JP2012217776A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that performs novel prefetch notice by associating start memory not to be prefetched during prefetch notice.SOLUTION: This game machine includes an advance notification means giving in advance execution information on a variable display game to be executed based on the start memory in one of a plurality of advance notification states, according to an advance decision result for the start memory. The advance notification means includes: an advance notification integrated execution means executing advance notification corresponding to each of predetermined start memory and at least one piece of start memory except the predetermined start memory in the one advance notification state, in association with the execution information on the variable display game to be executed based on the predetermined start memory when an advance notification execution condition is satisfied; and an advance notification integrated control means changing the advance notification corresponding to each of the predetermined start memory and the at least one piece of start memory except the predetermined start memory from the one advance notification state to another advance notification state when an advance notification change condition is satisfied.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game by winning a game ball at a starting port, and more particularly to a gaming machine that has a function of notifying an expectation of an unexecuted variable display game.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has a variation in which a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device fluctuates based on a game ball winning at a start opening provided in a game area (start winning award). When the display game is executed and a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped after a predetermined time have passed in a special result mode, a special game state in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (a big hit state) There are some that allow players to earn a lot of profit.

  This type of pachinko machine generally extracts a random number for determining the execution result of the variable display game based on the start winning, and stores the random number as the start memory.

  In addition, prior to execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, it is determined in advance whether or not a special result mode is derived for the random number stored as the start memory, and the result of the prior determination It is also common to execute a so-called pre-reading notice that informs the player of this.

  Patent Document 1 describes a pachinko machine that notifies the expectation of an unexecuted variable display game by changing the display mode of the start memory display as a pre-reading notice.

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  However, in the case of performing the pre-reading notice, it is common to simply change the display mode of the start memory display of the prefetch target as in Patent Document 1, and the start memory other than the prefetch target start memory, particularly the subsequent start memory, etc. There was no such thing as directing.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and when performing a prefetch notice, it is possible to perform a novel prefetch notice by associating a start memory other than the start memory to be prefetched. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, and a special result in which the stop result of the variable display game is predetermined. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode is reached, a random number related to the execution of the variable display game is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Starting winning memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as starting memory to be the right to execute the variable display game, and execution of the variable display game based on the starting memory from random numbers stored as starting memory in the starting winning memory means Pre-determining means for determining information before the variable display game based on the start-up memory is executed, and according to the determination result of the pre-determining means for the start-up memory Pre-notification means for pre-notifying the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory by one of the prior notification modes among a plurality of prior notification modes; Each of the predetermined start memory and at least one start memory other than the predetermined start memory is associated with the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the predetermined start memory when the prior notification execution condition is satisfied. The prior notification overall execution means for executing the prior notification corresponding to 1 in a prior notification mode, and when the prior notification change condition is satisfied, at least one other than the predetermined start storage and the predetermined start storage And a prior notification overall control unit that changes the prior notification corresponding to each of the start memories from the one prior notification mode to another prior notification mode.

  According to the present invention, when performing a prefetch notice, a novel prefetch notice can be performed by associating a start memory other than the start memory to be prefetched.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a fluctuation pattern selection table of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the process outline | summary of the game control apparatus at the time of starting winning a prize of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process at the time of the prefetching preview overlap of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the prefetch notice setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the process at the time of the pre-reading notice overlap of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the screen transition of the process at the time of duplication of prefetching notice of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the screen transition of the process at the time of the pre-reading notice overlap of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the screen transition of the process at the time of the prefetch preliminary announcement duplication of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the process at the time of the prefetching preview overlap in the 1st modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the prefetching preview overlap in the 1st modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of the process at the time of the look-ahead notification duplication in the 1st modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prefetch information comparison table in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the pre-reading notice overlap in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change lottery process in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a change lottery table used by the change lottery process in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen transition of the process at the time of the prefetching notice overlap in the 2nd modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the selection mode of the fluctuation pattern of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch notice adjustment process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the screen transition of the prefetch notice adjustment process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the screen transition of the prefetch notice adjustment process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the screen transition of the prefetch notice adjustment process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation in the 1st modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen transition of the prefetch notice adjustment process in the 1st modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a fluctuation pattern selection table of the 2nd modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the pending | holding number command reception process of the 2nd modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display in the 2nd modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame that is attached to a main body frame (outer frame) 2 fixed to the island facility via a hinge 4 so that one side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame includes a front frame (game frame) 3 and a glass frame (front frame) 18.

  In the front frame 3, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) having a game area 10a is accommodated in a storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3. The front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 18 can be opened to access the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10. Further, by opening the front frame 3 in a state where the glass frame 18 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 500 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the back side of the game board 10.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass 18 a of the glass frame 18. Inside the decoration member 9, a frame decoration device 18d (see FIG. 4) configured by a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided. By causing the frame decoration device 18d to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, the decoration member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  An illumination unit 11 is provided in the upper center portion of the glass frame 18. Inside the illumination unit 11, light emitting members such as LEDs and lamps are provided.

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The 1st movable illumination 13 and the 2nd movable illumination 14 are arrange | positioned above the upper speaker 30a. Each of the first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 is provided with an illumination drive motor (a frame effect device 18f (see FIG. 4)) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED. To operate (for example, rotate).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 30 that emits sound (such as sound effects, warning sounds, and notification sounds). The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The upper speaker 30a is disposed above the glass frame 18, and the lower speaker 30b is disposed below the upper plate 21, which will be described later.

  On the right side of the first movable illumination 13, a gaming state LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is further output from the speaker 30.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating is, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of a game ball launched by a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch (SW) 39a (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch (SW) 39b (see FIG. 3). Also, the act of opening the open / close frame illegally is also included in the illegal act. At this time, it is detected by the frame open sensor switch (front frame open detection switch 3b, glass frame open detection switch 18b, see FIG. 3) that the front frame 3 and the open / close frame of the glass frame 18 are opened during business hours. . When an illegal act as described above is detected, an abnormality is notified by the gaming state LED 29, the speaker 30, or the like.

  Below the cover glass 18a of the glass frame 18, an upper plate unit including an upper plate 21 and the like is provided. The upper plate 21 supplies a game ball (game medium) to a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The upper plate unit includes an upper plate cover unit 20 having a production button 31.

  Further, a fixed panel 22 that is positioned below the glass frame 18 and is fixed to the front frame 3 is provided with a lower plate 23, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. When the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10.

  The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A key 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  In addition, on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit, there is provided an effect button 31 (operation means) incorporating an effect button switch (SW) 31a (see FIG. 4) for receiving an operation input from the player. It has been. By operating the effect button 31, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device 48 (see FIG. 2). For example, the production content can be selected. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed by the player operating the effect button 31 regardless of the game state. The game state includes a normal game state (normal state) and a special game state. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state (progressive change state) or a big hit state (special change state) with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) in a specific game state (general power support state or a short time state) described later or a variable display game. Gaming state).

  In addition, after the variable display game is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect button 31 is executed. By operating the effect button 31 while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the start memory is stored. For example, it is possible to execute a pre-production that notifies the result of the corresponding variable display game in advance.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. .

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 10 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 35 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. A front component (side case) 33 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10b and outside the guide rail 35. Further, the front right component 33 on the lower right side of the game area 10a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 36 at the center of the front. Then, a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device into the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 35 to play a game. In the game area 10a, a windmill 45 as a hitting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like are arranged, and the shot game balls are changed in rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. The game area 10a flows down.

  A center case 46 that forms a window serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Behind the window formed in the center case 46 is disposed a display device 48 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (variable display). The display device 48 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 10 through the window portion of the center case 46. Note that the display device 48 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  A stage portion 46 a is provided below the window portion of the center case 46. The stage portion 46a of the center case 46 opens toward the game area 10a so as to receive game balls flowing down the game area 10a, and passes through a warp passage (not shown) disposed inside the center case 46. A game ball is discharged. Since the stage portion 46a of the center case 46 is disposed above the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, the game balls rolling on the stage portion 46a are moved to the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening 37. 2 It is configured to easily flow down to the start winning prize port 38. Details of the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 will be described later.

  A normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 46 in the game area 10a. A gate switch (SW) 34 a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is provided inside the normal start gate 34. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, the usual figure change display game is executed.

  Further, three general winning holes 44 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 46, and one general winning hole 44 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 46. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 44 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 44a to 44n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 44.

  Also, below the center case 46 is provided a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and an inverted “C” character is formed immediately below the first start winning opening 37. And a pair of movable members 38a that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area) 38 is disposed therein. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game.

  The pair of movable members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 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 first start winning opening 37 is provided above the second starting winning opening 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the second start is performed by opening a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as the driving device. It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, an easy winning state) in which a game ball easily flows into the winning opening 38.

  The movable member 38a is controlled by a game control device to be described later. The game control device generates the above-described specific game state (general power support state, short time state) by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  Further, an attacker-type opening / closing door that is opened below the second start winning opening 38 of the game area 10a by being rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by a large winning opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 42 having a large winning opening 42a is provided. The special variation winning device 42 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 42d (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).

  When the game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 42, the payout control device 580 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning prize. Control is performed so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of mouth is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3. Further, below the special variable winning device 42, an out port 43 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 10a (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 10), the special figure variation display game (first special figure variation display game, second special figure variation display game) on the display device 48, and the general figure There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning at the start gate 34. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  Here, the collective display device 50 will be described. The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display) 52, a general display change display game change display section (common display display) 53, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps ( Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of rounds in the case of the jackpot A round display section 59 for displaying (the number of times the special variable winning device 42 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a 7 segment type while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 48. By flickering the segments of the indicator, special display information (special drawing, special symbol) is changed and displayed in a changing manner every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

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

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of unstarted start memories (= the number of holds) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. To do. Specifically, four LED lamps are provided. When the number of holding is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holding is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 indicates the number of unstarted start memories (= the number of holds) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning opening 38, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, It is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold display 54.

  The universal figure hold display 56 displays the universal figure start memory number (= the universal figure hold number) which is the variation start condition of the universal figure display 53. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

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

  For example, the error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a not-shown hitting ball launcher toward the game area 10a. The launched game balls flow down the game area 10a while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills 45 arranged in various places in the game area 10a, and the normal start gate 34, general winning opening 44, the first start winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38 or the special variable winning device 42 is won, or it flows into the out port 43 provided at the bottom of the game area 10a and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, or the special variable winning device 42, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is controlled for payout. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 580, the sheet is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3.

  As described above, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. The usual start gate 34 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 38 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 34, if the number of ordinary start memories is less than the upper limit, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1). ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map hold display 56 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 (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be 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 opening and closing members 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 38 is in a state in which the open / close member 38a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving a built-in power solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 38 is allowed.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 37 and the winning ball to the second starting winning port 38 are respectively provided with a starting port 1 switch 37d (see FIG. 3) and a starting port 2 switch 38d (see FIG. 3). Detected by. The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37 are detected as start winning balls in the special figure 1 variable display game and are stored in the limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 are special figures. It is detected as a start winning ball of a two-variable display game and is stored up to four.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 500 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the display device 48 of the center case 46.

  The game control device 500 receives a special figure display (variable display device, special figure 1 display 51 or special figure 2) based on a winning in the first starting prize opening 37 or the second starting prize opening 38 or each start memory. A special figure 1 fluctuation display game or a special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures and identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 48 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 48, 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 48 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories, and various effects such as the appearance of a character are provided to enhance the interest.

  Further, when winning at the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 48 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 42 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, the special winning opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  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 game is not executed simultaneously. In addition, for the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 48, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) in a state that is not played or in a special gaming state, the starting stored number is less than the upper limit number. 1 is added and one start-up memory is stored. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 37d in the first start prize port 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start prize port 38, the gate switch 34a, and the prize port switches 44a to 44a. 44n, the count switch 42d is provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ) Is used. As the front frame open detection switch 3b on the front frame 3 or the glass frame open detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, a micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used.

  Although not particularly limited, in the first embodiment of the present invention, priority is not considered between the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game. That is, there is a start memory for each of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and when the special figure variable display game can be executed, the special memory corresponding to the previously stored start memory is stored. The figure variation display game is executed (digested in the order of occurrence of the start memory).

  In addition, like the first start winning opening 37, the second start winning opening 38 is provided at a position where a normal winning can be made (for example, the stage portion 46a), thereby increasing the chances of winning the second start winning opening 38. May be. Further, the second start winning opening 38 is increased by increasing the probability of winning the above-mentioned normal-variation display game, or by increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 38a when the normal-variation display game is won. You may increase your chances of winning a prize.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the game control device 500 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 500. The game control device 500 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 511. The CPU unit 510 includes an input port 520 having an input port, an output unit 530 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 540 for connecting the CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530.

