JP2013119023A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance player's interest by adding a new playable property by enabling an unprecedented performance to be executed at the time of overflow of start winning, with respect to overflow where start winning, which is detected in the case where the number of start memories reaches an upper limit value, is simply invalidated.SOLUTION: A game control means includes: a previous determination means which previously determines game result information on the basis of a random number value corresponding to start memories stored in a start winning storage means; and an overflow determination means which determines occurrence of overflow in accordance with new start winning exceeding the predetermined number of an upper limit for the number of start memories stored in the start winning storage means. A game result of a fluctuation display game to be executed in accordance with the start memories can be switched into a game result different from the game result information determined by the previous determination means on the basis of the establishment of overflow.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on winning in the start winning area, and when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player by opening and closing.

  Conventionally, at the time of starting winning, that is, when the start memory is generated, the start memory number is equal to or more than a first predetermined number (for example, 2), and the start memory number at the start of variation of the variable display game based on the start memory is second. If the predetermined number (for example, 4) is exceeded, a gaming machine is known in which the variation display time of the variation display game based on the start memory is shortened so that overflow, that is, an invalid start winning is suppressed as much as possible. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 11-216239 A

Here, the overflow in the above-mentioned patent document 1 is a treatment that the start winning is simply invalidated, and this overflow is used for some effects or for the purpose of improving the fun of the game. It never happened.
In addition, even if the variable display time is adjusted so that such overflow does not occur, if the player continues the launch operation, overflow will always occur, so the player has an upper limit on the number of starting memories. If the reach reaches a long time, or if a reach with a long production display time occurs, so-called stop-off is performed so that unnecessary launches and invalid start prizes are suppressed as much as possible. It will decline.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to execute an unprecedented performance triggered by an overflow of the start winning prize, and to add new game characteristics to enhance the interest of the player.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and winning of a game ball flowing down the game area in the start winning area. A game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the gaming machine, and when the game result of the variable display game is a special result, a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player,
The game control means includes
A starting prize storage means capable of storing a random number value acquired based on winning of a game ball in the starting prize area together with a right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as a starting memory;
Pre-determining means for preliminarily determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting memory stored in the starting winning memory means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting memorized numbers stored in the starting prize storing means;
Storage information changing means that operates based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can replace the game result of the variable display game executed by the start-up memory with game result information different from the game result information determined by the prior determination means. And comprising
The predetermined condition for operating the stored information changing means includes determination of occurrence of overflow by the overflow determining means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the stored information can be changed in response to an overflow that would normally be wasted. Therefore, it is possible to give a new gameability to the overflow and enhance the interest of the game. Become. In addition, since the player is prevented from avoiding the overflow, it is possible to prevent the stop when the start-up memory is accumulated near the upper limit, and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stored information changing means is
A replacement lottery is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The replacement information is determined based on the determination result of the replacement random number obtained by the replacement lottery, and the game result of the variable display game executed by the start memory stored in the start winning storage means is replaced with a different game result. It is possible to make it possible.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, since the game result information based on the starting memory determined at the time of winning is changed by performing the replacement lottery result, a plurality of lotteries from which an advantageous special game state can be selected are selected. Can be executed once, and the player's interest is enhanced.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the game control device performs an overflow game result based on a random number value obtained based on a start winning when the overflow occurs. An overflow information determining means for determining information;
The stored information changing means is
The replacement information is determined based on the determination result of the overflow game result information, and the game result of the variable display game executed by the start memory stored in the start winning storage means can be replaced.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the stored information can be changed in response to an overflow which is normally wasted, and the lottery result at the time of starting winning in the overflow is related to the replacement contents of the memory. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by adding new game characteristics. In addition, since the player is prevented from avoiding the overflow, it is possible to prevent the stop when the start-up memory is accumulated near the upper limit, and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the game control device is capable of generating a plurality of special game states having different game values obtained by the player. Yes, one of the plurality of special game states is selected based on the random number value,
The stored information changing means is
As the start memory for replacing the game result of the variable display game, it is determined that the game result information causes the special determination state to be generated by the prior determination means among the plurality of start memories stored in the start winning storage means. Selected starting memory,
The stored information can be changed so that a special gaming state that executes a gaming value different from the gaming value of the special gaming state stored in the starting memory selected as the starting memory for performing the replacement is generated. To do.

Here, the “game value obtained by the player” refers to a change in the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result mode, a prize ball paid out by winning, or the like. In addition, in the case of having a winning opening that allows a game ball to win a prize in response to the occurrence of a special gaming state, the time and the number of times that the winning state is possible are also included. In addition, in the case where the game ball has a start winning area that can be converted into a state where it is difficult to win and a state where it is easy to win, the time and the number of times to convert to a state where it is easy to win are also included. The time when the game value can be obtained may be during the occurrence of the special game state or after the end of the special game state.

  According to the invention of claim 4, if a big jackpot with a small gaming value is won, it may be changed to a big jackpot with a large gaming value after winning. This can increase the player's expectations and increase the interest of the player.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the replacement information includes:
Information that generates a special gaming state that can give a higher game value than the special result type set before replacement, and a smaller game value than the special result type set before replacement Whether or not the stock release means is executed by the stock release means when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, and includes information for generating a possible special gaming state An open lottery means for performing the lottery is provided.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since the game value may be changed to a small jackpot with a small game value, it is possible to give a thrill and excitement to the player and to increase the interest of the game. In addition, the player does not become too advantageous, and the profit balance between the player and the game store can be balanced.

  According to the present invention, a new gameability due to overflow is added, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages to avoid overflows and increase the operation of gaming machines

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining replacement mode setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining replacement pseudo-mode processing. It is a flowchart explaining a starting memory replacement process. It is a figure explaining the kind of jackpot. It is a figure explaining the selection rate of replacement lottery. It is a figure explaining replacement processing of jackpot information. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port switch common process in 2nd Example. It is a flowchart explaining the overflow information determination process in 2nd Example. It is a figure explaining the selection rate of substitution lottery in the 2nd example. It is a flowchart explaining the overflow information determination process in 3rd Example. It is a flowchart explaining the starting memory replacement | exchange process in 2nd Example. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a normal game process. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect in case a starting memory | storage number is an upper limit. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect in case a starting memory | storage number is an upper limit. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect in replacement mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation aspect in replacement mode. It is a time chart which shows the example of the execution mode in replacement mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure change display game, and a reverse “c” is displayed directly below it. A normally variable prize winning device (a general electric train) having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b (converting members) that are opened in a letter shape and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in, and has a second start prize opening (start prize area) inside 37) is provided.

