JP2012034888A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow performance to be executed without decreasing excitement and enjoyment of a game, in a game machine configured to conduct continuous performance over a plurality of variation display games.SOLUTION: A continuous notice controller (performance control device 300), if start memory storing variation mode-deciding random number values (variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3) for deriving ready-to-win variation 2 as a first half variation pattern is determined to be in a RAM 111 as a result of determination by a prior determination means (game control device 100), makes advance-reading performance executable up to a specific symbol variation display game based on the start memory, and even if the variation mode-deciding random number values are determined to be random number values for performing reduced variation as the first half variation as a result of determination by the prior determination means (game control device 100), makes an advance-reading performance executable up to a specific symbol variation display game based on the start memory.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect over a plurality of variation display games based on the determination result of the random number value in the start memory, and the variation pattern is changed by redetermination at the variation start time. is there. In such a gaming machine, for example, even if there is a random value that is a big hit in the start-up memory, or only a random value that is out of place, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by performing continuous notice notification. There is known a method for making an announcement or notifying the result (for example, see Patent Document 1).
In addition, in the current gaming machine, the random number value is determined at the time when the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening is stored as the start memory, and the random value is determined again at the start of the variable display game. This is because when determining the variation pattern, it is necessary to consider the variation time depending on the number of start memories at that time, for example, when the number of start memories at the time when the start memory is newly stored is large. The variation pattern for the newly stored start memory is short. However, when the number of start memories at that time is small when the determination is made again at the start of the variation, the change pattern for the start memory is Since it is desirable to change to a long one, the variation pattern set in advance at the time stored as the start memory is changed to a variation pattern adapted to the storage state at the time of starting the variation.

JP 2003-290515 A

Here, when a gaming machine that performs continuous advance notice as in Patent Document 1 is applied to an existing game machine, even if it is determined in advance that continuous advance notice is to be executed, a change pattern is determined by re-determination at the actual start of change. It is highly possible that will be changed.
For example, it is assumed that the determination at the time when a new start prize is generated determines that continuous notice is given up to the variable display game based on the start prize based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. However, depending on the state of the starting memory number at the start of the fluctuation of the variable display game based on the newly generated start prize, the fluctuation pattern in the last variable display game for which a continuous continuous notice is performed may cause the continuous notice. It is highly probable that sufficient fluctuation time cannot be secured, and the meaning of executing continuous notice until then will be lost. In this case, the player falls into a sense that his expectation is betrayed, and the interest in the game is reduced.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to enable an effect to be executed in a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games without lowering the interest in the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Starting storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game as a starting memory together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of the game ball in the starting winning area;
Pre-determining means for comparing and comparing a random value stored in correspondence with the starting storage stored in the starting storage means with a predetermined determination value before execution of the variable display game based on the starting storage;
Fluctuation start determining means for comparing a random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory stored in the start storage means with the determination value when executing a variable display game based on the start memory;
Game execution control means for executing the fluctuation display game based on the determination result of the fluctuation start determination means;
Continuous notice control means for performing control related to continuous notice that enables execution of continuous effects over a plurality of the change display games based on the determination result by the change start determination means or the prior determination means,
The random value includes
A jackpot determination random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game,
A variation mode determination random value for determining a variation mode of the variation display game,
In the variation mode determined by the random number value for variation mode determination,
Including at least a variation time of the variation display game and a reach mode in the variation display game,
The fluctuation start determination means and the prior determination means are:
Jackpot determination means for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value;
Variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the variation display game based on a variation mode determination value corresponding to the variation mode determination random value,
The variation mode determination value includes
An execution time determination value for setting an execution time of the variable display game;
A normal variation mode determination value that is set to a state that does not generate a reach state as the reach mode according to the start memory number;
There is a reach variation mode determination value that is set to a state that generates a reach state as the reach mode according to the start memory number,
The execution time judgment value includes
A first determination value in which either the first variation time or the second variation time shorter than the first variation time is set as the variation time according to the number of start memories stored in the start storage means, and the start A second determination value in which either the third variation time or a fourth variation time shorter than the second variation time and longer than the second variation time is set as the variation time according to the number of memories. ,
The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the reach variation mode determination value, and the start memory stores the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the second determination value Is determined to be in the start memory means, the continuous notice can be executed over the variable display game based on the start memory,
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, even when it is determined that the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value and corresponds to the second determination value, The continuous notice can be executed over a variable display game.

Here, the “variable display device” may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, or a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, and a rotating drum are used. It may be combined with a mechanical display device or the like as long as it includes an image displayable area.
The “continuous notice” includes a notice effect in a single variable display game.
The “second determination value” is a determination value that serves as a reference for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the number of start memories stored in the start storage means differs between the determination by the prior determination means (so-called prefetch determination) and the determination by the fluctuation start means. A reach state is generated at the time of determination by the pre-determining means, and a reach state is not generated at the time of determination by the change starting means after being determined as a variation mode corresponding to the second determination value, and the second determination value is supported. Even when the variation mode is determined, the fourth variation time longer than at least the second variation time is secured. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform a continuous notice that is consistent with the contents of the effect of the continuous notice set at the time of the pre-reading determination, so that the effect of the continuous notice can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The normal variation mode determination value includes
A first normal variation mode having a first normal variation mode in which the variation time specified by the variation mode determined by the variation mode determination unit is set to a time value equivalent to the variation time capable of generating the reach state. Judgment value,
A second normal variation mode determination value that is set shorter than the first normal variation time and has a second normal variation time in which a time value capable of executing a predetermined effect is set;
A third normal variation mode determination value that is set shorter than the second normal variation time and has a third normal variation time that is set to a time value at which a predetermined effect cannot be performed;
Contains
As a result of the determination by the variation start determination unit or the prior determination unit, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value, and the start memory number stored in the start storage unit is a predetermined number. The first normal variation mode determination value is set as the first determination value and the second determination value,
As a result of the determination by the variation start determination unit or the prior determination unit, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value, and the start memory number stored in the start storage unit is a predetermined number. In this case, the third normal variation mode determination value is set as the first determination value, and the second normal variation mode determination value is set as the second determination value.

  Here, the “predetermined effect” means, for example, a continuous notice effect.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the start memory that stores the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is started as a result of the determination by the prior determination unit. After being determined to be in the storage means and set to execute the continuous notice over the variation display game based on the start memory, the start memory number becomes a predetermined number or more at the time of determination by the change start means, and the variation mode Even when the random number value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value, the second normal variation mode determination value is set as the second determination value, so that a predetermined effect can be executed in the variation display game. A second normal variation time in which the time value is set is secured. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform a continuous notice that is consistent with the contents of the effect of the continuous notice set at the time of the pre-reading determination, so that the effect of the continuous notice can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The variation mode for generating the reach state determined by the variation mode determination unit is configured by a plurality of reach variation modes having different execution modes and appearance frequencies,
The reach variation mode determination value includes
A first reach variation mode determination value in which a normal reach variation mode is set;
A second reach variation mode determination value in which a reach variation mode having an appearance frequency lower than the normal reach variation mode is set;
Contains
The second reach variation mode determination value is a common determination value that does not change the type of reach variation mode determined according to the number of start memories stored in the start storage means,
The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, when it is determined that there is the start memory storing the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the common determination value, the process continues until the variation display game based on the start memory. The continuous notice can be executed.

