JP2012110501A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To carry out a prediction performance capable of maintaining amusement without frustrating a player.SOLUTION: A preliminary notice informing means (performance control device 300) comprises: a first notice informing means (performance control device 300)for informing a preliminary notice by changing a display mode for an initiation memory displayed by a display device 41; and a second notice informing means (performance control device 300) by which, after the preliminary notice is carried out by the first preliminary notice informing means, a second preliminary notice is informed based on a predetermined condition so that the number of initiation memories displayed by the display device 41 is changed to a mode difficult for the player to identify.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of determining in advance a result of a variable display game based on a start memory stored in a start memory holding means.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the fluctuation of the symbol (identification information) is normally stopped, but the launching device is driven by the player's operation, and the game ball launched by the launching device is provided in the game area If a winning is made in the mouth, the variation display device performs a variation of the symbol for a predetermined time on the basis of the detection of the special figure operation switch provided in the starting port, and then stops the symbol for a predetermined time, thereby allowing the player to perform a variation display game. In addition, the player may recognize the result of determining whether or not he / she is successful, and when a specific stop result (special result) is generated, a special game state (big hit) advantageous to the player is generated and the winning ball is paid out.

  In the pachinko machine described above, in the state where the start memory is stored in the start memory holding means and the variable display game based on the start memory is on standby, the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is pre-readingly determined. If the random number value matches the jackpot value, that is, that a special gaming state occurs in the variable display game executed from that time, that is, based on the starting memory stored before the starting memory. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine having a function of giving notice (pre-reading effect) is known (see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the case of the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a big hit occurs in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory that is the target of the prefetch effect, the end of the variable display game is ended. At the same time, the content of the pre-reading effect is changed, for example, the pre-reading effect ends, and the player feels as if the player has lost the change of the pre-reading effect content.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a pre-reading effect that can maintain interest without giving dissatisfaction to the player in a gaming machine that executes a pre-reading effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
To a special symbol display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a special symbol, a decorative display device that is displayed based on the variable display game and can display a decorative display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a start winning area A game control device that controls the progress of the variable display game based on a winning game ball, and an effect control device that controls the display of the decoration display game based on command information from the game control device,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
The game control device includes:
Start memory holding means capable of extracting a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing it as start memory of the variable display game;
Game result preliminary determination means for determining in advance the result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory holding means, and generating game result information;
Predetermination information transmitting means capable of transmitting the game result information generated by the game result prior determination means to the effect control device as prior determination information,
The production control device
Start memory display means for displaying each start memory stored in the start memory holding means in a recognizable manner to the player;
Execution content prior determination means for determining in advance the execution content of the variable display game based on the prior determination information transmitted by the prior determination information transmission unit;
Based on the pre-determined result of the execution content pre-determining means, executing a notice in advance that suggests in advance the execution content of the variable display game that is executed based on the start-up memory that is the transmission target of the pre-determination information. A possible prior notice means,
The prior notice means is
First notice notification executing means for executing the notice notice by changing a display mode of the start memory displayed on the start memory display means;
After the advance notice is given by the first notice notice executing means, a second notice that changes the remaining number of the start memory displayed by the start memory display means into a mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize based on a predetermined condition. And a second notice notification executing means for performing notification.

Here, the “start winning area” is a winning area that becomes a starting point of a special symbol variable game (special figure changing display game), for example, a starting winning point that becomes a starting point of the special figure 1 variable display game. Mouth and special figure 2 It means the normal variation winning device that becomes the starting point of the variation display game.
Here, the “predetermined condition” is, for example, a case where a special result mode is derived in a variable display game based on a start memory that is digested prior to a start memory that has been subject to a prior notice by the prior notice means. Even when the special result mode is not derived, the random number value in the start-up memory that is the subject of the advance notice coincides with a specific value.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the start memory displayed by the start memory display means on the basis of a predetermined condition after the second notice information executing means performs the notice information by the first notice information executing means. The second notice notification can be performed to change the remaining number in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize.
Thereby, for example, when the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory that is digested prior to the start memory targeted for the advance notice by the advance notice means, the remaining number of the start memories is set. By changing to a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a special result mode has been derived in the variable display game based on the start-up memory that is the subject of the advance notice.
Therefore, by performing the second notice, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction that the pre-reading effect (notice notice) ends when the special result mode is derived. Further, by performing not only the first notice notification but also the second notice information, it becomes possible to give variations to the aspect of the pre-reading effect, and to enhance the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the remaining number of start memories becomes difficult for the player to recognize by performing the second notice, the so-called stoppage in a state where the start memories are stored to some extent is performed during execution of the second notice. It becomes possible to suppress.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
During the execution of the variation display game, a pseudo variation for performing a pseudo variation effect for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after the plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time as the decoration display game. Providing production execution means,
When the second notice notification is performed by the second notice notification execution unit, the pseudo variation effect is executed by the pseudo variation effect execution unit based on a predetermined condition.

  Here, the “predetermined condition” refers to, for example, a case where a special result mode is derived in a variable display game based on a start memory that is digested prior to a start memory that has been subject to the advance notice by the advance notice means. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the second notice notification is performed by the second notice notification executing means, the pseudo-changing effect can be executed based on the predetermined condition. It can be given more effectively.
In addition, since the pseudo variation effect is executed when the second notice is performed, the number of start memories that the player feels due to the pseudo change effect differs from the number of start memories that are actually digested. However, it is possible to make it difficult to produce a sense of incongruity.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The pseudo-variation effect execution means
When the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory that is digested prior to the start memory targeted for the prior notification by the prior notification system, the special result mode is derived. Until the variation display game based on the start memory is completed, the unit variation display of the number of times corresponding to the number of the variation display games executed until the start memory subject to the advance notice is executed as the decoration display game. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, by executing the pseudo-variation effect, it is possible to make it appear that the special result mode is derived in the variation display game based on the start-up memory that is the subject of the advance notice. , It is possible to increase the reliability of the look-ahead effect felt by the player.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The pseudo variation effect execution means ends the pseudo variation effect based on the digestion of the start memory from which the special result mode is derived,
The second notice notification execution means continues the second notice notice until the start memory that is the subject of the notice notice by the prior notice information means is exhausted.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the start memory subject to the advance notice by the prior notice notice means is displayed by the second notice notice execution means without displaying the start memory immediately after the occurrence of the special gaming state. Since the second notice notification is continued until the time is exhausted, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the difference in the number of start memories caused by the execution of the pseudo variation effect.

According to the present invention, after the second notice notification executing means is notified by the first notice notification executing means, the remaining number of the start memory displayed by the start memory display means is played based on a predetermined condition. It is possible to perform the second notice to be changed so that it is difficult for the person to recognize.
Thereby, for example, when the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory that is digested prior to the start memory targeted for the advance notice by the advance notice means, the remaining number of the start memories is set. By changing to a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a special result mode has been derived in the variable display game based on the start-up memory that is the subject of the advance notice.
Therefore, by performing the second notice, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction that the pre-reading effect (notice notice) ends when the special result mode is derived. Further, by performing not only the first notice notification but also the second notice information, it becomes possible to give variations to the aspect of the pre-reading effect, and to enhance the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the remaining number of start memories becomes difficult for the player to recognize by performing the second notice, the so-called stoppage in a state where the start memories are stored to some extent is performed during execution of the second notice. It becomes possible to suppress.