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

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

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

  In addition, outside the game area 32, a first special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a universal figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize to the usual figure start gate 34 Is provided at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game constituted by Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit (third game state display unit) that displays an error in which the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on 58) A round display section 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

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

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

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, 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 indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Displayed in the same manner as 54.

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

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

  The error indicator 58 turns the lamp off when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

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

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display 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 (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When the normal figure random number extracted when the passage to the normal figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes the normal figure specific result and the normal figure is a hit. When the electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory 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 memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

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

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first changed into the left fluctuation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region (second special display) In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. That is, a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and the result is displayed according to the stop result mode of the plurality of identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

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

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) 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 table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. 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 a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived is different (reliability is different).

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area (first start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32. Make a means.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. . That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 1.0 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 14 times, 10 times, or 2 times). . That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control to open / close the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. 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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is not two times the first number of times of opening for one hit result of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  The types of hits (special result mode) include a big hit with the operation of the condition device and a small hit with no operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

For the types of jackpots, the 16R jackpot symbol is a special result mode, the 16R jackpot symbol is 14R jackpot symbol, the 14R jackpot symbol is 14R, the 10R jackpot symbol is 10R jackpot, the 10R symbol is 2R jackpot symbol, the 2R jackpot symbol is 2R Therefore, the execution mode of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are made different. The game control device 100 selects a jackpot type (special result mode type) based on the jackpot symbol random number. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. Further, in the present application, the execution mode of the special game state determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired at the time of winning the start memory is configured to be replaced with another execution mode by the start memory replacement process.
In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state or a short time state after the special game state ends.

  When 16R probability change (big hit 1) that is 16R big hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 16 rounds, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 Second). Then, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state, and the time is shortened until the next big hit.

  When 14R probability change (big hit 2) and 14R normal (big hit 3) that are 14R big hits occur, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 14 rounds, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is The first openable time (25 seconds). In the 14R probability change, after the special gaming state ends, the probability state becomes a high probability state and also becomes a short time state until the next big hit. In addition, the 14R normal state becomes the normal state (low probability) after the end of the special gaming state, and the time is shortened until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure change display game is executed.

  When 10R probability change (4 big hits) and 10R normal (5 big hits) are generated, the number of rounds in the special game state is 10 rounds. The first openable time (25 seconds). In the 10R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, and the time is shortened until the next big hit. In addition, in the 10R normal state, the probability state becomes a normal probability state (low probability) after the special game state ends, and the time is shortened until a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  When 2R probability change (big hit 6) and 2R normal (big hit 7) that are 2R big hits occur, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is The second openable time (1.0 second). In the 2R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, and in the 2R normal state, the probability state becomes a normal probability state (low probability) after the special gaming state ends. In 2R probability change and 2R low probability, the probability state becomes the normal probability state (low probability) after the special gaming state ends, and the short-time state does not occur. Further, the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round of 2R jackpot may be the first openable time (25 seconds).

The 16R jackpot in the present embodiment can be selected only by the start memory replacement process, and is not selected by the jackpot symbol random number acquired when winning the start memory. On the other hand, 14R big hit, 10R big hit and 2R big hit can be selected by either big hit symbol random number or replacement processing.

Further, in the present embodiment, only the big hit with the operation of the condition device is set as the special result mode, but the small hit without the operation of the condition device may be included. When a small hit symbol is derived as a second special result mode and a small hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special game state is two rounds and the open time of the big winning opening is the second open time ( 1.0 seconds). It should be noted that the probability state after the end of the special game state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as the state before the small hit occurrence.

  It should be noted that the execution mode and special result mode of the decoration special figure change display game that becomes 2R big hit and the subsequent special game state, the execution mode and special result mode of the special figure change display game that becomes the small hit, and the special game state after that Then, since the same performance is performed, it is difficult for the player to determine which hit. However, since the special result mode in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is different in each 2R big hit and small hit, the display in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 It is possible to discriminate from the aspect.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 6, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing.

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

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

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

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

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Then, a start memory replacement process (step S58) for changing the start memory information is performed, a special figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the general map variation display game. Processing (step S60) is performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S61), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information relating to display of special figure variation games and games, and magnetic sensor switch 61. Then, a magnet error monitoring process (step S62) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determining whether there is an abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S63) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, processing for clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S64) is performed, processing for restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S65), and processing for permitting an interrupt (step S65). Step S66) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S59) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

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

  If the game processing number is “3” in step A8, the fanfare / Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. If the game process number is “4” in step A8, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a big prize winning ball remaining ball process A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” at step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.
Here, the game control device 100 functions as an overflow determination unit that determines that an overflow has occurred due to a new start prize exceeding a predetermined upper limit value of the number of start memories stored in the start prize storage unit (game control device 100). To do.

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A211) is performed. And after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch (for example, start port 1 switch 36a etc.) to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A219, A220, A221). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory is provided. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold count is not less than the upper limit value (step A210; No), that is, if the corresponding start memory cannot be stored any more, an overflow command setting process (A223) is performed. The common start port switch process is terminated.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231).
Here, “the condition under which the pre-reading effect may be executed” is that the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port switch Is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normally variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normally variable winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and It means that it is not in big hit. That is, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

  And in step A232, when the conditions which may perform a prefetch effect are not satisfy | filled (step A232; No), a special figure holding | maintenance information determination process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), a big hit determination process (step A233) is performed. In the jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a big hit, using a random number for determining the jackpot stored as the start memory.

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

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

Subsequently, a start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored is prepared (step A240), a start port winning effect command setting table to be monitored is prepared (step A241), and special figure information setting processing (step A242). Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A243) and variation pattern setting processing (step A244) are performed.
Then, a start opening prize effect command (MODE: game result information) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A245), and the value of the second half variation number is used as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION: game result information). Prepare (step A246) and perform command setting processing (step A247).

  Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command (game result information) is loaded and prepared (step A248), a command setting process (step A249) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. The start opening winning effect design command is sent to the effect control device 300, and used to set a display mode of hold.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the second special figure Test signal, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed, and special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting processing (special figure) 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the first special figure Test signal, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start winning memory means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is changed based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the display game is provided.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A320) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A321) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 1 stop symbol number of the set special figure 1 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A322). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A323). Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A324), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A325).

Thereafter, in step A326, it is checked whether or not the number of holdings is 4 (whether or not the start-up memory is an upper limit value). If the number of holdings is not 4 (step 326; No), information on the fluctuation pattern is set. A table to be processed is prepared (step A327), and special figure information setting processing (step A328) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A329) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A330) is performed.

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A331), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special figure corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

Also, in step A326, it is checked whether or not the number of holds is the upper limit value. If the number of holds is 4 (step A326; Yes), the start memory (holding number) that is started in the variation start process is checked. It is checked whether or not the game result of the variable display game according to the start memory stored first among the four is a big hit. If the fluctuation is not a big hit (step A332; No), and if the predetermined number of revolutions or more have passed since the end of the previously executed replacement mode or replacement pseudo mode (step A333; Yes), the start winning prize is next. It is checked whether or not there is a hit in the start memory stored in the storage means (whether there is a start memory for generating a special gaming state) (step A334). If there is a win in the start-up memory (step A334; Yes), the replacement mode execution lottery (step A335) is performed, and if the lottery result of the replacement mode execution lottery performs the replacement mode (step A336; Yes). Performs a replacement mode setting process (step A337). Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

Here, in the variation start information setting process in step A331, the special figure holding number corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is updated by −1. Therefore, the variation of the start memory in which the variation start is set in the variation start process. When executed, the hold count is 3.

Also, in step A334, it is checked whether or not there is a hit in the start memory stored in the start winning memory means. If no hit is found in the start memory (step A334; No), the replacement pseudo mode is executed. A lottery (step A338) is performed, and when the lottery result of the replacement pseudo mode execution lottery is to perform the replacement pseudo mode (step A339; Yes), a replacement pseudo mode setting process (step A340) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

(1) When the game result of the variation display game by the start memory started in the variation start process is determined to be a big hit in step A332, and the big win is obtained (step A332; Yes), (2) the previous time When the predetermined rotation has not elapsed since the end of the replacement mode or the replacement pseudo mode (Step A333; No), (3) When the replacement mode is not selected in the replacement mode execution lottery at Step A336 (Step A336) No) and (4) If the replacement pseudo mode is not selected in the replacement pseudo mode execution lottery in step A339 (step A339; No), the process proceeds to the above-described step A327 and information on the variation pattern Prepare the target table to set. Thereafter, a special figure information setting process (step A328), a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A329), a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330), and a fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) are performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is performed. finish.

  In other words, the replacement mode is executed at a predetermined rate when there is a hit memory in the start memory during the change period of the variable display game started from the state where the start memory is the upper limit value. If an overflow of the start memory occurs while the replacement mode is being executed, the game information in the start memory can be replaced with other game information as a trigger, and the display device can use the replacement mode. The production is executed. The replacement pseudo mode is executed at a predetermined rate when there is no memory in the start memory during the change period of the variable display game started from the state where the start memory is the upper limit value. In the replacement pseudo mode, when an overflow occurs, only the effect similar to that in the replacement mode is executed on the display device, and the game information in the start memory does not change.

In the replacement mode and the replacement pseudo mode, the display device performs an effect that is difficult to distinguish, thereby making it difficult for the player to determine which mode is being executed (whether or not there is a hit in the start-up memory). . Further, the probability of mode execution differs between the replacement mode execution lottery and the replacement pseudo mode execution lottery, and the replacement mode execution lottery is set to a higher selection rate. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that there may be a hit in the start-up memory when the mode is changed.

In this embodiment, by limiting the number of holdings to the upper limit as one of the conditions for executing the replacement mode or the replacement pseudo mode, the replacement effect is not executed and the overflow occurs when the start memory number is small. It can be effectively executed in situations where it is easy to do. In addition, if one of the conditions is that a predetermined number of revolutions have passed since the end of the previous replacement mode or replacement pseudo-mode, if there are four holds at the end of the replacement mode, the replacement will be performed again at the next change. It is possible to prevent the mode from being selected and the replacement effect from being felt redundantly. Here, neither the replacement mode nor the replacement pseudo mode is selected if it is within a predetermined rotation from the end of the previous replacement mode or replacement pseudo mode, but the condition is set as an execution condition only for the replacement pseudo mode. You may make it add. By doing so, when the replacement effect is executed again within a predetermined rotation from the previous replacement effect, it is possible to notify the player that there is a hit in the start memory, and the effect is special. It is possible to have it.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A350).

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A351) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special symbol 2 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A352). Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A353). Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A355).

Thereafter, in step A356, it is checked whether or not the number of holdings is 4 (whether or not the start memory is an upper limit value). If the number of holdings is not 4 (step 376; No), information on the fluctuation pattern is set. A table to be processed is prepared (step A357), and special figure information setting processing (step A358) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A359) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A360) is performed.

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A361) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A361), the decoration special figure corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command including information related to the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

In step A356, it is checked whether or not the number of holdings is the upper limit. If the number of holdings is 4 (step A356; Yes), it is checked whether or not the power transmission support is in progress. If it is under support (step A362; Yes), the game result of the variable display game by the start memory (start memory memorized first among the four pending numbers) started in the change start process is a big hit. Check whether or not. If the fluctuation does not become a big hit (Step A363; No), and a predetermined number of revolutions or more have elapsed since the end of the previously executed replacement mode or replacement pseudo mode (Step A364; Yes), the start winning prize is next. It is checked whether there is a hit in the start memory stored in the storage means (whether there is a start memory for generating a special gaming state) (step A365). When there is a win in the start-up memory (step A365; Yes), the replacement mode execution lottery (step A366) is performed, and when the lottery result of the replacement mode execution lottery performs the replacement mode (step A367; Yes). Performs a replacement mode setting process (step A368). Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A361) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

