JP2011239905A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine including a control means that executes a variable display game for variably displaying multiple pieces of identification information in a display device when predetermined conditions are met and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when a special result of the variable display game is obtained, while simultaneously recognizing both the variable display game and a notice.SOLUTION: The control means includes: a character setting means (performance control unit 300) for displaying a performance character in association with a part or all of the multiple pieces of identification information; and a stepwise notice means (performance control unit 300) for a stepwise notice performance that changes display in a stepwise manner to show the possibility of a special result. Also, the stepwise notice means changes a performance character 41a displayed in accordance with the identification information in a stepwise manner, for the stepwise notice performance.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is obtained. The present invention relates to a gaming machine including control means for generating.

  A gaming machine comprising a variable display device for displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is in a predetermined special result mode It has been known. In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine in which an accessory for performing step-up advance notice for changing the result of the change display game step by step is provided around the change display device (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4385256

  However, since the advance notice is given with the role provided on the game board, there are few notice variations and it is monotonous. In addition, it is necessary to look at a device different from the variable display device at the time of the step-up notice, and there is a problem that it is not possible to concentrate on the variable display game developed on the variable display device.

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine provided with a control means for generating a state, it is possible to recognize both a variable display game and a notice at the same time.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine equipped with a control means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when
The control means includes
Character setting means for displaying a production character in association with some or all of the plurality of identification information;
A staged notice means for performing a staged notice effect for notifying the high possibility of the special result by changing the display in stages, and
The step-by-step notice means performs step-by-step notice by changing step-by-step an effect character to be displayed in association with the identification information.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the step-by-step notice means performs the step-by-step notice effect by changing the effect character displayed in association with the identification information step by step, so that the line of sight is diverted from the display device. Without being able to recognize both the variable display game and the notice, the user can concentrate on the identification symbol and concentrate on the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stepwise notice means is
The present invention is characterized by comprising selection means for selecting one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes as the display change mode in the stepwise notice effect for one performance character.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the step-by-step notice means selects the one change form from a plurality of kinds of change forms as the change form of the display in the step-by-step notice effect for one effect character. Therefore, the contents of the step-by-step notice can be varied, the contents of the progress of the game can be noticed in detail, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. Even if such various notices are made, both the variable display game and the notice can be recognized at the same time without diverting the line of sight from the display device.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the control means includes:
Non-notification setting means for setting a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the probability state;
Probability setting means for setting a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the special result to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state,
In the non-notification state, the stepwise notice means can execute a probability suggestion effect that suggests a probability state by a stepwise notice effect,
The selection means includes
In the probability suggestion effect, the change mode is selected according to the probability state.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the selection means selects the change mode according to the probability state in the probability suggestion effect, the probability state can be suggested by the change mode of the effect character.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
In the change mode selected by the selection means in the probability suggestion effect,
There are the change mode selected only in the normal probability state and the change mode selected only in the high probability state, both of which perform the same display at an initial predetermined stage.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the change mode selected by the selection means in the probability suggestion effect includes a change mode selected only in the normal probability state and a change mode selected only in the high probability state. In any case, since the same display is performed at an initial predetermined stage, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the non-notification state. That is, since the probability state may be notified by a step change of the effect character, the player will concentrate on the step change of the effect character. It is possible to simultaneously recognize both the variable display game and the staged change of the effect character without diverting the line of sight. And since it is the same display in the initial stage of the staged change of the production character, if the staged change of the production character is finished at this stage, it is possible not to report the probability state, The fun of gaming can be improved.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an operation unit that generates an operation signal by an operation of the player,
The control means includes
Character selection means for selecting one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal,
The character setting means is characterized by associating the effect character selected by the character selection means with specific identification information.

  Here, the operation unit may be anything that can detect the player's operation, and may be any button, touch sensor, infrared sensor, or the like.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, an operation unit that generates an operation signal by a player's operation, and a character that selects one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal. Since the selection means is provided, a player's desired character can be selected by the player's intention. Further, since the character setting means associates the effect character selected by the character selection means with specific identification information, the player can play the game with his / her feelings, and the interest of the game is further enhanced. .

  According to the present invention, the step-by-step notice means performs the step-by-step notice effect by changing the effect character displayed in association with the identification information step by step, so that the variable display game without diverting the line of sight from the display device And the notice can be recognized at the same time, so that the user can concentrate on the identification symbol and concentrate on the game.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state. It is a figure which shows the character for production. It is a figure which shows matching with identification information and the character for production. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection method of the character for production. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the notice at the time of selecting each effect | action character. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the execution aspect of a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the execution aspect of a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a figure for demonstrating the suggestion of the probability state in the ambiguous alerting presentation mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a character selection process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a character change process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a game management process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating selection of the mode in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the character change process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for explaining selection of the character for production in the 2nd modification of a 1st embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of the prefetch notice in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the prefetch notice in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stepwise notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the probability suggestion effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change aspect of the effect | action character in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining notice setting processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the step up / down process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change aspect of the character for production in the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the gaming machine described below, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, an effect character is assigned to each of a plurality of pieces of identification information (here, numbers 1 to 9). These effect characters are used not as a decorative symbol but as a symbol for performing an effect related to the contents of the game, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[First Embodiment]
The gaming machine of the first embodiment is configured so that the player can change the association between a plurality of pieces of identification information and performance characters. Further, the execution mode of the variable display game is made different depending on the type of effect character selected by the player.

[Schematic configuration of gaming machine]
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.

[Game board]
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.

  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. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is 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) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  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, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. 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 holding indicator 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 indicator 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. Further, 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, and 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 displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. 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 game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-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 number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. 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 map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit 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 balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. Also, at the time of detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3) 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 section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. 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 is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. 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 addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a small hit can be generated in addition to a big hit. In the case of a small hit, the same processing as in the case of a big hit (2R big hit) is performed, and a special gaming state is set.

  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.

  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. If 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 the special game state or in the 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.

[Schematic configuration of control device]
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 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 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 (variation mode) 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. Note that a display mode composed of display results already derived and displayed is referred to as a reach 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. 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 the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach ( SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 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, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). 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 with no change), 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. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  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 by the second input port 122 is read 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. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. 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 two-way 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 included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal 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 production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed 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) method, 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 variation start command, a customer waiting demonstration command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. 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 the device 44 (for example, an accessory device that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the 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. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  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, 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.

[Outline of control processing]
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 value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  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 the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change 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. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for performing production control.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. 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 game state after the special game state is ended 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. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 execute a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed on the display device 41 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then stopped to display the result. When a special result is obtained, a control means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, four types of 15R normal (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), 2R normal (symbol), and 2R probability variation (symbol) are set as the special result mode types. 15R normal (symbol) is the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends. The 15R probability change (symbol) is a case where the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds and the probability state is changed to a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. In 2R normal (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state is finished. 2R probability variation (symbol) is a case where the number of rounds in the special gaming state is two rounds, and the probability state is changed to a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. The symbol number is different from the identification information shown in FIG. 6, and is a number given to distinguish the type of jackpot in the game control device 100.

  Also, in the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal and 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and based on 2R probability change and 2R normal In the special game state (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the first opening time.

  Here, in the special game state based on 2R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done. Moreover, when comparing the selection ratios of various jackpots between the special figure 1 (first special figure fluctuation display game) and the special figure 2 (second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure 2 has a 15R probability variation than the special figure 1. The rate of selection is high and the rate of 2R probability variation is low. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to win a big hit in Special Figure 2 than to win a big hit in Special Figure 1.

