JP2011167231A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which permits a player to sufficiently enjoy the playability of the game machine by carrying out an announcement permitting the destination of a game to be easily understood in advance. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine having a display device 41 permitting a special symbol-varying display game variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information on the basis of winning of a game ball in a start pocket 36 or an ordinary varying winning device 37, a performance control device 300 sets information showing the variation pattern of a special symbol-varying display game scheduled to be carried out according to a start storage related to the start storage display, on the basis of the result of a decision about an anticipation process by a game control device 100 as the display mode of the start storage display of a display device 41. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the stop result mode of the variable display game is predetermined in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of giving a game value to a player when a result mode is achieved.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Is displayed in a variable manner, and when a plurality of pieces of identification information that have been stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time are in a special result mode determined in advance, a special payout of a lot of prize balls to the player There is a game state (a big hit state) and the player earns many profits.

In this type of pachinko machine, a big hit random number is extracted to determine whether or not a special gaming state is generated at the timing when the game ball wins at the starting port, and whether or not the big hit random number is a win value. Based on this, the result mode of the variable display game is determined.
When a game ball is newly won at the starting port during the execution of the variable display game or the special gaming state, one start memory display (holding lamp) of the start memory display is displayed (lighted). Thus, the number of start memories for which the start of the variable display game is suspended is notified to the player.

  In addition, recently, the jackpot random number value extracted at the timing when the game ball wins at the start opening is determined, and the color and shape of the start memory display are changed based on the determination result, and a special gaming state is generated. There has been proposed one in which the degree of expectation is reported (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-65984 A

However, in the gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since only the expected degree of occurrence of the special gaming state is notified, the start with high expectation is performed in a state where a plurality of start memory displays are made. When the memory is generated, the player reduces the feeling of expectation for the starting memory that has been displayed so far, and further disregards the effect contents of the variable display game. In other words, the game is treated like a digest game (game) until a highly variable start display game for the start memory is executed, and it is difficult to enjoy the progress of the game.
In addition, it is difficult for a player who is unfamiliar with the game (beginners) to simply imagine how the game progresses simply by changing the color and shape of the start memory display, and the pachinko machine provided It has been difficult to fully enjoy the game world.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to easily know in advance where the progress of the game is, so that the player can fully enjoy the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start winning storage means capable of storing a start memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area; up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means on the display unit of the variable display device;
Game result preliminary determination means for determining game result information stored in the start winning storage means in correspondence with the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Based on the determination result by the game result prior determination means, the prior notice information means for performing a notice for the game result information stored corresponding to the start memory,
The game result prior determination means includes
Based on game result information stored corresponding to the start memory of the start winning storage means, and having a variation pattern prior determination means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game corresponding to the start memory,
The prior notice means is
Based on the determination result by the variation pattern prior determination means, it has a start memory notification mode setting means for setting the display mode of the start memory display to be displayed by the start memory display control means,
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
As a display mode of the start memory display, information indicating a change pattern of a change display game scheduled to be executed based on the start memory is set.

  Here, the “special result mode” refers to a game result called a so-called jackpot combination. The “hit” includes a predetermined number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened, and the opening of the big winning opening in each round may be either a long time opening or a short time opening. The “game result information” refers to, for example, information on whether or not the variation display game is successful and variation pattern information executed in the variation display game.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the start memory notification mode setting means sets the information indicating the variation pattern of the variation display game scheduled to be executed based on the start memory as the display mode of the start memory display. As a result, it is possible to perform a novel start-up memory display that has not been available in the past, and it is possible to provide a notification that allows the user to easily grasp in advance what kind of variation pattern is the progress destination of the game. In addition, even a player unfamiliar with a game can grasp the flow of the subsequent game by looking at the start memory display so that the gameability of the game machine can be fully enjoyed. Become.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Fluctuation display control means for effect display control of a variation display game executed in the variation display device,
The display unit of the variable display device includes:
A hold memory display unit for displaying a start memory display that is pending execution of the variable display game by the start memory display control means;
A changing memory display unit for displaying a starting memory display for executing a variable display game by the starting memory display control means;
A main display unit that displays an effect mode in which the effect display control is performed by the variable display control unit;
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
The display mode of the start memory display displayed on the changing memory display unit is a display mode related to the effect mode of the variable display game being executed on the main display unit.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display mode of the start memory display displayed on the changing memory display unit by the start memory notification mode setting means is changed to the effect mode of the variable display game being executed on the main display unit. Therefore, even if the player is unfamiliar with the game, the flow of the changing display game during the change is more suitable by looking at the main display unit and the changing storage display unit. This makes it possible to fully understand the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The variation display control means includes
Each time the variable display game is executed based on the start memory stored in the start winning storage means, a game progress display indicating the progress of the game is displayed on the main display unit,
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
Corresponding to the game progress display displayed on the main display unit, an outline grasp display that enables the player to grasp an outline of the game progress is displayed on the changing storage display unit and the hold storage display unit. Features.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, each time the variable display game is executed, a game progress display indicating the progress of the game is displayed on the main display portion, and the game progress display displayed on the main display portion is supported. Thus, an outline grasp display that allows the player to grasp the outline of the game progress can be displayed on the changing memory display section and the hold storage display section, so that even the player who is unfamiliar with the game can display the main display. , The changing memory display unit, and the on-hold storage display unit, it is possible to more appropriately grasp the flow of subsequent games, and to fully enjoy the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine. .

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
In the variable display game,
A first variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of first identification information based on winning of a game ball in a first start winning opening;
A second variation display game that variably displays a plurality of second identification information that is executed in preference to the first variation display game based on the winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening,
The start winning storage means can store a first start memory as a right to execute the first variable display game and a second start memory as a right to execute the second variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number, respectively. And
The fluctuating memory display unit
A normal storage display area for displaying a first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory;
A special memory display area for displaying a second start memory display corresponding to the second start memory;
It is displayed to be located in either of
The start memory display control means includes
When the second start-up memory occurs, the reserved storage display unit based on the first start-up memory displayed in the normal storage display area before the occurrence of the second start-up memory is moved and displayed in the special memory display area, And the outline grasp display displayed on the said hold memory display part is connected with the outline grasp display displayed on the hold memory display part based on said 2nd starting memory, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the second start memory is generated by the start memory display control means, the first start memory displayed in the normal memory display area before the second start memory is generated. The hold storage display unit based on the display is moved and displayed in the special storage display area, and the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit is connected to the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit based on the second start-up memory. Therefore, even if the variable display game based on the second start memory is executed in preference to the variable display game based on the first start memory, an appropriate general grasp display is performed according to the flow of the game. Will be able to.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The variation pattern is
It is composed of a definite variation pattern in which a variation pattern is fixed when determined in advance by the variation pattern pre-determining means, and an undefined variation pattern in which the variation pattern is not fixed when determined in advance.
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the undecided variation pattern based on the start memory number stored in the start winning memory device at the start of execution of the variation display game by the undefined variation pattern;
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
For a startup storage display in which the variation pattern determined in advance by the variation pattern prior determination unit is the undefined variation pattern, a display corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns that may be determined by the variation pattern determination unit A mode is set.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, for the start memory display in which the variation pattern determined in advance by the variation pattern prior determination unit is an undefined variation pattern by the start memory notification mode setting unit, the variation pattern determination is performed. A display mode corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns having the possibility of being determined by the means can be set.
Therefore, the player can grasp the general flow of the subsequent game, and appropriately prevent a contradiction such as the occurrence of a variation pattern different from the previously announced variation pattern so as not to make the player dissatisfied. can do.