In step A365, it is checked whether or not there is a winning in the starting memory stored in the starting winning memory means. If no winning is found in the starting memory (step A365; No), a replacement pseudo mode execution lottery ( Step A369) is performed, and if the lottery result of the replacement pseudo mode execution lottery is to perform the replacement pseudo mode (step A370; Yes), a replacement pseudo mode setting process (step A371) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A361) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

In addition, (1) when the power transmission support is not being performed in step A362 (step A362; No), (2) the game result of the variation display game by the start memory started in the variation start process in step A363 is displayed. When it is checked whether or not it is a big hit (step A363; Yes), (3) When a predetermined rotation has not elapsed since the end of the previous replacement mode or replacement pseudo mode (step A364; No), (4) If the replacement mode is not selected in the replacement mode execution lottery in step A367 (step A367; No), and (5) the replacement pseudo mode is not selected in the replacement pseudo mode execution lottery in step A370. If (step A370; No), the process proceeds to the above-described step A357 and changes. Prepare the subject of the table to set the information about the turn. Thereafter, a special figure information setting process (step A358), a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A359), a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A360), and a fluctuation start information setting process (step A361) are performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is performed. finish.

In the special figure 2 variation start process, whether or not the ordinary power support is being executed is included in the conditions for executing the replacement mode or the replacement pseudo mode. The conditions for executing the mode are different. The winning prize for Special Figure 2 varies greatly depending on whether or not there is a power transmission support. If there is no power transmission support, it will be difficult to generate an overflow even if the replacement mode is started. In the fluctuation start process in FIG. 2, the point where the ordinary power support is in progress is one of the execution conditions of the replacement mode or the replacement pseudo mode.

  As described above, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory and starts determining the result of the variable display game Time determination means. Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), and the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

[Replacement mode setting process]
FIG. 15 shows the replacement mode setting process (step A336) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above and the replacement mode setting process (step A367) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. The replacement mode setting process in step A336 and step A367 is the same process.
In this replacement mode setting process, first, information corresponding to the replacement mode variation pattern is prepared (step A380). The change pattern for the replacement mode can be set to a longer change time than usual, in order to increase the operation of the gaming machine when the change is out of reach without reach, or when the start memory number is reserved more than a predetermined number Even in the case of a gaming machine in which a short time fluctuation is set, it is possible to ensure a sufficient fluctuation time to perform the replacement effect.

After that, a special figure information setting process (step A381) for setting special figure information is performed, and subsequently, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A382) for setting a fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. To complete the replacement mode setting process.

[Replacement pseudo mode setting process]
FIG. 16 shows the replacement pseudo mode setting process (step A339) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A339) and the replacement pseudo mode setting process (step A370) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. The replacement pseudo mode setting process in step A339 and step A370 is the same process.
In this replacement pseudo mode setting process, first, information corresponding to the replacement pseudo mode variation pattern is prepared (step A390). Like the replacement mode variation pattern, the replacement pseudo mode variation pattern can be set to a longer variation time than usual. In such a case, even in the case of a gaming machine in which a short-time fluctuation is set in order to increase the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to ensure a sufficient fluctuation time to perform the replacement pseudo effect.

Thereafter, a special figure information setting process (step A391) for setting special figure information is performed, and subsequently, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A392) for setting a fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. To complete the replacement pseudo-mode setting process.

[Starting memory replacement process]
Next, the start memory replacement process will be described. The start memory replacement process shown in FIG. 17 is an interrupt process performed when the replacement mode is executed in the middle of the special figure changing process.

First, it is checked whether or not the replacement mode is being executed. If the replacement mode is being executed (step A400; Yes), next, in the special-purpose start-port switch common processing of FIG. When an input is detected, it is checked whether or not there is an overflow command that is set when the number of special figure holds is already the upper limit or more. When the replacement mode is not being executed (step A400; No) or when the overflow command is not set (step A401; No), the start memory replacement process is terminated as it is.

When the overflow command is set (step A401; Yes), the start memory to be replaced is selected (step A402), and the replacement lottery is executed (step A403). In this embodiment, in step A333 of FIG. 13 FIG. 1 variation start process and step A 364 of FIG. 14 FIG. 2 variation start process, the hit memory determined to be in the memory is selected as the replacement hold. . If there are multiple starting memories that generate a special gaming state, based on a predetermined condition, for example, it may be selected as a replacement target in the order of digestion in the order of early or late, or compare the types of winning big hits Thus, the start memory that generates the jackpot that can obtain a smaller game value may be selected as the replacement target.

After that, the lottery result of the replacement lottery is determined, and the jackpot information stored in the replacement target memory selected in step A402 is compared with the lottery result of the replacement lottery (step A404). In step A405; No), the start memory replacement process is terminated. If the replacement has been won (step A405; Yes), a process for replacing the jackpot information in the start memory to be replaced with the determination result of the replacement lottery (step A406) is performed, and a storage replacement command is transmitted (step A407). Then, the start memory replacement process is completed. If the winner was selected for replacement, the lottery result of the replacement lottery was selected as either Level Up 2, Level Up 1, Level Down 2, or Level Down 1, and was not selected for replacement. Means that the lottery result of the replacement lottery has been won in level-up 0. Details of the replacement lottery and the comparison determination will be described later with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  As described above, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determining unit that determines the game result information in advance based on the random number value corresponding to the start memory stored at the time of starting winning. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as an overflow determination means for determining the occurrence of a start winning overflow. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as storage information changing means for replacing the start memory stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) with other information.

Here, the type of jackpot in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When jackpot 1 is selected in this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state is 16 rounds, and the jackpot probability in the special figure variable display game set after the end of the special gaming state is high. Set to When jackpot 2 is selected, 14 rounds are set as the number of rounds, and a high probability is set as the probability state. When jackpot 3 is selected, 14 rounds are set as the number of rounds, as with jackpot 2, but a low probability is set as the probability state. When the big hit 4 is selected, 10 rounds are set as the number of rounds, and a high probability is set as the probability state. When the big hit 5 is selected, the number of rounds is set to 10 rounds as with the big hit 4, but the probability state is set to a low probability. When the big hit 6 is selected, 2 rounds are set as the number of rounds, and a high probability is set as the probability state. When the big hit 7 is selected, the number of rounds is set to 2 rounds as with the big hit 6, but the probability state is set to a low probability. In addition, after the special gaming state is over, the big power support is generated for the big hit 1 to the big hit 5, whereas the big power support is not generated when the big hit 6 and the big hit 7 are generated. In this way, the jackpot is one of a plurality of types in which there is a difference in the game value obtained by the player, depending on the number of rounds and the game conditions (probability state and open mode of the ordinary train) after the end of the special game state It can be executed by selecting.