  The CPU unit 510 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 511 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 in the input unit 520. An oscillating circuit (quartz crystal) including an inverting circuit 512 formed of an inverter or the like to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generating a clock serving as a reference for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generating circuit. Oscillator) 513 and the like. The game control device 500 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 500 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 300 to be operable. Composed.

  The power supply apparatus 300 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. 310, a backup power supply unit 320 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 511c inside the gaming microcomputer 511 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 500 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 330 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 300 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 500, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 300 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 320 can be composed of one large-capacitance capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 511 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 500, and the data stored in the RAM 511c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 330 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 310, for example, and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, 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. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 511c. Note that the backup power supply unit 320 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580. . 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 511. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 stores a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Microprocessor) 511a, a non-rewritable ROM (read only memory) 511b and a rewritable data (read only memory) (511). A RAM (random access memory, volatile storage means) 511c that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 511b stores invariant information (program, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner (non-rewritable), and the RAM 511c stores the work area and various signals of the CPU 511a during game control. Used as a storage area for random values. As the ROM 511b or the RAM 511c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 511b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 511a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game.

  Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Here, the ROM 511b constitutes a change distribution information storage unit that stores a plurality of change distribution information related to the execution time setting in the special figure change display game.

  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 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game 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. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed). In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas on the display device 48. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes 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 that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different), 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 (the probability that a special result mode is derived depends on the reach effect). In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  Here, the level of reliability (expectation, expectation) can be calculated by the ratio of the effect selection when the special result mode is derived and the effect selection when the special result mode is not derived.

  For example, in a variable display game in which a special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 10%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, in a variable display game in which no special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 5%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 1%. By setting such a selection ratio, it can be said that the reliability of SP1 reach is lower than the reliability of SP3 reach.

  Also in the present invention, since the selection ratio is different for such reach production (or specific production), it is possible to compare the production with high reliability and the production with low reliability as described above. ing.

  The CPU 511a executes a game control program in the ROM 511b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. To control the entire gaming machine 1.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. A random number generation circuit. Furthermore, a clock generator is provided that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 511a and a renewal timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S801) and a special figure routine process (S809) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 580 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 500. , Control for paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving the payout motor of the payout unit on the basis of the loan request signal from the card unit and paying out the rental money. In addition, when the payout control device 580 issues a game ball launch permission signal, the launch control device 581 becomes ready to launch.

  The input unit 520 of the game control device 500 includes a start port 1 switch 37d in the first start winning port 37, a start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, Connected to the prize opening switches 44a to 44n and the count switch 42d, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is inputted and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 is provided. Proximity I / F 521 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 when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

  All outputs of signals input to the proximity I / F 521 are supplied to the input port 522, read into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540, and from the game control device (main board) 500 via the relay board 591. It is supplied to a test firing test apparatus (not shown). In addition, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d among the outputs of the proximity I / F 521 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 through the inverting circuit 512 in addition to the input port 522. ing. The inversion circuit 512 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 511 assumes 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 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 511 without providing the inverting circuit 512. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d to the gaming microcomputer 511, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 521 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 521 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 300 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes a first start winning opening converted by a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the proximity I / F 521. 37, the start port 1 switch 37d in the 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switches 44a to 44n, the signals from the count switch 42d and the game via the data bus 540 An input port 522 for supplying to the microcomputer 511 is provided. The data held in the input port 522 can be read out by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 522 by the gaming microcomputer 511. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 3b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the glass frame opening detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, and from the payout control device 580. An input port 523 is provided which takes in a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow and supplies them to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. ing. 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 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 524 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 300 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 524 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 300, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. 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 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 524 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. 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 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

  The output unit 530 of the game control device 500 is connected to the data bus 540 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 580, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and an effect control device 550. A first output port 531a that generates a data strobe signal SSTB to be output, and a second output port 531b that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 550. Data is transmitted from the game control device 500 to the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 531a is provided to the output unit 530 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 500 from the effect control device 550 side, that is, in order to secure one-way communication. In addition, a unidirectional buffer 532a for outputting an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 531b is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 531a to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the output unit 530 outputs, via the relay board 591, data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization connected to the data bus 540 and a signal indicating the probability status of the jackpot via the relay board 591. The buffer 532b to be mounted is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b 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 shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test fire test device as they are, such as the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, are once taken into the game microcomputer 511 and processed into other signals or information. For example, an error signal indicating that the gaming machine cannot be controlled is supplied from the data bus 540 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 532b and the relay board 591. Note that the relay board 591 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 532b and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 511 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 591, and a signal of a port that is selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test test apparatus.

  The output unit 530 also includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid 42b) connected to the data bus 540 for opening and closing the special variable winning device 42 and a solenoid (general power solenoid 38b) for opening and closing the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38. ), The third output port 531c for outputting the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the LED cathode terminal of the collective display device 50 is connected, and the LED displayed according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50 A fourth output port 531d for outputting the on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the second, and a fifth output port 531e for outputting information related to the gaming machine 1 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 508. Is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 1 output from the external information terminal 508 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 530 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 533a, a second driver 533b, a third driver 533c, and a fourth driver 533d. The first driver 533a receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 42b output from the third output port 531c, receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 38b, and generates and outputs the solenoid driving signal. . The second driver 533b outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 531c. The third driver 533c outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 531d. The fourth driver 533d outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 531e to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 508.

  The first driver 533a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 300 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 533c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 533b 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 533c that outputs 12V supplies current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 533b that outputs ground potential extracts current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the dynamic drive system The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 533d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 508 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 532b, the third output port 531c, the first driver 533a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 530 of the game control device 500, that is, on the relay board 591 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 534 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 592. The photocoupler 534 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 592 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 550 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 formed of an amusement chip (IC) as in the case of the game microcomputer 511, and a video control microcomputer that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer 551. 2nd CPU) 554, VDP (Video Display Processor) 558 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 48 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 554, various melody and sound effects Etc. are provided with a sound source LSI 560 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce them from the speaker 30 (30a, 30b).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 557 storing character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs 551a and 554a that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAMs 551a and 554a that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the VDP 558 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system. The VDP 558 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 557, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 48 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 558 to the main control microcomputer 551 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 48 and lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 3 and the game board 10. Furthermore, the VDP 558 notifies the video control microcomputer 554 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 554 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 554 receives from the main control microcomputer 551 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 554 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 551 and the tone generator LSI 560 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 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) 551 alone. In addition to being able to display on the display device 48, 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) 554 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 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 is provided on the front frame 3 with a panel decoration LED control circuit 10c for controlling a panel decoration device 10d having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 10 (including the center case 46). Frame decoration LED control circuit 18c for controlling the frame decoration device 18d having LEDs (light emitting diodes), and a board effect device (for example, an effect display on the display device 48) provided in the game board 10 (including the center case 46). Board effect motor / SOL control circuit 10e for driving and controlling 10f, and a frame effect device provided on the front frame 3 (for example, the first movable illumination 13 described above). A frame effect motor control circuit 18e for driving and controlling a motor 18f for operating the second movable illumination 14) is provided. These control circuits (10c, 18c, 10e, 18e) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 via an address / data bus 559.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 550, an on / off state of an effect motor switch that detects the initial position of the switch 31a built in the effect button 31 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 or the board effect device 10f. Switch input circuit 570 for detecting the signal and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, an amplifier circuit 562a including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 30a provided on the front frame 3, and the front frame 3 An amplifier circuit 562b for driving the provided lower speaker 30b is provided.

  Since the normal power supply unit 310 of the power supply device 300 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 550 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby, a plurality of types of voltages can be generated. It is configured. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving a motor and a solenoid, DC 12V for driving a display device 48 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as a power supply voltage for a command I / F 552, an LED and a speaker are driven. Therefore, it is possible to generate a voltage of 18 V DC and a voltage of 24 V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or to turn on the power supply 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) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 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 310.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generator 330 of the power supply apparatus 300 is a control circuit (10c to 18e) that controls driving of the main control microcomputer 551, the video control microcomputer 554, the VDP 558, the sound source LSI 560, the lamp, the motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 562a and 562b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, the general purpose port of the video control microcomputer 554 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 558. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 554 and the VDP 558 can be improved.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, game control performed by these control circuits will be described.

  The CPU 511a of the game control device 500 extracts a random number for determining the normal hit based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball passed through the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and stores it in the ROM 511b. It is compared with a determination value that is present, and a hit / decision of the normal map variation display game is determined. Then, after the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the general symbol change display game to be stopped is displayed on the general symbol display 53. If the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display 53, the general-purpose solenoid 38b is operated, and the movable member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is kept for a predetermined time. Control to release.

  In the case where the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, the CPU 511a performs control to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 53.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores a start winning (starting memory) based on an input of a game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 37d provided in the first starting winning port 37. Based on this start-up memory, the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a hit.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 38d provided in the second start winning prize port 38. Then, based on this start-up memory, a big hit determination random number value for the special figure 2 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is hit or lost. Do.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 550. 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, the effect control device 550 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 48 based on the control signal from the game control apparatus 500.

  Further, the effect control device 550 performs processing for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 30 (30a, 30b), the light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on the control signal from the game control device 500.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.

  In the processing for generating the special game state, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 can open the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 by the big prize opening solenoid 42b, for example, and the game ball can flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed.

  Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).

  Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the game control device 500 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on in order to start business at a game hall or when it recovers from a power failure.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S501). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S502). Further, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S503). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S504).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally activated (S505). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S506). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S507). Also, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S508). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 300 is set to ON (S509). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of S509 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S510). ~ S513). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of S510 and S511, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of S512 and S513, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of S513 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S514).

  Then, the game control device 500 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S515), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S516).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S509 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of S511 or S513 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S514 (the result in S516 is “N”), the initialization processing in S631 to S635 in FIG. 6 is executed. To do. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S516 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has executed the power failure process normally, and therefore The process for recovering to the state is executed (S601 to S607 in FIG. 6). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared (S601), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S602). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S603).

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (S604). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S604 is “N”), the processing after S607 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of S604 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save in the flag area (S605). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S606).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S607). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 500 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (S631). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S632). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (S633).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves an output timer initial value for outputting external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear in the security signal control timer area (S634). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S635), and the processes after S608 are executed.

  When the processing of S607 or S635 ends, the game control device 500 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 511 (clock generator). (S608).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 511. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 511a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S609). Specifically, the CPU 511a executes processing such as setting 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. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various corresponding initial value random numbers (S610). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S611).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 511a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (S612). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the 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. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 500 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 300 and read via the port and the data bus (S613). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 500 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S614). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S614 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S612 is executed again, and the processing from S612 to S614 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  Also, by permitting an interrupt (S611) before the initial value random number update process (S612), it is possible to prioritize the interrupt process when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process. Become. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (S612), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of S614 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected is set to ON. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the process of S613 has been reached (S615). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of S615 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S614). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of S615 is “Y”), the game control device 500 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S616 to S622).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S616) and sets all output ports to off (S617). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S618), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S619).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (S620), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S621). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S622), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 511a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S701). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing of S701 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S702). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a count switch 42d, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data relating to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S703). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, etc. (S704). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S705), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 to be updated is executed (S706). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 500 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of the frame (S707). The various winning port switches include, for example, a starting port 1 switch 37d, a starting port 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning port switches 44a to 44n, and a count switch 42d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S708). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game is executed (S709).

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (S710). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 500 checks a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 39a or the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (S711). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S712).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S713). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of S701 is restored (S714), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S715), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (S708) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, the input signal is monitored by the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of special figures (identification symbols and identification information) is performed.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S801).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S802). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable prize winning device 42 is detected by a count switch 42d provided in the special variable prize winning device 42, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S803). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when each process (S809 to S815) to be branched according to a special figure game process number to be described later is executed. In the process of S803, the special figure game process timer is set. Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is terminated. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S809; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special game process timer has not expired (the result of S804 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the processes after S816.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S804 is “Y”), the game control device 500 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (S805). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S806). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S807), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S808).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S808 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure routine process (S809). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of S808 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S810). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of S808 is “2”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure display process (S811). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S808 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S812). In the fanfare / interval processing, 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, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of S808 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S813). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  Also, during the special prize opening opening process, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 is opened based on the opening time of the special prize winning opening to the player. Since a special game state for giving a game value is generated, the game control device 500 serves as a special game state control means.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S808 is “5”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S814). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 42a is closed when any of the conditions is satisfied. To do. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of S808 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S815). In the big hit end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of S809 is set.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S816). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S817).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S818). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S819).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (S801) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 500 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 37 (S901).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38 (S902). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 500, the ordinary electric accessory (the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38 can win a game ball. It is checked whether or not it is open (S903). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S903 is “Y”), the processing after S906 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S903 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number. A check is made (S904), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (S905).