  According to the present invention, the start memory notification mode setting means sets information indicating a variation pattern of a variation display game scheduled to be executed based on the start memory as a display mode of the start memory display. In addition, it is possible to provide a new start-up memory display and a notification that allows the user to easily grasp in advance what kind of variation pattern is the progress destination of the game. In addition, even a player unfamiliar with a game can grasp the flow of the subsequent game by looking at the start memory display so that the gameability of the game machine can be fully enjoyed. Become.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the gaming machine of Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of displaying the result of the prefetch process (special figure hold information determination process) on a display apparatus. It is the elements on larger scale of the start memory display in the example of a display of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect display of reach production. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of Embodiment 1. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of command transmission processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 10. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of effect control command transmission processing executed during the command transmission processing of FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the effect control command output process performed during the effect control command transmission process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command data output process performed during the production control command output process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure information setting process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation | variation pattern setting process performed during the special figure pending | holding information determination process of FIG. (A) The table for demonstrating the start opening winning effect command of Embodiment 1, (b) The table for demonstrating the starting opening winning effect design command of Embodiment 1. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific procedure of main processing executed by the effect control device of the first embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific procedure of interrupt processing executed by the effect control device of Embodiment 1. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a storage display change process executed during the main process of FIG. 23. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of start memory display editing processing executed during the main processing of FIG. 23. (A) A table for explaining the correspondence relationship between the instruction contents of the start opening prize effect command and the effect character data in Embodiment 1, and (b) Correspondence between the start opening prize effect symbol command and the character display data in Embodiment 1. It is a table for demonstrating a relationship. It is a time chart which shows an example of the control timing in the memory | storage display change process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific procedure of the memory | storage display change process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific procedure of the memory | storage display change process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific procedure of the memory | storage display change process of FIG. (A) The table for the latter half variation pattern determination in the gaming machine of Embodiment 2, (b) is a table showing the relationship between the reach pattern and the contents of the effect. It is a table for demonstrating the start opening winning effect command of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a table for demonstrating the correspondence of the instruction content of the start opening prize effect command of Embodiment 2, and effect character data. It is a table for demonstrating the correspondence of the instruction content of the start opening prize effect command of modification 1, and effect character data.

<Embodiment 1>
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.
Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.
Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. 2nd special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 indicator) 52 for fluctuation display games, a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for general figure fluctuation display games, and each fluctuation similarly constituted by LED lamps Storage display units (holding display units) 54 to 56 for informing the display memory start memory number are provided.
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit (third game state display unit) that displays an error in which the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on ) 58, a round display section (round number display) 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Displayed in the same manner as 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the third gaming state indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low, and the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In case of, turn on the lamp.

  The round display unit (round number display unit) 59, for example, turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state, and when a big hit occurs, the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) Turn on the. The round display unit (round number display) 59 may be a 7-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is given by the payout control device 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the general start prize is displayed on the memory display section (general figure hold display) 56 for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
Also, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination (normal random number value) for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and this random number value for hit determination is stored. When it matches with the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. The normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in a winning state and enters a winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display units 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 receives the special prize based on the winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port) 36 or the ordinary variable winning device (second starting winning port) 37 as the start winning area, or the start memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the display 51 or 52.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest. Accordingly, the display device 41 forms a variable display device that can execute a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. When the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, etc. are set as reach effects with different possibilities of different special outcomes (differences in expectations). Yes.

  The degree of expectation increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display without a game), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held in the second input port 122 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) system, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, a start opening prize effect command, a start opening transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 via the command I / F 331 A winning effect design command or the like is received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the moving device) provided on the front frame 12 A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, the DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the usual figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 to a predetermined value. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above.
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  Note that the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated. Is possible.

  Next, prefetching executed as a result of a prefetching process (special figure holding information judgment process) for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure change display game triggered by the start memory An example of the display contents of the effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the special figure variation display game executed by the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, on the display screen of the display device 41, on the journey of demon elimination with the same gaze as the main character “Momotaro”. The effect display that comes out is performed. Specifically, in the center of the display screen, the state corresponding to the special figure variation display game whose identification symbol is currently changing is displayed, and the progress direction of “Momotaro” is indicated by the arrow (game progress display) in the center of the display screen. As shown. In addition, doors are displayed on the front, left, and right sides of “Momotaro” in the direction of travel. When the special map change display game is changing, “Momotaro” opens one of the doors and opens the next scene. It is possible to proceed to (the special figure variation display game to be executed next).

In addition, on the right side of the display screen of the display device 41, five frames F1 to F5 obtained by reducing the display screen of the display device 41 are vertically displayed (see FIGS. 5 and 6).
Of the frames F1 to F5, the frame F1 (changed memory display unit) displayed at the bottom shows the current position of “Momotaro” during the special figure change display game in which the identification symbol is changing. It has become. Specifically, the face image of “Momotaro” displayed in the frame F1 corresponds to “Momotaro” displayed at the center of the display screen (rear head display) which is the main display section of the display device 41. “Momotaro” indicates a state in which the vehicle can go straight, turn left or turn right. Thereby, the production | presentation control apparatus 300 will make the display mode of the start memory display displayed on the flame | frame F1 into the display mode relevant to the production mode of the special figure fluctuation display game currently performed in the main display part. Further, the frame F1 is displayed as a thick frame, and an arrow pointing to the frame F1 is blinked on the left side of the frame F1. Thus, by emphasizing and displaying the frame F1, the beginner player can easily grasp the current position of “Momotaro”.