  It should be noted that, regardless of the big winning symbol, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (100 times short-time) until the special-figure display game is executed 100 times. In addition, when the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is in a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished, a falling lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. It is supposed to be.

  Moreover, it is configured to be able to generate a small hit with a predetermined probability. When a small hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds as in the case of 2R probability change or 2R normal, and the opening time of the big winning opening is the second opening time (1 second). After the special game state is finished, the probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as those before the small hit occurrence.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, any one of the normal effect mode and the ambiguous notification effect mode is set as the effect mode that is the state of the game effect. The ambiguous notification effect mode is an effect mode set after the end of the special game state. The special game state based on the 15R normal and the 15R probability change has the same execution mode (both are the first special game state), and the production mode in the special game state is also the same. It is difficult to distinguish between normal and 15R probability variation. In addition, the special game state based on 2R probability variation, 2R normal and small hits has the same execution mode (both are the second special game state), and the production mode in the special game state is also the same. It is difficult for a person to determine whether the hit is 2R normal, 2R probability variation or small hit. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine from the execution state of the special gaming state whether or not the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is a high probability state.

  Thus, the ambiguous notification effect mode is set when it is difficult to determine whether or not the probability state is a high probability state. That is, the ambiguous notification effect mode is a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. This ambiguous notification effect mode is set to a period until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state is ended. As described above, when a special game state is entered and a high probability state is reached, a falling lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed, and when the falling lottery is won, the normal probability state is entered. However, in the ambiguous notification production mode, the fact that the transition to the normal probability state has been made is not immediately notified. After the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the normal effect mode is set.

  In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, since the above-mentioned special result form and the result form corresponding to the small hit are displayed as different symbols so as to be identifiable, the player displays this display. The result can be identified by However, the special result mode in the decorative special figure variation display game performed on the display device 41 does not necessarily correspond to the special result mode displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

  15R normal (symbol) and 15R probability variation (symbol) are displayed in a special result mode of the same identification information such as “3, 3, 3” or “2, 2, 2”, and 15R normal (symbol) It is difficult to recognize whether the result is a symbol) or a 15R probability variation (symbol). However, “7, 7, 7” is a 15R probability variation (symbol), and is a special result mode for clearly informing that a high probability state is reached. In addition, 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability variation (symbol), and small hit are displayed in a special result mode of “7, 6, 7”, and either 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability variation (symbol) or small hit It is difficult to recognize whether the result is.

  As will be described later, the identification information 7 is specific identification information that allows the player to select an effect character to be associated. Then, in this way, a special result mode of 15R probability variation that is most advantageous to the player is designated as the 7th gaze, which is specific identification information that allows the player to associate a favorite performance character. A special result composed of 2 having 6 pieces of specific identification information is a 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability variation (symbol), and small hit special result mode. As a result, when the reach mode is established in the identification mode associated with the character selected by the player, there is a possibility that the second special game state may occur in addition to the first special game state. The character selected by the player becomes a character more advantageous to the player than other characters, and the character can be attached to the character, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Next, identification information used in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 and an effect character associated with the identification information will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, nine types of characters A to I are prepared in the same manner as the types of identification information 1 to 9, and the identification information and the production characters 41a correspond one-to-one. It has come to be attached. Each effect character 41a has an identification information display unit 41b, and the associated identification information is displayed here. FIG. 6 shows a case in which performance characters A to I are associated in the order of identification information 1 to 9.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to change the association of the production characters A, C, E, and G associated with the identification information 1, 3, 5, and 7, and the player produces the production corresponding to 7 of the identification information. By selecting the character for use from A, C, E, and G, the remaining effect characters are assigned to the identification information 1, 3, and 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when A is selected as an effect character corresponding to identification information 7, effect characters C, E, and G are assigned to identification information 1, 3, and 5, respectively. When C is selected as the effect character corresponding to the identification information 7, the effect characters E, G, and C are assigned to the identification information 1, 3, and 5, respectively. In addition, the effect characters associated with other than the identification information 1, 3, 5, and 7 are set in advance. Note that all effect characters may be associated with identification information according to the player's intention.

  FIG. 8 shows a method of selecting the effect character 41a. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the effect button 25 provided on the upper part of the upper plate located at the lower front of the gaming machine has a first button 251 and a second button provided adjacent to the first button 251. It has a button 252. The player selects the effect character 41 a by operating the first button 251 and the second button 252.

  FIGS. 8B to 8E show the display on the display device 41. In the following description, in the figures, the description of the effect character 41a may be omitted and only the identification information may be shown, but actually, the identification information and the effect character 41a are always associated as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the display device 41 is provided with a selection display 41c indicating the currently selected effect character 41a. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, during the stoppage time of the variable display game, first, notification is made that the effect character 41a can be changed as shown in FIG. The predetermined condition means that, for example, when a predetermined number of games have been executed or a lottery for changing the effect character has been won, the special figure starting display memory is not being executed and the special figure starting display memory is not being executed. Anything such as no waiting for customers.

  After the notification shown in FIG. 8C is performed, as shown in FIG. 8D, a selectable effect character 41a is displayed, and a circular cursor 41d is displayed on the effect character. . The cursor 41d moves in the order of the effect characters A, C, E, and G by pressing the second button 252.

  As shown in FIG. 8E, when the cursor 41d is moved to the position of the effect character 41a that the player wants to select and then the first button 251 is pressed, the color of the cursor 41d is changed and selected. Is shown. Here, the effect character C is selected. Thereby, the selected effect character 41a is associated as an effect character corresponding to 7 of the identification information. Further, as shown in FIG. 8F, the selection display 41c displayed on the display device 41 is changed to the newly selected effect character.

  In addition, the variation pattern that is the execution mode of the variable display game is made different depending on the effect character selected by the player, one of which is the execution probability and reliability of each notification for a plurality of types of notifications. . FIG. 9 shows the execution probability and the reliability of each notice type in the notice executed when the result is a big hit, for each effect character selected by the player. The reliability is the probability that the result will be a big hit when the notice is executed. There are three types of notices, A to C, in order of the kind of notice, in order of low reliability, weak notice, medium notice, strong notice, intense heat notice, and single notice.

  When the player selects the production character A, the appearance probability of the medium notice, the strong notice and the intense heat notice is higher and the appearance probability of the weak notice is lower than when the production character C is selected. Is set. In this case, intense heat notice and strong notice appear frequently, but their reliability is low. When the player selects the effect character C, the notice frequency of each notice is set with a good balance.

  Further, when the player selects the production character E, the appearance probability of the weak notice and the medium notice is lower than when the production character C is selected, so that there may be no notice. In this case, almost no weak notice or medium notice is given, and if a strong notice or intense heat notice is given, it can be trusted to some extent. Further, when the player selects the production character G, the appearance probability of the weak, medium, strong, and intense heat announcements is lower than when the production character C is selected, and the appearance of one notification The probability is set to be high. In this case, the appearance rate of one notification becomes very high. Note that the execution modes of the four types of notices shown in FIG. 9 may be selected independently of the selection of the effect character.

  The reach execution mode is also different depending on the effect character selected by the player. In the predetermined reach execution mode, the effect character 41a selected by the player appears. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the effect character selected by the player is C, when a predetermined reach execution mode is selected as the variation pattern, first, as shown in FIG. Reach mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), an effect character C appears, and as shown in FIG. 10 (d), an effect of spitting flames as an effect by the appearing effect character C is performed. A special result mode is derived as shown in e).