The information replacement of the start memory by the replacement lottery performed in the start memory replacement process in FIG. 17 will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, the replacement information selection table A is used for replacement lottery, and one of level-up 2, level-up 1, level-up 0, level-down 1, and level-down 2 is selected. In the replacement information selection table A, the five selection rates are each 20%, and all the options are selected equally.

As shown in FIG. 20, the lottery result selected by the replacement lottery determines which jackpot is to be replaced from a plurality of types of jackpot types according to the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced. .
As shown in FIG. 20 <A>, when the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced is jackpot 2, if level-up 2 or level-up 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, the jackpot information after replacement 1 is set for each jackpot. Since the big hit with a large game value obtained from the big hit 2 before replacement is only the big hit 1, it is assumed here that the big hit 1 is set regardless of which one of the level-ups 1 and 2 is selected. If level down 1 is selected, big hit 4 is set, and if level down 2 is selected, big hit 6 is set. If level-up 0 is selected, the big hit 2 is selected as before replacement.

In this way, when level up 2 or 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, it is replaced with a big hit with a larger number of rounds than in the case of big hit 2 before replacement, which is a change advantageous for the player. However, when level down 1 or 2 is selected, the game is replaced with a jackpot having a smaller number of rounds than in the case of jackpot 2 before replacement, which is a disadvantageous change for the player. However, even if any change occurs, a high probability is set in the probability state, so that the player can take a chance to level up at the risk of several rounds decreasing.

  As shown in FIG. 20 <B>, when the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced is 3, the jackpot 1 is selected if level up 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, and level up 1 is selected. If it is, jackpot 2 is set as the jackpot information after replacement, jackpot 5 is set as the jackpot information after replacement if leveldown 1 is selected, and jackpot 7 is set if leveldown 2 is selected. If level-up 0 is selected, the big hit 3 is selected as before replacement.

Thus, when level up 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, the number of rounds is larger than the big hit 3 before the replacement and the probability state changes to a big hit 1 with a high probability, which is very advantageous for the player. Will be replaced. When level-up 1 is selected, the number of rounds does not change, but since a big hit 2 where a high probability state is set is set, it changes to a state advantageous to the player. When level down 1 is selected, a big hit 5 is set, the probability state remains low and the number of rounds decreases, which is slightly disadvantageous for the player. When level down 2 is selected, the number of rounds is greatly reduced, and the probability state remains low, so the game changes to a jackpot disadvantageous to the player. In this way, when the big hit before replacement is in a low probability state, if the level up is selected by replacement lottery, there is a possibility that the high probability state is changed to the big hit set. For this reason, a sense of expectation for the big hit after the next time occurs, and it is possible to perform a game that is more interesting for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 20 <C>, when the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced is 4, the jackpot 1 is selected if level up 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, and level up 1 is selected. If it is, jackpot 2 is set as the jackpot information after replacement, if jackpot level 6 is selected, jackpot 6 is set, and if jackpot level 2 is selected, jackpot 5 is set as jackpot information after replacement. If level-up 0 is selected, the big hit 4 is selected as before replacement.

  Thus, when level-up 2 or 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, the high probability state is set as in the big hit 4 before the replacement, and the big hit 1 or 2 is increased so that the number of rounds is increased. When level up 2 is selected, an advantageous jackpot 1 is set, which has a larger number of rounds than when level up 1 is selected. When level down 1 is selected, the probability state is set to a high probability state as before replacement, but jackpot 6 with a reduced number of rounds is set, and when level down 2 is selected The number of rounds is the same as before the replacement, but 10 rounds are performed, but a big hit 5 is set which changes the subsequent probability state to the low probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 20 <D>, when the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced is 5, the jackpot 2 is selected if level up 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, and level up 1 is selected. If so, the jackpot 4 is set as the jackpot information after replacement, and if level down 1 or level down 2 is selected, the jackpot 7 is set as the jackpot information after replacement. If level-up 0 is selected, the big hit 5 is selected as before replacement.

Thus, when level-up 2 or 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, it changes to jackpot 2 or 4 in which a high probability state different from that before replacement is set, and particularly when level-up 2 is selected. Since the number of rounds also increases compared to the big hit 5 before replacement, it changes to a big hit that is more advantageous to the player. When the level down 1 or 2 is selected, the jackpot 7 is selected in which the probability state remains in the low probability state and the number of rounds decreases. As with the big hit 5 before the replacement, the big hit with the low probability state selected is only the big hit 7 with a small number of rounds. Therefore, the big hit 7 is set here regardless of which of the level downs 1 and 2 is selected. .

  As shown in FIG. 20 <E>, when the jackpot information of the start memory to be replaced is jackpot 6, if levelup 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, jackpot 2 is selected and levelup 1 is selected. If so, the jackpot 4 is set as the jackpot information after replacement, and if level down 1 or level down 2 is selected, the jackpot 7 is set as the jackpot information after replacement. If level-up 0 is selected, the big hit 6 is selected as before replacement.

As described above, when level up 2 or 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, the number of rounds changes to 2 or 4 with a larger number of rounds than before replacement, and particularly when level up 2 is selected, the number of rounds is changed. Will increase to a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player. When level down 1 or 2 is selected, the number of rounds is the same as before the replacement, but jackpot 7 is selected that makes the probability state a low probability state. Since the big hit with a smaller gaming value than the big hit 6 before replacement is only the big hit 7, the big hit 7 is set here regardless of which of the level downs 1 and 2 is selected.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 <F>, when the jackpot information of the starting memory that is the replacement target is the jackpot 7, if the level-up 2 is selected in the replacement lottery, the jackpot 4 is increased to the level-up 1 If is selected, jackpot 6 is set as the jackpot information after replacement, and if level down 1 or level down 2 is selected, the jackpot memory is removed and replaced with memory, and the starting memory is set. If level up 0 is selected, the big hit 7 is selected as before replacement.

