JP2012110471A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the diminishment in amusingness of a game even when game balls enter several starting and prize winning ports at the same time.SOLUTION: A game control means 100 of a game machine 10 is provided with: a first random number holding means 245 which holds a first random number value; a second random number holding means 247 which holds a second random number value; a third random number holding means 249 which holds a third random number value; a first random number acquisition means 201 which acquires the first random number value and the third random number value; a second random number acquisition means 201 which acquires the second random number value and enables acquisition of a fourth random number value transposed from the third random number value, when predetermined conditions occur; a first starting and prize winning storing means 203 which stores the first random number value and the third random number value; and a second starting and prize winning storing means 203 which stores the second random number value and the third random number value or the second random number value and the fourth random number value. A variable display game execution means 111 of the game machine 10 executes a variable display game on the basis of the random number values which are stored in the first or second starting and prize winning storing means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game that acquires a random number based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area and displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the random number. It relates to a gaming machine provided.

Conventionally, a game ball winning opening called a start winning opening is provided in the game area on the game board, and a random number is obtained based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and this random number is compared with a predetermined value. A game machine is widely used in which a winning determination is performed by combining them, a variable display game is executed based on the winning result, and a predetermined profit (for example, a so-called jackpot game) is provided to the player.
In such a gaming machine, the reference clock of the CPU responsible for controlling the game is counted by software, and the value of the soft counter is obtained as a random number value for determination such as a big win when triggered by the winning at the start winning opening. Often, however, gaming machines use amusement chips that have a function to generate random numbers (hardware random numbers) by counting clocks with hardware (counter circuits). In gaming machines that use amusement chips, In some cases, the determination random number value is obtained using hardware instead of software.

Further, in recent years, a game in which two special symbol display devices are provided and two start winning holes are provided corresponding to each special symbol display device, and a random value is obtained at a timing when a game ball wins each start winning port. There is a machine. In such a gaming machine, when acquiring a random number value, it is common to simultaneously acquire a random number for determining the contents of the effect (variation time and type of reach) in addition to the random number for determining the jackpot. Therefore, it is conceivable to use a hardware to obtain a random number for determining the content of the effect in the gaming machine together with a random number for determining the jackpot.
By the way, when there are two or more start winning ports as described above, it may occur that the game balls win simultaneously at the respective starting winning ports. Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine that gives a predetermined privilege to a player when a game ball wins a different start winning opening at the same time.

JP 2009-011340 A

However, if the counter circuit is common to each start winning opening, when a game ball wins simultaneously to each starting winning opening, naturally both acquire the same random number and the same lottery result (winning or not winning) Thus, since the same value is acquired for the random number for determining the production content, both of them have the same production content.
However, in general, since two special symbol display devices are not variably displayed at the same time, either one of the variegated displays will be executed with priority. There is a risk that the content of the production will be reduced and the interest of the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and includes a plurality of start winning holes, and when a game ball wins each start winning hole, a random number for determination and an effect corresponding to each start winning opening An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating even when a game ball is won simultaneously at each start winning opening.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 stores a start-up prize that stores start memory as a right to execute a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start-up prize area. Storage means;
In a gaming machine comprising game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner, having variation display game execution means for executing the variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start prize storage means.
The game control means includes
Random number generating means for generating a random value for determining an execution mode of the variable display game;
Random number holding means for acquiring and holding a random value generated by the random number generating means based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area;
A random number acquisition means for acquiring the random number value when the random number value held by the random number holding means is received as the starting memory;
With
The random number holding means is
First random number holding means for holding a first random number value based on winning of a game ball in the first starting winning area set as the starting winning area;
Second random number holding means for holding a second random number value based on winning of a game ball in a second starting winning area set as the starting winning area;
Third random number holding means for holding a third random number value based on winning in at least one of the first start winning area and the second starting winning area;
With
The random number acquisition means includes
When receiving a first start memory based on a winning of a game ball in the first start winning area, the first random number value held in the first random number holding means and the third random number holding means are held. First random number acquisition means for acquiring the third random number value,
The second random number value held in the second random number holding means is acquired when a predetermined condition occurs and a second start memory is received based on a game ball winning in the second start winning area. And a second random number acquisition unit that can acquire a fourth random value transposed from the third random number value held in the third random number holding unit;
With
The start winning storage means is
First start winning storage means for storing the random number value acquired by the first random number acquisition means as the first start storage;
Second start winning storage means for storing the random number value acquired by the second random number acquisition means as the second start storage;
With
The variation display game executing means executes a variation display game based on a random number value stored in the first start prize storage means or a random value stored in the second start prize storage means. Yes.

Here, the “variation display game execution mode” includes the final stop result of the identification information after the end of the variation display game, the variation pattern of the identification information during the execution of the variation display game, and the like.
Further, the “random number generation means” and the “random number acquisition means” may be mechanical hardware or control based on software.
Further, “when accepting as start memory” indicates that the upper limit value is not reached when the upper limit value is set for the number of start winnings that can be stored.
In addition, the fourth random number value is “acquirable” because when acquiring the fourth random value in all the variable display games, it is acquired only when the predetermined condition is satisfied (or not acquired), it is acquired randomly. The transposition processing itself may not be executed. As the “predetermined condition”, a game ball can simultaneously win a plurality of start winning areas.
In addition, “transposition” refers to, for example, replacing the number of predetermined digits in the number (symbol) of each digit (bit) representing a random value with the number of other digits, This means that the number of digits is shifted (rotated).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, when a game ball wins the first start winning area and the second starting winning area simultaneously as a predetermined condition, the first random number holding means and the second random number holding means generate random numbers. Since the first random number value and the second random number value are equal to each other because the random number is simultaneously acquired from the means, the first start is obtained by the second random number acquiring means acquiring the fourth random value transposed from the third random number value. The contents of the variable display game executed based on the memory are determined by the first random number value and the third random number value, and the variable display game executed based on the second start memory is the second random number value and the fourth random number game. The content is determined by the random value. For this reason, even if the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning is unfavorable for the player, the second variation display game is different in game content from the first one. The second variation display game can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation that the result may be different from that of the game, and it is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the variation display game execution means may provide a notice effect mode of the variation display game based on the third random number value or the fourth random number value. It is characterized by having a notice effect mode control means for controlling.

  Here, the “notice effect mode” includes decoration modes such as a variation pattern of identification information, a type of reach, sound emitted from a speaker, light emission by a light emitting device, operation of an accessory device, character operation on a display device, etc. Is included.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, under a predetermined condition, the notice display effect mode of the variable display game based on the first start memory is determined based on the third random number value, and the variable display game based on the second start memory is determined. If the notice effect mode is determined based on the fourth random value, the game balls are simultaneously won in the first and second start winning areas, the variable display game based on the first start memory, and the second start memory. Even if the variable display game based on is continuously executed, it is possible to prevent the same notice effect mode from being continued and to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the game control means generates a special game state advantageous for the player as a stop result in the execution mode of the variable display game. Having a determination means for determining whether or not is derived,
The determination means includes
First determination means for determining whether the special result is derived based on the first random number value;
Second determination means for determining whether the special result is derived based on the second random number value;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the variable display game executed based on the first random number value and the third random number value, whether the first determination means derives a special result based on the first random number value. In the variable display game executed based on the second random number value and the fourth random number value (third random number value), the second determination means derives a special result based on the second random number value. It is determined whether or not. For this reason, even if a predetermined condition occurs and the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used to determine the notice effect mode, the random value used for determining whether or not to derive the special result is Since it does not change, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, when different game balls are simultaneously won in the first start prize area and the second start prize area, the game ball If the first random number value stored in the first start winning storage means is determined to be the one for which the special result is derived by the first determination means based on the winning of the second acquisition of the second random number The means acquires the second random number value and the third random number value.

According to the invention described in claim 4, when a game ball wins simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second start winning area, the variable display game based on the simultaneous winning is continuously executed. Here, if it is determined that the result of one variation display game is a special result, the result of the other variation display game is also determined to be a special result because the result is determined by the same random value acquired at the same time. At this time, both of the variable display games are in the notice effect mode based on the third random number value. After a special result is obtained in the first variable display game based on the simultaneous winning, the subsequent variable display game progresses in the same notice effect manner as the previous time so that the player can feel that a special result will occur again. That is, it is possible to increase the interest of the player as compared with the case where it is executed in a different notice effect mode.
In addition, since the notice effect mode is determined based on the acquired original random number without using the fourth random value obtained by transposing the third random value, the game is fairer than when the transposed fourth random value is used. Can increase the sex.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the variation display game execution means is
First variation display game execution means for executing a first variation display game based on the first random number value and the third random number value stored in the first start winning storage means;
Based on the second random number value and the fourth random number value stored in the second start winning storage means, or based on the second random value and the third random value stored in the second start winning storage means. Second variation display game execution means for executing a second variation display game;
Priority execution means for preferentially executing the second variation display game over the first variation display game when both the first start memory and the second start memory are stored;
With
The second start prize storage means stores the second random number value and the second start value when the predetermined number of the first start memories are stored in the first start prize storage means before storing the second random number value. The third random number value is stored.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the second variation display game is executed as long as the second start memory is stored, and the first variation display game is executed after the second start memory is exhausted. . Therefore, when a game ball wins simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second start winning area, if at least one first start memory is stored, the second variation display game based on the simultaneous winning and the first variation The display game is not continuously executed. In other words, when the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are executed, the same notice is used even if the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used or the third random number value is not transposed. Since the production mode does not continue, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating while improving the fairness of the game.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, by easily operating the movable member, it is easy to win a game ball in the second start winning area provided therein. Equipped with a variable start winning device capable of generating a state,
The second start winning storage means stores the second random value and the third random value when the winning easy state is generated.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, if the winning is easy, the second start memory is newly stored between the time when the simultaneous winning occurs and the time when the second variable display game based on the simultaneous winning is executed. The possibility of being increased. If the second start memory is stored, the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are not continuously executed even if a simultaneous winning occurs thereafter. In other words, when the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are executed, the same value is used even if the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used or the third random number value is not transposed. Since the notice effect mode does not continue, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating while improving the fairness of the game.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, the first random number value and the second random number value are hardware random numbers generated by a random number generation circuit constituting the game control means. Yes,
The third random number is a software random number generated by a control process according to a program stored in the game control means.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the first random number value and the second random number value that determine the final result of the variable display game are generated by the random number generation circuit (hardware). However, the same value can be acquired and held reliably. In addition, since the third random value and the fourth random value that determine the notice effect mode are generated by the control process according to the program (software), it becomes easy to change the random number update cycle according to the setting. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the hardware random number update cycle from being synchronized with the software random number update cycle, so that the third and fourth random numbers closely corresponding to the first and second random numbers are not generated. Can do.

