JP2012120660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate transmission control of various kinds of information related to a variable display game.SOLUTION: A play control apparatus (a play control means) 100 transmits a variable pattern information (decorative drawing pattern variable pattern command) for specifying a variable pattern in a special figure variable display game as a variable display start information of the special figure variable display game, drawing pattern specifying information (decorative special drawing pattern command) for specifying a display result embodiment at the time when the special figure variable display game is finished, and drawing pattern stopping time information (drawing pattern stopping time command) for specifying the stopping times of a plurality of the drawing pattern, to a production control apparatus 300(display control means). The production control apparatus 300 starts the special figure variable display game by receiving the variable display start information, controls executive embodiment of the special figure variable display game based on the variable pattern information, stops a predetermined drawing pattern based on the drawing pattern specifying information, and continuously stops the predetermined drawing pattern during stopping time based on the drawing pattern stopping time information.

Description

  The present invention provides a game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and transmitting change display start information for instructing start of execution of a change display game for changing display of a plurality of symbols on a display device based on establishment of a predetermined condition. Display control means for executing the variable display game based on the variable display start information, and when the display result mode of the variable display game becomes a special display result mode, a special game state advantageous to the player is obtained. It relates to a game machine that can be generated.

  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 prize is won in the mouth, the symbol is changed for a predetermined time in a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display) based on detection of a special figure operation switch provided in the start port, and then the symbol is stopped for a predetermined time. In addition, the player is made to recognize the result of determining whether or not the variable display game is successful, and in the case of a special display result mode, a special game state (hit) that is advantageous to the player is generated and the winning ball is paid out. There is something.

In the pachinko machine described above, a game control device (game control means) that comprehensively controls the game, and a display control device that controls the variable display game on the display device based on command information (command command) from the game control device (Display control means) is known.
In the pachinko machine, when the display control device receives the change start command and the symbol designation command transmitted from the game control device, the display control device starts the change display game, and after the elapse of time predetermined by the change pattern, When a symbol stop command transmitted from a control device is received, there is one in which a variable display game being performed on a display device is stopped and a display result is derived (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-104609 A

  However, in the case of the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the game control device transmits a change start command and a symbol designation command to the display control device when starting the change of the change display game, and changes the change display game. When the time is over, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the display control device. That is, the game control apparatus performs detailed control of the game, and an extra load is applied to the game control apparatus.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can facilitate transmission control of various information related to a variable display game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and transmitting change display start information for instructing the start of execution of a change display game for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display device in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display control means for executing the variable display game based on the variable display start information,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result mode of the variable display game is a special display result mode,
The game control means includes
As the variation display start information of the variation display game, variation pattern information for identifying a variation pattern in the variation display game, symbol designating information for identifying a display result mode at the end of the variation display game, and Transmitting means for transmitting symbol stop time information for specifying stop times of the plurality of symbols to the display control means;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with a predetermined number of variable display games as an upper limit after the special game state ends,
The specific gaming state generating means is
The specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in the predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped,
The display control means includes
The variation display game is started by receiving the variation display start information, the execution mode of the variation display game is controlled based on the variation pattern information, the predetermined symbol is stopped based on the symbol designation information, The predetermined symbol is continuously stopped during the stop time based on the symbol stop time information.

  Here, “establishment of the predetermined condition” means winning of a game ball in a winning area that is a starting point of a variable display game, for example, a start winning opening that is a starting point of a special figure 1 variable display game Or special figure 2 means a winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device as a starting point of the variation display game.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, as the variable display start information of the variable display game, not only the variation pattern information and the symbol designation information but also symbol stop time information for specifying the stop times of a plurality of symbols is transmitted. Since it did in this way, transmission control of the various information regarding the variable display game from a game control means to a display control means can be made easy.
In addition, after the special game state has ended, the specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in a predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped. It is possible to suppress the game value (for example, a prize ball) from being excessively given to the player.

The invention described in claim 2
Game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and transmitting change display start information for instructing the start of execution of a change display game for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display device in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display control means for executing the variable display game based on the variable display start information,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result mode of the variable display game is a special display result mode,
The game control means includes
As the variation display start information of the variation display game, variation pattern information for identifying a variation pattern in the variation display game and a display result mode at the end of the variation display game are identified, and the plurality of symbols Transmitting means for transmitting symbol stop mode information for specifying the stop time to the display control means;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with a predetermined number of variable display games as an upper limit after the special game state ends,
The specific gaming state generating means is
The specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in the predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped,
The display control means includes
The variation display game is started by receiving the variation display start information, the execution mode of the variation display game is controlled based on the variation pattern information, a predetermined symbol is stopped based on the symbol stop mode information, The predetermined symbol is continuously stopped during the stop time based on the symbol stop mode information.