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command transmission process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the 1st main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of 2nd main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a scene control process executed during the 1st main process of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a normal game process executed during the 2nd main process in FIG. 18. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the normal time prefetch effect selection process performed during the prefetch effect process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the prefetch effect selected according to a pending | holding storage state by the normal time prefetch effect selection process when the prefetch notice command is received. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 priority (normal time) prefetch effect selection process performed during the prefetch effect process of FIG. A description will be given of how the pre-reading effect is changed when a pre-playing effect is executed based on the reserved memory shown in FIG. 1 and a game ball winning is newly detected in the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. It is a figure to do. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the pre-reading effect selection process in electric support carried out during the prefetch effect process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the prefetch effect selected according to a pending | holding storage state by the pre-reading effect selection process during a normal call when the prefetch notice command is received. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the 2nd prefetch effect execution process performed during the prefetch effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the pseudo | simulation variation effect execution process performed during the prefetch effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect end process performed during the prefetch effect process of FIG. It is a timing chart when performing a 1st prefetch effect and a 2nd prefetch effect. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect display when the 1st prefetch effect and the 2nd prefetch effect are performed. It is a timing chart when performing a 1st prefetch effect and a 2nd prefetch effect. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect display when the 1st prefetch effect and the 2nd prefetch effect are performed. It is a timing chart when performing a 1st prefetch effect and a 2nd prefetch effect. It is a timing chart when performing a 1st prefetch effect and a 2nd prefetch effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the other effect display when a 2nd prefetch effect is performed.

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

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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 is provided a start winning opening 36 as a dynamic winning area for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in and having a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) inside is provided.

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

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

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (first special figure display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (second special figure display) 52 for a figure fluctuation display game. Although not shown in the collective display device 50, the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game composed of a variable display section (common figure display) for the normal figure variable display game and four LED lamps. Special figure 1 hold indicator for notification and special figure 2 hold indicator for special figure 2 variable display game notification, for start memory number notification of general figure variable display game composed of two LED lamps The first game status indicator that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of a big hit, the second gaming state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a short time state, and the gaming machine 10 A high-probability alarm that displays that the probability status of the jackpot is a high-probability state when the power is turned on, and a number-of-rounds indicator that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot is hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) are provided. Yes.

The special figure fluctuation display game in the first special figure display 51 and the second special figure display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 41 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The center segment blinks to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result of out of game, and when the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result) A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lighting state.
Here, the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52 function as a special symbol display device capable of displaying a special symbol variation display game using special symbols.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

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

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (usual display device) (not shown) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (ordinary graphics, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. The change display is performed, and after a predetermined change display time elapses, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

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

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display (not shown) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the display device 41 of the center case 40. Is also displayed.
Here, the game control device 100 extracts a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the start prize opening 36 and the normal variation prize winning device 37 which are the start prize areas. It functions as a start memory holding means that can be stored as a start memory of the variable display game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be 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 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is 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. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A change stop command, a big hit end command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 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 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the moving device) provided on the front frame 12 A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0) from the opening of the big winning opening. .5 seconds) until one of the conditions is achieved is defined as one round, which is a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times (first special gaming state) or 2 times) (Second special game state)) Control (cycle game) to be continued (repeated) is performed.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

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

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 5 and 6) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 7).

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

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Also, 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). Is performed (step S8).

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

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 6 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed.
Here, the game control apparatus 100 can transmit the game result information generated by the game result prior determination means (game control apparatus 100) to the effect control apparatus 300 as prior determination information by executing a command transmission process. It functions as a possible prior determination information transmission means.
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 related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor switch A magnetic error monitoring process (step S61) is performed in which detection signals from 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked 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) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S64), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S64). Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S <b> 71) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S <b> 72).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S71) in the above-described command transmission process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. It is compared with the value of the read counter to check whether a command is set (step S81). Specifically, if the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter, it is determined that the command is not set, and if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, It is determined that a transmission command is set (step S82).

If it is determined in step S82 that no command is set (step S82; No), the effect control command transmission process is terminated, and if it is determined in step S82 that a command is set (step S82; In Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S83).
Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S84). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S85).
Further, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S86). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S87).
Then, an effect control command output process (step S88) is performed, and the effect control command transmission process ends.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up, or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether the time is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), 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 registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number 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 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.

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

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

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A113) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), 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 A115).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared and started. After preparing a table for setting information on hold by the mouth 2 (step A116), a special-purpose starter switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the starter switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a and start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

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

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

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A211) is performed.
Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). ), A special figure reservation number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A219), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A220), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (step A221), and then the special figure holding information determination process (step A222) is performed. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A223), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (step A224; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A225), and command setting processing (step A226) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A223 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A224; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the special figure start port switch common process described above 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. 13, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231).
Here, “the condition under which the pre-reading effect may be executed” is that the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port switch Is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normally variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normally variable winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and It means that it is not in big hit. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

And in step A232, when the conditions which may perform a prefetch effect are not satisfy | filled (step A232; No), a special figure holding | maintenance information determination process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), a big hit determination process (step A233) is performed.

When the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the monitoring target start switch is set (step A235), and the big hit symbol random number Are checked, the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired, set (step A236), and the process proceeds to step A238.
On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A233 is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A238.

  Subsequently, in step A238, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (a jackpot information table or a loss information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A238). Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A239).

Subsequently, a start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored is prepared (step A240), a start port winning effect command setting table to be monitored is prepared (step A241), special figure information setting processing (step A242), Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A243) and variation pattern setting processing (step A244) are performed.
Then, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A246). Then, command setting processing (step A247) is performed.
Subsequently, the start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A248), the command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 executes the special figure hold information determination process, so that the result of the special figure variation display game is preliminarily based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory holding means (game control device 100). It functions as a game result pre-determination means for making a determination and generating game result information.

[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. 14, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A271).
When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A273).
And if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A278), and command setting processing (step A279) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A275 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A276; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A277), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A278) and the command setting process (step A279) are also executed, so the process proceeds to step A280 without performing these processes. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A280) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A272 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A272; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A281) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A281 will be described later.
After that, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A282) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A274 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A274; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A283) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A283 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A284) in FIG. 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process ends.
In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A271 and step A272 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A273 and A274, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A281) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A283) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A301) for setting shift information and big hit information is performed on the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A302) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A303).
Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A304).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A305), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A306).
Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A307), and special figure information setting processing (step A308) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A309) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A310) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A311) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A281) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A321).

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A322) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A323).
Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded, the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A324).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A325), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A326).
After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A327), and special figure information setting processing (step A328) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A329) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A330) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 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. . And the prefetch effect process (step B20) regarding execution control of prefetch effect is performed. The details of the prefetch effect process will be described later.

  Next, a game control command analysis process (step B21) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B21), 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 B22) that 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 B22), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the scene control process (step B23) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the scene control process (step B23) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the game control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B24) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are the processes for controlling these (for example, from the speaker) If it is an audio output, control is performed in sound control processing.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B25) 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 from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b). (Step B26) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B27), and a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B28) is performed. And the random number update process (step B29) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure change display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

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

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

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 19 shows the scene control process (step B23) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this scene control process, it is first determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B51). If the test mode is in effect (step B51; Yes), the scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B51; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B52).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. When this scene change command is received (step B52; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B53), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B54). In determining whether the command is valid (step B54), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current gaming state. If the command is valid (step B54; Yes), the received command is saved (step B55), an effect request flag is set (step B56), and a branching process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B57). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B52; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B54; No), branch processing (step B57) is performed based on the command identifier of the received command. 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 B57), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B58) is performed to perform processing necessary when power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B59) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B60) 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 B61) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the changing process (step B61), information necessary for playing the decorative special figure changing 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.

