JP2013154032A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing an occurrence of ball clogging in a game ball flow path positioned below a winning pocket and capable of enlarging a playfield.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: a game board 30 where a playfield 31 is sectioned and formed; a winning pocket 40 that is projected ahead of the surface of the game board and that a game ball flowing down the playfield 31 can enter; and an out port 42, provided on the lower side part of the winning pocket, for discharging a game ball flowing down the playfield 31 to the outside. In the game machine, a game ball flow path 110 positioned below the winning pocket 40 and guiding the game ball that is flowing down to the out port 42 is provided. The game ball flow path 110 includes a first flow path 120 positioned ahead of the surface of the game board 30 and extended in left and right directions, and a second flow path 130 positioned on the rear side from the surface of the game board and arranged side by side behind the first flow path 120, and the first flow path 120 and the second flow path 130 are communicated.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a game area is defined on the surface of the game board, and a start winning area in which a game ball can be won and a display unit capable of displaying identification information and the like are displayed in the game area. Some display devices have a center case having an opening that allows the display to be visually recognized. Such a gaming machine starts a special figure change display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information (symbols and symbols) displayed on the display device fluctuate based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area. When the execution result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode determined in advance, a special gaming state (hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player, and the player earns a lot of profit. It becomes possible to do.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that includes a movable effect device on a game board, and that makes a movable effect of the movable effect device appear in a front position of the display device in accordance with the gaming state, thereby performing a strong game effect. Has been.

JP 2007-222515 A

  In recent years, gaming machines tend to increase the effect of the production by increasing the size of the movable effect device, and the center case is also increased in size as the size of the movable effect device increases. When the center case is enlarged, the game area is compressed and narrows. In such a gaming machine, a game ball channel (a channel formed between a game area partition member and a general winning port) that is located below the general winning port and guides the game ball that has flowed down to the out port. ) Also becomes narrower, and it is easy for ball clogging and ball clogging to occur when a plurality of game balls flow between the bottom of the general prize opening and the bottom of the game ball channel (game ball rolling surface). There's a problem.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing the occurrence of a ball clogging in a game ball flow channel located below a winning opening and expanding a game area. The purpose is to do.

  The present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area defined on a surface thereof, a winning opening that projects forward from the surface of the gaming board and allows a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area to win, and a lower side of the winning opening. And a game machine having an out port for discharging a game ball flowing down the game area to the outside, a game ball located below the winning port and flowing down the side of the winning port A game ball channel that guides to the out port, the game ball channel being located in front of the surface of the game board and extending in the left-right direction of the winning port And a second flow path positioned behind the surface of the game board and juxtaposed behind the first flow path, and the game ball flowing down the first flow path is the second The first flow path and the second flow path are communicated so that they can enter the flow path.

  According to the present invention, the game ball channel includes the second channel behind the first channel, and guides the game ball to the out port using these two channels. Therefore, even if the prize opening is formed at a position closer to the guide rail in order to expand the game area, it is possible to secure a flow-down space in the game ball flow path and suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the game ball flow path. It becomes.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. (A)-(C) is a table which shows a public train release mode, a special drawing lottery probability, and a special winning opening opening time. It is a perspective view of a game board. (A) is a front view of the side base disposed in the lower left portion of the game board, and (B) is a perspective view of the side base. It is a figure explaining the 1st modification of a game ball channel. It is a figure explaining the 2nd modification of a game ball channel. It is a figure explaining the 3rd modification of a game ball channel. It is a figure explaining the 4th modification of a game ball channel. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of a game machine. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the presentation control apparatus of a game machine. It is a flowchart of the first half of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count switch monitoring process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half of the special figure display process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half of the special figure display middle process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the time reduction fluctuation frequency update process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fanfare / interval which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process transfer setting process during special winning opening opening which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process 2 transfer setting process during the big prize opening opening | release which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special winning opening open | release process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process 2 during the big prize opening opening | release which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a small hitting fanfare which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hits process transfer setting process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit middle process transfer setting process 2 which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the middle hit process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the small hit remaining ball process transfer setting process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the general power prize switch monitoring process which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a usual figure display which a game control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1stCPU main process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows 2ndCPU main process which the microcomputer for video control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal game process which the microcomputer for video control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st scene control process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process at the time of winning which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern information setting process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a game which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the game completion which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in case a successful effect is performed in a specific effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in case a revival effect is performed in a specific effect. It is a figure showing the modification of specific production. It is a flowchart which shows the process during change which the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the game machine by 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the frequency | count management process of the fluctuation | variation which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern information setting process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a game which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the game completion which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the ending process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific effect performed in the gaming machine by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the fluctuation | variation which the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the gaming machine by 3rd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern information setting process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the game completion which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the fanfare process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the middle hit process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of the big winning opening winning which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the end process at the time of the big prize opening winning which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the ending process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit / abrupt end ending process which the microcomputer for main control of an effect control apparatus performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect which are performed in the gaming machine by 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure showing other examples of the 1st specific production and the 2nd specific production performed in the gaming machine by a 3rd embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the gaming machine, front, rear, left, and right refer to a direction (a direction viewed from the player) viewed from the gaming machine.

  A gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that the right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 10) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 11) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission mode of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 11) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive (for example, rotationally drive) the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 11).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A state (abnormality) notification LED 12 for notifying an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the left movable illumination 9. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the state (abnormality) notification LED 12 is turned on or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 10) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 10).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 10), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 10).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  The fixed panel 13 fixed to the lower part of the front frame 5 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for controlling the operation of the ball launcher. When the player turns the operation unit 15, the ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the special figure variable display game on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2). In the normal game state, the game effect pattern may be changeable by operating the effect button 17.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state in which the result of the special figure variation display game is likely to be a big hit, and the execution time of the normal figure variation display game is shortened from the normal time to improve the number of game executions per unit time. Time-short state (time shortening variation state), big hit game state (special game state), and the like.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided.

  Next, the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30.

  The game board 30 is provided with guide rails 33 and 44 as partition members on the surface of a rectangular game board main body 32 made of plywood, plastic, or the like, thereby forming a substantially circular game region 31.

  A center case 34 having an opening 34 a is disposed in the game area 31. An opening having a shape along the outer periphery of the center case 34 is formed in the game board 30, and the center case 34 is fitted into the opening of the game board 30 from the front.

  On the back side of the game board 30, a control base unit including a variable display device 35 is disposed. The variation display device 35 includes a display unit (display screen) 35a capable of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information varies. In addition to the variable display device 35, the control base unit is provided with a movable decoration device 70 capable of executing an operation effect and a light emission effect.

  The display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35 is visible through the opening 34 a of the center case 34. The display unit 35a of the variation display device 35 is a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and is based on the progress of the game, such as a plurality of identification information (decoration special drawing) and characters that produce a special ornament variation display game. An image is displayed. The variable display device 35 has a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) on the display unit 35a, and is configured to be able to display an independent image in each display area. ing.

  The game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34 is provided with a normal figure start gate 36 (normal figure start winning area) that establishes a start condition for a normal symbol (normal figure) variable display game when a game ball passes. Is done.

  The game area 31 below the center case 34 is provided with a first start winning port 37 (first special prize opening 37) that gives a start condition for the first special symbol fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game) based on the winning of a game ball. The figure start winning area) is arranged. In the center case 34, the warp passage 81 for guiding the game balls flowing down the game area 31 to the inside of the center case 34 and the game balls passing through the warp passage 81 can roll and roll. A stage portion 82 is provided for allowing the game ball to flow down to the game area 31 above the first start winning opening 37.

  On the right side of the center case 34, a second start winning opening 38 (second special figure start winning) that gives start conditions for the second special symbol change display game (second special figure change display game) based on the winning of the game ball. Region) is disposed. The second start winning opening 38 includes an opening / closing portion 38a (general power) for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 38.

  When the opening / closing portion 38a closes the second start winning opening 38, the game ball flowing down the game area 31 becomes unable to win the second start winning opening 38 (a disadvantageous state for the player). It flows down without winning the second start winning opening 38.

  On the other hand, when the result of the normal variation display game is a hit and the opening / closing part 38a opens the second start winning opening 38, the game ball flowing down the game area 31 can flow into the second starting winning opening 38. It becomes a state (a state advantageous for the player). The open / close portion 38a is configured to guide the game ball flowing down the game area 31 to the second start winning opening 38 in the open state. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to flow into the second start winning opening 38 while the opening / closing part 38a is open.

  The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing part 38a provided in the second start winning opening 38 is controlled by the game control device 600 (see FIG. 10). The game control device 600 (game control means) generates the ordinary power support state by increasing the occurrence frequency of the easy winning state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy winning state. As described above, the game control device 600 includes the opening / closing control means (auxiliary game execution means) for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing portion 38a.

  The opening mode of the opening / closing portion 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is set as shown in FIG. 3A. At the time of ordinary power support, the opening time of the opening / closing portion 38a is 5.8 seconds, and there is no ordinary power support. Normally, the opening time of the opening / closing part 38a is 0.3 seconds or 5.8 seconds. Normally, 5.8 seconds having a long opening time is easily selected.

  In the game areas 31 on both the left and right sides of the first start winning opening 37, a plurality of general winning openings 40 are provided which satisfy only the conditions for paying out a winning ball when a winning game ball is won. The left side base 100 is formed with three general winning openings 40, and the right side base 200 is formed with one general winning opening 40.

  In the game area 31 below the first start winning opening 37, an attacker-type opening / closing door 41a that can be opened by turning in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by a large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 10). There is provided a special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening having When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (first or second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit, the special variable prize winning device 41 is in an open state from a state in which the big prize opening is closed (blocking state disadvantageous to the player). By converting to (a state advantageous to the player) and facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening, the player is given a prize ball. The game control device 600 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening (special winning opening). As described above, the game control device 600 includes special prize opening opening / closing control means (special game state generating means).

  In addition to the above-mentioned starting prize opening and the like, the game area 31 discharges a windmill 39 that changes the flow direction of the game ball, a flow direction changing member such as a obstacle nail, and a game ball that has flowed down without winning a prize to the outside. An out port 42 is disposed.

  In addition, in the lower right part of the game board 30, a special figure fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game), the special figure winning memory number (the first special figure) Fluctuation display game and second special figure fluctuation display game start memory number), ordinary figure fluctuation display game usual figure fluctuation display, ordinary figure winning memory number (ordinary figure fluctuation display game start memory number), and determination of jackpot A collective display device 50 for displaying the number of rounds and the like is provided.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball launched by the ball launcher is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined by the guide rails 33 and 44, and dropped by the direction changing member (not shown). The game area 31 flows down while changing the direction.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the player left strikes (adjusts the firing force of the game ball and strikes the fired game ball to flow down through the left side of the center case 34) or right strike. (Adjusting the launching force of the game ball and launching it so that the launched game ball flows down through the right side of the center case 34). In the normal game state immediately after the start of the game, etc. When the player makes a left-hand hit, and the base-line fluctuation display game is won in the normal power support state, the player makes a right-hand hit. Note that a left-handed or right-handed instruction is displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 so that the player can easily make a game according to the gaming state.

  In the case of left-handed, the game ball flows down the game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34 and is placed in the general winnings arranged on the left side of the first start winning port 37 and the first starting winning port 37. The game is won in the mouth 40 or discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1 through the out mouth 42 provided at the lowermost part of the gaming area 31. The game ball guided to the stage portion 82 through the warp passage 81 also wins the first start winning opening 37 or wins the general winning opening 40 on the left side of the first starting winning opening 37.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 37, the collective display device 50 executes the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game is variably displayed. It is executed by the device 35. In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like varies (scrolls) is started, and an image related to the decoration special diagram variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. When a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37 at a predetermined timing, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a special result. Stops when all the figures are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened to enter a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state).

  In the big hit game state, the special prize winning opening of the special variable prize winning device 41 is in a closed state (a disadvantageous situation for the player) until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls win the big prize opening. ) Is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball can be easily received. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a player is given a game value capable of acquiring many game balls. One round is defined as opening the grand prize opening until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening. The number of rounds continues.

  By the way, when the player makes a right turn in the normal game state or in the general electric power support state, when the player hits the right, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 38 through the opening / closing part 38a. When winning, the collective display device 50 executes the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed by the fluctuation display device 35. In the variation display device 35, a decoration special figure variation display game in which identification information composed of three numbers and the like varies (scrolls) is started, and an image related to the decoration special diagram variation display game is displayed on the display unit 35a. When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 38 at a predetermined timing, the result of the second special figure variation display game is a special result. Stops when all the figures are aligned. In this case, the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened to enter a special gaming state (a big hit gaming state).

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the game progresses while the player makes a left or right strike. In FIG. 2, the normal start gate 36 is arranged in the game area 31 on the left side of the center case 34. However, the game on the right side of the center case 34 is always performed in the normal power support state. You may arrange | position in the area | region 31. In such a case, the general start gate 36 may be arranged upstream of the second start winning opening 38 so that the game ball that has passed the normal start starting gate 36 wins the second start winning opening 38. Alternatively, it may be disposed on the downstream side.

  Also, when the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 is reduced to one or two, etc. (that is, the open / close portion 38a is opened at the time of general power support). Even if the base ball currently supported by the ordinary power system is less than 100 due to the game balls not winning in the second start winning opening 38, the number of winning balls is larger upstream than the second starting winning opening 38 (for example, 10). Individual) If the general winning opening 40 is arranged, the base during the ordinary power support will not be extremely lowered (the player's ball will be extremely reduced during the ordinary power support), and the player will be extremely There is no disadvantage. In addition, the general winning opening 40 is located downstream of the normal drawing starting gate 36 and upstream of the second starting winning opening 38 so that the execution frequency of the normal map change display game during the general electric power support is not reduced. Although it is good to arrange | position, you may provide the general winning opening 40 in the upstream and downstream of the 2nd start winning opening 38, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the gaming machine 1 is configured to generate a big hit and a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the normal gaming state (normal state) where there is no general power support and the probability is low, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 1/300. It is a small hit with a probability of 300, otherwise it is off. The result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 1/300 and a small hit with a probability of 299/300.

  In the gaming state with ordinary power support and a high probability, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 10/300, and a small hit with a probability of 10/300, and otherwise it is off. The result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 10/300, and a small hit with a probability of 10/300, and otherwise it is off.

  In the game state with no power support and a high probability, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 10/300, a small hit with a probability of 100/300, and the other is off. The result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 10/300 and a small hit with a probability of 290/300.

  In the gaming state with ordinary power support and a low probability, the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 1/300, a small hit with a probability of 10/300, and a loss in other cases. The result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit with a probability of 10/300, and a small hit with a probability of 10/300, and otherwise it is off.

  Note that the occurrence of big hits and small hits is controlled by the game control device 600. The game control device 600 includes special game state generation means for generating a big hit game state (special game state) when the execution result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode. Specific game state generating means for generating a small hit game state (specific game state) when the execution result becomes the specific result mode is included.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (C), the big hits according to the special figures 1 and 2 are 16 round A probability variation big hits (16RA big hits), 16 round B probability variable big hits (16RB big hits), and so-called sudden hits (with few balls) There are three patterns of 2-round probability variation big hits (2R big hits) as sudden probability changes in which the big hit probability changes via the big hits. With these jackpots, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is changed from the normal probability state (low probability state) to the probability variation state (until the probability state of the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times)) (High probability state). In addition, after the special game state by the 16RA probability change big hit and the 16RB probability change big hit, the short time state (the public power support state) is set until 50 special figure change display games are executed. Time-short execution control is performed by the time-short execution means (time-short state generation means) of the game control device 600. Note that the number of special figure variable display games that are in a high probability state for each type of jackpot may be set to be different (16R big hit> 2R big hit), or a variable display game that is in a short time state for each big hit type. The number of times may be set differently (16R big hit> 2R big hit).

  In the small hit, the probability state of the special figure variation display game does not change after the small hit game ends. The probability state of the special figure variation display game after the big hit game and after the small hit game is controlled by the game control device 600. As described above, the game control device 600 includes the probability state control means (probability fluctuation state generation means).

  In the 16 RA big hit, the opening of the opening / closing door 41a (big prize opening) in the first round is set to a short opening, and the opening of the opening / closing door 41a after the second round is set to a long opening. In the first round, the opening and closing of the open / close door 41a for 0.8 seconds is repeated 8 times, and intermittent opening is performed. After the second round, the open / close door 41a opens for 25 seconds every round.

  With 16RB big hit, the opening of the door 41a is set to be long open in all rounds. Therefore, in each round, the open / close door 41a is opened for 25 seconds.

  In 2R big hit, the opening of the door 41a is set to a short opening in all rounds. Therefore, in each round, the open / close door 41a is opened for 0.8 seconds.

  In the case of a small hit, the opening / closing door 41a is opened for 0.8 seconds twice during one round, and intermittent opening is performed. In this way, by setting the opening / closing mode of the door 41a (big winning opening) during the small hitting to be the same as the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing door 41a (big winning port) during the 2R big hitting, It becomes difficult to distinguish 2R jackpots, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. Further, even if the game state after 2R big hit and after the small hit are not set to the same power support state, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the small hit and the 2R big hit. Therefore, after 2R big hit and after small hit, the game effect mode in the fluctuation display device 35 is shifted to the probability fuzzy mode in which the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is not clearly noticed, and the probability notice condition is satisfied (a predetermined number of special effects). Due to the fact that the figure change display game has been executed, the probability notification lottery performed for each special figure change display game has been won, and a specific effect (winning effect) to be described later is executed) The probability state is notified by shifting (returning) to the normal performance mode.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). The condition device is operated means that, for example, a big hit state occurs and a specific flag for continuously operating the special variable winning device 41 as the special electric accessory is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where, for example, a small lottery is won. 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.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 5 (A), and FIG. 5 (B), the structure of the side base 100 attached to the lower left part of the game area 31 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game board 30. FIG. 5A is a front view of the side base 100, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the side base 100.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the side base 100 is attached to the front surface of the game board 30 at the lower left portion of the game area 31.

