JP2013188360A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusement when a jackpot is made in a game machine wherein a variable display game is executed in a display device based on entrance of game balls onto a starting winning area, and wherein entrance of game balls into a special variable winning device is easy when the result of the variable display game is a special result.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a plurality of special result announcement means (a game control device 100) which can announce that the result of a variable display game is a special result and that a starting memory leading to the special result is present when the variable display game resulting in the special result is executed while the starting memory decided to result in the special result by an advance decision means (the game control device 100), which gives decision on starting memory information stored corresponding to the starting memory before execution of a special symbol variable display game based on the starting memory.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game on a display device based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, the game ball to the special variable winning device The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that facilitates winning a prize.

  In a conventional gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on a winning in a start winning area and generates a special gaming state based on the result being a special result. In addition, as a type of special result, there is a normal jackpot that is a normal probability state after the end of the special gaming state, and a probability variable jackpot that is a high probability state that has a higher probability of a special result than the normal probability state after the special gaming state is ended. Amusement machines are also known. In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs a promotion effect that displays a normal jackpot result mode once and then displays a probability variation jackpot result mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 3116919

  However, the promotion effect such as the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has already been performed on many gaming machines, and the player is part of the usual effect performed in the variable display game where the promotion effect is also a big hit. Because it was a production that simply reported whether the big hit that was confirmed was a normal big hit or a probable big hit, it was lacking in novelty.

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game on a display device based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that facilitates winning of a game ball, it is to enhance the interest when a big hit occurs.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a variable display game on a display device based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that facilitates the winning of a game ball to a special variable winning device,
Start storage means capable of storing up to the upper limit number of winning of game balls to the start winning area as establishment of start conditions;
Pre-determining means for determining start memory information stored in the start memory means corresponding to the start memory before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory;
When the variable display game in which the result is the special result is executed in the state where the start memory determined to be the special result by the pre-determination means is present, the result of the variable display game is the special result. And a plurality of special result notifying means capable of notifying that there is a start memory as the special result,
It is characterized by providing.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  According to the invention described in claim 1, since it is promised that special results will be generated continuously if notification is made, in addition to the expectation that a running variable display game will be a special result, It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the notification will be performed, and the game performance is enhanced and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special gaming state is:
A round game in which the special variable winning device is open for a predetermined period can be executed a predetermined number of times,
The plurality of special result notification means includes:
The number of round games executed in a special game state generated based on the start memory as the special result can be notified.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the number of round games in a special game state that occurs later can be grasped in advance, so that, for example, a ball box is prepared early. It is possible to make preparations when the special gaming state continues.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, comprising an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game,
The production control means includes
When the special gaming state is being executed in the state where the starting memory determined to have a special result by the pre-determining means is present, it is derived from the end of the last round game in the special gaming state being executed. Pseudo interval effect means capable of performing a pseudo interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games in the special game state in a period until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result. It is characterized by providing.

  According to invention of Claim 3, two special game states can be made to look like one long-term special game state, and the interest of a game can be heightened.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the effect control means includes:
A round game number notifying means for counting and notifying the number of executions of a round game in a special game state;
The round game number notifying means is:
When the pseudo interval effect is performed by the pseudo interval effect means, the number of executions of the round game in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo interval effect is determined as the special game executed immediately before the pseudo interval effect. It counts by adding to the count result in a state.

  According to invention of Claim 4, two special game states can be made to look like one long special game state, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  According to the present invention, if the notification is performed, it is promised that the special result is continuously generated. Therefore, the notification is performed in addition to the expectation that the running variable display game will have the special result. The game can be enjoyed and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command transmission processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production control command transmission processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production control command output processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command data output processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command reception interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in the display area of a usual drawing effect area. It is a figure explaining the symbol displayed on a usual drawing effect area. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a usual drawing effect area | region display control process. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the re-change display of a special result aspect. It is a figure which shows the example of next round number alerting | reporting during result display, and next round number alerting | reporting during special game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a re-variation process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in case two special game states continue. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure change time change process. It is a flow chart for explaining production change processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating round number count processing. It is a time chart for demonstrating another example of the execution mode of a special game state. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting example of the number of rounds using the usual drawing effect area. It is a time chart explaining shortening of fluctuation time. It is a figure explaining the example of a display when not carrying out shortening of variation time. It is a flow chart for explaining change time shortening processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a specific fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of a variation time shortening process. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening variation time. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening variation time. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening variation time. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the special figure 1 hold | maintenance display in 2nd Embodiment, and a special figure 2 hold display. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory | storage display in 2nd Embodiment, and the transmission timing of a command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure pending | holding information determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart explaining the execution aspect of the special figure change display game in the time-short state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the display mode in the special prize display area in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the probability value and ST frequency | count in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection display example of the probability mode in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the probability state setting process after the big hit in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the other example of the probability value in 3rd Embodiment, and ST frequency | count. It is a figure explaining another example of the display mode in the special 2 prize display area in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the probability value in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of suggestion alerting | reporting in the display apparatus in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the suggestion alerting | reporting in the special figure display in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the medium-low probability alerting | reporting process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board in 4th Embodiment. It is a front view of the 2nd flow down part of a game board in a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of the distribution mechanism in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the game machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the setting of ST frequency in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in the challenge round in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the other example of the setting of ST frequency in 4th Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, an enclosing frame (center case) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged in the approximate center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the surrounding frame body 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the surrounding frame body 40. In other words, the surrounding frame body 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . In the display area of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In the display area, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed. In addition, a board effect device 44 that produces an effect of a game by operating is provided at an upper part and a right part of the surrounding frame body 40. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40. A game ball won in each general winning opening 35 is detected by a winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3). Also, below the surrounding frame body 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure changing display game, and a reverse “c” is placed directly below it. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that are opened in a letter shape and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in and has a second start winning opening (start winning area) inside. It is arranged.

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

  Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, there is a first special variable winning device (first big winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. It is arranged.

  The first special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the state is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, for example. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the first special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, in the upper left part of the surrounding frame 40, there is a second special variable prize winning device (second big prize opening) 39 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. It is arranged. The second special variation prize winning device 39 includes a pair of movable members 39c, 39c, and the pair of movable members 39c, 39c is normally closed with a gap of about the diameter of the game ball (disadvantageous for the player). Hold). However, an armor portion 40a that restricts the inflow of the game ball to the inside of the surrounding frame body 40 is extended above the second special variable winning device 39, and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. ing. When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and becomes a special game state or a small hit game state, a reverse winning combination solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) as a drive device reverses “ Opened in the shape of “c” and changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball can easily flow in, allowing the game ball to flow in and giving the player a predetermined game value (prize ball) It is supposed to be. In addition, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). In the special game state or the small hit game state, one of the first special variation prize-winning device 38 and the second special variable prize-winning device 39 is opened. It is determined.

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58, a probability state display unit (third gaming state display) that displays that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. ) 59, a round display section 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable prize-winning devices 38, 39) is provided.

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

  The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. Further, the general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  The special figure 1 holding display 54 indicates the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) out of the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 indicates the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 58 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the probability state display unit 59 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning devices 38, 39 are won, or they flow into the outlet 30 a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and are discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning devices 38, 39, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device. From the dispensing unit controlled by 200 (see FIG. 3), the sheet is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it.

  There are three types of results of the normal map change display game, which are out of place, normal hit, and specific hit, and the result is determined by the normal random number value extracted when the passage to the normal start gate 34 is detected. If the result is a normal hit or a specific hit, the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven to open the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time. . This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases. Note that the specific hit is longer than the normal hit, and it takes a longer time for the player to be in an open state with respect to the single hit result of the normal fluctuation display game, which is advantageous to the player.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and surrounded. Also on the display device 41 of the frame 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display 41b (see FIG. 24).

  The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode. Further, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is the small hit result mode (special result), the small hit game state (so-called small hit state) is obtained. It becomes. Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit result mode.

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

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

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

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning award port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a. , 39a includes a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. Further, the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

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

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), special 4 reach (SP4 reach, premier reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the ID stored in the individual ID register 111D from the information transmission unit 71 at the time of power-on, at the occurrence of an event such as a big hit, or when the fraud is detected by a magnet or radio wave.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 outputs a launch permission signal that permits the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 201 that controls the launch device on the condition that it is electrically connected to the card unit.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. The switch 35a and the count switches 38a and 39a are connected via the proximity I / F 121. When the connected switch is a proximity switch, the proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. It is an interface chip that converts to Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the signals from the count switches 38a and 39a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a first special variable winning device 38 (a large winning port solenoid) 38b and a solenoid opening a second special variable winning device 39 (a large winning port solenoid). 39b, the opening / closing data of the solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 and the on / off data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 are output. A third output port 135 for output, a fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, game such as jackpot information 5th output port 13 for outputting the information regarding the machine 10 to the information transmission part (external information terminal board) 71 It is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the third output port 135, and generates and outputs solenoid driving signals for the respective solenoids. From the first driver (drive circuit) 138 a and the second driver 138 b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135. The third driver 138c that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output, and an external information signal that is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the (external information terminal board) 71 is provided.