  FIG. 11 shows another reach execution mode in which the effect character 41a selected by the player appears. When this reach execution mode is selected, first, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the reach mode is set, and as shown in FIG. 11 (b), 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability change (symbol), small hit Temporarily stop in a special result mode that indicates either. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), an effect character C selected by the player appears, and as shown in FIG. Production to be performed. And as shown in FIG.11 (f), the special result aspect more advantageous for a player is derived | led-out.

  In this way, the appearance of the performance character selected by the player makes it possible to give an impression that it has been a big hit or a more advantageous big hit with the help of the character selected by the player's intention. , The character can be attached and the fun of the game can be enhanced. The contents of the production may differ depending on the production character. In addition, a special result mode indicating any one of 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability variation (symbol), or small hit, a reach result mode of a special result mode indicating 15R probability variation (symbol), and the specific mode Since it consists of 2nd specific identification information different from identification information, the above effects can be performed and the interest of a game can be heightened. In addition, in FIG.11 (b), the result aspect to temporarily stop may be a result aspect of deviation.

  Furthermore, as an effect by the effect character, the player is informed of the normal probability state by forcibly changing the effect character selected by the player in the ambiguous notification effect mode in which the probability state is not clearly notified. Yes. When one of 2R normal (symbol), 2R probability change (symbol), or small hit is won, a special result mode as shown in FIG. 12 (a) is derived, and after the special gaming state is finished, FIG. 12 (b) As shown, it is notified that the ambiguous notification effect mode is set. As shown in FIG. 07 (c), the character selected by the player is not changed even after the special game state is ended.

  Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the vague notification production mode in the normal probability state, the production character C selected by the player as shown in FIGS. The character A is forcibly changed. This notifies the player that the normal probability state is present.

  In the case of the normal probability state in the ambiguous notification production mode, the case where the second special result mode is based on the 2R normal (symbol) winning, or the case based on the small win in the normal probability state. This is a case where the normal probability state has been reached after the special gaming state ends. Further, the second special result mode is based on the winning of 2R probability variation (symbol), and there is a case where the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is obtained. Further, when the first special result mode is derived, the case where the normal probability state has been reached after the end of the special gaming state, such as the case based on 15 normal (symbol), is also included.

  The predetermined condition for forcibly changing the performance character in this way is, for example, that a predetermined number of games have been executed after entering the normal probability state, or that the production character in the normal probability state Anything such as winning a lottery for change is acceptable.

[Details of control processing]
[Game control device]
Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[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. 13, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode )I do.

  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 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). 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. 14, 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), a high probability notification flag is set in the collective display device 50 after the high probability notification flag is set in step S17. The display 8) is set to ON (lighted) (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, 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, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, an initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number for determining a normal hit) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain an illegal random number.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (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 turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. After that, the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31) and the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32) are performed, and access to the RWM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S33), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area, and the checksum at power-off is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before power-off. 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. 15, 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. 15 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 first 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 the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. 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.

[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. 16, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning 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 the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number 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. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  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. In this jackpot end process, when the special result mode is 15R probability change or 2R probability change, a high probability state is set. When the special result mode is 15R normal or 2R normal, a normal probability state is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the variable display game becomes a special result is higher than the normal probability state after the special game state is ended.

  Thereafter, each data of the table prepared by the branch process is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A16). And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A17), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) 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 A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, 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 A17, 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. 17, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (first start port) is prepared (step A111), and further, the first start port is set. After preparing the table for setting the hold information by (Step A112), the special start port switch common processing (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 has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. 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. 18, in the special drawing 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 (starting port signal control 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 does not overflow (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). Further, the falling lottery random number is loaded (the falling lottery random number is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A228). Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and uses the extracted various random numbers as a start memory for a predetermined upper limit. Start-up storage means capable of storing up to a number.

  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 drawing 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. 19, 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 process 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 game is not a big hit (step A234; No), a fall determination process (step A400) is performed to determine whether or not the fall lottery is won. Details of the fall determination process will be described later. Thereafter, a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

  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 A400 without performing the processes of 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 for obtaining start opening prize effect information from the jackpot information table (step A245) is performed, and the start opening prize effect information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A246). Subsequently, a process for obtaining a start opening prize effect symbol command from the jackpot information table (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. Note that the special figure information setting process in step A250, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A251, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A252 are the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern in the special figure routine process, respectively. This is the same as the setting process.

  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. 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. In other words, a start opening prize command command is prepared in step A253, and a starting opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A255, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be handled. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory to be performed, and in particular, by changing the number of special figure hold displayed on the display device 41, the special figure The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the variable display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Falling judgment process]
FIG. 20 shows the fall determination process (step A400) of FIG. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A430). If it is not at a high probability (step A430; No), the fall determination process ends. When the probability is high (step A430; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A431) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A432). . Note that winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A433; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A433; No), a process for setting an upper limit determination value (step A434) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A435). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A436; No), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A436; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a process of saving the fall winning information in the work setting information area (step A437) is performed, and a fall winning information command is issued. A preparation process (step A438) is performed. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A439) is performed, and the fall determination processing is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 preliminarily indicates the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. The fall pre-determination means is determined.

  In the big hit determination process (step B235) shown in FIG. 19, the big hit determination value in the normal probability state is used for the start memory after the start memory determined to win the fall lottery in the fall determination process (step B400). To make a decision. Further, as the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination at the start of the special figure variation display game, the first determination value is used in the normal probability state, and the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value in the high probability state. If the determination value is used, only the first determination value may always be used as the big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing (step B235) in the special figure hold information determination processing.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A308), and a command setting process (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes. Next, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A310), specifically, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, and the special prize opening fraud monitoring period are included in the table. A process for setting a prescribed flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) or the like is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure reservation number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later. Then, a process (step A312) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A312), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the first special figure hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later. Then, a process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A314), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished. In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as game execution control means for executing and controlling the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100).

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, first, a falling lottery that determines whether or not a falling lottery has been won is determined. Processing (step A320) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) is performed for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) The test signal corresponding to is saved (step A323). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A324), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A328), and the special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting the special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A332), a variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and the display device 41 The decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not the falling lottery is won. Processing (step A340) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A341) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) related to the setting of the second special symbol stop symbol, the test signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is saved (step A343). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A344), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A345).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A346), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A347). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A348), and special figure information setting processing (step A349) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A350) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A351) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A352) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A352), a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and the display device 41 The decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Falling lottery processing]
24 shows the falling lottery process (step A320) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 22 and the falling lottery process (step A340) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this falling lottery process, first, a process of loading a falling lottery random number from the falling lottery random number saving area (step A460) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A461). If the probability is not high (step A461; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A473) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A461; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A462) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A463). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A464; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the process of clearing the save area of the falling lottery random number to 0 (step A473) is performed and the falling lottery processing is completed. To do. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A464; No), a process of setting an upper limit determination value (step A465) is performed, and a process of checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A466). .

  When the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A467; No), that is, when the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A473) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. If it is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A467; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a process of setting probability information to a low probability (normal probability) (step A468) is performed.

  Thereafter, processing for preparing a probability fall information command (step A469), processing for preparing an external information command (step A470), processing for preparing a game mode command (step A471), and command setting processing (step A472) are performed. . Then, a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A473) is performed, and the falling lottery process is terminated. The probability fall information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the external information command is output to the outside of the gaming machine later. The game mode command is output to the collective display device 50 later. In other words, when the game control device 100 is in a high probability state, a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state with a predetermined probability for each variable display game is made.