  The illegal winning award will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the movable member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the movable member 38a is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processes of S904 and S905, 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 the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S905 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning opening 38, and the process related to the special figure variation display game Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S905 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning award 38 (S906). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is executed (S907). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (S902, S907) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure start port switch common processing is common when a signal is input from the start port 1 switch 37d or the start port 2 switch 38d because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. Is executed.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 37d) among the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S1001). , S1002). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of S1002 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of S1002 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. Save to a predetermined area (S1003).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 outputs information related to the number of times of winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored, that is, the number of times output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting opening The number of signal outputs) is loaded (S1004). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (S1005, S1006).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S1006 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the start port signal output count area of the RWM. Save (S1007).

  The gaming control device 500, after the processing of S1007 is completed, or when the number of times of starting port signal output overflows (the result of S1006 is “Y”), the game control device 500 updates the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S1008, S1009).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of S1009 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) to update (S1010).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored (S1011), and further holds a special figure reservation corresponding to the special figure hold number. A number command (ACTION) is prepared (S1012). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S1013).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number updated in S1010 (S1014).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 extracts (loads) the jackpot random number of the monitored start port switch and prepares for use in the subsequent processing (S1015).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves the big hit random number in the RWM big hit random number saving area (S1016), and extracts (loads) the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored and prepares it (S1017). Then, the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number save area of the RWM (S1018).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (S1019). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 2 saving area (S1020). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (S1021).

  The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect. Here, the variation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the variation, the variation pattern random number 2 is a random number for distributing the production from the reach system, and the variation pattern random number 3 is the first half. It is a random number for selecting the fluctuation of.

  Also, a variation pattern random number (variation pattern) for determining a variation pattern (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach or various reach) in the special diagram variation display game (Special Fig. 1 or Fig. 2). 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the one updated by the software of the random number generation circuit like the big hit symbol random number. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 500 is a special figure holding process which is a prefetch process for determining result-related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory. Information determination processing is executed (S1022). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the game control device 500 loads the target start opening winning flag saved in the RWM in S1003 described above as the change order flag (S1023). Then, the address of the change order flag save area corresponding to the total number of special figure holds is calculated (S1024), and the change order flag (the loaded start opening winning flag) is saved in the change order flag save area (S1025). . Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (the result of S1009 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) (S1031), and command setting processing Is executed (S1032), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Through the processing described above, the game control device 500 is configured to generate random numbers (big hit random numbers, big hit symbol random numbers) related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of game balls in the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38. And fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 and the like) are extracted, and function as start winning storage means for storing in a range equal to or less than the upper limit value as start storage serving as the right to execute the variable display game.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, when executing the special figure variation display game, priority is not considered in the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure variation display game. Therefore, by executing the processes of S1023 to S1025 described above, the special figure variation display game is executed in the order detected by the special figure start port switch in the special figure usual process (FIG. 12) described later.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (S1022) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  The game control device 500 first performs a process of checking whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (S1101, S1102). The conditions under which the pre-reading effect may be executed are that the start port switch to be monitored in the special chart start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 38d, or the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d. In some cases, there is no support for power transmission or a big hit.

  The game control device 500 ends the special figure hold information determination process when the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of S1102 is “N”). That is, when the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 37d and the power transmission support is being performed or the jackpot is being hit, prefetching for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory It is configured not to execute processing.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit if the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (the result of S1102 is “Y”). The process is executed (S1103). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of S1104 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch (S1105). The jackpot symbol random number check table defines the jackpot type distribution rate according to the address of the information table in which the symbol information that identifies the symbol at the time of the jackpot and the start entrance winning symbol command command is defined, and the judgment value of the jackpot random number Has been.

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the jackpot symbol random number, acquires the corresponding jackpot information table, and sets it as a table for selecting the contents of the effect (S1106).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of S1104 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets a deviation information table as a table for selecting the contents of the effect (S1107).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires the symbol information from the information table set in the processing of S1106 or S1107 described above, and saves it in the symbol information area for RWM work (S1108). Further, a start winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table and saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (S1109).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the target start opening switch (S1110), and then prepares a target start opening winning effect command setting table (S1111).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set with respect to the target start port (S1112). Then, after executing the second half variation pattern setting process among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game (S1113), the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is performed (S1114).

  Then, the game control device 500 calculates and prepares a start opening winning effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number prepared in the variation pattern setting process (S1114) described above (S1115). Further, the value of the latter half variation number saved in the latter half variation number area in the above-described latter half variation pattern setting process (S1113) is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (S1116). A start winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern is prepared in the processes of S1115 and S1116, and a command setting process is executed (S1117).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads and prepares the start opening winning effect command command from the winning effect symbol command area (S1118), and executes command setting processing (S1119). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of S1115 and S1116, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of S1118, and a determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is set in the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 550 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on. The effect control device 550 notifies the player of the result of the special figure variation display game before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the display device 48. To do.

  Through the processing described above, the game control device 500 uses the random number stored as the start memory (the aforementioned big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 etc.) to execute the variable display game execution information based on the start memory. Is functioned as a pre-determining means for determining before the variable display game based on the start-up memory is executed. The execution information of the variable display game includes the stop result of the variable display game (whether it is a big hit or miss), the stop result mode of the variable display game (type of symbol), the execution mode of the variable display game (variation pattern), and the variable display Indicates information such as the display mode set in the game.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, when executing the special figure variation display game, priority is not taken into consideration in the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure variation display game. Therefore, the pre-determination process (prefetching process) can be executed for the eight start memories that are the maximum value of the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, and the degree of freedom of prefetching is high. However, priority may be taken into consideration, and in such a case as well, in principle, pre-determination processing is performed for eight start memories that are the maximum value of the total number of special figure 1 hold numbers and special figure 2 hold numbers. However, if the above-mentioned ordinary power support state has occurred, for example, the pre-determination process is executed for the four starting memories of the maximum value of the special figure 2 holding number. Also good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (S809) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not both the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) are 0 (S1201, S1202).

  When the number of pending is 0 (the result of S1202 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not a customer waiting demo has already been started (S1203, S1204). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S1204 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (S1205). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (S1206), and a command setting process is executed (S1207). Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of S1204 is “N”), the game control device 500 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo. The command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 550, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  When the number of holds is not 0 (the result of S1202 is “N”), the game control device 500 changes the special figure due to the game ball having won the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38. When the display game is executed, the change order flag saved in the change order flag save area of the RWM in the above-described processing of S1025 is loaded (S1208), and the change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change in FIG. It is checked whether or not (S1209, S1210).

  Then, when the change order flag indicates the start of change in the special figure 1 (the result of S1210 is “Y”), the game control device 500 displays the special figure 1 for starting the change in the special figure 1 change display game. The fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1211). Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the change order flag does not indicate the start of change in FIG. 1 (the result of S1210 is “N”), that is, the game control device 500 indicates that the change start in FIG. Then, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed (S1212). Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  FIG. 13A is a variation pattern selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 13A (a) is a variation pattern selection table at the time of big hit, and FIG. 13A (b) is a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss.

  In FIG. 13A, a fluctuation pattern random number 1 for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the change, and a reach system and a change time corresponding to the random value are set.

  In FIG. 13A (a), four variation patterns of normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and special 3 reach are set by the variation pattern random number 1. In reach production, the higher the reliability, the longer the variation time. Moreover, since FIG. 11A (a) is a variation pattern selection table at the time of a big hit, the corresponding random number value increases as the reach effect having higher reliability with respect to all random numbers.

  In FIG. 13A (b), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 sets five fluctuation patterns: no reach, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and special 3 reach. In reach production, the higher the reliability, the longer the variation time. Further, FIG. 13A (b) is a variation pattern selection table at the time of losing, so most of the random numbers are the non-reach effect, and the corresponding random number value is smaller for the reach effect with higher reliability.

  Note that a plurality of variation pattern selection tables may be prepared for each gaming state and each starting memory number in consideration of the gaming state and the number of starting memories held. Further, in FIG. 13A (b), the fluctuation pattern without reach may be divided into a plurality, and the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern may be different.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an outline of processing of the game control device 500 at the time of starting winning a prize according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 13B (a) is a time chart at the time of starting winning, and FIG. 13B (b) is various commands transmitted at the time of starting winning.

  As shown in FIG. 13B (a), when the winning prize (game ball winning in the first starting prize slot 37 or the second starting prize slot 38), the game control device 500 displays the decoration special figure holding number command, the starting slot. The commands are transmitted to the effect control device 550 in the order of the winning effect command and the start opening winning effect symbol command. Note that the start opening winning effect command and the starting opening winning effect design command are collectively referred to as a prior determination command.

  As shown in FIG. 13B (b), examples of the start opening prize winning design command include a plurality of start opening winning winning design commands 1 to 3 for instructing an effect design in the case of winning and an effect design in the case of losing. Is done. In addition, examples of the start opening prize effect command include a plurality of start opening prize effect commands 1 to 10 for instructing the type of reach in the case of a loss or a big hit. It should be noted that the start opening prize winning design command and the starting opening prize winning effect command may be prepared for each combination of all other game results and all variation patterns.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the effect control device 550 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 first prohibits interruption (S1401). Next, the RAM 551a as the work area is cleared to 0 (S1402). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S1403). Thereafter, initial values required for executing various processes are set in the RAM 551a (S1404), and random number initialization processing is executed (S1405). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S1406). Then, interrupt is permitted (S1407).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S1408). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S1403) described above, and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 detects an operation signal of the effect button 31 by the player, and executes an effect button input process for performing a process according to the detected signal (S1409). Also, a game control command analysis process for specifying the game control command received from the game control device 500 is executed (S1410). In the game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the information set in the buffer 532a of the game control device 500 has been correctly received by interruption, and if it is received, command classification for subsequent scene control process is performed. .

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a test mode process (S1411). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and the display and the operation of the accessory are inspected. If display, sound, LED lighting, or the like is necessary, control is performed in the processing of S1415 to S1417, which will be described later, and the processing ends when the inspection ends and the power is turned off. The test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 48 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S1410). (S1412). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S1413). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, predetermined processing such as setting of information for alarm sound notification is executed. Here, the control of actually turning on the gaming state LED 29 and generating an alarm sound from the speaker 30 is performed in the processing of S1415 to S1417 described later.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 (S1414). The command written in the register in the effect command editing process is output to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 (S1415). In addition, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d) is executed (S1416), and further an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 18f) is executed (S1417).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S1418), and returns to the process of S1408. Thereafter, the processing from S1408 to S1418 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the first scene control process (S1412) in the main process (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is in the test mode (S1501). The test mode is a mode that is executed when the CPU is inspected, such as at the time of factory shipment.

  If the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is in the test mode (the result of S1501 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not in the test mode (the result of S1501 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives a scene change command for changing the scene (all display contents) to be displayed on the display device 48. If the scene change command has not been received (the result of S1502 is “N”), the process proceeds to S1507 without executing S1503 to S1506. The scene change command is a command corresponding to execution of processing in S1508 to S1516 described later, and indicates, for example, a power-on command, a power failure recovery command, or the like.

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the scene change command (the result of S1502 is “Y”), it acquires the game state to be updated, that is, the current game state (S1503). Then, it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is an effective command corresponding to the current gaming state transmitted from the gaming control device 500 and analyzed in the gaming control command analysis process (S1410) described above ( S1504).

  If the received scene change command is valid (the result of S1504 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the received scene change command in the RAM 551a as the work area (S1505). ). Then, an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene (display content) is set (S1506).

  If the received scene change command is not valid (the result of S1504 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 proceeds to the processing of S1507 without executing the processing of S1505 and S1506.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 branches to a process corresponding to the command identifier analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S1410) described above (S1507).

  When the command identifier is set to “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power-on processing (S1508).

  If the command identifier is set to “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power failure recovery processing other than the customer waiting processing described later (S1509).

  When the command identifier is set to “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a customer waiting process (S1510).