  According to the present invention, each starter is provided with a plurality of special symbol display devices, each of which obtains a random number for winning determination and a random number for presentation when a game ball wins a corresponding start winning opening. Even if a game ball is won at the same time as the winning opening, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus of the game machine of the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for games of the game control apparatus of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the big hit time fluctuation pattern table used with the special figure fluctuation display game of the embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows a loss time fluctuation pattern table. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random number generation circuit and the like in the gaming microcomputer of FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the latch register holding | maintenance control performed by the random number generation circuit of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the control at the time of the latch data reading performed by the random number generation circuit of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of the embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the main process in FIG. 9. 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 the embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 11; 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 random number acquisition process for production performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of transposition of the random number for effect performed during the random number acquisition process for effect of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of transposition of the random number for effect performed during the random number acquisition process for effect 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. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of 1st main process among the presentation control performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the 1st scene control process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a changing process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 22. It is a figure explaining the flow of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device of the gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. 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 simultaneous prize setting 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 fluctuation pattern random number 1 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 process in change of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prior effect setting process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the random number acquisition process for presentation of the embodiment. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of the game machine of the embodiment. It is a figure explaining the 2nd-5th random number generation circuit of the embodiment. FIG. 36 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a second random number generation circuit in FIG. 35. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
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 this embodiment includes a main body frame (outer frame) 11 and a front frame (inner frame) 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to the main body frame 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. . 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. A glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame 12.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. A tray ball outlet 22, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like 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 turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 (see FIG. 2). 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. There are provided 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.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described. 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 composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, a plurality of pieces of identification information (decoration special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the production effect, and the like are displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of decorative special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special-figure display game corresponding to the special-figure variable display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

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

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure change display game. The normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members (opening and closing members) 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening (second start winning region) inside. Is arranged.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
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.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the side 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 which form the special figure fluctuation display game are provided. 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 (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. 2nd special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 indicator) 52 for fluctuation display games, a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for general figure fluctuation display games, and each fluctuation similarly constituted by LED lamps Storage display units (holding indicators) 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of the display game are provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot A round display section 59 for displaying (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) is provided.

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

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

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

  The special figure 2 holding display 55 is the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = starting number) out of the number of winning balls to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. The number of holds) is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold indicator 54.

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

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

  For example, the error display unit 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 16 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

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

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

  When the winning random number extracted at the time of detecting the passage to the usual figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the ordinary figure display unit 53 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 detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside, respectively. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. 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 start display number notification storage displays 54 and 55 of the collective display device 50, and in the start storage display area 41a (see FIG. 24) of the display device 41. Is also displayed.

The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game 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 decoration special figure variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decoration special symbol (identification information; see FIG. 24) composed of the numbers described above is on the left (first special symbol P1) and right (second special symbol P2). This is done by starting the variable display in the order of middle (third special symbol P3), sequentially stopping the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time, and displaying the result of the special symbol variable display game. In addition, the display device 41 displays various effects such as the appearance of characters in order 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, in this embodiment, the special figure variation display game is executed in the order of occurrence of the start memory. However, the gaming machine 10 stores which one of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory first when the game ball wins the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 simultaneously, that is, It is possible to set which of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed first. In this embodiment, in the case of simultaneous winning, the first special figure fluctuation display game is It is set to be executed first.

In addition, when the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure 2 start memory number) is 0, the start winning opening When the game ball wins 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37), the special figure 1 start memory (special figure 2 start memory) is stored with the generation of the start right, and the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure). (2 start memory number) is incremented by 1 and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the special figure 1 start memory (special figure 2 start memory), At this time, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure 2 start memory number).
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 wins in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) when the game is not in a special state or in the special game state, the special figure 1 start memory number (the special figure 2 start memory number) is obtained. If the number is less than the upper limit, the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure 2 start memory number) is incremented by 1, and one special figure 1 start memory (special figure 2 start memory) is stored. Then, in a state where the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure 2 start memory number) is 1 or more, the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (previous special figure). When the figure variation display game ends or the special game state ends, the special figure 1 start memory number (special figure 2 start memory number) is decremented by 1, and the stored special figure 1 start memory (special figure 2 start). 1st special figure fluctuation display game (2nd special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on (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. When the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as start memory (holding).

  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 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 various control devices such as a game control device 100, a payout control device 200, an effect control device 300, and a power supply device 400.
The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board, game control means) for overall control of the game, and includes a CPU unit 110 having a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 110, and an input An input unit 120 having a port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110 and the input unit 120 and the output unit 130, and the like.

  The CPU unit 110 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input unit 120. Inverting circuit 112 including an inverter or the like to be input to gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and an original clock (system clock MCLK or A crystal oscillator (oscillation circuit) 113 for generating a random number clock EXCLK is included. The system clock MCLK is commonly used in the entire control system, and the random number clock MCLK is used to generate various hardware random numbers by a random number generation circuit described later. 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 exchanged when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430, for example, monitors the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410 and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below an arbitrary value set between 17.2V and 20.0V, for example. Then, the power failure monitoring signal is changed and a reset signal is output after a predetermined time. In addition, when the power is turned on or when the power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since that time (when the voltage at which the occurrence of the power failure was detected).

  The initialization switch signal generated by the control signal generator is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and is stored in the work RAM 203 in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. Forcibly initializes the information being stored. 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 causes the entire control system to be reset.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU core (central processing unit: microprocessor) 201, a read-only program ROM (read-only memory) 202, a work RAM (random access memory) 203 that can be read and written as needed. The gaming microcomputer 111 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  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 the 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 game control device 100 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. Further, the detection signals (start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are played through the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. The microcomputer 111 is configured to be input to the CPU core 201. 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 has 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 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 that is the same as 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 of the game control device 100 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 an output to the effect control device 300. A first output port 131 that generates a data strobe signal SSTB to be output, and a second output port 132 that generates 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 provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input from the production control device 300 side to the game control device 100, 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. It should be noted that detection signals of the start port switches 36a and 37a output from the proximity I / F 121 and which are not required to be processed are supplied to the test 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 from the third driver 138c for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from, and from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device 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, a more specific configuration of the gaming microcomputer (game arithmetic processing device) 110 constituting the gaming control device 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the gaming microcomputer 111.
The game microcomputer 111 of this embodiment is divided into a game control block 111A for performing game control and a management block 111B for managing information, and one element constituting each circuit block described below is a semiconductor on a semiconductor substrate. It is formed as an integrated circuit (amusement chip).

  The game control block 111A includes a CPU core 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an external bus interface 204, a bus switching circuit 205, a decryption / ROM writing circuit 206, a mirrored RAM 207, a control register 208, an interrupt controller 209, a boot block 210, and a reset. It includes functional blocks such as an interrupt control circuit 211, an address decoder 212, an output control circuit 213, a clock generator 214, a random number generation circuit 215, and a HW parameter ROM 216. These functional blocks and the management block 111B are connected by a CPU bus 217.

The program ROM 202 is invariant information for game control (a program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, a variation pattern that prescribes the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the production, the presence or absence of the reach state, etc. For example, a variation pattern table for determining the
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU core 201 to determine the variation pattern by referring to the values of the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is per 16R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the latter half variation pattern table among the variation pattern tables stored in the program ROM 202. Among the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, the variation pattern random number 1 is for determining a variation pattern (reach system) in the latter half of the special figure variation display game. Whether or not reach occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game by referring to the latter half fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game by referring to the value of the obtained fluctuation pattern random number 1 and how Whether to generate a unique reach is selected.

  By the way, this reach (reach state) is one of the notice effect modes of the special figure variable display game, and has a display device that can change the display state, and the display device displays a plurality of displays at different times. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the result is derived and displayed and the plurality of display results become a predetermined special result mode, the plurality of displays This means a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition for becoming a special result mode when a part of the result has not yet been derived and displayed. 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 productions, and there is a possibility that a special result mode may be derived (different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and premier reach. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the CPU core 201 selects a big hit hour fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. By using this table, normal reach (fluctuation time 20 seconds) is obtained when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 1000, and special 1 reach (fluctuation time 50 is obtained) when it is 1001 to 15000. Second) (15001 to 5000), special 2 reach (variation time 100 seconds), and 35001 to 50000 (special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds)). Generate each.

When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of order, the CPU core 201 selects the fluctuation pattern table at the time of deviation shown in FIG. By using this table, when the value of the obtained variation pattern random number 1 is 0 to 45000, the special figure variation display game is terminated without generating reach, and when it is 45001 to 48500. Normal reach (variation time 10 seconds), special 1 reach (variation time 50 seconds) when 48501 to 49400, special 2 reach (variation time 100 seconds) when 49401 to 49900, 49901 When it is ˜50000, special 3 reach (variation time 150 seconds) is generated in the special figure variation display game.
In this embodiment, one latter-half variation pattern table is provided for each result, but a plurality of each may be prepared for each result in accordance with the gaming state, the starting memory number, and the like.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the description will be continued. The CPU core 201 includes various register groups, an arithmetic / logic unit (ALU), an instruction register (IR), a decoder, a program counter (PC), a stack pointer (SP), a data bus connecting these, an address bus, and various control units. In the core, for example, configured with Z80 architecture. The CPU core 201 loads and executes a game control program stored in the program ROM 202 to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and drive the solenoid and the display device 41. Various functions necessary for controlling the gaming machine 10 such as generating and outputting signals are realized in software.

  The work RAM 203 corresponds to the main memory of the CPU core 201, and is composed of, for example, a high-speed semiconductor device such as an S-RAM. The work RAM 203 is used as a work area (work area) when executing processing based on a storage area for various signals and random values and a game program in the game control block 111A. The work RAM 203 can be provided with a battery backup function using a dedicated terminal assigned to one of the terminal groups of the gaming microcomputer 111, and the stored contents are stored even after the gaming machine 10 is powered off. Hold. In addition, the work RAM 203 is controlled so that the prohibition and permission of the chip enable are controlled by a protection circuit (not shown), and when the chip enable is prohibited (when power is not supplied to the gaming machine 10), reading and writing are performed. None of this can be done.