  Here, “establishment of the predetermined condition” means winning of a game ball in the winning area that is the starting point of the start of the variable display game, as described above, for example, the starting point of the special figure 1 variable display game. It means winning of a game ball to a starting variable winning device and a normal variable winning device as a starting point of a special figure 2 variable display game.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, not only the display result mode of the variable display game is specified as the variable display start information of the variable display game, but also the symbol stop mode in which the stop time of a plurality of symbols is specified. Since the information is transmitted, it is possible to facilitate transmission control of various types of information regarding the variable display game from the game control means to the display control means.
In addition, after the special game state has ended, the specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in a predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped. It is possible to suppress the game value (for example, a prize ball) from being excessively given to the player.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means includes
A backup power supply that can supply power even when the external power supply stops,
Data holding means for holding predetermined information by power supply of the backup power supply;
A recovery means for restoring the control state of the game based on the predetermined information held in the data holding means when the external power supply is resumed,
The predetermined information includes symbol designating information for specifying a display result mode at the end of the variable display game,
The recovery means is:
When the control state of the game is restored, the symbol designation information held in the data holding means is transmitted to the display control means,
The display control means includes
When the control state of the game is restored, a predetermined symbol based on the symbol designation information is stopped and displayed based on reception of the symbol designation information.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the symbol designation information is transmitted from the game control means to the display control means at the time of power failure recovery, even if a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the variable display game, the symbol designation is performed. A predetermined symbol based on the information can be stopped and displayed, and the result of the variable display game can be known.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game control means includes
A backup power supply that can supply power even when the external power supply stops,
Data holding means for holding predetermined information by power supply of the backup power supply;
A recovery means for restoring the control state of the game based on the predetermined information held in the data holding means when the external power supply is resumed,
The predetermined information includes symbol stop mode information for specifying a display result mode at the end of the variable display game and specifying stop times of the plurality of symbols.
The recovery means is:
When the control state of the game is restored, the symbol stop mode information held in the data holding means is transmitted to the display control means,
The display control means includes
When recovering the control state of the game, not a stop time based on the symbol stop mode information when the symbol stop mode information is received, but the next variation pattern information or a big hit instructing the start of the special game state Until the start information is received, a predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information is stopped and displayed.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the symbol stop mode information is transmitted from the game control means to the display control means at the time of power failure recovery, even if a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the variable display game, A predetermined symbol based on the stop mode information can be stopped and displayed, and the result of the variable display game can be known.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game control means includes
When executing a variable display game in which a predetermined mode ends or continues, select symbol stop mode information in which the stop time of the plurality of symbols is longer than normal,
If a power failure occurs when the predetermined mode is displayed, the symbol stop mode information is transmitted when the power failure is restored,
The display control means includes
When restoring the control state of the game, if the predetermined mode ends based on receiving the symbol stop mode information, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and the predetermined mode end When the predetermined mode is continued, a notification based on the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and that the predetermined mode is continued is performed.

  Here, the “predetermined mode” refers to, for example, a high probability mode in which a probability state for generating a special gaming state is set to a high probability state, or a support for a normally variable winning device after the special gaming state ends. This means a so-called short-time mode.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even when a power failure occurs when the predetermined mode display is performed in the variable display game, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information is stopped and displayed when the power failure is restored. The state of the predetermined mode can be notified, and not only the result of the variable display game but also the state of the predetermined mode can be known.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game control means includes
In the case of a variable display game that is determined to execute a mode selection effect that selects whether a predetermined mode is to be ended or continued, the symbol stop mode information for which the stop time of the plurality of symbols is longer than normal is selected,
If a power outage occurs while executing the mode selection effect, send the symbol stop mode information at the time of power outage recovery,
The display control means includes
When restoring the control state of the game, if the predetermined mode ends based on receiving the symbol stop mode information, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and the predetermined mode end When the predetermined mode is continued, a notification based on the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and that the predetermined mode is continued is performed.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, even when a power failure occurs during the mode selection effect, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information is stopped and displayed at the time of power failure recovery and the state of the predetermined mode is notified. It becomes possible to know the state of the predetermined mode as well as the result of the variable display game.

According to the present invention, as the variable display start information of the variable display game, not only the variation pattern information and the symbol designation information but also the symbol stop time information for specifying the stop times of a plurality of symbols is transmitted. It is possible to facilitate transmission control of various information related to the variable display game from the game control means to the display control means.
In addition, after the special game state has ended, the specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in a predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped. It is possible to suppress the game value (for example, a prize ball) from being excessively given to the player.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. 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 effect control command output process performed during the effect control command transmission process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command data output process performed during the production control command output process of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the content of the command transmitted at each timing. It is a figure which shows the other form of the command transmitted at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of a special figure fluctuation display game. 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 pending | holding 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 an example of the specific procedure of the small hit flag 1 setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit flag 2 setting process performed during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the symbol fluctuation | variation control process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a timing chart when a command is transmitted at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a timing chart when a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game and a command is transmitted when the power failure is restored. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the production control device side power failure recovery process performed by the production control device of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the game content of tour mode (TM; Tour Mode) performed with the game machine of embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display content of tour mode limit production. It is a figure explaining the production pattern table of tour mode limit production. It is a figure explaining the production pattern table of tour mode limit production in other embodiments. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation display content after a power failure generate | occur | produces in the middle of execution of a tour mode limit effect, and the said power failure recovery. It is a figure explaining an example of other production contents performed during a symbol stop time. It is a figure explaining the display content of the special figure change display game when the stop information command is missing among the commands transmitted at the time of a change start. It is a figure explaining the effect display content at the time of performing a tour mode limit effect during the fluctuation | variation of the special figure fluctuation display game after a power failure restoration. It is a figure explaining the notice effect (notice AD) performed during the change of a special figure change display game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the notice distribution process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the OMC completion | finish notice process performed during the notice distribution process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of TM end long notice process performed during the notice distribution process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the TM continuation notice process performed during the notice distribution process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the TM end short notice process performed during the notice distribution process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the stop time determination process performed by the game control apparatus of embodiment.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of 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.

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 mode of out of game. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying 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 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

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

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 6 and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

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

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

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), an interrupt is permitted (step S26). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on. By doing so, 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 S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 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.
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 magnet fraud 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.