  When the command identifier is set to “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-fluctuation process (S1511). In the first embodiment of the present invention, the effect control device 550 performs the notice effect by executing the notice effect suggesting the stop result as the changing process, for example, before the stop result of the change display game is derived. Functions as a means. The notice effect includes a normal reach effect, a special 1 reach effect, a special 2 reach effect, a special 3 reach effect, and the like. Moreover, it functions as a notice effect control means for selecting and executing one notice effect among a plurality of notice effects having different expectations (reliability). The details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command identifier is set to “design stop command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a design stop process (S1512).

  When the command identifier is set to “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes fanfare processing (S1513).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-round processing when the command identifier is set to “large-open-release n-th command” (S1514). In the in-round processing, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, information necessary for setting an ending command is set.

  When the command identifier is set to “interval command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes interval processing (S1515).

  When the command identifier is set to “ENDING COMMAND”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an ending process (S1516).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the symbol command reception process (S1517) and the decoration special figure hold number command transmitted from the game control device 500 at the time of starting winning and at the start of variation. A hold number (decoration special figure hold number) command receiving process for updating the hold number in the start memory by the special figure hold number command is executed (S1518). Furthermore, a pre-determination command transmitted from the game control device 500 is received, a pre-reading advance notice setting process (S1519) for executing a setting relating to the pre-reading advance notice by the pre-determination command, and a value corresponding to the received probability information command is set. Probability information command reception processing (S1520) for internally setting and transmitting a background command to the 2nd CPU is executed in order, and the 1st scene control processing is terminated. The details of the prefetch notice setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
Next, details of the prefetch notice setting process (S1519) in the first scene control process (FIG. 15) described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 first determines a pre-determining command corresponding to the decorative special figure reservation number command received process (S1518) (see FIG. 13B). It is confirmed whether there is a start memory waiting for reception (S1601, S1602).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the prefetch notice setting process when there is no corresponding start memory (the result of S1601 is “N”). It should be noted that the suspension that occurs when the condition for executing the pre-reading effect (S1101 described above) is not satisfied does not correspond to the start memory for waiting for reception of the prior determination command.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received (S1603) when there is a corresponding start memory (the result of S1601 is “Y”). Is not received (the result of S1603 is “N”), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 receives a pre-determination command (the result of S1603 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 saves the content of the received pre-determination command in the corresponding start storage area on the RAM 551a ( S1604). Then, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading advance notice (preliminary notification corresponding to the other start memory) is being executed (S1605). The other start memory here is a start memory generated prior to the start memory determined to exist in S1602, that is, a preceding start memory. On the other hand, the start memory determined to exist in S1602 is a start memory generated after this preceding start memory, that is, a subsequent start memory.

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551, when the pre-reading notice for the other start memory is not being executed (the result of S1605 is “N”), the start opening winning effect included in the advance determination command saved in S1604 From the command, the symbol information of the start memory is acquired (S1606), and based on the acquired symbol information, it is determined whether or not there is a deviation (S1607).

  If the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is out of place (the result of S1607 is “Y”), the prefetch notice allocation table 1 is set as a table for setting a prefetch notice for outage (S1608). ), If it is not out of place (it is a win) (the result of S1607 is “N”), the prefetching notice allocation table 2 is set as a table for setting the prefetching notice for big hits (S1609). Details of the prefetching notice allocation table 1 and the prefetching notice allocation table 2 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 18B and 18C.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 acquires the reach system information of the start memory from the start opening prize effect command included in the prior determination command saved in S1604 (S1610). After that, the prefetch notice mode is selected from the table set in S1608 or S1609 and the reach system information acquired in S1610 (S1611).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the prefetch notice mode selected in S1611 in the target start memory display (S1612). In addition, a start memory display process for causing the display device 48 to display the start memory display in which the prefetch notice mode is set is executed. Thereafter, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. In S1612, nothing may be set if the pre-reading notice mode is not selected in S1611.

  In S1605, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is executing a pre-reading notice, that is, when a prior notification corresponding to the preceding start memory is being executed and a subsequent start memory is generated. (The result of S1605 is “Y”), the pre-reading notice duplication process is executed (S1613). Thereafter, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. Details of the pre-reading notice overlap process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Through the processing described above, the production control device 550 selects the prefetch notice mode according to the prior determination result for the start memory, and sets the selected prefetch notice mode as the target start memory display, thereby starting memory. The process which notifies beforehand the execution information of the variable display game performed based on this is performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 displays the start memory display corresponding to the start memory in a normal mode (a mode in which the player does not have a special expectation) according to the determination result of the prior determination for the start memory. Different display mode (unlike the normal display mode, it gives the player a special expectation, such as a mode with a changed color, a mode with a changed size, a mode with a changed shape, a flashing mode, etc. It functions as a display mode changing means that can be controlled (switched).

[Processing when pre-reading notice overlaps]
Next, details of the pre-reading notice overlapping time process (S1613) in the pre-reading notice setting process (FIG. 16) described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch overlap processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the pre-reading notice overlap process, a process is executed when the pre-reading notice overlaps between the pre-reading notice already being executed for the preceding start memory and the pre-reading notice to be set for the subsequent start memory received this time.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 confirms the start opening prize winning design command and the start opening winning effect command corresponding to the preceding start memory during the pre-reading notice execution (S1701). Next, the start opening winning effect design command and the starting opening winning effect command corresponding to the subsequent start memory received this time are confirmed (S1702).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms whether or not to change the prefetch notice target (whether or not to switch) based on the prefetch information comparison table (S1703, S1704). Specifically, the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the preceding start memory and the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the subsequent start memory should be compared, and based on the comparison result, the prefetch advance notice target should be switched from the preceding start memory to the subsequent start memory. Pre-reading notice control (preliminary notice control) is executed to check whether or not. Details of the prefetch information comparison table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the pre-reading notice overlapping process when the pre-reading notice target should not be changed (the result of S1704 is “N”). On the other hand, if the pre-reading notice target is to be changed (the result of S1704 is “Y”), the symbol information of the subsequent start memory is obtained from the start opening winning symbol command corresponding to the subsequent start memory received this time. Then, based on the acquired symbol information (S1705), it is determined whether or not it is out of place (S1706).

  If the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is out of place (the result of S1706 is “Y”), the prefetching notice object change table 1 is set as a table used for changing the prefetching notice object (S1707). If it is not out of place (it is a win) (the result of S1706 is “N”), the prefetching advance notice change table 2 is set as a table used for changing the prefetching notice object (S1708). Details of the prefetching notice object change table 1 and the prefetching notice object change table 2 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19B and 19C.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 selects the prefetch notice mode according to the prefetch notice target change table set in S1707 or S1708 (S1709).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the prefetch notice mode selected in S1709 in the target start memory display (S1710). In addition, a start memory display process for causing the display device 48 to display the start memory display in which the prefetch notice mode is set is executed. The pre-reading notice set in the preceding start memory display is canceled (S1711). Thereafter, the process for the pre-reading notice duplication is terminated.

  With the processing described above, the effect control device 550 performs the pre-start memory when the pre-start notice (pre-notification) corresponding to the pre-start memory is being executed and the subsequent start memory occurs after the pre-start memory. The determination result of the preliminary determination is compared with the determination result of the preliminary determination for the subsequent start memory, and based on the comparison result, the target of the pre-reading notice (the target of the prior notification) is switched from the previous start memory to the subsequent start memory ( It functions as a prior notification control means that can be executed by changing.

  The “preliminary notification target” here is a target for which a prefetch notice mode is set, for example, but is not limited to notification by display of start memory. For example, notification by the speaker 30, notification by display of characters other than the start memory, or notification by vibration may be used. “Switch and execute” means that the pre-reading notice corresponding to the preceding start memory is directly transferred to the subsequent starting memory, the pre-reading notice corresponding to the preceding start memory is changed and transferred to the subsequent start memory, For example, the pre-reading notice corresponding to the start-up memory may be completely terminated, or a display that can recognize that the pre-reading notice has been executed even if the pre-reading notice corresponding to the preceding start-up memory is finished may be left.

  As a result, the pre-reading notice is not simply executed, but the pre-reading notice is ended in relation to the execution information of the variable display game based on the subsequent start memory even if the pre-reading notice (controlled to a specific display mode) is once used. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the occurrence of the subsequent start memory, and the tension is maintained. Further, since such advance notification control is performed based on the execution information of the variable display game based on the subsequent start memory, for example, it is performed when the variable display game based on the subsequent start memory becomes a special variable display game. It is also possible to make a notice in line with the player's expectation.

  Further, the effect control device 550 determines the specific display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the preceding start memory based on the comparison result between the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the preceding start memory and the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the subsequent start memory. It functions as a display mode control means for controlling (setting) the start memory display corresponding to the subsequent start memory to the specific display mode.

  As a result, the specific display mode as the pre-reading notice currently being executed ends, but the subsequent start-up memory is controlled to the specific display mode, so the pre-reading notice is not completely eliminated. Therefore, the player's expectation is not impaired. In particular, since it seems that the object of the pre-reading notice has moved, the expectation of the variable display game based on the subsequent start memory is increased.

  In S1710 and S1711, when both the preceding start memory and the subsequent start memory are big hits, the pre-reading notice mode may be set for both start memory displays. Further, as will be described in detail later, various patterns are conceivable, such as providing a time difference in the operation timings of S1710 to S1711.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for describing prefetch notice setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 18A shows the types of prefetching notice modes, FIG. 18B shows the prefetching notice allocation table 1 for loss, and FIG. 18C shows the prefetch notice allocation table 2 for big hits. .

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), a plurality of types of pre-reading notice modes (specific display modes) depending on the expectation level (reliability) that the stop result of the variable display game of the target hold (target start memory) becomes a special result mode. ) Is prepared. For example, in the pre-reading notice mode when the degree of expectation is low, the target hold display mode is blue. For example, in the prefetching notice mode when the degree of expectation is medium, the target hold display mode is yellow. For example, in the pre-reading notice mode when the degree of expectation is high such as Special 2 reach or Special 3 reach, the display mode of the target hold is red. For example, as a pre-reading notice mode when the degree of expectation is higher than that of the special 2 reach or the special 3 reach as in premium reach, the target hold display mode may be rainbow.

  Note that the above-described S1611 or S1709 constitutes a specific display mode control unit that selects one prefetch notice mode from among a plurality of prefetch notice modes (specific display modes) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, in the prefetching notice allocation table 1 for loss, the selection rate of the prefetching notice mode is set for each reach system information (reach type). For example, in the case of normal reach at the time of disconnection, the start memory display does not change with a probability of 99%, and the start memory display changes to blue with a probability of 1%.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, in the big hit prefetching notice allocation table 2, the selection rate of the prefetching notice mode is set for each reach system information (reach type). For example, in the case of special 3 reach at the time of big hit, the start memory display changes to red with a probability of 40%, which indicates that it is higher than the probability (20%) that the special 3 reach will change to red at the time of loss. ing.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining pre-reading notice duplication processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. 19A is a prefetch information comparison table used in S1703, FIG. 19B is a prefetch notice change table 1 for losing used in S1707, and FIG. 19C is used in S1708. It is a look-ahead notice change table 2 for big hits.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, in the prefetch information comparison table, should the prefetch advance notice target be changed for each combination of the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold (previous start memory) and the change pattern of the subsequent hold (subsequent start memory)? No is set. In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the expected degree of the subsequent pending fluctuation pattern is the same as the expected degree of the preceding pending fluctuation pattern or lower than the expected degree of the preceding pending fluctuation pattern, “no change”. Is set. On the other hand, when the expected degree of the subsequent pending fluctuation pattern is higher than the expected degree of the preceding pending fluctuation pattern, “changed” is set.

  In the above-described S1703 to S1711, the pre-holding information comparison table changes the subsequent hold variation pattern (notice effect to be executed in the variation display game based on the subsequent hold) into the preceding hold variation pattern (the variation based on the previous hold). When the reliability is higher than the notice effect to be executed in the display game), the specific display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the preceding hold is ended, and the start memory display corresponding to the subsequent start memory is specified. To control. Thereby, it is possible to reliably execute the notice in line with the player's expectation.

  In this look-ahead information comparison table, only the fluctuation patterns are compared. For example, the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold is “special 1 reach at big hit” and the fluctuation pattern of the subsequent hold is “special 2 reach at loss”. In this case, since the expectation of the special 2 reach is higher, the prefetch notice target is changed to the subsequent hold. However, since it is a “big hit” with advance hold, it is possible to realize a surprise effect for the player.