  The external bus interface 204 is a circuit for performing input / output control of various signals such as a memory request signal, an input / output request signal, a memory write signal, a memory read signal, and a mode signal with an external device. The bus switching circuit 205 is a circuit that performs bus switching to enable input / output of address signals and data signals between an external bus (not shown) and the CPU bus 217 in the chip. For example, when the memory write signal WR is activated while the memory request signal MREQ or the input / output request signal IORQ is activated, an external data signal can be written to a predetermined external I / O, and the memory read signal RD is activated. Then, an external data signal can be taken in from a predetermined external I / O.

  The decryption / ROM writing circuit 206 decrypts the data sent after being encrypted, generates a voltage necessary for writing to the program ROM 202 and the HW parameter ROM 216 that can be electrically written, and controls timing. Circuit. For example, when an external data signal is given from the outside while sequentially incrementing the external address signal while the mode signal MODE is active, it becomes a writing mode to the program ROM 202 and is made by a game machine manufacturer or a third party organization. A game program can be written. However, if a write end code is recorded in a predetermined area of a later-described HW parameter ROM 216 after the game program has been written to the program ROM 202, the game program cannot be written to the program ROM 202 thereafter.

  The mirrored RAM 207 stores information obtained by duplicating information stored in the user work area when the clock falls (if the CPU core is Z80, the mirrored RAM 207 executes processing when the clock rises, and thus can move synchronously. Not so).

The control register 208 is a register that sends control signals (such as latch signals LAT0 to LAT2 and control signals) to the random number generation circuit 215 and the interrupt controller 209.
The interrupt controller 209 is a circuit that makes an interrupt request to the CPU core 201 in response to a control signal from the control register 208.
The reset interrupt control circuit 211 is a circuit that generates a signal that resets the CPU core 201 in response to an externally input reset signal and sets various resources inside the gaming microcomputer 111 to an initial state. is there.

  The boot block 210 includes a ROM for storing a boot program. When the system of the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset, the boot program starts up and performs a predetermined simple check. If the boot ROM is normal, the protection setting process is executed, and then the process is passed to a predetermined address of the game program (a predetermined address in the address space of the CPU core 201 (generally, the first address in the address space 0000h)).

The address decoder 212 decodes the address information of the CPU bus 217, and controls the output control circuit 213 according to the decoding result.
The clock generator 214 generates an operation clock and a counter clock to be supplied to each block in the game microcomputer 111 including the CPU core 201 based on the system clock MCLK and the random number clock EXCLK supplied from the crystal oscillator 113. To do.

  The random number generation circuit 215 determines a jackpot random number of the special figure fluctuation display game and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display without various reach and reach). This is a circuit for generating a fluctuation pattern random number 1. The random number generation circuit 215 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Although not shown in FIG. 4, the gaming microcomputer 111 determines the second random number generation circuit 261 that generates the jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol of the special figure 2. A third random number generation circuit 262 that generates a jackpot symbol random number for the purpose, a fourth random number generation circuit 263 that generates a hit random number for the common figure display game, and a spare fifth random number generation circuit 264 that is not used in the present embodiment (both are 35 and 36). The random number generation circuits 261 to 264 generate random numbers by control processing according to a program stored in the program ROM 202 or the like. That is, the jackpot symbol random numbers 1 and 2 and the hit random numbers are software random numbers (soft random numbers).
Note that these circuits may be provided separately from the random number generation circuit 215 or in the random number generation circuit 215.

  The HW parameter ROM 216 is used to record a write end code for prohibiting program writing to the program ROM 202 and to set parameters specific to the user system (hardware). It is configured by a writable memory (for example, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory, etc.).

  The management block 111B includes a management program ROM 221, a management work RAM 222, a bus monitor circuit 223, an ID property memory 224, a management control circuit 225, an external communication control circuit 226, and a local bus 227 that connects these circuit blocks. At the same time, the bus monitor circuit 223 is connected to both the local bus 227 and the CPU bus 217 of the game control block 111A so that data can be transmitted to and received from the CPU core 201 via the CPU bus 217. ing.

  The management work RAM 222 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing information of the game control block 111A read via the bus monitor circuit 223. The bus monitor circuit 223 monitors the state of the CPU bus 217. When the CPU bus 217 is not used by the CPU core 201, the program ROM 202 and user work of the game control block 111A are connected via the CPU bus 217 as necessary. The RAM 203 or the like is accessed, and necessary data (game program, contents of the user work RAM 203, etc.) is taken into the management block 111B.

  In the ID property memory 224, a unique ID (unique information) used for identification of the gaming microcomputer 111 and determination of legitimacy is written, and this unique ID is stored in the local bus 227 and the external communication control circuit 226. Via a management device (hall computer) outside the gaming machine. This allows the management device to monitor the unique ID of the gaming machine. Specifically, if the unique ID set in advance in the gaming machine does not match the unique ID read by the management device, the management device disables input / output of various signals. Then, it becomes impossible to input / output signals between various devices connected to the game control device 100 (for example, the big prize opening solenoid 58b and the normal variable prize opening solenoid 57c) and the subordinate control device and the CPU core 201. However, it becomes clear that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine due to the fact that the player cannot operate or the decorative lamp does not light.

  In addition to the unique ID, information such as a game type code, a rank code, a manufacturer number, a model code, and an inspection number is written in the ID property memory 224. The game type code is information for distinguishing pachinko gaming machines, throttle machines, and the like, and is represented by, for example, “P” for pachinko gaming machines and “G” for throttle machines. The rank code is a model rank code of the gaming machine 10 (a code for distinguishing between the first type and the second type), a manufacturer number, or a manufacturer ID (or manufacturer code) for identifying the manufacturer of the gaming machine 10. is there. The model code is a product code of the gaming machine 10 set by the manufacturer. The inspection number (or verification code) is a number assigned to the gaming machine 10 that has passed the inspection by the third party organization.

  Further, the ID property memory 224 includes a ROM and a RAM, and the contents of the ROM are copied to the RAM. Specifically, a unique ID, a game type code, a rank code, a manufacturer number, a model code, and an inspection number are stored in the ROM and are copied to the RAM. The copy timing is performed when the gaming machine 10 is turned on or when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset, for example, in an initialization process executed by the management block 111B immediately after the system reset.

  The management control circuit 225 controls the operation of the management block 111B and has a buffer memory. For example, the management control circuit 225 monitors the operation of the CPU core 201 via the bus monitor circuit 223, and copies the contents stored in the user work RAM 203 of the game control block 111A to the mirrored RAM 207 during non-operation. Further, the contents of the ID property memory 224 of the management block 111B are transferred to the outside in response to a request from the inspection apparatus, or the program in the user program ROM 202 is sent to the outside via the bus monitor circuit 223 in response to a program request. Or transfer. The buffer memory is used for timing adjustment at the time of transfer.

  The external communication control circuit 226 communicates with an information collection terminal device and an ID inspection device provided outside the gaming machine 10. For example, when an information collection terminal device is connected, in response to a request from the information collection terminal device, the storage contents of the management work RAM 222 and ID property memory 224 are transferred to the requesting information collection terminal device. If an ID inspection device is connected, at least information on the unique ID stored in the ID property memory 224 is transferred to the requesting ID inspection device in response to a request from the ID inspection device.

  Next, details of the random number generation circuit 215 built in the gaming microcomputer 111 of this embodiment and a circuit (clock generator 214) related to the circuit will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing specific configurations of the random number generation circuit 215 and the clock generator 214.

  The clock generator 214 divides the random number clock EXCLK supplied from the crystal oscillator 113, the frequency dividing circuit 232 that divides the system clock MCLK, and the frequency divided by the frequency dividing circuit 232. And a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit 233 for generating a signal for interrupting the CPU core 201 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds). The clocks φ1 and φ2 respectively divided by the frequency dividing circuit 231 and the frequency dividing circuit 232 are supplied to the random number generation circuit 215. In this embodiment, the frequency dividing ratios of the frequency dividing circuits 231 and 232 are the same (both are divided by 1/2).

The control register 208 receives the start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1 from the start opening switches 36a and 37a and the pseudo winning detection signal from the CPU core 201. In addition, the control register 208 is provided with a terminal for allowing the signal DET2 to be input, but this is a reserve for making it possible to cope with the case where three start winning holes are provided in the game area. Yes, not used in this example. When the start winning detection signal DET0 is input from the starting port 1 switch 36a to the control register 208, the counter value latch signal LAT0 and the control signal are output, and the starting winning detection signal DET1 is input from the start port 2 switch 37a. Then, the latch signal LAT1 and the control signal are output. When the start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1 are simultaneously input from the start port switches 36a and 37a, the latch signals LAT0 and LAT1 and the control signal are output.
Note that a pseudo winning detection signal may be input from the CPU core 201 to a terminal for enabling the signal DET2 in the control register 208 to be input.

  When a control signal is input from the control register 208, the interrupt controller 209 outputs an interrupt signal to the CPU core 201. When the interrupt signal is input, the CPU core 201 executes a predetermined process and then outputs a pseudo winning detection signal to the control register 208. When the pseudo winning prize detection signal is input to the control register 208, the control register 208 is controlled to be in the same state as the DET2 is input, and outputs the latch signal LAT2.

The CPU core 201 is set to input a pseudo winning detection signal to the control register 208 a predetermined time after the control register 208 outputs the control signal. Therefore, the latch signal LAT2 is output to the random number control circuit 240 with a predetermined time delay from the latch signals LAT0 and LAT1. The predetermined time is equal to or longer than the update period of the counter value of the counter circuit 243, that is, the counter circuit 243 is at least once after the latch signals LAT0 and LAT1 are input until the latch signal LAT2 is input. It is enough time to update the counter value.
That is, when the start winning detection signal DET0 is input from the start port switch 36a, the control register 208 outputs the latch signal LAT0 and outputs the latch signal LAT2 after a predetermined time. When the start winning detection signal DET1 is input from the start port switch 37a, the latch signal LAT1 is output, and LAT2 is output after a predetermined time. When the start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1 are simultaneously input from the start port switches 36a and 37a, the latch signals LAT0 and LAT1 are simultaneously output, and LAT2 is output after a predetermined time.

The random number generation circuit 215 includes a random number control circuit 240 that controls the entire random number generation circuit 215, a random number initial value setting register 241 in which an initial value of random numbers is set by the CPU core 201 via the CPU bus 217, and a random number circuit activation register 242 and a counter circuit 243. When a predetermined value is set in the random number circuit activation register 242 by the CPU core 201, the random number control circuit 240 is configured to start control of random number generation.
The random number control circuit 240 has a built-in selection circuit 252 that determines the magnitude of the frequencies of the clocks φ1 and φ2 divided by the frequency dividing circuits 231 and 232, and switches between and shuts off the clock. The counter circuit 243 is caused to perform a counting operation based on this clock. Note that the clock to be used can be switched by setting.