  Each of the frames F2 to F5 (holding storage display unit) displays the start memory in the special figure 1 variable display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the frame F2 is the special figure 1 variable display game. Start memory display 1 (first special figure hold 1), frame F3 is start memory display 2 (first special figure hold 2), and frame F4 is start memory display 3 (first special figure hold 1). The figure hold 3), and the frame F5 represents the start memory display 4 (first special figure hold 4). Then, when the special-fluctuation display game that is currently changing ends, the display of the frame F1 disappears. If there is no start memory corresponding to the special-figure 2 variable display game at this time, “Momotaro” displayed in the frame F1 until then. The face image is moved and displayed in the frame F2, the frame F2 is displayed as a thick frame, and an arrow indicating the frame F2 is flashed on the left side of the frame F2. At this time, the frame F2 moves to the lowermost stage where the frame F1 has been displayed, and the frames F3 to F5 move downward one by one.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, each of the frames F2 to F5 is displayed in the normal hold display area in the vertical column at the right end of the display screen of the display device 41, and a prefetch effect is performed by the display contents in each of the frames F2 to F5. It is like that.
Specifically, a road image indicating a path through which “Momotaro” can travel is displayed in each of the frames F2 to F5, and the frames F1 to F1 displayed side by side in the normal hold display area are displayed. By connecting and displaying F5, the player can predict the course of “Momotaro”. In addition, in each of the frames F2 to F5, it is possible to display a character image notifying that a reach effect is performed by being superimposed on the road image of each frame. Here, the effect control device 300 displays the outline grasp display that enables the player to grasp the outline of the game progress in correspondence with the arrow (game progress display) displayed on the main display unit. It will be displayed in F5.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a face image of “Grandfather” is displayed in the frame F2, and when the special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation is finished and a game corresponding to the start memory display 1 is started. When “Momotaro” passes through the place where “Grandfather” is located, it is notified in advance (before the game corresponding to the start memory display 1 is started) that “Grandpa reach” (see FIG. 7A) occurs. (Pre-reading production). Similarly, the face image of “Granny” is displayed in the frame F3, the image of “Momo” is displayed in the frame F4, and the face image of “demon” is displayed in the frame F5. When “Momotaro” passes through the place where “Granny” is located when the previous special figure change display game is finished and the game corresponding to the start memory display is started, “Granny reach” (FIG. 7B) If “Momotaro” passes through a place with “Momo”, “Normal reach” occurs, and “Momotaro” passes through a place where “Oni” is present, (See FIG. 7C) is notified in advance (pre-reading effect).

  When the start memory in the special figure 2 variable display game is generated, the start memory is stored in a special hold display area (see FIGS. 29 to 31) in a row arranged on the left side of the normal hold display area. Will be displayed. In addition, when the start memory display in the special figure 2 variable display game is made in the special hold display area, the start memory display in the special figure 2 variable display game and the center of the screen corresponding to the special map variable display game being changed The display area of the effect display at the center of the screen is reduced and displayed so that the effect display on the screen does not overlap.

Next, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 8 and 9) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 10).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 8, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs ( Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Further, a serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 9, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the on-information is saved in the high-probability notification flag region in step S17, and then the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (turning on) the notification LED is set in the area (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process of transmitting a power failure recovery command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, in step S25, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit) The design random number 2) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (per random number) for determining the hit of a normal figure, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S26). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, initial value random number update processing (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for outputting off data to all output ports (step S30) are performed. Do. After that, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31) and a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32) are performed, and then the calculated checksum is saved. (Step S33), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (Step S34) is performed, and then the power to the gaming machine is turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.
When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And a magnetic error monitoring process (step S51) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, details of the command transmission process (step S44) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S410) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S420).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S410) in the command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. The read counter value is compared to check whether a command is set (step S411). Specifically, if the value of the write counter and the value of the read counter are the same, it is determined that there is no setting command. If the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, an unsent command Is set (step S412).

  If it is determined in step S412 that there is no setting command (step S412; No), the effect control command transmission process is skipped, and a command is set in step S412 (step S412; Yes). If it is determined, the read counter is updated (+1) in the next step S413. Then, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S414). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S415). Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S416). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S417). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an effect control command output process (step S418).

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S418) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S181), and the command data output process (step S182) is executed. . Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S183), and a strobe signal OFF time indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S184), and then command data output processing (step S185) is executed.

[Command data output processing]
Next, details of the command data output process (steps S182 and S185) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the command data output process, first, in order not to lose the state immediately before the port, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output is loaded. (Step S821). Then, the production control command is output to the output port 132 (step S822), and the strobe signal in the off state (for example, low level indicating data reading invalidity) is held in the output port 131 with the signal excluding the strobe signal held in the previous state. Is added and output (step S823). Then, in the next step S824, it is determined whether or not the time for turning off the strobe signal (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S824; No), the process returns to step S822 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S824 that the off time has expired (step S824; Yes), the process proceeds to step S825, and the time for the strobe signal to be in an on state (for example, a high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Then, an effect control command is output (step S826), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S827).

  Then, in the next step S828, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S828; No), the process returns to step S826 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S828 that the on-time has expired (step S828; Yes), the process proceeds to step S829, an off-state strobe signal is output, and the command data output process is terminated. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S826 is to prevent the effect control command being output from being output after the recovery from the power failure when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S826 to S828. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S824 and step S828.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.

In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.
The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If YES, the process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed, and the special figure game process number is used using the table. The process (step A6) which acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to is performed.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  If it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1) is prepared (step A111), and further, the holding by the start port 1 is held. After preparing a table for setting the information (step A112), a special figure starting port switch common process (step A113) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A113 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A120.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A114) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (Step A115; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A118, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (step A115; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A116), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A117).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A117 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A117; No), a table for setting a start opening prize effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared (step A118). ).

Thereafter, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A119), the special start port switch common process (step A120) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A117 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A117; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A113 and A120) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A211), processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A212) is performed.
Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A213). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A214), and prepare a decoration special symbol hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol hold (step) A215), command setting processing (step A216) is performed.

The jackpot random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area, and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the register (step A218). . Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded ( (Variable pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted) and the loaded value Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A221).
Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) is capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories that are the right to execute the special figure display game based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37. Make a storage means.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A222). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 18, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed.
Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234) ; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

And after performing the process (step A236) which sets a loss information table, if it determines with the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 not being a big hit (step A237; No), a process will transfer to step A245.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A235 is a jackpot (step A237; Yes), the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A238).

Next, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A239), and it is not the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A240; No), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A238, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241).
Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A242), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A243) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A244) is performed.
If it is determined in step A240 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A240; Yes), the process proceeds to step A242, and the big hit symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A238 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

Next, a process of acquiring stop symbol pattern information from the information table set in step A236 or A244 (step A245) is performed, and the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A246). .
Subsequently, a process for acquiring a start opening prize effect symbol command from the information table set in step A236 or A244 (step A247) is performed, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM ( Step A248).

  Next, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A249), the special information set for the start port to be monitored Special figure information setting processing (step A250) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A251) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A251) is performed. Step A252) is performed.

  Then, a start opening winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern is prepared (step A253), and a command setting process (step A254) is performed. Here, the start opening prize production command is a command for instructing the production control device 300 of the type of reach production (including no reach) performed in the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), “start opening prize command command 1” indicating no reach, “start opening prize command command 2” indicating normal reach (N reach), and “start opening prize command command indicating grandmother reach”. 3 ”,“ start opening prize command 4 ”for instructing grandmother reach,“ start opening prize command 5 ”for instructing Momotaro vs. Oni reach, and the like.

  Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A255), a command setting process (step A256) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Here, the start opening prize winning design command is a command for instructing the effect control device 300 about the result of the special figure variation display game (whether it is a big hit (15R big hit, 2R big hit), probability variation / non-accuracy variation, etc.). Yes, specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B, the “start opening prize winning design command 1” for instructing that the result of the special figure variation display game is “out of” or the special figure fluctuation display game. For example, there is a “start opening prize winning design command 2” instructing that the result is “15R normal jackpot (15R normal symbol A) / no promotion effect”. The “promotion effect” refers to, for example, an effect of changing again in a state where all three symbols at the time of the big hit are aligned and stopping at the original normal big hit symbol or the probable big hit symbol.