  Also, if both the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold and the change pattern of the subsequent hold are “out of reach”, it is judged that the expectation of the hold with the longer fluctuation time is high, and the expectation is high. You may change the pre-reading notice target to hold.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (b), in the prefetching notice object change table 1, the selection rate of the prefetching notice mode of the hold (subsequent hold) is set for each prefetch notice mode with respect to the preceding hold. For example, when the pre-reading pre-notification mode for pre-holding is blue, the pre-reading pre-notification mode for subsequent holding is changed to blue with a probability of 70%, changed to yellow with a probability of 20%, and red with a probability of 10%. Indicates that it will be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), in the prefetch advance notice change table 2, the selection rate of the prefetch advance notice mode of the hold is set for each prefetch notice mode with respect to the advance hold. For example, when the pre-reading pre-reading notice mode is blue, the subsequent holding pre-reading notice mode is changed to red with a probability of 40%, indicating that this is higher than the probability (10%) at the time of loss. Yes.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a first example of screen transition of the pre-reading notice duplication process according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20A is a screen display example before transition, and FIG. 20B is a screen display example after transition when the expected degree of subsequent hold is lower than the expected degree of preceding hold. ) Is an example of a screen display after the transition when the expected degree of subsequent hold is higher than the expected degree of preceding hold.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c), in the lower part of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the display device 48, a special figure 1 hold display area (left side) and a special figure 2 hold display are displayed. A special figure hold display area comprising an area (right side) is provided. A maximum of four holds are displayed in each of the special figure 1 hold display area and the special figure 2 hold display area. The digestion order indicates the order in which the suspension is digested. That is, when a plurality of hold displays (start-up memory displays) are displayed, each hold display is divided into a special figure 1 hold and a special figure 2 hold and displayed side by side in the order of occurrence. In FIG. 20 (a), the pre-reading notice mode is set for the special figure 1 hold that is digested third, and is a specific display mode that is different from other normal display modes.

  Here, a case where a special figure 2 suspension to be digested fifth occurs, that is, a case where a game ball is newly won at the second start winning opening 38 is considered. In this case, the change pattern of the advance hold (holding for the special figure 1 to be digested third) to be subject to the pre-reading notice and the fluctuation of the subsequent hold (the newly generated hold for special figure 2 to be digested fifth) The pattern is compared.

  As a result of the comparison, when the expected degree of subsequent holding is lower than the expected degree of preceding holding, the prefetch notice target is not changed as shown in FIG. That is, the state in which the pre-reading notice mode is set for the advance hold is maintained.

  On the other hand, when the expectation level of the subsequent hold is higher than the expectation level of the preceding hold, the prefetch notice target is changed as shown in FIG. That is, the prefetch notice mode is set for the subsequent hold, and the prefetch notice mode set for the previous hold is canceled.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the screen transition of the pre-reading notice duplication process according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 21A is a screen display example before the transition, and FIG. 21B is a screen display example after the transition. FIG. 21C is a time chart relating to screen transition.

  In FIG. 21 (a), as in FIG. 20 (a) described above, a special figure hold display area comprising a special figure 1 hold display area (left side) and a special figure 2 hold display area (right side) is provided. It has been. In FIG. 21A, the pre-reading notice mode is set for the hold that is digested first (preceding hold). Consider a case where a special figure 2 hold (subsequent hold), which is digested third, is newly generated, and the expectation is higher than the expectation of the preceding hold.

  In this case, in the second example of the screen transition, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, when the first preceding hold is digested, the pre-reading notice mode is changed from the preceding hold to the subsequent hold on the screen. Move to. Then, a prefetch notice mode is set for the subsequent hold.

  In S1710 and S1711 described above, when the display mode of the start memory display is controlled, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the display mode control is executed by the movement of the pre-reading notice mode on the screen. An informing means for informing the player in a recognizable manner is configured. Thereby, the player can be surely recognized that the display mode control is executed, and the expectation to the subsequent start memory can be enhanced.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a third example of screen transition in the prefetching overlap processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 22A shows a screen display example (part 1) during transition. FIG. 22B is a second screen display example during transition. FIG. 22C is a time chart relating to screen transition.

  In the third example of the screen transition, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the preceding hold is digested, the prefetch notice mode is changed from the preceding hold to the next hold (number 1 hold) on the screen. And move. Then, a prefetch notice mode is set for the hold to be digested next. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), when the number 1 hold is digested, the pre-reading notice mode further moves to the next hold (number 2 hold in FIG. 22 (a)). That is, unlike the above-described second example of the screen transition, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the next shift is made one by one in the order of digestion. Note that the prefetching notice mode to be moved is not limited to the same mode, and the prefetching notice mode may be changed according to the movement. For example, control may be performed so that the big hit is confirmed and the degree of expectation is large according to the mode of movement.

  When the display mode of the start memory display is controlled in S1710 and S1711 described above, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the start memory display corresponding to the preceding start memory and the start corresponding to the subsequent start memory are performed. Corresponds to the preceding start memory when another start memory that is not subject to the pre-reading notice, that is, the intermediate start memory that has occurred before the subsequent start memory is displayed after the occurrence of the preceding start memory is displayed. For example, after the start memory display corresponding to the intermediate start memory is controlled to the pre-read notice mode in the order of occurrence of the intermediate start memory, the start memory display corresponding to the subsequent start memory is Control to the aspect. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the pre-reading notice mode is gradually moving, and to gradually increase the expectation.

  In S1710 and S1711 described above, when the variable display game based on the preceding start memory is started and the start memory display corresponding to the preceding start memory disappears, the movement control as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b). Execute. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the pre-reading notice mode is successively inherited, and to gradually increase the expectation.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining pre-reading notice duplication processing in the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 23A shows the types of prefetching notice modes, FIG. 23B shows the prefetching notice change table 1 for loss, and FIG. 23C shows the prefetch notice change table 2 for jackpot. .

  As shown in FIG. 23 (a), similar to FIG. 18 (a) described above, according to the degree of expectation (reliability) at which the suspension result of the variable display game of the target hold (target start memory) becomes a special result mode. A plurality of types of prefetch notice modes (specific display modes) are prepared. In the pre-reading notice mode when the degree of expectation is low (including the case with gasses), the target hold display mode is blue. The presence of gusset does not clearly notify whether or not a reach occurs, and indicates that the reach may be reached or the reach may not be reached. In the pre-reading notice mode when the reach is medium and the expectation is medium, the target hold display mode is yellow. In the pre-reading notice mode when the expectation is high due to reach determination, the display mode of the target hold is red.

  In the above-described S1611 or S1709, one prefetch notice mode is selected from the plurality of prefetch notice modes (specific display modes) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (b), in the prefetch advance notice change table 1, the selection rate of the prefetch advance notice mode of the hold (subsequent hold) is set for each prefetch notice mode with respect to the preceding hold. For example, when the pre-reading pre-reading notice mode is blue, the subsequent holding pre-reading notice mode is changed to yellow with a probability of 70% and changed to red with a probability of 30%.

  In other words, when the expected degree of the variation pattern for the subsequent hold is higher than the expected degree of the variation pattern for the previous reservation, the prefetching notice mode is always ranked up. Even if the pre-reading notice mode is red, the special reach is not always confirmed. Further, the case where the expected degree of the subsequent pending fluctuation pattern is higher than the expected degree of the preceding pending fluctuation pattern is basically a case where the subsequent pending fluctuation pattern is a reach. However, the fluctuation pattern for both holdings is “out of reach without reach” and the change time is 10 seconds, the change pattern for preceding hold is “out of reach without reach” and the change time is 3 seconds. A case where the variation time differs due to “no reach” is excluded (S2401 in FIG. 24 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c), in the prefetching advance notice change table 2, the selection rate of the prefetching notice mode of the hold is set for each prefetch notice mode with respect to the advance hold. For example, when the pre-reading pre-reading notice mode is red, the subsequent holding pre-reading notice mode is changed to red with a probability of 50% and is changed to rainbow with a probability of 50%.

  In S1710 and S1711 described above, by using the prefetching advance notice change table 1 or the prefetch advance notice change table 2 shown in FIG. 23B and FIG. When the mode (for example, blue) is controlled, the first pre-reading notice mode is ended, and control for changing the start memory display corresponding to the subsequent start memory to the second pre-reading notice mode (for example, yellow) is performed. It is possible to execute.

  As a result, when performing an effect such that the target of the prefetching notice moves, the prefetching notice mode is controlled to the prefetching notice mode having a high expectation, so that the expectation of the variable display game based on the subsequent start memory is reliably increased. .

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a first modification of the first embodiment will be described. First, the pre-reading notice overlapping process in the first modification will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of pre-reading notice duplication processing according to the first modification of the first embodiment of this invention. In the following description, the same components as those in the above-described process of pre-reading notice overlap (FIG. 17) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted as appropriate.

  In the first modified example, S2401 and S2402 are provided between S1704 and S1705 in FIG. 17, and these S2401 and S2402 will be described.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the pre-reading notice target should be changed (the result of S1704 is “Y”), from the start opening winning effect design command, both start memories (previous start memory and subsequent start) Storage) variation pattern is confirmed (S1801), and it is determined whether or not there is no reach (S1802). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the preceding start memory is “no reach” and the variation pattern of the subsequent start memory is “no reach”.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the pre-reading notice duplication process when the reach is not reached (the result of S1802 is “Y”). Thereby, in the case where the variation pattern of both start memories is “no reach” and the variation time is different, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconsistency that the reach does not occur even though the pre-reading notice mode is changed. On the other hand, when there is no reach from no reach (the result of S1802 is “N”), the processing after S1705 is executed.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a screen transition example of the pre-reading notice overlapping time process in the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25A is a screen display example before transition, and FIG. 25B is a screen display example immediately before transition. FIG. 25C shows a screen display example during transition.

  In FIG. 25 (a), similar to FIG. 21 (a) described above, a special figure hold display area comprising a special figure 1 hold display area (left side) and a special figure 2 hold display area (right side) is provided. It has been. In FIG. 25 (a), the pre-reading notice mode is set for the hold that is digested third (preceding hold). Consider a case in which a special figure 2 hold (subsequent hold), which is digested fifth, is newly generated, and the degree of expectation is higher than the expectation of the preceding hold.

  Here, when the hold before the predecessor hold is exhausted, the screen display as shown in FIG. In FIG. 25 (b), the pre-reading notice mode is set for the first (initially third) advance hold. In addition, the prefetch notice mode is not set for the third (original fifth) subsequent hold.

  FIG. 25 (c) shows a screen display at the time when the first hold shown in FIG. 25 (b) is consumed (when the game starts). As shown in FIG. 25 (c), when the first (initial 3rd) hold is digested, the pre-reading replay mode moves to the 3rd (original 5th) hold on the screen. Then, the pre-reading notice mode that has been upgraded is set in the third hold. Note that the setting of the pre-read notice mode that has been upgraded may be limited to the case where the player operates a button such as the effect button 31 or the like.

[Second Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, a second modification of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a prefetch information comparison table in the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a prefetch information comparison table used in the prefetch notice duplication process in the second modification.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the prefetch information comparison table of the second modification, a prefetch advance notice target is set for each combination of the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold (previous start memory) and the change pattern of the subsequent hold (subsequent start memory). Whether or not to change is set. In addition, in the prefetch information comparison table of this modification, information on winning or losing is also considered.

  If the preceding hold is out of order and the subsequent hold is out, as in FIG. 19A described above, the expected degree of the subsequent hold fluctuation pattern is the same as the expected degree of the preceding hold fluctuation pattern or the preceding hold. “No change” is set when the expected variation pattern is lower than the expected value. On the other hand, when the expected degree of the subsequent pending fluctuation pattern is higher than the expected degree of the preceding pending fluctuation pattern, “change” is set.

  On the other hand, when the preceding hold is a big hit and the subsequent hold is a big hit, “no change” is set. Note that a prefetch notice target may be set for both holds. In addition, the pre-reading notice target may be changed, but even if the pre-reading notice object is changed, since the preceding hold is a big hit, it may be a premium effect that the subsequent hold can be recognized as a big hit. In addition, when the preceding hold is a big hit, the subsequent hold is digested in the state after the big hit (probability change or short time), so there may be a special variation pattern or the like.

  Further, when the preceding hold is off and the subsequent hold is a big hit, “changed” is set when the fluctuation pattern of the preceding hold is no reach or normal reach. On the other hand, when the change pattern of the pre-holding is special 1 reach, special 2 reach, or special 3 reach, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the pre-reading notice target should be changed. When the lottery result is “change”, an effect for changing the prefetch notice target is executed.