The counter circuit 243 is configured to generate a random number in the random number mode. The random number mode is a method for generating M-sequence random numbers. A random number generated by the counter circuit 243 and latched by a latch register, which will be described later, is a jackpot random number value or a fluctuation pattern random number value. The counting range of the counter circuit 243 can be selected from a range of 8 bits (FFh) to 16 bits (FFFFh) by setting a predetermined value in the HW parameter ROM 216. Is set to 16 bits. Accordingly, the game control device 100 serves as a random number generating means for generating a random value (variation pattern random number 1) for determining the execution mode (reach effect) of the variation display game (special-design variation display game).
If a plurality of types of random numbers are required, a plurality of counter circuits 243 may be provided and different initial values may be set in the random number initial value setting register 241 for each counter circuit. If it is a configuration that can take different values for each register to be latched, it may be configured to generate a random number by a method of generating a random number by updating the counter value by −1 (counter mode). And the counter mode may be selected.

  In addition, the random number generation circuit 215 captures and holds the value of the counter circuit 243 and generates a start winning detection signal in a pseudo manner to the latch registers to the counter circuit 243. Latch register trigger circuits 244, 246, and 248 for generating trigger signals for latching values are provided. The latch register trigger circuits 244, 246, and 248 can be configured by registers. The latch registers 245, 247, and 249 normally latch the value of the counter circuit 243 based on the latch signal generated by the random number control circuit 240, but the CPU core 201 supplies a predetermined value to the latch register trigger circuits 244, 246, and 248. Is set, the latch trigger signal is generated, and the value of the counter circuit 243 is latched in the latch registers 245, 247, and 249.

  The random number control circuit 240 receives the latch signals LAT0, LAT1, and LAT2 from the control register 208, and causes the latch registers 245, 247, and 249 to latch the counter values based on the input of the latch signals LAT0, LAT1, and LAT2. A control signal for generating In this embodiment, the start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1 from the start opening 1 switches 36a and 37b and the pseudo winning detection signal from the CPU core 201 are input to the control register 208, and the counter is counted each time a start winning is detected. The value of the circuit 243 is latched in the latch registers 245, 247, and 249. Specifically, the control register 208 detects the start winning detection signal DET continuously over 256 clocks (25.6 μs: when EXCLK or MCLK = 20 MHz is input) by the clock signal supplied to the counter circuit 243. The latch signal LAT is output to the random number control circuit 240 at the timing. The random number control circuit 240 does not latch the counter value at the timing when the latch signal LAT is input, but any one of the latch registers 245, 247, and 249 at the rising edge of the clock signal immediately after the latch signal LAT is input. The counter value is latched in the corresponding register.

  In this embodiment, the counter value is latched in the latch 0 register 245 when the latch signal LAT0 is input, and the counter value is latched in the latch 1 register 247 when the latch signal LAT1 is input. When the latch signal LAT2 is input, the counter value is latched in the latch 2 register 249.

  Further, the random number generation circuit 215 includes a status register 250 for informing the CPU core 201 of the internal state of the random number generation circuit 215 and a random number circuit initialization register 251 for initializing the random number generation circuit 215. The status register 250 is provided with a latch permission flag for permitting or prohibiting the latching of the counter value to the latch registers 245, 247, and 249. By setting this flag, the latch of the counter value is permitted and the flag is set. The latch can be prohibited by clearing it. In this embodiment, the latch permission flag is provided corresponding to each of the latch registers 245, 247, and 249, and is configured to be able to control permission / prohibition of latch for each register. The status register 250 is rewritten by the random number control circuit 240 so that the CPU 111 can only read and cannot write. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of rewriting the program and causing the CPU to acquire an illegal random number value.

  FIG. 7 shows a latch control procedure of counter values to the latch registers 245, 247, and 249 by the random number control circuit 240. In this control, first, it is determined whether any of the latch signals LAT0, LAT1, and LAT2 is input (step S101). If any of the latch signals LAT0, LAT1, and LAT2 is input, the status It is determined whether the latch permission flag of the register 250 is set (step S102). If there is no latch signal input or if there is a latch signal and the latch permission flag is not set, the control is terminated, and if it is determined in step S102 that the latch permission flag is set, the counter circuit 243 The counter value is read and stored in the corresponding latch register (any one of 245, 247, and 249) (steps S103 and S104). Subsequently, the corresponding latch permission flag of the status register 250 is set to a prohibited state, and the control is terminated (step S105).

  FIG. 8 shows a control procedure when the random number control circuit 240 reads latch data. In this control, first, it is determined whether or not the CPU core 201 has read data in the latch register (any one of 245, 247, and 249) (step S111), and if data (counter value) has been read, The data in the latch register is cleared, the corresponding latch permission flag in the status register 250 is set to the permitted state, and the control is terminated (steps S112 and S113). By reading the data in the latch register, clearing it, and setting the latch enable flag to the enabled state, the counter value is not latched to the latch register for some reason, such as a circuit failure. There is no risk of duplicate counter values being acquired. As a result, when the value held in the counter value holding means immediately before corresponds to the big hit, it is possible to prevent the big hit from occurring continuously.

  By these controls, the latch permission flag of the status register 250 is set to the latch prohibited state until the value of the counter is latched in the latch register and is read by the CPU. Therefore, even if noise is applied to the latch signals LAT0, LAT1, and LAT2 input to the random number control circuit 240, the counter value of the counter circuit 243 is not erroneously latched (overwritten) in the latch register. The CPU core 201 does not read an incorrect counter value (random number value).

  By configuring the random number generation circuit 215 as described above, when the start winning detection signal DET0 is input from the start port 1 switch 36a to the control register 208, the counter value is latched in the latch 0 register 245, and after a predetermined time. The counter value is latched in the latch 2 register 249. When the start winning detection signal DET1 is input from the start port 2 switch 37a to the control register 208, the counter value is latched in the latch 1 register 247, and the counter value is latched in the latch 2 register 249 after a predetermined time. When the start winning detection signals DET0 and DET1 are simultaneously input to the control register 208 from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the counter values are simultaneously latched in the latch 0 register 245 and the latch 1 register 247, and the predetermined value is obtained. After a time, the counter value is latched in the latch 2 register 249. The counter circuit 243 updates the counter value at least once after the counter value is latched in the latch registers 245 and 247 until the counter value is latched in the latch 2 register 249. Further, the counter circuit 243 Since the counter value is updated in the mode, the counter value latched in the latch 2 register 249 is completely different from the counter value latched in the latch registers 245 and 247.

The counter values latched in the latch registers 245, 247, and 249 are used as various random values that determine the contents of the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the counter value latched in the latch 0 register 245 is used as a big hit random number 1 (first random value) that determines the result of the first special figure variation display game, and is latched in the latch 1 register 247. The counter value is used as jackpot random number 2 (second random value) that determines the result of the second special figure variation display game. The latch 2 register is originally a register for latching the big hit random number 3 for determining the result of the third special figure variation display game, but in this embodiment, the counter latched in the latch 2 register 249 is used. The value is used as a production random number (third random number value) common to the first and second special figure fluctuation display games. That is, the big hit random number 1, the big hit random number 2, and the production random number are hardware random numbers (hard random numbers) generated by hardware. The effect random number is a random number used to determine a special symbol variation pattern in the decorative special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 41, and details thereof will be described later.
Accordingly, the latch 0 register 245 acquires and holds a random number value generated by the random number generation means (counter circuit 243) based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). Of the holding means, the first random number holding means for holding the first random number value (big hit random number 1) based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning area (start winning opening 36), and the latch 1 register 247 Among the random number holding means, the second random number holding means for holding the second random number value (big hit random number 2) based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area (ordinary variation winning device 37) is provided, and latch 2 The register 249 constitutes third random number holding means for holding a third random number value (effect random number) based on winning in at least one of the first start winning area and the second starting winning area, among the random number holding means. .

Next, game control executed in the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
In the CPU core 201 of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the random number value of the normal figure is extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 202 Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated so that the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are predetermined. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

Further, the special figure 1 start memory is stored based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start opening 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning opening 36, and the jackpot random number 1 is extracted based on the special figure 1 start memory. Then, the determination value stored in the ROM 202 is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed.
Further, the special figure 2 start memory is stored based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and the big hit random number 2 is extracted based on the special figure 2 start memory. Then, the determination value stored in the ROM 202 is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed.
Further, a variation pattern table corresponding to the determination result is selected and acquired from a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the program ROM 202.

  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.

Then, the CPU core 201 of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result (big hit). A process for generating a special gaming state is performed.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU core 201 opens, for example, the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b, and allows the game ball to flow into the special winning opening. I do.
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is done is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 or 2 times).
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 high probability state (probability change state) as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (a general power support state = easy winning state) as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time 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 other words, the normal variation winning device 37 operates the movable members 37b and 37b, thereby making it easy to win a game ball in a second starting winning area (second starting winning port) provided therein. This is a variable start winning device that can generate (general power support state).

Next, a control process executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described.
Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer which is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, RWM access is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 10, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 10 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 10, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and 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 the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighting) data of the error display section is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed, and step Proceed to S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). Then, the output timer initial value of the external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S27), and a command at power-on is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28). Proceed to S29. In step S29, processing for starting a CTC circuit 233 for generating a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 in the gaming microcomputer 111 is performed (step S30). Specifically, the second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 are activated in predetermined registers (CTC update permission registers) (not shown) in the second to fifth random number generation circuits (12-bit random number circuits) 261 to 264. The CPU core 201 performs setting of a code (specified value) for this purpose. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) (not shown) in the second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 at the time of power-on are changed to corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining jackpot symbols ( The jackpot symbol random number 1, the jackpot symbol random number 2), the random number (spot random number) that determines the hit of the regular symbol is saved as an initial value (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), and an interrupt is permitted. (Step S32). In the second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on. 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. Thereafter, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and the data bus and the number of times of checking is set (step S34), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). . If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, 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 S33 includes a method of performing an 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 the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S35). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM (read / write memory: RAM 203) is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting the access to the RWM ( After performing step S43), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine 10 to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit 233 in the clock generator 214 is input to the CPU core 201.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step 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) or 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 production 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. Details of the special figure game process (step S58) will be described later.