  As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5A, the side base 100 includes three general winning ports 40 and a game ball channel 110 positioned below the general winning ports 40. In the present embodiment, the general winning opening 40 and the game ball passage 110 are integrally formed on the side base 100, but only the gaming ball passage 110 is formed on the side base 100, and the general winning opening 40 is formed as a separate member. Also good. Further, only the general winning opening 40 may be formed in the side base 100, and the game ball flow path 110 may be formed by separating the general winning opening 40 and the guide rail 44 from the guide rail 44. The game ball channel 110 may be formed between the general winning opening 40 and the channel forming member by attaching a channel forming member (rolling surface forming member).

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B), the three general winning holes 40 are arranged at a predetermined interval from the upper left part to the lower right part of the side base 100. The general winning opening 40 is formed in a cup shape that protrudes forward from the surface of the game board 30 so that the game balls flowing down the game area 31 can flow in, and the upper surface is opened. The game ball that has flowed into the general winning opening 40 is guided to the rear of the game board 30 and discharged outside the game machine.

  The game ball channel 110 is an out-out port in which the game ball that has flowed down the side of the general winning port 40 is arranged at the lowermost part of the gaming area 31 (closer to the center of the gaming area in the left-right direction than the general winning port 40). It is a passage that guides (guides downflow). The game ball channel 110 is arranged in parallel to the first channel 120 and the rear side of the first channel 120, and communicates so that a game ball flowing down the first channel 120 can enter. It consists of and.

  The first flow path 120 is an arc-shaped passage extending in the left-right direction along the guide rail 44 that defines the game area 31. The first flow path 120 is formed such that the rolling surface 121 on which the game ball rolls is positioned in front of the game board 30. When the first flow path 120 is not provided on the side base, the upper surface of the guide rail 44 and the flow path forming member (rolling surface forming member) described above serve as the rolling surface 121.

  The second flow path 130 is an arc-shaped passage provided in parallel behind the first flow path 120. The second flow path 130 is formed as a concave space in which the side base 100 is recessed backward. An opening is formed in the game board 30 at a position corresponding to the second flow path 130. When the side base 100 is installed in the game board 30, the second flow path 130 is connected to the game board 30 via the opening. It is located behind the surface.

  The rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 and the rolling surface 131 of the second flow path 130 are continuously connected, and the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 at the upstream position corresponds to the second flow path 130. Inclined downward toward the rolling surface 131. In addition, at the downstream end of the second flow path 130 (downstream side closer to the out-port 42 than the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120), the game balls flowing down the second flow path 130 are first A guiding portion 132 that guides to the flow path 120 side (front) is formed.

  The distance (vertical distance) between the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 and the rolling surface 131 of the second flow path 130 and the lower end of each general winning port 40 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. (This is an interval at which two game balls cannot pass side by side between each rolling surface 121 and 131 and each general winning opening 40, in other words, one game ball can pass. Interval). In addition, the front and rear widths of the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 and the rolling surface 131 of the second flow path 130 are set slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, respectively. The width to the rear end of the moving surface 131 is more than twice the diameter of the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 (B), the game ball that has passed the side of the general winning opening 40 flows down on the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120, and on the rolling surface 121 on the downstream side. Roll towards

  Since the rolling surface 121 at the upstream position of the first flow path 120 is inclined downward, a part of the game ball rolling in the upstream position of the first flow path 120 flows into the second flow path 130. . A game ball or the like that has not flowed into the second flow path 130 from the upstream position of the first flow path 120 rolls to the downstream end of the first flow path 120 and is guided to the out port 42 along the inner wall of the guide rail 44. Is done.

  On the other hand, the game ball that has flowed into the second flow path 130 from the first flow path 120 rolls on the rolling surface 131 toward the downstream side. The game ball that has reached the downstream end of the second flow path 130 is guided to the first flow path 120 by the guide portion 132 and then guided to the out port 42 along the inner wall of the guide rail 44.

  The gaming ball flow path 110 of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a second flow path 130 behind the first flow path 120, and guides the game ball to the out port 42 using these two flow paths 120, 130. To do. Therefore, even if the general winning opening 40 is formed at a low position near the guide rail 44 in order to expand the game area 31, it is possible to secure a flow-down space in the game ball flow path 110, and to prevent clogging in the game ball flow path 110. Occurrence can be suppressed.

  Since the general winning opening 40 and the game ball flow path 110 are formed integrally with the side base 100, the general winning opening 40 and the game ball flow path 110 can be easily attached to the game board 30 without alignment.

  In addition, since the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 at the upstream position is inclined downward toward the second flow path 130, the game ball flowing down on the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 is smoothed. Thus, it is possible to guide to the second flow path 130, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of clogging in the first flow path 120.

  Furthermore, since a guiding portion 132 for guiding the game ball flowing down the second flow path 130 toward the first flow path 120 is formed at the downstream end of the second flow path 130, The game balls flowing down on the rolling surface 131 can be smoothly discharged to the first flow path 120 side, and the occurrence of clogging of the balls in the second flow path 130 can be suppressed. A step is formed between the downstream end portion of the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 and the guide rail 44 (in front of the guide portion 132), thereby causing clogging around the guide portion 132. This can be suppressed.

  Further, the distance between the lower end of the general winning opening 40 and the rolling surfaces 121 and 131 of the first flow path 120 and the second flow path 130 is made slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. Since it is provided at a low position, the game area 31 can be enlarged. In addition, since the first flow path 120 and the second flow path 130 are arranged side by side, a sense of depth can be given to the game area 31.

  The gaming machine 1 as described above includes a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined on the surface, a winning opening that projects forward from the surface of the gaming board and allows a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area to win, A gaming machine provided at a lower side of a winning opening, and having an out port for discharging game balls flowing down the gaming area to the outside, and located below the winning opening and flowing down the side of the winning opening A game ball channel that guides the game ball to the out port, and the game ball channel is positioned in front of the surface of the game board and extends in the left-right direction of the winning port. A first flow path, and a second flow path located behind the surface of the game board and juxtaposed behind the first flow path, the game flowing down the first flow path The first flow path and the second flow path are communicated so that a sphere can enter the second flow path.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a game area formed between a game area partition member and a general winning opening is compressed by a game area in which a game ball can flow down due to an increase in size of the center case in accordance with an increase in the size of the movable effect device. There is a problem that the ball passage becomes narrower and ball stagnation and ball clogging easily occur in the vicinity of the game ball passage. However, according to the gaming machine 1 as described above, the center case has a large size. Even if the game ball flow path formed between the game area partition member and the general prize opening becomes narrow due to the game area being compressed, the ball gap or ball clogging in the vicinity of the game ball flow path Can be suppressed.

  Next, a modified example of the game ball flow path 110 of the side base 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a first modification of the game ball channel 110 and is a perspective view of the side base 100.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the game ball passage 110 according to the first modification, a ridge 122 extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the rolling surface 121 of the first passage 120. The ridge 122 is a streak-like member formed to protrude from the rolling surface 121. A plurality of ridges 122 are provided, and are arranged at equal intervals along the flow path extending direction.

  By forming the ridge 122 on the rolling surface 121 of the first flow path 120 in this way, it becomes possible to guide the game ball rolling on the first flow path 120 to the second flow path 130 more smoothly. .

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the side base 100, illustrating a second modification of the game ball channel 110.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the game ball channel 110 according to the second modification, the rolling surface 121 of the first channel 120 is made lower than the rolling surface 131 of the second channel 130 at the downstream position. A step 140 is formed at the boundary between the first channel 120 and the second channel 130.

  By forming the step 140 in this manner, the game ball located at the downstream end of the first flow path 120 and the game ball located at the downstream end of the second flow path 130 can be shifted up and down. Accordingly, even when the game balls flow down the first flow path 120 and the second flow path 130 side by side as shown in FIG. 7, the game balls are guided from the second flow path 130 to the first flow path 120 side. However, since the game ball that rolls on the first flow path 120 is pushed out when the step 140 is dropped, the occurrence of ball clogging at the game ball merging position can be suppressed.

  In the game ball channel 110 according to the second modified example, a ridge extending in the front-rear direction may be formed on the rolling surface 121 of the first channel 120 as in the first modified example.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a third modification of the game ball channel 110 and is a perspective view of the side base 100. 8 indicates the boundary between the first flow path 120 and the second flow path 130.

  The game ball flow path 110 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the game ball that rolls through the second flow path 130 is guided to the outflow port 42 after being guided to the first flow path 120 side. In the game ball channel 110 according to the third modification shown in FIG. 8, the downstream end of the second channel 130 is connected to the left side of the out port 42, and the game ball rolling in the second channel 130 is directly connected to the out port. 42 flows in. Note that the game ball rolling in the first flow path 120 is guided to the front side of the out port 42 and then flows into the out port 42.

  In this way, by configuring the game ball that rolls in the second flow path 130 to be guided directly into the out port 42, it is possible to more reliably suppress the occurrence of ball clogging in the game ball flow path 110. . Instead of connecting the second channel 130 to the out port 42, a new out port may be provided at the downstream end of the second channel 130.

  In the game ball channel 110 according to the third modified example, a ridge extending in the front-rear direction may be formed on the rolling surface 121 of the first channel 120 as in the first modified example.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating a fourth modification of the game ball flow path 110. FIG. FIG. 9A is a front view of the side base 100, and FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the side base 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the fourth modified example, a decorative plate 150 is attached to the front surface of the side base 100, and the game ball flow path 110 and the general winning opening 40 are attached by the decorative plate 150. The front side of is covered. The decorative board 150 is a transparent resin member, and is configured so that a game ball rolling in the game ball flow path 110 can be visually recognized. The width between the decorative board 150 and the side base 100 is set slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball.

  By attaching the decoration plate 150 in this way, the game balls are aligned when passing between the decoration plate 150 and the side base 100, and the game balls are smoothly guided to the first flow path 120 of the game ball flow path 110. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of ball clogging of game balls in the first flow path 120. In addition, a protrusion (guide portion) for guiding the game ball flowing down the first flow path 120 to the second flow path 130 side is provided on the back surface of the decorative plate 150 (the upstream portion of the game ball flow path 110). The game ball may be guided to the second flow path 130 by abutting (impacting) the projection.

<Game control device and effect control device>
Next, the game control device 600 (game control means) and the effect control device 700 (effect control means) provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 11 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 10 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the second start winning port 38. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  Detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are output to the input port 622 and also to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inversion circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

  The count switch 605 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switch 605, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  In addition, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and signals from the front frame opening detection switch 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch 26 are directly input to the input port 623. . Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

  The magnetic sensor switch 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection switch 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection switch 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed by the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection switch 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection switch 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 transmits control signals to the collective display device 50, the general-purpose solenoid 27, the big prize opening solenoid 28, the effect control device 700, and the payout control device 640 via the output unit 630, and the gaming machine 1 is Control all over. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control. The ROM 611b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation mode (variation pattern) that defines a variation display time (execution time), production contents, presence / absence of reach of a special figure variation display game, and the like. .

  Here, the reach includes the variable display device 35 whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device 35 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed).

  In other words, reach is not the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the variable display device 35 proceeds and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, the reach includes a state in which a variation display is performed using a plurality of variation display regions while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach). The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device 35 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 that are displayed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is identified for a plurality of predetermined times in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the display unit 35a. After displaying the information in a variable manner, if the display of the result is displayed in the order of the left, right, and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode. A state in which the variable display is stopped at (for example, the same identification information) is a reach (reach state). In addition to this, when the variable display in all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that becomes a special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same identification The information state (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.

  In addition, the reach (reach state) includes a plurality of reach effects, and the reach effects differing in the possibility (expectation) that a special result mode is derived include normal reach (N reach) and normal long reach (N long reach). Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), Premium reach, etc. are set. The degree of expectation in reach production is set so as to increase in the order of no reach <N reach <N long reach <SP1 reach <SP2 reach <SP3 reach <premium reach.

  The RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611 is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (such as various random values) necessary for game control.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  The payout control device 640 discharges the winning ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or the payout unit based on the lending request signal from the card unit (not shown). Or renting a ball. The payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when there are not enough game balls before the payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is provided to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 600. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631c and the driver 633a. The big winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the special variable winning winning apparatus 41, and the general electric solenoid 27 rotates the opening / closing portion 38a (see FIG. 2) of the second starting winning opening 38.

  The collective display device 50 is composed of a game (probability) state notification LED, a special figure / general chart start memory number notification LED, a round number notification LED, a special figure / general map fluctuation display (7-segment LED), and the like. ing. The anode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to the driver 633c via the segment line, and the driver 633c is connected to the port 631d. The cathode terminal of the LEDs of the collective display device is connected to a driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b is connected to a port 631c. The on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50, and the on / off drive signal is output to the driver 633b from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device. Further, the status notification LED 12 is connected to the driver 633b, and an on / off drive signal is output.

  The external information terminal 660 outputs game data such as a start signal indicating the start of a special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to the outside of the gaming machine (such as an information collecting terminal device provided on an island facility). It is a terminal to do. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switch 605, the big winning port solenoid 28 and the general electric solenoid 27. Signals necessary for the test fire test, such as signals output to, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply apparatus 800 includes a normal power supply unit 810 having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. And a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the gaming microcomputer 611 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the game control device 600 can prevent and recover from a power failure. A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal to be notified.

  The backup power supply unit 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch, and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  In addition, the effect control device 700 performs video control and the like under the control of the main control microcomputer 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 to perform, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 730 to perform image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720, various melodies and effects A sound source LSI 705 for reproducing sound and the like from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 to play the reproduced sound. To do. The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone, on the variable display device 35. In addition to this, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 for controlling the panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame including LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6. A frame effect LED control circuit 742 that controls the decoration device 21, a board effect motor / SOL that controls the drive of the board effect device 770 including the movable decoration device 70 that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display in the variable display device 35. Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits 741 to 744 are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  In addition, in the effect control device 700, an effect button switch 751 for detecting that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated and effect motor switches 752a to 752n for detecting that various drive motors are driven are turned on / off. A switch input circuit 750 that detects an OFF state and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, and amplifier circuits 707 and 708 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and It is possible to generate DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 10b and NDC 24V used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and the various control circuits 741 to 744, 707, and 708. To the reset state. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved. The state notification LED 12 may be controlled by the frame decoration LED control circuit 742.

<Main processing>
With reference to FIG.12 and FIG.13, the main process performed by the game control apparatus 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the first half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus 600. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process executed by the game control device 600.

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

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Then, the game control device 600 sets 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 A1003). After the processing of step A1003, the game control device 600 sets an interrupt processing mode (step A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 waits, for example, for 4 milliseconds until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 starts normally (step A1005). By controlling in this way, it is possible to prevent the game control device 600 from starting first and transmitting a command to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed when the power is turned on. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (step A1006). After the processing of step A1006, the game control device 600 sets all output ports to OFF (state in which there is no output) (step A1007), and sets the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 to a state in which it is not used. (Step A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

  After the process of step A1008, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1009). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed and the power is turned off while the store is opened the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. The On the other hand, if the power is turned on again after a power failure, the game will resume as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure, so the initialization switch signal will be set off so that the gaming machine will not be initialized. The

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1009 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). The power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. A power failure inspection area check data 1 is stored in the power failure inspection area 1, and a power failure inspection area check data 2 is stored in the power failure inspection area 2.

  In the processing of step A1010 and step A1011, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. In the processing of step A1012 and step A1013, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of step A1013 is “Y”), the game control device 600 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (step A1014).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

  On the other hand, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of step A1009 is “Y”), when the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of step A1011 or step A1013 is “N”), the power is turned off. If the checksum value at the time does not match the checksum value calculated in step A1014 (the result of step A1016 is “N”), the game control device 600 proceeds from step A1039 to step A1039 in FIG. The initialization process up to A1043 is executed. Details of this initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 13).

  The game control device 600 clears (initializes) an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of the power failure has been normally stored is stored. ) That is, the game control device 600 clears all the power outage inspection areas (step A1017), and clears the area where the checksum is stored (step A1018). Furthermore, the game control device 600 resets an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud (step A1019).

  After the processing of step A1019, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the gaming state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the gaming state in the RWM (step A1020).

  When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after Step A1023. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of step A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save (save) in the flag area (step A1021). Thereafter, the game control device 600 turns on (lights up) the high-probability notification LED provided in the collective display device (step A1022).

  In step A1023, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700. The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure variation display game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the time before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process (step A1039 to step A1043) is executed will be described. The initialization process is executed when the gaming machine 1 that has been normally powered off is activated or when it is not possible to return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (step A1039). Then, the game control device 600 clears all stack areas after the access-prohibited area (step A1040), and saves an initial value for power-on in the initialized area (step A1041).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to the period for outputting the external information related to the RWM clear (step A1042), and transmits a power-on command to the effect control device 700 at the end of the initialization process ( Step A1043).