[Production control device]
Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. In the effect control device 300, as processing related to the game, main processing shown in FIG. 25 and interruption processing shown in FIG. 26 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) are performed. In the main process, the entire program is controlled.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step B10) is performed, and processing for starting a timer (step B11) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step B12) is performed. In this main command analysis process (step B12), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process of determining the command is performed.

  After that, a game management process (step B13) related to the control of the decoration special figure variation display game executed in correspondence with the special figure variation display game is performed, and the result of the prefetching process performed when the start memory is generated in the game control device 100 is obtained. A pre-reading effect process (step B14) for setting the effect based on is performed. Then, a display control process (step B15) which is a process related to display on the display device 41, a sound control process (step B16) which is a process related to output of sound, a decoration device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device) 44, a frame effect device 45, etc.), which is a process related to the control, is performed (step B17). Further, an error monitoring process (step B18) for monitoring the occurrence of an error, a random number update process (step B19) for updating a random number for determining details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, a main command analysis process (step B19) Return to step B12).

[Interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the interrupt process, first, a timer update process (step B20) is performed, an input process (step B21) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300, and a signal output from the effect control device 300 An output process (step B22) is performed. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step B23) for receiving a game-related command transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[Character selection processing]
In the display control process in the main process, the character selection process shown in FIG. 27, which is a process related to the selection of the effect character by the player, is performed. In this character selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the selectable period has started (step B30). The selectable period is a period during which a player can select a performance character. For example, a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of games are executed or when a lottery for changing a performance character is won. Is set to the stop time of the variable display game. If this selectable period has not started (step B30; No), the character selection process is terminated. When the selectable period starts (step B30; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a selection determination operation (step B31).

  The selection decision operation is that the player presses the first button 251 when the selection screen as shown in FIG. 8C is displayed, and as a result, the selection determination operation shown in FIG. Thus, the selection of the effect character is completed. When this selection determination operation is performed (step B31; Yes), the character at the cursor position is set as the character selected by the player (step B33). If there is no selection operation (step B31; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the selectable period (step B32). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the selection determination operation is performed. Return to the determination of whether or not there is (step B31). On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step B32; Yes), the character at the cursor position is set as the character selected by the player (step B33).

  Then, based on the set effect character, a process of associating the identification information with the effect character (step B34) is performed as shown in FIG. 7, and the character selection process is terminated. That is, the effect button 25 forms an operation unit that generates an operation signal by the player's operation, and the effect control device 300 selects one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal. The character selection means to select is made. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a character setting unit that displays a plurality of identification information and a plurality of effect characters 41a in a one-to-one correspondence.

  By this process, the plurality of identification information and the plurality of performance characters 41a are associated one-to-one, and the effect character 41a selected by the player is associated with 7 that constitutes the specific identification information. As described above, the specific identification information can form two types of special result modes, and the specific identification information is associated with the performance character 41a selected by the player, so that the game The player can play the game with his / her feelings, and the fun of the game is further enhanced.

[Character change processing]
Further, in the display control process in the main process, the character change process shown in FIG. 28 is a process for changing the effect character forcibly selected in the ambiguous notification effect mode and notifying that it is in the normal probability state. I do. In this character change process, first, it is determined whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B40). When the ambiguous notification effect mode is not set (step B40; No), the character change process is terminated. Moreover, when it is ambiguous alerting presentation mode (step B40; Yes), it is determined whether it is a normal probability state (step B41).

  And when it is not a normal probability state (step B41; No), a character change process is complete | finished. If it is in the normal probability state (step B41; Yes), a design change random number is extracted (step B42), and it is determined whether the extracted random number is a specific value (step B43).

  If the extracted random number is not a specific value (step B43; No), the character change process is terminated. If the extracted random number is a specific value (step B43; Yes), a character is selected (step B44), a process for setting the selected character (step B45) is performed, and the character change process is terminated. As a result of this process, the forcibly selected character is changed as shown in FIG. 12, and a normal probability state is notified. In addition, although it was set as the case where the predetermined condition which changes a character for production compulsorily was won by lottery, it is good also as having performed the predetermined number of games after becoming a normal probability state.

  From the above, the control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) is the character setting means (effect control device 300) that displays a plurality of identification information and a plurality of effect characters 41a in a one-to-one correspondence. The character setting means associates the effect character 41a selected by the character selection means (effect control device 300) with specific identification information.

  Further, the control means (the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300) can generate a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the variable display game is a special result is higher than the normal probability state after the special game state is ended. Probability setting means (game control device 100), and a falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state for each variable display game when in the high probability state, The character selection means (production control device 300) selects the production character based on the transition from the high probability state to the normal probability state.

[Game management processing]
FIG. 29 shows a game management process (step B13) performed in the main process shown in FIG. In this game management process, a control process number is acquired, and a process to be executed is selected based on the acquired control process number.

  When the control process number is 0 (step B50; Yes), a change start process (step B51) is performed. In this variation start process, the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and information necessary for the decoration special map variation display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, based on information transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variable time, etc.)

  When the control processing number is 1 (step B52; Yes), the setting of the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set as information necessary for performing the symbol stop processing (step B55). The changing process to be performed (step B53) is performed. When the control process number is 2 (step B54; Yes), the symbol stop process (step B55) is performed. In the symbol stopping process (step B55), if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step B57) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the variation start process (step B51).

  When the control processing number is 3 (step B56; Yes), fanfare / interval processing (step B57) is performed in which processing such as updating the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the special game state effect. When the control process number is 4 (step B58; Yes), a special winning opening opening process (step B59) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step B59), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step B57) is set. If the special game state is the final round, display of the special game state end screen and setting of information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step B61) are performed.

  If the control process number is 5 (step B60; Yes), the big winning opening remaining ball process (step B61) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process (step B61), when the special game state is the final round, all the game balls remaining in the large winning opening after the special winning opening is closed are detected by the count switch 38a. Set the time. When the control process number is 6 (step B62; Yes), a big hit end process (step B63) is performed. In the jackpot end process (step B63), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the change start process (step B51) is set. In addition, the production mode is set to the ambiguous notification production mode. That is, the production control device 300 serves as non-notification setting means for setting a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified.

[Variation start processing]
FIG. 30 shows the change start process (step B51) in the game management process shown in FIG. In this variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not a probability fall information command transmitted from the game control device 100 when winning the fall lottery is received (step B70). And when the probability fall information command is not received (step B70; No), it is determined whether the change start command is received (step B72). When a probability fall information command is received (step B70; Yes), a process of setting probability information to a low probability (normal probability) (step B71) is performed to determine whether or not a change start command is received (step B71). Step B72) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not a variation start command has been received (step B72), it is determined whether or not a variation start command transmitted from the game control device 100 at the start of the special figure variation display game has been received. The variation start command is a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game or a decoration special diagram command corresponding to stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. In the determination of whether or not this variation start command has been received (step B72), if the variation start command has not been received (step B72; No), the variation start process is terminated. If a change start command has been received (step B72; Yes), stop symbol setting processing (step B73) for setting a stop symbol corresponding to the symbol designation information (decoration special symbol command) is performed.

  In the stop symbol setting process (step B73) for setting a stop symbol corresponding to the symbol designation information, a stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game is set based on the symbol designation information of the received variation start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the set symbol is a big hit symbol (step B74). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step B74), if it is a big hit symbol (step B74; Yes), processing for setting a big hit flag (step B75) is performed, and variation pattern setting processing (step B76). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step B74), if it is not a big hit symbol (step B74; No), a variation pattern setting process (step B76) is performed.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step B76), based on the received variation start command, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is set. In this process, the variation pattern and the variation time are set from the variation pattern selection table as variation pattern information based on whether or not the game is a big hit, information on the production mode, variation pattern information, and the like.