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S88) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the production control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S91), and the command data output process (step S92) is executed. . Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S93), and a strobe signal OFF time indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S94), and then command data output processing (step S95) is executed.

[Command data output processing]
Next, details of the command data output process (steps S92 and S95) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the command data output process, first, in order to prevent the state immediately before the port from being lost, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output is loaded. (Step S101). Then, an effect control command is output to the output port 132 (step S102), and a signal excluding the strobe signal is held in the previous state to the output port 131, and the strobe signal in the off state (for example, low level indicating invalidity of data reading). Is added and output (step S103). Then, in the next step S104, it is determined whether or not the time during which the strobe signal should be turned off (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S104; No), the process returns to step S102 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the off-time has expired (step S104; Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, and the time for which the strobe signal is in an on state (for example, a high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Subsequently, the strobe signal is set to the on state while the signals excluding the strobe signal of the output port 131 are held in the immediately previous state on the register holding the data loaded in step S101 (step S106). Then, an effect control command is output (step S107), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S108).

  Then, in the next step S109, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S109; No), the process returns to step S107 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S109 that the on-time has expired (step S109; Yes), the process proceeds to step S110, the off-state strobe signal is set, and the off-state strobe signal is output (step S111). Then, the command data output process ends. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S107 is to avoid that the effect control command being output is not output after the power failure is restored when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S107 to S109. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S104 and step S109.

  Next, an example of a transmission command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 to 19, the transmission command mainly includes a special game system for instructing execution of an effect in a special game state, a decorative graphic system for instructing a stop graphic of a special graphic variation display game, and a special graphic variation. Probability information system for instructing the setting of the game state (probability state and general power support state) in the display game, model specification system for instructing instructions display, initialization system for instructing initial operation at power-on, etc. Error notification system for instructing the error that occurred in the test, test mode system for instructing the test operation, model free system that can be freely instructed for each model, production debugging system for instructing confirmation of the production content, exhibition sample It is roughly divided into an exhibition system that indicates that it is for machine use, and a variation system that indicates a variation pattern in a decoration special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special command game transmission command includes a customer waiting demo command for instructing a decoration operation when a customer waiting demo screen is displayed (during customer waiting demo), and a jackpot start at the time of jackpot game start. Fanfare command for instructing a demo display, fanfare command for instructing a jackpot start demo display at the start of a jackpot game, a big winning opening open nth command for instructing a bonus game during a jackpot game, and a round of a jackpot game There are an interval command for instructing an interval effect performed in between, and an ending command for instructing an ending of a big hit game.

In addition, the decorative symbol-type transmission command includes a decorative special symbol 1 command for designating a decorative special symbol (special symbol) 1 that is a stop symbol of the decorative special symbol 1 variable display game shown in FIG. 13, and a decorative symbol shown in FIG. Special figure 2 There is a special decoration 2 command for designating a special decoration (special figure) 2 which is a stop pattern of the variable display game.
Of the ornament special symbol 1 commands, the ornament special symbol 1 commands of MODE; 85h, ACTION; 11h to 1Fh are commands used when the model F is designated by the model designation command described later. Further, the ornament special symbol 1 command of MODE; 85h, ACTION; 21h to 2Fh is a command used when the model M is designated by the model designation command described later. The ornament special symbol 1 command of MODE; 85h, ACTION; 31h to 3Fh is a command used when a model GL is designated by a model designation command described later.
As for the special ornament design 2 command, a command is set for each model specified by the model designation command, similarly to the special design symbol 1 command.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the transmission command of the probability information system includes, for example, a variable time shortening function that gives an instruction to set a probability state to a low probability state and a state in which the normal variation winning device 37 is not supported in the normal mode. Non-operating information (low probability) command and variable time shortening function operating information that gives instructions to set the probability state to the high probability state and the normal variable winning device 37 support with the DTM (Dream Tour Mode) There are (high probability) commands.

As shown in FIG. 15, the model-specific transmission command includes a decoration symbol 1 hold number command for instructing display of the decoration symbol 1 hold number, a short time command for instructing the remaining short time number, and a mode change mode There are a pre-mode transition command for instructing before 8 rotations, a mode transition command for instructing mode transition, a stop information command for instructing stop information, and the like.
The stop information command is a command that is transmitted when a specific effect (for example, a tour mode limit effect or the like) is performed while the symbol of the special figure variation display game is stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the initialization-related transmission command includes a power-on command for instructing a decorative operation for RAM initialization notification, a power failure recovery command for instructing an operation at the time of power failure recovery, and a value of the jackpot probability. And a model designation command for designating one of the models F, M, and GL with different values.

As shown in FIG. 16, the error notification transmission command includes, for example, a front frame opening error notification command for instructing blinking of the door opening display LED, a front frame opening error notification end command for instructing to turn off the LED, and the like. There are an error notification command for instructing notification of various errors and an error notification end command for instructing the end of the error notification.
In addition, the test mode system transmission command includes a test mode command for instructing a test operation at the time of factory inspection, a test mode transition command for instructing a transition to the test mode, and a manufacturing process used for a command for board shipment inspection There is a test command.