  When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B62), which is a process related to the variation stop of the decorative special symbol variation display game, is performed. When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B63), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. Further, when the n-th open / closed command is received, an in-round process (step B64) which is a process related to the round game is performed. If an interval command is received, an interval process (step B65) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B66), 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 B57), 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 B67) for performing a process based on a decoration special figure command including information related to a stop graphic of the special figure variation display game is performed, and a hold number command (including information related to increase / decrease of the start memory) ( A hold number command reception process (step B68) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch information command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation design, including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Prefetch command reception processing (step B69) for performing processing based on (command) is performed. Here, the production control device 300 executes prefetch command reception processing, so that the execution contents of the special figure variation display game are preliminarily determined based on the predetermination information transmitted by the predetermination information transmission means (game control device 100). It functions as an execution content prior determination means. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B70) for performing processing based on a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed, and the scene control process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 20 shows a base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B71) is performed. In this received command check process (step B71), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a command for the 2nd scene control process to be described later. Process to classify.

Next, a background process (step B72) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B73), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B74) is performed for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. Here, the display device 41 functions as a start memory display unit that displays each start memory stored in the start memory holding unit (game control device 100) in a recognizable manner to the player.
Thereafter, a customer waiting demo process (step B75) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. Then, based on the received command, a scene control / display process (step B76) for determining display contents is performed, the ROM data is transferred to a buffer set in the RAM, and a display system process is performed for actual display. (Step B77) is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

[Pre-reading process]
FIG. 21 shows a prefetch effect process (step B20) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this pre-reading effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure 2 big hit command indicating that the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit has been received (step B101).
Here, if it is determined that the special figure 2 jackpot command has not been received (step B101; No), whether or not the second look-ahead effect that does not display the hold storage on the display device 41 is being executed. Is determined (step B102).

If it is determined that the second prefetching effect is not being executed (step B102; No), the state in which the second prefetching effect flag for executing the second prefetching effect is on, that is, the display mode of the hold storage is set. It is determined whether or not it is in a state of waiting for execution of the second prefetching effect while executing the first prefetching effect to be changed to another display mode (step B103).
If it is determined that the second prefetch effect flag is not on (step B103; No), it is determined whether a prefetch notice command has been received (step B104).

If it is determined that the pre-reading notice command has not been received (step B104; No), the pre-reading effect process is terminated, and if it is determined that the pre-reading notice command has been received (step B104; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is being supported (under normal power support) (step B105).
Here, when it is determined that the power transmission support is not being performed (step B105; No), a normal prefetch effect selection process (step B106) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power transmission is being supported (step B105; Yes), the pre-reading effect selection process (step B107) during the power transmission support (power support) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B108. The details of the normal time prefetch effect selection process and the power support prefetch effect selection process will be described later.

Next, in step B108, second prefetch effect execution processing (step B108) is performed. Subsequently, a pseudo variation effect execution process (step B109) and a prefetch effect end process (step B110) are performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated.
The details of the second prefetch effect execution process, the pseudo variation effect execution process, and the prefetch effect end process will be described later.

If it is determined in step B102 that the second prefetch effect is being executed (step B102; Yes), or it is determined in step B103 that the second prefetch effect flag is on. In the case (step B103; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game command is received during normal time when the normal variable winning device 37 is not supported (step B111). When it is determined that the command has been received (step B111; Yes), the pseudo-variation effect resetting flag for resetting the contents of the pseudo-change effect is turned on (step B112), and then the pseudo-change effect execution process ( Step B109), pre-reading effect end processing (step B110) is performed, and the pre-reading effect processing is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the command for the special figure 2 variable display game has not been received (step B111; No), a prefetch effect end process (step B110) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated.

When it is determined in step B101 that the special figure 2 jackpot command has been received (step B101; Yes), the display mode is being changed in the hold storage display of special figure 1 in the display device 41, that is, It is determined whether there is an on-hold storage display during the pre-reading effect (step B113).
If it is determined that there is no pending storage display whose display mode is being changed (step B113; No), the process proceeds to step B102 and the subsequent processing is performed.
Further, when it is determined that there is a pending storage display whose display mode is being changed (step B113; Yes), the second prefetching is performed after the special figure 2 priority (normal time) prefetch effect selection process (step B114). An effect execution process (step B108), a pseudo variation effect execution process (step B109), and a prefetch effect end process (step B110) are performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated.
Here, the effect control device 300 executes the pre-read effect processing, and based on the start-up memory that is the transmission target of the pre-determination information based on the pre-determination result of the execution content pre-determination means (the effect control device 300). It functions as a prior notice means that can execute a notice that suggests in advance the execution contents of the special figure variation display game that is executed.

[Normal prefetch effect selection processing]
FIG. 22 shows a normal prefetch effect selection process (step B106) in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In this normal-time prefetch effect selection process, first, a prefetch effect (first prefetch effect) in the hold memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the hold memory that is digested before the hold memory to be processed. ) Is determined (step B121).
Here, when it is determined that there is a prefetch hold storage in which the prefetch effect has been made (step B121; Yes), the normal time prefetch effect selection process is terminated.
If it is determined that there is no prefetch hold storage (step B121; No), a process of selecting the display mode of the hold memory display that is the target of the prefetch effect (step B122) is performed. As the display mode, for example, in a normal time, a reserved storage display with a white circle is performed, but depending on the reliability for deriving a big hit, a reserved storage display with a blue, yellow, or red circle is performed. Made.

Next, the process (step B123) which changes the display mode of hold storage into the selected display mode is performed, and thereby the first prefetch effect is executed.
Here, the effect control device 300 functions as first notice notification executing means for executing notice notification by changing the display mode of the start memory displayed on the display device 41.
Then, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory that is digested before the holding memory to be processed (step B124).
Here, when it is determined that there is a holding memory that is a big hit (step B124; Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the pre-reading holding memory that is the processing target is out of place. (Step B125).

And when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold storage which is the processing target is not out of step (step B125; No), the normal prefetch effect selection processing is ended.
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold storage that is the processing target is out of step (step B125; Yes), the second prefetch effect flag is turned on (step B126), and the pseudo variation effect flag is set. It is turned on (step B127), and the normal prefetch effect selection process is terminated.

  In Step B124, when it is determined that there is no reserved memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the reserved memory that is digested before the reserved memory that is the processing target (Step B124; No) ) Turns on the second prefetch effect flag at a predetermined rate (step B128), and ends the normal time prefetch effect selection processing.

  Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect that is selected in accordance with the reserved storage state by the normal prefetch effect selection process when the prefetch notice command is received will be described with reference to FIG.

There is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory that is digested before the holding memory that is the target of the prefetching effect selection process at the normal time (step B124; Yes), and the processing target If the result of the special figure variation display game based on the pre-read hold memory is out of step (step B125; Yes), after executing the notice effect (first pre-read effect) by the pre-read hold memory as the pre-read effect, 2 A pre-reading effect and a pseudo-variable effect are executed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the reserved memory of the first special figure 1 in the digestion order is a reserved memory for deriving the big hit (no pre-reading effect), and the reserved memory in the second special figure 1 of the digestion order is When the pre-read hold memory is an out-of-order hold memory, or the hold memory of the first special figure 2 in the digest order is a hold memory that derives a big hit (no pre-read effect), the second digest order When the reserved memory in FIG. 1 is a pre-reading reserved memory and the pre-reading reserved memory is an outlier reserved memory, or the reserved memory in the first special figure 2 in the digestion order derives a big hit (no pre-reading effect) If the reserved memory of the second special figure 2 in the digestion order is the prefetch hold memory and the prefetch hold memory is an outlier hold memory, the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory is executed. After 2 look-ahead performance and to run the pseudo-change performance.
The circles shown in the figure represent the reserved memory of FIG. 1, and the square marks represent the reserved memory of FIG. In addition, among the display of the reserved memory, the black-colored reserved memory display represents the reserved memory (prefetched reserved memory) that is the target of the prefetched effect (first prefetched effect).