  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 a magnetic error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality. 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), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the 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 above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. 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 figure 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. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  When the special figure game process number is “1” in step A8, special figure changing process for setting the special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A10) is performed. In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning opening for each big hit A special figure display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (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, an ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. If the 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 | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a, that is, the game ball wins the start winning port 36 or the normal variation winning device 37. If there is no input (step A112; No), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If there is an input (step A112; Yes), the effect is displayed. A random number acquisition process (step A113) is performed. Subsequently, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start opening (start winning prize opening 36) (step A114), a special-purpose start opening switch common process (step A115) for monitoring the start opening 1 switch 36a. )I do. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A115 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A120. Details of the effect random number acquisition process in step A113 will also be described later.

  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. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A116; Yes), the process proceeds to step A119, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A116 that the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (step A116; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A117), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (Step A118) is performed. 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 A118 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A118; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A119). ), A special figure start port switch common process (step A120) for monitoring the start port 2 switch 37a is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A118 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A118; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the special figure 2 starting memory is not generated any more.

  In the special figure starting port switch common processing of step 115, processing based on the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a is performed, and in the special figure starting port switch common processing of step 120, processing based on the input of the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. . Therefore, when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a at the same time, the processing related to the start port 1 switch 36a is started first.

[Production random number acquisition processing]
Next, details of the effect random number acquisition process (step A113) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a pseudo winning detection signal that triggers the output of the latch signal LAT2 is input to the control register 208, and the effect random number is latched in the latch 2 register 249 ( Step A121), the effect random number latched in the latch 2 register 249 is acquired (step A122). Subsequently, the obtained effect random number is saved in the special figure 1 effect random number storage area of the RWM (step A123). Subsequently, the obtained effect random number is transposed, and the conversion value obtained by transposing (the first value) 4 random numbers) is saved in the special figure 2 effect random number storage area of the RWM (step A124). In this way, both the production random number and the converted value are prepared regardless of the input from the start port switch.

Here, the transposition of the random number for production will be described. In this embodiment, transposition is to generate a random value (transformed value) different from the original random number by rearranging the bits of a certain random value. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, 16-digit production random numbers represented by arranging bits from the upper order in the order of bit15, bit14,..., Bit0 are arranged in the order of bit0, bit1,. Transpose by changing.
Specifically, when the obtained rendering random number is “100” in decimal, the decimal “100” is expressed as “0000000001100100” in binary code. When this is transposed by the above method, it becomes “0010011000000000”, and a random number value different from the original random value “9728” in decimal is generated. Such transposition can be performed by, for example, a barrel shifter included in the CPU core 201 that can shift (rotate) a specific range of bits by a specific number of bits.

In addition to the above transposition, any of a plurality of bit rotations as shown in FIG. 16 may be performed. Further, when the maximum value of the production random number is not so large and 16 bits are not required, the number of effective bits can be reduced to facilitate the calculation. For example, the effective number of bits can be reduced to 15 if the production random number is a decimal number of 32767 or less, and the effective number of bits can be reduced to 8 if the effect random number is 255 or less. Hereinafter, a case where the number of effective bits is reduced to 15 bits of bit0 to bit14 will be described.
For example, the transposition of the pattern 1 in FIG. 16 is the one in which bits 14, bit 13,... In the transposition of pattern 2, after transposing pattern 1, the upper 10 bits are rotated right or left by 5 bits using a barrel shifter. Transposition of pattern 3 is obtained by transposing pattern 1 and rotating all bits to the right by 5 bits. In the transposition of pattern 4, after the transposition of pattern 1, the upper 8 bits are rotated to the right or left by 4 bits, and the lower 7 bits are rotated to the right by 3 bits. Further, any one of the patterns 1 to 4 may be performed at random.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A115 and A120) 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. 17, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the start port Among the 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information related to the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times (starting port signal output number) is loaded (step A204).

  Subsequently, the number of output of the start port signal is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the number of outputs overflows (step A205), and if it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A206; No), The value is saved in the RWM start port signal output count area (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 overflows (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, the number of reserved special figures to be updated (starting memory) corresponding to the monitored starting port switch (for example, the starting port 1 switch 36a). (Number) is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and a process of determining whether the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold count is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated because the hold (startup memory) cannot be accepted. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure reservations is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), it is possible to accept the hold (start-up memory), so that the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the special figure hold number) The processing (step A210) for updating (+1) the number of holds in FIG. And after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch (for example, start port 1 switch 36a etc.) to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). Then, a decoration special 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, processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the number of special figure hold (step A214) is performed to extract and prepare the big hit random number value (step A215), and the big hit random number value is saved in the RWM big hit random number. Save in the area (first and second start winning storage means) (step A216).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the random number for conversion or the converted value is acquired as the fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the corresponding random number storage area for the special figure 1 production random number storage area and the special figure 2 production random number storage area, and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 save area Save to (first and second start winning storage means) (step A219). In this embodiment, when the big hit random number 1 is saved in step A216 and the variation pattern random number 1 is saved in step A219, the special figure 1 start memory is stored. Further, when the big hit random number 2 is saved in step A216 and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is saved in step A219, the second start memory is stored. Then, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 2 and 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A220 and A221).

  Subsequently, special figure hold information determination processing (step A222) is performed. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later. Then, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port winning flag to be monitored is loaded as a change order flag (step A223). If the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 36a, the change order flag shown in FIG. 1 is set, and if the start port 2 switch 37a is set, the change order flag shown in FIG. 2 is set. Next, the address of the change order flag save area corresponding to the sum of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is calculated (step A224), and the change order flag is saved in the change order flag save area (step A225). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

By this processing, if the special figure variation display game to be executed is the first special figure variation display game, the production random number saved in the special figure 1 production random number storage area is used as the variation pattern random number 1 as it is. In the case of the second special figure variation display game, the converted value obtained by transposing the production random numbers saved in the special figure 2 production random number storage area is used as the fluctuation pattern random number 1. As described above, since the reach system of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the type of reach between the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Will be different.
Further, when a simultaneous winning occurs, as described above, since the process related to the start port 1 switch 36a is executed first, the change order flag is saved in the order of FIG. 1 and FIG.

Accordingly, when the CPU core 201 and the RAM 203 of the game control device 100 that executes the above process accepts the random number value held by the random number holding means as the start memory, the first start of the random number acquisition means that acquires the random number value. A first random number value held in the first random number holding means and a third random number value held in the third random number holding means when receiving the first start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the winning area; Among the first random number acquisition means and the random number acquisition means, the second random number is received when a predetermined condition occurs and the second start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area is received. The second random number acquisition unit that acquires the second random number value held in the holding unit and that can acquire the fourth random number value transposed from the third random number value held in the third random number holding unit.
Further, the CPU core 201 and the RAM 203 of the game control device 100 are start winning storage means for storing start memory as a right to execute a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Among them, a first start winning memory that stores a random number value (big hit random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 1) acquired by the first random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) as a first start memory (see Fig. 1 start memory). And a random number value (big hit random number 2, variation pattern random number 1) acquired by the second random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) among the start winning storage means and the second start storage (special figure 2 start storage) As a second start winning storage means for storing.
In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a notice effect aspect control means for controlling the notice effect aspect (reach effect) of the variable display game based on the third random value (effect random number) or the fourth random value (converted value). .

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 18, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step S231). If not satisfied (step S232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step S232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where 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. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is operating, that is, the ordinary power support The condition that the pre-reading effect may be executed is satisfied when the game is in the middle, the case where the game is in the big hit (special game state), and the case where it is excluded.

In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step S232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. In this process, the jackpot determination is made based on the value of the jackpot random number 1 when based on the winning at the start winning opening 36, and based on the value of the jackpot random number 2 when based on the winning at the normal variable winning device 37. Do. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding big hit information table The process of acquiring and setting (Step A236) is performed. Then, the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area is performed (step A238).
Therefore, the game control device 100 that executes the above-described process is a determination unit that determines whether or not a special result for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is derived as a stop result among the execution modes of the variable display game. Of these, first determination means for determining whether or not a special result is derived based on the first random number value, and second determination means for determining whether or not a special result is derived based on the second random number value. Make each.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and saved in the symbol information (work) area ( Step A238) is performed.

  After performing the process of step A238, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A239). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A240), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step A240). Step A241). And the special figure information setting process (step A242) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A243) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A244) is performed.

Then, a start opening prize command command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A246), command setting processing (Step A247) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A248), a command setting process (step A252) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A246 and A247, and a starting opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in steps A248 and 249, so that the determination result of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (pre-read result) ) Can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular, the decoration start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.
Note that the time when the jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Anytime.

[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. 19, in the special figure normal processing, first, whether the special figure 1 hold number (special figure 1 start memory number) and the special figure 2 hold number (special figure 2 start memory number) are both 0 or not. Is checked (step A301). If it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (step A303). If it is determined that the demo has not started, that is, it has not been started (step A304; No), processing for setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A305) is performed. Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A306), a command setting process (step A307) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A303 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A304; 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 that the special figure routine process is terminated without performing these processes.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that at least one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), the RWM fluctuation display flag is set in step A225 of the special figure start port switch common process. The variable display flag saved in the save area is loaded (step A308). Then, it is checked whether or not the loaded change order flag indicates the start of change of the first special figure change display game (step A309), and if the change order flag indicates the start of change of the first special figure change display game (step A309). In A310; Yes), the special figure 1 variation start process (step A311) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. On the other hand, if it does not indicate the start of change of the first special figure fluctuation display game (step A310; No), it is a flag indicating the start of fluctuation of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Processing (step A312) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  With this process, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are executed in the order in which the start-up memories are generated without priority. When a game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37 at the same time, the change order flag of FIG. 1 is saved at step A115 of the start opening switch monitoring process, and at step A120 of FIG. Since the change order flag is saved, the first special figure change display game is executed first.

In this way, the effect random number (third random value) and the converted value (fourth random value) are acquired in the effect random number acquisition process (step A113) of the special figure game process (step S58), and the special figure start is started. The big hit random number (first and second random number values) is acquired in the mouth switch common processing (steps A115 and A120), and the big hit random number fluctuates in the big hit random number saving area (first and second start winning storage area). Production random numbers or converted values are saved in the pattern random number 1 save area (first and second start winning storage areas), respectively. Then, by the symbol variation control process of the special figure game process, the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the big hit random number 1 and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 or the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the big hit random number 2 and the fluctuation pattern random number 1 Is executed.
Therefore, the game control apparatus 100 that executes the above-described processing is stored in the first start prize storage means among the variable display game execution means that executes the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start prize storage means. First variation display game execution means for executing the first variation display game based on the first random number value and the third random number value, and the second random number value and the fourth random number value stored in the second start winning storage means, or The second variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game based on the second random number value and the third random number value is provided.