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

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection apparatus 1000. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection apparatus 1000 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). In addition, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device 18 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device 45 (provided on the front frame 12). For example, a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor that operates the moving light 16 or the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Compared with the determination value stored in the table, a process for determining the result of the general-purpose fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map variation display game is a normal hit or a specific hit, a special result mode corresponding to the result is displayed on the general symbol display and the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to Control is performed to open the movable member 37b for a predetermined time. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a general map change display game control means for executing a normal display change display game based on the passage of the game ball to the general chart start gate 34. Further, the game control device 100 changes the normal variation winning device 37 to a state in which the game ball easily wins, based on the fact that the normal variation display game has a specific result (ordinary hit or specific hit). It serves as a control means.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, the CPU 111A, for example, the second special variable prize device by the open / close door 38c of the first special variable prize device 38 or the big prize port solenoid 39b by the big prize port solenoid 38b. The 39 movable members 39c are opened, and control is performed to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening is defined as one round game, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this round game is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of times. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state (ordinary high probability state) as the game state after the special game state or the small hit game state is ended. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  When the gaming state is not the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the usual figure variation display game (ordinary figure probability) is set to the normal probability (ordinary figure low probability state). Further, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is set as the first change display time (for example, 10000 milliseconds), and the normal stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is the first stop. Time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). In addition, the opening time (normal power opening time) when the normal variation winning device 37 is opened due to the win-change game is the first opening time. Further, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the general electric power) is set as the first number of times of opening for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Here, in the case of the normal hit and the specific hit, one or both of the open time and the number of the open calls are different. It takes a long time for the player to open, which is advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time state, the probability (normal figure probability) that is a hit result of the normal figure change display game is set to a higher probability (normal figure high probability state) than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Furthermore, it is possible to control the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 600 milliseconds). It is possible to control the normal stop time for displaying the result of the figure change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 704 milliseconds).

  Also, the opening time when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal-game variable display game being won is controlled so as to be the second opening time longer than the first opening time. It is possible to set the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) with respect to one hit result of the normal figure variation display game to a second number of times of opening that is larger than the first number of times of opening. It is. Note that, even in the short time state, the specific hit is longer than the normal hit, and the time for the open state with respect to one hit result of the normal fluctuation display game is lengthened, which is advantageous to the player.

  In other words, in the short-time state, a normal variable prize device per unit time can be changed by changing any one or more of the normal figure fluctuation time, the normal figure stop time, the number of times the public call is released, the normal call release time, and the normal figure probability. The time for 37 to be in the open state is extended as compared with the case where the time is not short. Note that the high-probability state and the short-time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated. In the following description and drawings, the high probability state and the short time state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, and the short time state may be referred to as a general power support state or a power support state.

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

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input processing for reading inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switches 38a, 39a, etc.), that is, an input process for reading the state of each input port ( Step S52) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize winning openings SOL38b, 39b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switches 38a and 39a, and error monitoring. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure fluctuation display game, a process relating to the common figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for controlling the operation of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor switch A magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) is performed in which detection signals from 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special game process, first, a starting port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 and the count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39 is performed.

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

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

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

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed. In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

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

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

  Note that the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the start port switch monitoring process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure start port switch common processing, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

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

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

  If it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold count is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Further, when it is determined that the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the special figure hold number (for example, special figure 1 hold number) to be updated (step A210). I do. Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). ), A special decoration figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A218), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A219). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded. Then, preparation (step A220) is performed, special figure hold information determination processing (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

  That is, the game control device 100 has start storage means that can store up to the upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area as start memory, and corresponding to the start memory, start memory information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, Fluctuating pattern random numbers 1 to 3) are stored. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a first start storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first winning area (start winning opening 36) as a first starting memory up to a first upper limit value, and a second winning award. A second start storage means for storing the winning of the game ball in the area (ordinary variable winning device 37) as the second start storage up to the second upper limit value is provided.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a pre-reading process for determining the start memory information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open / extended function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during a short time state). A determination process (step A233) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines the start storage information stored in the start storage unit in association with the start storage before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start storage. Here, the prior determination is performed when the start memory is generated, but it may be performed at any time before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A271). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A273). And if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed.

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A283) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A301) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set to shift information or big hit information. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit, and a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A302) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A304). Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A305), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A306).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A307), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A308). Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A309), and special figure information setting processing (step A310) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A311) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A312) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A313) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 serves as first game execution means for executing the first variable display game as the variable display game based on the first start memory.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A281) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Then, the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A321) for setting the shift information and the big hit information to the big hit flag 2 is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit, and a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A322) is performed to set shift information and small hit information in the small hit flag 2.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A324). Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328). After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A331) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 serves as second game execution means for executing the second variable display game as the variable display game based on the second start-up memory.

  By this special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. The contents set as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game include the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the effect contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation mode of the identification information, and the like. In the variation mode of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the reach or the winning of the game ball in one start winning area, and all the identification information is temporarily stopped. Pseudo-continuous variation pattern that performs re-variable display operation that performs re-variable display of all the identification information, and re-variable display after temporarily stopping in some identification information sequences among a plurality of identification information sequences that perform variable display A slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation that is performed to derive identification information is included.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 19 shows a small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A341), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A342), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

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

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

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A351), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A352), the second special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 2. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

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

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

  Next, a control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311. The 1st main process shown in FIG. 21 is mainly performed in the main control microcomputer, and the 2nd main process shown in FIG. 23 is mainly performed in the video control microcomputer.

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, various interrupt timers are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

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

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

  And the scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. In the scene control process, based on the command received from the game control device 100, the execution content and execution timing of the effects related to the game are controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 and the like which will be described later, according to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100, the variation pattern of the decoration special diagram variation display game to be displayed in the special diagram effect area 41a of the display device 41 is set. Process. Moreover, the process which displays a result on the general drawing production | presentation area | region 41c of the display apparatus 41 according to the result of a common map change display game can be performed. Furthermore, it is possible to execute a process for displaying a suggestion of a variation pattern and a result of the special-figure variation display game being executed in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c of the display device 41. Moreover, the process which displays the information regarding the determination result (prefetching result) by a prior determination means in the usual drawing effect area | region 41c can be performed.

  Moreover, the process which displays the decoration special figure starting memory display 41b on the display apparatus 41 according to the number of starting memories can be performed. Moreover, the process which alert | reports the preliminary determination result of the corresponding start memory by the decoration special figure start memory display 41b can be performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory notifying means for notifying the number of memories of the first start memory and the number of memories of the second start memory as the start memory display. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a prior determination result display unit capable of displaying the determination result by the prior determination unit (game control device 100) in the start memory display.

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

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b) ( Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process (step B26) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18, and a motor / SOL control process (step B27) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device. )I do. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
Next, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 will be described. In this command reception interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 22, first, a process of fetching the port value of the command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 (step B51) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the MODE command is waiting (step B52). If the MODE command is waiting (step B52; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B53), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON. In the case (step B53; Yes), it is determined whether the received command is a MODE command (step B54).

  If the received command is a MODE command (step B54; Yes), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B55) is performed, and the command is set as a MODE command at the calculated address. A process of saving (step B56) is performed. Subsequently, an initial value is set in the timeout monitoring timer, a process for starting the timer (step B57) is performed, a process for setting an ACTION command waiting state (step B58) is performed, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. .

  In step B53, if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (step B53; No), or if the received command is not a MODE command in step B54 (step B54; No), the timeout monitoring timer is stopped. Processing (step B67) is performed, processing for setting a MODE command waiting state (step B68) is performed, and command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

  In step B52, when the MODE command is not waiting, that is, when the ACTION command is waiting (step B52; No), it is determined whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out (step B59). If the time-out has not occurred (step B59; No), it is determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B60). If the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B60). In step B60 (Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (step B61).

  If the received command is a MODE command (step B61; Yes), the process proceeds to step B55, and the subsequent processing is performed. If the received command is not a MODE command (step B61; No), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B62) is performed, and the command is saved as an ACTION command at the calculated address. The process (step B63) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the process of updating the value of the number of received commands by +1 (step B64), the process of stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B67) is performed, and the process of setting the MODE command waiting state (step B68). To complete the command reception interrupt process.

  If a time-out occurs in step B59 (step B59; Yes), or if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (step B60; No) in step B60, the process proceeds to step B65, and the reception pointer is set. Processing for calculating the address of the corresponding command buffer (step B65) is performed, and processing for discarding the MODE command saved in the command buffer of the calculated address (step B66) is performed. Then, processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B67) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state (step B68) is performed, and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

[2nd main processing]
Next, 2nd main processing executed by the 2nd CPU 312 of the effect control device 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the 2nd main process, first, the initialization process of the 2nd CPU (step B71) is performed, and then the process of clearing the RAM to 0 (step B72) is performed.

  Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B73) is performed, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312. Initialization processing (step B74) is performed. Thereafter, processing for permitting various interrupts (step B75) is performed, and initialization processing for various control processing (step B76) is performed.

  Next, processing for permitting image drawing by VDP (step B77) is performed, and then processing for clearing a system cycle waiting flag set in V blank interruption processing described later (step B78) is performed. If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (step B79; No), the process of step B79 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt process. On the other hand, when the system cycle wait flag is “1” (step B79; Yes), a process (step B80) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed, a normal game process (step B81) is performed, and a step B78 is performed. Return to.

  In the normal game process (step B81), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 performs the effect command editing process (step B24) according to the setting contents in the scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. Based on the transmitted command, display control on the display device 41 is performed. As a result, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in the special figure effect area 41 a of the display device 41. Further, the result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c of the display device 41 according to the result of the normal map change display game. Further, a display suggesting the variation pattern and result of the special-figure variation display game is performed in the general drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41. In addition, information related to the determination result (prefetching result) by the prior determination unit is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41.

  That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 execute the special figure change display game in the special figure effect area 41a of the display device 41 according to the change pattern of the identification information selected based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Special figure change display game control means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a normal map change display game display means capable of displaying the result of the normal map change display game in the normal drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41. In addition, the effect control device 300 has a change pattern suggesting means capable of displaying a change pattern suggestion display that suggests a change pattern of the special figure change display game in the normal view change display area 41c during execution of the special figure change display game. Eggplant. In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a prior notification unit capable of displaying information related to the determination result by the prior determination unit in the normal drawing production area 41c.