  Here, the “common determination value” is the same value between the tables even when the determination table used according to the number of starting memories (the number of holdings) is different when comparing the random number value and the predetermined determination value. This is the judgment value set in.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that there is a start memory storing the random number for determining the variation mode corresponding to the common determination value as a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variation based on the start memory The variation mode of the display game is not changed between the determination by the prior determination unit and the determination by the variation start unit.
Therefore, since a continuous presentation is performed up to the variable display game based on the start memory, and a reach state inconsistent with the continuous presentation does not occur at the end, an effective presentation can be executed. It is possible to perform the production without reducing the interest in

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the start memory that stores the random number value for determining the variation mode corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is stored in the start storage unit. When it is determined that there are more than a certain number, the continuous notice can be executed over the variable display game based on the start memory.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the start memory that stores the random number value for determining the variation mode corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value as a result of the determination by the prior determination unit is started. If it is determined that there are a predetermined number or more in the storage means, continuous notice can be executed. Even when the start memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number and the second normal variation mode determination value is set as the second determination value at the time of the determination by the variation start means, the predetermined number is displayed in each variation display game for which the setting has been made. The second normal variation time in which the time value capable of executing the effect is set is secured. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform a continuous notice that is consistent with the contents of the effect of the continuous notice set at the time of the pre-reading determination, so that the effect of the continuous notice can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with the upper limit being a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game state;
The continuous notice control means is
When the specific gaming state ends, the start-up memory that stores the change-mode determining random value corresponding to the reach change mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is stored in the start storage means The continuous notice can be executed over the variable display game based on the start-up memory on the condition that it is played.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since it becomes possible to execute the continuous notice following the specific gaming state, it is possible to suitably suppress a decrease in interest due to the end of the specific gaming state.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with the upper limit being a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game state;
The continuous notice control means is
Corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value at a timing at which a predetermined number of variation display games before the upper limit variation display game at which the specific gaming state is to end are started When the starting memory for storing the variation mode determining random value to be stored is stored in the starting storage means, the continuous notice can be executed over the variation display game based on the starting memory. And

  According to the invention described in claim 6, it is possible to execute a continuous notice different from normal, such as executing a continuous notice before the end of the specific gaming state until the normal state is reached over the end of the specific gaming state. By doing so, it is possible to more suitably suppress the interest reduction due to the end of the specific gaming state.

  According to the present invention, since the number of start memories stored in the start storage means differs between the determination by the prior determination means (so-called prefetch determination) and the determination by the fluctuation start means, the determination by the prior determination means The reach state is sometimes generated and the variation mode corresponding to the second determination value is determined, and then the reach state is not generated at the time of determination by the variation start means and the variation mode corresponding to the second determination value is determined. Even in this case, a fourth variation time longer than at least the second variation time is secured. Therefore, it becomes possible to perform a continuous notice that is consistent with the contents of the effect of the continuous notice set at the time of the pre-reading determination, so that the effect of the continuous notice can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. (A) is a variation pattern determination table when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order and the number of reserved memories at the time of determination is 1. FIG. It is an example of a variation pattern determination table when the number is four. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process executed during the special figure routine process of FIG. 13, and (b) is a special chart executed during the special figure routine process of FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure change process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the frequency | count update process of a fluctuation | variation performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 executed during the jackpot end setting process of FIG. 20, and (b) is a jackpot end setting process executed during the jackpot end processing of FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of 2. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3 executed during the jackpot end processing in FIG. 20, and (b) is a jackpot end setting process executed during the jackpot end processing in FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the 1st main process performed by CPU (1st) of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of 2nd main process performed by CPU (2nd) of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a normal game process executed during the 2nd main process in FIG. 24. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a 1st scene control process executed during the 1st main process of FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a changing process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process performed during the process in fluctuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the frequency change management process performed during the process in process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the symbol stop process performed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of fanfare processing executed during the 1st scene control processing of FIG. 26. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of an ending process executed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. 26. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a prefetch information command reception process executed during the 1st scene control process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect setting process 1 performed during the prefetch information command reception process of FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining prefetch effect setting processing in Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart for explaining a variation count management process in Modification 2; 10 is a flowchart for explaining prefetch information command reception processing in Modification 2. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process 2 in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display apparatus 41 at the time of performing the special prefetch effect set in the prefetch effect setting process 2 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a variation count management process in another example of Modification 2; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time-short end specific prefetch effect setting process performed during the frequency | count fluctuation | variation management process of FIG.

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

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). 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. A lower tray 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the tray ball outlet 22 and the upper tray 21 are full, and an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device are provided. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

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

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

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

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

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 opening / closing 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).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c 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.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (first special figure 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. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (second special figure display) 52 for a figure fluctuation display game. Although not shown in the collective display device 50, the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game composed of a variable display section (common figure display) for the normal figure variable display game and four LED lamps. Special figure 1 hold indicator for notification and special figure 2 hold indicator for special figure 2 variable display game notification, for start memory number notification of general figure variable display game composed of two LED lamps The first game status indicator that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of a big hit, the second gaming state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a short time state, and the gaming machine 10 A high-probability alarm that displays that the probability status of the jackpot is a high-probability state when the power is turned on, and a number-of-rounds indicator that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot is hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) are provided. Yes.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the first special figure display 51 and the second special figure display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 41 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The center segment blinks 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. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher 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. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on a general figure hold display (not shown) for notifying the start prize number 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 change display game is executed by a change display unit (usual display device) (not shown) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (ordinary graphics, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. The change display is performed, and after a predetermined change display time elapses, 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 universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the 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 ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display (not shown) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the display device 41 of the center case 40. Is also displayed.
Here, the game control device 100, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 which are the start winning areas, up to a predetermined upper limit number with the execution right of the special figure variable display game as start memory. It functions as a starting storage means for storing together with a random value.

The game control device 100 uses the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 to display 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 starting memory thereof. Play a variable 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 for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

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

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 subtracted 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.

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

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

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

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device proceeds and reaches the 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 (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is 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, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determination random number (big hit determination random number) of a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, a fluctuation in the special figure variation display game. Generates variation pattern random numbers (variation mode determination random numbers) for determining patterns (including the execution time of variation display games in various reach and non-reach variation display), random numbers for determining hits of ordinary variable display games, etc. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  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. Any one of a plurality of variation pattern tables is selected 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, a predetermined timing immediately after recovery from a power failure, etc. The fluctuation pattern table is selected and acquired.

  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, the 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 bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The 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 an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator 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. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A change stop command, a big hit end command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 300 drives a board decoration device (for example, a lamp 40c provided on the center case 40) 42 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for controlling, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and a game board 30 ( A board production motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a board production device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41) provided in the center case 40); A frame effect mode for driving and controlling a motor 45 (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) provided on the front frame 12. Motor control circuit 335 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number 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 a general-purpose display (not shown), a process for displaying a general-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.
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. A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

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

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a 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 big hit. To perform the process.
For example, if the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, it is a big hit and special. It becomes a gaming state (so-called big hit state).

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, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0) from the opening of the big winning opening. .5 seconds) until one of the conditions is achieved is defined as one round, which is a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times (first operation mode) or 2 times ( Second operation mode)) Continue (repeating) control (cycle game) is performed.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is 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.

Next, a method for selecting a variation pattern in the special map variation display game will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the variation pattern determines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern is determined based on the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories), and the like. FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern determination table in the case where a special result mode is not derived in the special diagram variation display game (when it is out of place).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern determination table shows the number of stored memories (for example, reservations 1 to 4) at a predetermined timing (at the time of start winning or at the start of the special figure variation display game) when the variation pattern is determined. Depending on the table to be referenced. For example, FIG. 5A shows a variation pattern determination table when the number of reserved memories is “1”, and FIG. 5B shows a variation pattern determination table when the number of reserved memories is “4”. Yes.

When the variation pattern determination table is selected according to the number of reserved memories at the predetermined timing, first, a second half group lottery for determining a reach system (second half variation pattern table) is performed. Specifically, in the reach system, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 1 (variation mode determination random value) (for example, any value from “0” to “49999”) to read out the ROM 111B. It is determined by comparing with the determination value (variation mode determination value) stored in
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the number of holdings when the second half group lottery is 1, the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 45000 pieces of “0” to “44999”. If the value is any one of the numbers, the non-reach table is selected as the reach system (second half fluctuation pattern table). If the value is any one of 3611 numbers from “45000” to “48610” (first reach variation mode determination value), the normal reach table is selected as the reach system, and “48611” to “49928”. SP (special) 1 reach table is selected as the reach system, and any one of the 1318 numbers (second reach variation mode determination value, common determination value) is “49929” to “49981”. If the value is any one of the 53 numbers (second reach variation mode determination value, common determination value), the SP2 reach table is selected as the reach system, and 18 values “49982” to “49999” are selected. If the value is any one of the numbers (second reach variation mode judgment value, common judgment value), the SP3 reach table is selected as the reach system. .