As shown in FIG. 17, there is a model free command that can be freely used depending on the model in the model free system transmission command.
In addition, the transmission command of the production debug system includes a production debug command used for production confirmation.
In addition, the transmission command for the exhibition system includes an exhibition sample machine command used for the exhibition sample machine.
In addition, the variable transmission command includes a decorative symbol variation pattern command for instructing variation of the decorative special symbol variation display game, a prefetch effect instruction command for instructing variation determined by the prefetch determination processing, and a specific rotation number only. There is a prefetch effect design 3 instruction command for instructing a prefetch effect when a big hit occurs in the special figure 2 variable display game during the special time (ST) set to the high probability state.
Of the pre-reading effect design 3 instruction commands, the pre-reading effect design 3 instruction commands of MODE; F9h, ACTION; 21h to 2Fh are commands used when the model F is designated by the model designation command. Further, the prefetch effect design 3 instruction command of MODE; F9h, ACTION; 31h to 3Fh is a command used when the model GL is designated by the model designation command.

In addition, the variable transmission command includes a prefetch effect symbol 1 instruction command for instructing a prefetch effect in the special figure 1 variable display game as shown in FIG. 18, and a special figure 2 variable display game as shown in FIG. There is a pre-reading effect symbol 2 instruction command for instructing a pre-reading effect at.
Of the prefetch effect design 1 designation commands, the prefetch effect design 1 designation commands MODE; FBh, ACTION; 11h to 1Fh are commands used when the model F is designated by the model designation command. The prefetch effect design 1 designation command of MODE; FBh, ACTION; 21h to 2Fh is a command used when the model M is designated by the model designation command. The prefetch effect design 1 designation command of MODE; FBh, ACTION; 31h to 3Fh is a command used when the model GL is designated by the model designation command.
As for the prefetch effect design 2 designation command, the command is set for each model designated by the model designation command, similarly to the prefetch effect design 1 designation command.

Next, commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at each timing will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20 (a), when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, a model designation command is transmitted first, followed by a power-on command.
As shown in FIG. 20B, at the time of power failure recovery, a model designation command is transmitted first, then a power failure recovery command is transmitted, then a decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command is transmitted, and finally a probability information system Either command will be sent.
As shown in FIG. 20 (c), at the start of the fluctuation of the special figure change display game, first, the special special figure 1 or 2 hold number command is sent as the first transmission command, and then the special special figure 1 or 2 command is sent. Is transmitted, then a decorative pattern variation pattern command is transmitted, and finally a stop information command is transmitted.
Here, the stop information command is transmitted at the start of the change, not after the change time of the special figure change display game has elapsed. Before and after the timing at which the symbols change and stop, the effect control is performed by continuously pressing the effect button 25 or the like. This is because the signal input to the device 300 side increases, and the burden on the presentation control device 300 at the timing becomes heavy.
As shown in FIG. 20 (d), when the command transmitted at the start of the variation of the special figure change display game is long, the decorative special figure 1 or 2 hold number command is transmitted as the second transmission command, and the next The ornament special symbol 1 or 2 command is transmitted to the user, and then the ornamental symbol variation pattern command is transmitted.
As shown in FIG. 20 (e), when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game and a big hit game is started, any command in the probability information system is first transmitted, and then a fanfare command is issued. Finally, the decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command is transmitted.
As shown in FIG. 20 (f), at the end of the big hit, an ending command is transmitted first, and then a decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command is transmitted.

Next, another embodiment of the command transmitted at the start of variation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21 (a), in this embodiment, unlike the transmission command shown in FIG. 20 (c), after the decoration special figure 1 or 2 hold number command is transmitted, the decoration special symbol 1 or 2 command is sent. Finally, the decorative symbol variation pattern command is transmitted, and the symbol stop time command is not transmitted.
In this way, it is not necessary to transmit the symbol stop time command because the stop time information of the symbol is stored on the game control device 100 side in association with the ornament special symbol information transmitted by the ornament special symbol 1 and 2 commands. This is because the presentation control device 300 can receive the symbol stop time information by transmitting the decoration special symbol 1 or 2 command.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21B, the off symbol information when the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is out of date and the stop time information of the off symbol are stored in association with each other. . Here, the missed symbol is a symbol that is displayed small on the lower left part of the display unit 41a separately from the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol displayed on the display unit 41a of the display device 41. .

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

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

Next, 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. 23, 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. 24, in the special figure start port switch common processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch (a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

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

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A218), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A219). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded. Then, preparation (step A220) is performed, special figure hold information determination processing (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing 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 A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A222), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A223; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A224), and command setting processing (Step A225) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, also when it is determined in step A223 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A223; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the 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. 25, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed.
Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

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

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

If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is not a big hit (step A236; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A245.
On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A236; Yes), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A238). .

  If the result of the check in step A238 is that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is determined (step A239; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240), and the process proceeds to step A242. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A239; No), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A242.

  Next, in step A242, the jackpot symbol random number is checked and the corresponding winning information pointer is obtained (step A242). Then, after setting the jackpot information table address table (step A243), the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A244), and the process proceeds to step A245.

  Subsequently, in step A245, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (big hit information table or outlier information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A246). Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A247), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A248).