  Next, game effects will be described. As described above, the results of the general-purpose fluctuation display game include a normal hit and a specific hit that is more advantageous to the player than the normal hit. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to notify the display device 41 that the result of the general-purpose fluctuation display game is a specific hit, and further, information on the result and fluctuation pattern of the special-figure fluctuation display game in the same notification mode. Can also be notified.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of a display mode on the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 24A, in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a special figure effect area 41a for displaying a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is set. In this special drawing effect area 41a, after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined time according to the variation pattern selected based on the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, the result mode is displayed and various effect displays are displayed.

  In the lower part of the display area, a decorative special figure start memory display 41b indicating information relating to the special figure start memory is displayed. A decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the first start memory is displayed in the lower left part of the display area, and a decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the second start memory is displayed in the lower right part of the display area. . Each of the decorative special figure start memory displays 41b has a one-to-one correspondence with the special figure start memory, and is displayed in the order of the digestion order from the left in each of the first start memory and the second start memory. In the state shown in FIG. 24 (a), there are four first start memories and zero second start memories. Further, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display 41b.

  FIG. 24A shows a state in which the result mode of the decoration special map variation display game corresponding to the result mode of the special map variation display game is displayed. Thereafter, when the next special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the special figure start memory, the fluctuation display of the identification information is started as shown in FIG. In addition, the decoration special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the digested special figure start memory is deleted, and the decoration special figure start memory display 41b moves to the left as the digestion order is advanced. During the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D, a general figure effect that informs the result of the general figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, and information on the result. The area 41c can be displayed in the display area.

  When displaying the usual drawing effect area 41c, as shown in FIG.24 (c), it displays so that the usual drawing effect area 41c may appear from the lower center of a display area. At the same time, the character 41d is displayed, and various effects are performed by the ordinary drawing effect area 41c and the character 41d. In the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, a plurality of pieces of identification information different from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game are displayed in a variable manner, and the stop result is displayed. The result of the general figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed depending on the stop result. Broadcast information about patterns and results.

  FIG. 25 shows the types of stop results displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c. As a notification regarding the result of the general-purpose variable display game, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is a specific hit, a display simulating a cherry blossom is made, and when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is out of order, “×” is displayed.

  In addition, as a notification regarding the fluctuation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, the characters “continuous” can be displayed. Pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a re-variable display that displays the variation of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball in one start winning area, and displays all the identification information again after temporarily stopping the identification information. The action is performed a predetermined number of times, and in the middle of the special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of identification information is fluctuated for a predetermined time in the special figure fluctuation display game, and then the unit fluctuation display is performed two or more times and the result is stopped. It can also be said that a mode is derived.

  In addition, as a notification of the fluctuation pattern and result of a special figure fluctuation display game, if the fluctuation pattern is SP reach, the display of a human face can be displayed. Can be displayed. Further, when there is a special figure start memory that is likely to have a special result in the special figure start memory, the number of games until the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory is executed is changed to a plurality of special figure changes. In the case of performing continuous notification for notification over a display game, a number indicating the number of games can be displayed.

  In addition, in the case of a slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation for deriving identification information by performing re-variation display after temporarily stopping in a part of the identification information sequences among a plurality of identification information sequences for performing variation display, It is possible to display the word “slide”. In addition, it is possible to display a “latent” character indicating that there is a high possibility of a high probability state during a latent state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. In addition, when the special figure variation display game being executed has a special result, it is possible to display the letters “big bonus”.

  Furthermore, it is possible to display each stop result with “?” Added. In this case, it indicates that there is a lower possibility that the stop result suggests than when no “?” Is added. Further, in the normal drawing effect area 41c, notification regarding the change pattern and result of the special figure change display game, which is more of the player's interest than the result of the normal change display game, is preferentially performed. In this way, by enabling not only the result of the general map change display game but also the effect suggesting the change pattern of the special map change display game to be executed in the normal view effect area 41c, there are various effects in the normal drawing effect area 41c. It becomes something and can enhance the interest of the game.

  In FIG. 26, the example in the case of alert | reporting that it is a pseudo | simulation continuous variation pattern was shown. After the start of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the ordinary drawing effect area 41c is displayed, and the identification information is variably displayed in the ordinary figure effect area 41c. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), before the last identification information is stopped in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, “continuous” is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41c, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is obtained. It is shown that a re-variable display is made.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), “ream” indicating that re-variation display is performed is performed as the identification information to be stopped last in the special display variation display game, and the identification information is temporarily stopped. It becomes a state. In this temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to sway, indicating that it has not completely stopped. It should be noted that the symbol “ream” displayed in the decorative special symbol variation display game may be a symbol that does not finally stop (a symbol that is not included in the result mode). In addition, the display of “ream” in the decorative special figure variation display game may be “2”, and the permutation of the temporary stop symbol “123” may be used. After this temporary stop state continues for a predetermined time, a re-variable display is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, so that it can be seen that the display is the first re-variation display, the special figure effect area 41a is in a state where one character display of “ream” forming the re-variation display number display 41e is displayed.

  In this example, during the variation display after the re-variation display is performed, the normal drawing effect area 41c is displayed again as shown in FIG. 26 (e), and the last identification information is stopped in the special display variation display game. Prior to this, “continuous” is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41c, and it is shown that the re-variation display is performed again. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), as the identification information to be finally stopped in the decorative special figure variation display game, the display of “ream” indicating that re-variation display is performed is stopped and temporarily stopped. As shown in FIG. 26 (g), re-variable display is performed. At this time, as shown in the second re-variation display, the special figure effect area 41a has two “ream” character displays forming the re-variation display number display 41e.

  Furthermore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 26 (h), the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed during the second re-variation display, and before the last identification information is stopped in the decorative special drawing variation display game, "Ream" is displayed in the figure effect area 41c, indicating that the re-variation display is performed again. Thereafter, the same effect as described above is performed, and the third re-change display is performed.

  FIG. 27 shows a game until the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is executed when there is a special figure start memory that is likely to have a special result in the stored special figure start memory. The example of the continuous alerting | reporting which alert | reported the number was shown. In this example, there is a special figure start memory a having the first digestion order, a special figure start memory b having the second digestion order, a special figure start memory c having the third digestion order, and a third special figure having the digestion order. An example in which a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is shown.

  First, a special figure variation display game based on the first special figure start memory a in the digestion order is started. During execution of this special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), “2” is displayed to notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the second special map fluctuation display game. As shown, the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory a is completed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C, the display device 41 has a decoration special figure start storage display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start storage b and a decoration special figure corresponding to the special figure start storage c. A start memory display 41b-c is displayed. The decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start memory b is displayed in a normal display mode (here, one petal display mode), but corresponds to the special figure start memory c which is a special result. The decoration special figure start memory display 41b-c to be displayed is displayed in a different specific display mode (in this case, a display mode in which flowers bloom), and it is notified in advance that the possibility of a special result is high. Note that such prior notification may not be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (d), when the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory b is started, the normal drawing effect area 41c is displayed again, and the next special figure as shown in FIG. 27 (e). “1” is displayed to notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory b as shown in FIG. finish. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), when the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory c is started, the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed again, and as shown in FIG. “0” is displayed to notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the special figure fluctuation display game. In this example, a special result is derived as a result of the special figure variation display game as shown in FIG.

  In this way, continuous effects can be performed in a plurality of special figure variation display games over the special figure variation display game in which special results are derived using the general drawing effect area 41c, and the entertainment of the game is effectively enhanced. be able to. As shown in FIG. 27 (j), the number of remaining re-variation display times in the pseudo continuous variation pattern is displayed, and in the pseudo continuous variation pattern, an effect similar to the effects shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to (i). May be performed.

  FIG. 28 shows an example in which a face of a person who notifies that the variation pattern is SP reach is displayed. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when a person's face is displayed in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, the character 41d is changed depending on the type of the character 41d, the color of clothes, and the action as shown in FIG. 28 (b). The type of SP reach and the high possibility of special results are reported. In addition, you may make it suggest the character 41d which appears by the display of the person's face displayed on the usual drawing effect area 41c.

  FIG. 29 shows other examples of effects. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the character 41d appearing when the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed passes in front of the decoration special figure start storage display 41b, the display of the decoration special figure start storage display 41b is displayed. By changing the mode, a prior notice for informing in advance the result of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory may be started. In this example, there is a special figure start memory a having the first digestion order and a special figure start memory b having the second digestion order, and the decorative special figure start memory displays 41b-a and 41b-b corresponding to the respective special figure start memories are normally displayed. From the state displayed in the display mode, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start memory b is changed to the specific display mode.

  Further, after the stop result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the character 41d may change the stop result as shown in FIGS. 29 (c) and 29 (d). . Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), as a result of the change of the stop result, a display for notifying the result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is performed in the general drawing effect area 41c, and FIG. 29 (f) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29, the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed so as to expand toward the special figure effect area 41a, and the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is derived as shown in FIG. 29 (g). May be performed.

[Normal drawing effect area display control processing]
In order to perform an effect in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c as described above, the effect control device 300 performs an ordinary drawing effect area display control process shown in FIG. 30 in the scene control process (step B22) in the 1nd main process shown in FIG. I do. In the normal drawing effect area display control process, first, it is determined whether continuous notification (see FIG. 27) is being executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games (step B91). When this continuous notification is being executed (step B91; Yes), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. If the continuous notification is not being executed (step B91; No), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the special figure variation display game (step B92).

  When it is the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game (step B92; Yes), it is determined whether to notify the result or the fluctuation pattern with reference to the result and fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game (step B93). ). In this process, for example, when the result is a special result, execution of notification is determined with a predetermined probability. Further, even when the result is out of order, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when the result is a special result. When the variation pattern is any one of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the SP reach, and the slip variation pattern, the execution of these notifications is determined with a predetermined probability. In addition, even when it is not these fluctuation patterns, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when these fluctuation patterns are obtained.