In addition, when the number of reserved memories when the second half group lottery is 4, if the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is any value of 48500 numbers from “0” to “48499”, the reach system is The reachless table will be selected. In addition, if the value is any one of 111 numbers “48500” to “48610” (first reach variation mode determination value), the normal reach table is selected as a reach system for generating normal reach.
Then, regarding the determination of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of the values “48611” to “49999”, as in the case where the reserved storage is 1, any one of 1318 numbers “48611” to “49928” ( SP (special) 1 reach table is selected if it is the second reach variation mode judgment value (common judgment value), and any one of 53 numbers from “49929” to “49981” (second reach). SP2 reach table is selected if it is a variation mode determination value or common determination value), and any one of 18 numbers “49982” to “49999” (second reach variation mode determination value, common determination) is selected. Value), the SP3 reach table is selected.
Although illustration is omitted, even when the number of reserved memories when performing the second half group lottery is 2 or 3, the determination of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of the values “48611” to “49999” is 1, As in the case of 4, if any of the 1318 numbers from “48611” to “49928” is selected, the SP (special) 1 reach table is selected, and 53 items from “49929” to “49981” are selected. The SP2 reach table is selected if the value is any one of the numbers, and the SP3 reach table is selected if the value is any one of the 18 numbers “49982” to “49999”. It will be.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the determination value for determining each reach state group equal to or higher than the SP1 reach is set to the same value in the table regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of the determination. This means that it is possible to determine which group is selected with the same determination value (common determination value).

Next, when the reach system (second half fluctuation pattern table) is determined, the second half fluctuation pattern is determined based on the reach system. Specifically, in the latter half variation pattern, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 2 (for example, any value of 200 numbers “0” to “199”) to read out the ROM 111B. It is determined by comparing with the judgment value stored in.
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the number of reserved memories when performing the latter half pattern lottery is 1, and the reachless table is selected as the reach system, the obtained variation pattern Regardless of the value of random number 2 (“0” to “199”), “no reach” is selected as the latter half fluctuation pattern. Further, when the normal reach table is selected as the reach system, if the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 2 is any one of 80 numbers “0” to “79”, the second half variation pattern is N. If (normal) reach 1 is selected and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is any one of 120 numbers from “80” to “199”, N (normal) reach 2 is set as the second half fluctuation pattern. Will be selected.

Subsequently, when the latter half variation pattern is determined, the first half variation pattern is determined based on the latter half variation pattern. Specifically, in the first half variation pattern, the game control device 30 acquires (extracts) the variation pattern random number 3 (for example, any value of 250 numbers “0” to “249”) to read out the ROM 111B. It is determined by comparing with the judgment value stored in.
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the first half variation pattern lottery is 1 and the number of reserved memories is 1, and no reach is selected as the second half variation pattern, the obtained variation If the value of pattern random number 3 is any one of 125 numbers from “0” to “124” (first determination value, first normal variation mode determination value), normal variation 1 as the first half variation pattern (Variation time (first normal variation time); 12s) is selected, and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 125 numbers from “125” to “249” (second determination value, first 1 normal fluctuation mode determination value), the first half fluctuation 2 (fluctuation time (first normal fluctuation time); 12 s) is selected as the first half fluctuation pattern.
When N reach 1 and 2 are selected as the latter half variation pattern, the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 25 numbers from “0” to “24” (first determination). Value), reach variation 1 (variation time (first variation time); 3s) is selected, and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 100 numbers “25” to “124”. Is the reach variation 1 (variation time (first variation time); 11 s), and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 125 numbers from “125” to “249”. Value (second determination value), reach variation 2 (variation time (third variation time); 12 s) is selected.
Here, when “reach fluctuation 2” is selected during the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 12), the special figure fluctuation display game for executing the reach fluctuation 2 is a prefetch effect (continuous notice effect). It becomes an execution target.
Further, when SP (special) 1 reach A and B are selected as the latter half fluctuation pattern, the value of the obtained fluctuation pattern random number 3 is any one of 225 numbers “0” to “224”. If reach variation 2 is selected, reach variation 3 (variation time; 26 s) if the value of variation pattern random number 3 is any one of the 25 numbers “225” to “249”. ) Will be selected.
Further, when SP (special) 2 reach A is selected as the latter half fluctuation pattern, reach fluctuation 2 is selected regardless of the value of the obtained fluctuation pattern random number 3. If SP (special) 2 reach B is selected as the second half variation pattern, the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 183 numbers “0” to “182”. If the reach variation 2 is selected and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 25 numbers “183” to “207”, the reach variation 3 (variation time; 26 s) is selected, If the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is any one of 42 numbers “208” to “249”, the reach fluctuation 3 (fluctuation time: 56 s) is selected.
When SP (special) 3 reach A is selected as the latter half variation pattern, the obtained variation pattern random number 3 may be any one of 160 numbers from “0” to “159”. For example, if the reach variation 2 is selected and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 90 numbers “160” to “249”, the reach variation 3 (variation time; 26 s) is selected. Will be. When SP (special) 3 reach B is selected as the latter half variation pattern, reach variation 2 is selected regardless of the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 3.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the number of reserved memories when the first half pattern lottery is performed and no reach is selected as the second half variation pattern, the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 3 Is any value of 125 numbers from “0” to “124” (first determination value, third normal variation mode determination value), a super shortened variation (variation time (second variation time, 3 s) is selected, and the value of the variation pattern random number 3 is any one of 125 numbers from “125” to “249” (second determination value, second normal variation) If it is an aspect determination value), a shortened variation (variation time (fourth variation time, second normal variation time); 8 s) is selected.
In other words, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 3 is “130”, the selected first-half variation pattern changes depending on whether the number of reserved memories when performing the first-half pattern lottery is 1 or 4. Become.
Here, the variation time of the shortening variation is set to 8 seconds and is set to be shorter than the variation time of the reach variation 2 (12 seconds), but the pre-reading effect is set to be executable even in the shortening variation. ing. As a result, the number of reserved memories when the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 12) is performed is “1”, the reach variation 2 is selected as the first half variation pattern, and becomes the execution target of the prefetch effect. When the special figure fluctuation display game based on the game is executed, the number of stored memories is “4”, so that the pre-reading effect can be executed even when the shortened fluctuation is selected as the first half fluctuation pattern. .
The determination value for determining the first half variation pattern when a reach pattern of N reach or more (N reach pattern, SP1 to 3 reach pattern) is selected as the second half variation pattern is the case where the number of reserved memories is 1. Since it is set to the same value as the table value (see FIG. 5A), the description thereof is omitted.

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 is a main process (mainly see FIGS. 6 and 7) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 8).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), in step S10, the data value of the power failure inspection region 1 is checked among the power failure inspection regions provided in the RWM (step S10). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power outage inspection area 1 is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the data in the power outage inspection area 2 is checked (step S12), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  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 value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). 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 S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then the high information provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator) is set in the region (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all subsequent stack areas (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, a time value for outputting the external information related to clearing the RWM is set (step S27), a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. move on.

In step S29, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs processing to start the circuit.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal and a random number having a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). 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) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) 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 S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt 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 S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and repeats determination (loop process) of whether the power failure generate | occur | produced. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure or the like is correct. Whether or not the game machine 10 is backed up can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, 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 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register 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 S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual 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 S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), 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. S56) 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 S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process relating to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process relating to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) 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 S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S64), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S64). Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above 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. 9, in the special game process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do.
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 big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. 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.

  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, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already been typed up, or whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired after being updated (-1) (step A3). If it is determined that the game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a process for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (step) A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table 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 special game process number.

  If the special figure 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 production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, the special figure change for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. Medium processing (step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type (2R big hit or 16R big hit). In addition, special chart display processing (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit (2R big hit or 16R big hit), setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. )I do.

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, 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. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.