  When the process of step A1023 or step A1043 is completed, the game control device 600 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 611 (step S1023). A1024).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (step A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the game control device 600 uses 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 as the initial values (start values) of the corresponding various initial value random numbers. (Step A1026). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and the initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a jackpot symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game (a hit random number).

  After the process of step A1027, the game control apparatus 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (step A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated by a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  After the processing of step A1028, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read through the port and the data bus (step A1029). A value of 2 or more is normally set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is off and there is no power failure (the result of step A1030 is “N”), game control device 600 repeatedly executes the processing from step A1028 to step A1030 (loop processing).

  In addition, by permitting an interrupt (step A1027) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. It becomes possible. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1029 has been reached (step A1031).

  If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has not yet reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “N”), the game control device 600 again monitors the power failure. It is determined whether or not the signal is on (step A1030). If the power failure monitoring signal is on, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  On the other hand, when the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been set to ON has reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has caused a power failure. It is assumed that a power failure has occurred and processing is performed (step A1032 to step A1038).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the game control device 600 saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step A1034), and saves the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step A1035).

  After the process of step A1035, the game control apparatus 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and saves the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Save) (Step A1037).

  After the processing of step A1037, the game control device 600 prohibits access to the RWM so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), and waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power shutdown, is the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown properly backed up? It is possible to determine whether or not the power is turned on again.

<Timer interrupt processing>
With reference to FIG. 14, the timer interruption process performed by the game control apparatus 600 is demonstrated. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of timer interrupt processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond period) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (step A1101).

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as a gaming microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register. By saving the value held in the front register to the back register, the process of step A1101 can be executed.

  After the processing of step A1101, the game control device 600 executes input processing that takes in input signals from various sensors and switches that are input via the input unit 620 and reads the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input processing, the input information is confirmed by removing chattering or the like from the input signal.

  And the game control apparatus 600 performs the output process for transmitting the output data regarding the game control set by various processes to the production | presentation control apparatus 700 and the payout control apparatus 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid. The solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a special prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine 1.

  After the process of step A1103, the game control apparatus 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control apparatus 700, the payout control apparatus 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern command for specifying the fluctuation pattern of the identification information in the special figure fluctuation display game and the power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute the power failure recovery process when recovered from the power failure are transmitted to the effect control device 700. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted to the payout control device 640.

  After the processing of step A1104, the game control device 600 executes random number update processing 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (step A1105), and the variation for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 for updating the pattern random number is executed (step A1106). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are added one by one To do.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a winning opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening openings 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the winning opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether or not a normal signal is input from these switches. The error monitoring is targeted for whether the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are opened improperly.

  After the process of step A1107, the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step A1108, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general variable display game (step A1109). The details of the normal game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variable display game display and various information related to the game (step A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, a batch display device) are edited.

  After the process of step A1110, the game control apparatus 600 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (step A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the upper speaker 10a, the lower speaker 10b, or the like, or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Then, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1112), clears the interrupt request, and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113).

  After the process of step A1113, the game control device 600 restores the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 (step A1114), and permits the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device (step A1115). Then, the timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

<Special game processing>
With reference to FIG. 15, the details of the special game process (step A1108 in FIG. 14) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special game process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 601 and the second start opening switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

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

  After the process of step A1201, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, the game balls that have won the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 605 provided in the special variation winning device 41, and the number of the winning game balls is monitored. The details of the count switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing of step A1202, the game control apparatus 600 determines whether the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has been updated by subtracting one from the special figure game processing timer. It is checked whether or not (step A1203). In the special figure game processing timer, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is set as an initial value. The game control device 600 determines that the time has expired when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes zero.

  If the special figure game processing timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes the processing after step A1221.

  On the other hand, when the special figure game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special figure game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1205). Thereafter, the game control device 600 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number based on the table (step A1206), and saves the return address after the branch process ends in the stack area (step A1207). ), The process is branched according to the special figure game process number (step A1208).

  If the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). The special figure routine processing monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation display time for variably displaying the special figure, and produces the effects in the special figure fluctuation display game. Setting and setting of information necessary for executing the special figure changing process. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of jackpot, the fanfare time is set according to the big win opening pattern, and the fanfare / Set the information required to perform processing during the interval. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes a fanfare / interval process (step A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. Details of the fanfare / interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1208 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes a process for opening the big prize opening (step A1213). The special winning opening opening process is a process of setting information related to the opening of the special winning opening. The details of the special winning opening opening process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning port to be discharged is set, and the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or Also, in the winning prize remaining ball processing, information necessary for updating a special processing timer and performing fanfare / interval processing or jackpot end processing is set. Further, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has passed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and if any of the conditions is met, the special variable prize winning device 41 The door 41a is closed.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of step A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set.

  If the game process number is “7” (the result of step A1208 is “7”), the game control device 600 executes the special winning opening open process 2 (step A1216). The special winning opening opening process 2 is a process of setting information related to the opening of the special winning opening. Details of the special winning opening opening process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the game process number is “8” (the result of step A1208 is “8”), the game control device 600 executes a small hit fanfare process (step A1217). In the small hitting fanfare process, the opening time of the open / close door 41a (large winning opening) of the special variable winning device 41 is set. Details of the small hitting fanfare process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the game process number is “9” (the result of step A1208 is “9”), the game control device 600 executes a small hitting process (step A1218). In the small hitting process, a command for the small hitting end screen is set and information necessary for performing the small hitting remaining ball process is set. Details of the small hitting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “10” (the result of step A1208 is “10”), the game control device 600 executes the small hit remaining ball process (step A1219). In the small hit remaining ball processing, a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening of the special variable winning device 41 is set, information necessary for performing the small hit end processing, and the like are set.

  If the game process number is “11” (the result of step A1208 is “11”), the game control device 600 executes a small hit end process (step A1220). In the small hit end processing, information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing in step A1209 is set.

  After executing any of the processing of step A1204 and step A1209 to step A1220, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of the symbol (special figure 1) in the collective display device 50 (step A1221). Then, the symbol variation control process for the special figure 1 is executed (step A1222).

  After that, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the symbol (special figure 2) in the collective display device 50 (step A1223), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 (step A1224). ), The special figure game process is terminated.

<Starter switch monitoring process>
With reference to FIG. 16, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1201 in FIG. 15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch monitoring process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold (start memory) due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning port 37 (step A1301).

  After the process of step A1301, the game control device 600 executes a special figure start port switch common process (step A1302). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 is in an open state in which the opening / closing part 38a (ordinary electric accessory) of the second start winning prize port 38 is in operation, that is, the opening / closing part 38a can win a game ball. (Step A1303).

  When the opening / closing part 38a is in operation (the result of Step A1303 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes the processes after Step A1306.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing part 38a is not in operation (the result of step A1303 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings to the second start winning award 38 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A1304 and Step A1305).

  The illegal winning at the second start winning opening 38 will be specifically described. When the opening / closing portion 38a is in the closed state (first state unfavorable to the player), the second start winning opening 38 is incapable of winning a game ball and is open (second state advantageous to the player). Only game balls can be won. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred. If there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. In the processing of step A1304 and step A1305, the game control device 600 determines 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).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1305 is “Y”), the game control device 600 invalidates the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 38 and relates to the special figure variation display game. The start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1305 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning award 38 (step A1306), the special figure start port switch common process is executed (step A1307), and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. The special figure start port switch common process in step A1307 is the same process as the special figure start port switch common process in step A1302.

<Special figure start port switch common processing>
With reference to FIG. 17, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (step A1302, step A1307 in FIG. 16) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special figure start port switch common process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  In the special figure start port switch common processing, there is a signal input from the first start port switch 601 or the second start port switch 602 because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. This process is executed in common in some cases.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (first start port switch 601 or second start port switch 602) (step A1401 and step A1402).

  If no signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special-purpose start port switch common process. On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch in the RWM. Save in a predetermined area (step A1403).

  After the process of step A1403, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the starting winning port corresponding to the monitored starting port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting port). (Number of signal outputs) is loaded (step A1404). Then, the loaded value is updated by adding 1, and it is determined whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (steps A1405 and A1406).

  If the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of step A1406 is “N”), game control device 600 saves the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. (Step A1407).

  After the process of step A1407 is completed, or when the number of start port signal outputs overflows (the result of step A1406 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the update target corresponding to the monitored start port switch. It is determined whether the special figure hold number (starting memory number) is less than the upper limit value (steps A1408 and A1409).

  If the number of special figure hold exceeds the upper limit (the result of step A1409 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (the result of step A1409 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, the game control apparatus 600 updates the update target special figure holding number (for example, special figure 1 holding number) by one (step A1410).

  After the process of step A1410, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure reservation number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored (step A1411), and then displays the special figure hold number corresponding to the special figure hold number. A command (ACTION) is prepared (step A1412). And the game control apparatus 600 performs the command setting process for setting the prepared decoration special figure holding | maintenance number command (step A1413).

  After the processing of step A1413, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure holding number (step A1414). Then, the game control device 600 extracts the big hit random number and saves the extracted big hit random number in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A1415). Thereafter, the game control device 600 extracts and prepares the jackpot symbol random number of the monitoring target starter switch (step A1416), and saves the prepared jackpot symbol random number in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1417). ).

  After the processing of step A1417, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A1418). After the processing of step A1418, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 2, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 2 save area of the RWM (step A1419). Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 3, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (step A1420). The fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used to individually set the first half and the second half fluctuation patterns or to execute a specific effect.

  After the process of step A1420, the game control apparatus 600 loads the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitoring target start switch saved in the process of step A1417, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (step A1421). ), The special drawing start port common processing is terminated.

<Special figure hold information determination process>
With reference to FIG. 18, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1421 in FIG. 17) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special figure hold information determination process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

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

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not the pre-reading effect execution condition is satisfied (step A1501), and determines whether or not the pre-reading effect execution condition is satisfied (step A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37, there is no general power support and it is not in the special game state. Further, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38, the execution condition for the pre-reading effect is always satisfied.

  When the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied in step A1502 (the result of step A1502 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit. Is executed (step A1503). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. In other words, the game control device 600 wins the first start winning port 37 and, when the power transmission support is in progress or the big hit, prefetching processing for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory Is configured not to run. Note that the prefetch process may not be executed even when the condition for transmitting the prefetch prohibition command, that is, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is less than a predetermined number (for example, eight times) after the power failure recovery.

  After the process of step A1503, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A1504).

  When the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “Y”), the game control device 600 specifies the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start and identifies the identification symbol at the time of the big hit The table is set as a table for this (step A1505). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate as to whether or not the jackpot is hit and an address of the jackpot information table corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  After the processing of step A1505, the game control device 600 checks the big hit symbol random number from the set big hit symbol random number check table, and acquires and sets the corresponding big hit symbol information table (step A1506). In the jackpot information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks the big hit random number value and the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit. It is determined whether or not there is (step A1507, step A1508).

  When it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit (the result of step A1508 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch. (Step A1509). In the small hit information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (the result of step A1508 is “N”), the game control device 600 uses the outage information table as a table for selecting the production contents. Set (step A1510). In the loss information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  After the processing of step A1506, step A1509, and step A1510, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the symbol information from the set information table and saves the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A1511).

  After the processing of step A1511, the game control apparatus 600 acquires a start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table, and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A1512).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (step A1513), and prepares a start opening winning effect command setting table (step A1514).

  After the process of step A1514, the game control device 600 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port (step A1515). Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game (step A1516), and sets the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. A variation pattern setting process is executed (step A1517).

  The latter half variation pattern setting process (step A1516) and the variation pattern setting process (step A1517) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. This is executed based on the variation pattern selected by the above process.

  After the processing of step A1517, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number (step A1518), and sets the value of the second half variation number as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION). ) (Step A1519) and command setting processing is executed (step A1520).

  After the processing of step A1520, the game control apparatus 600 loads and prepares the start opening winning effect symbol command from the winning effect symbol command area (step A1521), executes the command setting processing (step A1522), and holds the special figure pending. The information determination process ends.

  That is, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize effect command (variation command) in the processes of step A1518 and step A1519, and further prepares a start opening prize effect symbol command in the process of step A1521, corresponding to the start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 700 of the determination result (prefetch result) to be performed before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the variation display device 35 to give the player the result of the special diagram variation display game before the start timing of the special diagram variation display game. Is informed.

<Count switch monitoring process>
Referring to FIG. 19, the details of the count switch monitoring process (step A1202 in FIG. 15) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the count switch monitoring process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  When the count switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first determines whether or not the big winning opening is opened due to the small hit (step A1601, step A1602).

  When the big winning opening is not opened due to the small hit (the result of Step A1602 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the big winning opening is opened due to the big hit (Step A1603, Step A1604).

  When the big winning opening is not opened due to the big hit (the result of Step A1604 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the count switch monitoring process. On the other hand, when the big winning opening is opened by the small hit (the result of Step A1602 is “Y”) or when the big winning opening is opened by the big hit (the result of Step A1604 is “Y”), the game control device 600 is Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the count switch 605 (step A1605, step A1606).

  If there is no input to the count switch 605 (the result of step A1606 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the count switch monitoring process. On the other hand, when there is an input to the count switch 605 (the result of step A1606 is “Y”), the game control device 600 prepares a big prize opening prize command (step A1607) and sets the big prize winning prize command. A command setting process is executed (step A1608).

  After the process of step A1608, the game control apparatus 600 adds 1 to the number of winning prizes and updates it (step A1609). Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of winning prize counts has reached the upper limit (step A1610, step A1611).

  If the number of winning prizes has not reached the upper limit (the result of step A1611 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the count switch monitoring process. On the other hand, when the number of winning prizes reaches the upper limit (the result of step A1611 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the special figure game processing timer to 0 (step A1612) and monitors the count switch. The process ends.

<Special processing routine>
With reference to FIG. 20, the details of the special figure routine process (step A1209 in FIG. 15) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a special figure routine process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (starting memory number of the special figure 2) is 0 (step A1701, step A1702).

  If the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of step A1702 is "N"), the game control device 600 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A1703). Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1704). The special figure routine processing ends. In the process of step A1704, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demo, and the special figure changing process are included in the table for shifting to the special figure changing process. The test signal according to the above, information for controlling the second special figure variation display game in the special figure 2 display, and the like are set.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1 has priority over the special figure change display game when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 over the special figure change display game when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37. And is configured to run.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1702 is "Y"), the game control device 600 determines that the special figure 1 hold number (start figure storage number of special figure 1) is 0. It is determined whether or not (step A1705, step A1706).

  If the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of step A1706 is “N”), the game control device 600 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A1707). Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1708). The special figure routine processing ends. In the process of step A1708, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the special figure changing process are included in the table for shifting to the special figure changing process. The test signal according to the above, information for controlling the first special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 display, and the like are set.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1706 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A1709, step A1706). A1710).

  If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of step A1710 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets a customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A1711). . Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a customer waiting demo command (step A1712), and executes command setting processing (S1713).

  After the process of step A1713, or when the customer waiting demonstration has already started (the result of S1710 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the special figure normal process transition setting for shifting to the special figure normal process. Process 1 is executed (step A1714), and the special figure routine process is terminated.

<Special figure display processing>
With reference to FIG.21 and FIG.22, the detail of the special figure display process (step A1211 of FIG. 15) in the special figure game process mentioned above is demonstrated. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first half of the special chart display process executed by the game control apparatus 600. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the second half of the special figure display process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 loads the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 area when the small hit related to the special figure 2 occurs (step A1801), and clears the small hit flag 2 area (step A1802). ).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 loads the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 area when the small hit related to the special figure 1 occurs (step A1803), and clears the small hit flag 1 area. (Step A1804).

  After the processing of step A1804, the game control device 600 loads the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 area when the big hit relating to the special figure 2 occurs (step A1805), and clears the big hit flag 2 area (step A1805). A1806).

  After the processing of step A1806, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (steps A1807 and A1808).

  When it is determined that the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (the result of step A1808 is “Y”), the game control device 600 clears the big hit flag 1 area (step A1814), and the second special figure variation display. A test signal related to the big hit of the game (special figure 2 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1815).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the loaded big hit flag 2 is not big hit (the result of step A1808 is “N”), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 area when the big hit relating to FIG. 1 occurs. Is loaded (step A1809), and the big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A1810).

  After the process of step A1810, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (steps A1811, A1812).

  If it is determined that the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (the result of step A1812 is “Y”), the game control device 600 outputs a test signal related to the jackpot (special chart 1 jackpot) of the first special figure variable display game. Save in the test signal output data area (step A1813).

  After the processing of step A1813 or step A1815, the game control device 600 sets a round number upper limit table (step A1816). Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area (step A1817). And the game control apparatus 600 acquires the round LED pointer corresponding to a round number upper limit determination flag, and saves the said round LED point in a round LED pointer area | region (step A1818).

  After the processing of step A1818, the game control device 600 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information for setting the winning probabilities of the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal state (low probability state) (step A1819). Then, command setting processing is executed (step A1820).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information indicating the stopped symbol of the special symbol variation display game being executed (step A1821), and executes a command setting process (step A1822). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot, the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 700.

  After the processing of step A1822, the game control apparatus 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information of the decoration special figure variable display game displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 from the decoration special illustration command area. (Step A1823), command setting processing for the decoration special figure command is executed (Step A1824).

  After the processing of step A1824, the game control device 600 outputs a signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information, and a signal corresponding to the probability state of the hit result in the normal fluctuation display game and the special fluctuation display game. Save in the output data area (step A1825).