  When the notification is executed (step B94; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the normal drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, either “big hit”, “gekiatsu”, a display with “?” Added thereto, or a display as shown in FIGS. 29D to 29F is selected. Select. However, the display shown in FIG. 29 (d) to (f) can be selected only when the result is a big hit. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the SP reach, and the slip variation pattern, either a display corresponding to these or a display with “?” Added to these displays is selected. However, display without adding “?” Can be selected only when the corresponding variation pattern is obtained. In addition, the action of the character 41d as shown in FIG. 28 is also set.

  Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set. The notification regarding the result is set so that the notification is performed at an arbitrary timing until the result is derived. In addition, the notification regarding the variation pattern is set so as to be notified before the player can recognize the variation pattern from the identification information and the production mode. Furthermore, when the re-variation display operation of the pseudo continuous variation pattern and the slip variation display operation with the slip variation pattern are performed a plurality of times, the notification is set to be performed before each variation display operation.

  When not informing the result or the variation pattern (step B94; No), the result of the pre-determination is referred to (step B95), and it is determined whether continuous notification is to be executed (step B96). In this process, for example, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result as a result of the prior determination of the special figure start memory performed by the game control device 100, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. Further, even if there is a special figure start memory that is out of reach but is SP reach as a result of prior determination, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when there is a special figure start memory that is a special result. Further, even when there is no special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach, the execution of the notification is determined with a lower probability than when there is a special figure start memory that becomes an SP reach.

  When continuous notification is executed (step B96; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, a number corresponding to the number of games up to the special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach is selected. Further, when the execution of notification is selected when there is no special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach, a display with “?” Added to a number is selected. Further, settings are made so that notification is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game based on each special figure start memory to be continuously executed, and display contents are set in these special figure fluctuation display games.

  When the continuous notification is not executed (step B96: No), the probability notification state is referred to (step B97), and it is determined whether the probability state notification is executed (step B98). In this process, when the state of the probability that the special result is derived in the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. In this case, in the case of a high probability state, execution of notification is determined with a higher probability than in the case of a normal probability state.

  When the notification of the probability state is executed (step B98; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the normal drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, either “latent” or “latent?” Is selected according to the probability state. However, the selection probability of “latency” is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set.

  When the notification of the probability state is not executed (step B98; No) or when it is not the start timing of the special figure variation display game (step B92; No), it is determined whether a specific effect is being executed (step B99). The specific effect is, for example, an effect of SP reach for effect display on the entire screen, or an effect of notification regarding the special figure variation display game in the normal drawing effect area 41c.

  When this specific effect is being executed (step B99; Yes), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. Further, when the specific effect is not being executed (step B99; No), it is determined whether or not the notification related to the general drawing is executed with reference to the general drawing result (step B100). In this process, when the result of the normal map change display game is a specific hit, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. In addition, even when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of place, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than in the case of a specific hit.

  When the notification related to the ordinary map is not executed (step B101; No), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. Moreover, when performing the alerting | reporting regarding a common figure (step B101; Yes), a display content is set (step B102) and a common figure production area display control process is complete | finished. In the setting of the display content in this case, either a display corresponding to the result of the usual map display game or a display with “?” Added to these displays is selected. However, the display indicating that it is a specific hit can be selected only when the result is a specific hit. Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set, and the stop result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c in accordance with the derivation of the result in the normal map change display game.

  Through the above processing, the display contents in the general drawing effect area 41c are set, and the effects as shown in FIGS. 24 to 29 are executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when execution of the notification regarding the special map variation display game is determined while the notification regarding the general map variation display game is being executed in the general diagram effect area 41c, the special map variation display is displayed instead of the notification regarding the general map variation display game. Notification regarding the game may be performed, or notification regarding the special figure variation display game may not be performed. In addition, whether to execute or not may be selected according to the notification content related to the special map variable display game. For example, in the case of a gasset notification, priority may be given to the notification related to the general map variable display game. In addition, although the production control device 300 determines the execution of the display to add “?”, The execution of the display to add “?” Based on the result of selection of the variation pattern performed by the game control device 100 or the lottery. It may be determined. Further, the processing from step B95 to B98 may be performed after step B99.

  Based on the above, the display device 41 variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37) provided in the game area 32. In a gaming machine that executes a figure variation display game and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined special result, a start winning area is formed, and a game ball A normal variation winning device 37 that can be changed to a state where it is easy to win, a state where the game ball is difficult to win or not, and a normal start gate 34 that is provided in the game area 32 and detects the passage of the game ball, Based on the passing of the game ball to the normal figure start gate, the normal figure change display game control means (game control device 100) for executing the normal figure change display game and the normal view effect area 41c of the display device 41 A state in which the game ball is likely to win the normal variation winning device 37 based on the specific result of the normal variation display game display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying the result of the display game and the general variation display game. The special variation in the special drawing effect area 41a of the display device 41 according to the variation pattern of the identification information selected based on the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for converting the state into the game and the winning of the game ball in the starting winning region The special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, production control device 300) for executing the display game and the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal drawing effect area 41c during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is provided with a variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests a pattern. Here, the suggestion content about the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game may be anything such as the presence or absence of reach, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, and the length of variation time.

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) wins a game ball in one start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a variation pattern. The pseudo-variation pattern which performs the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display of all the identification information after temporarily stopping all the identification information based on The effect control device 300 can display the change pattern suggestion display for notifying the execution of the pseudo continuous change pattern in the normal view effect area 41c during the execution of the special figure change display game. Here, the notice of execution of the pseudo-variable pattern includes, for example, suggesting that re-variable display is performed, or suggesting the number of re-variable displays.

  In addition, the variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) can display a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests the execution of the re-variation display operation in the normal diagram effect area 41c every time the re-variation display operation is performed. .

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) displays the identification information variably in each of a plurality of identification information strings including a plurality of identification information on the display device 41, and each identification information. A special figure variation display game that displays a result by a combination of identification information derived in a column is executed, and after a temporary stop in a part of the identification information sequence among a plurality of identification information sequences that perform variation display as a variation pattern, A slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation for deriving identification information by performing a variation display can be selected, and the variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) performs the slip variation display operation every time the slip variation display operation is executed. It is possible to display a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests the execution in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c.

  In addition, it has a start memory means (game control device 100) that can store up to the upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a start memory, and a special figure variable display game. The control means is configured to execute a special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the start memory information stored corresponding to the start memory in the start memory means is executed based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before, and pre-notification means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying information related to the determination result by the pre-determining means in the general drawing effect area 41c. Become.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  In addition, the prior notification means (production control device 300) can display the number of games until the execution of the special figure variation display game with a predetermined result in the ordinary drawing production area 41c for each execution of the special figure variation display game. It will be.

  Next, an effect when a special result is derived will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes the special result is executed in the state where the special figure start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means exists, that is, twice When it is determined that the special game state is generated, it is possible to notify that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result and that there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result.

  FIG. 31 shows how the special result is derived. When the result is a special result, first, as shown in FIG. 31A, the special result mode is temporarily stopped in the special figure variation display game. In this state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that it has not completely stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the identification information is re-variably displayed, and the special result mode shown in FIG. 31 (c) is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), the even-numbered special result mode is a special result mode indicating that it is a normal big hit that becomes a normal probability state after the special game state ends, as shown in FIG. 31 (d). The odd-numbered special result mode is a special result mode that indicates a probable big hit that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state. Further, the special result mode shown in FIG. 31 (e) informs whether or not a high probability state is reached after completion of the special gaming state by a number (in this case, a notification is made that the normal probability state is reached), and a special display is displayed. This is a special result mode (special symbol) indicating that there is a special figure start memory which is a special result in the special figure start memory by displaying the letters “EX”. That is, this is a special result mode in which the occurrence of two special gaming states is notified.

  Further, the special result mode shown in FIG. 31 (f) informs whether or not a high probability state is reached after completion of the special gaming state by a number (in this case, a notification is made that the normal probability state is reached) and displays a special display. This is a special result form (special symbol) indicating that there are a plurality of special figure start memories that are special results in the special figure start memory according to the character display form of “EX”. That is, it is a special result mode in which the occurrence of a special gaming state three times or more is notified. Here, only the fact that there are a plurality of start memories with special results is informed, but when there are four special figure start memories with special results, a more specific number such as “EX × 4” is set. You may make it alert | report.

  In this way, not only that the special figure variation display game that has been executed has a special result, but also that there is a special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, the notification is performed. If it is, it is promised that special results will be generated continuously, so in addition to the expectation that the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a special result, there should also be a sense of expectation that notification will be performed It is possible to expand the game and enhance the interest of the game.

  Also, in the past, the display of the result mode of probability variation jackpots from the beginning and then the change to the low value normal jackpot result mode is not performed because the fun of the game is reduced, and the result mode of probability variation jackpots is displayed from the beginning. It was not possible to produce an effective production. Furthermore, in the so-called ST machines that are in a high probability state until the predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is finished regardless of the type of jackpot, it is meaningless even if the promotion effect is given because all are probable jackpots. An effective production to replace was needed. However, according to the present embodiment, even when the result mode of the probable big hit is displayed from the beginning, it is possible to perform an unprecedented effective production of further changing to a special symbol. Also, regardless of the type of jackpot, a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until the predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is completed, can produce an effective production that has never been achieved, and the interest of the game Can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, before the special gaming state based on the special figure start memory that becomes the special result occurs, the next time that the number of round games that can be executed in the special gaming state based on the special result is notified. Round number notification is possible. FIG. 32 shows an example of such notification.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, first, the number of round games (in this case, six times) executed in the special game state based on the special result is notified. Is done. Then, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the number of round games (16 times here) executed in the special game state based on the special result is notified, Thereafter, a special gaming state based on the derived special result is started. That is, in the special figure variation display game in which the special result is derived, the next round number notification can be executed during the result display for informing the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special figure start memory as the special result. is there.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), after the number of round games to be executed based on the special result generated (six times here) is notified, in the special game state based on the special result, FIG. 32 (d) ), It is possible to provide notification indicating the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special result, suggesting that there is a special figure starting memory that becomes a special result. Then, if there is a special figure start memory that will be a special result, the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special figure start memory that is a special result is determined as shown in FIG. It is possible to make notifications. That is, during the special game state, it is possible to execute the next round number notification during the special game for notifying the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special figure start memory as a special result.