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

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

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 A16 and the subsequent processes are performed.
Here, the game control device 100 constitutes a game execution control means for executing the special figure variation display game based on the determination result of the special figure 1, variation start processing.

  First, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special game process (FIG. 9) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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 A113) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; 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 A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115).
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 A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared and started. After preparing a table for setting information on hold by the mouth 2 (step A116), the special start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; 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-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing 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. 11, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. 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 the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (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. The number of times output (start port signal control output number) is loaded, the loaded value is updated (+1), and it is checked whether the output number overflows (step A205). If it is determined that the overflow does not occur (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, 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 A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A210) is performed.
Then, 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) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). ), A special decoration figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) is performed.

Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded (the big hit symbol random number is extracted), prepared (step A216), and the corresponding big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A217). ). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A218), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is stored. Is loaded (extracting the variation pattern random number 2), the loaded value is saved in the variation pattern random number 2 save area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted). The loaded value is saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (step A220).
Here, the RWM (RAM 111C in the present embodiment) is based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the start winning port 36 or the normal variation winning device 37) as a start memory. Starting storage means for storing together with random number values up to the upper limit number.

  Subsequently, a special figure hold information determination process (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A222), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A223; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A224), and command setting processing (Step A225) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A222 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A223; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the above-described special figure 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. 12, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231).
Here, the “condition for executing the pre-reading effect” means that 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, or the start port When the input of the switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and , Means that you are not in a big hit. 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 in step A232, when the conditions which may perform a prefetch effect are not satisfy | filled (step A232; No), a special figure pending | holding information determination process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), a big hit determination process (step A233) is performed. In other words, the jackpot determination process serves as a jackpot determination means for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is out of place (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A235), and the process proceeds to step A240.
On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is set (step A236), and the big hit symbol random number is set. And a corresponding winning information pointer is obtained (step A237). Next, a jackpot information table and an address table are set (step A238), and a jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A239).

  Subsequently, in step A240, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (big hit information table or outlier information table) (step A240), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A241). . Next, a start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A242), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A243).

Subsequently, a start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored is prepared (step A244), a start port winning effect command to be monitored is prepared (step A245), special figure information setting processing (step A246), and second half fluctuation Pattern setting processing (step A247) and variation pattern setting processing (step A248) are performed. That is, the latter half variation pattern setting process and the variation pattern setting process constitute a variation mode determination unit that determines the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the variation mode determination values corresponding to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3.
Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is calculated and prepared (step A249), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A250). Then, command setting processing (step A251) is performed.
Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A252), a command setting process (step A253) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 compares the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory stored in the RAM 111C with a predetermined determination value before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Make a means.

[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. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301).
If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A303).
If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether or not 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 saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (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, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 holding 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.
After that, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold count 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.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A314) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is terminated.
In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. 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.

[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 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14A, first, the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and jackpot information is performed on the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not there is. Similarly, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed. That is, the big hit flag 1 setting process and the big hit flag 1 setting process constitute a big hit determination means for determining the derivation of the special result when the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related 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 number) ) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A324).
Subsequently, after the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
Thereafter, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and a special figure information setting process (step A330) for setting 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 A331) 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 A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the latter half variation pattern setting process and the variation pattern setting process constitute a variation mode determination unit that determines the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the variation mode determination values corresponding to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3.
Here, the game control device 100 compares the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory stored in the RAM 111C with the determination value when executing the special figure variable display game based on the start memory. Make a means.

[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, like the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. Then, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A341) for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a big hit. Similarly, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed. That is, the big hit flag 2 setting process and the big hit flag 2 setting process constitute a big hit determination means for determining the derivation of the special result when the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A344).
Subsequently, after the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A345), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A346).

Next, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A347), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A348).
Thereafter, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A349), and special figure information setting processing (step A350) 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 A351) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A352) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A353) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the latter half variation pattern setting process and the variation pattern setting process constitute a variation mode determination unit that determines the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the variation mode determination values corresponding to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3.
Here, the game control device 100 compares the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory stored in the RAM 111C with the determination value when executing the special figure variable display game based on the start memory. Make a means.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special symbol changing process, first, it is checked whether the symbol information is out of symbol information (step A521).
In step A521, when the symbol information is out of symbol information (step A522; Yes), it is checked whether the latter half variation number is a reachless variation number (step A523).

In step A523, if the latter half change number is a change number without reach (step A524; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of disconnection is set (step A525), and the process proceeds to step A528.
On the other hand, in step A523, if the latter half change number is not a reachless change number (step A524; No), a special figure display time pointer at the time of detachment is set (step A526), and the process proceeds to step A528.
In step A521, if the symbol information is not out of the pattern information (step A522; No), a special symbol display time pointer for the big hit or the small hit is set (step A527), and the process proceeds to step A528.

  In step A528, a special figure display time table is set, and the stop time corresponding to the special figure display time pointer is acquired (step A529). Subsequently, after saving the special figure display time in the special figure game processing timer area (step A530), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A531) for shifting to the special figure display process is performed. The process during change is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A542). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A543), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A544).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A545), and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM is cleared (step A546). Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A547). If it is a jackpot (step A548; Yes), the RWM jackpot flag 2 area is cleared (step A554). Next, a signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A555), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A556). ), The process proceeds to step A557.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A548; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. Then, the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A550). Then, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A551), and if it is a jackpot (step A552; Yes), a signal relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart 1 jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game is sent to the RWM. Are saved in the test signal output data area (step A553), the round number upper limit value table is set (step A556), and the process proceeds to step A557.

  In Step A557, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A558).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A559), and command setting processing (Step A560) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information is prepared (step A561), and command setting processing (step A562) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A563), and a command setting process (step A564) is performed.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the special winning opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A565). Subsequently, a signal corresponding to the probability state of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A566). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step A567 shown in FIG. 18, a big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A567), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A568). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A569), the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A570). Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A571) for transitioning to a fanfare / interval process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A552 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit as a result of the check (step A552; No), the process proceeds to step A572 shown in FIG.
In step A572, the small hit flag 1 is checked (step A572), and when it is not a small hit (step A573; No), the small hit flag 2 is checked (step A574) and not a small hit (step A575; No), after performing the number-of-changes update process (step A576), performs the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A577) for shifting to the special figure normal process, and ends the special figure display process.

  If it is determined in step A572 that the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A573; Yes), or if the small hit flag 2 is checked in step A574, If it is determined that there is a certain (Step A575; Yes), the fan count command is prepared (Step A579) and the command setting process (Step A580) is performed after the change count update process (Step A578).

  Subsequently, a command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area, prepared (step A581), and command setting processing (step A582) is performed. Next, it is checked whether or not the small hit big winning opening information is the small hit opening information of special figure 1 (step A583), and when the small hit big winning opening information is the small hit opening information of special figure 1 (step A583) A584; Yes) performs the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A585) for shifting to the small hitting fanfare mid-process shown in FIG. 1, and ends the special chart display mid-process. Also, if the small hit big winning opening information is not the small hit release information of Special Figure 1 (step A584; No), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting for shifting to the special hit fanfare middle process of Special Figure 2 is set. Processing 2 (step A586) is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated.

[Variation count update processing]
Next, details of the number-of-changes update process (steps A576 and A578) in the above-described special figure display process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific period is a period in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state). (Step A591). Here, if it is determined that it is not the specific period (step A591; No), it is determined whether or not the time is short, that is, whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-shortening operation state (step A592).

  If it is determined in step A592 that the time is not short (step A592; No), the variation number updating process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is short (Step A592; Yes), the number of times of short-time variation for managing the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state is updated by -1. (Step A593), it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (Step A594). The number of short-time fluctuations is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode (for example, 100 times). Is set as the initial value.

  Here, when it is determined that the number of hourly fluctuations is not 0 (step A594; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the hourly movement state even in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation number update process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (step A594; Yes), that is, when the period in which the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the time-shortening operating state in this special figure fluctuation display game ends. An end-time probability information command is prepared (step A595), and command setting processing (step A596) is performed.