  Next, a process for setting a variation start flag for starting the decoration special figure variation display game (step B77) is performed, and a process for shifting the corresponding start storage area (step B78) is performed. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B79) is performed, and the fluctuation start process is terminated.

  In the process of shifting the corresponding start memory area (step B78), among the information stored in the start memory control area, which is the area for storing the information related to the start memory, the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game (special figure) The information stored in the start storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage control area corresponding to the 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory) is moved one by one to the lower numbered area. That is, with the process of shifting the corresponding start memory area (step B78), the information related to the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game is overwritten and deleted.

[Stop symbol setting process]
In the stop symbol setting process (step B73) in the variation start process shown in FIG. 30, as shown in FIG. 31, first, the symbol designation information of the variation start command received from the game control device 100 is acquired (step B80). It is determined whether the result is out of order (step B81). When the result is out of order (step B81; Yes), the out-of-phase is set (step B82), and the stop symbol setting process is terminated. The outlier mode is a result mode other than the special result mode. If the result is not out of step (Step B81; No), it is determined whether or not the result is a 15R probability change (Step B83).

  If the result is a 15R probability change (step B81; Yes), a design determining random number is extracted (step B84), and it is determined whether the extracted random number is a specific value (step B85). And when it is a specific value (step B85; Yes), 777 is set as a result aspect (step B86), and a stop symbol setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is not a specific value (step B85; No), a check pattern other than 777 is set as a result mode (step B88), and the stop symbol setting process is terminated. That is, when the result is a 15R probability change, the special result mode is set to 7 glances associated with the effect character selected by the player with a predetermined probability, and a high probability state is notified. In this way, when a special gaming state occurs due to the identification information associated with the character that the player has selected, a high-probability state is generated that is more advantageous to the player, so that the character can be attached and enhance the interest of the game. I can do it.

  On the other hand, if the result is not a 15R probability change (step B81; No), it is determined whether the result is 2R or a small hit (step B87). If the result is not 2R or small hit (step B87; No), that is, if the result is 15R normal, the result pattern is set to other than 777 (step B88), and the stop symbol setting process is terminated. . If the result is 2R or small hit (step B87; Yes), 767 is set as the result mode (step B89), and the stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  From the above, when the control means (the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300) generates the specific game state after the special game state, the result of the variable display game is configured only by the specific identification information. This is a special result.

  The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state that is less valuable to the player than the first special game state, and includes control means (game control device). When the second special game state is generated, the production control device 300) displays the result of the variable display game as a second specification different from the reach mode of the specific identification information and the specific identification information. This is a special result composed of the identification information.

[Variation pattern setting process]
In the variation pattern setting process (step B76) in the variation start process illustrated in FIG. 30, the process illustrated in FIG. 32 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, first, information on the stop symbol set in the above-described process is acquired (step B90), and the current gaming state (probability state and effect mode) is acquired (step B91).

  Next, information on the currently selected effect character is acquired (step B92), and a variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game based on the effect character is acquired (step B93). Then, a variation pattern is selected and set based on the obtained variation pattern table and information received from the game control device 100 (step B94), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a variation pattern determination table selection unit that selects a variation pattern determination table used for determining the variation pattern of the variation display game based on the selection result of the character selection unit (effect control device 300). . In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern of the variation display game based on the variation pattern determination table when a predetermined condition (starting condition) is satisfied.

  By this process, the variation pattern table based on the currently selected effect character is selected, and the execution mode of the variable display game that differs depending on the type of effect character selected by the player is set. For example, in the selection of the notice, if the result is a big hit, the notice is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 9 based on the currently selected effect character. Further, an effect in which an effect character selected by the player as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 appears with a predetermined probability is selected. Thereby, the player's desired character can be selected by the player's intention, and the execution mode of the variable display game is changed in relation to the character selected by the player's intention. However, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by playing a game with a different taste, and to prevent getting bored even if the game is continued.

  As described above, when a predetermined display condition is met, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 and then stopped, and the result is displayed. Is a gaming machine provided with a control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, and an operation unit (operation button 25) for generating an operation signal by the player's operation The control means includes a character selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal, and a selection result of the character selection means. , A variation pattern determination table selection means for selecting a variation pattern determination table used to determine a variation pattern of a variation display game A control unit 300), the establishment of a predetermined condition, and that it comprises variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game based on the change pattern determination table (the effect control device 300), the.

  Further, the variation pattern determining means (the effect control device 300) can select a variation pattern for displaying the effect character 41a selected by the character selection means (the effect control device 300) in the reach state as the variation pattern. Become.

  Note that the player's operation is detected by pressing the operation button 25, but any player can be used as long as it can detect the player's operation. Further, the selection method is not limited to the above-described method, and any method may be used as long as the player can select a desired character. In addition, the occurrence of the high probability state as the specific gaming state is notified by a special result including only specific identification information, but the content to be notified is not limited to this. If there are multiple types of special results, and the benefits given to the player in the special game state or the game state after the end of the special game state differ depending on the special result, the game will be executed according to the special result composed only of specific identification information. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the state with the higher profit which a person obtains generate | occur | produces.

  Further, the background, voice, and the like may be changed in accordance with the change of the effect character associated with the specific identification information. That is, the game mode may be changed in accordance with the change of the effect character. In addition, when the effect character is changed during the stop time, the game control device 100 sets a long stop time as the predetermined change start condition is satisfied, and instructs the effect control device 300 to make this setting. To do. In this case, a long stop time may be indicated by including stop time information in the stop command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the variable display of the special figure variable display game is stopped. When not used, the stop time may be secured by delaying the transmission of the change start command instructing the start of the next special figure change display game by the stop time.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification differs in the mode of suggesting the probability state in the ambiguous notification effect mode.

  The ambiguous notification effect mode in the gaming machine of this modification has four suggestion modes, a festival mode, a post-festival mode, a normal mode, and a sleep mode, and any one is selected. Each suggestion mode has a different possibility of a normal probability state, and the possibility of a normal probability state increases in the order of festival mode, post-festival mode, normal mode, and sleep mode. The suggestion mode transition suggests the possibility of a normal probability state.

  Each suggestion mode is associated with an effect character, an effect character G in the festival mode, an effect character C in the post-festival mode, an effect character A in the normal mode, and sleep. An effect character E is associated with the mode. The effect character associated with each suggestion mode is an effect character that can be selected by the player. During the ambiguous notification effect mode, the display of the selected effect character in the selection display 41c indicates the suggestion mode corresponding to the effect character.

  This suggestion mode becomes a changeable state when a predetermined condition is established in the ambiguous notification production mode. At this time, a selection image as shown in FIG. 33A or a selection as shown in FIG. An image is displayed. In the selected image, an area indicating four modes is displayed, and the display color of one of the four areas is changed to indicate that the area is selected. The area where the display color changes is displayed so as to move sequentially to the adjacent area at a high speed, and when the player presses the first button 251 in this state, the movement of the area where the display color changes stops.

  The area where the display color is changed when the movement is stopped is the selected area, and the mode corresponding to this area is set. Note that, when the player presses the first button 251, the movement of the area whose display color changes stops and one area is selected. In practice, however, a predetermined area is selected. It has become. That is, although it seems that the mode is selected by the player's intention, the mode selected by the gaming machine according to the probability state is actually selected.