Next, there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory that is digested before the holding memory that is the target of the normal time prefetch effect selection process (Step B124; Yes), and When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold memory that is the processing target is a big hit (step B125; No), only the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory is executed as the prefetch effect. To do.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the reserved memory of the first special figure 1 in the digestion order is a reserved memory for deriving the big hit (no pre-reading effect), and the reserved memory in the second special figure 1 of the digestion order is When the pre-read hold memory is the big hit hold memory, or the hold memory of the first special figure 2 in the digest order is the hold memory (no pre-reading effect) that derives the big hit, the second digest order When the reserved memory of FIG. 1 is a pre-read hold memory and the pre-read hold memory is a big hit hold memory, or the hold memory of the first special figure 2 of the digestion order that derives a big hit (no pre-reading effect) If the reserved memory in the second special figure 2 in the digestion order is the prefetch hold memory and the prefetch hold memory is the big hit hold memory, only the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold is executed. To do.

Next, there is no on-hold memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the on-hold memory digested prior to the on-hold memory that is the target of the normal-time prefetch effect selection process (Step B124; No), and If the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory that is the processing target is out of order, the prefetch effect by the prefetch hold memory (first prefetch effect) is executed as the prefetch effect, and then the predetermined rate 2. Perform prefetching effect.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the reservation memory and digestion order 1 of the first special figure 2 digested before the reservation memory of the second special figure 1 of the digestion order, which is a pre-read reservation memory. When the reserved memory of the second special figure 1 is out-of-order storage (no pre-reading effect) and the pre-read storage is out-of-order storage, or the digestion order of the second special figure 2 is pre-read storage If the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 in the digestion order that is digested prior to the reserved memory is an off-hold memory (no pre-reading effect) and the pre-read hold memory is an off-hold memory, the pre-read After executing the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by holding storage, the second prefetch effect is executed at a predetermined rate.

Next, there is no on-hold memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the on-hold memory digested prior to the on-hold memory that is the target of the normal-time prefetch effect selection process (Step B124; No), and When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold memory that is the processing target is a big hit, after executing the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory as the prefetch effect, 2. Perform prefetching effect.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, the reservation memory and digestion order 1 of the first special figure 2 digested before the reservation memory of the second special figure 1 of the digestion order, which is a pre-read reservation memory. The reserved memory of the second special figure 1 is an outlier reserved memory (no pre-reading effect), and when the pre-read reserved memory is a jackpot reserved memory, or the second special figure 2 of the digestion order which is the pre-read reserved memory In the case where the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 in the digestion order that is digested before the reserved memory is an outlier reserved memory (no pre-reading effect), and the pre-read reserved memory is a jackpot reserved memory, the pre-read After executing the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by holding storage, the second prefetch effect is executed at a predetermined rate.

[Special figure 2 priority (normal) prefetch effect selection processing]
FIG. 24 shows a special figure 2 priority (normal time) prefetch effect selection process (step B114) in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In the special figure 2 priority (normal time) pre-reading effect selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-variable effect flag is on (step B131).
Here, when it is determined that the pseudo-variable effect flag is in an on state (step B131; Yes), the special drawing 2 priority (normal time) prefetch effect selection process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo-variation effect flag is not in the on state (step B131; No), the pre-read effect of the hold storage during the display mode change in FIG. 1 is changed (step B132). Then, the second prefetch effect flag is turned on (step B133), the pseudo variation effect flag is turned on (step B134), and the special figure 2 priority (normal time) prefetch effect selection process is terminated.

Next, when the pre-reading effect is executed based on the reserved memory of FIG. 1, the pre-reading effect is changed when a new game ball winning is detected in the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37. A mode is demonstrated using FIG.
It is assumed that the game control device 100 does not set a pre-reading advance notice command for performing a pre-reading effect based on the winning of a new game ball to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37.

As shown in FIG. 25, when the first look-ahead effect is executed in the reserved storage display of FIG. 1, the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is detected, and the special figure based on the winning When the pre-reading result of the variable display game is a big hit, the effect control device 300 receives the big hit command in FIG. Will be executed. Specifically, since the pseudo variation effect flag is in an OFF state at this time (step B131; No), the second lookahead effect is performed after performing the process (step B132) for changing the first lookahead effect in FIG. By setting the flag on (step B133) and setting the pseudo variation effect flag on (step B134), the second pre-reading effect is set and the pseudo variation effect is set.
In addition, when the first pre-reading effect is executed in the reserved storage display of the special figure 1 and the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 is detected, the pre-reading result of the special figure variation display game based on the win Even if is a big hit or miss, since the big hit command shown in FIG. 2 is not received (step B101; No), the prefetch effect mode is not changed.
Further, when the first look-ahead effect is executed in the hold storage display of the special figure 1, the winning of the game ball to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected, and the special figure fluctuation display game prefetch based on the win is detected. Even if the result is out of order, the jackpot command in FIG. 2 is not received (step B101; No), so the prefetch effect mode is not changed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25, when the second pre-reading effect that does not display the hold storage is executed on the display device 41, or when the second pre-reading effect flag is on, the normal variation prize is awarded. When the winning of the game ball to the device 37 is detected and the prefetch result of the special figure variation display game based on the winning is a big hit, the effect control device 300 receives the big hit command of the special figure 2 (step B101; At this time, there is no on-hold storage during the display mode change in FIG. 1 (step B113; No), and the second prefetch effect is executed (step B102; Yes), or the second prefetch effect flag is Since the on state is set (step B103; Yes), the pseudo variation effect resetting flag is set to on in step B112, so that the pseudo variation effect is executed. And thus (step B109). Specifically, at this time, the pseudo variation effect flag is in an off state (step B161; No), the pseudo variation effect reset flag is in an on state (step B168; Yes), and the pseudo variation effect is executed. Since this is not done (step B169; No), the pseudo-change effect flag is set to ON at this time (step B176). As a result, the second prefetch effect is continued and the setting of the pseudo variation effect is performed.
In addition, when the second pre-reading effect that does not display the hold memory is executed on the display device 41 or when the second pre-reading effect flag is on, the game ball wins at the start winning opening 36. Is detected, even if the prefetch result of the special figure variation display game based on the winning is a big hit or miss, the special figure 2 command is not received (step B111; No), so the prefetch effect mode is changed. It will never be done.
In addition, when the second pre-reading effect that does not display the hold memory on the display device 41 is executed, or when the second pre-reading effect flag is on, the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is displayed. When a winning is detected and the pre-reading result of the special figure variation display game based on the winning is out of place, the pseudo fluctuation effect resetting flag is set to ON (step B112). Since the command is out of place (step B175; No), the prefetch effect mode is not changed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25, when the second look-ahead effect that does not display the hold memory is executed on the display device 41 and the pseudo-variable effect is executed, the game to the normal variation winning device 37 is performed. When the winning of the ball is detected, even if the prefetch result of the special figure variation display game based on the winning is a big hit or miss, the effect control device 300 receives the big hit command of the special figure 2 (step B101; Yes) However, since the second look-ahead effect is being executed at this time (step B102; Yes), the pseudo-change effect is executed by setting the pseudo-change effect reset flag to ON in step B112. (Step B109). Specifically, at this time, the pseudo variation effect flag is in an off state (step B161; No), the pseudo variation effect reset flag is in an on state (step B168; Yes), and the pseudo variation effect is executed. (Step B169; Yes), the pseudo-variation effect resetting process is performed here (step B173). As a result, the second look-ahead effect is continued and the pseudo-change effect is reset.
In addition, when a second pre-reading effect that does not display the hold storage is performed on the display device 41 and a pseudo-variable effect is performed, a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 36 is detected. Even if the prefetch result of the special figure variation display game based on the winning is a big hit or miss, the special figure 2 command is not received (step B111; No), so the prefetch effect mode is not changed. .