  As a suggestion notification mode as shown in FIG. 32 (d), it is effective to sequentially perform notifications that are more advantageous to the player. For example, if there are 6 rounds and 16 rounds as the number of round games that can be selected depending on the type of special result, “+ 6R may”, “+ 6R may be determined”, “+ 16R may be”, “+ 16R determined”, “probability change”, “multiple” Notifications are made in the order of “winning”. In addition, notification that is not definitive, such as “+ 6R may”, may be performed when there is no special figure start memory as a special result. Further, the next round number notification may be performed together with the notification illustrated in FIG. 31 or may be performed even when the notification as illustrated in FIG. 31 is not performed.

  By notifying the number of rounds next time, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the number of round games in a special gaming state that will occur later can be grasped in advance, so for example, a ball box is prepared early. For example, it is possible to make preparations when the special gaming state continues.

[Revariation processing]
Further, the effect control device 300 performs the re-variation process shown in FIG. 33 during the execution of the special-figure variation display game that is a special result. In this re-variation process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory that is a big hit in the start-up memory with reference to the result of the pre-determination sent to and stored in the effect control device 300 when the start-up memory is generated ( Step B111). If there is no start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step B111; No), the re-variation process is terminated. Further, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step B111; Yes), it is determined whether to change the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed to a special symbol (step B112).

  In determining whether to change to a special symbol (step B112), for example, a change to a special symbol is selected with a predetermined probability. Then, when the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is not changed to the special symbol (step B112; No), processing for setting the next round number notification during result display is performed (step B115). Further, when the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is changed to a special symbol (step B112; Yes), a process of changing the special result mode to a special symbol (step B113) is performed. By this processing, a special result mode as shown in FIG. 31 (e) or (f) is set.

  That is, when the production control device 300 is executing a variable display game in which the result is a special result in a state where there is a start memory determined to be a special result by the prior determination means, the result of the variable display game is A plurality of special result notifying means capable of notifying that there is a special result and that there is a start-up memory that becomes a special result.

  Next, it is determined whether the next round number notification is to be performed during the result display (step B114). In the result display, the next round number notification is the number of round games generated based on the special figure starting memory as a special result in the special figure variation display game in which the special result is derived as shown in FIG. It is to inform. In determining whether or not to notify the next round number during result display (step B114), for example, execution of the next round number notification during result display is selected with a predetermined probability.

  When the next round number notification is not performed during the result display (step B114; No), it is determined whether the next round number notification during the special game is performed (step B117). When the next round number notification during result display is performed (step B114; Yes), the next round number notification during result display is set (step B115). By this process, notification as shown in FIG. 32B is set.

  And it is determined whether it was partial notification of the number of rounds (step B116). The partial notification of the number of rounds is to notify a part of the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory that is a special result. When the number of rounds is not partly notified (step B116; No), that is, when all the numbers of round games generated based on the special figure start memory as a special result are notified, the re-variation process is terminated. In the case of a partial notification of the number of rounds (step B116; Yes), that is, when there is a number of rounds that have not been notified among the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory as a special result, It is determined whether the next round number notification during the special game is executed (step B117).

  In the special game next round number notification, as shown in FIGS. 32D and 32E, in the special game state, the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory that is a special result is notified. Is. In determining whether or not to notify the next round number during the special game (step B117), for example, execution of the next round number notification during the special game is selected with a predetermined probability.

  If the next round number notification is not performed during the special game (step B117; No), the re-variation process is terminated. When the next round number notification during special game is performed (step B117; Yes), the next round number notification during special game is set (step B118), and the re-variation process ends. By this processing, notification as shown in FIGS. 32D and 32E is set.

  If the re-variation process shown in FIG. 33 is performed as close as possible to the end of the fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation display game that will be a special result, within a predetermined period from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game that will be a special result. In the case where the special figure start memory generated in FIG. 6 has a special result, it is possible to notify the presence of the special figure start memory, and the number of notification opportunities can be increased. In addition, the processing of steps B114 to B116 and the processing of steps B117 and B118 in the re-variation processing shown in FIG. 33 are executed independently until the timing in time for the execution of the respective notifications, thereby increasing the chance of notification. You may do it.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), the display device 41 executes the variable display game, and the result of the variable display game is the special result. In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that facilitates winning of a game ball to the special variable winning device 38, the winning of the game ball in the start winning area is stored up to the upper limit as the start condition is satisfied. Possible start storage means (game control device 100) and advance determination means for determining start memory information stored in the start storage means corresponding to the start memory before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory ( In the state where there is a game control device 100) and a start memory that is determined to be a special result by the prior determination means, and the variable display game that results in a special result is being executed, the variable display game So that the result includes special results in it and a special result becomes possible informs that start memory exists multiple special result notification means (the effect control device 300), the.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  Further, in the special game state, a round game in which the special variable winning device 38 is kept open for a predetermined period can be executed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of special result notifying means (the effect control device 300) can be started and stored as a special result. It is possible to notify the number of round games executed in the special game state generated based on the above.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to make two special game states appear as if they were one continuous special game state. FIG. 34 shows an example of such a case. In this example, the number of executions of the round game that can be executed in the special game state based on the first special result is 16 rounds, and the second of the special figure start memories stored during the execution of this special game state. FIG. 6 shows a case where the special figure start memory executed in FIG.

  In the special game state, an interval of a predetermined time is inserted between the round game and the round game, and after the 15th round game (t1 to t2), the interval period (t2 to t3) is inserted. The final 16th round game (from t3 to t4) is executed. When the sixteenth round game ends, the special game state ends, and a special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is executed.

  Here, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result in the special figure start memory stored during execution of the special gaming state, the special figure that becomes the special result from the end of the special gaming state (t4). The length of the connection period (t4 to t9), which is the period from the end of the variable display game to the start of the round game in the next special game state (t9), is the same length as the interval period (t2 to t3). It is supposed to be.

  In the connection period (t4 to t9), a pseudo-interval effect that is the same effect as the interval period is performed. Furthermore, in the special gaming state after the connection period, the round game execution count is added to the counting result in the special gaming state based on the special result derived earlier, and in this example, The first round game in the special game state after the connection period is notified as the 17th round. As a result, two special game states can be shown as if they were one continuous special game state, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[Special figure change time change processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs a special figure changing time changing process shown in FIG. In this special figure changing time changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371), and if there is no start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371; No). Then, the special figure changing time changing process is terminated.

  In addition, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371; Yes), a special figure based on the special figure start memory that becomes a special result and the special figure start memory that is digested before the special figure start memory. The change time and stop time of the change display game are changed (step A372). In this processing, the total value of the fluctuation time and stop time of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory that is a special result and the special figure start memory digested before the special figure start memory is the same as the interval time. Make changes to make time. Then, change information is transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 (step A373), and a special figure change time change process is complete | finished. That is, the game control device 100 can change the change time and stop time of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory that is a special result and the special figure start memory digested before the special figure start memory. Means (game control device 100).

  Here, when there is an ending period from the end of the special game state to the start of the special figure display game, or when there is a fanfare period from the end of the special figure display game that derived the special result to the start of the round game Is the sum of these times, the special figure start memory as a special result, and the special figure start display memory that is digested before the special figure start memory. The change time and stop time of the special figure change display game are changed so as to be the same time as the time. Note that the ending period and the fanfare period may not be set (time value is set to 0).

[Direction change processing]
The effect control device 300 performs an effect change process shown in FIG. In this effect change process, it is first determined whether or not change information has been received (step B131). If change information has been received (step B131; Yes), a game effect change process is performed (step B132), and the effect change process is performed. Exit. In the game effect change process (step B132), the effect from the end of the last round in the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state is changed to a pseudo interval effect similar to the effect in the interval period. That is, when the effect control device 300 is executing the special game state in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means, the end of the final round game in the special game state being executed , During the period (connection period) until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result derived next, a pseudo interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games in the special game state is performed. Pseudo-interval production means that can be.

[Round count processing]
In addition, the effect control device 300 performs the round number counting process shown in FIG. In this round number counting process, it is first determined whether or not a round game has been started (step B141), and if it has not started (step B141; No), it is determined whether or not the special game state has ended (step B143). . When the round game is started (step B141; Yes), the round number counter is updated by +1 (step B142). The count value of the round number counter is displayed on the display device 41 so that the player can grasp the number of round games executed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a round game number notifying means for counting and notifying the number of round games executed in the special game state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special game state has ended (step B143). If the special game state has not ended (step B143; No), the round number counting process is ended. If the special gaming state is finished (step B143; Yes), it is determined whether change information has been received (step B144). When the change information has not been received (step B144; No), the round number counter is cleared (step B145), and the round number notification process ends. Thereby, the number of rounds is counted from 1 in the next special game state. Moreover, when the change information is received (step B144; Yes), the round number notification process is terminated. Thereby, in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo-interval effect, the number of rounds is counted in addition to the current count value.

  In view of the above, there is provided an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect of the game, and the effect control means has the special game state in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means. When running, in the special gaming state during the period from the end of the last round game in the running special gaming state to the start of the first round game in the special gaming state based on the next derived special result Pseudo-interval effect means (effect control device 300) capable of performing a pseudo-interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games will be provided.