  Subsequently, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A597), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A598). Further, the number at low probability is saved in the game state display number area of the RWM (step A599), and the normal low probability and no power support flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A600). Furthermore, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A601), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM (step A602). The number updating process is terminated. With these processes, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state are finished, and the normal variation prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, thereby executing the special figure variation display game. The mode is the execution mode in the normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

  If it is determined in step A591 that the specific period is in effect (step A591; Yes), the specific period (predetermined to be a state in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state). The special figure fluctuation frequency for managing the special figure fluctuation display game is updated by -1 (step A603), and it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation frequency is 0 (step A604). The number of special figure fluctuations is set as an initial value of the number of executions (for example, 100 times) of the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes a specific period at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode.

  In step A604, it is determined that the number of special figure fluctuations is not 0 (step A604; No), that is, if the specific period continues even in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation number updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of special figure fluctuations is 0 (step A604; Yes), that is, when the specific period ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation number area is reset (step A605). Then, the fluctuation number update process is terminated. Then, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game is notified.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag that is set according to the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special diagram variation display game is loaded (step A621). Then, a branch process (step A622) is performed using the probability variation determination flag.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A623) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a high probability state and a state in which the probability state is notified after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 1, the big hit end setting process 2 (step A624) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a normal probability state and a state in which the probability state is notified after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 2, the big hit end setting process 3 (step A625) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a high probability state and does not notify the probability state after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, the big hit end setting process 4 (step A626) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a normal probability state and does not notify the probability state after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  After any one of the jackpot end setting processes 1 to 4 is performed, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A627), and the command setting process (step A628) is performed. And the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (step A629) for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and the jackpot end process is complete | finished.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A623) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21A, in the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A631), and the signal related to the start at the high probability is used as the test signal. Save in the output data area (step A632). Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A633), and the common figure high probability / general power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A634).

Subsequently, a high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A635). Then, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A636), the time shortening (short time) variation frequency area is reset (step A637), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time-short operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A624) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A641), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction is sent to the test signal output data. Save in the area (step A642). Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A643), and the common figure high probability / general power support flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A644).

Subsequently, the low probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A645). Then, the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A646), the time reduction fluctuation initial value is saved in the time reduction (time reduction) fluctuation frequency area (step A647), and the jackpot end setting is set. Processing 2 ends.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A625) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22A, in the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A651), and the signal related to the start at the high probability is stored as the test signal. Save in the output data area (step A652). Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A653), and the common high probability / general power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A654).

Subsequently, the high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A655). Then, the probability information command (latency high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A656), the initial value of the special figure fluctuation number is saved in the special figure fluctuation number area (step A657), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is finished.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time-short operation state. In addition, the probability state is not clearly notified.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A626) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22B, in the jackpot end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A661), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved to the test signal output data. Save in the area (step A662). Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A663), and the general high probability / general power support flag is saved in the general game mode flag area (step A664).

Subsequently, the low probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A665). Then, the probability information command (latency short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A666), the special figure fluctuation frequency initial value is saved in the special figure fluctuation frequency area (step A667), and the jackpot end setting process 4 Exit.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In addition, the probability state is not clearly notified.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are the processes for controlling these (for example, from the speaker) If it is an audio output, control is performed in sound control processing.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 25 shows the normal game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a command for a 2nd scene control process to be described later. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B55) for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed, and the customer waits. A customer waiting demonstration process (step B56) regarding the display of the demonstration is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 26 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time and the like in the decorative special symbol variation display game are set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch information command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation design, including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Pre-read information command reception processing (step B79) for performing processing based on (command) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (falling information command, probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 27 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and a movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B95) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B96). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B97) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times that the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is updated. The variable time setting process (step B98) is set. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. When the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B100; No), the changing process is terminated. If the value of this update timer is 0 (step B100; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B101), and the process during change is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 28 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B94) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B111), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B112). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B113), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B114). The effect information (for example, pre-read effect information, normal continuous effect information, specific continuous effect information, etc.) is set for the start memory for executing the continuous effect when executing the continuous effect based on the pre-read information. Information.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is set (step B115), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and the effect information (step B116), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. By this process, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 29 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, a specific period (period for executing a predetermined special map variation display game) that is a state in which the probability state of the special map variation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state) is set. It is checked whether there is a special figure fluctuation count flag for management (step B121). If there is no special figure fluctuation count flag (step B122; No), the process proceeds to step B127. If there is the special figure fluctuation count flag (step B122; Yes), the special figure fluctuation count is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation count is 0 (step B123). B124).

  If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation count is not 0 (step B124; No), the value updated by -1 in step B123 is set in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter (step B125), and the process proceeds to step B127. If it is determined that the number of special figure fluctuations is 0 (step B124; Yes), the special figure fluctuation number counting flag is cleared (step B126), and the process proceeds to step B127.

  In step B127, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time reduction operation state (step B127). If there is no short flag at this time (step B128; No), the variation count management process is terminated. When there is a time reduction flag (step B128; Yes), the time reduction count is updated by -1 (step B129), and it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B130).

  If the number of time reductions is not 0 (step B130; No), the -1 updated value is set in the time reduction number counter (step B131), and the variation number management process is terminated. When the number of time reductions is 0 (step B130; Yes), an extended stop time is set (step B132). The extended stop time is a stop time longer than the normal stop time. Then, an extended stop time effect is set (step B133), the time reduction flag is cleared (step B134), and the variation number management process is terminated.

[Design stop processing]
FIG. 30 shows a symbol stop process (step B72) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this symbol stop process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B141), and if there is an effect request flag (step B141; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is an extended stop time ( Step B142). The extended stop time is a stop time set for the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times).

  When it is this extended stop time (step B142; Yes), the present probability information is acquired (step B143), and the corresponding stop time effect is set (step B144). Thereafter, in the symbol stop process (step B145), the variable display of the decorative special symbol variable display game is stopped, the effect request flag is cleared (step B146), and the symbol stop process is terminated.

  If it is not the extended stop time (step B142; No), the normal symbol stop process (step B148) is performed to stop the variable display of the decorative special symbol variable display game and set the normal stop time. Exit.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B141; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B148). In this case, the update timer measures the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the value of this update timer indicates that the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game has elapsed. When the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B148; No), the symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of this update timer is 0 (step B148; Yes), the symbol stop end is set (step B149), and the symbol stop process is ended.

[Fanfare treatment]
FIG. 31 shows the fanfare process (step B73) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this fanfare process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B151). If there is an effect request flag (step B151; Yes), the big hit medium power failure recovery data is cleared (step B152), The game mode state is maintained (step B153).

  Next, a jackpot symbol is set (step B154), information about the jackpot is set (step B155), and the number of consecutive big hits (number of rounds) is updated (step B156). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B157), and the fanfare process is terminated.

  The big hit continuation number is set to 1 when a big hit occurs in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, and thereafter in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state. When a big hit occurs, it is incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B151; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B158). In this case, the update timer measures the fanfare time at the start of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the fanfare time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B158; No), the fanfare process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B158; Yes), the fanfare end is set (step B159), and the fanfare process is terminated.

[Ending process]
FIG. 32 shows the ending process (step B76) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B161), and if there is an effect request flag (step B161; Yes), information on the big hit is acquired (step B162).

  Next, the time reduction flag is set (step B163), and the number of time reduction fluctuations (for example, 100) is set (step B164). Subsequently, it is determined whether the specific period starts (step B165). If the specific period starts (step B165; Yes), the special figure fluctuation count flag is set (step B166), and the special figure fluctuation count is set. Set (step B167). Thereafter, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B168), the effect request flag is cleared (step B169), and the ending process is terminated. If the specific period does not start (step B165; No), the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B168), the effect request flag is cleared (step B169), and the ending process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B161; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B170). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B170; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B170; Yes), end ending is set (step B171), and the ending process is ended.

[Read-ahead information command reception processing]
FIG. 33 shows a prefetch information command reception process (step B79) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch information command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch information command has been received (step B181).