Subsequently, a start opening winning flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A249), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command is prepared (step A250), and special figure information setting processing (step A251). Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A252) and variation pattern setting processing (step A253) are performed.
Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A254), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A255). Then, command setting processing (step A256) is performed.
Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A257), a command setting process (step A258) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

[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. 26, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (second starting 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. 27, 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. Subsequently, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A302) for setting shift information and small hit information is performed on the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) 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 A304).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A305), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A306).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A307), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A308).
Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A309), and special figure information setting processing (step A310) 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 A311) 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 A312) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A313) 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. 28, 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). Subsequently, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A322) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A323) 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 A324).
Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) 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 A331) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 29 shows a small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A341), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A342), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  When the jackpot information is saved (step A343; Yes), that is, when the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A343; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A344) to prepare special figure 1 determination data (step A345).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A346) is performed. When the small hit is not made (step A347), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A347; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A348), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A348). A349), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 30 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A351), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A352), the second special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 2. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  If the jackpot information is saved (step A353; Yes), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random number value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step A353; No), that is, if the big hit information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a big hit is not saved in the big hit flag 2, the big hit random number is stored from the big hit random number saving area. Load and prepare (step A354) to prepare special figure 2 determination data (step A355).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A356) is performed, and if it is not a small hit (step A357), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A357; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A358), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A358). A359), the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

[Design variation control processing]
Next, the details of the symbol variation control process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 31, in the symbol variation control process, first, a target variation control flag is set, and it is checked whether or not the symbol is varying (step A361).
If it is determined that the symbol is changing (step A362; Yes), a symbol display table (for display) corresponding to the target symbol is acquired (step A363), and the variation time of the target symbol is acquired. Is updated by -1 to check whether or not the time is up (step A364).

If it is determined that the time is up (step A365; Yes), the initial value of the symbol variation control timer is saved in the subject variation timer area (step A366), and the variation symbol number of the subject symbol is updated ( Step A367) and step A368 are entered.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is up (step A365; No), step A366 and step A367 are skipped, the process proceeds to step A368, and the value of the target variable symbol number area is loaded as a display symbol pointer ( The process proceeds to step A368) and step A371.

  If it is determined in step A362 that the symbol is not changing (step A365; No), a symbol display table (for stoppage) corresponding to the target symbol is acquired (step A369), and the display symbol pointer Is loaded with the value of the target stop symbol number area (step A370), and the process proceeds to step A371.

  Next, in step A371, display data corresponding to the display symbol pointer is acquired (step A371), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A372), and the symbol variation control process is terminated.

Next, a timing chart when a command is transmitted at the start of variation of the special figure variation display game will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. 20 (c), a decorative special figure 1 or 2 holding number command, a decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command, a decorative symbol variation pattern command, and a symbol stop time command are transmitted at the start of variation. It is a timing chart in the case.
FIG. 32 (b) shows the timing when the special symbol 1 or 2 holding number command, the special symbol 1 or 2 command, and the decorative symbol variation pattern command are transmitted at the start of variation as shown in FIG. 21 (a). It is a chart.
As shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), the support (electric support) of the normal variation winning device 37 is given while the special figure variation display game is changing, while the normal variation winning is given while the symbol is stopped. Support for the device 37 is not provided. In addition, a predetermined effect is performed while the symbol is stopped.

Next, a timing chart when a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game and a command is transmitted when the power failure is restored will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 33, at the time of power failure recovery (timing t1) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on and turned on at the time of a power failure, a model designation command is transmitted first, and then a power failure recovery command is transmitted. Then, the decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command is transmitted, and finally any command of the probability information system is transmitted (see FIG. 20B). Note that, during a power failure, the decoration special figure information based on the decoration special symbol 1 or 2 command and the probability information based on the probability information system command are held in the RAM 111C by the power supply of the backup power supply unit 420. However, the stop information command is held in the RAM 111C.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33, for example, when the production control device 300 receives the symbol information of “8”, “7”, “5” as the decoration special symbol 1 or 2 command, the next change start time (timing t2). Until the command is received, the shaking fluctuation display for vibrating the decorative symbols “8”, “7”, and “5” is performed.
Until the next change start command is received, the effect control apparatus 300 may stop displaying the decorative symbol based on the received decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command.
In addition, when the decorative symbol based on the special ornament symbol 1 or 2 command received by the effect control device 300 is a symbol related to a big hit (for example, a slotted symbol), until a command started at the start of the big hit is received. Then, the decorative pattern is displayed with shaking fluctuation or stopped.

[Production control device power failure recovery process]
Next, the details of the power failure recovery processing by the effect control device 300 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 34, in the production control device side power failure recovery process, first, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted by the game control device 100 at the time of power failure recovery is received (step B1).
Here, when it is determined that the command has been received (step B1; Yes), a decorative symbol based on the decorative special symbol 1 or 2 command is displayed (swing fluctuation display or stop display) (step B2). The power failure recovery processing on the control device side ends.
On the other hand, when it determines with not receiving the said command (step B1; No), step B2 is skipped and the production control apparatus side power failure recovery process is complete | finished.

Next, the game content of the tour mode (TM; Tour Mode) performed by the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 35, the tour mode is a special time (ST; Special Time) game (one more chance (OMC; One More Chance (game) is started after the game).
Specifically, when the one-more-chance game ends, the mode is shifted to the tour mode, and the explanation content about the tour mode (for example, “What is the tour mode ...”) is displayed on the display unit 41a as shown in FIG.
The tour mode is continued for a maximum of 60 rotations of the special figure fluctuation display game, and is performed at the symbol stop display time of the special figure fluctuation display game every predetermined rotation (for example, every 20 rotations). A tour mode limit effect for determining whether to continue or end the tour mode is performed.

FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining display contents of the tour mode limit effect.
As shown in FIG. 36, when the tour mode limit effect is executed, display frames W1 to W4 for dividing the display area into four are displayed on the display unit 41a. For example, the characters “continue” are displayed in the display frame W1, “?” In the display frame W2, “continuation” in the display frame W3, and “end” in the display frame W4. During the symbol stop display time, the frame portions of the display frames W1 to W4 are displayed in a thick frame in order (clockwise), and the content displayed in the display frame finally displayed in the thick frame is displayed. Production ("continuation" or "end") is performed.
Specifically, when the display frame W1 is finally displayed with a thick frame, the tour mode is continued. When the display in the display frame finally displayed with a thick frame is “?”, The character display of “continue” or “end” is switched from “?” When the bold frame is stopped. It has become.

FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an effect pattern table for the tour mode limit effect.
As shown in FIG. 37, the effect pattern of the tour mode limit effect is determined based on the content of the stop information command transmitted from the game control device 100.
Specifically, when the ACTION data of the stop information command is “04h”, the end pattern (end 1-1-1 to 1-4-3), and when the ACTION data is “02h”, the end pattern ( When the ACTION data is “03h” from the end 2-1 to 2-4), the continuation pattern (continuation 1-1 to 4-4) is selected.
More specifically, when the end pattern 1-1-1 is selected, “continuation” is displayed in the display frame W1, “end” is displayed in the display frames W2 to W4, and the display frame W2 is finally displayed. A thick frame is displayed and the tour mode effect ends.
As shown in FIG. 15, the command whose action data is “01h” among the stop information commands indicates the symbol stop information (for example, 12 seconds) at the end of the one-more game. The command whose ACTION data is “02h” instructs symbol stop information (for example, 18 seconds) at the end of the tour mode, and the symbol stop time based on the symbol stop information is a normal stop time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, a command whose ACTION data is “03h” instructs symbol stop information (for example, 15 seconds) when the tour mode is continued. The command whose ACTION data is “04h” instructs the symbol stop information at the end of the tour mode, and the symbol stop time based on the symbol stop information is shorter than the stop time when the ACTION data is “02h”. Time (for example, 15 seconds) is set.

FIG. 38 is an effect pattern table for the tour mode limit effect in the case where the symbol stop time command is not transmitted at the time of starting the variation as described above (see FIG. 21A).
In such a case, the effect control device 300 can receive the symbol special symbol command to receive the symbol stop time (see FIG. 21B), and the effect pattern of the tour mode limit effect is the game control. It is determined based on the content of the special decoration symbol command transmitted from the device 100.

Next, the effect display contents after a power failure occurs during the execution of the tour mode limit effect described above and the power failure is restored will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 39A, when the tour mode limit effect pattern is set to the continuation pattern, after the power failure is restored, the characters “continue tour mode” are displayed on the display unit 41a and the tour mode is displayed. The stop symbol (for example, “8”, “7”, “5”) of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the limit effect is performed is displayed in a fluctuation manner.
Also, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), when the tour mode limit effect pattern is set to the end pattern, after the power failure is restored, the characters “end tour mode” are displayed on the display unit 41a, and A stop pattern (for example, “8”, “7”, “5”) of the special figure change display game in which the tour mode limit effect is performed is displayed in a swinging manner.
The stop symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game after restoration of the power failure may be stopped and displayed without shaking.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the stop time of a plurality of symbols is specified as the variation display start information of the special symbol variation display game, in addition to the ornament symbol variation pattern command and the ornament special symbol command. Since the stop information command for causing the game to be transmitted is transmitted, it is possible to facilitate transmission control of various commands related to the special figure variation display game from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.
In addition, after the special game state is finished, a specific game state (support of the normal variable winning device 37) is generated when the symbol is changing in a predetermined number of variable display games, and when the symbol is stopped, the specific game is generated. Since the state is not generated, it is possible to suppress the game value (for example, a prize ball) from being excessively given to the player.

  In the case of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 21, not only the display result mode at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game is specified as the fluctuation display start information of the special figure fluctuation display game but also a plurality of symbols. Since the symbol stop mode information (decoration special symbol command) for specifying the stop time is transmitted, it is possible to facilitate transmission control of various commands related to the special symbol variable display game from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. Can do.

  Further, since the special symbol command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the power failure is restored, even if a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special symbol variation display game, it is based on the special symbol command. The predetermined symbol can be stopped and displayed, and the result of the special symbol variation display game can be known.

  Also in the case of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 21, the symbol stop mode information (decoration special symbol command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the power failure is restored. Even when a power failure occurs during game fluctuation, a predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information can be stopped and displayed, and the result of the special symbol variation display game can be known.

  Even if a power failure occurs during the mode selection effect (tour mode limit effect), a predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information (decoration special symbol command) is stopped and displayed when the power failure is recovered and the predetermined mode (tour mode) The state (continuation of the tour mode or the end of the tour mode) can be notified, and not only the result of the special figure variation display game but also the state of the predetermined mode can be known.