  The effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) includes round game number notifying means (effect control apparatus 300) for counting and notifying the number of executions of the round game in the special game state, and the round game number notifying means is simulated. When the pseudo interval effect is performed by the interval effect means (effect control device 300), the number of round games executed in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo interval effect is executed immediately before the pseudo interval effect. In other words, the counting result is added to the counting result in the special game state.

  In addition, when the special gaming state is executed in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control device 100), the start memory that becomes a special result and the start memory before that A change means (game control device 100) capable of changing the change time and stop time of the change display game based on the start memory to be digested is provided, and the change means is derived later from the end of the final round game in the special game state. The change time and stop time of the variable display game are changed so that the period until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result is the same as the interval period between round games in the special game state. It becomes that.

  By performing the effects as described above, it is possible to perform effects such that the number of round games is added one after another, and it is possible to perform a plurality of special game states in a novel execution manner that has not been conventionally possible. . In addition, this makes it possible to provide a gaming machine having a different taste from conventional gaming machines.

  For example, conventionally, even when a plurality of special gaming states are consecutive, they are only performed separately, and the player evaluates the number of derivations of the special results as his own gaming results, but like the gaming machine of this embodiment As a result, the number of consecutive round games to be executed is evaluated on its own game results. The number of round game executions is larger than the number of special result derivations, so that the swing width as a game result is large, and a large wave can be given an impression, so that the gaming machine can be highly interesting.

  Also, in the past, special results with a small number of rounds, such as 2R jackpots, made little sense for the player, and this often occurred, and the player was sometimes dissatisfied. In this game machine, 2R jackpots can be effectively used as two round games added. Conventionally, increasing the number of types of round games that can be selected according to special results has given the impression that the game has become complicated, but in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of round games that can be selected according to special results. Increasing the number of types does not complicate the game, but rather increases the number of additions and enhances the interest, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in setting the game content.

  In addition, in the above description, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game that results in a special result, a notification or result by a special symbol during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. Although the presence of the special figure start memory that gives a special result is notified by the next round number notification during display, none of these may be performed, and only the next round number notification during the special game may be performed.

  In addition, the notification mode of the next round number notification during the special game is not limited to that shown in FIG. 32. For example, the remaining number of rounds is displayed during the special game state, and the remaining round number is displayed at a predetermined timing in the special game state. The remaining round number that has not yet been notified and a part or all of the round number that can be executed in the next special game state may be added (added). Further, only when notification is performed using a special symbol, notification of the next round number, change of a variation time in a connection period, and pseudo-interval effect may be performed.

  Also, in the connection period from the end of the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state, if at least the player can give the impression that two special game states have occurred continuously good. Therefore, the connection period and the interval period do not necessarily have to be the same length, and the variation time and stop time of the special figure variation display game executed in the connection period are set to a predetermined time (for example, the variation time is 0.3. The stop time may be 0.2 seconds) or may not be changed.

  In addition, although the effect of the connection period is the pseudo-interval effect similar to the effect of the interval period, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an effect that informs or suggests that the special gaming state continues, or a normal effect Alternatively, it may be displayed that the special game state is being prepared for start, or a predetermined sign effect may be executed over the start of the special game state. Also, in each special figure variation display game in the connection period, the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state to be generated next is divided and notified, and the number of rounds notified in each special figure variation display game is set as the remaining number of rounds. It is good also as an effect to add.

  FIG. 38 shows another example of the execution state of the special game state. In the special game state in this example, an executable number that is the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state is selected based on the special result. Although the number of rounds that can be selected as the feasible number of times is determined in advance, when the special result is derived, it is not clearly notified which feasible number of times has been selected. Then, when the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state reaches a number that can be selected as the executable number, that is, when there is a possibility that the special gaming state will end, whether or not the special gaming state continues. The continuous notification effect for notification is performed, and a continuous notification period of a predetermined time is set as a period for performing the continuous notification effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, there is a gaming machine having 10 rounds and 16 rounds as selectable executable times, and when 16 rounds are selected as the possible executable times, 10 rounds are selected as the executable number. The execution mode of the special gaming state when the second starting memory among the starting memories stored during the execution of the special gaming state gives a special result is shown.

  After the end of the ninth round game (t21 to t22), the tenth round game is executed with the interval period (t22 to t23) in between (t23 to t24). After the end of the tenth round game, a continuous notification period (t24 to t25) is entered and a continuous notification effect is performed.

  When 16 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions, the effect that the special game state continues is performed as the continuous notification effect, and the eleventh round game is started (t25). In addition, when 10 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions and there is no special result in the start memory, an effect that the special gaming state is ended by the continuous notification effect is performed, and with the end of the continuous notification period The special gaming state ends.

  In addition, when 10 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions, and there is a special figure starting memory that is a special result in the special figure starting memory stored during execution of the special gaming state, The length of the connection period, which is the period until the round game is started in the special game state, is set to the same length as the above-described continuous notification period, so that the two special game states are continuous in one special game state. I try to make it look like it is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38, since the special figure start memory with the second digestion order is a special result, the change time and stop time of the first and second special figure start memories with the digestion order are changed, The length of the connection period, which is a period from the end of the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state, is set to the same length as the continuous notification period. Then, during this connection period, a continuous notification effect that the special gaming state continues is performed, and the number of rounds in the later special gaming state is added to the number of rounds in the previous special gaming state. Yes.

  That is, as a special game state execution mode, a continuous notification period in which a continuous notification effect is performed is set in advance, and a special figure start memory that provides a special result in a special figure start memory stored during execution of the special game state. When the next special gaming state occurs, the effect mode is the same as the case where the special gaming state continues after the continuous notification period.

  If there is a special figure start memory stored during the execution of the special gaming state that has a special result, the effect of reviving after performing the effect that the special gaming state does not continue during the connection period is performed. In this way, the same effect may be performed as a continuous notification effect when the special gaming state continues even after the continuous notification period.

  Further, FIG. 39 shows the presence of the start memory as a special result as shown in FIGS. 31 (e), 31 (f) and FIG. 32, and the notification of the number of rounds that can be executed by the special result. The example performed by 41c and the character 41d was shown. In this example, after the special result mode is temporarily stopped in the special figure fluctuation display game as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the identification information is again displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (b). ing. Then, during this re-variation display, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the normal drawing effect area 41c and the character 41d appear, and in the special game state generated by the start-up memory resulting in a special result in the normal drawing effect area 41c. It is reported that the number of rounds that can be executed is 16 rounds. By performing such notification, the effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c become various, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the notification using the general drawing effect area 41c is not limited to the re-variable display, but as the result round number notification during the result display as shown in FIG. 32 (b), FIG. 32 (d), ( It can also be used as a next round number notification during a special game as shown in e).

  Next, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed when the special figure starting memory number becomes a predetermined number or more during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. It has become. Further, when the special figure fluctuation display game being executed has a specific fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is not shortened even if the number of special figure starting memories exceeds a predetermined number.

  FIG. 40 shows a case where a special figure start memory is generated and the special figure start memory number is 3 when the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the special figure start memory number is 2 The execution mode of the special figure variation display game (when the number exceeds the predetermined number) is shown. If the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is other than the specific fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is shortened based on the fact that the number of special figure starting memories has become a predetermined number or more (t31), which is initially scheduled Control is performed so that the fluctuation time ends (t32) earlier than the end of the fluctuation time (t33). On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern, the variation time is not shortened even if the number of special figure starting memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (t31).

  FIG. 41 shows a case where a special figure start memory is generated and the special figure start memory number is 3 when the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the special figure start memory number is 2 The display mode of the special figure variation display game (when the number exceeds a predetermined number) is shown.

  If the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is other than a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern without reach), the number of special figure starting memories stored when the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed. The fluctuation time is shortened by the number of being more than a predetermined number. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) to 41 (c), the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is executed according to the fluctuation pattern set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 41 (e), the result mode is displayed through a white display that forms a specific display mode in which the identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize. Even in the case of the specific display mode, the fourth symbol that displays the execution mode of the special figure variation display game separately from the identification information is in a state that can be recognized by the player.

  Thereby, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. In addition, the specific display mode may be anything that makes the identification information unrecognizable or difficult to recognize, and increases the transparency of the display of the identification information itself that makes it unrecognizable by stopping the display of the identification information itself. The identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize by performing a specific display in the display portion of the identification information, displaying a character, or setting the entire screen to a specific display color. There are things to be in the state.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern (for example, a pseudo-continuous variation pattern), the variation time is not limited even if the number of special figure starting memories exceeds a predetermined number. It is not shortened, and the display mode of the decorative special figure variation display game being executed is not changed as shown in FIGS. As this specific pattern, in the special figure variation display game based on one start memory, the display device 41 displays the variation of the identification information, temporarily stops all the identification information, and then displays the variation of the identification information again. In addition to the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the re-variable display operation is performed a predetermined number of times, there are a variation pattern of a continuous effect that continuously produces effects over a plurality of variation display games, a variation pattern that is selected when a special result is obtained, and the like. In particular, it is desirable that the specific pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is likely to have a special result.

  By setting whether or not the variation time is shortened in this way, it is possible to prevent the production from being ended halfway during execution of the effective production, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do. On the other hand, when the possibility of a special result is low, the next special figure variation display game can be executed quickly, and the variation time of the variation display game is sharpened, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Special figure fluctuation time reduction processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 42 in the special figure start port switch common process (see FIG. 14). In this variation time shortening process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is changing (step A381). If not changing (step A381; No), the variation time shortening process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is fluctuating (step A381; Yes), the total of the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) becomes 3 (predetermined number). (Step A382). The total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is 3 (predetermined number) means that the start memory number is changed from 2 to 3 due to the occurrence of the start memory, and the predetermined number or more from the start of the fluctuation. Not included if present. If the total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is not 3 (predetermined number) (step A382; No), the variation time shortening process is terminated. When the total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is 3 (predetermined number) (step A382; Yes), whether the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a specific fluctuation pattern. Is determined (step A383).