[Character change processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the character change process shown in FIG. 34 is performed instead of the character change process shown in FIG. In this character change process, first, it is determined whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B100). If the ambiguous notification effect mode is not set (step B100; No), the character change process is terminated. If the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B100; Yes), it is determined whether or not a character change condition is satisfied (step B101).

  The character change condition is, for example, a case where a predetermined number of games have been executed or a winning lottery for changing the effect character. If this character change condition is not satisfied (step B101; No), the character change process is terminated. If the character change condition is satisfied (step B101; Yes), the current probability state is acquired (step B102), and a character is selected based on the probability state (step B103).

  In the process of selecting a character based on the probability state (step B103), for example, in the case of a high probability state, a random value is extracted, and the performance character G for the festival mode, the performance character C for the post-festival mode, normal A character is selected by referring to a table set so that the selection probability decreases in the order of the mode effect character A and the sleep mode effect character E. In the normal probability state, the selection probability increases in the order of the performance character G for the festival mode, the performance character C for the after-festation mode, the performance character A for the normal mode, and the performance character E for the sleep mode. The table set as follows is used.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a selection determination operation (step B104). If there is a selection determination operation (step B104; Yes), the cursor is stopped at the effect character selected as described above. A process for setting an effect character (step B106) is performed, and the character change process is terminated. If there is no selection operation (step B104; No), it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of selection (step B105). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, is there a selection determination operation? It returns to determination (step B104) of no. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step B105; Yes), the cursor is stopped at the effect character selected as described above, and the character change is performed by setting the effect character (step B106). End the process. That is, the character selection means (production control device 300) selects the production character based on the probability state.

  By such processing, the suggestion mode is selected based on the probability state and the corresponding effect character is selected, and the interest in the ambiguous notification effect mode can be enhanced.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is different in the method of selecting the effect character by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (a), the effect button 25 of the present modification has a touch panel 253 where the first button is. When the effect character 41a can be changed, first, as shown in FIG. 35B, the identification information is displayed on the upper part of the display device 41, and the effect character is displayed on the lower part.

  When associating the identification information with the effect character, first, the touch panel 253 is operated to move the cursor 41e so as to overlap the identification information to be associated as shown in FIG. When the touch panel 253 is operated while the second button 252 is pressed in this state, the identification information moves together with the cursor 41e as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), when the identification information is moved so as to overlap the effect character 41a to be associated as shown in FIG. 35 (e) and the second button 252 is released in this state, as shown in FIG. 35 (f). The identification information is associated with the effect character. Thereafter, by repeating this operation, all the identification information can be associated with the effect character 41a in accordance with the player's preference.

  When the cursor 41e is moved to the area 41f indicated as “cancel” and the second button 252 is pressed, the association between the identification information and the effect character 41a is reset, and the state returns to the state of FIG. In addition, the player may have a function of instructing the gaming machine to automatically associate the identification information that has not been associated with the identification information by the player with the effect character 41a. good.

  Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to this modification also serves as a pre-reading notice for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game that has not yet been started.

  FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 show the stop time (t1 to t2 in FIG. 36) of the special figure display game that was executed immediately before the special figure change display game (t2 to t3 in FIG. 36) in which the result is a special result mode. The example in which the effect character that also serves as the pre-reading notice is changed is shown. At the start of the stop time of the special figure variation display game executed immediately before (t1 in FIG. 36), the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, during the stop time (t1 to t2 in FIG. 36), a selectable effect character 41a is displayed as shown in FIG. 8, and when the player selects the effect character, the effect character is set. Is done.

  The more the number of performance characters displayed in the result mode is included in the selectable performance characters displayed at this time, the higher the possibility that the result of the later special figure variation display game will be a special result. It has come to show that. For example, in FIG. 37 (b), all of the selectable effect characters are effect characters displayed in the result form, and it is highly likely that the result of the later special figure variation display game will be a special result. Show. In FIG. 37 (c), one of the selectable effects characters is an effect character displayed in a result form, and the result of the later special map variation display game is highly likely to be a special result. It shows no. In FIG. 37 (d), three of the selectable effect characters are special effect characters that cannot normally be selected, and the result of the later special map variation display game may be a special result. Is very high.

  In order to perform such control, in the character selection process shown in FIG. 27, when the selectable period starts (step B30; Yes), the effect control device 300 receives the game from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. With reference to the stored prefetch information, a process of determining the type of effect character that can be selected is performed.

  It should be noted that the greater the number of effect characters displayed in the result mode included in the selectable effect characters, the higher the possibility that the result of the later special figure variation display game will be a special result. However, it is not limited to this. For example, you may make it show that possibility that it will become a special result is so high that the number of the characters which the player has selected is large. In addition, the high possibility of a special result is reported, but with the same notice control, the probability of winning the falling lottery in the ambiguous notification production mode is notified, and the probability state is highly probable. It may be used to notify the high possibility of being in a state.

  In addition, although it is assumed that the effect character that also serves as a pre-reading notice is selected at the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game executed immediately before the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a special result mode, there are a plurality of start memories. If a prefetching result that can be notified is acquired, it may be performed at the stop time of the special figure variation display game executed two or more times before the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result becomes the special result mode.

  From the above, the start storage means (game control device 100) capable of extracting various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area, and storing the extracted various random numbers as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. A pre-determining means (game control device 100) for pre-determining the random number value stored as the start memory before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory, and a character selection means (the effect control device 300). ) Determines the type of character that can be selected based on the determination result by the prior determination means.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment performs various effects by using the effect characters associated with the identification information.

  The effect character of the present embodiment is different from the effect character shown in FIG. 6, but nine types of characters A to I are prepared in the same manner as the types of identification information 1 to 9. The characters 41a are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, it is possible to select an effect character to be associated. In the following description, an example in which the effect character G is associated with the specific identification information 7 will be described. Also, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the notice execution mode is not different depending on the selected character, but it may be different. Further, unlike the first embodiment, the display on the display device 41 normally displays only the identification information, and the identification information and the effect character are integrated when performing the effect of changing the display of the effect character step by step. Is displayed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect of the reach state as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the effect in the ambiguous notification effect mode as shown in FIG. An effect by a character is performed.

  In the reach state, a step-by-step notice effect for notifying the high possibility of becoming a special result mode is executed by an effect that changes the display of the character for production associated with the identification information step by step. Yes. In the notice of the high possibility of becoming a special result mode, as shown in FIG. 38, each of the production characters A to I has five stages in which the level increases in the order of a regular employee, a section manager, a section manager, a manager, and a president. It is shown that the higher the stage of change, the higher the possibility of becoming a special result mode.

  In addition, the possibility of becoming a special result mode is also notified in advance depending on the mode of change of the stage, and even if the final stage is the same, the stage is changed more than the case where it changes sequentially one by one. It is shown that there is a higher possibility that a special result mode is obtained when the value changes over the range. As described above, since there are a plurality of types of change modes, the contents of the staged advance notice can be varied, the advancement contents of the game can be notified in detail, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Even when such various notices are made, both the special figure changing display game and the notice can be recognized at the same time without diverting the line of sight from the display device 41, so that any one of them cannot be overlooked.

  It is also possible to execute a probability suggestion effect that suggests a probability state in the ambiguous notification effect mode by changing the display of the effect character in stages. As shown in FIG. 39, this probability suggestion can be changed in 7 stages, including the above 5 stages, 2 contract employees and 2 part-time workers. The level is set in the order of, and the level is set in the order of contract employee and part-time job.