  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, after the one-more-chance game is over, the tour mode is entered, and during the symbol stop time of the special symbol variable display game in which the symbol stop time during the tour mode is set longer than usual, the tour mode Although the screen explaining the contents of the screen is displayed or the tour mode limit effect is performed, the effect content performed during the symbol stop time can be changed as appropriate.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40, after the one-more-chance game is over, a transition is made to a probability ambiguity mode that does not clearly notify whether the probability state is set to a high probability state or a low probability state. During the symbol stop time of the special symbol variation display game in which the symbol stop time is set longer than usual, a display prompting the user to press the effect button 25 may be performed. When the probability state is set to the high probability state, when the effect button 25 is pressed, a display (for example, “high probability mode entry”) for notifying that the state is the high probability state is performed. On the other hand, if the effect button 25 is not pressed, a display (for example, “normal mode entry”) for notifying the transition to the normal mode is performed. However, the probability state at this time remains a high probability state.
When the probability state is set to the low probability state, a display (for example, “normal mode entry”) for notifying the transition to the normal mode is performed regardless of pressing of the effect button 25.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 33, when a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game, each decorative symbol is vibrated until a demo command such as a next change start command or a fanfare command is transmitted after the power failure is restored. In addition to such a case, the next fluctuation start is also performed when the stop information command is missing from the commands transmitted at the start of fluctuation due to the occurrence of noise or the like as shown in FIG. 41. Until the time command or the demo command such as the fanfare command is transmitted, the fluctuation variation display that vibrates each decorative pattern may be performed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 33, when a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, a predetermined effect scheduled to be performed during the stop display time of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed during the fluctuation after the power failure is restored. You may do it.
For example, if a power failure occurs during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game and the symbol stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game is longer than usual, as shown in FIG. After the tour mode limit effect is performed, until the next change start command or a demo command such as a fanfare command is sent, the result of the tour mode limit effect is “end of tour mode (or tour mode continued)”. The stop symbol is displayed together with the character display.
Also, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), if a demo command such as a next change start command or a fanfare command is transmitted during the execution of the tour mode limit effect (before the end), the next special figure change A stop symbol is displayed together with a character display of “end of tour mode (or tour mode continuation)” which is a result of the tour mode limit effect on the screen at the start of change of the display game or the demonstration display screen.

In the above-described embodiment, the stop information command is transmitted at the start of the change. However, according to the type of the stop information command transmitted at this time, the notice effects A to D performed during the change of the special figure change display game. You may make it change the appearance rate of.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the effect control device 300 first determines the type of the stop information command transmitted from the game control device 100 (step B11).
If the stop information command is a MODE “A7h” ACTION “01h” command, an OMC (One More Chance) end notice process (step B12) is performed, and the notice distribution process is finished. The details of the OMC end notice process will be described later.
If the stop information command is a command of MODE “A7h” ACTION “02h”, TM (Tour Mode) end long notice process (step B13) is performed, and the notice distribution process is finished. Details of the TM end long notice process will be described later.
Further, when the stop information command is a command of MODE “A7h” ACTION “03h”, TM (Tour Mode) continuation notice processing (step B14) is performed, and the notice distribution processing is ended. Details of the TM continuation notice process will be described later.
If the stop information command is a command of MODE “A7h” ACTION “04h”, TM (Tour Mode) end short notice process (step B15) is performed, and the notice distribution process is finished. Details of the TM end short notice process will be described later.

[OMC end notice processing]
Next, the details of the OMC end notice process (step B12) in the notice distribution process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 45, in the OMC end notice process, first, a process (step B21) of selecting the effect of notice A at a rate of 0% is performed. In the effect of the notice A, for example, as shown in FIG. 43A, an effect of causing a predetermined character (for example, a human) to appear is performed. At this time, the character itself, the color of the character, and the like can be changed as appropriate.
Next, processing for selecting the effect of the notice B at a rate of 0% (step B22) is performed. In the effect of the notice B, as shown in FIG. 43B, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined character (for example, “special reach”) is performed. At this time, the content of the character, the color pattern of the character, and the like can be changed as appropriate.
Note that the notice A and the notice B are performed before the occurrence of the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, reach.
Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice C at a rate of 0% (step B23) is performed. In the effect of the notice C, as shown in FIG. 43C, for example, an effect is provided by cut-in display in which an image different from the image displayed so far is inserted. At this time, the frame of the cut-in image and the contents of the cut-in image can be changed as appropriate.
Finally, a process of selecting the effect of the notice D at a rate of 0% (step B24) is performed. In the effect of the notice D, as shown in FIG. 43D, for example, an effect of outputting a predetermined sound from a speaker is performed. At this time, the type of sound can be changed as appropriate.
Note that the notice C and the notice D are performed after the latter half of the special figure change display game, that is, reach has occurred.

[TM end long notice processing]
Next, the details of the TM end long notice process (step B13) in the notice distribution process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 46, in the TM end long notice process, first, a process (step B31) of selecting the effect of notice A at a rate of 20% is performed. Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice B at a rate of 20% (step B32) is performed. Next, processing for selecting the effect of the notice C at a rate of 20% (step B33) is performed. Finally, a process of selecting an effect of the notice D at a rate of 20% (step B34) is performed.
FIG. 43 (e) is a timing chart when all the effects of the notice A to the notice D are selected. Specifically, the change of the special figure change display game is started at the timing t11, and the notice A is produced at the timing t12. Then, after the effect of the notice B is performed at the timing t13, the reach effect is performed. Next, the notice C is produced at the timing t14, the notice D is produced at the timing t15, and then the fluctuation is stopped at the timing t16.

[TM continuation notice processing]
Next, details of the TM continuation notice process (step B14) in the notice distribution process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 47, in the TM continuation notice process, first, a process (step B41) of selecting the effect of notice A at a rate of 80% is performed. Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice B at a rate of 80% (step B42) is performed. Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice C at a rate of 80% (step B43) is performed. Finally, a process of selecting the effect of the notice D at a rate of 80% (step B44) is performed.

[TM end short notice process]
Next, the details of the TM end short notice process (step B15) in the notice distribution process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 48, in the TM end short notice process, first, a process of selecting the effect of the notice A at a rate of 5% (step B51) is performed. Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice B at a rate of 5% (step B52) is performed. Next, a process of selecting the effect of the notice C at a rate of 0% (step B53) is performed. Finally, a process of selecting the effect of the notice D at a rate of 0% (step B54) is performed.

Further, the symbol stop time in the special figure variation display game may be determined according to the start memory number when the special figure variation display game is started.
Specifically, the stop time determination process is performed in each variation pattern setting process (steps A312 and A333) of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (see FIG. 27) and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (see FIG. 28).