As described above, the start opening winning effect command is prepared in step A253 of the special figure hold information determination process, and the starting opening winning effect design command is prepared in step A255, so that the result related information corresponding to the start memory is stored. The determination result (prefetch result) can be notified to the production control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and the game is played before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. It is possible to notify the person of the result related information (which reach effect is performed, etc.).
Here, the game control device 100 executes the special figure hold information determination process, and thereby the game result information stored in the game control device 100 corresponding to the start memory is stored in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. A game result pre-determination means is determined before execution. Specifically, the game control device 100 determines the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory based on the game result information stored corresponding to the start memory.

[Special figure information setting process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure information setting process, first, a flag (fluctuation symbol determination flag) indicating a special figure (for example, the first special figure) to be set out of the first special figure and the second special figure. ) Is saved in the work symbol discrimination flag (step A421). Next, of the first special figure and the second special figure, the number of holdings of the target special figure is loaded as a holding number pointer (step A422). Next, after performing the process of setting the basic value 0 as the fluctuation distribution pointer (step A423), the process of setting the value of the probability that the hit result is the low probability state in the special figure variable display game as the game mode pointer ( Step A424) is performed.

Next, a process of determining whether or not the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (step A425) is performed.
If it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is currently supported (step A425; Yes), after loading the variation pattern distribution information as the variation distribution pointer (step A426), the basic value 0 is set as the hold number pointer. Processing (step A427) is performed, and subsequently processing (step A428) for setting the value of the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 as the game mode pointer to the time-short operation state is performed.

Next, a process of determining whether or not the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state (probability variation state) (step A429) is performed.
If it is determined in step A429 that the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is in a high probability state (step A429; Yes), the special figure fluctuation display game is selected in a high probability state. A process of setting a value as a game mode pointer (step A430) is performed.
Here, a plurality of game modes are set in the game mode, and when the probability for determining the hit in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state, the game mode has a high probability mode A and a high probability mode B. In the high probability mode A and the high probability mode B, the probability of hit determination in the special figure fluctuation display game is common, but the fluctuation pattern (effect pattern) of the special figure fluctuation display game in each mode is different. Are set differently.

Then, in step A430, a game mode pointer corresponding to the high probability mode A is set, and a process (step A431) for checking the variation pattern distribution information to determine whether or not the game mode pointer needs to be corrected is performed. That is, it is checked whether the current game mode is the high probability mode A or the high probability mode B.
Subsequently, when it is determined that correction is necessary (step A432; Yes) based on the check process in step A431, a process for correcting the game mode pointer (step A433) is performed. That is, if it is determined by the check process in step 431 that the current game mode is the high probability mode B, the game mode pointer corresponding to the high probability mode B is set (corrected).

Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the number of reservations of the special figure to be set (for example, the first special figure) is less than 2 among the first special figure and the second special figure (step A434).
In step A429, it is determined that the probability of the winning result in the special figure variation display game is not in a high probability state (step A429; No), or in step A432, the game mode pointer is set. Even when it is determined that correction is not necessary (step A432; No), the process proceeds to step A434, and the subsequent processes are performed.
If it is determined that the hold number is not less than 2 (step A435; No), a process of setting 1 as the hold number pointer (step A436) is performed.

Next, a process of adding the number-of-holds pointer as a hold / game mode pointer and the game mode pointer (step A437) is performed, and the hold / game mode pointer is saved in the first half variation information 1 area targeted for RWM ( Step A438).
If it is determined in step A425 that the normally variable winning device 37 is not supported (step A425; Yes), or if it is determined in step A435 that the number of holds is less than two ( Step A435; Yes), the process proceeds to step A437, and the subsequent processing is performed.

Subsequently, after the variable distribution pointer is saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area to be the target of RWM (step A439), the stop symbol pattern information is loaded from the work symbol information area (step A440), and the stop symbol pattern is related. A process (step A441) for setting variation selection group information corresponding to the information is performed.
Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag saved in the work symbol discrimination flag is checked (step A442), and the first special diagram (special diagram 1) is shown out of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. If it is determined that the flag has not been saved, that is, the flag indicating the second special figure has been saved (step A443; No), a process of correcting the variation selection group information (step A444) is performed.

Here, since the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441 corresponds to the first special diagram variation display game, the second special diagram (special feature) is checked by the check process in step A442. When it is determined that the flag indicating FIG. 2) is saved, the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information is set to the one corresponding to the second special diagram variation display game.
That is, the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441 is corrected to the one corresponding to the second special diagram variation display game.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag indicating the first special figure is saved (step A443; Yes), the process proceeds to step A445 without performing the process of step A444.
That is, the subsequent processing is executed based on the variation selection group information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information set in step A441.

Subsequently, after the pending number pointer is saved in the variable selection group information 1 area (step A445), the variable selection group information is saved in the fluctuation selection group information 2 area (step A446).
Next, the process of setting the address of the variation selection table corresponding to the stopped symbol pattern information is performed (step A447), and the address is saved in the variation table save area that is the target of the RWM (step A448).
Subsequently, a process of calculating special figure information from the fluctuation selection group information and the fluctuation distribution pointer (step A449) is performed, and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A251) in the above-described special figure hold information determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the latter-half variation pattern setting process, first, the special figure information set in the special figure information setting process (for example, the first special figure) among the first special figure and the second special figure. The process of calculating the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to (Step A451) is performed.

  Next, the stop symbol pattern information is loaded from the work symbol information area (step A452), and it is checked whether or not the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A453), if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern information is a deviating symbol pattern (step A454; Yes), after loading the hold number pointer from the setting target variation selection group information 1 (step A455), the hold number Processing for calculating the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to the pointer (step A456) is performed.

Subsequently, after preparing the variation pattern random number 1 composed of 2 bytes (a plurality of bytes) from the target area as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern group of the special figure variation display game (step) A457), the variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A456 is prepared (step A458), and the 2-byte allocation process (step A459) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed.
In step A454, if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern is not an out symbol pattern (step A454; No), the process proceeds to step A457, and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared. Later (step A457), a variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A451 is prepared (step A458), and a 2-byte distribution process (step A459) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed.

Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained by performing the 2-byte distribution process (step A460), as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game Then, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A461), and a distribution process (step A462) relating to the identification of the latter half fluctuation number is performed.
Then, a process for obtaining the latter half variation number obtained by performing the sorting process (step A463) is performed, and the latter half variation number is saved in the latter half variation number area targeted for RWM (step A464). The variation pattern setting process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern setting process (step A252) in the above-described special figure hold information determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the variation selection group information 2 is loaded (step A471), and the first half variation selection address table (1st) corresponding to the variation selection group information 2 is set. (Step A472) is performed.

  Next, the second half variation number is loaded from the target second half variation number area (step A473), and an address corresponding to the second half variation number in the first half variation selection address table (1st) is calculated (step A474). Subsequently, after performing the process of obtaining the address of the first half variation selection address table (2nd) from the calculated address (step A475), the target first half variation information 1 is loaded as a table pointer (step A476).