  After the processing of step A1825, the game control apparatus 600 sets a big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information (step A1826), and saves the big hit fanfare time in the special game processing timer (step A1827).

  After the processing of step A1827, the game control device 600 resets the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A1828), and saves the illegal monitoring period non-periodic flag to the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A1829). Then, the game control device 600 executes the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (step A1830), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, a process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set, and information indicating various states is set.

  Here, as information indicating various states, for example, a signal indicating that the gaming state for output is a special gaming state (a big hit state) on the external information terminal, a general map variation display game, and a special diagram variation display game A test signal indicating that the probability of a winning result is a normal state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of winnings to the big winning port during the illegal winning port fraud monitoring period, clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state Related information, information for turning off the game state display LED relating to the display of the high probability state, information for setting the probability of hitting results in the normal fluctuation display game to the normal state, and display of the high probability state turned on at the time of power failure recovery Information for turning off the game state display LED, information for controlling the special figure variation display game, and the like.

  By the way, when it is determined in step A1812 that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (the result of step A1812 is “N”), the game control device 600 has the small hit flag 1 loaded as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a win (step A1831, step A1832).

  When it is determined that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (the result of step A1832 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A1833, Step A1834).

  If the small hit flag 2 is not determined to be a small hit (the result of step A1834 is “N”), the result of the special figure variation display game is out of play, and the game control device 600 performs the time reduction variation number update process. Is executed (step A1835), the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 for shifting to the special figure normal process is executed (step A1836), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. The details of the time shortening variation number update process in step A1835 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag 1 or the small hit flag 2 is set (the result of step A1832 is “Y” or the result of step A1834 is “Y”), the game control device 600 changes the time reduction. The number updating process is executed (step A1837). The time reduction variation number update process in step A1837 is the same process as the time reduction variation number update process in step A1835.

  After the process of step A1837, the game control apparatus 600 prepares a fanfare command for small hits (step A1838) and executes a command setting process (step A1839).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 from the decoration special figure command area (step A1840). ), A command setting process for the decoration special figure command is executed (step A1841).

  After the process of step A1841, the game control device 600 loads the small hit big prize opening information, and determines whether the small hit big prize opening information is the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A1842). Step A1843).

  When the small hit big prize opening information is the special figure 1 small hit release information (the result of step A1843 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 ( Step A1844), the special figure display in-process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the small hit big winning opening information is not the special figure 1 small hit release information (the result of step A1843 is “N”), the special control 2 small hit release information is used, so The fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 is executed (step A1845), and the special figure display mid-process is terminated.

<Time reduction fluctuation count update processing>
With reference to FIG. 23, the details of the time shortening fluctuation number update process (step A1835, step A1837 in FIG. 22) in the above-described special chart display process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the time reduction variation frequency update process executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is executed when a big hit does not occur. The number of times that the special figure variation display game has been executed since the last big win is counted to determine the end of the short-time state or the like.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the current game state is a time-short state (step A1901).

  If it is not in the time saving state (the result of step A1901 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the time shortening variation number update process.

  On the other hand, when it is in the time saving state (the result of step A1901 is “Y”), the game control device 600 updates the current time reduction number by subtracting 1 (step A1902).

  After the process of step A1902, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A1903).

  If the time variation count is not 0 (the result of step A1903 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the time shortening variation count update process.

  On the other hand, when the number of short-time fluctuations is 0, that is, when the short-time state ends (the result of step A1903 is “Y”), the game control device 600 includes the probability information including the probability information of the gaming state after the completion of the short-time state. An information command is prepared (step A1904), and command setting processing is executed (step A1905).

  After the processing of step A1905, the game control apparatus 600 saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the external information output data area (step A1906), and saves a signal related to the end of time reduction in the test signal output data area (step A1907).

  After the process of step A1907, the game control device 600 saves the number at the low probability in the game state display number area (step A1908). Then, the game control device 600 saves the special figure low probability / no power support flag in the usual game mode flag area (step A1909), and saves the special figure low probability flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A1909). A1910). In other words, the short time state (the normal power support state) and the probability variation state (the high probability state) that occur after 16R big hit will end at the same time.

  After the process of step A1910, the game control apparatus 600 saves a probability information command for setting a low probability in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1911), and ends the time shortening variation number update process.

<Fanfare / In-interval processing>
With reference to FIG. 24, the details of the fanfare / interval processing (step A1212 in FIG. 15) in the above-described special game processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the fanfare / interval processing executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first executes a process of updating (+1) the number of rounds in the special game state (big hit game state) (step A2001). Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state (Step A2002), and performs a command setting process (Step A2003).

  After the process of step A2003, the game control device 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variable display game from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A2004). Then, command setting processing is performed (step A2005).

  After the processing of step A2005, the game control device 600 sets a special winning opening opening time table including information on the opening time (large winning opening open time) of the open / close door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 in each round of the special gaming state. (Step A2006). Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires the current number of rounds, the special winning opening opening time, and the opening data pattern (step A2007). Then, the game control device 600 saves the special winning opening opening time in the special game processing timer area (step A2008).

  After the processing of step A2008, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the opening pattern of the open / close door 41a (special winning opening opening pattern) of the special variable winning device 41 is intermittently open based on the opening data pattern ( Step A2009, Step A2010). The intermittent opening is an opening pattern in which the opening and closing door 41a is opened a plurality of times during one round as in the first round of 16RA big hit (see FIG. 3C).

  If the opening pattern is not intermittent opening (the result of step A2010 is “N”), that is, after 2 rounds of 16RA big hit, 16RB big hit, 2R big hit, the game control device 600 sets the processing transition setting during the big prize opening opening. The process is executed (step A2011), and the fanfare / interval process is terminated. Note that the process for setting the transition to the special winning opening opening process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the release pattern is intermittent release (the result of step A2010 is “Y”), that is, in the case of one round of 16RA big hit, the game control device 600 has an intermittent release control pointer upper limit value table including information on intermittent release control. Is set (step A2012). In the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value table, the upper limit value of the intermittent release control pointer and the like for releasing the big prize opening for a predetermined number of times during one round are defined.

  After the processing of step A2012, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value corresponding to the release pattern data, and saves the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value in the intermittent release control pointer upper limit area (step A2013). . Thereafter, the game control device 600 clears the intermittent release control pointer area (step A2014).

  After the process of step A2014, the game control device 600 executes a process 2 transition setting process during the special prize opening opening process (step A2015), and ends the fanfare / interval process. Note that the process 2 transition setting process during the special prize opening opening process will be described later with reference to FIG.

<Large winning opening open process transition setting process>
Referring to FIG. 25, the details of the process for setting the transition to the process for setting a special winning opening during the fanfare / interval process (step A2011 in FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the process for setting the transition to the special winning opening opening process executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is a process executed when the winning pattern opening pattern is not intermittent opening.

  The game control device 600 first sets the game process number to 4 (step A2101), and saves the game process number in the special figure game process number area (step A2102). Subsequently, the game control device 600 saves a signal related to the opening of the big winning opening in the test signal output data area (step A2103).

  After the processing of step A2103, the game control device 600 saves ON data for driving the big prize opening solenoid 28 so that the big prize opening is opened in the big prize opening solenoid output data area (step A2104). Then, the game control device 600 clears the information of the special winning opening count number area storing the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening (step A2105), and ends the special winning opening opening process transition setting process. .

<Large winning opening open process 2 transition setting process>
With reference to FIG. 26, the details of the process 2 transition setting process (step A2015 in FIG. 24) during the big prize opening opening process in the above-described fanfare / interval process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process 2 transition setting process during the special winning opening opening executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is a process executed when the opening pattern of the special winning opening is intermittent.

  The game control device 600 first sets the game process number to 7 (step A2201), and saves the game process number in the special figure game process number area (step A2202). Subsequently, the game control device 600 saves a signal related to the opening of the big winning opening in the test signal output data area (step A2203).

  After the process of step A2203, the game control apparatus 600 saves ON data for driving the big prize opening solenoid 28 so that the big prize opening is opened in the big prize opening solenoid output data area (step A2204). Then, the game control device 600 clears the information of the special winning opening count number area for storing the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening (step A2205), and ends the special winning opening being released process 2 transition setting process. To do.

<Processing during opening of the big prize opening>
With reference to FIG. 27, the details of the special prize opening process in the special figure game process described above (step A1213 in FIG. 15) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is a process executed when the winning pattern opening pattern is not intermittent opening.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the big winning opening information is a short opening with a short opening time (for example, 2R big hit in FIG. 3C) (step A2301, step A2302).

  When the opening time of the big winning opening is not short opening (the result of step A2302 is “N”), that is, when 2R after 16 RA big hit or 16RB big hit, the game control device 600 is currently in the special gaming state being executed. Are compared with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM to determine whether or not the current round is the final round (steps A2303 and A2304).

  If the current round is not the final round (the result of step A2304 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares an interval command related to the interval between rounds (step A2306). On the other hand, when the current round is the final round (the result of step A2304 is “Y”), the game control device 600 issues an ending command related to display control of the ending display screen at the end of the special gaming state. Prepare (step A2305). After the process of step A2305 or step A2306, the game control device 600 executes a command setting process for setting an ending command or an interval command (step A2307).

  After the processing of step A2307, the game control device 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variable display game from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A2308). Then, command setting processing is executed (step A2309). After that, the game control device 600 executes a setting process for shifting to the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A2310), and ends the big winning opening releasing process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A2302 that the opening time of the big prize opening is short open (the result of step A2302 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that 2R big hit, the game control device 600 Then, without setting the interval command, the ending command, the decoration special drawing command, etc., the setting process (step A2310) for shifting to the big winning opening remaining ball process is executed, and the big winning opening releasing process is ended.

<Processing during opening of big prize opening 2>
With reference to FIG. 28, the details of the special winning opening releasing process 2 (step A1216 in FIG. 15) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening open process 2 executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is a process executed when the opening pattern of the special winning opening is intermittent.

  First, the game control device 600 loads and prepares an intermittent release control pointer for controlling the intermittent release of the big prize opening in the first round of 16RA (step A2401).

  After the processing of step A2401, the game control device 600 compares the current intermittent release control pointer with the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value in the RWM intermittent release control pointer upper limit value area, and sets the current intermittent release control pointer to the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not it has been reached (step A2402, step A2403).

  When the intermittent release control pointer has not reached the upper limit value (the result of step A2403 is “N”), that is, when the big winning opening is not shortly opened 8 times in one round of 16RA (see FIG. 3C). The game control device 600 adds and updates the intermittent release control pointer by 1 (step A2404), and executes a special winning opening operation transition setting process for performing various settings for continuing the intermittent release (step A2405). Then, the special winning opening opening process 2 ends.

  When the intermittent release control pointer reaches the upper limit (the result of step A2403 is “Y”), that is, when the big winning opening is opened 8 times short in one round of 16RA, the game control device 600 determines between the rounds. An interval command related to the interval is prepared (step A2406), and command setting processing is executed (step A2407).

  After the processing of step A2407, the game control device 600 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A2408). Then, command setting processing is executed (step A2409). After that, the game control device 600 executes a setting process for shifting to the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A2410), and ends the big winning opening releasing process 2.

<Small fanfare during processing>
With reference to FIG. 29, the details of the small hitting fanfare process (step A1217 in FIG. 15) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a small hitting fanfare process executed by the game control apparatus 600. This process is a process executed when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit.

  The game control device 600 first reads the small hit big winning opening information including various information related to the small hit (step A2501).

  Since the big prize opening is intermittently released during the small hit (see FIG. 3C), the game control device 600 sets an intermittent release control pointer upper limit value table including information on the intermittent release control in step A2502. In the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value table, the upper limit value of the intermittent release control pointer and the like for opening the big prize opening for a predetermined number of times during a small hit are defined.

  After the processing of step A2502, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value corresponding to the small hit big winning opening release information, and saves the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value in the intermittent release control pointer upper limit value area. (Step A2503). Thereafter, the game control device 600 clears the intermittent release control pointer area (step A2504).

  After the process of step A2504, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the small hit big winning opening information read in step A2501 is the small hit release information according to FIG. 1 (step A2505).

  In the case of the small hit release information according to FIG. 1 (the result of step A2505 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes the small hit middle processing transition setting processing (step A2506), and the small hit fanfare mid processing Exit. The details of the small hit mid-process transition setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 30A.

  On the other hand, when it is not the small hit release information according to FIG. 1 (the result of step A2505 is “N”), that is, when the small hit big prize opening information is the small hit release information according to FIG. The apparatus 600 executes the small hitting / medium process transition setting process 2 (step A2507), and ends the small hitting fanfare process. The details of the small hit mid-process transition setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG. 30B.

<Small hit middle processing transition setting processing>
With reference to FIG. 30A, the details of the small hit medium processing transition setting process (step A2506 in FIG. 29) in the small hit fanfare medium process described above will be described. FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing the small hitting process transition setting process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first sets the game process number to 9 (step A2601a), and saves the game process number in the special figure game process number area (step A2602a).

  After the processing of step A2602a, the game control device 600 sets the opening time of the special winning opening for special figure 1 small hit (step A2603a), and saves the opening time in the special game processing timer area (step A2604a). .

  After the process of step A2604a, the game control device 600 saves a signal related to the opening of the special winning opening in the test signal output data area (step A2605a). Then, the game control device 600 clears the information of the big winning opening count number area storing the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step A2606a), and ends the small hitting / medium process transition setting process.

<Small hit middle process transition setting process 2>
With reference to FIG. 30B, details of the small hit medium processing transition setting process 2 (step A2507 in FIG. 29) in the small hit fanfare medium process described above will be described. FIG. 30B is a flowchart showing the small hitting process transition setting process 2 executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first sets the game process number to 9 (step A2601b), and saves the game process number in the special figure game process number area (step A2602b).

  After the processing of step A2602b, the game control device 600 sets the opening time of the special winning opening for the special figure 2 small hit (step A2603b), and saves the opening time in the special game processing timer area (step A2604b). .

  After the process of step A2604b, the game control device 600 saves a signal related to the opening of the special winning opening in the test signal output data area (step A2605b). Then, the game control device 600 clears the information of the big winning mouth count number area for storing the number of winning game balls to the big winning mouth (step A2606b), and ends the small hit / medium process transition setting process 2.

<Small hit processing>
With reference to FIG. 31, the details of the small hitting process (step A1217 in FIG. 15) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the small hitting process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 executes a setting process for shifting to the small hit remaining ball process (step A2701), and ends the small hit medium process.

<Small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing>
With reference to FIG. 32, the details of the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A2701 in FIG. 31) in the small hit medium process described above will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first sets the game process number to 10 (step A2801), and saves the game process number in the special figure game process number area (step A2802).

  After the processing of step A2802, the game control device 600 sets a time (small hit remaining ball processing time) for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening during the small hit game (step A2803), and the small hit The remaining ball processing time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A2804).

  After the processing of step A2804, the game control device 600 saves OFF data for driving the big prize opening solenoid 28 to close the big prize opening in the big prize opening solenoid output data area (step A2805). The remaining sphere process transition setting process is terminated.

<Normal game processing>
With reference to FIG. 33, the details of the usual game process (step A1109 in FIG. 14) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a general game process executed by the game control apparatus 600. In the usual game process, the passing of the game ball through the ordinary figure start gate 36 is monitored, the entire process related to the usual figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the passing of the game ball through the normal start gate 36 based on the state of the gate switch 603 (step A2901). In the gate switch monitoring process, a winning random number or the like for determining the winning of the usual figure display game is extracted.

  After the processing of step A2901, the game control device 600 executes a public power prize winning switch monitoring process (step A2902). In the general power winning switch monitoring process, the count number of the second starting port switch 602 provided in the second starting winning port 38, that is, the number of game balls won in the second starting winning port 38 (the general power prize winning count number) is calculated. Be monitored. The details of the general power prize winning switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing of step A2902, the game control device 600 times up the normal game processing timer as a result of whether the normal game processing timer has already timed up or as a result of updating the normal game processing timer by one. It is determined whether or not (Step A2903, Step A2904).

  When the usual game process timer has expired (the result of step A2904 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the usual game to be branched to the process corresponding to the usual game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A2905).

  After the process of step A2905, the game control apparatus 600 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal game process number using the normal game sequence branch table (step A2906). Then, the game control device 600 saves the return address, which is the return destination after the process corresponding to the usual game process number, in the stack area (step A2907), and executes the process corresponding to the usual game process number ( Step A2908).

  When the usual game process number is “0” (the result of step A2908 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure usual process (step A2909). The usual figure normal process monitors the start of fluctuation of the usual figure fluctuation display game, performs lottery of the results of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and sets information necessary for performing the process during the usual figure fluctuation.

  When the usual game process number is “1” (the result of step A2908 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes a process for changing the usual figure (step A2910). In the process of changing the ordinary map, information necessary for performing the process of displaying the ordinary map is set.

  When the usual game process number is “2” (the result of step A2908 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes a usual figure display process (step A2911). If the game result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, the processing during the normal map display is a setting of the opening time of the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 according to the general power support state, Set the information necessary to do The details of the normal map display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “3” (the result of step A2908 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes the process during the usual figure (step A2912). The process for hitting the base map is a process for determining whether or not the hit of the base map fluctuation display game is completed, and setting information necessary for performing the baseball remaining ball process.