  And when it is a specific fluctuation pattern (step A383; Yes), a fluctuation time shortening process is complete | finished. In this case, the fluctuation time is not shortened. If it is not a specific variation pattern (step A383; No), a whiteout command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step A384), a variation time reduction stop is set (step A385), and variation time reduction processing is performed. finish. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is shortened.

  By setting the change time reduction stop (step A358), the change time of the special figure variable display game controlled by the game control apparatus 100 is shortened, and the decoration special figure variable display game stop command is sent to the effect control apparatus 300. Is sent. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the reception of the whiteout command, the identification information cannot be recognized or a process of performing white display in a specific display mode that is difficult to recognize is performed, and transmitted along with the setting of the variable time reduction stop. On the basis of the received stop command, a process for ending the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation time shortening means for shortening the variation time of the variation display game being varied when the number of start memories becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 43, it may be determined whether or not to set a specific variation pattern for the pseudo continuous variation pattern based on the number of re-variable display operations and the result. In other words, a specific variation pattern is not used for the losing pseudo 1 series in which the result is out of order and the re-variable display operation is performed once, and the losing pseudo 2 series in which the result is out of progress and the re-variable display operation is performed twice. Let the case be a specific variation pattern.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the production from being cut when there is a high possibility of a special result, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, when the special figure start memory number exceeds a predetermined number and the re-variable display operation is once or twice, it is determined that a special result is obtained, and the re-variable display operation is not complete. If the number of special chart starting memories exceeds the specified number at the time of being performed once or twice, if the fluctuation time is not shortened, it can be recognized that there is a high possibility of special results, and the player will confirm these Therefore, even when the number of special figure starting memories increases, stoppage can be prevented and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In view of the above, the variable display is provided with the start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to the upper limit number when the predetermined condition is satisfied as the start storage, and the display device 41 performs the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage. A gaming machine that executes a game and generates a special gaming state based on the result mode of the fluctuation display game being a special result, and the fluctuation that is fluctuating when the number of starting memories exceeds a predetermined value Fluctuation time shortening means (game control device 100) for shortening the variation time of the display game is provided, and the variation time shortening means stores the start memory when the variation display game being varied has selected a predetermined variation pattern. Even if the number exceeds a predetermined value, it is possible not to shorten the variation time of the variation display game.

  Here, the predetermined variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-varied, a continuous effect variation pattern in which a plurality of variation display games are continuously produced, or a special result. The variation pattern selected in the above.

  In addition, in the variation display game based on one start-up memory, the predetermined variation pattern is a variation display of the identification information on the display device 41, and after all the identification information is temporarily stopped, the entire variation of the identification information is displayed again. This is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the re-variation display operation is performed a predetermined number of times.

  Therefore, in the case of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, even if the number of starting memories exceeds a predetermined value, the variation time of the variation display game is not shortened, so that the pseudo-continuous variation can be executed without delay, and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

  Further, the display control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the display mode on the display device 41 is provided, and the display control means determines the change time of the change display game that the change time shortening means (game control apparatus 100) is changing. When shortening, the display mode 41 displays the result mode through a specific display mode in which the identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize.

  Therefore, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. Moreover, the time for displaying the specific display mode can be omitted, and the variation time can be shortened more effectively.

  FIG. 44 shows a modification of the variation time shortening process. In this process, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern (step A383; Yes), it is determined whether the result is a temporary stop of the quasi-continuous lost (step A386). If the result is a temporary stop (step A386; Yes). In this case, the variable time shortening stop is set (step A387), and the variable time shortening process is terminated.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (c), when the variation pattern is not a specific one, the variation time is shortened by changing the special figure starting storage number from 2 to 3 (becoming a predetermined number). The result is stopped and displayed through a white display having a specific display mode as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIGS. 45D and 45E, the fluctuation time is shortened even when the number of special figure starting memories is 2 to 3 during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern in which the result is out of sync. In this case, however, the temporarily stopped identification information is stopped without going through the specific display mode. In other words, even if a specific fluctuation pattern does not originally reduce the fluctuation time, the fluctuation time is shortened if it is possible to stop without a sense of incongruity. Moreover, the time for displaying the specific display mode can be omitted, and the variation time can be shortened more effectively.

  From the above, the fluctuation time shortening means (game control device 100) is a case where a special result is not obtained, and the fluctuation occurs when the number of start memories exceeds a predetermined value during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern. When the time is shortened and the display control means (production control device 300) has the number of start memories greater than or equal to a predetermined value during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is shortened by the fluctuation time shortening means, The result mode is displayed without going through the specific display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when the special figure start memory number becomes a predetermined number and the fluctuation time is reduced during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure start memory display 41b is temporarily displayed by displaying the specific display mode. , And when the special display start memory display 41b is displayed again after the specific display mode is displayed, the predetermination information about the special figure start storage may be notified by the special display start memory display 41b. . In this way, the special figure starting memory is generated so that the player positively exceeds the predetermined number, the stoppage can be prevented, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Further, when the variation time is shortened and the specific display mode is displayed, the prior determination information about the special figure starting storage may be notified by the specific display mode. For example, when there is no special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, it is white, and when there is a special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, it is rainbow.

  Further, the condition for shortening the fluctuation time is a case where the total value of the first start memory number and the second start memory number exceeds a predetermined number, but the second start memory number is a predetermined number (for example, one). Exceeding may be a condition for shortening the variation time. In this way, it becomes possible to efficiently execute the special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state in which the generation of the special figure 2 start memory is facilitated, and the chance of the fluctuation time being shortened except in the short time state is reduced. , You can secure the opportunity to produce until the end.

  In addition, the condition for shortening the variation time is that the total value of the first start memory number and the second start memory number exceeds a predetermined number. Since a variation pattern with a short variation time is set, the variation time is not reduced even if a new special figure start memory is generated. The fluctuation time may be shortened.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 47A, after the suggestion display 41f suggesting the execution of the re-variation display operation is displayed as the display mode in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the start of the re-variation display operation or the suggestion display 41f disappears. Then, the identification information located behind can be recognized and stopped, and when the variation time is shortened in the case of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the suggestion display 41f has a specific display mode. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), in the state where the suggestion display 41f is displayed, when the number of special figure starting memories becomes a predetermined number and the variation time is shortened, the suggestion display 41f disappears and the result The mode is displayed. In this way, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second upper limit value that is the upper limit value of the second start memory number is made larger than the first upper limit value that is the upper limit value of the first start memory number. The first upper limit value is 4, and the second upper limit value is 84.

  In FIG. 48, the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display 41b is shown. The first special memory start display display 41b of the first start memory corresponds to the first start memory one-on-one and is displayed in the lower left part of the display area of the display device 41 in order from the left in the order of digestion. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode.

  The decorative special figure start memory display of the second start memory is the second start memory in which the digest order is within the first upper limit value, that is, the second start memory in which the digest order is the first to the fourth is the second. One-to-one correspondence with the start memory is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the display device 41 in order from the left in the order of digestion. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode.

  In the second start-up memory, the start-up memory whose digestion order is larger than the first upper limit value (after the first upper-limit value), that is, the second start-up memory whose digestion order is fifth or later is stored in the display area of the display device 41. The presence is displayed in the special 2 winning display area 41g in the lower right. In the special 2 winning display area 41g, the number of second start memories whose digestion order is the fifth or later is not clearly notified, and the presence of the second start memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later is displayed, such as a change in display color. Notification is made by changing the display mode. When the second start memory reaches the second upper limit number, a message to that effect (for example, “MAX”) is displayed in the special 2 winning display area 41g. At this time, a sound notifying that may be output. Further, when the second start memory having the digestion order of the fifth or later occurs, the special 2 prize display area 41g is notified by setting it to a predetermined display mode (for example, blinking).

  In addition, in the special 2 winning display area 41g, notification of the preliminary determination result for the second start memory is not performed. As a result, the result of the pre-determination is notified only for the second start memory that is close to the execution time of the special figure variation display game, so that the player can surely grasp only the necessary information, and at the gaming machine Processing and display can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, it is possible to prevent irritability from being irritated.

  FIG. 49 shows the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 in the collective display device 50 provided in the game board 30. In the first hold indicator 54, the number of first start memories is displayed by the number of lighting LEDs, so that the player can easily recognize the first start memory number.

  In the second hold indicator 55, the number of the second start memory whose digestion order is the first to fourth in the second start memory is displayed by the number of lighting of the LEDs, and the digest order is from the first. The player can easily recognize the fourth second start memory number. Further, the second starting memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later in the second starting memory is displayed by 81 kinds of displays configured by setting each of the four LEDs to one of the off state, the on state, and the blinking state. It is like that.

  When there is no second start memory of the fifth and subsequent digestion orders, it is possible to recognize that by turning off the four LEDs, and the game is performed for the second start memory numbers from the first to the fourth digestion order. So that people can easily recognize it. However, when the number of second starting memories whose digestion order is fifth or later is one or more, the display mode configured by four LEDs associated with each number is a change in the second starting memory number. The change in the display mode is set so that there is no regularity, and the number of second start memories whose digestion order is the fifth or later is not easily recognized from the display mode here.

  FIG. 50 shows an example of a change in the decorative special figure start memory display 41b according to the change in the second start memory number. The state shown in FIG. 50A shows a state in which the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where there are four first start memories and three second start memories. When the second start memory a having the fourth digestion order is generated from this state, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-a corresponding to the second start memory a is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (b). . In this decorative special figure start memory display 41b-a, the prefetch result for the corresponding second start memory a is notified by the display mode.