Next, the production control device 300 will be described. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the effect control device 300. As shown in FIG.
The gaming machine 10 has an effect control device 300. The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Executes processes such as lighting of decoration lamps, motor drive control, and production time management. 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 informs the video control microcomputer 312 that it is in a state of waiting for receiving an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to inform 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 to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having the same processing capability as the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided, and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving described above) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor 45 for operating the light 16 is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used for lighting 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, effect control executed in the effect control circuit will be described.
In the effect 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 variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on a control signal from the game control device 100, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, operation of various accessory devices, processing for controlling emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

  Next, control processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.

[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 is terminated when the gaming machine 10 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 10, 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 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 controlling the sound output of the speakers (upper speaker 19a and 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.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the 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 command includes various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 (power-on command, power failure recovery command, customer waiting demo command, variation pattern command, symbol stop command, big hit / small hit fanfare. Command, big-open / n-th open command, interval command, big hit / small hit ending command, etc.). 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 indicating that it is time to change the scene is set (step B66), and the command is received. Branch processing based on the command identifier of the command (step B67) is performed.

  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. Further, 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) is performed in which processing related to the execution of the decorative special diagram 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. The details of the changing process will be described later. 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. In the hold number command reception process, a hold number command transmitted at the time of starting winning a prize and at the start of fluctuation is received, and the hold memory number is updated (increase / decrease) by the 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. In this probability information command reception process, a value corresponding to the probability information command is internally set and a background command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B71) in the 1st scene control process will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the 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 this flag is present, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), a movable body request set process (step B92) for initializing various kinds of accessories is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B93) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B94) for initializing the seed value of the random number is performed, A scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B95). 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 B96) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state). The variable time setting process (step B97) is set. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B98), 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 B99). 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. If the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B99; No), the changing process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B99; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B100), 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.

  Next, the flow of the decorative special figure variation display game of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. Here, a case where simultaneous winning to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 has occurred will be described. FIGS. 24A to 24G are diagrams showing a decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game (which may be the first or second here) is started, the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are variably displayed as shown in FIG. A band-like portion extending in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display area of the display device 41 is a start-up storage display area 41a. Here, symbols indicating that there is a start memory are displayed in the order in which they are stored. Here, when a game ball wins both the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 24B, a symbol (for example, special figure 1 start memory) is displayed in the start memory display area 4a. , ○) M1 and a special figure 2 start memory (for example, ●) M2 are displayed at the same time, but the order of the special figure 1 start memory is first.

Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are stopped and displayed (the result is out of place), and when the special figure variation display game is finished, the special figure 1 start memory is stored next. The first special figure variation display game based on this is started. At this time, when the special figure 1 start memory is digested, the symbol M1 indicating the special figure 1 start memory in the start memory display area 4a disappears.
When the first and second special symbols P1 and P2 are stopped and displayed with the same numbers and reach, the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are displayed in the display area of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It moves to the end (for example, lower right) and is displayed small, and a reach effect (effect A) is displayed at the center of the display area.

Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are stopped and displayed (the result is out of date), and when the special figure variation display game is finished, the special figure 2 start memory is then stored. The second special figure variation display game based on this is started. At this time, when the special figure 2 start memory is digested, the symbol M2 indicating the special figure 2 start memory in the start memory display area 4a disappears.
When the first and second special symbols P1 and P2 are stopped and displayed with the same numbers and reach, the first to third special symbols are displayed at the end of the display area of the display device 41 (see FIG. 24F). For example, in the center of the display area, a reach effect (effect B) that is different from the reach effect in the first special figure variation display game performed immediately before is displayed. In the first special figure variation display game, the variation pattern is determined by using the production random number as the variation pattern random number 1, whereas in the second special figure variation display game, the converted value obtained by transposing the production random number is used. This is because the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern random number 1.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (g), when the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are stopped and displayed, the result is the same as the first special diagram variation display game executed immediately before (first time). The special figure variation display game ends. This is because the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are generated based on the simultaneous winning to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable prize winning device 37, and therefore the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start. This is because the jackpot random numbers stored as memories are the same value.

  As described above, the game control means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 determines the random number values for determining the execution mode of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) (big hit random numbers 1, 2 and effect random numbers). ) And a random number generated by the random number generation means is acquired and held based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). Random number holding means (latch registers 245, 247, 249) and random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) for acquiring the random number value when the random number value held by the random number holding means is received as start-up storage. The random number holding means holds the first random number value (big hit random number 1) based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning area (starting winning opening 36) set as the starting winning area. Based on the winning of the game ball in the first random number holding means (latch 0 register 245) and the second starting winning area (ordinary variable winning device 37) set as the starting winning area, the second random number value (big hit random number 2) And a second random number holding means (latch 1 register 247) for holding the third random value (effect random number) for holding at least one of the first start winning area and the second starting winning area. 3 random number holding means (latch 2 register 249), and the random number obtaining means receives a first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) based on a winning game ball in the first start winning area. First random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) for acquiring a first random number value held in one random number holding means and a third random number value held in third random number holding means; and a predetermined condition (Simultaneous prize) When the second start memory that is generated and based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area is accepted, the second random number value held in the second random number holding means is acquired and the third random number holding Second random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) capable of acquiring a fourth random value (transformed value) transposed from the third random number value held in the means, and the start winning storage means The first start winning storage means (RAM 203 (RWM) that stores the random number value (big hit random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 1 (effect random number)) acquired by one random number acquisition means as the first start memory (special figure 1 start memory). And the random number value obtained by the second random number acquisition means (big hit random number 2, fluctuation pattern random number 1 (transformed value)) in the second start-up memory (special figure) 2nd Second start winning storage means (RAM 203 (RWM big hit random number saving area, fluctuation pattern random number 1 saving area)), and the variable display game executing means is stored in the first starting winning storage means. Random number values (first random number value and third random number value) or random number values stored in the second start winning storage means (second random number value and third random number value, or second random number value and fourth random number value) Based on the random number), the variable display game is executed.

  Therefore, for example, when a game ball wins simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second starting winning area as a predetermined condition, the first random number holding means and the second random number holding means simultaneously acquire random numbers from the random number generating means. The first random number value becomes equal to the second random number value, but the second random number obtaining means obtains the fourth random number value transposed from the third random number value, thereby executing the variable display executed based on the first starting memory. The contents of the game are determined by the first random number value and the third random number value, and the contents of the variable display game executed based on the second start-up memory are determined by the second random number value and the fourth random number value. . For this reason, even if the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning is unfavorable for the player, the second variation display game is different in game content from the first one. The second variation display game can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation that the result may be different from that of the game, and it is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

  Further, the variation display game execution means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 is based on the third random number value (effect random number) or the fourth random value (conversion value), and the variation display game (special figure variation display game). The notification effect mode control means (game control device 100) for controlling the notification effect mode (reach effect mode) is provided.

  Therefore, under a predetermined condition, the notice effect aspect of the variable display game based on the first start memory is determined based on the third random value, and the notice effect aspect of the variable display game based on the second start memory is set to the fourth random value. If determined based on the game balls are simultaneously won in the first and second start winning areas, the variation display game based on the first start memory and the variation display game based on the second start memory are continuously performed. Even if it is executed, it is possible to prevent the same notice effect form from continuing and preventing the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  In addition, the game control means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 has a special result (big hit) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player as a stop result among the execution modes of the variable display game (special figure variable display game). ) Is determined, and the determination unit determines whether a special result is derived based on the first random number value (big hit random number 1). First determination means (CPU core 201) and second determination means (CPU core 201) for determining whether or not a special result is derived based on a second random number value (big hit random number 2). ing.

  Therefore, in the variable display game executed based on the first random number value and the third random number value, the first determination means determines whether or not a special result is derived based on the first random number value, and the second random number game is determined. In the variable display game executed based on the numerical value and the fourth random value (third random value), the second determination means determines whether or not to derive a special result based on the second random value. For this reason, even if a predetermined condition occurs and the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used to determine the notice effect mode, the random value used for determining whether or not to derive the special result is Since it does not change, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

Second Embodiment
Next, the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a game ball wins the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 at the same time, and it is determined that the result of the first and second special figure variation display games is a big hit. The production random number is used as it is as the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of the second special figure fluctuation display game, that is, the same random number value as that of the first special figure fluctuation display game is used. This is the same as the first special figure fluctuation display game executed immediately before in the second special figure fluctuation display game that is continuously executed when the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the simultaneous winning is won. This is because the fact that the special symbol is variably displayed in this variation pattern is welcomed by the player because it makes him feel that a big hit will occur again. In addition, if there are a plurality of game machines in which the second half fluctuation pattern table at the time of big hit is prepared for each gaming state, a high probability state occurs after the big hit, so that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game This is because there is a possibility that the latter-half variation pattern table used differs.

  Here, the control process changed in this embodiment is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, in order to operate the gaming machine 10 as described above, among the control processes executed by the gaming microcomputer 111, the start port switch monitoring process (step A1), the special-purpose start port switch common process (step A115, A120) and the changing process (step B71) among the control processes executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 are changed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
First, changes in the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the start port switch monitoring process of the present embodiment, a process (step A1111) for clearing temporary simultaneous winning information is performed after step A120 in the same process (see FIG. 13) of the first embodiment. I am doing so. This provisional simultaneous winning information will be described in the simultaneous winning setting process (step A1201) described later.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, a description will be given of changes in the special figure start port common processing (steps A115 and A120). As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure start port switch common process of the present embodiment, the target special figure hold number (starting memory number) is the upper limit value in step A209 in the same process (see FIG. 17) of the first embodiment. After determining that it is less than (Step A209; Yes), a simultaneous winning setting process (Step A1201) is added. In addition, the process of step A219 is changed to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 determination process (step 1202). The details of the variation pattern random number 1 determination process (step A1202) will be described later.

[Simultaneous winning setting process]
Next, details of the simultaneous winning setting process (step A1201) in the above-described special figure start port switch common process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the simultaneous winning setting process of this embodiment, first, it is checked whether or not the start port 1 switch 36a (special drawing 1) is the monitoring target, and the start port 1 switch 36a is used. If there is (step A401; Yes), the provisional simultaneous winning information is saved (step A402), and the process proceeds to step A403. The provisional simultaneous winning information is always saved when there is a winning at the start winning opening 36.
On the other hand, when it is not the start port 1 switch (step A401; No), step A402 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A403.