  When the ordinary game process number is “4” (the result of step A2908 is “4”), the game control device 600 executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (step A2913). In the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process, a process for setting a time for the remaining ball in the second start winning opening 38 to be discharged, a setting of information necessary for performing an end process for the usual figure, and the like are performed.

  When the usual game process number is “5” (the result of step A2908 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure end process (step A2914). In the process for ending the usual figure, information necessary for performing the usual process for the usual figure is set.

  After any one of the processes of Step A2904 and Steps A2909 to A2914 is executed, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling fluctuations in the general display in the collective display device 50 (Step A2915). The symbol variation control process at 50 is executed (step A2916), and the normal game process is terminated.

<Pudden winning switch monitoring process>
With reference to FIG. 34, the details of the general power winning switch monitoring process (step A2902 in FIG. 33) in the above-described general game process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a general power prize switch monitoring process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first determines whether or not the normal-variation display game is winning (step A3001, step A3002).

  If the normal fluctuation display game is not winning (the result of step A3002 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the general power prize switch monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when the normal map change display game is winning (the result of step A3002 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not there is an input to the second start port switch 602 (step A3003). Step A3004).

  If there is no input to the second start port switch 602 (the result of step A3004 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the general power prize switch monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when there is an input to the second start port switch 602 (the result of step A3004 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether the decoration special figure hold number command ( MODE) and decoration special figure reservation number command (ACTION) are prepared (step A3005, step A3006), and a command setting process for setting a general power prize command is executed (step A3007).

  After the process of step A3007, the game control apparatus 600 adds 1 to the count number of the ordinary power counter and updates it (step A3008), and determines whether the ordinary power prize count has reached a predetermined upper limit ( Step A3009, Step A3010).

  When the power transmission prize count number has not reached the upper limit (the result of Step A3010 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the power transmission prize switch monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when the general power prize count reaches the upper limit (the result of step A3010 is “Y”), the game control device 600 saves the hit end value on the normal processing control pointer (step A3010). A3011).

  After the process of step A3011, the game control apparatus 600 clears the ordinary game process timer to 0 (step A3012), and ends the ordinary power prize switch monitoring process.

<Processing during normal map display>
With reference to FIG. 35, the details of the process for displaying a normal map (step A2911 in FIG. 33) in the above-described normal game process will be described. FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing a general chart display process executed by the game control apparatus 600.

  The game control device 600 first loads a hit flag from the hit flag area of the RWM (step A3101), and clears the hit flag area (step A3102).

  After the processing of step A3102, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the result of the usual figure change display game is a win based on the loaded hit flag (step A3103, step A3104).

  If the normal map change display game is not successful (the result of step A3014 is “N”), the game control device 600 does not determine the opening time of the opening / closing portion 38a (general power) of the second start winning opening 38. Then, the normal map normal process transition setting process 1 is executed (step A3105), and the normal chart display process is terminated. In the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1, the normal figure game process number is set to 0 and saved in the general figure game process number area, and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area.

  On the other hand, when the normal map change display game is a win (the result of step A3014 is “Y”), in the game control device 600, the open / close unit 38a (general power) is opened long (see FIG. 3A). Whether or not (step A3106).

  When the public power release is long open (the result of step A3106 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the long open time (5.8 seconds) to the normal power release time corresponding to the general power release information. ) Is set (step A3107).

  On the other hand, when the normal power release is short open (the result of step A3106 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the short open time (0. 3 seconds) is set (step A3108).

  After the processing of step A3107 or step A3108, the game control device 600 saves the set normal power release time in the normal game processing timer area (step A3109). After that, the game control device 600 executes a process for setting a process for a normal map to execute a process for a normal map (step A3110), and ends the process for displaying a normal map.

<1st CPU main processing>
Below, the control process of the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is demonstrated. First, the details of the 1st CPU main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a 1st CPU main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the effect control device 700. The 1st CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  When the execution of the 1st CPU main process is started, the effect control device 700 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the effect control device 700 clears 0 in the RAM 711 (see FIG. 11), which is a work area (step B1002), and executes a CPU initialization process (step B1003). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 sets initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and executes a random number initialization process (step B1005).

  After the process of step B1005, the effect control device 700 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted in this manner, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 600 can be executed.

  After the process of step B1007, the effect control device 700 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the CPU initialization process in step B1003 and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  After the process of step B1008, the effect control device 700 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) by the player, or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 executes a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 (step B1010).

  After the process of step B1010, the effect control device 700 executes a test mode process (step B1011). The test mode process is a process for receiving a command for inspection at the time of inspection at the time of factory shipment and inspecting lighting of the LED and the like. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  After the process of step B1011, the effect control device 700 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process of step B1010. (Step B1012). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1012, the effect control device 700 performs an effect at the time of winning that is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening 38 during a specific effect (subgame) described later (effect at the time of a general electric prize). An effect setting process at the time of winning for setting information related to the game is executed (step B1013). Details of the winning effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The specific effect is executed when the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a long time during the special figure changing display game (specifically, during the time of the usual figure changing display game until the opening / closing part 38a is opened). The fighting result with the enemy character is changed based on the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 during one special figure change display game (general power prize count number). (See FIGS. 45A to 45C). Further, if the enemy character is defeated as a result of the winning effect (the effect of reducing the enemy character's HP) executed by winning the game ball in the second start winning opening 38 in the specific effect, the specific effect At the end of the game, a successful performance is performed and an advantageous privilege is given to the player. Specific examples of specific effects (winning effects) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the process of step B1013, the effect control device 700 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1014). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  After the process of step B1014, the effect control device 700 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (step B1015).

  After the process of step B1015, the effect control device 700 executes a sound control process for controlling sounds output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b (step B1016). Then, the effect control device 700 executes a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (panel decoration device 760 or frame decoration device 21) such as an LED (step B1017), and an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable The motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect device (the board effect device 770 and the frame effect device 22) such as the expression lighting 9 is executed (step B1018).

  After the process of step B1018, the effect control device 700 executes a random number update process for updating the effect random number (step B1019), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the effect control device 700 repeats the processing from Step B1008 to Step B1019.

<2nd CPU main processing>
With reference to FIG. 37, the 2ndCPU main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described in detail. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing 2ndCPU main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 of the effect control device 700. The 2nd CPU main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  When the execution of the 2nd CPU main process is started, the effect control device 700 first executes a CPU initialization process (step B1101). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 clears 0 in the RAM 721 (see FIG. 11), which is a work area (step B1102), and sets initial values necessary for executing various processes in the RAM 721 (step B1103). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 executes a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing (step B1104), and permits various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt (step B1105).

  After the process of step B1105, the effect control apparatus 700 executes an initialization process of various control processes (step B1106) and permits screen drawing in the variable display device 35 (step B1107). In the initialization process of various control processes in step B1106, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a normal game process (step B1111) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the variable display device 35 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized.

  After the process of step B1107, the production control device 700 initializes the system cycle wait flag (step B1108) and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B1109). Although a detailed description of the system cycle wait flag is omitted, the system cycle wait flag is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process.

  If the system cycle wait flag is 1 (the result of step B1009 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 uses a WDT (watchdog timer) to determine whether the effect control device 700 is operating normally. ) Is cleared (step B1110). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 is reset.

  After the process of step B1110, the effect control device 700 executes a normal game process of executing a decorative special figure variation display game or displaying various images on the variation display device 35 (step B1111). Return to processing. Thereafter, the effect control device 700 repeats the processing from step B1108 to step B1111.

<Normal game processing>
With reference to FIG. 38, the detail of the normal game process performed by the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is demonstrated. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the normal game process executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first executes a received command check process for checking a command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 (step B1201).

  After the process of step B1201, the effect control device 700 executes a 2nd scene control process for preparing scene drawing (moving image) in the 1st scene control process of the 1st CPU main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 710 ( Step B1202).

  After the process of step B1202, the effect control device 700 executes a background process for preparing a background image (still image) that is in effect and does not move among images displayed on the variable display device 35 (step B1203). The 2nd scene control process is executed for drawing a moving image, while the background process is executed for drawing a still image.

  After the processing in step B1203, the effect control device 700 executes reel control / display processing for preparing drawing of a decorative special figure to be displayed in a variable manner among images displayed on the variable display device 35 (step B1204). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 executes a hold display process for preparing drawing of a hold display for displaying the start memory of each change display game among the images displayed on the change display device 35 (step B1205).

  After the process of step B1205, the effect control device 700 performs the customer waiting demo process so that the customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the variable display device 35 when there is no start memory number or when the variable display game is not played for a predetermined time. Execute (Step B1206).

  After the process of step B1206, the effect control device 700 executes a display system process for actually displaying an image on the variable display device 35 (step B1207), and ends the normal game process.

<1st scene control processing>
With reference to FIG. 39, the details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012 in FIG. 36) in the 1st CPU main process described above will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the 1st scene control process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The production control device 700 first determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the test mode (step B1301).

  When the gaming machine 1 is in the test mode (the result of step B1301 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the 1st scene control process because there is no need to actually perform the effect control.

  On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is not in the test mode (the result of Step B1301 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the game control device 600 has been received. (Step B1302).

  When the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1302 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes after step B1307. On the other hand, when the scene change command is received (the result of step B1302 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the current gaming state to be updated (step B1303), and receives a valid command. It is determined whether or not (step B1304). Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state.

  If a valid command has not been received (the result of step B1304 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processing after step B1307.

  On the other hand, when a valid command is received (the result of step B1304 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1305), A request flag is set (step B1306). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene.

  After the process of step B1306, the effect control device 700 executes a process according to the received command identifier (step B1307).

  If the received command is a “power-on command”, the effect control device 700 executes a power-on process (step B1308). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  If the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the effect control device 700 executes a power failure recovery process (step B1309). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  If the received command is a “customer waiting demonstration command”, the effect control device 700 executes a customer waiting process (step B1310). In the customer waiting process, a screen that is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the special figure variation display game is controlled.

  If the received command is a “fluctuation pattern command”, the effect control device 700 executes a changing process (step B1311). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. The details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the received command is a “fanfare command”, the effect control device 700 executes a fanfare process (step B1312). In the fanfare process, control such as outputting a fanfare corresponding to the generated big hit is performed.

  When the received command is the “large-open / open n-th command”, the effect control device 700 executes the in-round processing (step B1313). In the process during the round, effects such as effects during each round in the special gaming state are controlled.

  If the received command is an “interval command”, the effect control device 700 executes an interval process (step B1314). In the interval process, control such as effects between rounds in the special gaming state is performed.

  If the received command is an “ending command”, the effect control device 700 executes an ending process (step B1315). In the ending process, an effect or the like when the special game state is finished is controlled.

  After executing any one of the processes from Step B1308 to Step B1315, the effect control device 700 executes a symbol command reception process for receiving a symbol command transmitted from the game control device 600 (Step B1316). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  After the process of step B1316, the effect control device 700 executes a hold number command reception process (step B1317). The hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 performs a prior determination command reception process (step B1318). The prior determination command reception process is a process of setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prior determination command (prefetch command).

  After the process of step B1318, the effect control device 700 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1319) and ends the 1st scene control process. The probability information command reception process is a process of setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command.

<Winning effect setting process>
With reference to FIG. 40, the details of the winning effect setting process (step B1013 in FIG. 36) in the 1st CPU main process described above will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the winning effect setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not it is during a winning effect target period (step B1401). The effect period at the time of winning is a predetermined period after the opening / closing part (movable member) 38a of the second start winning prize opening 38a starts to open long as a result of the normal fluctuation display game during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. This is a period for counting the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 until time elapses.

  When it is not during the winning effect period (the result of step B1401 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the winning effect setting process. On the other hand, if it is during the winning effect period (the result of step B1401 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 plays a game by receiving a general electric prize command (a game ball wins the second start winning opening 38). It is determined whether or not a command transmitted from the control device 600 has been received (step B1402).

  When the general power prize command has not been received (the result of step B1402 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the winning effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the general power prize command is received (the result of step B1402 is “Y”), that is, when the game ball wins the second start winning slot 38, the production control device 700 adds 1 to the prize counter. (Step B1403), and the winning effect setting process is terminated. As described above, the effect control device 700 includes a winning number counting means for counting the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 during the winning effect target period (during execution of the specific effect).

<In-flight processing>
With reference to FIG. 41, the details of the changing process (step B1311 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control apparatus 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (step B1501).

  When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1501 is “Y”), effect control device 700 executes the processes of steps B1502 to B1510. On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1501 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes after step B1511.

  When the result of step B1501 is “Y”, the effect control device 700 clears the effect button related information (step B1502). The effect button related information is input operation information when the player operates the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1).

  After the process of step B1502, the effect control device 700 executes a process of setting a movable body request (step B1503). By this process, the operation mode of the effect device or the like is set according to the effect content.

  After the process of step B1503, the production control device 700 executes a fluctuation number management process for managing the continuation of the short-time state (the general power support state) (step B1504), and clears the general power prize winning number (winning number counter) to zero. (Step B1505). That is, every time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the public power prize winning count is cleared to zero.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 sets a stop pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game executed by the fluctuation display apparatus 35 and a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) of the identification information (design), or is executed during the special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern information setting processing for setting various information (specific execution execution mode, winning effect pattern, etc.) of the specific effect (subgame) to be performed is executed (step B1506). Details of the variation pattern information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1506, the effect control device 700 executes a random number seed initialization process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the effect (step B1507), and a scene corresponding to the set variation pattern. A sequence table is set (step B1508).

  After the process of step B1508, the effect control device 700 executes a change time setting process for setting the execution time of the special figure change display game (step B1509), clears the effect request flag (step B1510), and the changing process Exit.

  When it is determined in step B1501 that the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1501 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. judge. Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (step B1511).

  If the update timer has not expired (the result of step B1511 is “N”), the effect control device 700 is performing a variety of processing (such as setting a winning effect) during the specific effect (subgame). The process is executed (step B1512), and the changing process is terminated. Details of the in-game processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the update timer expires (result of step B1511 is “Y”), the production control device 700 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B1513), and the scene data changes. It is determined whether or not the final scene of the effect during the display game is related (step B1514).

  When the next scene is not the final scene of the effect (the result of step B1514 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the in-game process (step B1512) and ends the in-fluctuation process.

  On the other hand, when the next scene is the final scene of the effect (the result of step B1514 is “Y”), effect control device 700 executes a process at the end of the game that performs a process related to the end of the specific effect (sub game). (Step B1515). Details of the game end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1515, the effect control device 700 sets various information related to the end of the special figure change display game (step B1516), and ends the changing process.

<Variation pattern information setting process>
With reference to FIG. 42, the details of the variation pattern information setting processing (step B1506 in FIG. 41) in the above-described variation processing will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern information setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first obtains stop symbol information of the special figure variation display game (step B1601), and saves hold information that is information relating to the start memory (step B1602).

  After the process of step B1602, the effect control device 700 acquires the gaming state such as the probability state, the power transmission support state, the effect mode, etc. (step B1603), and then sets the stop symbol of the special display variation display game (step B1604). ).

  After the process of step B1604, the effect control device 700 acquires effect information stored in the start storage area (step B1605). The effect information is information set for the start memory for executing the continuous effect when the continuous effect based on the pre-reading information is executed.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 700 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the command based on the gaming state and the effect information (step B1606). By this process, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined.

  After the process of step B1606, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not a specific effect execution condition for executing the specific effect (sub game) is satisfied (step B1607).

  Note that the specific effect execution condition is that the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is long open until the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is finished and the normal figure fluctuation display game is hit (5 .8 seconds).

  When the specific effect execution condition is not satisfied (the result of Step B1607 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the variation pattern information setting process.

  On the other hand, when the specific effect execution condition is satisfied (the result of step B1607 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes the specific effect (effect at the time of winning) during the special figure variation display game. The specific effect flag is set to ON (step B1608). As described above, the effect control device 700 includes a specific effect executing means for controlling execution of the specific effect.

  After the process of step B1608, the effect control device 700 determines the effect mode of the effect at the time of winning that is executed when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 38 during the specific effect (sub game) from the plurality of effect patterns at the time of winning. The winning effect selection process to be selected is executed (step B1609), the selected winning effect pattern is set (step B1610), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated.

<In-game processing>
With reference to FIG. 43, the details of the mid-game process (step B1512 in FIG. 41) in the above-described process during change will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing in-game processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not it is during the winning effect target period in the special figure variation display game (step B1701).

  When it is not during the winning effect period (the result of step B1701 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the in-game process.

  On the other hand, when it is during the winning effect period (the result of step B1701 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the general power prize count number updated in step B1403 of FIG. 40 (step B1702). ). The general electric winning count is the number of game balls that have won the second start winning slot 38 during the winning effect target period in the specific effect (subgame) started during the special figure variation display game.

  After the processing in step B1702, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the general power winning prize count has been updated (changed) from the previous processing (step B1703).

  If the general power prize count has not been updated (the result of step B1703 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the in-game process.

  On the other hand, when the general power prize count is updated (the result of step B1703 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 performs the effect at the time of winning corresponding to the effect pattern at the time of winning set at step B1610 of FIG. Execution of (effect to attack the enemy character) is set (step B1704).

  After the process of step B1704, the effect control device 700 executes a process of decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character in accordance with the general power prize count acquired in step B1702 (step B1705). That is, the production control device 700 decrements the first decrement value from the physical strength value of the enemy character each time the ordinary power winning count number increases by one. The initial value of the enemy character's physical strength value is set based on the winning effect pattern set in step B1610 of FIG.

  Then, the effect control device 700 ends the in-game process after executing the process of step B1705.