  Thus, when level up 2 or 1 is selected in the replacement lottery, a high probability state is set, and the number of rounds is changed to 2 or 4 with a larger number of rounds than before replacement. In particular, when level-up 2 is selected, the number of rounds is further increased, which is a big hit that is more advantageous for the player. When the level down 1 or 2 is selected, the detachment memory is selected as the starting memory after the replacement. Since the jackpot 7 before replacement is the smallest jackpot of the game value obtained, it is assumed that when the level down is selected, the winning memory that has been won in the special gaming state is lost and replaced with the stored memory.

As described above, basically, when level-up 2 or level-up 1 is selected by replacement lottery, the replacement is performed to generate a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than before replacement, and level down 1 Alternatively, when the level down 2 is selected, the replacement is performed, so that a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player than before the replacement occurs. Further, when level up 2 is selected, a jackpot that is more advantageous than when level up 1 is selected occurs, and when level down 2 is selected, level down 1 is selected than when level down 1 is selected. Furthermore, it is distributed so that an unfavorable jackpot is generated. In addition, when level-up 0 is selected, the same information as the start memory jackpot information to be replaced is selected, and no change due to replacement lottery occurs.

As a result, even if an overflow prize occurs, if the replacement lottery determination result based on the overflow prize is leveled up, a more advantageous jackpot is obtained, so the overflow prize is not wasted, and the overflow ball It becomes possible to give a new gameability. In addition, since a player who desires a more advantageous jackpot will actively generate an overflow and aim to improve the level, it is possible to prevent stoppage when the starting memory number is the upper limit value. Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot 1 which is the jackpot that is most advantageous to the player is not selected by random lottery based on the start prize, and can be selected only by replacement lottery. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in replacement lottery.

Further, the execution of the replacement effect or the replacement simulation effect itself becomes a notification effect that there may be a big hit in the start-up memory. Therefore, if the player wants to generate a big jackpot with a large game value, if he / she actively generates an overflow ball, he / she can challenge to raise the jackpot level by executing a replacement lottery. However, since there is a possibility that the jackpot level may be lowered, the player who dislikes that the level may be lowered does not execute the replacement lottery by not generating the overflow ball when the replacement effect is started. In this way, depending on whether or not the player generates an overflow ball, whether he wants to generate a big hit that can obtain a large game value even with some risk, or wants to play the game safely avoiding the risk, Depending on the player's operation, it is possible to play a game with a desired game characteristic.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second example of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the second embodiment includes an overflow information determination means, and when an overflow occurs during the replacement mode, a different lottery table is selected based on the determination result of the overflow information and a replacement lottery is performed. And

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 21 is performed instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. In this special figure start port switch common process, when a start winning exceeding the upper limit value of the special figure reservation number is detected (step A260; No), an overflow information determination process (step A273) is performed.

[Overflow information judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the overflow information determination process, first, the big hit determination process (step A501) is performed using the random number value acquired when the overflow ball has won, and the determination result is a big hit (step A502; Yes). ), The replacement information table B is set as a table used for replacement lottery (step A503), an overflow command setting process is performed, and the overflow information determination process is terminated. If the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot (step A502; No), the replacement information table C is set as a table used for replacement lottery (step A504), and overflow command setting processing (step A505) is performed to determine overflow information. The process ends.
As described above, the game control device 100 serves as overflow information determination means for determining the overflow game result information based on the random number value acquired based on the start winning when the overflow occurs.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the replacement information table, the replacement information table B and the replacement information table C have different probabilities of selecting a replacement lottery result. In the replacement information table C set when the determination result of the overflow ball is out of place, the selection ratios of all the options are equally allocated as in the replacement information table A of the first embodiment shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the replacement information table B set when the determination result of the overflow ball is a win, the selection rate of level-up 2 and level-up 3 is 35% and the selection rate of level-up 0 is 30%, respectively. It is set so that the level downs 1 and 2 are not selected.

According to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, even if the determination result of the overflow ball is a big hit, as a special figure variable game, the right to execute the variable display game and the big hit due to the start winning are invalid. In the replacement lottery triggered by the occurrence of the overflow, it is possible to use a lottery table that makes it easy to select a level-up advantageous to the player, and it is possible to use it in a game without wasting a jackpot at the overflow.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third example of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. The gaming machine of the third embodiment includes overflow information determination means as in the second embodiment. If an overflow occurs during the replacement mode, the start memory is replaced based on the determination result of the overflow information. That is, in this embodiment, the replacement process is performed using the determination result of the generated overflow information without performing the replacement lottery triggered by the occurrence of the overflow as in the first and second embodiments.

[Overflow information judgment processing]
The overflow information determination process performed in step A273 of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 21 is the process shown in FIG. 24 in the third embodiment.
First, a jackpot determination process (step A511) is performed using the random number value acquired when the overflow ball has won, and if the determination result is a jackpot (step A512; Yes), an overflow command setting process (step A513) is performed. To finish the overflow information determination process. If the jackpot determination result is not a jackpot (step A512; No), the overflow information determination process is terminated. That is, when the determination result of the overflow is not a big hit, the start memory is not replaced.

[Starting memory replacement process]
Next, the start memory replacement process in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, it is checked whether the replacement mode is being executed. If the replacement mode is being executed (step A410; Yes), it is checked whether there is an overflow command (step A411). When the replacement mode is not being executed (step A410; No) or when the overflow command is not set (step A411; No), the start memory replacement process is terminated as it is.

If an overflow command is set in step A411 (step A411; Yes), the start memory to be replaced is selected (step A412), the start memory jackpot information and the overflow determination result to be replaced. Is compared (step A413). As a result of the comparison, if the big hit of the start memory that is the replacement target is a big hit that is more advantageous to the player (step A414; Yes), the start memory replacement process is terminated without changing the memory. If the big hit of the overflow ball is more advantageous to the player than the big hit of the starting memory that is the replacement target (Step A414; No), the big hit information of the starting memory that is the replacement target is the overflow hit ball. A storage replacement process (step A415) for replacing the determined jackpot information is performed, a storage replacement command is transmitted (step A416), and the startup storage replacement process is terminated.