In step A403, it is checked whether or not the start port 2 switch 37a (see Fig. 2) is the monitoring target. If it is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A403; Yes), the provisional simultaneous The winning information is confirmed (step A404). In step A404, it is determined whether or not the provisional simultaneous winning information is saved. If it is determined that the provisional simultaneous winning information is saved (step 405; Yes), the simultaneous winning information is saved (step A406), and the provisional simultaneous winning information is obtained. Is cleared (step A407), and the simultaneous winning setting process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A403 that the monitoring target is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A403; No), or if it is determined in step A405 that the provisional simultaneous winning information is not saved (step A405; No). Then, the simultaneous winning setting process is terminated.

  By this processing, the simultaneous winning information is saved only when the game ball wins the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 at the same time. That is, when the start opening switch monitoring process (step A1) is executed based on the simultaneous winning, the temporary simultaneous winning information is saved in the simultaneous winning setting process in the special figure start opening switch common process in step A115. The simultaneous winning information is saved and the provisional simultaneous winning information is cleared in the simultaneous winning setting process in the special process starting port switch common processing of A120. The provisional simultaneous winning information is always saved if there is a winning at the starting winning opening 36, so if it is not a simultaneous winning, it will remain when exiting the special figure starting opening switch common processing, but the start opening switch monitoring process It is cleared by the process of step A1111.

[Variation pattern random number 1 determination process]
Next, details of the variation pattern random number 1 determination process (step A1202) in the above-described special figure start port switch common process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the simultaneous winning setting process of the present embodiment, first, it is checked whether or not the start port 2 switch 37a (special drawing 2) is the monitoring target, and the start port 2 switch. If it is 37a (step A411; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is simultaneous winning information saved in the simultaneous winning setting process (step A1201) (step A412). If it is determined in step A412 that there is simultaneous winning information (step A412), since the determination shown in FIG. 1 has been made before this processing, the determination result is checked (step A413). It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step A414). If it is determined in step A414 that the game is a big hit, an effect random number saved in the RWM special figure 1 effect random number storage area is acquired (step A415), and the process proceeds to step A417.

If it is determined in step A411 that the monitoring target is not the start port 2 switch 37a (step A411; No), if it is determined in step A412 that there is no simultaneous winning information (step A412; No), step If it is determined in A414 that it is not a big hit (step A414; No), a random number for rendering is generated from the corresponding random number storage region for rendering among the random number storage region for special drawing 1 and the random storage region for special drawing 2 rendering. (Step A416), and the process proceeds to Step A417.
In step A417, the obtained effect random number is saved in the variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A417), the simultaneous winning information is cleared (step A418), and the variation pattern random number 1 determination process is terminated.

  By this processing, when there is a simultaneous winning and the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game executed based on this winning is a big hit (the first special figure fluctuation display game is also a big hit because of simultaneous winning) Even if the random number value is stored in the special figure 2 effect random number storage area, the second special figure variation display game is executed based on the non-transposed production random number saved in the special figure 1 production random number storage area. Is done. That is, after the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the simultaneous winning is executed and a big hit is made, the second special figure fluctuation display game is subsequently executed with the same fluctuation pattern as the first special figure fluctuation display game.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, the change point of the changing process (step B71) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the changing process of the present embodiment, the pre-effect setting process (step B1091) is performed after step B98 or B100 in the same process (see FIG. 23) of the first embodiment. .

[Pre-direction setting process]
Next, the details of the prior effect setting process (step A1091) in the above-described process during change will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the pre-effect setting process, first, the information of the start memory is confirmed (step B111), it is determined whether the start memory determined to be a big hit is continuously stored, If this is the case (step B112; Yes), it is determined whether the variation patterns of the consecutive special figure variation display games are the same pattern (step B113; Yes). A setting is made to display in advance that the game balls are won simultaneously to the device 37 and the results of the special figure variation display game based on these wins are both big hits, and the pre-effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B112 that the starting memory determined to be a big win is not continuously stored (step B112; No), in step B113, the special figure change display is executed continuously based on the simultaneous winning. If it is determined that the game variation patterns are not the same (step B113; No), step B114 is skipped, and the preliminary effect setting process is terminated.

  With this process, when the result of the simultaneous winning and the special figure variation display game based on the winning is a big win, the fact that the simultaneous winning and the big win has been won is displayed on the display device 41 or the like, and an extremely rare event occurs. The player is informed of this.

  As described above, the second random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RAM 203) of the gaming machine 10 is divided into the first start winning area (start winning prize port 36) and the second starting winning area (ordinary variable winning apparatus 37). The first random number value stored in the first start winning storage means (RWM big hit random number save area, variable pattern random number 1 save area) based on the winning of the game balls. When the big hit random number 1) is determined by the first determination means (CPU core 201) to obtain a special result (big hit), the second random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RWM) 2 random numbers (big hit random number 2) and 3rd random values (effect random number) are acquired.

Therefore, when a game ball wins simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second starting winning area, the variable display game based on the simultaneous winning is continuously executed. Here, if it is determined that the result of one variation display game is a special result, the result of the other variation display game is also determined to be a special result because the result is determined by the same random value acquired at the same time. At this time, both of the variable display games are in the notice effect mode based on the third random number value. After a special result is obtained in the first variable display game based on the simultaneous winning, the subsequent variable display game progresses in the same notice effect manner as the previous time so that the player can feel that a special result will occur again. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the player compared to the case of executing in different notice effect modes.
Also, since the announcement effect mode is determined based on the acquired original random number without using the fourth random value obtained by transposing the third random value, the fairness of the game can be improved as compared with the case where the transposed random value is used. Can be increased.

  In this embodiment, when there is simultaneous winning and the result of the second special figure variation display game executed based on this winning is a big hit, the second random number acquisition means (CPU core 201, RWM) The second random number value (big hit random number 2) and the third random number value (production random number) are acquired, but the second start winning storage means (RWM fluctuation pattern random number 1 save area) It is configured so that both the numerical value and the fourth random value can be stored at the same time. Regardless of whether or not it is a big hit, in addition to the third random value, the fourth random value is also acquired and stored and stored. Whether or not to determine the effect may be determined by referring to either the third random value or the fourth random value depending on whether or not the game is a big hit when starting the display game.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the second special figure variation display game in preference to the first special figure variation display game when both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are stored. I am doing so. Then, based on the presence or absence of the special figure 1 start memory and whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is in the ordinary power support state, whether or not to change the random number for production, that is, whether or not to change the variation pattern. I try to decide. This is because if the special figure 1 start memory is stored at the time of the simultaneous winning, the second special figure fluctuation display game and the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the simultaneous winning are not consecutive, and the ordinary power support state If so, there is a high possibility that the second start memory is stored during the execution of the second special figure variation display game based on the simultaneous winning.

  Here, the control process changed in this embodiment is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, in order to operate the gaming machine 10 as described above, among the control processes executed by the gaming microcomputer 111, the special figure start port switch common process (steps A115 and 120), the special figure normal process (step A9) ), The effect random number acquisition process (step A113) is changed.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
First, a description will be given of changes in the special figure start port common processing (steps A115 and A120). As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure start port switch common process of this embodiment, the target special figure hold number (starting memory number) is less than the upper limit value in step A209 as in the second embodiment (see FIG. 26). Is determined (step A209; Yes), a simultaneous winning setting process (step A1201) is added, and the process of step A219 is changed to the variation pattern random number 1 determination process (step 1202).
Further, in the special figure start port switch common process of this embodiment, the big hit disturbance latched in the target latch register among the latch registers 245 and 247 between steps A203 and A204 in the same process of the first embodiment. A process of loading numerical values and preparing (step A1203) is added, and the process of step A215 is deleted.

Further, steps A1204 to A1207 are added after step A209. Specifically, after it is determined in step A209 that the target special figure holding number (starting memory number) is not less than the upper limit value (step A209; No), the input of the starting port switch according to step A202 is the starting port 1 It is checked whether or not it is an input of the switch 36a (step A1204), and if it is determined that it is an input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A1205; Yes), a decoration special figure pending number command (overflow command) is prepared. (Step A1206), command setting processing (Step A1207) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A1205 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A1205; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, changes in the special figure routine processing (step A9) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the changing process of this embodiment, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A1301).
If it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A1302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A1303).
And if it determines with the 1st special figure reservation number being 0 (step A1304; Yes), it will transfer to step A303. Since the processing of steps A303 to A307 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.
After the process of step A307, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A310), specifically, in the table, the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, A process for setting a flag (special prize opening fraud monitoring information) that defines a fraud monitoring period is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A1302 that the second special figure hold count is not 0 (step A1302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A312) is performed. Then, a process (step A1307) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1307), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step A1304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A1304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Then, a process (step A1306) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1306), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished.

As a result of this processing, the second special figure hold count in steps A1301 and A1302 is checked prior to the first special figure hold count check in steps A1303 and A1304, so the second special figure hold count is 0. Otherwise, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A312) is executed, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game.
Therefore, the gaming microcomputer 111 that executes the above-described processing has the second variation display when both the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and the second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory) are stored. Priority execution means for executing the game (second special figure fluctuation display game) in preference to the first fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game).

[Production random number acquisition processing]
Next, the change point of the effect random number acquisition process (step A113) will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the changing process of this embodiment, the processes of steps A1121 to A1124 are added after step A123 in the process (see FIG. 14) of the first embodiment. Specifically, after the processing of step A123, the special figure 1 start memory number is confirmed (step A1121), and the special figure 1 start memory number is not equal to or greater than a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) (0). In (Step A1122; No), it is determined whether or not the power transmission support state is in effect. When the power transmission support is not in progress (Step A1123; No), the obtained effect random number is transposed and the special figure 2 is transferred. The effect random number storage area is saved (step A124), and the effect random number acquisition process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A1122, the special figure 1 start memory number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (1) (step A1122; Yes), and if the power transmission support is in progress in step A1123 (step A1123; Yes), the acquired effect The production random number is directly saved in the special figure 2 production random number storage area (step A1124), and the production random number acquisition process is terminated.

  As a result of this processing, when a simultaneous winning occurs when there is no special figure 1 start memory and no ordinary power support is performed, the first and second special figure variation display games that are continuously executed based on the simultaneous winning. The fluctuation pattern of is different. On the other hand, if one or more special figure 1 start memories are stored, or if there is no special figure 1 start memory and the ordinary power support is performed, a simultaneous winning will occur based on the simultaneous winnings. Both the first and second special figure variation display games executed in this manner have the same variation pattern.