<Processing at the end of the game>
Referring to FIG. 44, the details of the game end process (step B1515 in FIG. 41) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a game end process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is a specific effect flag (step B1801).

  When there is no specific effect flag (the result of step B1801 is “N”), effect control device 700 ends the game end process. On the other hand, when there is a specific effect flag (the result of step B1801 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the general electric prize count number based on the winning number counter updated in step B1403 of FIG. (Step B1802).

  After the process of step B1802, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the ordinary power winning count number is equal to or greater than a specified number (for example, 4 or more) at the end of the winning effect target period (step B1803). The prescribed number may be a different numerical value based on the winning effect pattern, the expectation for the result of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

  When the power train winning count number is equal to or greater than the prescribed number (the result of step B1803 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a process of subtracting the second decrement value from the current physical strength value of the enemy character ( Step B1804). The second reduced value is set as a value larger than the first reduced value in step B1704 in FIG.

  After the process of step B1804, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the enemy character has a physical strength value of 0 (step B1805).

  When the enemy character's stamina value is 0 (the result of step B1805 is "Y"), the effect control device 700 makes a success effect (e.g., when the enemy character falls down at the end of the specific effect (sub game)). 45 (C)) is executed (step B1806).

  In the case where the successful effect is executed, a privilege is given to the player after the end of the specific effect (sub game). In addition to displaying a special image on the variable display device 35, the privilege given to the player includes notifying the current probability state by changing the game effect mode from the probability fuzzy mode to the normal effect mode, Benefits that are advantageous to the player, such as increasing the number of times by a predetermined number, and switching the result of the special figure variation display game from being out of order to being a big hit (2R probability change big hit) are included. These benefits are selected and determined in accordance with the gaming state (the gaming effect mode, the probability state, the presence / absence of the short-time state, the result of the running variable display game) when the specific effect (sub game) is executed. For example, in the case of the normal performance mode in the normal probability state, a special image is displayed on the fluctuation display device 35, or the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is switched from the off mode to the big hit mode. For example, the game effect mode is changed from the probability fuzzy mode to the normal effect mode to notify the current probability state.

  On the other hand, when the physical strength value of the enemy character is not 0 (the result of step B1805 is “N”), the effect control device 700 fails at the end of the specific effect (sub game) (FIG. 46B). (Refer to step B1807).

  After the process of step B1806 or step B1807, the effect control device 700 clears the specific effect flag (step B1808) and ends the game end process.

  By the way, when it is determined in step B1803 that the general power prize count is not equal to or greater than the specified number (the result of step B1803 is “N”), the effect control device 700 displays the result of the special figure variation display game being executed. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step B1809).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (the result of step B1809 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the processes of step B1807 and step B1808, and ends the game end process. .

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (the result of step B1809 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 performs the reviving effect (see FIG. 46C) at the end of the winning effect. Run. In the resurrection effect, after a failure effect is once performed, an effect is performed in which the enemy character is defeated. When the rebirth effect is executed, no privilege is given to the player, but the player can be made to think that the privilege is given because the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit. Note that a privilege that displays a special image on the variable display device 35 may be given in the same manner as when the successful presentation is performed.

  After the process of step B1810, the effect control device 700 clears the specific effect flag (step B1808) and ends the game end process. As described above, the effect control device 700 includes result deriving means for deriving the effect result of the specific effect (sub game).

<Example of specific production>
An example of the specific effect will be described with reference to FIG. 45 (A) to 45 (C) are diagrams illustrating a case where a successful effect is performed at the end of a specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A), when the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a long time (5.8 seconds open) during the (decoration) special figure variation display game, it fights against the enemy character. A specific effect (sub game) is executed.

  During the specific effect (sub game), the enemy character C is displayed at the center of the display unit 35a of the fluctuation display device 35, and the physical strength value (HP) of the enemy character C is displayed below the enemy character C. The display section 35a below the physical strength value of the enemy character C includes a winning range display section F1 indicating the numerical range of game balls that can be won in the second start winning slot 38 during a specific performance, and the current number of winnings (general power) An instruction section F2 indicating the (winning count number) is displayed. Further, on the display unit 35a above the enemy character C, a message for promoting the winning of the game ball is displayed in the second start winning opening 38 that is to be released or opened.

  In addition, on the display unit 35a on the left side of the winning range display unit F1, three decoration special figures of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game are variably displayed.

  In addition, a first display area 35b capable of displaying the first start memory is displayed in the lower left part of the display unit 35a, and a second display area 35c capable of displaying the second start memory is displayed in the lower right part of the display part 35a. Is done. The first display area 35b is an area for displaying up to four start memories generated by winning a game ball at the first start winning opening 37, and the second display area 35c is a game at the second start winning opening 38. This is an area for displaying the start memory generated by winning the ball up to four. In addition, when there is the second start memory, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes the second special figure variation display game by the second start memory with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A), in the specific effect (subgame), every time a game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 during the winning effect period (the opening period of the second start winning opening 38). Production at the time of winning a prize is executed. In the winning effect, in addition to the effect of attacking the enemy character C, the instruction part F2 moves to the right side to increase the number of winnings (the number of general electric winnings) and decrease the strength value of the enemy character C. Is done. The physical strength value of the enemy character C decreases by the first decrement value every time one game ball is won. Note that although up to four second start memories are stored, the public power winning count number is continuously counted even when the upper limit of the second start memory number exceeds four.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (B), if the number of winnings at the second start winning opening 38 exceeds a prescribed number (for example, 4) at the end stage of the winning effect target period, the enemy character C will receive the first character. Damage of the second reduction value greater than the reduction value is dealt. The value of the second decrement value may be increased as the number of winnings at the second start winning opening 38 increases.

  When the physical strength value of the enemy character C becomes 0 at the end stage of the winning effect target period, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), a successful effect in which the enemy character C falls down at the end of the specific effect (sub game) is performed. The physical strength value of the enemy character C is set to be 0 when the number of winnings in the second start winning opening 38 becomes a predetermined number or more. In this example, while the display of the success effect is continued, the decorative special figure is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode, but may be stopped and displayed in the off mode.

  As described above, when a successful effect is performed at the end of the specific effect (sub game), a special image is displayed on the variable display device 35 as a privilege after the specific effect (sub game), or the game effect mode is a probability. The current probability state is notified by shifting from the fuzzy mode to the normal performance mode, or the number of time reductions is increased by a predetermined number (may be newly generated). In addition, you may change the result of the special figure fluctuation display game which was a loss to a big hit.

  Next, another example of the specific effect (sub game) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46A to FIG. 46C are diagrams illustrating a case where a revival effect is performed in a specific effect.

  Despite the fact that the result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit, at the end stage of the winning effect stage, as shown in FIG. If not exceeded, the failure effect is once executed as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative special figure is temporarily stopped in a disengaged manner.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46C, the enemy character C is hit with a hammer, and a resurrection effect is executed in which the physical strength value of the enemy character C becomes zero. At the timing when the enemy character's stamina value becomes 0, the decoration special figure that has been temporarily stopped in the off mode changes to the big hit mode and stops. In addition, when the revival effect is executed, a privilege advantageous to the player is not given, but the player may think that the privilege is given because the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. it can. As in the case of execution of the successful performance, a privilege that displays a special image on the variable display device 35 may be given, or what has been decided to stop in the off mode is switched to the big hit mode. Or you may.

  In this way, even if the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, if the failure production is executed, the revival production is executed after the failure production and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a big hit. Since it is possible to make the player think that is given, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 1 as described above can receive a game ball flowing down the game area and can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player. A special figure fluctuation display game executing means capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game based on a winning of a game ball in the special figure starting prize area, the special figure fluctuation display game In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that a special result determined in advance is obtained, winning a game ball in the normal start winning area provided in the gaming area And a first state in which the special figure start winning area is in a normal state based on the result of the general variation display game, and a normal variation display game execution means capable of executing the general variation display game. Execute auxiliary game to convert from 2 to 2nd state An auxiliary game execution means capable of executing, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect as to whether or not to give a game privilege to a player in relation to the execution of the auxiliary game, And the specific effect executing means is capable of counting the number of winnings of the game balls won in the special figure starting winning area by executing the auxiliary game during the execution of the specific effect. And a result deriving unit capable of deriving the effect result of the specific effect according to the number of winnings counted by the winning number counting unit.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins a special figure start winning area converted from a first state that is disadvantageous to the player to a second state that is advantageous to the player, an execution condition of the special figure variable display game is given. However, there is a problem that it is not interesting to win a game ball in the special figure start winning area. According to the gaming machine 1 as described above, It is possible to enhance the interest of the game production in the game, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in winning the game ball in the special drawing start winning area.

  Next, a modified example of the specific effect (sub game) will be described with reference to FIG. 47 (A) to 47 (C) are diagrams illustrating specific effects (subgames) when prefetch suspension is entered in the second start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, when a specific effect (sub game) is being executed during the second special figure variation display game, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 38 and is based on the win. When the start memory is pre-determined (prefetched) and the result of the pre-determination is a specific result (eg, a variable display game with a high expectation that becomes a big hit result mode is executed), the start memory is started. The memory display is displayed in a different mode (for example, a rectangle) according to the degree of expectation.

  In the case where a start-up memory in which the result of the prior determination becomes a specific result occurs during the specific effect (sub game), the specific effect does not end in one second special figure variation display game, and FIG. ) And as shown in FIG. 47C, the second special figure variation display game based on the pre-determined (prefetched) start memory is taken over and executed.

  Until the second special figure variation display game based on the pre-determined (prefetched) start memory is over, the physical strength value of the enemy character C is determined according to the general power prize count counted across each special figure variation display game. Is reduced. If the physical strength value of the enemy character C becomes 0 by the end of the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the pre-read start memory, a successful effect is executed and a privilege is given to the player.

  Thus, when the start memory in which the result of the pre-determination becomes a specific result occurs during the specific effect (sub game), the second special figure variation display game based on the pre-determined (pre-read) start memory is finished. Since the specific effect (sub game) is taken over, the execution period of the specific effect becomes long, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Note that the execution of the specific effect (sub game) may be executed not only during the special figure fluctuation display game but also in a state where the special figure fluctuation display game is not being executed (a waiting state for a customer, a big hit state).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the specific effect (sub game) is derived as a predetermined effect result according to the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 (general power prize count number). It is configured. And, at the end of the winning performance target period, if the general power winning count number has reached a predetermined number, the specific performance (sub game) will be a successful result, and an advantageous benefit will be given to the player In addition, it is possible to increase the interest of the game effect when the second start winning opening 38 is opened, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in winning the game ball to the second starting winning opening 38. In addition, since the effect result of the specific effect (sub game) changes according to the number of winning game balls to the second start winning opening 38, it is stopped even when the second start memory is stored up to the upper limit. Can be prevented.

(Second Embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is almost the same as the first embodiment, but in addition to the 16RA probability variation per unit, 16RB probability variation per unit, 2R probability variation per unit, small per unit, 5R probability variation per unit (maximum 25 seconds per 1R) Opened, 50 probability fluctuations after jackpot end, 30 times shortened, and 5R normal jackpot (up to 25 seconds maximum per 1R, normal probability state after jackpot ended, 30 times shortened) ), And after the 5R probability variation big hit and the 5R normal big hit, the game effect mode shifts to the probability ambiguous mode. Further, it is different in that a specific effect (subgame) is continuously executed repeatedly after a 5R probability variable big hit and a 5R normal big hit are ended until the end. Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

<In-flight processing>
With reference to FIG. 48, the details of the changing process (step B1311 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  In FIG. 48, the processing of step B1504, step B1506, step B1512, step B1515, and step B1517 will be described in detail. Other processes in FIG. 48 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  After the process of step B1503, the effect control device 700 executes a variation count management process for managing the continuation of the time-saving state (step B1504), and there is a time-shortage flag (the specific effect flag is present and the specific effect is being executed). If the value of the general power prize winning counter is not “0” (if it is a value of “1” or more), a process of updating by 1 is executed (step B1517). The details of the variation number management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step B1517, the effect control device 700 executes the processes of step B1506 to step B1509 in order, and clears the effect request flag (step B1510). After the effect request flag is cleared in step B1510, effect control device 700 executes the processes of steps B1511 to B1516.

  For details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B1506), the game process (step B1512), and the game end process (step B1515) in the process during the change, refer to FIGS. 50, 51, and 52, respectively. explain.

<Variation count management process>
With reference to FIG. 49, the details of the fluctuation number management process (step B1504 in FIG. 48) in the above-described fluctuation process will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the variation number management process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  When the variation number management process is started, the production control device 700 first determines whether or not there is a time reduction flag (step B1901 and step B1902). Note that the hour / short flag is set to ON after the end of 16RA probability variation big hit, 16RB probability variation big hit, 5R probability variation big hit and 5R normal big hit, and in the case of 16R big hit, it is cleared when the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times. In the case of 5R big hit, it is cleared when the variable display game is executed 30 times.

  When there is no time reduction flag and the gaming state is not the time reduction state (the result of step B1902 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the variation number management process. On the other hand, when there is a time-short flag and the game state is short-time (the result of step B1902 is “Y”), the production control device 700 is the number of times of time-short variation that is the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game regarding time-shortening. Is updated by 1 (step B1903).

  After the process of step B1903, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations has become 0 (step B1904).

  If the short-time variation count is not 0 (the result of step B1904 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the variation count management process. On the other hand, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (the result of step B1904 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 clears the hourly flag (step B1905) and ends the fluctuation number management process.

  The short-time state (the normal power support state) is started after the end of the 16RA probability variation big hit, 16RB probability variation big hit, 5R probability variation big hit, and 5R normal big hit, and is continued until the special figure variation display game is executed for the number of short-time variations.

<Variation pattern information setting process>
The details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B1506 in FIG. 48) in the above-described variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern information setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. Note that step B1601 to step B1606, step B1610, and step B1611 in FIG. 50 are the same as the corresponding processes in FIG.

  After the process of step B1606, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a specific effect flag that is a flag related to the specific effect (sub game) (step B1612). The specific performance flag is set to ON at the start of the short time state after the end of the 5R probability variable big hit and the 5R normal big hit, and is turned OFF when the special figure variation display game is a big hit or at the end of the short time state (30 times). Is set.

  When there is a specific effect flag (the result of step B1612 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 performs a winning when a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 38 during the specific effect (sub game). A winning effect selecting process for selecting an effect mode of the time effect from a plurality of winning effect patterns is executed (step B1610), the selected winning effect pattern is set (step B1611), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. To do. That is, the effect mode of the winning effect is set for each special figure variation display game.

  On the other hand, when there is no specific effect flag (the result of Step B1612 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the variation pattern information setting process without executing the processes of Step B1610 and Step B1611.

<In-game processing>
With reference to FIG. 51, the details of the mid-game process (step B1512 of FIG. 48) in the above-described process during change will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing in-game processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is a specific effect flag that is a flag related to the effect at the time of winning (step B1706).

  If there is no specific effect flag (the result of step B1706 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the in-game processing.

  On the other hand, when there is a specific effect flag (the result of step B1706 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the general power prize count number updated in step B1403 of FIG. 40 (step B1702). The general electric winning count is the number of game balls that have won the second start winning slot 38 during the winning effect target period in the specific effect (subgame) started during the special figure variation display game.

  After the processing in step B1702, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the general power winning prize count has been updated (changed) from the previous processing (step B1703).

  If the general power prize count has not been updated (the result of step B1703 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the in-game process.

  On the other hand, when the general power prize count is updated (the result of step B1703 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 performs the effect at the time of winning corresponding to the effect pattern at the time of winning set at step B1610 of FIG. Execution of (effect to attack the enemy character) is set (step B1704).

  After the process of step B1704, the effect control device 700 executes a process of decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character in accordance with the general power prize count acquired in step B1702 (step B1705). That is, the production control device 700 decrements the first decrement value from the physical strength value of the enemy character each time the ordinary power winning count number increases by one. The initial value of the physical strength value of the enemy character is set based on the winning effect pattern set in step B1610 of FIG. Then, the effect control device 700 ends the in-game process after executing the process of step B1705.

<Processing at the end of the game>
With reference to FIG. 52, the details of the game end process (step B1515 in FIG. 48) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a game end process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is a specific effect flag (step B1811). When there is no specific effect flag (the result of Step B1811 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the game end process. On the other hand, when there is a specific effect flag (the result of step B1811 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit (step B1812).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (the result of step B1812 is “Y”), the production control device 700 sets the enemy character's physical strength value to 0 regardless of the general power prize count. (Step B1813), the specific effect flag is cleared (step B1814), and the game end process is terminated. When the special figure variation display game is a big hit and the enemy character's physical strength value becomes 0, a privilege based on the success of the specific effect (sub game) is not given, but the result of the special figure variation display game It is possible to make the player think that a privilege has been granted by winning a big hit. In addition, you may make it provide the privilege which displays a special image on the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 35. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (the result of step B1812 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 causes the last special characteristic variation display game to end the time-saving state. It is determined whether or not it is a figure variation display game (step B1815).

  If the game is not the last special figure change display game in which the time-short state ends (the result of step B1815 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the game end process.

  On the other hand, when it is the last special figure change display game in which the short-time state ends (the result of step B1815 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 obtains the public power prize count number (step B1816).

  After the process of step B1816, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the general electric winning count number (the number of game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 during the effect at the time of winning) is equal to or greater than a specified number (for example, 30 or more). Is determined (step B1817). The prescribed number may be a different numerical value based on the winning effect pattern, the number of short-time fluctuations, and the like.