According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, even if the determination result of the overflow ball is a big hit, as a special figure fluctuation game, the right to execute the variable display game and the big hit due to the start winning are invalid. If you win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the jackpot in the start memory due to the overflow, you can change the jackpot of the start memory to a more advantageous jackpot that should be invalidated by the overflow. Can be used in games without wasting a big hit.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

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

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

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

  Then, a scene control process (step B22) relating to the control of the game effect is performed, and when an error occurs in the gaming machine, the gaming machine error monitoring that performs a corresponding notification based on the error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 Processing (step B23) is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

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

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

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

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 28 shows a base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been received correctly, the command is determined, and the command is classified for later processing. Perform the process.

  Next, a background process (step B52) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B53), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B54) is performed for setting the special display start memory display displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. A small hit stock display process (step B55) for updating the small hit stock display 41a for informing the number of stocks is performed.

  Then, a customer waiting demo process (step B56) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed, and a scene control / display process (step B57) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this scene control / display process, a notice character and the like and a display priority are set. After that, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B58) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start winning memory means (game control device 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a display control means.

FIG. 29 to FIG. 32 show examples of display effects performed on the display device 41.
The display device 41 has a display area in a variation display unit 411 that displays the variation display game (decoration display variation display game) by varying the identification information 413 to 415 and a storage display unit 412 that displays the number of stored start memories. It is divided. Further, the memory display unit 412 is divided into a special figure 1 storage display area for displaying the start memories H1 to H4 in FIG. 1 and a special figure 2 storage display area for displaying the start memories H5 to H8 in FIG. In each storage display area, a hold display is performed for each start memory, and the display is displayed from the left in the order of the start memories stored in the special drawings 1 and 2. FIG. 29 (c) shows a state in which the start memory of FIG. 1 is 3 and the start memory of FIG. 2 is 0. H1 to H3 with the start memory are gray solid lines, and H4 to H8 without the start memory. Shows a hold display with a white circle.

As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the maximum number of starting memories (here, the number of holdings in FIG. 1) is stored up to four, and if there is a hit in the memory, a replacement mode execution lottery is performed. Here, in the hold display from H1 to H4, “outside” will be described for the out-of-order storage and “present” will be described for the hit storage. When the replacement mode is selected with a predetermined probability in the replacement mode execution lottery, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the replacement effect corresponding to the replacement mode is displayed along with the start of the variation of the next variation display game. Executed in Here, as an effect at the start of the replacement mode, a display of “pounding chance!” Is performed with the appearance of the character K1, and an effect suggesting the start of the replacement mode is performed. The identification information 413 to 415 is displayed small on a part of the fluctuation display portion 411. When the replacement mode is not selected, the normal effect is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 29C, and the replacement mode and the replacement effect are not executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the maximum number of starting memories (holding number) is stored, and if there is no hit in the memory, a replacement pseudo mode execution lottery is performed, and a predetermined probability When the replacement pseudo mode is selected, a change pseudo effect corresponding to the replacement pseudo mode is executed in the fluctuation display section 411 of the display device 41 as the next fluctuation display game starts, as shown in FIG. Here, as an effect at the start of the replacement pseudo mode, a display of “pounding chance!” Is performed with the appearance of the character K1, and an effect suggesting the start of the replacement pseudo mode is performed. The replacement pseudo effect is a display mode that is difficult to distinguish from the replacement effect shown in FIG. When the replacement pseudo mode is not selected, the normal effect is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 29C, and the replacement pseudo mode and the replacement pseudo effect are not executed.

  Up to four starting memory numbers are stored, and even when there is a hit in the memory, the starting memory 1 (starting memory for performing the next variable display game, H1) that is digested first is a big hit. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 30, the replacement effect is not executed, and the normal effect is selected. By preventing the replacement effect from being executed during the fluctuation of the starting memory that is a big hit, it is possible to concentrate on the display mode of the running variable display game without causing the player's consciousness to be directed to the replacement effect. it can.

Next, display examples during the replacement effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 31 and 32 show display examples on the display device 41, and FIG. 33 shows time charts before and after the replacement mode.
FIG. 31 (a) shows a state where the start effect of the replacement effect is performed as shown in FIG. 29 (b) (FIG. 33; t1), and the start memory number of the special figure 1 is three. One of the three start memories stored at the time of the start effect is selected as the replacement start memory. Here, when a new winning in the start memory of FIG. 1 is detected and the start memory number of FIG. 1 reaches the upper limit, a replacement that suggests a battle between the character K1 and the character K2 with a display of “pounding chance first round” is displayed. The display is switched to the mode effect (FIG. 33; t2). Thereafter, when no new start winning is detected until the end timing of the replacement mode (FIG. 33; t5) and no overflow has occurred, as shown in FIG. “Draw” is displayed as a result of the battle between the characters, and the start-up memory that has been the replacement target is not replaced, and the replacement effect ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 31D, at the start of the next change (FIG. 33; t6), the normal display is returned to and the change display game is executed.

  FIG. 32 (b) shows a state in which the special figure 1 start memory number reaches the upper limit after the replacement mode is started, as in FIG. 31 (b). When a new special figure 1 start memory is detected in this state and an overflow occurs, a replacement lottery is performed (FIG. 33; t3). If the result of the replacement lottery is level up 1 or 2, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), “Victory” is displayed and an effect suggesting that the level up is won and an effect is given to the character K1. When the effect of winning the character K2 is performed and the result of the replacement lottery is level down 1 or 2, “defeat” is displayed as shown in FIG. 32 (e) and the level down is won. An effect that suggests this is performed, and an effect that the character K1 is defeated by the character K2 is performed. In the case of FIGS. 32 (d) and (e), the game information in the start memory that is the replacement target in the start memory is replaced in accordance with the winning contents of the replacement lottery. If the result of replacement lottery is level-up 0, as shown in FIG. 32 (f), “Draw” is displayed and an effect suggesting that replacement is not performed is performed, and the character K1 and The effect that the character K2 draws is performed, and the game information in the start memory that was the replacement target is not replaced.

  When the result of the replacement lottery for the first overflow ball is displayed as shown in FIGS. 32D, 32E and 32F, the first pounding chance is completed, and as shown in FIG. ”And the message“ Let's do our best! ”And the effect suggesting the battle between the character K1 and the character K2 starts again (FIG. 33; t4). If an overflow occurs again during the second round of throbbing chances, the replacement process may be performed again on the same start memory as the start memory that was the replacement object in the first replacement lottery. When there are a plurality of hit memories, the replacement process may be performed by changing the hit memory that was not initially selected as the replacement object to the replacement object.