Next, it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number is 1 (step A477), and if the latter half variation number is not 1 (step A478; No), the target first half variation information 2 is loaded as a table pointer. (Step A479).
Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the first half variation selection address table (2nd) corresponding to the table pointer (step A480) is performed.
If it is determined in step A478 that the latter half change number is 1 (step A478; Yes), the process proceeds to step A480, and the subsequent processes are performed.

Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the first half variation selection table from the address calculated in step A480 (step A481), the variation is used as a determination random number for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. The pattern random number 3 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A482), and a distribution process (step A483) for specifying the first-half variation number is performed.
And the process (step A484) which acquires the first-half fluctuation number obtained as a result of distribution processing is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process is complete | finished.

Next, control executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the production control device 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 23 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the main process, the entire program is controlled.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. The process at the start of the program is an initialization process when power is turned on (step B1) and a process for starting a timer (step B2). Thereafter, the production control device 300 performs main loop processing steps B3 to B11.

  In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step B3) is performed. In this main command analysis process (step B3), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining the command is performed. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (for example, negative logic data) and a second command (for example, positive logic data obtained by bit-inverting the first command). ing. Then, when the received first command and the second command do not contradict each other (for example, when one inverted bit matches the other), it is determined that the command has been correctly received.

  Next, a memory display change process (step B4) for changing the start memory display in the display device 41 is performed. This memory display change process is a process executed in a state where there is already a start memory related to the special figure 1 variable display game, and the start memory display when the start memory related to the special figure 2 variable display game newly occurs. Processing to change the display area is performed. The details of the storage display change process will be described later.

Thereafter, a start memory display editing process (step B5) is performed for effect display relating to the prefetch result by the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 18) by the game control device 100. The details of the start memory display editing process will be described later.
Here, the production control device 300 executes the start memory display editing process, and thereby relates to the game result information stored corresponding to the start memory based on the determination result by the special figure hold information determination process of the game control device 100. Pre-notification means for making a notice is provided.

Next, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the variation time, variation pattern, etc., of the decorative special figure variable display game executed on the display device 41 in parallel with the special figure variable display game in the variable display units 51, 52 of the collective display device 50 Game control process (step B6) related to the control of the display, a display control process (step B7) for driving a state display lamp or the like provided in the center case 40 in relation to the effect display and start memory display on the display device 41, and the display. Sound control processing (step B8) which is processing related to audio output (driving processing of the speakers 19a and 19b), and decoration control processing (step B9) which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame 12. Do. Further, details such as an error monitoring process (step B10) for monitoring an error occurrence such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15 and a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decorative special figure variation display game are determined. A random number update process (step B11) for updating the random number is performed, and the process returns to the main command analysis process (step B3).
Here, the effect control device 300 executes the display control process of step B7, thereby causing the start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the game control device 100 to be displayed on the display unit of the display device 41. Control means and change display control means for effect display control of a special figure change display game executed in the display device 41 are provided.

  On the other hand, in the interrupt process in the effect control device 300, as shown in FIG. 24, first, a timer update process (step B21) for updating a soft timer managed by a program is performed, and a signal input to the effect control device 300 is processed. Input processing (step B22), and output processing (step B23) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 300. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step B24) for receiving a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[Memory display change processing]
Next, details of the memory display change process (step B4) in the main process (see FIG. 23) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25, in the memory display change process, it is first determined whether or not there is a special hold display flag that is set when there is a start memory related to the special figure 2 variable display game (step B101).

  If it is determined that there is no special hold display flag (step B101; No), it is determined whether a special figure 2 decoration hold number command transmitted from the game control device 100 is received (step B102). If it is determined that the two-decoration hold number command has not been received (step B102; No), a process of setting the normal hold display area as the start-up storage display area (step B103) is performed, and the storage display change process is terminated. As a result, the normal hold display area is set as the default area as the start memory display area. For example, when a special figure 1 decoration hold number command is received, the special figure 1 start memory display corresponding to the command is received. Is normally displayed in the hold display area.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B102 that the special figure 2 decoration hold number command has been received (step B102; Yes), the start memory (second special figure hold 1) that triggered the reception of the special figure 2 decoration hold number command is received. The special hold display area is set as the display area (step B104), and the frame F6 related to the second special figure hold 1 is displayed in the special hold display area as shown in FIG. Subsequently, the frame F2 related to the special figure 1 start memory display 1 which is the first digestion order among the start memories related to the special figure 1 variable display game already displayed in the normal hold display area is moved to the special hold display area. The process (step B105) to perform is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the frame F2 related to the first special figure hold 1 on the frame F6 related to the second special figure hold 1 displayed in the special hold display area in step B104. Is displayed (Special Figure 1 Start Memory Display 1).

Thereafter, a process of setting a special hold display flag (step B106) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a special figure 2 decoration hold number command is newly received (step B107).
If it is determined that a special figure 2 decoration hold number command has not been newly received (step B107; No), it is checked whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step B108). And if it determines with there being special figure 2 starting memory (step B109; Yes), a memory | storage display change process will be complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no special figure 2 start memory (step B109; No), a process of moving the special figure 1 start memory display 1 to the normal hold display area (step B110) is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, when the special figure 2 variable display game related to the second special figure hold 1 that is changing is completed, the frame related to the first special figure hold 1 as shown in FIG. F2 (Special Figure 1 Start Memory Display 1) is moved to the normal hold display area. Thereafter, a process of clearing the special hold display flag (step B111) is performed, and the storage display change process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B107 that a special figure 2 decoration hold number command has been newly received (step B107; Yes), the display area of the start memory that triggered the reception of the special figure 2 decoration hold number command is special. A process of setting the hold display area (step B112) is performed, and a new second is displayed between the special figure 2 start memory display being displayed (during fluctuation or special figure 2 start memory display n) and the special figure 1 start memory display 1. A process of displaying special figure hold (step B113) is performed. Specifically, for example, when a new second special figure hold is displayed and there is an undigested special figure 2 start-up memory, as shown in FIG. 29, the second special figure hold 1 is displayed (frame). A new second special figure hold (second special figure hold 2) is displayed (not shown) on F6). At this time, the road image of the display of the new second special figure hold (second special figure hold 2) and the display of the first special figure hold 1 (frame F2) to be located to the right of the display are displayed. When the road image does not correspond to the road image, the background image is replaced so that the road image of the frame F2 corresponds to the road image displayed in the second special figure hold 2 (the road is connected). On the other hand, when a new second special figure hold is displayed, if there is no undigested special figure 2 start memory, a frame indicating that the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed as shown in FIG. A new second special figure hold (second special figure hold 2) is displayed (not shown) on F6, and the first special figure hold 1 (frame F2) that was scheduled to be executed next is displayed in the new second 2 Move it over the special figure hold display and display it.

  If it is determined in step B101 that there is a special hold display flag (step B101; Yes), the process proceeds to step B107, the subsequent processing is performed, and the storage display change process is terminated.