  When the power train winning count is greater than or equal to the specified number (the result of step B1817 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the enemy character's physical strength value is equal to or less than a predetermined value ( Step B1818).

  When the enemy character's stamina value is equal to or less than the predetermined value (the result of step B1818 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a process of reducing the enemy character's stamina value to 0 (step B1819). . Basically, the physical strength value of the enemy character is set to be 0 when the number of winnings in the second start winning opening 38 becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

  After the process of step B1819, the effect control device 700 executes a successful effect in which the enemy character falls down in the specific effect (subgame) in the last special figure variation display game in which the time-short state ends, and the specific effect (subgame). After the game is completed, the game effect mode is shifted from the probability ambiguous mode to the normal effect mode, and the current probability state (game state) of the special figure variation display game is notified (step B1820). Note that the transition to the game effect mode may be after the end of the last special figure variation display game in which the time reduction state ends. In addition, as a benefit to the player when a successful production is derived, instead of shifting the game production mode, a special image is displayed on the fluctuation display device 35, or the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Or you may. In that case, a specific effect (sub game) may be executed by setting a specific effect flag after the end of 16RA probability change big hit or 16RB probability change big hit.

  If the number of winnings in the general power prize is not greater than or equal to the specified number (the result of step B1817 is “N”), the physical strength value of the enemy character is not less than a predetermined value (the result of step B1818 is “N”). The failure production is executed at the end of the production (sub game). And after the process of step B1817, step B1818, or the process of step B1820, the production | presentation control apparatus 700 clears a specific production flag (step B1821), and complete | finishes the process at the time of completion | finish of a game. In addition, you may clear a public call winning count number here.

<Ending process>
With reference to FIG. 53, details of the ending process (step B1315 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an ending process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control apparatus 700 in the second embodiment, except that the processes of Step B2010 to Step B2012 are added. This is the same as the ending process. In the ending process, effect control or the like when the special game state (big hit game state) is completed is performed.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B2001). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene.

  When there is an effect request flag (the result of step B2001 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires various types of information related to the jackpot (step B2002).

  After the process of step B2002, the production control device 700 sets the hour / short flag on if the big hit other than the 2R probability variation big hit is completed (step B2003), and sets the number of hour / short fluctuations to a predetermined initial number (for example, 50 or 30). Times) (step B2004). In the case of the end of 2R probability variation big hit, the time-short flag and the number of time-short fluctuations are not set.

  After the process of step B2004, the effect control device 700 sets a variation pattern table corresponding to the big hit (step B2005), clears the effect request flag (step B2006), and ends the ending process.

  By the way, when it is determined in step B2001 that the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B2001 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. judge. Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time has expired (step B2007).

  If the update timer has not expired (the result of step B2007 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the ending process. On the other hand, when the update timer has expired (the result of step B2007 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a process for ending the ending effect (step B2008), and clears the general power prize winning count number. (Step B2009).

  After the process of step B2009, the production control device 700 determines whether or not the 5R big hit (5R probability variable big hit, 5R normal big hit) is over (step B2010).

  When it is the end of the 5R jackpot (the result of step B2010 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the probability ambiguous mode as the game effect mode (step B2011) and relates to the execution of the specific effect (sub game). The specific effect flag is set to ON (step B2012), and the ending process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is not the end of the 5R big hit (the result of Step B2010 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the ending process.

<Example of specific production>
With reference to FIG. 54, an example of the specific effect in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. 54A to 54C are diagrams illustrating a case where a successful effect is performed at the end of a specific effect.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, a specific effect (sub game) for struggling with the enemy character C is executed across a plurality of special figure change display games in the time-short state, and the time-short state ends. The special figure fluctuation display game (the 30th fluctuation display game counted from the end of the 5R probability variable big hit or the 5R normal big hit) ends or the special figure fluctuation display game ends at a timing when the big win. Also, in the special figure variation display game, when the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is long open (5.8 seconds open) and the game ball wins, the effect at the time of winning is executed. The winning effect may be executed when the opening / closing portion 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a long time (5.8 seconds open). You may perform in the state (for example, customer waiting state) where the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed.

  When a specific effect (sub game) is being executed in the special figure variation display game during the short-time state, a game is played in the second start winning opening 38 during the opening period of the second start winning opening 38, that is, during the winning effect target period. Each time a ball wins, the effect at the time of winning is executed. In the winning effect, in addition to the effect of attacking the enemy character C, the instruction part F2 moves to the right side to increase the number of winnings (the number of general electric winnings) and decrease the strength value of the enemy character C. Is done. The physical strength value of the enemy character C decreases by the first decrement value every time one game ball is won. The remaining number of short-time fluctuations is displayed in the lower right part of the display unit 35a of the fluctuation display device 35.

  During the short-time state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game is also shortened, and each time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the general electric prize count is decremented by 1 (see step B1517 in FIG. 48). It is difficult to increase the number of wins in the sub-game.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), a special figure variation display game set so that the execution time is not shortened is executed with a predetermined probability. When the reach effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game may not be shortened.

  As a result, the effect period of the specific effect (sub game) also becomes longer, and the possibility of winning the game ball to the second start winning opening 38 in the effect target period at the time of winning is increased. At this time, on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, a message suggesting that it is possible to efficiently increase the number of common power winning counts, for example, a message “increase in chance” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (C), in the special figure variation display game at the end of the time reduction state (number of time variation fluctuations = 0), the general power prize count number exceeds a prescribed number (for example, 30), and the enemy character If the physical strength value of C is lower than the predetermined value, the physical strength value of the enemy character C becomes zero. The physical strength value of the enemy character C is set to be 0 when the number of winnings in the second start winning opening 38 becomes a predetermined number or more. When the physical strength value of the enemy character C becomes 0, the success effect is executed at the end of the specific effect (sub game).

  When a successful production is performed at the end of the specific production (sub game), a privilege is given to the player after the completion of the specific production (sub game) (after the completion of the short time state). For example, as shown in FIG. 54D, after the specific effect (sub game) executed after 5R big hit (after 30 rotations), the game effect mode is changed from the probability fuzzy mode to the normal effect mode (for example, the probability state is a probability). When it is in a changing state, it is a pounding mode that indicates a probability changing state, and when the probability state is a normal probability state, it shifts to a normal performance mode that indicates a normal probability state), and a notification of the probability state (game state) is made. Done. On the other hand, when the failure effect is performed at the end of the winning effect, the game effect mode is maintained in the probability ambiguous mode until the end of the probability variation state, and the normal effect mode is restored.

  Note that if the result of the special figure change display game before the end of the short-time state is not big, if the result of the special-time fluctuation display game is a big hit, the enemy character C's physical strength value will be 0 regardless of the number of wins and the success, The production is executed and the production at the time of winning is finished. In this case, the game is shifted to the big hit game state without being given a special benefit at the time of winning the prize, but the player can be made to think that the special bonus has been given because the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the specific effect (sub game) is performed across (over) a plurality of special figure variation display games in the short-time state. Then, the number of game balls (the general power prize count number) won in the second start winning opening 38 during the specific effect (sub game) has reached a predetermined number in the last special figure variation display game in which the time reduction ends. In this case, since the specific effect (sub game) is a successful result and an advantageous privilege is given to the player, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game effect when the second start winning opening 38 is opened. It is possible to increase the player's interest in winning a game ball at the start winning opening 38. In addition, since the effect result of the specific effect (sub game) changes according to the number of winning game balls to the second start winning opening 38, it is stopped even when the second start memory is stored up to the upper limit. Can be prevented.

(Third embodiment)
A gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, but the first specific effect (sub game) is executed during the special figure change display game that is a small hit or big hit, and the subsequent small hit Alternatively, the second specific effect (subgame) is executed during the big hit. In addition, the effect at the time of winning a prize is executed during the first specific effect, and the effect at the time of winning the big prize opening is executed during the second specific effect, but the effect of the second specific effect according to the result of the first specific effect. The mode (execution mode) changes. In the following, the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

<In-flight processing>
With reference to FIG. 55, the details of the in-fluctuation process (step B1311 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the changing process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The changing process (see FIG. 55) according to the third embodiment is basically the same as the changing process (see FIG. 41) according to the first embodiment, but the process corresponding to step B1505 in FIG. 41 is omitted. There is a difference between the processing content of step B1506 and the processing content of step B1515.

  Details of the variation pattern information setting process in step B1506 of FIG. 55 will be described with reference to FIG. 56, and details of the game end process in step B1515 of FIG. 55 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Variation pattern information setting process>
With reference to FIG. 56, details of the variation pattern information setting processing (step B1506 in FIG. 55) in the above-described variation processing will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern information setting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. Note that steps B1601 to B1610 in FIG. 56 are the same as the corresponding processes in FIG. However, the specific effect execution condition is different from that of the first embodiment, and the opening / closing part 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is long open until the special figure fluctuation display game is hit before the special figure fluctuation display game is over. In addition to being (5.8 seconds), it is added that the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a small hit mode or a big hit mode.

  In the variation pattern information setting process, the effect control device 700 executes the processes of Step B1601 to Step B1610, then clears the general power winning prize count (Step B1611), and ends the variation pattern information setting process. Thus, the production control device 700 includes specific production execution means for controlling the execution of the first specific production (sub game).

<Processing at the end of the game>
With reference to FIG. 57, the details of the process at the end of the game (step B1515 in FIG. 55) in the above-described changing process will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a game end process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is a specific effect flag related to the execution of the winning effect (step B1821).

  When the specific effect flag is not set (the result of step B1821 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the game end process. On the other hand, when the specific effect flag is set (the result of step B1821 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 is based on the winning number counter updated in step B1403 of FIG. Is acquired (step B1822).

  After the process of step B1822, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the public power winning count number is equal to or greater than a specified number (for example, 4 or more) at the end of the effect at the time of winning (step B1823). The prescribed number may be a different value based on the winning effect pattern and the like.

  When the power train winning count number is equal to or greater than the prescribed number (the result of step B1823 is “Y”), the production control device 700 executes a process of subtracting the second decrement value from the current physical strength value of the enemy character ( Step B1824). The second reduced value is set as a value larger than the first reduced value in step B1704 in FIG.

  After the process of step B1824, or when the general power prize count number is not equal to or greater than the specified number (the result of step B1823 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether the enemy character's physical strength value is 0 or not. Is determined (step B1825).

  When the enemy character's physical strength value is 0 (the result of step B1825 is "Y"), the effect control device 700 causes the enemy character to fall down at the end of the first specific effect (sub game). Is executed (step B1826). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 sets boss battle information that may give a privilege to the player as information related to the execution of the second specific effect (sub game) (step B1827). The second specific effect (sub game) is an effect performed when the big prize opening is opened in the big hit game or the small hit game, and the number of game balls won in the big prize opening (large prize winning prize) The fighting result with the enemy character changes based on the count number).

  On the other hand, when the physical strength value of the enemy character is not 0 (the result of step B1825 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes a failure effect at the end of the first specific effect (sub game) ( Step B1828). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 sets revenge battle information that does not give a player a privilege as information related to the execution of the second specific effect (sub game) (step B1829).

  After the process of step B1827 or step B1829, the effect control device 700 clears the specific effect flag (step B1830) and ends the game end process.

<Fanfare treatment>
With reference to FIG. 58, the details of the fanfare process (step B1312 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing fanfare processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  When the fanfare process is started, the effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B2101).

  If there is an effect request flag (the result of step B2101 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit (step B2102).

  When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit (the result of step B2102 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a small hitting process (step B2103) and clears the effect request flag. (Step B2111), the fanfare process is terminated. The details of the small hitting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a big hit but a big hit (16RA big hit, 16RB big hit, 2R big hit) (the result of step B2102 is “N”), the production control device 700 is a big hit. A process of setting a big hit effect according to the type is executed (step B2104).

  After the processing of step B2104, the effect control device 700 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot (step B2105), and sets information related to the jackpot (number of execution rounds, presence / absence of a promising change promotion effect during the jackpot, etc.). (Step B2106). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 adds 1 to the value of the big hit number storage area, and updates the big hit number (step B2107).

  After the process of step B2107, the effect control device 700 determines whether there is boss battle information or revenge battle information (step B2108, step B2109).

  When there is boss battle information or revenge battle information (the result of step B2109 is “Y”), the production control device 700 executes the second specific production (sub game) according to the type of jackpot (16R) If it is a big hit, only 1R is set (if it is 2R big hit, from 1R to 2R) (step B2110). Then, based on the boss battle information or the revenge battle information, an effect pattern at the time of winning the big winning opening for the big hit game is set (step B2111), the effect request flag is cleared (step B2112), and the fanfare process ends. As described above, the effect control device 700 includes the second specific effect executing means for controlling the execution of the second specific effect (sub game).

  On the other hand, when there is no boss battle information or revenge battle information (the result of step B2109 is “N”), the effect control device 700 clears the effect request flag (step B2111) and ends the fanfare process.

  If it is determined in step B2101 that there is no effect request flag (the result of step B2101 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether the update timer is 0 (step B2112). In this case, the update timer measures the fanfare time at the start of the special game state (big hit game state) or the specific game state (small hit game state), and if the update timer value is 0, the fanfare time has elapsed. Indicates that

  If the update timer is not 0 (the result of step B2112 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the fanfare process.

  On the other hand, when the update timer is 0 (the result of step B2112 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B2113), and the scene data Is related to the final scene of the performance (step B2114).

  When the next scene is not the final scene of the effect (the result of step B2114 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the fanfare process. On the other hand, when the next scene is the final scene of the effect (the result of step B2114 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the end of the fanfare (step B2115) and ends the fanfare process. It should be noted that it is preferable to clear 0, which will be described later, at the end of the fanfare process.

<Small hit processing>
With reference to FIG. 59, the details of the middle hit process (step B2103 in FIG. 58) in the fanfare process described above will be described. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the small hitting process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  When the small hitting process is started, the effect control device 700 first sets the execution period of the second specific effect at the time of the small hit (until the small hit ends) (step B2201). Then, the effect control device 700 determines whether there is boss battle information or revenge battle information (step B2202, step B2203).

  If there is boss battle information or revenge battle information (the result of step B2203 is “Y”), the production control device 700 produces an effect at the time of winning a big winning opening for a small hit game based on the boss battle information or the revenge battle information. A pattern is set (step B2204), and the small hitting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no boss battle information or revenge battle information (the result of step B2203 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the small hitting process without setting the effect pattern at the time of winning a big prize. .

<In-round processing>
With reference to FIG. 60, the details of the mid-round processing (step B1313 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control processing described above will be described. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  When the in-round processing is started, the effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B2301).

  When there is an effect request flag (the result of step B2301 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the small hit game is executed (step B2302).

  When the small hit game is executed (the result of step B2302 is “Y”), the production control device 700 sets the video pattern during the small hit (step B2303) and clears the production request flag (step B2303). B2307), and ends the round process.

  On the other hand, when not a big hit game but a big hit game is executed (the result of step B2302 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets information related to the big hit (executes a probable change promotion effect in the current round). (Step B2304) and the number of rounds this time is set (step B2305). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 sets a video pattern during the current round (step B2306), clears the effect request flag (step B2307), and ends the in-round processing. In the case of 2R big hit, it is difficult for the player to know whether 2R big hit or small hit because the same video pattern as the small hit is set.

  When it is determined in step B2301 that there is no effect request flag (the result of step B2301 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the update timer is 0 (step B2308). In this case, the update timer measures the round time in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and a value of 0 in the update timer indicates that the round time has elapsed.

  When the update timer is not 0 (the result of step B2308 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening (step B2309), and ends the in-round process. Details of the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the update timer is 0 (the result of step B2308 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B2310), and the scene data Is related to the final scene of the performance (step B2311).

  When the next scene is not the final scene of the effect (the result of Step B2311 is “N”), the effect control device 700 executes the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening (Step B2309), and ends the process during the round. .

  On the other hand, when the next scene is the final scene of the effect (the result of step B2311 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes the effect end process at the time of winning the big prize opening (step B2312). The details of the process for finishing the effect at the time of winning the big prize opening will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of step S2312, the effect control device 700 sets the end of the effect during the round (step B2313) and ends the process during the round.

<Direction processing when winning a big prize>
With reference to FIG. 61, the details of the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening in the mid-round process described above (step B2309 in FIG. 60) will be described. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening effect processing performed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not it is during the execution period of the second specific effect (step B2401). The execution period of the second specific effect is set in step B2110 in FIG. 58 or step B2201 in FIG.

  If it is not during the execution period of the second specific effect (the result of step B2401 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening.

  On the other hand, when it is during the execution period of the second specific effect (the result of step B2401 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 receives the big prize set in the count switch monitoring process (see step A1608 in FIG. 19). It is determined whether or not an oral winning command has been received (step B2402).

  If the winning prize winning command has not been received (the result of step B2402 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the winning process at winning prize winning.

  On the other hand, when the winning prize winning command has been received (the result of step B2402 is “Y”), the production control device 700 determines the game ball that won the winning prize based on the winning prize winning command. The number (large winning opening winning count number) is incremented by 1 and updated (step B2403). As described above, the effect control device 700 includes special winning opening winning number counting means (special winning number counting means) for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening during the second specific effect (sub game).