[Pre-reading effect selection process during electric support]
In FIG. 26, the pre-reading effect selection process (step B107) during the electric support in the prefetching effect process shown in FIG. 21 is shown. In this electronic support pre-reading effect selection process, first, a pre-reading effect (first pre-reading) in the holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory digested before the holding memory to be processed. It is determined whether or not there is a pre-read hold memory for which (effect) has been made (step B141).
Here, when it is determined that there is a prefetch hold storage in which the prefetching effect has been made (step B141; Yes), the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support is ended.
If it is determined that there is no prefetch hold storage (step B141; No), it is determined whether the received prefetch notice command is the prefetch notice command of FIG. 2 (step B142).

And when it determines with it not being a prefetch notice command of special figure 2 (step B142; No), the prefetch effect selection process during electric support is complete | finished.
If it is determined that the command is a pre-reading notice command in FIG. 2 (step 142; Yes), a process of selecting a display mode of the hold storage display that is a target of the pre-reading effect (step B143) is performed.

Next, the process (step B144) which changes the display mode of hold storage into the selected display mode is performed, and thereby the first prefetch effect is executed.
Here, the effect control device 300 functions as first notice notification executing means for executing notice notification by changing the display mode of the start memory displayed on the display device 41.
Then, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the holding memory to be processed (step B145).
Here, when it is determined that there is a holding memory that is a big hit (step B145; Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the pre-reading holding memory that is the processing target is out of order. (Step B146).

And when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold memory which is the processing target is not out of step (step B146; No), the pre-sales prefetch effect selection processing is ended.
In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold storage that is the processing target is out of order (step B146; Yes), the second prefetch effect flag is turned on (step B147), and the pseudo variation effect flag is set. When turned on (step B148), the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support is completed.

  When it is determined in step B145 that there is no reserved memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the reserved memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the reserved memory that is the processing target ( In step B145; No), the second prefetch effect flag is turned on at a predetermined rate (step B149), and the pre-reading effect selection process during electric support is completed.

  Next, a specific example of the pre-reading effect that is selected according to the reserved storage state by the pre-reading effect selection process during power support when the pre-reading notice command is received will be described with reference to FIG.

There is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the holding memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support (step B145; Yes), And when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold memory to be processed is out of order (step B146; Yes), the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory is used as the prefetch effect. After the execution, the second look-ahead effect and the pseudo variation effect are executed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 in the digestion order is a reserved memory for deriving the big hit (no pre-reading effect), and the reserved memory in the second special figure 2 of the digestion order is If the pre-read hold storage is an out-of-order hold memory, the second pre-read effect and the pseudo-variable effect are executed after executing the notice effect (first pre-read effect) by the pre-read hold memory. .

Next, there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the holding memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support (step B145; Yes), and if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory that is the processing target is a big hit (step B146; No), as the prefetch effect, the notice effect by the prefetch hold memory (first prefetch) (Direction) only.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 in the digestion order is a reserved memory for deriving the big hit (no pre-reading effect), and the reserved memory in the second special figure 2 of the digestion order is If the prefetch hold storage is the big hit hold storage, only the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold is executed.

Next, there is no hold memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the hold memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support (step B145; No), and when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory to be processed is out of date, after executing the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory as the prefetch effect The second prefetch effect is executed at a predetermined rate.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 of the digestion order that is digested earlier than the reserved memory of the second special figure 2 of the digestion order that is the pre-reading reserved memory is held off. In the case of storage (no pre-reading effect) and the pre-reading hold memory is out-of-hold storage, after executing the notice effect (first pre-reading effect) by the pre-reading storage, the second pre-reading effect is performed at a predetermined rate. Execute.

Next, there is no hold memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the hold memory of the special figure 2 that is digested before the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect selection process during the electric support (step B145; No), and when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory to be processed is a big hit, after executing the notice effect (first prefetch effect) by the prefetch hold memory as the prefetch effect The second prefetch effect is executed at a predetermined rate.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, the reserved memory of the first special figure 2 of the digestion order that is digested earlier than the reserved memory of the second special figure 2 of the digestion order that is the pre-reading reserved memory is held off. In the case of storage (no pre-reading effect) and the pre-read hold storage is a big hit hold memory, after executing the notice effect (first pre-read effect) by the pre-read hold storage, the second pre-read effect is performed at a predetermined rate. Execute.

[Second look-ahead effect execution process]
FIG. 28 shows the second prefetch effect execution process (step B108) in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In the second pre-reading effect execution process, first, it is determined whether or not the second pre-reading effect flag is on (step B151).
If it is determined that the second prefetch effect flag is on (step B151; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the first prefetch effect was executed (step B152). ).

If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step B152; Yes), the hold storage display displayed on the display device 41 is set to non-display (step B153), and the hold storage display is set to non-display. During the second pre-reading effect, after performing a special effect that prompts the player to release the game ball (step B154), the second pre-reading effect flag is set to off (step B155), and the second pre-reading effect execution process is performed. finish.
Here, the effect control device 300 plays the remaining number of the start memory displayed by the display device 41 based on a predetermined condition after the notice notification is performed by the first notice notification execution means (the effect control device 300). It functions as a second notice notification executing means for performing a second notice notification to be changed to a form that is difficult for a person to recognize.

  If it is determined in step B151 that the second look-ahead effect flag is not on (step B151; No), or if it is determined in step B152 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step B151). B152; No) ends the second prefetch effect execution process.

[Pseudo-variable effect execution processing]
FIG. 29 shows a pseudo variation effect execution process (step B109) in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In this pseudo variation effect execution process, first, it is determined whether or not the pseudo variation effect flag is on (step B161).
Here, when it is determined that the pseudo-variable effect flag is on (step B161; Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the first prefetch effect (step B162). .

And when it determines with the said predetermined time not having passed (step B162; No), a pseudo | simulation variation production | presentation execution process is complete | finished.
Moreover, when it determines with the said predetermined time having passed (step B162; Yes), a pseudo fluctuation production | presentation table is set (step B163).

  Next, as a result of the pre-reading determination process, the total time until the end of the variation of the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory determined to derive the big hit is counted (step B164). Then, the pseudo-variable effect setting process (step B166) for setting the content of the pseudo-variable effect is performed by counting the number of reserved memories until the pre-read hold memory that triggered the execution of the second pre-read effect is digested (step B165). ), The pseudo variation effect flag is set to OFF (step B167), and the pseudo variation effect execution process is terminated.