  That is, in S1703 to S1711 described above, it is determined in advance that a special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the subsequent hold (following start memory), and the special result mode is displayed in the variable display game based on the predecessor hold (previous start memory). When it is determined in advance that no is derived, the specific display mode of the start memory display corresponding to the preceding hold is terminated, and the start memory display corresponding to the subsequent hold is controlled to the specific display mode. As a result, it is possible to reliably execute a notice in line with the player's sense of expectation.

  However, even if the advance hold is developed to Special 1 Reach, Special 2 Reach, or Special 3 Reach, the game corresponding to the advance hold becomes redundant when the prefetch notice target is changed. By running a lottery, it is not always possible to recognize that each special reach based on pre-holding is out of date, and even if the pre-reading notice target changes, it can give a sense of expectation that the pre-holding will be a big hit it can.

  Next, the pre-reading notice overlapping process in the second modification will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of pre-reading notice overlap processing in the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the same components as those in the above-described pre-reading notice duplication process (FIG. 17) and the first modified example (FIG. 24) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted as appropriate.

  In the second modification, when the result of S1704 in FIG. 17 is “N”, S2701 and S2702 are provided, and S2701 and S2702 will be described.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the lottery for change should be performed based on the prefetch information comparison table (FIG. 26) when the prefetch notice target should not be changed (the result of S1704 is “N”). If the change lottery is not to be performed (the result of S2701 is “N”), the pre-reading notice duplication process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the change control lottery (1st CPU) 551 is to be changed (result of S2701 is “Y”), the change control lottery process is executed (S2702), and the pre-reading notice overlapping process is terminated. . Details of the change lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28A.

[Change lottery process]
Next, details of the change lottery process (S2702) in the pre-reading notice duplication process (FIG. 27) of the second modification will be described. FIG. 28A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the change lottery process.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms whether or not the prefetching notice target should be changed based on the change lottery table (S2801, S2802). Details of the change lottery table will be described later with reference to FIG. 28B.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the success pattern of the change effect according to the change contents of the pre-holding when the prefetching notice target is to be changed (the result of S2802 is “Y”) (S2803). ), A change effect execution flag for executing the change effect is set (S2806). Thereafter, the change lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the change effect should be performed when the pre-reading notice target is not to be changed (the result of S2802 is “N”) (S2804). If not (the result of S2805 is “N”), the change lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the change effect is to be performed (the result of S2805 is “Y”), a change effect failure pattern corresponding to the change content of the pre-holding is set (S2805), and a change for executing the change effect is performed. An effect execution flag is set (S2806). Thereafter, the change lottery process is terminated.

  FIG. 28B is a modified lottery table used in the modified lottery process in the second modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, in the change lottery table, whether or not there is a change in the pre-reading notice target for each advance pending change pattern (special 1 reach, special 2 reach, or special 3 reach), and Information on the probability and whether or not there is a change effect (whether or not to make a change effect) is set.

  For example, when the change pattern of the advance hold is special 1 reach and the pre-reading notice target is changed (30% probability), there is a change effect (corresponding to the success pattern of S2803 in FIG. 28A). Further, when the change pattern of the pre-holding is Special 1 reach and the pre-reading notice target is not changed, there is a change effect with a probability of 10% (corresponding to the failure pattern of S2805 in FIG. 28A). Further, there is no change effect with a probability of 60%.

  Note that in the change lottery table shown in FIG. 28B, when the pre-reading notice subject for pre-holding is “changed”, the change effect is set to “Yes”, but the case where there is no change effect is set. Also good. It should be noted that the set change effect is executed in the advance reservation reach effect.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (S1511) in the first scene control process (FIG. 15) of the second modification will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the changing process in the second modification.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (S2901). As described above, the effect request flag is set when the scene change command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is a valid command in S1506 of the 1st scene control process. Therefore, if the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not have an effect request flag (the result of S2901 is “N”), the display content displayed on the display device 48 is a part of a series of display effects. Then, it is determined whether to change the display content according to whether or not the update timer is 0 (S2902).

  When the update timer is 0 (the result of S2902 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 transfers the data of the next scene set in the sequence table to shift to the next scene. Setting is performed (S2903), and the changing process is terminated.

  When the update timer is not 0 (the result of S2902 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the changing process.

  On the other hand, if there is an effect request flag (the result of S2901 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is the timing to switch the entire display content displayed on the display device 48, and therefore the received scene change command Various processes are executed according to

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears push button (PB) information (history) such as the effect button 31 pressed by the player immediately before the end of the variable display game (S2904). Thereby, the operation in the previous variation display game does not affect the present variation display game. Then, an operation request for the movable body (community) is set and initialized (S2905).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is a change effect execution flag (S2906, S2907). As described above, the change effect execution flag is set when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the change effect of the success pattern or the failure pattern in S2806 of the variable lottery process. Accordingly, when there is a change effect execution flag (the result of S2907 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 selects a variation pattern reflecting the change effect pattern set in S2803 or S2805 ( S2908). Thereafter, the change effect execution flag is cleared (S2909).

  On the other hand, when there is no change effect execution flag (the result of S2907 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 changes the variation pattern information, game state, and effect control transmitted from the game control device 500. Based on the effect information of the device 550, a variation pattern corresponding to the scene change command is determined, and variation pattern information setting processing for setting the variation pattern information is executed (S2910).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing the seed value of the random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production (S2911).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts the change display in the decorative special figure change display game executed on the display device 48 in accordance with the change pattern selected in S2908 or set in S2910. A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as stop and display of the effect character is set (S2912). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a fluctuation count management process to manage the time reduction fluctuation count and the like (S2913), and sets the fluctuation time to determine the update timing of the scene update timer. A variation time setting process is executed (S2914).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect request flag because the setting corresponding to the scene change command is completed (S2915), and ends the changing process.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition example of the pre-reading notice overlap processing in the second modification. 30A is a screen display example before the transition, FIG. 30B is a screen display example in which a variable display game of pre-holding is being executed, and FIG. 30C is a change effect being executed. FIG. 30D shows a screen display example after the transition, and FIG. 30E is a time chart related to the screen transition.

  In FIG. 30 (a), similar to FIG. 20 (a) described above, a special figure hold display area comprising a special figure 1 hold display area (left side) and a special figure 2 hold display area (right side) is provided. It has been. The variation pattern of hold (preceding hold) that is digested third is special reach (for example, special 3 reach), and a prefetch notice mode is set. Consider a case in which a special figure 2 hold (subsequent hold), which is digested fifth, is newly generated, and the degree of expectation is higher than the expectation of the preceding hold.

  In FIG. 30A, a reserved digest area indicating the type of the reservation currently digested is provided on the reserved display area (left side) for special figure 1. Note that the position where the reserved digest area is provided is not limited to the reserved display area (left side) for the special figure 1.

  FIG. 30 (b) shows a screen display when prior reservation is consumed. Since the pre-reading notice mode is set for the advance hold in the hold digest area, a change display game (for example, a special 3 reach change display game) corresponding to the advance hold is executed. In addition, the pre-reading notice mode is not set for the second (first five) subsequent hold.

  In FIG. 30 (c), when the variation display game started in FIG. 30 (b) is once off, the variation display game is temporarily stopped (swaying variation) and the player is prompted to operate the effect button 31. The screen display is shown. By operating the operation buttons such as the effect button 31, the player can change, for example, the aura of the character in the variable display area from blue → yellow → red. For example, when the aura of the character is changed to red, the change of the prefetch notice target may be confirmed. In addition, by changing the color from red to rainbow, a change display game based on hold, which is a new pre-reading notice mode, may be announced as a big hit.

  When the change of the pre-reading notice target is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 30A (d), the pre-reading notice mode set to hold in the hold digestion area is the second (original fifth) subsequent on the screen. Move to hold. Then, a pre-read notice mode that is ranked up is set in the subsequent hold. It should be noted that the setting of the ranked prefetch notice mode need not be limited to when the player operates an operation button such as the effect button 31 or the like. In this way, when the predecessor hold is out of reach, it is possible to realize a change effect (special effect) of the prefetch notice mode.

  In S1710 and S1711 described above, when the player operates an operation button such as the effect button 31 and this operation is detected, the display mode of the start memory display is controlled (switched). Thereby, since the player can participate in the production that enhances the expectation, the player can feel as if the player has increased the expectation by himself and can enhance the interest of the game.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that description of the configuration and processing similar to those of the first embodiment described above will be omitted as appropriate.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern selection mode according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 31A is a first example of a variation pattern selection mode that varies depending on the starting memory number (holding number), and FIG. 31B is a second example of a variation pattern selection mode that varies depending on the starting memory number (holding number). It is.

  31A and 31B, a fluctuation pattern random number 1 for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the change and a reach system for each start memory number corresponding to the random value are set.

  In FIG. 31 (a), five variation patterns of no reach, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, and special 3 reach are set by the variation pattern random number 1. Note that the appearance ratio of each variation pattern varies depending on the number of start memories. For example, the smaller the number of start memories, the higher the occurrence ratio of reach with high expectation in order to avoid the game interruption due to the digestion of all start memories. On the other hand, the greater the number of starting memories, the higher the appearance ratio of reach with low expectation in order to speed up digestion of starting memories.

  In FIG. 31A, the range of the variation pattern random number 1 in which the variation pattern varies depending on the number of start memories is indicated by a shaded portion (the same applies to FIG. 31B). On the other hand, what is not shown as a shaded portion is a range of the variation pattern random number 1 in which the variation pattern is the same regardless of the number of starting memories.

  In FIG. 31 (b), five fluctuation patterns of no reach, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach and special 3 reach are set by the fluctuation pattern random number 1. Note that the appearance ratio of each variation pattern varies depending on the number of start memories. For example, the smaller the number of starting memories, the higher the appearance ratio of reach with low expectation. On the other hand, the higher the starting memory number, the higher the appearance ratio of reach with high expectation.

  31 (a) and 31 (b) both show the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss, and generally, the appearance ratio of the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit does not change depending on the starting memory number. However, in order to prevent the player from recognizing that the advance hold is out of order when the prefetch notice mode is changed, the occurrence ratio of the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is also shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b). As shown in FIG. 4, it may be made different depending on the number of starting memories. Further, one variation pattern at the time of big hit may be determined for each start memory number. In this case, the variation pattern is determined according to the starting memory number, regardless of the random value of the variation pattern random number 1.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination command according to the second embodiment of this invention. The start opening prize winning design command and the starting opening prize winning effect command shown in FIG. 32 are advance determination commands transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 at the time of starting winning in the time chart shown in FIG. 13B (a). .

  As shown in FIG. 32, as the start opening prize effect design command, a plurality of start opening winning effect design commands 1 to 3 for instructing an effect design in the case of winning and an effect design in the case of losing are exemplified. In addition, examples of the start opening prize effect command include a plurality of start opening prize effect commands 1 to 10 for instructing the type of reach in the case of a loss or a big hit.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of start opening winning effects for instructing that “there is a possibility of change”, that is, the reach type may change, as the starting opening winning effect command. Commands 41 to 44 are exemplified. For example, in the case where the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 extracted at the time of starting winning corresponds to the shaded portion in FIG. 31, there is a possibility that the reach effect is changed depending on the subsequent increase / decrease in the number of holdings (starting memory number). It shows that. In addition, for convenience of explanation, these start opening prize production commands 41 to 44 are transmitted only when the total number of suspensions of special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension at the time of command transmission is 4 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this case.

  In addition, the above command is transmitted on the premise that the number of suspensions at the time of command transmission does not change, but if a new start memory occurs and the number of suspensions does not increase, the suspension of the prefetch notice target is actually consumed , The number of hold is 1 (only hold for the pre-reading notice target). Therefore, there is a possibility of changing to a different reach effect depending on whether there is an increase in the number of holdings thereafter.

  Note that the game control device 500 transmits the actual value of the variation pattern random number 1 to the effect control device 550 instead of the start opening winning effect commands 41 to 44, and the effect control device 550 actually measures the received variation pattern random number 1. Depending on the value, the change possibility of the variation pattern may be determined.

  Also, the start opening prize design command and the start opening prize effect command may be prepared for each combination of all other game results and all variation patterns.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the first scene control process (S1412) in the main process (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first scene control process according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the following description, the same components as those in FIG.