  Here, when the prefetch information command is not received (step B181; No), the prefetch information command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetch information command is received (step B181; Yes), the prefetch information is saved in the corresponding reserved storage area (step B182).

  Next, it is checked whether a pre-reading effect is being performed (step B183). If the pre-reading effect is not being performed (step B184; No), a prefetch effect setting process 1 (step B185) is performed, and the prefetch information command receiving process is terminated. If the prefetch effect is being performed (step B184; Yes), the prefetch information command receiving process is terminated without performing the prefetch effect setting process 1 (step B185).

[Pre-reading effect setting process 1]
FIG. 34 shows prefetch effect setting processing 1 (step B185) in the prefetch information command reception processing shown in FIG. In the prefetch effect setting process 1, first, prefetch information in the start storage area is acquired (step B191), and the prefetch information is checked (step B192).

  Then, as a result of checking the prefetch information, it is determined whether or not a reach effect (SP1 to 3 reach) having a reliability of SP (special) 1 reach or higher is executed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. (Step B193).

If it is determined that a reach effect equal to or greater than SP1 reach is not executed (step B193; No), is a big hit (special result mode) generated in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory (holding memory)? It is determined whether or not (step B194). If it is determined that no big hit occurs (step B194; No), it is determined whether or not the reach variation 2 (see FIG. 5) is executed in the first half variation of the special diagram variation display game based on the start-up memory. (Step B195). If it is determined that the reach variation 2 is not executed (step B195; No), it is determined whether or not the normal continuous effect is executed (step B196). The determination as to whether or not to execute the normal continuous effect is performed by, for example, comparing the normal continuous effect execution random number acquired by the effect control device 300 with a predetermined determination value.
If it is determined that the normal continuous effect is to be executed (step B196; Yes), the normal continuous effect target flag is set in the start storage area that is the target of the prefetch effect setting processing 1 (step B197), and the start memory is stored. If there is a start memory before, the normal continuous effect information is set in the corresponding start memory area (step B198), and the prefetch effect setting process 1 is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal continuous effect is not executed (step B196; No), the prefetch effect setting process 1 is terminated.

Further, if it is determined in step B193 that a reach effect equal to or greater than SP1 reach is executed (step B193; Yes), or if it is determined in step B194 that a big hit occurs (step B194; Yes), the specified continuous It is determined whether or not an effect is executed (step B199). The determination as to whether or not to execute the specific continuous effect is performed, for example, by comparing the random number value for executing the specific continuous effect acquired by the effect control device 300 with a predetermined determination value.
And when it determines with performing a specific continuous production (step B199; Yes), a specific continuous production object flag is set to the starting storage area | region used as the object of the said prefetch production setting process 1 (step B200), and the said starting memory | storage is stored. If there is a start memory before, the specific continuous effect information is set in the corresponding start memory area (step B201), and the prefetch effect setting process 1 is terminated. On the other hand, when it determines with not performing a specific continuous effect (step B199; Yes), the prefetch effect setting process 1 is complete | finished.
Here, the “specific continuous effect” is a continuous effect with a lower frequency of appearance than other continuous effects (for example, a normal continuous effect or the like). Compared to when it is executed, it means that there is a high possibility (reliability) that a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game.

If it is determined in step B195 that the reach variation 2 is to be executed (step B195; Yes), a pre-reading effect execution determination random number is acquired (step B202), and the pre-reading effect determination random number and a predetermined determination are obtained. By comparing with the value, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect is executed (step B203).
And when it determines with performing a prefetch effect (step B203; Yes), a prefetch effect object flag is set to the starting storage area | region used as the object of the said prefetch effect setting process 1 (step B204).
Here, it is determined that there is one start memory (hold memory) stored during the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 12), and that the start memory executes the reach fluctuation 2 as described above. If it is a start-up memory (for example, fluctuation pattern random number 1 “46000”, fluctuation pattern random number 2 “50”, fluctuation pattern random number 3 “130”; see FIG. 5A), the special figure fluctuation display game is actually executed. When the number of stored starting memories is four, as shown in FIG. 5B, the no reach table is selected in the second half group lottery, no reach is selected in the second half pattern lottery, and the shortening variation (8 s) is selected in the first half pattern lottery. ) Will be selected. Since the pre-reading effect can be executed in the shortened variation, the pre-reading effect can be executed even when the first-half variation pattern is changed from the reach variation 2 to the shortened variation 2.

If there is a start memory before the start memory in which the prefetch effect target flag is set, the prefetch effect information is set in the corresponding start memory area (step B205), and the prefetch effect setting processing 1 is terminated. On the other hand, when it determines with not performing prefetch effect (step B203; No), prefetch effect setting process 1 is complete | finished.
Here, the effect control device 300 can perform pre-reading that can execute a continuous effect over a plurality of special figure variation display games based on the determination result by the special figure 1, 2 fluctuation start process or the special figure hold information determination process. It is a continuous notice control means for controlling the production.

  By performing the control process as described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of start memories stored in the RAM 111C is different between the special figure hold information determination process and the fluctuation start process. The reach state is generated at the time of the special figure hold information determination process, and after the determination of the variation mode corresponding to the second determination value (variation pattern random number 3 “125” to “249”), the reach is performed at the variation start process. Even when a state is not generated and the variation mode corresponding to the second determination value (variation pattern random number 3 “125” to “249”) is determined, at least the second variation time (super shortened variation time) A fourth variation time (shortening time; 8 s) longer than 3 s) is secured. Therefore, since the prefetch effect that is consistent with the content of the prefetch effect (continuous notice effect) set during the special figure hold information determination process can be performed, the prefetch effect can be executed without deteriorating the interest in the game. can do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, as a result of the determination by the special figure hold information determination process in the state where the number of start memories is 1, the second half variation pattern is normal reach and the first half variation pattern is It is determined that the RAM 111C has the starting memory storing the random number values for determining the fluctuation mode (the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3) to be the reach fluctuation 2, and the pre-reading effect (continuous) is performed until the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory. Even if the number of starting memories exceeds the specified number (for example, 4) during the fluctuation start process and the second half fluctuation pattern becomes unreachable, the shortened fluctuation is set as the first half fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the prefetch effect can be executed in the special figure variation display game. Therefore, since the prefetch effect that is consistent with the prefetch effect content set during the special figure hold information determination process can be performed, the prefetch effect can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

Further, when it is determined that there is a start memory storing the variation mode determination random value (variation pattern random number 1) corresponding to the common determination value as a result of the determination by the special figure hold information determination process, the special memory based on the start memory is determined. The fluctuation mode of the figure fluctuation display game is not changed between the special figure hold information determination process and the fluctuation start process.
Therefore, the prefetch effect is performed up to the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the reach state that contradicts the prefetch effect does not occur in the last special map variation display game, so that an effective production is executed. It is possible to perform the production without reducing the interest in the game.

<Modification 1>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 1 will be described.
The gaming machine of the modification 1 is configured to execute the prefetch effect when there are two or more start memories determined to execute the first fluctuation pattern of the reach fluctuation 2 in the special figure fluctuation display game.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing 1 in the first modification.
As shown in FIG. 35, in the prefetch effect setting process 1 in the first modification, first, prefetch information in the start storage area is acquired (step B191), and the prefetch information is checked (step B192). Note that, in the prefetch effect setting process 1 of the first modification, the processes of step B191 and step B192 are performed for all start storage areas stored when the process is executed.

Then, as a result of checking all the start storage areas, it is determined whether or not there are a predetermined number or more start storages for executing reach fluctuation 2 (fluctuation time; 12 s) (step B301).
Here, when there are a predetermined number or more of start memories for executing the reach variation 2 (step B301; Yes), a prefetch effect target flag is set in the start storage area targeted for the prefetch effect setting processing 1 (step B204). The prefetch effect information is set in the corresponding start storage area before the start memory in which the prefetch effect target flag is set (step B205), and the prefetch effect setting processing 1 is terminated.
Here, as a result of the determination by the special figure hold information determination process, the production control device 300 determines that the RAM 111C has a predetermined number or more of start memories related to the special figure fluctuation display game that executes the reach fluctuation 2 as the first half fluctuation. Thus, the pre-reading effect can be executed.