If it is determined in step B161 that the pseudo variation effect flag is not on (step B161; No), it is determined whether or not the pseudo variation effect reset flag is on (step B168). ).
Here, if it is determined that the pseudo-change effect resetting flag is on (step B168; Yes), it is subsequently determined whether the pseudo-change effect is being executed (step B169).

  If it is determined that the pseudo variation effect is being executed (step B169; Yes), a pseudo variation effect table is set (step B170). Next, as a result of the prefetching process, the total time until the end of the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory determined to derive the big hit is counted (step B171). Then, after performing the process of updating the number of remaining pseudo fluctuations at this stage by +1 (step B172) and performing the pseudo fluctuation effect resetting process (step B173) for resetting the contents of the pseudo fluctuation effects, the pseudo fluctuations are performed. The effect resetting flag is set to OFF (step B174), and the pseudo variation effect execution process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined that the pseudo-variable effect is not being executed (step B169; No), that is, when only the second prefetch effect is being executed, it is determined in step B111 that it has been received in FIG. It is determined whether or not the command based on the start winning prize is a jackpot command (step B175). If it is determined that the command is a big hit command (step B175; Yes), the pseudo variation effect flag is set to ON (step B176), and the pseudo variation effect execution process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in step B168 that the pseudo-change effect reset flag is not on (step B168; No), or when it is determined in step B175 that the command is not a big hit command ( Step B175; No) ends the pseudo-variation effect execution process.
Here, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the production control device 300 performs unit fluctuation display that stops after the plurality of pieces of identification information are fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time as a decoration display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) twice. It functions as a pseudo-variation effect executing means for executing the pseudo-change effect for deriving the result mode as described above. Specifically, when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variation display game based on a start memory that is digested prior to a start memory that has been subject to a prior notification by the prior notice notification means (production control device 300). The number of times corresponding to the number of special figure change display games executed until the start memory subject to the notice of notice before the special figure change display game based on the start memory from which the special result mode is derived is completed. This unit variation display is executed as a decoration display game (decoration special figure variation display game).

[Pre-reading production end processing]
FIG. 30 shows a prefetch effect end process (step B110) in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. The prefetch effect end process is a process for ending the second prefetch effect.
In this prefetch effect end process, first, it is determined whether or not the second prefetch effect is being executed (step B181).
Here, when it is determined that the second look-ahead effect is being executed (step B181; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation of the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory for deriving the big hit is stopped ( Step B182).

And when it determines with the fluctuation | variation of the special figure fluctuation | variation display game based on the pending | holding memory which derive | leads out jackpot having stopped (step B182; Yes), the special effect performed during the 2nd prefetch effect is complete | finished (step B183) ), The process proceeds to step B184.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation of the special figure variation display game based on the hold memory for deriving the big hit is not stopped (step B182; No), the process skips step B183 and proceeds to step 184.

Subsequently, in step B184, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold storage that triggered the execution of the second prefetch effect has ended (step B184).
Here, when it is determined that the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory has been completed (step B184; Yes), the hold memory that has been set to the non-display state until then is displayed again (step B185). ), The prefetch effect end processing is ended.
Here, the effect control device 300 continues the second notice notification until the start memory subject to the notice of advance notice by the prior notice information means (the effect control device 300) is exhausted.

  When it is determined in step B181 that the second prefetching effect is not being executed (step B181; No), or in step B184, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the prefetch hold storage has not ended. Is determined (step B184; No), the prefetch effect end processing is terminated.

Next, an outline of the above-described first prefetch effect and second prefetch effect executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.
FIG. 31 is a timing chart when executing the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect.
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect display when the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the special figure fluctuation display game is started at the timing t0 and the fluctuation of the special figure in the first special figure display 51 is started, as shown in FIG. The variation of the decoration symbol (decoration variation game) is started on the display unit 41a. At this time, there are two reserved memories of the special figure 1 variable display game, and two circles indicating that the two reserved memories are present are displayed in the lower left part of the display unit 41a.

  Subsequently, at timing t1, a new game ball win (start win) is generated at the start winning opening 36, and when a hold memory (pre-read hold memory) for executing a pre-read effect (first pre-read effect) is detected, At the timing t2, the first prefetch effect is executed. Specifically, when the first pre-reading effect is executed, a reserved storage display of a color different from the normal color is displayed as shown in FIG. More specifically, in the case of the normal hold storage display, a white circle is displayed, but in the case of the pre-read hold storage display, a color (for example, blue, Yellow, green, red, etc.) are displayed.

  Then, at timing t3, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. 32C, at the timing t4, the next (at the timing t3 stage). The special figure variation display game (based on the first pending storage of the digestion order) is started, and the variation of this special figure is started. The timing t4 is a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t2 at which the first prefetching effect is executed, and the second prefetching effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, when the second look-ahead effect is executed, an effect is performed so as not to notify the remaining number of the hold memory as shown in FIG. Note that the circled display by broken lines shown in the figure represents the remaining number of reserved memories at this time for convenience, and the reserved memory display is not actually performed.

In addition, when the second pre-reading effect is executed, a special effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball is executed. Specifically, when the second pre-reading effect is executed, an apple challenge game capable of acquiring apples is executed as shown in FIG. In this apple challenge game, every time there is a winning prize, an arrow is released so that the apples in the tree can be shot down. Then, the apples that have been shot down are displayed on the display unit 41a, and the effect that the degree of expectation for the jackpot increases as the number of apples acquired increases. Yes.
Note that the second prefetch effect is executed until the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory ends and the prefetch hold memory is consumed.

  Subsequently, at timing t5, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper left portion of the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. In addition, at this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an arrow is released and one apple is shot down.

Subsequently, at timing t6, the next special figure change display game (based on the second pending storage in the digestion order at the stage of timing t3) is started, and the first special figure display 51 starts changing the special figure. Then, on the display unit 41a, the variation of the decorative design is started as shown in FIG. In addition, at this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an arrow is released and one apple is shot down.
Then, at timing t7, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the upper left portion of the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. In addition, at this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an arrow is released and one apple is shot down.

Subsequently, at timing t8, the next special figure variation display game (based on the third pending storage (pre-reading pending storage) in the digestion order at the timing t3) is started. The variation of the figure is started, and on the display unit 41a, the variation of the decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 32 (h). In addition, at this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an arrow is released and one apple is shot down.
Then, at timing t9, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. 32 (i). In addition, the special figure variation display game is a game that triggered the execution of the first look-ahead effect, and the apple challenge game is ended by the end of the game, and the four apples acquired under the stop symbol are It is displayed. In addition, there are a total of four start prizes during the execution of the apple challenge game. At this stage, there are four reserved memories.

  Then, at the timing t10, the next special figure variation display game is started. At this time, since the pre-read hold memory has been consumed, the second pre-read effect is ended, and the hold memory is displayed as usual on the display unit 41a.

  Next, as in the case described above in the present embodiment, when the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect are executed, the prefetch hold is performed at a stage having the prefetch hold memory that triggers the execution of the first prefetch effect. An outline of the effect display in the case where there is a holding memory that generates a big hit in the holding memory that is digested before the memory will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

  As shown in FIG. 33, when the special figure fluctuation display game is started at the timing t20 and the fluctuation of the special figure in the first special figure indicator 51 is started, as shown in FIG. At 41a, the decoration pattern change (decoration change game) is started. Similarly to the above case, there are two reserved memories of the special figure 1 variable display game at this time, and two circles indicating that the two reserved memories are present are displayed in the lower left part of the display unit 41a. Has been made. Further, of the two reserved memories, the reserved memory having the second digestion order is a reserved memory that generates a big hit.