  In the second embodiment, S3301 and S3302 are provided after the processing of S1518, and S3301 and S3302 will be described.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the pre-reading notice adjustment process (S3301) and the pre-determining command transmitted from the game control device 500, and executes the setting related to the pre-reading notice by using the pre-determining command. A setting process (S3302) is executed. The details of the prefetch notice setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Details of the pre-reading notice adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Pre-reading notice setting process]
Next, details of the prefetch notice setting process (S3302) in the first scene control process (FIG. 33) described above will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice setting processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the following description, the same components as those in the prefetch notice setting process (FIG. 16) according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted as appropriate.

  In the second embodiment, S3401 and S3402 are provided after the processing of S1605, and S3403 to S3406 are provided after the processing of S1611. Therefore, S3401 to S3406 will be described.

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 determines whether or not the prefetching notice execution condition is satisfied before the process of S1606 when the prefetching notice for the other start memory is not being executed (the result of S1605 is “N”). Is determined (S3401). The pre-reading notice execution condition is a condition for executing the pre-reading notice, and is, for example, that the total start memory number of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 has reached a specific number such as three or five. In this way, by executing the subsequent processing only when the number of start memories is a specific number (for example, 5) or more, a certain number of start memories to be controlled are secured, and all start memories are supported. The impact when the specific display mode is controlled is increased.

  The pre-reading notice execution condition is such that the higher the reliability that the result of stopping the execution information (for example, reach effect) of the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory becomes a special result mode, the probability that the condition is satisfied. You may set so that it may become high. Thereby, since the probability of executing the subsequent processing is high when the execution information has a high reliability for winning a big hit, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the production.

  When the pre-reading notice execution condition is satisfied (the result of S3401 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is based on the start opening winning effect design command included in all start determination commands. Then, the symbol information of the start memory to be prefetched is acquired (S3402). Here, based on the start opening prize design command corresponding to all start memories, the start memory subject to the pre-reading notice, that is, the expectation level in which the stop result of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, or executed in the variable display game The start memory having a high expectation level of the notice effect to be performed (a special reach is derived, a start memory that is a big hit, etc.) is selected, and the symbol information of the selected start memory is acquired. On the other hand, when the pre-notice execution condition is not satisfied (the result of S3401 is “N”), the pre-read notice setting process is terminated.

  In S3403, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sets the prefetch notice mode selected in S1611 for all start memory displays (S3403). In addition, all start memory displays in which the pre-reading notice mode is set are displayed on the display device 48. In S1611, one prefetch notice mode is selected from the plurality of prefetch notice modes (specific display modes) illustrated in FIG.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms whether or not there is a possibility that the reach system of the start memory may change from the start opening prize effect command included in the pre-determination command of the start memory (S3404). , S3405). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the above-mentioned “possibility of change” exists in the start opening winning effect command. If there is a possibility of change (the result of S3405 is “Y”), a change confirmation flag for confirming the change is set (S3406), and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is no possibility of change (the result of S3405 is “N”), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated without executing anything.

  Through the processing described above, the production control device 550 selects one prefetching notice mode from among a plurality of prefetching notice modes (preliminary notification modes) according to the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the start memory, and the selected prefetching By setting the notice mode to all start memory displays (including a start memory for a prefetch notice object and a start memory that is not a prefetch notice object), the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the start memory is notified in advance. It functions as a prior notification means. The setting of the prior notification mode is not limited to the display of the pre-reading notification mode.

  Note that the pre-reading notice overlapping process (FIG. 17 and the like) shown in the first embodiment and the process of this embodiment may be executed selectively or simultaneously.

[Pre-reading notice adjustment process]
Next, details of the pre-reading notice adjustment process (S3301) in the first scene control process (FIG. 33) described above will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch notice adjustment processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  In the process of adjusting the pre-reading notice, the process when the contents of the pre-reading notice such as the notice display effect of the variable display game may be changed to different pre-reading notice contents due to the subsequent increase / decrease in the number of holdings (starting memory number). Execute.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is a change confirmation flag set in S3406 described above (S3501), and if the change confirmation flag is set (the result of S3501 is “ Y "), it is determined whether or not the number of holds has changed (S3502). When the change confirmation flag is not set (the result of S3501 is “N”), or when the number of holds is not changed (the result of S3502 is “N”), the prefetching advance adjustment process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not there is a change in the pre-reading notice content when the number of holds changes (the result of S3502 is “Y”) due to the change in the number of holds. (Confirm) (S3503, S3504). Note that in S3503 and S3504, the value of the variation pattern random number 1 may be received together with the prior determination command received in S1603 described above, and the determination may be made using the value of the received variation pattern random number 1. Further, each time the number of holds changes, the game control device 500 is configured to transmit to the effect control device 550 information regarding changes in the number of holds, such as the number of changes after the change and the amount of change in the number of holds, and the effect control The apparatus 550 may determine using the received information regarding the change in the number of holds. Further, the effect control device 550 may be configured to hold a correspondence between the change in the number of holds and the change in the prefetch notice content as a table, and the determination may be performed using this table. Note that it may be determined whether or not there is a change in the prefetching notice content depending on the number of suspensions at the time of executing this process.

  When there is a change in the prefetching notice content (the result of S3504 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 sets the prefetching notice mode according to the changed content to the all start memory display (S3505). . In addition, a start memory display process for causing the display device 48 to display the start memory display in which the prefetch notice mode is set is executed. In S3505, one prefetching notice mode is selected from among a plurality of prefetching notice modes (specific display modes) shown in FIG. 18A as the prefetching notice mode corresponding to the changed content. The pre-reading notice mode mentioned here is a mode that suggests a variation mode of the variable display game. However, since the pre-reading notice mode is changed by S3505, the specific display mode is changed while inferring the type of the variation mode. Can enjoy with a sense of expectation. Thereafter, the pre-reading notice adjustment process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is no change in the prefetching notice content (the result of S3504 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 changes the prefetching notice content even though there is no change in the prefetching notice content. A pre-read notice content lottery process (gase) for executing a lottery that looks like it is executed (S3506), and it is determined whether or not the lottery is a win (S3507). If the lottery is not a win (they are out of date) (the result of S3507 is “N”), the pre-reading notice adjustment process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the lottery is won (the result of S3507 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 does not change the prefetching notice mode according to the changed contents (the prefetching notice contents are not changed). The pre-reading notice mode set as a so-called gusset that pretends that there is a change in the pre-reading notice content is set to the all start memory display (S3505). In addition, a start memory display process for causing the display device 48 to display the start memory display in which the prefetch notice mode is set is executed. Thereafter, the pre-reading notice adjustment process is terminated. It is preferable that the probability that the result of S3507 is “Y” is low.

  Through the processing described above, the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the execution information of the variable display game has changed in accordance with the change in the number of holds (starting memory number) after the above-described prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) is satisfied. When the execution information of the variable display game is changed, a prefetch notice mode corresponding to the change content is set. Specifically, when the number of holds increases and the execution information of the variable display game changes (rank up or rank down), the pre-reading notice mode that is ranked up or down is set. Thus, since the degree of expectation changes with the increase or decrease of the number of holds, the player can enjoy the production continuously.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a first example of screen transition in the prefetch notice adjustment processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. 36A is a screen display example before the transition, FIG. 36B is a screen display example after the transition due to the newly generated third hold, and FIG. 36C is newly generated. It is an example of a screen display after the transition due to the fourth hold.

  As shown in FIGS. 36A to 36C, in the second embodiment of the present invention, one special figure hold display area is provided below the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the display device 48. Is provided. In this special figure hold display area, the hold for special figure 1 is indicated by a circle, and the hold for special figure 2 is indicated by a triangle. The displayed holds are digested in order from the left. That is, when a plurality of hold displays (start-up storage displays) are displayed, the hold displays are displayed side by side in the order of occurrence. In FIG. 36 (a), the hold that is digested second is the prefetch notice target, but since the prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) described above is not satisfied, it is assumed that all the holds are in the normal display mode.

  Here, a case is considered where a third special figure 1 hold that satisfies the above-described prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) has occurred. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), all the hold indications are changed to blue.

  Also, consider a case where a fourth special figure 1 hold occurs that satisfies the above-mentioned condition that the prefetch notice content is changed (the result of S3504 is “Y”). In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), all the hold indications are changed to yellow, and the second hold variation pattern to be prefetched is ranked from the special 1 reach to the special 2 reach. Up.

  It should be noted that, according to S3403 described above, the effect control device 550 executes the variable display game executed based on the target start memory as shown in FIG. 36 (b) when the pre-reading notice execution condition (notification execution condition) is satisfied. In relation to the execution information of, advance notifications (pre-reading advance notices) respectively corresponding to all start memories (not including all start memories as long as they include start memories other than the target start memories and the target start memories) ) In a single prior notification mode (pre-reading notification mode). Specifically, as a prior notification, the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to each of all start memories is controlled to one specific display mode different from the normal display mode according to the prior determination result for the target start memory. ing.

  As a result, since all (or a plurality of) start memories are controlled in the same advance notification mode, it becomes impossible to specify which advance notification is related to the execution information of the variable display game based on the start memories. There may be a sense of expectation in the startup memory (s).

  The execution information of the variable display game includes the stop result of the variable display game (whether it is a big hit or miss), the stop result mode of the variable display game (type of symbol), the execution mode of the variable display game (variation pattern), and the variable display It includes information such as the display mode set in the game.

  Further, by the above-described S3505, when the pre-read notice content change condition is satisfied, the production control device 550 performs advance notification corresponding to all (or plural) start memories as shown in FIG. , It functions as a prior notification integrated control means for changing from one prior notification mode to another prior notification mode. Specifically, the start-up memory display set in one specific display mode (blue pre-reading notice mode) is changed to another specific display mode (yellow pre-reading notice mode).

  Thus, the prior notification mode may change after the previous notification is executed once, and the prior notification corresponding to all (or a plurality of) start-up memories changes when it changes. It becomes. In particular, since the start memory display indicates the right to execute the variable display game after the next time, there is an advantage that it is easy to recognize the expectation for the variable display game after the next time.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a second example of screen transition in the prefetch notice adjustment processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. Fig. 37 (a) is a screen display example before transition, Fig. 37 (b) is a screen display example after transition due to a newly generated fifth hold, and Fig. 37 (c) is newly generated. It is an example of a screen display after the transition due to the sixth hold.

  As shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C, similarly to the above-described FIG. 36, one special figure holding display area is provided below the variable display area in the display device. In FIG. 37 (a), the hold that is digested third is the prefetch notice target, but since the prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) described above is not satisfied, it is assumed that all the holds are in the normal display mode.

  Here, a case is considered where a fifth special figure 2 hold that satisfies the above-described prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) has occurred. In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), all the on-hold displays are changed to characters or the like appearing in the reach.

  Also, consider a case in which a sixth special figure 1 hold occurs that satisfies the condition that the contents of the pre-read notice are changed (the result of S3504 is “Y”). In this case, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the predetermined character (second and fourth characters in this case) is changed among all the on-hold displays, and the third pre-reading target is displayed. The pending fluctuation pattern of No.1 is upgraded from Special 1 Reach to Special 2 Reach.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a third example of screen transition in the prefetch notice adjustment processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. 38A is a screen display example before transition, FIG. 38B is a screen display example after transition due to a newly generated fifth hold, and FIG. 38C is the first screen display. It is an example of a screen display when the second hold is digested.

  As shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C, similarly to the above-described FIG. 36, one special figure holding display area is provided below the variable display area in the display device 48. In FIG. 38 (a), the hold for Special Figure 1 that is digested third is a prefetch notice target, but since the prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) described above is not satisfied, all the holds are in the normal display mode. And

  Here, a case is considered where a fifth special figure 2 hold that satisfies the above-described prefetch notice execution condition (S3401) has occurred. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), a part of the hold display among all the hold displays is changed. Specifically, this is a majority mode in which the display of each hold is changed so that the number of holds in the pre-reading notice mode (3) is larger than the number of holds in the normal display mode (2). When the player compares the number of holds in the pre-reading notice mode and the number of holds in the normal display mode, the player is likely to perform a highly reliable performance when the number of holds in the pre-reading notice mode is larger It can be recognized and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Each hold display may be changed every time the number of holds changes. In addition, each hold display may be displayed by mixing a plurality of prefetching notice modes such as blue, yellow, and red.