As a result of checking all start memory areas in step B192, the start memory for deriving a special result mode (big hit) in the special figure variation display game is displayed in the latest (slowest start memory digestion) start memory area. In some cases, special prefetch effect information different from the normal prefetch effect may be set in the corresponding start storage area.
Here, the special prefetching effect refers to an effect having a lower appearance frequency than a normal prefetching effect.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start memory for executing the reach variation 2 is not equal to or larger than the predetermined number (step B301; No), the normal continuous effect execution determination random number is acquired (step B302), and the normal continuous effect execution determination random number is acquired. It is determined whether or not the normal continuous effect is to be executed based on the comparison between the value and the predetermined determination value (step B303). If it is determined that the normal continuous effect is to be executed (step B303; Yes), the normal continuous effect target flag is set in the start storage area that is the target of the prefetch effect setting process 1 (step B304), and the prefetch effect target flag is set. The normal continuous effect information is set in the corresponding start memory area before the start memory set (step B305), and the prefetch effect setting process 1 is terminated.
Moreover, when it determines with not performing a normal continuous effect (step B303; No), the prefetch effect setting process 1 is complete | finished.

  From the above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first modification, as a result of the determination by the special figure hold information determination process, the RAM 111C has a predetermined number or more of start memories related to the special figure variation display game for executing the reach variation 2 If it is determined, a prefetch effect can be executed. Even when the start memory number becomes a predetermined number or more during the variation start process, and the shortened variation is set as the first half variation pattern, the variation in which the prefetch effect can be executed in each special figure variation display game in which the setting is made Time is secured. Accordingly, since the prefetching effect that is consistent with the prefetching content set at the time of the prefetching determination can be performed, the prefetching effect can be executed without reducing the interest in the game.

In addition, as a result of checking all start memory areas in step B192, if there is a start memory for deriving a special result mode (big hit) in the special figure variation display game in the latest start memory area, a prefetch effect is always executed. If there is no start memory for deriving the special result mode (big hit) in the special map variation display game in the start memory area, the start memory for executing the reach variation 2 (variation time; 12 s) in step B301. If the start memory for executing the reach variation 2 is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step B301; Yes), the prefetch effect is executed based on the determination result of the prefetch effect execution determination random number. It may be determined whether or not.
In addition, as a result of checking all start memory areas in step B192, if all the start memories are start memories for executing the reach variation 2 in the special figure variation display game, the prefetch effect is always executed. Anyway.

<Modification 2>
Next, the gaming machine 10 of Modification 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 according to the modified example 2 is configured to execute a special prefetch effect when there is a start memory for executing the reach variation 2 at the end of the period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. It is.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the variation number management process in the second modification.
As shown in FIG. 36, in the variation number management process in the modified example 2, after the time-short flag is cleared (step B134), the time-short-end pre-reading effect executable flag indicating that the special pre-reading effect can be executed at the time-short time end. Is set (step B401).
Note that the processing contents of steps B121 to B134 are the same as the contents of the variation number management process in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[Read-ahead information command reception processing]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing prefetch information command reception processing in the second modification.
As shown in FIG. 37, in the prefetch information command reception process in the modified example 2, it is checked whether a prefetch effect is being performed (step B183). Whether or not there is is determined (step B411).
Here, when it is determined that there is no pre-reading effect executable flag at the time-short end (step B411; No), the prefetching effect setting process 2 (step B412) is performed.
Note that the processing content of steps B181 to B185 is the same as the content of the prefetch information command reception processing in the above embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

[Prefetching effect setting process 2]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing 2 in the second modification.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the prefetch effect setting process 2 in the modification 2, the prefetch information in the start storage area is acquired (step B421), and the prefetch information is checked (step B422).

  Then, as a result of checking the prefetch information, it is determined whether or not the reach variation 2 (see FIG. 5) is executed in the first half variation of the special map variation display game based on the start memory (step B423). When it is determined that the reach variation 2 is not executed (step B423; No), the prefetch effect setting process 2 is terminated.

If it is determined in step B423 that reach variation 2 is to be executed (step B423; Yes), the special prefetch effect target flag is set in the start storage area that is the target of the prefetch effect setting process 2 (step B424). . If there is a start memory before the start memory in which the special prefetch effect target flag is set, the special prefetch effect information is set in the corresponding start memory area (step B425), and the prefetch effect setting processing 2 is ended. .
Here, when the start memory related to the special figure variation display game for executing the reach variation 2 as the first half variation is stored in the RAM 111C at the end of the short-time operation state, the effect control device 300 stores the special feature based on the start memory. This means that special prefetch effects can be executed up to the figure variation display game.

Next, a display example of the display device 41 when the special prefetch effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 39A shows a display example of a special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a special figure variation display game of the 100th execution (final) in the short time operation state. For this reason, the countdown is completed, and the characters “Zero!” Are displayed on the display unit 41a. At this time, in order to show that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state, an image of a fire is displayed on the background of the changing identification symbol. In addition, at the lower left part of the display unit 41a, the start memory numbers of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are respectively displayed with ● marks, and at this time, the special figure is displayed. This shows a state in which the starting memory number of the 1-variable display game is “4” and the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable-display game is increased from “1” to “2”. Further, the start memory that triggered the increase in the start memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game to “2” is a start memory that is a target of execution of the special prefetch effect, and the area of the start memory includes the special prefetch effect. A target flag is set (step B424), and special prefetch effect information is set in the area of the 2 start memory of the previous special figure (step B425). As a result, a special effect that produces an effect similar to the effect in the short-time operation state until the end of the short-time operation state based on the start memory generated during the execution of the last special figure variation display game in which the short-time operation state ends. It is possible to execute a prefetch effect.
When the 100th execution of the special figure change display game is completed, as shown in FIG. 39B, stop symbols (“1”, “6”, “8”) are displayed on the display unit 41a, and the time is shortened. A character is displayed to notify the end of the operation state (intense heat mode).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is started after completion of the short-time operation state, and the first time after completion of the short-time operation state is displayed on the display unit 41a. "Ichi!" Is displayed to indicate that the game is a special figure variation display game. Special start-ahead effect information is set in the start memory area that triggered the execution of the special figure variation display game, so that during the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game, a fire has a background similar to that in the short-time operation state. An image of the burned-up state is displayed, and a character display that makes the player expect that the mode (short-time operation state) continues is displayed. At this time, the start memory of the special figure 2 variable display game is in a digested state, and the start memory display of the special figure 2 variable display game is the start memory of the start memory that triggered the execution of the special prefetch effect. There is one display.
Then, when the first special figure variation display game is finished after the short-time operation state is finished, as shown in FIG. 39D, stop symbols (“1”, “6”, “8”) are displayed on the display unit 41a. .

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is started after the completion of the short-time operation state, and the second time after the completion of the short-time operation state is displayed on the display unit 41a. Is displayed as a character indicating that the game is a special figure variation display game. The special figure fluctuation display game is a game based on the start memory that triggered the execution of the special look-ahead effect, and the special figure fluctuation display game is changing in the same manner as the first special figure fluctuation display game after the short-time operation state ends. In addition, an image of a fire in the background is displayed, and a character display that makes the player expect that the mode (short-time operation state) continues is displayed as “continue the intense heat mode !?”. At this time, the start memory of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is further digested, and the start memory display of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is 0.
Thereafter, when a reach occurs in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), for example, the identification information “7” is stopped and displayed as a left symbol and a right symbol, respectively. The design is changing. When the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, the middle symbol stops at “7”, and when the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, “7” Identification information other than "" is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when reach does not occur in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), after the identification information is continuously changed, as shown in FIG. 39 (h). For example, the left symbol is stopped and displayed at “1”, and the right symbol is stopped and displayed at “8”. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (i), after the medium symbol is stopped and displayed at “6”, a character display of “Firm heat mode end” is made to notify the end of the short-time operation state (light heat mode).