  Subsequently, at timing t21, a new game ball win (start win) is generated at the start winning opening 36, and a hold memory (pre-read hold memory) for executing a pre-read effect (first pre-read effect) is detected. At the timing t22, the first prefetch effect is executed. Specifically, when the first pre-reading effect is executed, the reserved storage display of a color different from the normal color is displayed as in the above case (see FIG. 34B).

Then, at timing t23, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and after the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. 34C, at the timing t24, the next (at the timing 23 stage). The special figure variation display game (based on the first pending storage of the digestion order) is started, and the fluctuation of the special figure and the decorative symbol is started. Moreover, the timing t24 is a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t22 when the first prefetching effect is executed, and the second prefetching effect is executed at this timing. Specifically, when the second look-ahead effect is executed, an effect is performed so as not to notify the remaining number of reserved storage, as in the above case (see FIGS. 34D to 34I).
When the second look-ahead effect is executed, an apple challenge game is executed as a special effect, as in the above case.

  Subsequently, at timing t25, the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper left portion of the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. At this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an effect is displayed in which an arrow is released and two apples are dropped. In addition, although the variation of the decorative design is stopped at the timing t25, this special diagram is in a state of continuing the variation from the timing t24.

  Subsequently, at a timing t26, the decoration pattern starts to change as shown in FIG. 34 (f). At this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an effect is displayed in which an arrow is released and two apples are dropped.

  Then, at the timing t27, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the special figure fluctuation display game started at the timing t24 is ended.

  Subsequently, at timing t28, the next special figure variation display game (based on the second pending storage in the digestion order at the stage of timing 23) is started, and the variation of this special figure is started.

  Then, at timing t29, the variation of the decorative design is stopped, and the decorative design is stopped and displayed on the upper left portion of the display unit as shown in FIG. 34 (g). At this time, due to a new winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, an effect is displayed in which an arrow is released and three apples are dropped. In addition, although the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped at the timing t29, the special diagram is in a state where the variation has continued from the timing t28.

  Subsequently, at timing t30, as shown in FIG. 34 (h), the decoration symbol changes. In addition, at this time, due to a new game ball winning at the start winning opening 36, in the apple challenge game, there is an effect display in which an arrow is released and three apples are dropped.

Then, at timing t31, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at the center of the display unit 41a as shown in FIG. 34 (i). Further, the special figure variation display game is a game based on a hold memory that generates a big hit, and is stopped and displayed with symbols of “7”, “7”, and “7” (see FIG. 34 (i)).
Here, while the change of the special figure (special figure change display game) is executed twice on the first special figure display 51, the change of the decorative pattern (decoration change game) is executed three times on the display unit 41a. Thus, during this time, a pseudo-variation effect that makes the player think that the special figure variation display game has been executed three times is performed. That is, the player can be made to think that a big hit has occurred in the special figure variation display game based on the prefetch hold memory whose digestion order is the third at the timing t23. Accordingly, at this stage, the prefetch hold memory is stored as the first hold memory in the digestion order.

Subsequently, after the round game with the jackpot is executed at the timing t32 to t33, at the timing t34, the next special drawing (based on the third pending storage (pre-reading pending storage) at the timing t23 stage). The change display game is started, the first special figure display 51 starts changing the special figure, and the display unit 41a starts changing the decorative symbol.
Then, at the timing t35, the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped and the decorative symbol is stopped on the display unit 41.

  Subsequently, at timing t36, the next special figure variation display game is started. At this time, since the pre-read hold memory has been consumed, the second pre-read effect is ended, and the hold memory is displayed as usual on the display unit 41a.

  Next, in the present embodiment, when the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect are executed in the same manner as described above, the prefetch hold memory that triggers the execution of the first prefetch effect is stored in the hold memory of FIG. There is a reserved memory that generates a big hit in the reserved memory of Fig. 1 that is digested prior to the prefetched reserved memory at the stage, and further, a big hit is generated before the reserved memory that generates the big hit is digested The outline of the effect display when the reserved memory of the special figure 2 to be generated occurs will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 35, at the stage of timing t41, there are three reserved memories in the reserved memory in FIG. 1, and the second reserved memory in the digestion order is a reserved memory that generates a big hit. The third hold memory in the digestion order is a prefetch hold memory.
Therefore, at the stage of timing t41, as in the case described above, while the first special figure display 51 changes the first special figure and the second special figure in the digest order, the decorative design is used as a pseudo-variation effect. Is changed three times (decoration changing game is played three times).

However, at timing t42, when a game ball winning (start winning) is newly generated in the normal variation winning device 37 during execution of the second look-ahead effect and the reserved memory of FIG. A variation pattern resetting process is performed.
Note that the reserved storage in FIG. 2 is reserved storage that generates a big hit.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, when the first pseudo variation effect ends at timing t43, a pseudo variation pattern resetting process (step B173) is performed at timing t44.
And by the said reset process, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the pending | holding memory whose digestion order was the 1st in the stage of timing t41, and the special figure fluctuation | variation display game based on the pending memory of the newly generated special figure 2 Is executed (timing t41 to t50), at timing t44 to t45, a pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory of FIG. 2 is performed, and then at timing t47 to t48 A pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the reserved memory of FIG. 1 that was second in the digestion order at t41 is performed, and the digestion order is third in timing t41 from timing t49 to t50. The pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the hold memory (pre-read hold memory) in FIG. 1 is performed.

  And the special figure fluctuation display game based on the reserved memory of the special figure 2 is a game based on the reserved memory that generates the big hit, and the round game by the big hit is executed at timings t50 to t51.

Subsequently, at the timing t52, the next special figure change display game (based on the second pending storage in the digestion order at the stage of the timing t41) is started, and the first special figure display 51 starts changing the special figure. Then, on the display unit 41a, the variation of the decorative design is started.
Then, at timing t53, the variation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative symbol is also variably stopped on the display unit 41a.
The special figure variation display game is also a game based on a hold memory that generates a big hit, and a round game with the big hit is executed at timings t54 to t55.

Subsequently, at the timing t56, the next special figure change display game (based on the third pending storage (pre-reading pending storage) in the digestion order at the stage of the timing t41) is started. The variation of the figure is started, and the variation of the decorative design is started on the display unit 41a.
Then, at timing t57, the variation of the special figure is stopped, and the decoration symbol is also suspended on the display unit 41a.

  Subsequently, at the timing t58, the next special figure variation display game is started. At this time, since the pre-read hold memory has been consumed, the second pre-read effect is ended, and the hold memory is displayed as usual on the display unit 41a.

  Next, when executing the first prefetching effect and the second prefetching effect in the present embodiment, the prefetching is performed at the stage where the prefetch hold memory that triggers the execution of the first prefetch effect is included in the hold memory of FIG. The outline of the effect display in the case where the special memory shown in FIG. 2 that generates a big hit that is digested prior to the reserved memory occurs will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36, at the stage of timing t61, there are three reserved memories in the reserved memory of FIG. 1, and among these, the third reserved memory in the digestion order is the pre-reading reserved memory. Also, it is assumed that the results of the special figure variation display game based on the three reserved memories in the reserved memory are all out of place.
Then, at the stage of timing t61, as in the case described above (see FIG. 31), the fluctuation of the special figure on the first special figure display 51 and the fluctuation of the decorative design on the display unit 41a are synchronized. A figure variation display game is played.