  After that, the case where the first hold and the second hold are digested and a special figure 1 hold and a special figure 2 hold are generated is considered. In this case, each hold is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, when the pre-reading notice target (first hold) is consumed, the pre-reading notice object disappears, and in the subsequent two holds, there is one pre-reading notice hold and a normal display form hold. The possibility becomes low with one.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C, the start memory display (FIG. 38B) corresponding to the start memory when the prefetch notice (preliminary notification) is started and the prefetch notice starts. The start memory display (FIG. 38C) corresponding to the start memory after being performed is displayed so that the player can recognize (identify and distinguish). Thereby, the player can easily recognize the range of the target of the prefetching notice and can feel the expectation by the prefetching notice in an appropriate range.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, a first modification of the second embodiment will be described. First, details of the changing process (S1511) in the first scene control process (FIG. 33) of the first modification will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the changing process in the first modification.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether there is an effect request flag (S3901). As described above, the effect request flag is set when the scene change command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is a valid command in S1506 of the 1st scene control process. Therefore, when there is no effect request flag (the result of S3901 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 displays the display content on the display device 48 as part of a series of display effects. Then, it is determined whether to change the display contents according to whether or not the update timer is 0 (S3902).

  When the update timer is 0 (the result of S3902 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 transfers the data of the next scene set in the sequence table to shift to the next scene. The setting is made (S3903), and the processing after S3912 is executed.

  When the update timer is not 0 (the result of S3902 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the processes after S3912.

  On the other hand, if there is an effect request flag (the result of S3901 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is the timing to switch the entire display content displayed on the display device 48, and therefore the received scene change command Various processes are executed according to

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the push button (PB) information (history) such as the effect button 31 pressed by the player immediately before the end of the variable display game (S3904). Thereby, the operation in the previous variation display game does not affect the present variation display game. Then, an operation request for the movable body (community) is set and initialized (S3905).

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the scene change command based on the variation pattern information, the gaming state, and the performance information of the performance control device 550 transmitted from the game control device 500, A variation pattern information setting process for setting variation pattern information is executed (S3906).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing the seed value of the random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production (S3907).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts or stops change display in the decorative special figure change display game executed on the display device 48 in response to the change pattern set in S3906, A scene sequence table for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display is set (S3908). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a fluctuation count management process to manage the time reduction fluctuation count and the like (S3909), and sets the fluctuation time to determine the update timing of the scene update timer. A variation time setting process is executed (S3910).

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the effect request flag since the setting corresponding to the scene change command is completed (S3911).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the next hold (next hold) is executing a pre-reading notice (S3912). That is, it is determined whether or not the next hold is a target of a prefetch notice. If the next hold is not executing the prefetch notice (the result of S3912 is “N”), the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 confirms the fluctuation pattern random number (S3913) when the next hold is executing the pre-reading notice (the result of S3912 is “Y”), and the number of holds increases. Thus, it is determined whether or not the content of the prefetch notice has changed (S3914).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the changing process if the content of the pre-reading notice has not changed (the result of S3914 is “N”). On the other hand, when the content of the pre-reading notice changes (the result of S3914 is “Y”), a notification that prompts the occurrence of the hold is set (S3915), and the changing process ends.

  In S3915, when the content of the prefetch notice is not changed due to an increase in the number of holds (the result of S3914 is “N”), or when the next hold is not executing the prefetch notice (the result of S3912 is “N”). However, if a pre-reading notice has already occurred, the fact that the content of the pre-reading notice may have been changed due to an increase in the number of holds, for example, may be notified by gusset.

  Further, the execution status of the variable display game is monitored, and in the case of an inappropriate timing (for example, during special reach, just before the end of the variable display game), the notification in S3915 may not be executed. In addition, the changing process may further include a lottery process for determining whether or not to perform the notification in S3915.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the prefetch notice adjustment process in the first modification. 40A is a screen display example before transition, FIG. 40B is a screen display example after transition due to a newly generated fifth hold, and FIG. 40C is the first screen display. It is an example of a screen display when the second hold is digested.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the lower part of the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the display device 48 of the fourth example of screen transition, there are a special figure 1 hold display area (left side) and a special figure 2 A special figure hold display area comprising a hold display area for use (right side) is provided. A maximum of four holds are displayed in each of the special figure 1 hold display area and the special figure 2 hold display area. In FIG. 40 (a), the third hold displayed in the hold display area for special figure 1 is a prefetch notice target, but does not satisfy the aforementioned prefetch notice condition (S3401), and therefore all the holds are in the normal display mode. Suppose that

  Here, consider a case where the fifth special figure 2 hold that satisfies the above-described prefetching notice execution condition (S3401) occurs. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), all the hold indications are changed to blue.

  Thereafter, the case where the first hold and the second hold are digested and the hold for the pre-reading notice is changed to the next hold is considered. In this case, when it is determined that the content of the pre-read notice is changed due to an increase in the number of holds (the result of S3914 is “N”), as shown in FIG. "If the number of holds increases, the prefetch rank is increased?" Note that the content of the notification that prompts the occurrence of the hold and the notified region are not limited to the case illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 41 is a variation pattern selection table of the second modification example of the second embodiment of the present invention. 41A is a special 1 fluctuation pattern selection table, and FIG. 41B is a special 2 fluctuation pattern selection table. The special 1 variation pattern selection table and the special 2 variation pattern selection table are both variation pattern tables that are common to the big hit time and the off time.

  In each special variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern random number 1 for selecting the reach system of the latter half of the variation and the reach system and the variation time corresponding to the random value are set for each number of holdings.

  In FIG. 41 (a), when the number of holds is 1, normal reach with a variation time of 20 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 2, special 1 reach with a variation time of 50 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 3, a special 2 reach with a change time of 100 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 4 to 8, a special 3 reach with a fluctuation time of 150 seconds is set.

  In FIG. 41 (b), when the number of holds is 1, normal reach with a variation time of 20 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 2, a special 2 reach with a change time of 100 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 3, a special 1 reach with a variation time of 50 seconds is set. When the number of holds is 4 to 8, a special 3 reach with a fluctuation time of 150 seconds is set.

  When the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) determined for each jackpot symbol has elapsed after the jackpot is over, the game control device 500 displays the variation pattern selection table as the special variation pattern selection table (special one variation pattern selection table, Switch to one of the special two variation pattern selection tables). As a result, a pseudo prefetch notice (pseudo prefetch notice) can be executed for an unoccurred hold (random number before being stored as the start-up memory). The pseudo prefetch notice will be described later in detail.

  Note that by providing many types of such special variation pattern selection tables, it is possible to prevent the variation pattern selection table from being specified by the player who is playing the game.

[Hold count command reception processing]
Next, details of the hold number command reception process (S1518) in the first scene control process (FIG. 33) of the second modification will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the hold number command reception process according to the second modification.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not a special figure hold number (decoration special figure hold number) command has been received (S4201, S4202), and if a special figure hold number command is received ( Whether the result of S4202 is “Y”) is an overflow command is checked (S4203). When the special figure hold number command has not been received (the result of S4202 is “N”), or when the command is an overflow command (the result of S4203 is “Y”), the hold number command receiving process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not an overflow command (the result of S4203 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether the target of the received special figure hold number command is a special figure hold. Confirmation is made (S4204).

  When the target is special figure 1 (the result of S4204 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 acquires the current special figure 1 hold number storage area value (S4205) and receives this time A value based on the special figure hold number command is acquired (S4206). Subsequently, the difference is calculated, the value of the special figure 1 hold number storage area is updated (S4207), and the special figure 1 hold number display data is set based on the updated contents (S4208).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the target is not special figure 1, that is, the target is special figure 2 (result of S4204 is “N”), the current special figure 2 holding number storage area A value is acquired (S4209), and a value based on the special figure hold number command received this time is acquired (S4210). Subsequently, the difference is calculated, the value of the special figure 2 reservation number storage area is updated (S4211), and the special figure 2 reservation number display data is set based on the updated contents (S4212).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 confirms the special effect information (S4213). Note that after the big hit, the game control device 500 is caused to transmit information on a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) determined for each big hit symbol.

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the next hold is the timing of changing the variation pattern selection table (S4214, S4215). If it is not the timing for the change (the result of S4215 is “N”), the pending number command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 confirms the contents of the change pattern selection table to be changed and the number of holds when the change timing is reached (the result of S4215 is “Y”), and gives a pseudo-prefetch notice. Setting is made (S4216). The pseudo-prefetching notice is a prefetching notice that is executed for a pending call that has not occurred. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 43 (c) to be described later, the non-occurring hold is displayed in a mode (for example, a dotted line) that can be distinguished from the generated hold. All the holds including are displayed in a pre-reading notice mode. Thereafter, a change confirmation flag for confirming the change is set (S4217), and the pending number command reception process is terminated.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a screen display example in the second modification. 43 (a) is a screen display example before transition, FIG. 43 (b) is a screen display example after pseudo-prefetching notice due to pending occurrence, and FIG. 43 (c) is a simulated display due to pending occurrence. It is an example of a screen display after a prefetch notice.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (c), in the second modification, one special figure holding display area is provided below the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the display device 48. . In this special figure hold display area, the hold for special figure 1 is indicated by a circle, and the hold for special figure 2 is indicated by a triangle. The displayed holds are digested in order from the left. That is, when a plurality of hold displays (start-up storage displays) are displayed, the hold displays are displayed side by side in the order of occurrence.

  In FIG. 43 (a), when the fifth hold is generated and it is determined that the next hold is the timing for changing the variation pattern selection table (the result of S4215 is “Y”), before the transition. The screen display is shown. In FIG. 43 (a), since it is before the transition, all the holdings are in the normal display mode.

  43 (b) and 43 (c) show screen displays when it is determined that the pre-reading notice for special 1 reach and special reach 2 is set, respectively, due to the occurrence of the next hold. As shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 43 (c), the non-occurrence hold is displayed with a dotted line, and all the holdes including the non-occurrence hold are displayed in a pre-reading notice mode.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 9 Decoration member 31 Effect button 37 1st start winning opening 38 2nd starting winning opening 48 Display apparatus 500 Game control apparatus (main board)
550 Production Control Device 551 Main Control Microcomputer (1stCPU)

Claims (9)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start winning storage means for extracting a random number related to the execution of the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory for executing the variable display game; ,
Pre-determination means for determining execution information of the variable display game based on the start memory from a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed ,
In accordance with the determination result of the advance determination means for the start memory, execution information of the variable display game executed based on the start memory is notified in advance by one of the prior notification modes. Pre-notification means to perform,
With
The prior notification means includes
Each of the predetermined start memory and at least one start memory other than the predetermined start memory is associated with the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the predetermined start memory when the prior notification execution condition is satisfied. The prior notification overall execution means for executing the prior notification corresponding to the above in a one prior notification mode;
When the prior notification change condition is satisfied, the prior notification corresponding to each of the predetermined start storage and at least one start storage other than the predetermined start storage is changed from the one prior notification mode to another prior notification mode. A prior notification integrated control means to be changed to,
A gaming machine comprising: The preliminary notification integrated execution means executes the preliminary notification corresponding to each of the start memories stored in the start winning storage means including the predetermined start memory in one prior notification mode,
The said prior notification integrated control means changes the prior notification corresponding to each of all said start memories from said one prior notification mode to another prior notification mode. Gaming machine. Start memory display means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means on the variable display device;
The pre-notification supervising execution means usually sets the display mode of the start memory display corresponding to each of all start memories according to the determination result of the pre-determination means for the predetermined start memory as the prior notice. Control to one specific display mode different from the display mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the prior notification overall control unit changes the one specific display mode to another specific display mode.   As the specific display mode controlled by the prior notification general execution unit or the prior notification general control unit, from the plurality of specific display modes having different degrees of reliability that the stop result of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising specific display mode control means for selecting and setting the specific display mode.   The advance notification execution condition is set such that the higher the reliability that the result of stopping the execution information of the variable display game executed based on the predetermined start memory is a special result mode, the higher the probability that the condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein:   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the prior notification execution condition can be established when the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means is a specific number or more. The execution information of the variation display game is configured with information indicating a variation aspect of the variation display game,
The advance notification change condition is that the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means changes after the advance notification execution condition is satisfied, and the variation of the variation display game based on the predetermined start memory is changed. The game machine according to claim 6, wherein the game machine can be established when it is determined that the aspect has changed.   The specific display mode control means can set a specific display mode corresponding to execution information of a variable display game based on the predetermined start memory and suggesting a variable mode of the variable display game. Item 8. The gaming machine according to Item 7.   The start memory display means includes a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means when the advance notice is started by the advance notice overall execution means, and the advance notice overall execution. 9. The game according to claim 8, wherein after the advance notification is started by the means, a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning storage means is displayed in a recognizable manner by the player. Machine.