  Next, the operation timing of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 34 is a time chart showing the operation of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  When the special figure 1 start memory number and the special figure 2 start memory number are both 0, and the normal variation winning device 37 is in the general power support state, and the game ball wins the start winning port 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 at the same time. The start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are turned on, and a start winning detection signal is input to the gaming microcomputer 111 (t1). The special figure 1 start memory number and the special figure 2 start memory number are both 1 (t2). However, the special figure 2 starting memory number returns to 0 instantly because the second special figure fluctuation display game is started immediately. At the time of winning the prize, the special figure 1 start memory is not stored and is not being supported by ordinary electric power, so the first and second special figure fluctuation display games based on the simultaneous prize are executed with the same fluctuation pattern.

  When a game ball is won (two in this case) in the normal variation winning device 37 while the second special figure variation display game is being executed (t3, t5), the special figure 2 start memory is stored (the start memory number is 2) (t4, t6). When the second special figure variation display game is finished, the second special figure variation display game is executed by the priority execution function of the present embodiment until the special figure 2 start memory number becomes zero (t7, t8).

  If there is no new winning in the normal variation winning device 37 while the second special figure variation display game is being executed, after the second start memory has been consumed, the first special memory based on the stored special figure first start memory is stored. A special figure variation display game is started (t9). This first special figure variation display game is based on the simultaneous winning (t1), but does not satisfy the conditions for changing the variation pattern (transposing the random number for production), so that the previously won simultaneous winning It is executed with the same variation pattern as the second special figure variation display game based on it. However, since the second special figure variation display game based on the winning (t3, t5) after the simultaneous winning is executed during that time, the same variation pattern does not continue.

  If the number of memorized special figure 1 is 0 at the time of simultaneous winning (t1) and the normal variable winning device 37 is not in the ordinary power support state, the first and second special figure fluctuations based on the simultaneous winning will be described. The display game is continuously executed with different variation patterns.

  As described above, the variable display game execution means (game control device 100) of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is stored in the first start winning storage means (RWM big hit random number save area, variable pattern random number 1 save area). First variation display for executing a first variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on the first random number value (big hit random number 1) and the third random number value (variation pattern random number 1 (production random number)) The second random number value (big hit random number 2) and the fourth random number value stored in the game execution means (game control device 100) and the second start winning storage means (RWM big hit random number save area, variation pattern random number 1 save area) (Variation pattern random number 1 (conversion value)) or second variation display game execution for executing the second variation display game based on the second random number value and the third random number value (variation pattern random number 1 (effect random number)) When the first stage (game control device 100), the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and the second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory) are stored together, the second variation display game is changed to the first variation display game. Priority execution means (game control device 100) that executes in preference to the display game, and the second start prize storage means stores a predetermined number (first number) in the first start prize storage means before storing the second random number value. The second random number value and the third random number value are stored when the first start memory (one special figure 1 start memory) is stored.

  Therefore, as long as the second start memory is stored, the second variation display game is executed, and after the second start memory is exhausted, the first variation display game is executed. Therefore, when a game ball wins simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second start winning area, if at least one first start memory is stored, the second variation display game based on the simultaneous winning and the first variation The display game is not continuously executed. In other words, when the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are executed, the same value is used even if the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used or the third random number value is not transposed. Since the notice effect mode does not continue, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating while improving the fairness of the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 operates the movable members 37b and 37b, thereby making it easy to win a game ball in which a game ball can easily enter a second start winning area (second start winning port) provided in the game machine 10 (normal start). A variable start winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37) that can generate a power support state), and the second start winning storage means (RWM big hit random number save area, variable pattern random number 1 save area) is in an easy win state In this case, the second random value (big hit random number 2) and the third random value (variation pattern random number 1 (effect random number)) are stored.

  Therefore, if the winning is easy, the possibility that the second start memory is newly stored between the time when the simultaneous winning occurs and the time when the second variable display game based on the simultaneous winning is executed is increased. If the second start memory is stored, the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are not continuously executed even if a simultaneous winning occurs thereafter. In other words, when the second variation display game and the first variation display game based on the simultaneous winning are executed, the same value is used even if the fourth random number value obtained by transposing the third random number value is used or the third random number value is not transposed. Since the notice effect mode does not continue, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating while improving the fairness of the game.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment generates the production random numbers not by the random number generation circuit 215 but by the fifth random number generation circuit 264 provided separately from the random number generation circuit. The fifth random number generation circuit 264 generates a random number by a control process according to a program. That is, in this embodiment, software random numbers (soft random numbers) are used as effect random numbers instead of hardware random numbers (hard random numbers).

  Here, the second to fifth random number generation circuits will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264. The second to fourth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 are provided in common with the gaming machine 10 of the first to fourth embodiments. That is, the second random number generation circuit 261 determines a special figure 1 random number for determining a stop symbol in the first special figure variation display game, and the third random number generation circuit 262 determines a stop symbol in the second special figure variation display game. The fourth random number generation circuit 263 is configured to generate a winning random number for determining the result of the normal variation display game, respectively. Further, the fifth random number generation circuit 264 is not used as a spare in the first to third embodiments, but is used to generate a production random number in the present embodiment. The fifth random number generation circuit 264 generates an effect random number by control processing according to a program stored in the program ROM 202 or the like, similar to the random number generation circuits 261 to 263.

As shown in FIG. 36, the second random number generation circuit 261 includes a 12-bit random number circuit. In this circuit, a random number update mode, a random number maximum value, a random number start value (initial value), and a random number series can be set. The random number update mode and the maximum random number value must be performed before the circuit is activated, but the random number start value (initial value) and the random number sequence can be reset after activation. The second to fifth random number generation circuits 261 to 264 can individually make the above settings.
The third to fifth random number generation circuits 262 to 264 have the same configuration except that the random number to be generated is different from that of the second random number generation circuit 261, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[Modification]
In the case where a soft random number is used as the production random number, if there is a space for providing an unused random number generation circuit in addition to the above in the gaming microcomputer 111, as shown in FIG. The process for obtaining the production random number for the first special figure variation display game from the fifth random number generation circuit 264 (step A1112) and the production random number for the second special figure variation display game from the unused random number generation circuit. You may make it perform the process (step A1113) to acquire separately, respectively.

  As described above, the first random number value (big hit random number 1) and the second random number value (big hit random number 2) generated by the game control device 100 of the present embodiment are generated by the random number generation circuit 215 constituting the game control device 100. It is a hardware random number that is generated, and the third random number value (production random number) is a software random number that is generated by a control process (production random number acquisition process) according to a program stored in the game control device 100. Yes.

  Therefore, since the first random number value and the second random number value that determine the final result of the variable display game are generated by hardware, the same value can be reliably obtained and held even when a simultaneous winning is made. In addition, since the third random value and the fourth random value that determine the notice effect mode are generated by software, it becomes easy to change the random number update cycle by setting. For this reason, it becomes possible not to synchronize the hardware random number update cycle and the software random number update cycle, so that the third and fourth random values closely corresponding to the first and second random number values are not generated. can do.

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

10 gaming machine 30 gaming board 36 start winning opening 36 (first start winning area)
37 Ordinary variable winning device (second start winning area, variable start winning device)
100 Game control device (game control means)
111 gaming microcomputer (variable display game execution means, priority execution means, notice effect mode control means)
201 CPU core (determination means, random number acquisition means)
202 Program ROM
203 Work RAM (start winning storage means, random number acquisition means)
208 Control register 209 Interrupt controller 214 Clock generator 215 Random number generation circuit 243 Counter circuit (random number generation means)
245, 247, 249 Latch register (random number holding means)
300 Production control device

Claims (7)

Start winning storage means for storing start memory as a right to execute a variable display game for variably displaying identification information based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area;
In a gaming machine comprising game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner, having variation display game execution means for executing the variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start prize storage means.
The game control means includes
Random number generating means for generating a random value for determining an execution mode of the variable display game;
Random number holding means for acquiring and holding a random value generated by the random number generating means based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area;
A random number acquisition means for acquiring the random number value when the random number value held by the random number holding means is received as the starting memory;
With
The random number holding means is
First random number holding means for holding a first random number value based on winning of a game ball in the first starting winning area set as the starting winning area;
Second random number holding means for holding a second random number value based on winning of a game ball in a second starting winning area set as the starting winning area;
Third random number holding means for holding a third random number value based on winning in at least one of the first start winning area and the second starting winning area;
With
The random number acquisition means includes
When receiving a first start memory based on a winning of a game ball in the first start winning area, the first random number value held in the first random number holding means and the third random number holding means are held. First random number acquisition means for acquiring the third random number value,
The second random number value held in the second random number holding means is acquired when a predetermined condition occurs and a second start memory is received based on a game ball winning in the second start winning area. And a second random number acquisition unit that can acquire a fourth random value transposed from the third random number value held in the third random number holding unit;
With
The start winning storage means is
First start winning storage means for storing the random number value acquired by the first random number acquisition means as the first start storage;
Second start winning storage means for storing the random number value acquired by the second random number acquisition means as the second start storage;
With
The variation display game executing means executes a variation display game based on a random number value stored in the first start prize storage means or a random value stored in the second start prize storage means. To play.   2. The change display game executing means includes a notice effect mode control means for controlling a notice effect mode of the variable display game based on the third random value or the fourth random value. Game machines. The game control means includes determination means for determining whether or not a special result for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is derived as a stop result among the execution modes of the variable display game,
The determination means includes
First determination means for determining whether the special result is derived based on the first random number value;
Second determination means for determining whether the special result is derived based on the second random number value;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising:   The second random number acquisition means is a case where different game balls have won simultaneously in the first start winning area and the second start winning area, respectively, and the first start winning memory is based on winning of the game balls. Obtaining the second random number value and the third random value when the first determination means determines that the special result is derived by the first determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The variation display game execution means includes
First variation display game execution means for executing a first variation display game based on the first random number value and the third random number value stored in the first start winning storage means;
Based on the second random number value and the fourth random number value stored in the second start winning storage means, or based on the second random value and the third random value stored in the second start winning storage means. Second variation display game execution means for executing a second variation display game;
Priority execution means for preferentially executing the second variation display game over the first variation display game when both the first start memory and the second start memory are stored;
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The second start prize storage means stores the second random number value and the second start value when the predetermined number of the first start memories are stored in the first start prize storage means before storing the second random number value. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the third random number value is stored. A variable start winning device capable of generating an easy winning state that makes it easy to win a game ball in the second start winning region provided inside by moving a movable member;
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the second start winning storage means stores the second random value and the third random value when the winning easy state has occurred. The first random number value and the second random number value are hardware random numbers generated by a random number generation circuit constituting the game control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the third random number value is a software random number generated by a control process according to a program stored in the game control means.

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