  Even in the case where the replacement pseudo effect is being executed, when the start memory number reaches the upper limit, an effect suggesting a battle between characters is started as shown in FIGS. 31 (b) and 32 (b). When the overflow of the start memory occurs, an effect of drawing characters as shown in FIG.

The start timing of the replacement mode and the replacement pseudo mode is executed at the start of the next variable display game when the start memory reaches the upper limit during the execution of the variable display game. As shown in FIG. 33; t5, the end timing of the replacement pseudo mode is such that the mode ends first with the fluctuation time of the fluctuation remaining for a predetermined time (FIG. 33; T7). . During this predetermined time (T7), the display device 41 displays the result of the battle between the characters as a draw and ends the replacement mode as shown in FIG. Competitive effects end abruptly, replacement results will end immediately without displaying the result of replacement lottery in a fully recognizable manner for the player, or the display result of replacement lottery will change next time after the end of replacement mode It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the process is executed across the range.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above includes a variable display device that can display a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a start winning area for a game ball that flows down the game area (a start winning port 36, a normal variable winning apparatus). 37) a game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning in 37), and a special game advantageous to the player when the game result of the variable display game is a special result. A game machine capable of generating a state, wherein the game control means can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of random numbers acquired based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area as a starting memory together with a right to execute a variable display game Start winning storage means, pre-determining means for preliminarily determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the start storage stored in the start winning storage means, and start memorized in the start winning storage means Overflow determination means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of memory, and a game result of a variable display game that is operated based on establishment of a predetermined condition and executed by starting memory Storage information changing means that can be replaced with game result information different from the game result information determined by the determining means, and the predetermined condition for operating the information changing means includes determination of occurrence of overflow by the overflow determining means Yes.

  Accordingly, since the stored information can be changed in response to an overflow that is normally wasted, it is possible to give a new gameability to the overflow and enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the player is prevented from avoiding the overflow, it is possible to prevent the stop when the start-up memory is accumulated near the upper limit, and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

The storage information changing means executes replacement lottery based on establishment of a predetermined condition, determines replacement information based on the determination result of the random number for replacement acquired by replacement lottery, and the start stored in the start winning storage means The game result of the variable display game executed by storage can be replaced with a different game result.

  Therefore, since the game result information based on the starting memory determined at the time of winning is changed by performing the replacement lottery result, the lottery in which an advantageous special game state can be selected can be executed a plurality of times. Will increase.

The game control device further includes overflow information determination means for determining overflow game result information based on a random value acquired based on a start winning when an overflow occurs, and the stored information change means is configured to store the overflow game result. Replacement information is determined based on the determination result of the information, and the game result of the variable display game executed by the start memory stored in the start winning storage means can be replaced.

  Therefore, the stored information can be changed triggered by an overflow that would normally be wasted, and the lottery result at the time of starting winning in the overflow is related to the replacement contents of the memory. It is possible to enhance interest. In addition, since the player is prevented from avoiding the overflow, it is possible to prevent the stop when the start-up memory is accumulated near the upper limit, and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

Further, the game control device can generate a plurality of special game states having different game values obtained by the player, and any one of the plurality of special game states is selected based on a random value, and the stored information is changed. The means is determined to be game result information for generating a special game state by a prior determination means among a plurality of start memories stored in the start winning storage means as a start memory for replacing the game result of the variable display game. The stored information can be changed so that a special gaming state is generated in which a gaming value different from the gaming value of the special gaming state stored in the starting memory selected as the starting memory is selected. It is said.

  Therefore, if you win a small jackpot with a small game value, it may be changed to a big jackpot with a large game value after winning. Can increase the interest of the player.

  In addition, the replacement information includes information that generates a special gaming state that can give a greater gaming value than the type of special result set before replacement, and the type of special result set before replacement Includes information for generating a special gaming state that can be given a smaller gaming value.

  Therefore, since the game value may be changed to a small jackpot, the player can be thrilled and excited, and the fun of the game is enhanced. In addition, the player does not become too advantageous, and the profit balance between the player and the game store can be balanced.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

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

10 gaming machine 32 game area 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
37b Movable member (conversion member)
41 Display device (decorative display device)
411 Fluctuation display unit 412 Storage display unit 100 Game control device (game control unit, start storage unit, advance determination unit, overflow determination unit, overflow information determination unit, storage information change unit)

Claims (5)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information, a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in a start winning area of a game ball flowing down the game area, A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the game result of the variable display game is a special result,
The game control means includes
A starting prize storage means capable of storing a random number value acquired based on winning of a game ball in the starting prize area together with a right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number as a starting memory;
Pre-determining means for preliminarily determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting memory stored in the starting winning memory means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting memorized numbers stored in the starting prize storing means;
Storage information changing means that operates based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can replace the game result of the variable display game executed by the start-up memory with game result information different from the game result information determined by the prior determination means. And comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition for operating the stored information changing means includes determination of occurrence of overflow by the overflow determining means. The stored information changing means is
A replacement lottery is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The replacement information is determined based on the determination result of the replacement random number obtained by the replacement lottery, and the game result of the variable display game executed by the start memory stored in the start winning storage means is replaced with a different game result. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is possible. The game control device includes overflow information determination means for determining overflow game result information based on a random number value acquired based on a starting prize when the overflow occurs.
The stored information changing means is
The replacement information is determined based on the determination result of the overflow game result information, and the game result of the variable display game executed by the start memory stored in the start winning storage means can be replaced. The gaming machine according to 1. The game control device can generate a plurality of special game states having different game values obtained by a player, and any one of the plurality of special game states is selected based on the random number value,
The stored information changing means is
As the start memory for replacing the game result of the variable display game, it is determined that the game result information causes the special determination state to be generated by the prior determination means among the plurality of start memories stored in the start winning storage means. Selected starting memory,
The stored information can be changed so that a special gaming state that executes a gaming value different from the gaming value of the special gaming state stored in the starting memory selected as the starting memory for performing the replacement is generated. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The replacement information includes
Information that generates a special gaming state that can give a higher game value than the special result type set before replacement, and a smaller game value than the special result type set before replacement 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising information for generating a possible special gaming state.