  After the processing of step B2403, the effect control device 700 sets execution of the effect at the time of winning the prize winning (the effect of attacking the enemy character) corresponding to the effect pattern at winning the prize winning opening (step B2404), and then the enemy character. The current physical strength value is acquired (step B2405). Note that the special winning opening winning effect pattern is set in step B2111 in FIG. 58 or step B2204 in FIG. The enemy character's physical strength value is the physical strength value of the boss character in the big prize mouth winning effect based on the boss battle information, and in the big winning mouth winning effect based on the revenge information, It is a health value.

  After the process of step B2405, the effect control device 700 executes a process of decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character acquired in step B2405 according to the big winning opening prize count number added and updated in step B2403 (step B2406). That is, the production control device 700 subtracts the first decrement value from the physical strength value of the enemy character every time the grand prize winning count number increases by one.

  Then, after performing the process of Step B2406, the effect control device 700 ends the effect process at the time of winning the big prize opening.

<Ending process when winning a big prize>
With reference to FIG. 62, the details of the big winning opening winning effect end process (step B2312 in FIG. 60) in the above-described round process will be described. FIG. 62 is a flow chart showing the effect end processing at the time of winning a big prize opening, which is executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not the execution period of the second specific effect has ended (step B2501).

  If the execution period of the second specific effect has not ended (the result of step B2501 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect end processing at the time of winning the big prize opening. On the other hand, when the execution period of the second specific effect has ended (the result of step B2501 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 acquires the big winning opening prize count number updated in step B2403 of FIG. (Step B2502).

  After the process of step B2502, the effect control device 700 determines that the number of winning prize winning counts (the number of game balls won in the big winning opening during the second specific effect) is the prescribed number at the end of the execution period of the second specific effect. It is determined whether it is above (for example, 4 or more) (step B2503).

  If the winning prize winning count number is greater than or equal to the specified number (the result of step B2503 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 causes the winning prize opening set in step B2110 of FIG. 58 or step B2204 of FIG. A winning effect pattern is acquired (step B2504).

  After the process of step B2504, the effect control device 700 executes a process of subtracting the second decrement value from the current physical strength value of the enemy character (step B2505). The second reduced value is set as a value larger than the first reduced value in step B2405 in FIG.

  After the process of step B2505, or when the grand prize winning count number is not equal to or greater than the specified number (the result of step B2503 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether the physical strength value of the enemy character is 0 or not. Is determined (step B2506). The physical strength value of the enemy character in the second specific effect (sub game) is set to be 0 when the winning prize opening count number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

  When the enemy character's stamina value is 0 (the result of step B2506 is "Y"), the effect control device 700 causes the enemy character to fall down at the end of the second specific effect (sub game). Is executed (step B2507). Subsequently, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the successful effect is due to a boss battle (step B2508).

  When the successful production is a boss battle and the boss battle is won (the result of step B2508 is “Y”), the production control device 700 sets a boss battle victory flag (step B2509).

  After the process of step B2509 or when the successful production is due to a revenge game (the result of step B2508 is “N”), the production control device 700 determines whether or not the game being executed is a small hit game. Determination is made (step B2510).

  When the game being executed is a small hit game (the result of step B2510 is “Y”), the production control device 700 ends the production completion process at the time of winning the big prize opening.

  On the other hand, when the game being executed is not a big hit game but a big hit game (the result of step B2510 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the currently executed game is a 2R big hit game. (Step B2511).

  When it is not 2R big hit (the result of step B2511 is “N”), the production control device 700 sets the big hit continuation information for continuing the big hit game after the end of the second specific production (sub game) (step B2512). End the production end processing when winning a big prize.

  If the game being executed is a 2R jackpot (the result of step B2511 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 ends the effect end processing at the time of winning the big prize opening.

  When it is determined in step B2506 that the enemy character's physical strength value is not 0 (the result of step B2506 is “N”), the effect control device 700 performs a failure effect at the end of the second specific effect. Execute (step B2514). Thereafter, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the game being executed is a 16R big hit (16RA big hit or 16RB big hit) (step B2515).

  When the game being executed is a 16R jackpot (the result of step B2515 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 sets the jackpot continuation information for continuing the jackpot game even after the end of the prize winning opening effect. (Step B2516), the big winning opening winning effect end processing is ended. On the other hand, when the game being executed is a small hit or a 2R big hit (the result of step B2515 is “N”), the production control device 700 does not set the big hit continuation information, and ends the production process at the time of the big prize opening prize. Exit.

<Ending process>
The details of the ending process (step B1315 in FIG. 39) in the first scene control process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing an ending process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700. In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special game state (big hit game state) or the like is finished.

  The effect control device 700 first determines whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B2601). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene.

  When there is an effect request flag (the result of step B2601 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the game being executed is a small hit game (step B2602).

  When the game being executed is not a small hit game (the result of step B2602 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the game being executed is a 2R big hit game (step B2603).

  When the game being executed is a small hit game (the result of step B2602 is “Y”) or when the game is a 2R big hit game (so-called “surprising”) (the result of step B2603 is “Y”), the production control device 700 Then, the small hit / probability ending process is executed (step B2604), the effect request flag is cleared (step B2610), and the ending process ends. Details of the small hit / probability ending process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the game being executed in step B2603 is not a 2R jackpot game but a 16R jackpot game (the result of step B2603 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets a jackpot ending for 16 rounds. (Step B2605).

  After the processing of step B2605, the production control device 700 acquires various information related to the big hit (step B2606), sets the time reduction flag to ON (step B2607), and sets the number of time reduction fluctuations to a predetermined initial number (for example, 50 times). ) (Step B2608).

  After the process of step B2608, the effect control device 700 sets a variation pattern table corresponding to the big hit (step B2609), clears the effect request flag (step B2610), and ends the ending process.

  By the way, when it is determined in step B2601 that the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B2601 is “N”), the effect control device 700 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. judge. Specifically, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not the update timer is 0, that is, the time is up (step B2611).

  If the update timer has not expired (the result of step B2611 is “N”), the effect control device 700 ends the ending process. On the other hand, when the update timer expires (the result of step B2611 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 executes a process of ending the ending effect (step B2612), and ends the ending process. It should be noted that at the end of the ending process, it is preferable to clear the boss battle information / revenge battle information, the number of winning prize winning counters, the boss battle victory flag, and the like.

<Small hit / Accurate ending process>
With reference to FIG. 64, the details of the small hit / probable ending process (step B2604 in FIG. 63) in the ending process described above will be described. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the small hit / probable ending process executed by the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700.

  The effect control device 700 sets a small hit / probable ending effect for the small hit and 2R big hit (probability) (step B2701). Thus, by sharing the ending effect of the small hit and the 2R big hit, it becomes difficult to distinguish the small hit without the probability change and the 2R big hit with the probability change, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  After the process of step B2701, the effect control device 700 determines whether or not there is a boss battle victory flag (step B2702). The boss battle victory flag is a flag that is set in step B2509 of the effect end process at the time of winning the big prize in FIG.

  When there is a boss battle victory flag (the result of step B2702 is “Y”), the effect control device 700 performs a normal effect mode (an effect mode with a clear probability state) based on the probability information command transmitted from the game control device 600. ) Is set (step B2703).

  Since the probability information command in the normal probability state is transmitted from the game control device 600 after the end of the small hit, the normal performance mode corresponding to the normal probability state is set, and after the end of the 2R big hit, the game control device From 600, the normal performance mode corresponding to the probability variation state is set.

  After the process of step B2703, the effect control device 700 clears the boss battle victory flag (step B2704).

  On the other hand, when there is no boss battle victory flag (the result of step B2702 is “N”), the effect control device 700 sets the probability ambiguous mode as the game effect mode (step B2706).

  After the process of step B2704 or step B2706, the effect control device 700 sets a variation pattern table corresponding to the probability information command (step B2705), and ends the small hit / probable ending process.

  As described above, when the second specific effect (sub game) is a successful result (winning the boss game), the probability state is set by setting the game effect mode to the normal effect mode instead of the probability ambiguous mode. Since it becomes possible to grasp, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. Note that the normal effect mode may be set even when the revenge game is won, and a special image may be displayed on the variable display device 35 instead of setting the normal effect mode.

  Also, after the 16R big hit, no special benefits were given to the player regardless of the result of the boss battle or the revenge battle in the second specific performance, but a special image is displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the success result. May be displayed, or a privilege such as increasing the number of times of the short-time state may be given, and a transition may be made to a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode.

<Examples of production at the time of winning and at the stage of winning a prize>
With reference to FIG. 65, an example of the first specific effect (winning effect) and the second specific effect (large winning opening effect) in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 65A is a diagram exemplifying a case where the result of the first specific effect due to the opening of the public power is a defeat, and FIG. 65B shows a revenge battle of the second specific effect performed after the defeat of the first specific effect. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 65A, the open / close portion 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is long open in the (decoration) special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state (game where the result is a small hit or big hit) (5. When it is released for 8 seconds), the first specific effect for fighting the enemy character C1 is executed. If the game ball does not win much in the second start winning opening 38 during the first specific effect, and the general power winning count number does not reach the predetermined number, the physical strength value of the enemy character C1 does not become zero. A failure effect is performed at the end of one specific effect. After the failure production, the special figure variation display game ends with a small hit or big hit result.

  When the big win gaming state or the small winning game state is generated by the special figure variation display game in which the result is derived after the defeat of the first specific effect and the big winning opening is opened, as shown in FIG. 65 (B) A second specific effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 65 (B), in the second specific effect after the defeat of the first specific effect, the enemy character C1 that appeared in the first specific effect due to the opening of the public power is re-displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. It is displayed and a revenge battle is performed. Below the enemy character C1, the physical strength value (HP) of the enemy character C1 is displayed. The physical strength value of the enemy character C1 in the revenge battle may be a full tank state or a state in which the physical strength value in the first specific effect is taken over.

  The display unit 35a below the physical strength value of the enemy character C1 includes a winning range display unit F3 indicating the numerical range of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening, and the current winning number (large winning mouth winning count number). Is displayed.

  In the second specific effect, every time a game ball wins a winning prize opening, the winning effect at the winning prize opening is executed. In the effect at the time of winning the big prize mouth, in addition to the effect of attacking the enemy character C1, the instruction unit F4 moves to the right side to increase the number of winnings (the number of winning prize winning counts), and the physical strength value of the enemy character C1 decreases. An effect is performed. The physical strength value of the enemy character C1 decreases by the first decrement value every time one game ball is won.

  Then, at the end stage of the second specific performance, if the number of winnings in the big winning opening exceeds a prescribed number (for example, 4), the enemy character C1 is damaged by the second reduced value larger than the first reduced value. Given. The physical strength value of the enemy character C1 is set to be 0 when the number of winnings in the big winning opening becomes a predetermined number or more.

  When the stamina value of the enemy character C1 becomes 0, a revenge battle success effect is performed in which the enemy character C1 falls, and when the stamina value of the enemy character C1 does not become 0, a revenge battle failure effect is performed. In the revenge battle based on the second specific performance, even if the successful performance is performed, no bonus is given to the player, but the initial value of the enemy character's physical strength value is set larger than that of the boss battle. (The difficulty level is high and the probability of success is low). If the revenge battle is successful, the same privilege as that for the successful boss battle may be given.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66, another example of the first specific effect (winning effect) and the second specific effect (big winning opening effect) in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 66 (A) is a diagram illustrating a case where the result of the first specific effect due to the opening of the electric train is a victory, and FIGS. 66 (B) and 66 (C) are diagrams illustrating the second performed after the victory of the first specific effect. It is the figure which illustrated the boss battle of specific production.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (A), the open / close portion 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is long open in the (decoration) special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state (game where the result is a small hit or big hit) (5. When it is released for 8 seconds), the first specific effect for fighting the enemy character C1 is executed. When a predetermined number or more of game balls win the second start winning opening 38 during the first specific effect, the enemy character C1 has a physical strength value of 0, and a successful effect is performed at the end of the first specific effect. After the successful performance, the special figure variation display game is finished.

  When the big win gaming state or the small winning game state is generated by the special figure variation display game in which the result is derived after winning the first specific effect, and the big winning opening is opened, as shown in FIG. 66 (B) A second specific effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (B), in the second specific effect after winning the first specific effect, the enemy character C1 that appeared on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 in the first specific effect due to the opening of the public power system is shown. A different boss character C2 is displayed and a boss battle is performed. Below the boss character C2, the physical strength value (HP) of the boss character C2 is displayed. A boss battle winning range display section F3 and an instruction section F4 are displayed on the display section 35a below the physical strength value of the boss character C2.

  In the second specific effect, every time a game ball wins a winning prize opening, the winning effect at the winning prize opening is executed. In the effect at the time of the big prize opening prize, in addition to the effect of attacking the enemy character, the instruction part F4 moves to the right side to increase the number of prizes (the number of big prize winning prizes), and the physical strength value of the boss character C2 decreases. Production is performed. The stamina value of the boss character C2 is decreased by the first decrement value every time one game ball is won.

  Then, at the end stage of the second specific effect, if the number of winnings in the big winning opening exceeds a prescribed number (for example, 4), the boss character C2 is damaged by the second reduced value larger than the first reduced value. Given. Note that the stamina value of the boss character C2 is set to be 0 when the number of wins to the big prize opening becomes a predetermined number or more.

  When the physical strength value of the boss character C2 becomes 0, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), a boss battle success effect in which the boss character C2 falls is performed. In this embodiment, when the boss battle of the second specific effect executed during the small hit or 2R big hit game is won, as a privilege for the player, the second specific effect (sub game) is the success result (the boss battle In the case of (win), the game effect mode is set not to the probability ambiguous mode but to the normal effect mode (for example, the pounding mode in which the probability is changed).

  The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is configured to perform the second specific effect during the small hit or big hit game executed after the first specific effect. And if you win in the first specific production (the number of winnings in the general power prize is greater than or equal to a predetermined number), and you win in the second specific effect in the small hit or 2R jackpot game (the number of winning prizes in the big prize opening is greater than or equal to the predetermined number) In addition, since an advantageous privilege is given to the player, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game production at the time of opening the second start winning opening 38 and the big winning opening, and to the second starting winning opening 38 and the big winning opening. It is possible to increase the player's interest in winning the game balls.

  In addition, when winning in the second specific effect in the small hit game and the 2R big hit game that are set to be the same in appearance, the game effect mode is set to the normal effect mode instead of the probability ambiguous mode. Since the probability state can be grasped by this, a privilege advantageous to the player is given, and the interest of the game effect can be further enhanced. In the third embodiment, the execution condition of the first specific effect is a requirement that the special figure variation display game has a small hit or a big win. May be executed. In that case, it is only necessary that the result of the first specific effect always fails and the second specific effect is not generated.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is won in the second start winning opening 38 and the second special figure variation display game is executed in the normal probability state, FIG. As shown, 16RA big hit, 16RB big hit, 2R big hit, with a probability of 1/300, and a small hit with a probability of 299/300, so if the second start winning opening 38 is long open, a plurality of game balls However, since the second start winning opening 38 is won, a small hit rush state in which the small hits are easy to concentrate. Therefore, in the small hit rush state, the specific game (the first specific game or the second specific game) is easily executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea. Therefore, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a 5R probability variation big hit or a 5R normal big hit may be generated, and in all the embodiments, the specific effect (sub game) is in a state other than during the special figure variable display game. It may be executed, or a specific effect may be executed when the second start winning opening 38 is opened short. Furthermore, the implementation content described in the first to third embodiments may be partially selected and combined with each other as long as the embodiments do not interfere with each other.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and can be applied to all gaming machines using gaming balls such as an arrangement ball gaming machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine. is there.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 30 Game board 34 Center case 35 Fluctuation display device 36 Common figure start gate 37 1st start winning opening 38 2nd starting winning opening 38a Opening and closing part 40 General winning opening 41 Special variable winning apparatus 41a Opening and closing door 42 Out opening 100 Side Base 110 Game ball flow path 120 First flow path 121 Rolling surface 122 Ridge 130 Second flow path 131 Rolling surface 132 Guide portion 140 Step 600 Game control device 601 First start port switch 602 Second start port switch 605 Count switch 700 Production control device

Claims (8)

A gaming board having a gaming area defined on the surface, a winning slot that projects forward from the surface of the gaming board and that allows a game ball flowing down the gaming area to win, and is provided below the winning slot. A gaming machine comprising: an outlet for discharging game balls flowing down the game area to the outside;
A game ball channel that is located below the winning opening and guides the gaming ball flowing down the side of the winning opening to the out opening,
The game ball flow path is
A first flow path that is located on the front side of the surface of the game board and extends in the left-right direction of the winning opening;
A second flow path located behind the surface of the game board and juxtaposed behind the first flow path,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first flow path and the second flow path are communicated so that a game ball flowing down the first flow path can enter the second flow path.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball channel and the winning opening are integrally formed on one base member. The first flow path is configured to guide the game ball to the out port,
3. A guide portion for guiding a game ball flowing down the second flow channel toward the first flow channel is formed at a downstream end of the second flow channel. The gaming machine described.   The said 1st flow path is comprised so that the game ball rolling surface in an upstream position may incline downward toward the said 2nd flow path, The any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described in 1.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a ridge extending in the front-rear direction is juxtaposed on the rolling surface of the game ball of the first flow path in the flow path extending direction.   At the boundary between the first flow path and the second flow path at the downstream position, by making the game ball rolling surface of the first flow path lower than the game ball rolling surface of the second flow path, The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a step is formed.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first flow path and the second flow path are configured to guide a game ball to the out port.   The gap between the lower part of the winning opening and the game ball rolling surface of the first flow path is configured to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.