[Starting memory display edit processing]
Next, details of the start memory display editing process (step B5) in the main process (see FIG. 23) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the start-up memory display editing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a command reception waiting flag 1 that is set when a decorative special figure pending number command (not including an overflow command) is received (step) B121).

If it is determined that there is no command reception waiting flag 1 (step B121; No), it is determined whether or not a decorative special figure hold number command has been received (step B122). If a special decoration figure hold number command is received (step B122; Yes), it is checked whether the received special figure reservation number command is an overflow command (step B123), and if it is not an overflow command (step B124; No). Then, a process of setting the command reception waiting flag 1 (step B125) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B126.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B121 that the command reception waiting flag 1 is present (step B121; Yes), steps B122 to B125 are skipped and the process proceeds to step B126.

In step B126, it is determined whether or not there is a command reception waiting flag 2 that is set when a start opening winning effect command is received (step B126).
If it is determined that the command reception waiting flag 2 is not present (step B126; No), it is determined whether or not a start opening winning effect command has been received (step B127). And when a start opening prize production command is received (step B127; Yes), processing (Step B128) which acquires production character data corresponding to the received starting opening prize production command is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 27 (a), for example, when the “start opening prize presentation command 3” instructing the grandfather reach is received, the “no character” that does not display the presentation character is displayed. Production character data “00H” or production character data “02H” for displaying “Grandpa” as the production character is acquired. Note that which of the production character data “00H” or “02H” is to be acquired is determined by a predetermined random number lottery.

Next, a process of clearing the command reception wait flag 1 (step B129) is performed, a process of setting the command reception wait flag 2 (step B130) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B131.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B126 that there is a command reception waiting flag 2 (step B126; Yes), steps B127 to B130 are skipped and the process proceeds to step B131.

In step B131, it is determined whether or not a start opening prize winning design command has been received.
Here, when the start opening winning effect design command is received (step B131; Yes), a process of obtaining character display data corresponding to the received starting opening winning effect design command (step B132) is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), for example, when “start opening prize design command 2” is received, the character display data “00H” for setting the facial color of the production character to “normal”, the production Either character display data “01H” for setting the face color of the character to “white” or character display data “02H” for setting the face color of the effect character to “blue” is acquired. Note that whether the character display data “00H”, “01H” or “02H” is to be acquired is determined by a predetermined random number lottery. Also, setting the face color of the production character to “normal” means, for example, that the production character is “Grandpa” or “Granny”, the face color of “Grandpa” or “Granny” is set to “Skin color”, If the production character is “Momo”, the color of “Momo” itself is set to “Pink”, and if the production character is “Oni”, the hair color of “Oni” is set to “Black”.

Next, processing (step B133) for setting the effect character display is performed based on the effect character data acquired in step B128 and the character display data acquired in step B132. Specifically, for example, in the case where the effect character data “02H” for displaying “Grandfather” and the character display data “00H” for setting the face color of the effect character to “normal” are acquired, , “Grandfather” whose face color is “skin color” is set to be displayed in the frame of the start memory display.
Here, the effect control device 300 is executed based on the start memory as a display mode of the start memory display to be displayed by the effect control device 300 based on the determination result by the special figure hold information determination process of the game control device 100. Information indicating the fluctuation pattern of the planned special figure fluctuation display game is set.

And the process which clears the command reception waiting flag 2 is performed, and a start memory | storage display edit process is complete | finished.
Further, when the decoration special figure hold number command is not received in step B122 (step B122; No), when the command received in step B124 is an overflow command (step B124; Yes), the process starts in step B127. When the winning prize effect command has not been received (step B127; No), or when the starting winning prize effect symbol command has not been received at step B131 (step B131; No), the start memory display editing process is terminated. .

FIG. 28 shows an example of a time chart in the case where the storage display change process (see FIG. 25) as described above is executed.
In the example of the time chart, the special figure 1 variable display game is started at the timing t0, and at this time, the first special figure reservations 1 to 4 which are start memories of the special figure 1 variable display game are included (FIG. 5). Further, it is assumed that the second special figure hold 1 which is the start memory of the special figure 2 variable display game is generated during the fluctuation of the special figure 1 variable display game started at the timing t0.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is started at the timing t0, and a game ball prize (start prize) is newly given to the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 at an arbitrary timing when the symbol is fluctuating (step win). B102) and a special hold display area is set as a display area of the start memory (second special figure hold 1) based on the start winning (step B104), and the frame F6 related to the second special figure hold 1 as shown in FIG. Is displayed at the bottom of the special hold display area. At this time, the arrow indicating the traveling direction displayed in the frame F1 indicating the change is switched from the upward direction (the direction of the frame F2) to the left direction (the direction of the frame F6), and on the road displayed in the frame F6. Also, an arrow indicating the direction of travel is displayed. Thereafter, the change in the design of the special figure 1 indicator 51 stops at the timing t1, and the display of the main character “Momotaro” moves from the frame F1 to the frame F6 at the timing t2 (see FIG. 30). .

  Then, at the timing t3, the special figure 2 variable display game is started. At this time, the frame F6 is displayed with a thick frame indicating that the special figure variable display game is being executed (during the fluctuation), and below the normal hold display area. The frame F2 related to the first special figure hold 1 displayed in the second row from the left is moved leftward and displayed in the second row from the bottom of the special hold display area (step B105). Here, when the second start memory (second special figure holding 1) occurs, the effect control device 300 displays the first start memory (first memory) displayed in the normal memory display area before the second start memory is generated. The frame F2 based on 1 special figure hold 1) is moved and displayed in the special memory display area, and the general grasp display displayed on the frame F2 is displayed on the frame F6 based on the second start memory (second special figure hold 1). It will be linked to the displayed summary grasp display. During the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game, a road image of a straight road that curves to the right is displayed at the center of the screen of the display device 41 and an arrow indicating the direction of travel of “Momotaro” (game progress display) ) Is displayed, and when the production character “Momo” appears at the end of the straight road, normal reach occurs. Thereby, the production control device 300 displays an arrow (game progress display) indicating the progress of the game on the main display unit every time the special figure variation display game is executed based on the start-up memory stored in the game control device 100. Will be displayed. Thereafter, the change in the symbol of the special figure 2 display 52 is stopped at the timing t4, and the display of “Momotaro” is moved from the frame F6 to the frame F2 at the timing t5 immediately after that.

  Then, at the timing t6, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is started. At this time, there is no new game ball winning in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (step B107; No), and there is no special figure 2 start memory (step B109; No), the frame F2 related to the first special figure hold 1 (currently changing) as shown in FIG. 31 is moved from the special hold display area to the normal hold display area (step B110). At this time, the frame F2 is displayed with a thick frame indicating that the special figure change display game is being executed (changed), and when the display of the frame F6 disappears, the frame F2 moves to the bottom of the normal hold display area. Accordingly, the frame F3 according to the first special figure hold 2 (currently the first special figure hold 1), the frame F4 according to the first special figure hold 3 (the first special figure hold 2 at the present time), and the first special figure. The frame F5 related to the hold 4 (currently the first special figure hold 3) also moves downward one step at a time. When “Momotaro” encounters “Grandfather” during the fluctuation of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the display image of the display device 41 is switched, and the display image of “Grandfather Reach” as shown in FIG. 7A is displayed. The effect display related to the grandfather reach is performed. After that, at the timing t7, the change in the design of the special figure 1 indicator 51 stops, and at the timing t8 immediately after that, the display of “Momotaro” moves from the frame F2 to the frame F3.