  Then, it is notified that the probability state is a normal probability state by changing to the part-time job stage, and that the probability state is a high-probability state by changing to the president stage. That is, the change mode selected in the probability suggestion effect includes a change mode selected only in the normal probability state and a change mode selected only in the high probability state. In addition, if it is a high probability state, it is easy to shift to a higher level than the level of a normal employee, and if it is a normal probability state, it is easy to shift to a lower level than the level of a normal employee. It has come to be suggested.

  In this way, since the probability state may be notified by the step change of the production character, the player will concentrate on the step change of the production character. Both the special figure variation display game and the staged change of the effect character can be recognized simultaneously without diverting the line of sight from the device 41.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of a change in the effect character. Normally, only the identification information is displayed (here 7). And, in the staged notice effect that announces the high possibility of becoming a special result mode, the display of only the identification information is changed to the level of the normal employee, and then the stage of the chief, section manager, general manager, president is sequentially displayed. Change.

  Also, in the probabilistic suggestion effect that suggests the probability state in the ambiguous notification effect mode, the display changes from the display of only the identification information to the level of the regular employee, and then the level changes in the order of section manager, section manager, general manager, president. It is possible to execute the following two cases: a case where it is displayed, and a display where only the identification information is displayed to a normal employee's stage display, and then the contract employee and part-time job, and the case where the stage is changed so as to become lower. In these two types of changes, there is a common mode of change (identical display) from the identification information, which is the first stage, to the level of the regular employee, and by suggesting a probability state by ending the change at this stage It is also possible to end the production without first.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the step-by-step notice effect in the special map fluctuation display game. In this example, an example of changing to the president's stage in the reach state was shown. First, when the variable display is performed in the state where only the identification information is displayed and the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the stopped identification information is displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (b). The display changes to the level of the first level employee. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), an effect is produced in which flames erupt from the bottom, and the display changes to the second stage of chief as shown in FIG. 41 (d).

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), an effect is produced in which flames are ejected from the side, and the display changes to the fifth president's stage display as shown in FIG. 41 (f). As a result, it is notified that the possibility of a special result mode is very high. In addition, in this example, the stage shifts from the 2nd section chief to the 5th president's stage without going through the 3rd section manager and 4th department manager stage. It is notified that there is a high possibility that a special result mode will be obtained even if it jumps and changes. Thereafter, when the variation display of all the identification information is stopped as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the display returns to the display of only the original identification information as shown in FIG. 41 (h), and the variation display game is ended.

  In addition, the probability suggestion effect in the special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode suggests the probability state by changing the effect character during the variation display or when the variation display is stopped. When reaching the reach state, the display is temporarily returned to the display of only the identification information, and a step-by-step notice effect for notifying the high possibility of becoming a special result mode is performed.

  Next, control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. Basically, it is the same as the control in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, but the processing shown in FIG. 28 is not performed. Further, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 42 is performed instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern setting process]
In this variation pattern setting process, first, stop symbol information is acquired (step B100), and the current gaming state (probability state and effect mode) is acquired (step B101). Next, a variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation pattern table selected based on the acquired information and the information received from the game control device 100 (step B102). Then, a notice setting process for setting stepwise notice effects and probability suggestion effects is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

[Preliminary setting process]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B110). And when it is ambiguous alerting production mode (step B110; Yes), a probability state is acquired (step B111) and the process (step B112) which selects the kind of probability suggestion production based on a probability state is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step B113). On the other hand, when it is not the ambiguous notification effect mode (step B110; No), it is determined whether the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step B113).

  In the process of selecting the type of the probability suggesting effect based on the probability state (step B112), the stage finally reached based on the probability state is selected. In this selection, if the probability state is a high probability state, the ratio of selecting the change is increased so that the level is high, such as the section manager, section manager, general manager, and president. The ratio of selecting the change is increased so that becomes lower.

  In the determination (step B113) of whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, if the variation pattern is not a reach variation pattern (step B113; No), the notice setting process is terminated. When the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (step B113; Yes), a process of selecting the type of stepwise notice effect based on the stop symbol (step B114) is performed, and the notice setting process is terminated.

  In the process of selecting the type of staged notice effect based on the stop symbol (step B114), the stage that is finally reached is selected depending on whether or not the stop symbol is a special result mode. In addition, a change mode is selected from a plurality of predetermined change modes. In the case of the special result mode, a higher level is more likely to be selected as a final level than in the case of a loss, and a mode that changes over the level is more likely to be selected as a mode of change. In addition, based on the stop symbol, for the effect character associated with the identification information forming the stop symbol, the information about the finally reached stage and change mode determined as described above is set, and the step-by-step notice effect is set. Is set so that can be executed.

  In other words, the production control device 300 serves as a staged notice means for executing a staged notice effect in which the possibility of a special result is predicted by changing the display in stages. In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a selection unit that selects one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes.

  Although the probability suggestion effect is performed during the variable display or when the variable display is stopped, it may be performed in the reach state in the same manner as the stepwise notice effect. In this case, it is not performed simultaneously with the staged notice effect. Moreover, it is preferable to notify the player which staged notice effect or probability suggestion effect is being performed.

  From the above, when the predetermined display condition is satisfied, the display device 41 executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game advantageous to the player In a gaming machine including control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for generating a state, the control means displays character setting means (corresponding to a part or all of the plurality of identification information). A stage control device (stage control device 300), and staged notice means (stage control apparatus 300) for performing a staged notice effect in which the possibility of a special result is predicted by changing the display in stages, The staged notice means performs the staged notice effect by changing the effect character displayed in association with the identification information in a stepwise manner.

  Further, the stepwise notice means (production control device 300) is a selection means (stage control for selecting one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes as the display change mode in the stepwise notice effect for one performance character. Device 300).

  In addition, the control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) has a special result that is a result of non-notification setting means (effect control device 300) for setting a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified, and a variable display game result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the probability state to become either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and a stepwise notice means (effect control device) 300) can execute a probability suggestion effect that suggests a probability state by a step-by-step notice effect in the non-notification state, and the selection means (the effect control device 300) changes in accordance with the probability state in the probability suggestion effect. Will be selected.

  In addition, the change mode selected by the selection means (production control device 300) in the probability suggestion effect includes a change mode selected only in the normal probability state and a change mode selected only in the high probability state. In the initial predetermined stage, the same display is performed.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can notify the prefetch result of the falling lottery as a probability suggestion effect by a change of the effect character.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the step up / down process shown in FIG. 44 is performed in the process of selecting the type of probability suggestion effect (step B112) based on the probability state in the notice setting process shown in FIG.

[Step up / down processing]
In this step up / down process, first, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state (step B120). If the state is not a high probability state (step B120; No), the step up / down process is terminated. If it is in a high probability state (step B120; Yes), prefetch information regarding the result of the falling lottery is acquired (step B121), and it is determined whether or not the high probability state continues (step B122).

  And when a high probability state does not continue (step B122; No), the step down display of a symbol is set (step B123), and a step up / down process is complete | finished. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40, the display of only the identification information is changed to the display of the level of the flat employee, and then the contract employee and the part-time job are sequentially set in such a way that the stage is lowered, and the normal probability state It is predicted that it will be.

  Moreover, when a high probability state continues (step B122; Yes), the step up display of a symbol is set (step B124), and a step up / down process is complete | finished. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40, the display of only the identification information is changed to the display of the level employee, and then, the director, the section manager, the department manager, and the president are sequentially set to change the stage so that the level becomes higher, It is foretold that the high probability state will continue.