[Stop time determination process]
Details of the stop time determination process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 49, in the stop time determination process, first, the number of start memories when the change of the special figure change display game to be processed is started is counted (step A401).
If the start memory number is “0”, the stop time is determined to be 1000 ms (step A402), and the stop time determination process is terminated.
If the start memory number is “1”, a process of determining the stop time as 800 ms is performed (step A403), and the stop time determination process is terminated.
If the number of start memories is “2”, a process of determining the stop time as 600 ms (step A404) is performed, and the stop time determination process is terminated.
Further, when the start memory number is “3”, a process of determining the stop time as 400 ms (step A405) is performed, and the stop time determination process is ended.
That is, the stop time is set to be shortened as the start memory number increases.

  In addition, when the symbol is stopped in the special symbol variable display game, the game control device 100 may transmit symbol stop information indicating that the symbol is stopped to an external management device or the like.

  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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 36 Start winning opening 37 Normal variation winning apparatus 41 Display apparatus 100 Game control apparatus (Game control means, transmission means, specific game state generation means)
300 Production control device (display control means)

Claims (6)

Game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and transmitting change display start information for instructing the start of execution of a change display game for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display device in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display control means for executing the variable display game based on the variable display start information,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result mode of the variable display game is a special display result mode,
The game control means includes
As the variation display start information of the variation display game, variation pattern information for identifying a variation pattern in the variation display game, symbol designating information for identifying a display result mode at the end of the variation display game, and Transmitting means for transmitting symbol stop time information for specifying stop times of the plurality of symbols to the display control means;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with a predetermined number of variable display games as an upper limit after the special game state ends,
The specific gaming state generating means is
The specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in the predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped,
The display control means includes
The variation display game is started by receiving the variation display start information, the execution mode of the variation display game is controlled based on the variation pattern information, the predetermined symbol is stopped based on the symbol designation information, A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined symbol is continuously stopped during a stop time based on the symbol stop time information. Game control means for controlling the game in an integrated manner and transmitting change display start information for instructing the start of execution of a change display game for displaying a plurality of symbols on the display device in accordance with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Display control means for executing the variable display game based on the variable display start information,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result mode of the variable display game is a special display result mode,
The game control means includes
As the variation display start information of the variation display game, variation pattern information for identifying a variation pattern in the variation display game and a display result mode at the end of the variation display game are identified, and the plurality of symbols Transmitting means for transmitting symbol stop mode information for specifying the stop time to the display control means;
Specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the right to execute the variable display game is more easily established than the normal state, with a predetermined number of variable display games as an upper limit after the special game state ends,
The specific gaming state generating means is
The specific game state is generated when the symbol is changing in the predetermined number of times of the variable display game, and the specific game state is not generated when the symbol is stopped,
The display control means includes
The variation display game is started by receiving the variation display start information, the execution mode of the variation display game is controlled based on the variation pattern information, a predetermined symbol is stopped based on the symbol stop mode information, A gaming machine characterized by continuing to stop the predetermined symbol during a stop time based on the symbol stop mode information. The game control means includes
A backup power supply that can supply power even when the external power supply stops,
Data holding means for holding predetermined information by power supply of the backup power supply;
A recovery means for restoring the control state of the game based on the predetermined information held in the data holding means when the external power supply is resumed,
The predetermined information includes symbol designating information for specifying a display result mode at the end of the variable display game,
The recovery means is:
When the control state of the game is restored, the symbol designation information held in the data holding means is transmitted to the display control means,
The display control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the control state of the game is restored, a predetermined symbol based on the symbol designation information is stopped and displayed based on reception of the symbol designation information. The game control means includes
A backup power supply that can supply power even when the external power supply stops,
Data holding means for holding predetermined information by power supply of the backup power supply;
A recovery means for restoring the control state of the game based on the predetermined information held in the data holding means when the external power supply is resumed,
The predetermined information includes symbol stop mode information for specifying a display result mode at the end of the variable display game and specifying stop times of the plurality of symbols.
The recovery means is:
When the control state of the game is restored, the symbol stop mode information held in the data holding means is transmitted to the display control means,
The display control means includes
When recovering the control state of the game, not a stop time based on the symbol stop mode information when the symbol stop mode information is received, but the next variation pattern information or a big hit instructing the start of the special game state 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information is stopped and displayed until the start information is received. The game control means includes
When executing a variable display game in which a predetermined mode ends or continues, select symbol stop mode information in which the stop time of the plurality of symbols is longer than normal,
If a power failure occurs when the predetermined mode is displayed, the symbol stop mode information is transmitted when the power failure is restored,
The display control means includes
When restoring the control state of the game, if the predetermined mode ends based on receiving the symbol stop mode information, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and the predetermined mode end The game according to claim 4, wherein when the predetermined mode continues, a notification based on the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and that the predetermined mode continues is performed. Machine. The game control means includes
In the case of a variable display game that is determined to execute a mode selection effect that selects whether a predetermined mode is to be ended or continued, the symbol stop mode information for which the stop time of the plurality of symbols is longer than normal is selected,
If a power outage occurs while executing the mode selection effect, send the symbol stop mode information at the time of power outage recovery,
The display control means includes
When restoring the control state of the game, if the predetermined mode ends based on receiving the symbol stop mode information, the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and the predetermined mode end The game according to claim 4, wherein when the predetermined mode continues, a notification based on the predetermined symbol based on the symbol stop mode information and that the predetermined mode continues is performed. Machine.

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