  Then, the special figure 1 variable display game is started at timing t9. At this time, the special figure variable display game is being executed (fluctuating) in the frame F3 related to the first special figure hold 2 (currently changing). Displayed with a thick frame. When “Momotaro” meets “Granny” during the fluctuation of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the display image of the display device 41 is switched, and the display image of “Granny Reach” as shown in FIG. 7B is displayed. Then, an effect display related to the grandmother reach is performed. Thereafter, at the timing t10, the fluctuation of the symbol on the special figure 1 display 51 stops. Thereafter, the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first special figure hold 3 and the first special figure hold 4 is started, but the processing content is the same as that at the timing t8 to t10, and the description is omitted. To do.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the start memory display editing process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 300 is executed based on the start memory as the display mode of the start memory display. By setting information (effect character display) that indicates the fluctuation pattern of the planned special figure fluctuation display game, it is possible to perform a novel start memory display that has not been possible in the past and to easily change the fluctuation pattern that is the destination of the game in advance. Can be notified. In addition, even a player unfamiliar with a game can grasp the flow of the subsequent game by looking at the start memory display so that the gameability of the game machine can be fully enjoyed. Become.

  In addition, the presentation control device 300 may set the display mode of the start memory display displayed on the changing memory display unit to a display mode related to the rendering mode of the special figure variable display game being executed on the main display unit. Therefore, even if a player is unfamiliar with the game, it is possible to better understand the flow of the game of the changing special figure changing display game by looking at the main display part and the changing memory display part. Thus, it is possible to fully enjoy the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine.

  In addition, each time the special figure variation display game is executed, a game progress display indicating the progress of the game is displayed on the main display unit, and an outline of the game progress corresponding to the game progress display displayed on the main display unit. Can be displayed on the changing memory display unit and the on-hold storage display unit, so even if the player is unfamiliar with the game, the main display unit can display the changing memory display. By looking at the part and the hold storage display part, it is possible to more appropriately grasp the subsequent flow of the game, and it is possible to fully enjoy the gaming characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Further, when the second start memory is generated by the memory display change process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 300, the first start memory displayed in the normal memory display area before the second start memory is generated. The hold storage display unit based on the display is moved and displayed in the special storage display area, and the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit is connected to the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit based on the second start-up memory. Therefore, even when the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is executed in preference to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, an appropriate outline according to the flow of the game is provided. A grasp display can be performed.

<Embodiment 2>
The gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment determines the reach pattern (second half fluctuation pattern) in the special figure variation display game according to the variation pattern random number 1 extracted by the game control device 100 in the same manner as the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment. When the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of a predetermined value is extracted, the reach pattern is not determined only by the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, and the special figure fluctuation display game when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed is determined. The reach pattern is determined in consideration of the starting memory number. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of the predetermined value is extracted, it is impossible to make a definitive notification as to which reach pattern is generated at the stage of the pre-reading effect. No. 10 is provided with a start opening winning effect command capable of notifying a plurality of reach patterns that may occur during the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game at the stage of the prefetching effect.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, configurations other than the reach pattern (second half variation pattern) determination table and the start opening winning effect command table stored in the ROM 111B of the game control device 100 are the same as those of the first embodiment. This is substantially the same as the gaming machine 10 and will not be described in detail.

First, an example of a reach pattern (second half variation pattern) determination table stored in the ROM 111B of the game control apparatus 100 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the reach pattern (second half fluctuation pattern) determination table of the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is extracted in step A219 of the special figure start port switch common process (see FIG. 17). According to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, “no reach” fixed zone, fluctuation pattern unconfirmed zone A, “normal reach (N reach)” confirmed zone, fluctuation pattern unconfirmed zone B, “special 1 reach (SP1 reach)” confirmed zone The change pattern is not yet determined zone C or the “special 2 reach (SP2 reach)” determination zone.
Thereby, the variation pattern is determined when the variation pattern is determined in advance by the special figure holding information determination process of the game control device 100, and the variation pattern is not determined when determined in advance. It is composed of an undefined variation pattern.

  When assigned to the variation pattern unconfirmed zone A, either “no reach” or “normal reach (N reach)” depending on the number of start memories when the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is started Can be selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the value of the extracted variation pattern random number 1 is “63101”, the start memory number when the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is started is “ If “0” to “2”, “normal reach (N reach)” is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and “no reach” is executed when the start memory number is “3” or “4”. The Rukoto.

  When assigned to the variation pattern unconfirmed zone B, “normal reach (N reach)” or “special 1 reach (SP1 reach) depending on the start memory number when the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is started. ) "Can be selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), when the value of the extracted variation pattern random number 1 is “64901”, the start memory number when the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is started is “0”. ”To“ 2 ”or“ 3 ”,“ Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach) ”is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the starting memory number is“ 4 ”,“ Normal Reach (N Reach) ” Is executed.

When assigned to the variation pattern unconfirmed zone C, “special 1 reach (SP1 reach)” or “special 2 reach ( Any variation pattern of “SP2 reach)” can be selected. For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, when the value of the extracted variation pattern random number 1 is “65301”, the number of start memories when the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is started is “0”. ”To“ 2 ”,“ Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach) ”is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the starting memory number is“ 3 ”or“ 4 ”,“ Special 1 Reach (SP1) ” Reach) "is executed.
Thereby, the game control device 100 determines the variation pattern of the undecided variation pattern based on the start memory number stored in the game control device 100 at the start of execution of the special figure variation display game based on the undecided variation pattern. It serves as a variation pattern determination means.

  In addition, when it is assigned to the “no reach” determination zone, the reach effect is not executed in the special map fluctuation display game regardless of the start memory number when the special figure fluctuation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is started. It will be. Similarly, when distributed to the “N reach” fixed zone, normal reach, and when allocated to the “SP1 reach” fixed zone, SP1 reach is allocated to the “SP2 reach” fixed zone. SP2 reach will be executed.

  Here, “Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach)” means “Grandpa Reach (No Development)”, “Granny Reach (No Development)” and “Momotaro vs Oni Reach (No Development), as shown in FIG. 32 (b). ) ", And any one of the three reach is selected according to the extracted value of the variation pattern random number 1. “Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach)” is a general term for “Grande Reach (Development)”, “Granny Reach (Development)” and “Momotaro vs Oni Reach (Development)” as shown in FIG. 32 (b). Any one of the above three reach is selected according to the value of the extracted fluctuation pattern random number 1. Note that “development” refers to displaying a development effect (for example, a story effect) having a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect.