From the above, according to the gaming machine of the modified example 2, when the starting memory in which the first half variation pattern becomes the reach variation 2 is stored in the RAM 111C at the end of the short-time operation state, the special figure variation display based on the starting memory is stored. Special pre-reading effects can be executed throughout the game.
Accordingly, since the special prefetching effect can be executed following the effect in the time-saving operation state mode, it is possible to suitably suppress the interest reduction due to the end of the time-saving operation state.

  Note that the gaming machines described in the above embodiments are not limited to the pachinko gaming machines shown in the above embodiments as the gaming machines. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrows, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as ball game machines.

  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.

  For example, in the gaming machine of the second modification, the game to the start winning area (the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37) at the end of the short-time operation state (during the last special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state). Based on the winning of the ball (start winning prize), it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect (special pre-reading effect), but the start winning prize that triggers the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect. The timing is not limited to the end of the short-time operation state, and may be, for example, a case where the remaining number of special figure change display games in the short-time operation state becomes a predetermined number or less. The variation number management process when performing the control process will be described below.

[Variation frequency management process]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the variation count management process, if the short-time variation count is not 0 in step B130 (step B130; No), the remaining number of times of the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state becomes a predetermined number or less. The time-short end specific prefetching effect setting process (step B501) for determining whether or not to execute the prefetching effect is performed, and the variation number management process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 at step B130 (step B130; Yes), the hourly flag is cleared (step B134), and then the hourly end specific prefetch effect executable flag is cleared (step B502). The number management process ends.

[Time-short end specific pre-reading effect setting processing]
FIG. 41 shows a time-short end specific prefetch effect setting process (step B501) in the variation count management process shown in FIG. In this time-short end specific prefetch effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of time-changes is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) (step B511).
If it is determined that the number of short-time fluctuations is less than or equal to the predetermined number (step B511; Yes), it is checked whether there is a short-time end specific pre-reading effect executable flag (step B512), and the short-time end specific pre-reading effect can be executed. When there is no flag (step B513), a time-short end specific pre-reading effect executable flag is set (step B514), the -1 updated value is set in the time-short fluctuation number counter (step B515), and a time-short end specific pre-reading effect setting is set. The process ends. Accordingly, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect from the special figure fluctuation display game in which the number of time fluctuations is equal to or less than the predetermined number.

  Further, when it is determined in step B511 that the number of short-time fluctuations is not less than or equal to the predetermined number (step B511; No), or in step B513, there is a short-time end specific pre-reading effect executable flag (step B513; Yes). Sets the updated value of −1 in the hourly fluctuation counter (step B515), and ends the hourly end specific prefetch effect setting process.

  By the above control processing, the gaming machine generates a specific gaming state in which the right to execute the special figure variable display game is more likely to be established than the normal state, up to a predetermined number of variable display games after the special gaming state ends. The specific game state generating means (game control device 100) is provided, and the continuous notice control means (production control device 300) is a special figure a predetermined number of times before the upper limit special figure change display game at which the specific game state ends. When the start memory for storing the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is stored in the RAM 111C at the timing when the variation display game is started, the start The pre-reading effect can be executed up to the special figure variation display game based on the memory.

  Thereby, according to the above gaming machine, it is possible to execute a prefetching effect different from normal, such as executing a prefetching effect from the end of the specific gaming state to the normal state across the end of the specific gaming state. Thus, it is possible to more suitably suppress a decrease in interest due to the end of the specific gaming state.

10 gaming machine 100 game control device (start storage means, prior determination means, variation start determination means, game execution control means, jackpot determination means, variation mode determination means)
300 Production control device (continuous notice control means)
41 Display device (variable display device)
41a Display section

Claims (6)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Starting storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game as a starting memory together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of the game ball in the starting winning area;
Pre-determining means for comparing and comparing a random value stored in correspondence with the starting storage stored in the starting storage means with a predetermined determination value before execution of the variable display game based on the starting storage;
Fluctuation start determining means for comparing a random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory stored in the start storage means with the determination value when executing a variable display game based on the start memory;
Game execution control means for executing the fluctuation display game based on the determination result of the fluctuation start determination means;
Continuous notice control means for performing control related to continuous notice that enables execution of continuous effects over a plurality of the change display games based on the determination result by the change start determination means or the prior determination means,
The random value includes
A jackpot determination random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game,
A variation mode determination random value for determining a variation mode of the variation display game,
In the variation mode determined by the random number value for variation mode determination,
Including at least a variation time of the variation display game and a reach mode in the variation display game,
The fluctuation start determination means and the prior determination means are:
Jackpot determination means for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value;
Variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the variation display game based on a variation mode determination value corresponding to the variation mode determination random value,
The variation mode determination value includes
An execution time determination value for setting an execution time of the variable display game;
A normal variation mode determination value that is set to a state that does not generate a reach state as the reach mode according to the start memory number;
There is a reach variation mode determination value that is set to a state that generates a reach state as the reach mode according to the start memory number,
The execution time judgment value includes
A first determination value in which either the first variation time or the second variation time shorter than the first variation time is set as the variation time according to the number of start memories stored in the start storage means, and the start A second determination value in which either the third variation time or a fourth variation time shorter than the second variation time and longer than the second variation time is set as the variation time according to the number of memories. ,
The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the reach variation mode determination value, and the start memory stores the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the second determination value Is determined to be in the start memory means, the continuous notice can be executed over the variable display game based on the start memory,
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, even when it is determined that the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value and corresponds to the second determination value, A gaming machine characterized in that the continuous notice can be executed over a variable display game. The normal variation mode determination value includes
A first normal variation mode having a first normal variation mode in which the variation time specified by the variation mode determined by the variation mode determination unit is set to a time value equivalent to the variation time capable of generating the reach state. Judgment value,
A second normal variation mode determination value that is set shorter than the first normal variation time and has a second normal variation time in which a time value capable of executing a predetermined effect is set;
A third normal variation mode determination value that is set shorter than the second normal variation time and has a third normal variation time that is set to a time value at which a predetermined effect cannot be performed;
Contains
As a result of the determination by the variation start determination unit or the prior determination unit, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value, and the start memory number stored in the start storage unit is a predetermined number. The first normal variation mode determination value is set as the first determination value and the second determination value,
As a result of the determination by the variation start determination unit or the prior determination unit, the variation mode determination random value corresponds to the normal variation mode determination value, and the start memory number stored in the start storage unit is a predetermined number. In this case, the third normal variation mode determination value is set as the first determination value, and the second normal variation mode determination value is set as the second determination value. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. The variation mode for generating the reach state determined by the variation mode determination unit is configured by a plurality of reach variation modes having different execution modes and appearance frequencies,
The reach variation mode determination value includes
A first reach variation mode determination value in which a normal reach variation mode is set;
A second reach variation mode determination value in which a reach variation mode having an appearance frequency lower than the normal reach variation mode is set;
Contains
The second reach variation mode determination value is a common determination value that does not change the type of reach variation mode determined according to the number of start memories stored in the start storage means,
The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, when it is determined that there is the start memory storing the variation mode determination random value corresponding to the common determination value, the process until the variation display game based on the start memory is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the continuous notice can be executed. The continuous notice control means is
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the start memory that stores the random number value for determining the variation mode corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is stored in the start storage unit. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when it is determined that there are more than the number, the continuous notice can be executed until the variable display game based on the start memory. Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with the upper limit being a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game state;
The continuous notice control means is
When the specific gaming state ends, the start-up memory that stores the change-mode determining random value corresponding to the reach change mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value is stored in the start storage means 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the continuous notice can be executed over the variable display game based on the start-up memory on the condition that the game is started. Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with the upper limit being a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game state;
The continuous notice control means is
Corresponding to the reach variation mode determination value and corresponding to the second determination value at a timing at which a predetermined number of variation display games before the upper limit variation display game at which the specific gaming state is to end are started When the starting memory for storing the variation mode determining random value to be stored is stored in the starting storage means, the continuous notice can be executed over the variation display game based on the starting memory. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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