  However, at timing t62, when a game ball winning (start winning) is newly generated in the normal variation winning device 37 during execution of the second pre-reading effect, and a reserved memory (no pre-reading effect) in FIG. 2 is generated, The pseudo variation effect reset flag is set to ON (step B112), and the pseudo variation pattern setting process in the pseudo variation effect is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, when the special figure variation display game with the first digestion order is completed at timing t63, a pseudo variation pattern setting process (step B166) is performed at timing t64.
And by the said setting process, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the pending | holding memory | storage based on the pending | holding memory whose digestion order was the 1st in the stage of the timing t61, and the newly generated special figure fluctuation | variation displaying game based on the pending | holding memory of the special figure 2 During the execution (timing t61 to t69), the pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the newly generated reserved memory of FIG. 2 is performed at the timing t64 to t65, and then at the timing t66 to t67, the timing t41. The pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the reserved memory of FIG. 1 that was second in the stage of digestion was performed, and from time t68 to t69, the digestion order was third in the stage of timing t61 The pseudo-variation effect corresponding to the hold memory (pre-read hold memory) of the special figure 1 will be performed.

  And the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold memory of the special figure 2 is a game based on the hold memory that generates the big hit, and the round game with the big hit is executed at timings t70 to t71.

Subsequently, at timing t72, the next special figure change display game (based on the second pending storage in the digestion order at the stage of timing t61) is started, and the first special figure display 51 starts changing the special figure. Then, on the display unit 41a, the variation of the decorative design is started.
Then, at timing t73, the variation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative symbol is also suspended on the display unit 41a.

Subsequently, at timing t74, the next special figure change display game (based on the third pending storage (pre-reading pending storage) in the digestion order at the stage of timing t61) is started. The variation of the figure is started, and the variation of the decorative design is started on the display unit 41a.
Then, at timing t75, the variation of the special figure is stopped, and the decorative symbol is also variably stopped on the display unit 41a.

  Subsequently, at the timing t76, the next special figure variation display game is started. At this time, since the pre-read hold memory has been consumed, the second pre-read effect is ended, and the hold memory is displayed as usual on the display unit 41a.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the notification of the advance notice is performed by the first notice of notice execution means (the effect control apparatus 300) by the second notice information executing means (the effect control device 300). Based on the predetermined condition, it is possible to perform the second advance notice (second pre-reading effect) that changes the remaining number of the start-up memory displayed by the display device 41 in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize.
Thereby, for example, when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is digested prior to the start memory that is the target of the advance notice by the advance notice means (the effect control device 300). In addition, it is determined whether or not a special result mode has been derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory subject to the advance notice by changing the remaining number of the start memory into a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. It can be difficult to distinguish.
Therefore, by performing the second notice, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction that the pre-reading effect (notice notice) ends when the special result mode is derived. Further, by performing not only the first notice notification (first look-ahead effect) but also the second notice information, it is possible to give variations to the aspect of the look-ahead effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. become. Furthermore, since the remaining number of start memories becomes difficult for the player to recognize by performing the second notice, the so-called stoppage in a state where the start memories are stored to some extent is performed during execution of the second notice. It becomes possible to suppress.

Further, when the second notice notification is performed by the second notice notification execution means (production control device 300), the pseudo-variation effect can be executed based on the predetermined condition, so that the variation in the pre-reading effect is more effective. To be able to have.
In addition, since the pseudo variation effect is executed when the second notice is performed, the number of start memories that the player feels due to the pseudo change effect differs from the number of start memories that are actually digested. However, it is possible to make it difficult to produce a sense of incongruity.

In addition, by executing the pseudo-variation effect, it is possible to make it appear that a special result mode has been derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is the target of the advance notice, so that the pre-read effect that the player feels You can increase your confidence in
Further, even if the remaining number of the start memory is changed to a mode in which it is difficult for the player to be identified by performing the second notice, the special result form is derived as a result in this case. Player dissatisfaction with what has been executed can be suppressed.

  Also, the start memory is not displayed immediately after the occurrence of the special gaming state, but is subject to advance notice by the prior advance notice means (production control device 300) by the second advance notice execution means (production control device 300). Since the second notice notification is continued until the start memory is consumed, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the difference in the number of start memories caused by the execution of the pseudo variation effect.

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

For example, in the above embodiment, when the first prefetch effect shown in FIG. 37 (a) is developed to the second prefetch effect shown in FIG. 37 (b), the start memory (holding memory) is simply erased. The number of start memories is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, another character (for example, cloud character) is displayed in the area where the start memories are displayed as shown in FIG. By displaying, the number of start memories may be hidden.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), instead of displaying the start-up memory, a bomb with a fire on the lead wire is displayed, and an effect that the bomb explodes at the timing when the second look-ahead effect ends is performed. The number of start memories may be hidden.

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (decorative display device, start memory display means)
51 Special Figure 1 Display (Special Symbol Display Device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Special Symbol Display Device)
100 game control device 111A CPU (game result prior determination means, prior determination information transmission means)
111C RAM (starting memory holding means)
300 effect control device 311 CPU (execution content advance determination means, advance notice notification means, first notice notification execution means, second notice notification execution means)

Claims (4)

To a special symbol display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a special symbol, a decorative display device that is displayed based on the variable display game and can display a decorative display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a start winning area A game control device that controls the progress of the variable display game based on a winning game ball, and an effect control device that controls the display of the decoration display game based on command information from the game control device,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
The game control device includes:
Start memory holding means capable of extracting a plurality of random numbers related to the execution of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing it as start memory of the variable display game;
Game result preliminary determination means for determining in advance the result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory holding means, and generating game result information;
Predetermination information transmitting means capable of transmitting the game result information generated by the game result prior determination means to the effect control device as prior determination information,
The production control device
Start memory display means for displaying each start memory stored in the start memory holding means in a recognizable manner to the player;
Execution content prior determination means for determining in advance the execution content of the variable display game based on the prior determination information transmitted by the prior determination information transmission unit;
Based on the pre-determined result of the execution content pre-determining means, executing a notice in advance that suggests in advance the execution content of the variable display game that is executed based on the start-up memory that is the transmission target of the pre-determination information. A possible prior notice means,
The prior notice means is
First notice notification executing means for executing the notice notice by changing a display mode of the start memory displayed on the start memory display means;
After the advance notice is given by the first notice notice executing means, a second notice that changes the remaining number of the start memory displayed by the start memory display means into a mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize based on a predetermined condition. A gaming machine comprising: a second notice notification executing means for performing notification. During the execution of the variation display game, a pseudo variation for performing a pseudo variation effect for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after the plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time as the decoration display game. Providing production execution means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second notice notification is performed by the second notice information executing unit, the pseudo variation effect is executed by the pseudo variation effect executing unit based on a predetermined condition. . The pseudo-variation effect execution means
When the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory that is digested prior to the start memory targeted for the prior notification by the prior notification system, the special result mode is derived. Until the variation display game based on the start memory is completed, the unit variation display of the number of times corresponding to the number of the variation display games executed until the start memory subject to the advance notice is executed as the decoration display game. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The pseudo variation effect execution means ends the pseudo variation effect based on the digestion of the start memory from which the special result mode is derived,
The said 2nd notice notification execution means continues the said 2nd notice notification until the starting memory used as the object of the said notice information by the said prior notice information means is digested. Gaming machine.

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