Next, an example of the start opening prize effect command table stored in the ROM 111B of the game control apparatus 100 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 33, in addition to the start opening winning effect commands 1 to 5 (FIG. 22A) in the first embodiment, the starting opening winning effect command table of the second embodiment is distributed to the variation pattern unconfirmed zone A. "Start opening prize presentation command 6" to be acquired when it is received, "start opening prize presentation command 7" to "start opening prize presentation command 9" to be acquired when assigned to the variation pattern unconfirmed zone B, variation pattern not yet obtained It has “start opening prize effect command 10” to “start opening prize effect command 12” which are acquired when it is assigned to the determined zone C. It should be noted that which of the “start opening winning effect command 7” to “start opening winning effect command 9” is to be acquired is determined according to the value of the variation pattern random number 1 described above. Similarly, which of the “start opening prize effect command 10” to “start opening prize effect command 12” is to be acquired is determined according to the value of the variation pattern random number 1 described above.

  Thereby, in step A253 of the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 18) of the game control device 100, for example, the start opening prize effect command 8 for instructing N reach or grandmother reach (no development) is prepared. Is transmitted to the effect control device 300, in step B128 of the start memory display editing process (see FIG. 26) of the effect control device 300, the effect character data “07H” corresponding to the start opening prize effect command 8 is acquired. It becomes. In step B133, as shown in FIG. 34, a road image that branches into three is displayed in the frame of the start memory display based on the effect character data “07H”, and the branch road 1 of the branched roads is displayed. Does not display anything ("no character"), and sets the effect character display to display "Momo" on the branch path 2 and "Granny" on the branch path 3. Here, the effect control device 300 is determined by the game control device 100 for the start memory display in which the variation pattern determined in advance by the special figure hold information determination processing of the game control device 100 is an undefined variation pattern. Display modes corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns having the possibility of being set are set.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the player can grasp the approximate flow of the subsequent game, and appropriately detect the contradiction that a variation pattern different from the variation pattern that has been previously notified occurs. To prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

<Modification 1>
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 of the first modification will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming machine 10 according to the first modification is a modification of the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, and the configuration other than the correspondence table (see FIG. 35) between the instruction content of the start opening prize presentation command and the presentation character data is the second embodiment. This is substantially the same as the gaming machine 10 and will not be described in detail.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first modification, when the variation pattern random number 1 is determined, if the distribution pattern is assigned to any of the variation pattern undetermined zones A to C, the effect corresponding to the reach pattern that can occur as the display content of the prefetch effect Instead of displaying characters (“Momo”, “Grandpa”, “Grandma”, “Oni”, etc.) on each branch path, any of the production characters that can occur is blinked in the frame of the start memory display. Like that.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, as a result of the determination of the variation pattern random number 1, it is distributed to the variation pattern undetermined zone A, and the production control device 300 receives the start opening prize production command 6 (see FIG. 33). In this case, the character is not displayed on the road image in the frame of the start memory display (“no character”) or “Momo” is blinked. As a result, even if the special figure fluctuation display related to the start memory display is started and no normal reach occurs, no character is displayed on the road image in the frame of the start memory display at the stage of the prefetch effect. There is no contradiction, and if “Momo” is blinking, the player will think that normal reach corresponding to “Momo” does not always occur unlike the case where “Momo” is lit. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, as an aspect of the pre-reading effect, information on the variation pattern that can occur in the start memory display is notified in advance. A prior notice may be given. Specifically, for example, when there is a start memory in which the game result is a big hit as a result of the pre-reading process (special figure holding information determination process), “Japan's No. 1” is indicated in the start memory display related to the start memory. A flag image may be displayed.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, every time the start memory is generated, the result of the prefetch process is displayed in the start memory display corresponding to the start memory, but the effect control device 300 receives the overflow command. As a result, the result of the pre-reading process for the start memory stored in the game control apparatus 100 so far may be displayed in the corresponding start memory display. As a result, the player seeks notification of the result of the pre-reading process and wins the game ball to the start winning opening as much as possible to generate an overflow, so that the hitting can be suitably prevented and the gaming machine The operating rate can be increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area, first start prize opening)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area, second start prize opening)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 game control device (start winning storage means, start memory display control means, game result prior determination means, variation pattern prior determination means)
300 effect control device (preliminary advance notice means, start memory notice mode setting means)

Claims (5)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start winning storage means capable of storing a start memory as a right to execute the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area; up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means on the display unit of the variable display device;
Game result preliminary determination means for determining game result information stored in the start winning storage means in correspondence with the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Based on the determination result by the game result prior determination means, the prior notice information means for performing a notice for the game result information stored corresponding to the start memory,
The game result prior determination means includes
Based on game result information stored corresponding to the start memory of the start winning storage means, and having a variation pattern prior determination means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game corresponding to the start memory,
The prior notice means is
Based on the determination result by the variation pattern prior determination means, it has a start memory notification mode setting means for setting the display mode of the start memory display to be displayed by the start memory display control means,
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
As a display mode of the start memory display, information indicating a change pattern of a change display game scheduled to be executed based on the start memory is set. Fluctuation display control means for effect display control of a variation display game executed in the variation display device,
The display unit of the variable display device includes:
A hold memory display unit for displaying a start memory display that is pending execution of the variable display game by the start memory display control means;
A changing memory display unit for displaying a starting memory display for executing a variable display game by the starting memory display control means;
A main display unit that displays an effect mode in which the effect display control is performed by the variable display control unit;
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
2. The display mode of the start memory display displayed on the during-change memory display unit is a display mode related to the effect mode of the variable display game being executed in the main display unit. Game machines. The variation display control means includes
Each time the variable display game is executed based on the start memory stored in the start winning storage means, a game progress display indicating the progress of the game is displayed on the main display unit,
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
Corresponding to the game progress display displayed on the main display unit, an outline grasp display that enables the player to grasp an outline of the game progress is displayed on the changing storage display unit and the hold storage display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that: In the variable display game,
A first variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of first identification information based on winning of a game ball in a first start winning opening;
A second variation display game that variably displays a plurality of second identification information that is executed in preference to the first variation display game based on the winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening,
The start winning storage means can store a first start memory as a right to execute the first variable display game and a second start memory as a right to execute the second variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number, respectively. And
The fluctuating memory display unit
A normal storage display area for displaying a first start memory display corresponding to the first start memory;
A special memory display area for displaying a second start memory display corresponding to the second start memory;
It is displayed to be located in either of
The start memory display control means includes
When the second start-up memory occurs, the reserved storage display unit based on the first start-up memory displayed in the normal storage display area before the occurrence of the second start-up memory is moved and displayed in the special memory display area, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit is connected to the general grasp display displayed on the hold storage display unit based on the second start-up memory. The variation pattern is
It is composed of a definite variation pattern in which a variation pattern is fixed when determined in advance by the variation pattern pre-determining means, and an undefined variation pattern in which the variation pattern is not fixed when determined in advance.
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the undecided variation pattern based on the start memory number stored in the start winning memory device at the start of execution of the variation display game by the undefined variation pattern;
The start memory notification mode setting means includes:
For a startup storage display in which the variation pattern determined in advance by the variation pattern prior determination unit is the undefined variation pattern, a display corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns that may be determined by the variation pattern determination unit The game machine according to claim 4, wherein an aspect is set.

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