  In addition, it is good also as having performed the special figure fluctuation display game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) as an execution condition of a notice. Further, the advance notice may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine according to this modification also notifies the change pattern in a stepwise notice effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45, when the image changes to the baby image at the first stage change, and the change ends here, it is predicted that the possibility of a special result mode is not so high depending on the number of stages changed. At the same time, as the advance notice of the variation pattern, the reach state will be announced as a baby-related reach related to the baby. In addition, when the change in the second stage changes to a defective image and the change ends here, it is predicted that the possibility of becoming a special result mode is somewhat high depending on the number of changed stages, and as a notice of the fluctuation pattern It is to be noticed that the production of reach will be a Yankee-type reach related to defects.

  In order to perform such control, in the process of selecting the type of stepwise notice effect based on the stop symbol in the notice setting process shown in FIG. 43 (step B114), the determined fluctuation pattern is acquired and the fluctuation pattern is obtained. A related image is displayed at the end of the step-by-step notice effect, and a process for determining the number of steps in the step-by-step notice effect based on the result of the special figure variation display game is performed.

  If the order of image change in the staged notice effect is the same as the order in which the reach reliability associated with the image increases, even if the order of image change is predetermined as in the above-described embodiment. As in this modification, it is possible to simultaneously give a notice of the possibility of becoming a special result mode and a notice of the effect in the reach state. In addition, if all the reach reliability related to each image is the same, a notice of a high possibility of becoming a special result mode is made by changing the stage in which the image related to the effect of the reach to be performed appears. It is possible to make a notice of reach in the reach state at the same time.

  In other words, a variation pattern selection means (game control device 100, production control device 300) for selecting a variation pattern of the variation display game is provided, and the staged notice unit (stage control device 300) depends on the number of stages in the staged notice. Predict the possibility of a special result, and make the change pattern notice by making the last image displayed in the stepwise notice the image related to the change pattern selected by the change pattern selection means It becomes that.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modification can be rendered by the rendering character selected by the player, similarly to the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to execute the reach effect as shown in FIGS. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect in the reach state as shown in FIG. In the effect in the reach state shown in FIG. 46, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), it is specific identification information associated with the effect character 41a selected by the player as the central symbol to be finally stopped. Stops temporarily and temporarily stops in a disengaged manner. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the effect character 41a selected by the player is separated from the identification information, and the identification information is changed again as shown in FIG. 46 (c). At this time, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), an effect of spitting flames is made as an effect by the effect character 41a separated from the identification information.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), a special result mode composed only of the specific identification information 7 is derived, and as shown in FIGS. 46 (f) and 46 (g), the effect separated from the identification information. The character for character 41a returns to its original state, and as shown in FIG. 46 (h), a special result mode composed of the effect character 41a selected by the player is displayed.

  By performing such an effect, it is possible to give an impression of being a big hit with the effect of the effect character 41a selected by the player's intention, and the character can be attached and the interest of the game can be enhanced. The contents of the effects in FIGS. 46C and 46D may differ depending on the effect character to be selected.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and if the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the player is notified. A gaming machine comprising control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for generating an advantageous special game state, wherein the control means associates an effect character with some or all of a plurality of identification information. Character setting means for displaying (effect control device 300) and stepwise notice means (effect control device 300) for executing stepwise notice effect for notifying the possibility of a special result by changing the display stepwise. The step-by-step notice means performs step-by-step notice by changing step-by-step the effect character to be displayed in association with the identification information.

  Therefore, the step-by-step notice means performs step-by-step notice by changing the effect character displayed in association with the identification information step by step, so that both the variable display game and the notice are given without diverting the line of sight from the display device. Can be recognized at the same time, can concentrate on the identification symbol, and can concentrate on the game.

  Further, the stepwise notice means (production control device 300) is a selection means (stage control for selecting one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes as the display change mode in the stepwise notice effect for one performance character. Device 300).

  Therefore, the staged notice means includes selection means for selecting one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes as the display change mode in the staged notice effect for one performance character. The content of the game can be announced in detail and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Even if such various notices are made, both the variable display game and the notice can be recognized at the same time without diverting the line of sight from the display device.

  In addition, the control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) has a special result that is a result of non-notification setting means (effect control device 300) for setting a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified, and a variable display game result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the probability state to become either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and a stepwise notice means (effect control device) 300) can execute a probability suggestion effect that suggests a probability state by a step-by-step notice effect in the non-notification state, and the selection means (the effect control device 300) changes in accordance with the probability state in the probability suggestion effect. To choose.

  Therefore, since the selection means selects the change mode according to the probability state in the probability suggestion effect, the probability state can be suggested by the change mode of the effect character.

  In addition, the change mode selected by the selection means (production control device 300) in the probability suggestion effect includes a change mode selected only in the normal probability state and a change mode selected only in the high probability state. The same display is performed at an initial predetermined stage.

  Therefore, the change modes selected by the selection means in the probability suggestion effect include a change mode selected only in the normal probability state and a change mode selected only in the high probability state, both of which are the same at the initial predetermined stage. Since the display is performed, the interest of the game in the non-notification state can be improved. That is, since the probability state may be notified by a step change of the effect character, the player will concentrate on the step change of the effect character. It is possible to simultaneously recognize both the variable display game and the staged change of the effect character without diverting the line of sight. And since it is the same display in the initial stage of the staged change of the production character, if the staged change of the production character is finished at this stage, it is possible not to report the probability state, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  In addition, an operation unit (production effect button 25) that generates an operation signal by the player's operation is provided, and the control means (game control device 100, production control device 300) has a plurality of predetermined productions based on the operation signal. Character selecting means (effect control device 300) for selecting one effect character from the character for use is provided, and the character setting means (effect control device 300) identifies the character for effect selected by the character selection means with specific identification information. It is made to correspond to.

  Accordingly, the player includes an operation unit that generates an operation signal by the player's operation and a character selection unit that selects one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal. The desired character can be selected at the player's will. Further, since the character setting means associates the effect character selected by the character selection means with specific identification information, the player can play the game with his / her feelings, and the interest of the game is further enhanced. .

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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.

10 gaming machine 25 operation button (operation part)
41 display device 41a effect character 100 game control device (control means, probability setting means)
300 Production control device (control means, character setting means, stepwise notice means, selection means, non-notification setting means, character selection means)

Claims (5)

Control that executes a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine comprising means,
The control means includes
Character setting means for displaying a production character in association with some or all of the plurality of identification information;
A staged notice means for performing a staged notice effect for notifying the high possibility of the special result by changing the display in stages, and
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the step-by-step notice means performs step-by-step notice by changing step-by-step the effect character displayed in association with the identification information. The stepwise notice means is:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising selection means for selecting one change mode from a plurality of types of change modes as a display change mode in the stepwise notice effect for one performance character. The control means includes
Non-notification setting means for setting a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the probability state;
Probability setting means for setting a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the special result to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state,
In the non-notification state, the stepwise notice means can execute a probability suggestion effect that suggests a probability state by a stepwise notice effect,
The selection means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein in the probability suggestion effect, the change mode is selected according to the probability state. In the change mode selected by the selection means in the probability suggestion effect,
4. The change mode selected only in the normal probability state and the change mode selected only in the high probability state, both of which perform the same display at an initial predetermined stage. Game machines. It has an operation part that generates an operation signal by the player's operation
The control means includes
Character selection means for selecting one effect character from a plurality of effect characters determined in advance based on the operation signal,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the character setting means associates the effect character selected by the character selection means with specific identification information.

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