  Further, when the second start memory b having the fifth digestion order is generated, the display mode of the special 2 winning display area 41g is changed as shown in FIG. It is notified that there is a memory. However, no clear number is reported. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the special figure fluctuation display game that has been executed is finished, and as shown in FIG. 50 (e), the special figure fluctuation based on the second start memory having the first digestion order. When the display game is started, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to each second start memory is sequentially moved to the left by the advance of the digestion order.

  Then, the second start memory b whose digestion order has been informed in the special 2 winning display area 41g has the fourth digest order, so that the decorative special figure start corresponding to the second start memory b is performed. A memory display 41b-b is displayed. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b, the prefetch result of the corresponding second start memory b is notified depending on the display mode. The notification of the pre-reading result for the second start-up memory b in which the digestion order is fourth is not performed in the special 2 winning display area 41g, and is notified by the fact that the digestion order is fourth. Has been started.

  FIG. 51 shows information transmission timings in the example shown in FIG. Note that symbols (a) to (e) in FIG. 51 correspond to (a) to (e) in FIG. When a winning to the normal variation winning device 37 occurs when the second starting memory number is 3 and a game ball is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (t41), the effect control device 300 stores the second starting memory. A decoration special figure holding number command indicating an increase is transmitted (t42). Furthermore, the prior determination information about the generated start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a prefetch command (t43).

  After that, when the second start memory number is 4 and a win to the normal variation winning device 37 occurs and a game ball is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (t44), the effect control device 300 performs the second start. A decoration special figure holding number command indicating an increase in memory is transmitted (t45). The generated start memory is the second start memory and the digestion order is fifth, and the special determination display information about the start memory is not notified in the special 2 winning display area 41g. Therefore, the game control device 100 does not make a preliminary determination for the start-up memory at this time, and does not transmit a prefetch command including the preliminary determination information.

  Then, when the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is finished and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory having the first digestion order is started, information about the special figure fluctuation display game is included. The change start command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t46). Since one second start memory is consumed by starting the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure holding number command indicating a decrease in the second start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t47). Furthermore, since the digestion order of the second start memory, which is the fifth digest order, becomes the fourth, and it is possible to notify the advance determination information with the decorative special figure start memory display, the game control device 100 preliminarily describes the start memory. A determination is made and a prefetch command including pre-determination information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t48).

  As described above, since the pre-determination for the second start-up memory whose digestion order is fifth or later is performed after the digestion order is fourth, the processing by the pre-determination means is concentrated at the time of winning a prize and becomes complicated. Can be prevented, and the storage area for storing the result of the prior determination can be reduced. Furthermore, when a power failure occurs, it is possible to notify the result of the prior determination after the power failure is restored simply by backing up the start memory information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the game control device 100. This eliminates the need for processing such as making a preliminary determination again for all start memories after backup or recovery from a power failure, and can prevent the processing at the time of power failure and power recovery from becoming complicated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
In order to perform such control, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 52 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, when the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the second start memory number including the generated second start memory is 4 or less. It is determined whether there is any (step A391).

  When the second start memory number is 4 or less (step A391; Yes), processing related to prior determination after step A235 is performed. When the second start memory number is not 4 or less (step A391; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated without performing the process related to the prior determination for the second start memory.

  Accordingly, in the second start memory, the start memory whose digestion order is within the first upper limit value, that is, for the second start memory whose digest order is the first to fourth, the pre-determination process for the second start memory is the first start memory. 2. It is performed when a start memory is generated. In addition, in the second start memory, the start memory whose digestion order is after the first upper limit value, that is, the second start memory for which the digest order is the fifth or later, the pre-determination process for the second start memory is performed in the second start memory. When it occurs, it will not be performed.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Further, instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 53 is performed. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, after the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) is performed, it is determined whether there is a start memory stored in the second start memory (step A392). The start memory that has become protection 4 means that there are five or more second start memories before the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the first second start memory is consumed by the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. This is the second start-up memory in which the digestion order is fourth as the digestion order is advanced.

  When the second start memory does not include the start memory that has become retention 4 (the second start memory having the fourth digestion order) (step A392; No), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. In addition, when the second start memory has a start memory that has been maintained 4 (the second start memory with the fourth digestion order) (step A392; Yes), the process related to the prior determination after step A235 in FIG. 52 is performed. Do.

  As a result, the digestion order in the second start memory is the start memory after the first upper limit value, that is, the digestion order of the start memory that was the second start memory after the digestion order is within the first upper limit value. At this time, a preliminary determination process for the second start-up memory is performed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, the starting winning area includes a first winning area (start winning port 36), a state in which a game ball is easy to win, and a game ball And a second winning area (ordinary variable winning device 37) that can be changed to a state where it is difficult to win or not, and the first upper limit is set as a first start memory for winning a game ball in the first winning area. First start storage means (game control device 100) for storing up to a value, and second start storage means (game control device) for storing a game ball winning in the second winning area as a second start storage up to a second upper limit value 100) and the first start Based on the memory, the first game execution means (game control device 100) for executing the first variable display game as the variable display game and the second variable display game as the variable display game are executed based on the second start-up memory. 2nd game execution means (game control device 100), and the 2nd upper limit is made larger than the 1st upper limit.

  In addition, there is provided a start memory notifying means (production control device 300) for notifying the number of memories of the first start memory and the number of memories of the second start memory as the start memory display, and the start memory notifying means stores the number of memories of the second start memory. The number of memories less than or equal to the first upper limit value is clearly displayed while the number of memories exceeding the first upper limit value is not clearly displayed, and the number of memories stored in the second start memory Is notified when the second upper limit value is reached.

  Further, the start memory information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the first start memory means (game control device 100) and the second start memory means (game control device 100) is before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining the pre-determination result display means (effect control device 300) for displaying the determination result by the pre-determining means in the start memory display. 300), the predetermination result display means can display the determination result for the second start memory whose digestion order is within the first upper limit value for the determination result by the predetermination means of the second start memory, For the second start memory larger than the first upper limit value, the determination result is not displayed.

  The prior determination means (game control device 100) determines the second start memory exceeding the first upper limit when the digestion order of the second start memory falls within the first upper limit. The result is transmitted to the start memory notification means (production control device 300).

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the second start memory reaches a predetermined number in the time-saving state, it is possible to further shorten the variation time of the subsequent second special figure variation display game. Yes. As shown in FIG. 54 (a), from the start of the time-saving state until the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t51 to t52), the normal time-saving state is changed with a shorter variation time than the case where the time-saving state is not the time-saving state. 2 The special figure variation display game can be executed. When the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t52), the next time from the second special figure variation display game to the end of the time-short state (t53 to t54) becomes the super-short time state, which is shorter than the normal time-short state. The second special figure variation display game can be executed in the variation time.

  In order to perform such control, in the process of preparing the target table for setting the information regarding the variation pattern in the special figure 2 variation start process shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the upper limit value has been reached, a variation pattern table for super-short time is selected, and a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that in the normal time-short state can be set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), when the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t52), the remaining fluctuation time (t52 to t53) in the second special figure fluctuation display game being executed. May be shortened. Thereby, the digestion of the second start-up memory can be accelerated. When such control is performed, in the variable time shortening process shown in FIG. 42, when the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value, the whiteout command transmission process (step A384) and the variable time shortening stop process ( Step A385) is performed. Further, when the second special figure variation display game being executed at this time has a specific variation pattern, the variation time may not be shortened. Furthermore, you may make it alert | report the prior determination information about start-up memory | storage by the specific display mode displayed when shortening fluctuation | variation time.

  From the above, the second game execution means (game control device 100) is based on the fact that the execution time of the second variable display game has not reached the predetermined value based on the second start memory reaching the predetermined value. This means that the time is shorter than the execution time.

  In addition, although the 2nd start memory | storage reached | attained the 2nd upper limit value as conditions for making it an ultra-short time state, it is good also as other than a 2nd upper limit value. For example, in a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until a predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is finished, the second start memory number is increased from the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that can be executed in the high probability state. You may make it be a super time-short state on condition that it became the value which subtracted the number of times of execution of the special figure fluctuation display game executed in the probability state. That is, the super-short state may be set on condition that the second start memory is generated for the remaining number of times that can be executed in the high probability state. By doing in this way, it can prevent that many 2nd starting memories remain after the end of a high probability state.

  Furthermore, the second upper limit number may be reduced (for example, equal to the first upper limit number) while the already stored second start-up memory is made effective when the super-short time state is reached. good. That is, the generation of a new second start memory may be prohibited until the second start memory number becomes less than the changed second upper limit number. Also by doing in this way, it can be prevented that a lot of the second start memory remains after the end of the high probability state.

  In particular, if the super-short state is set on condition that the second start memory is generated for the remaining number of times that can be executed in the high probability state in the ST machine, the special figure variation display game until the end of the high probability state. Since it becomes possible to concentrate on the production and the notification of prior determination information, the interest of the game can be improved. For example, in the short-time state, all the second start memories are pre-determined at the time of occurrence, and when there is a start memory that gives a special result, the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state that occurs next The special figure variation display game based on the starting memory as a result is divided and notified, and the number of rounds notified in each special figure variation display game is added as an executable round number. good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), a special 2 winning display area 41g is arranged, and as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the presence of the second starting memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later is displayed, such as a change in display color. In addition to notifying by a change in display mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), it may be used as a general drawing effect area 41c.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment has a plurality of probability values in the high probability state, and any probability value is selected when the high probability state is entered.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until a predetermined number of games are executed after the special gaming state ends. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), there are four probability modes A to D, and one of the probability modes is set. These probability modes have the same probability of a special result in a normal probability state of 1/298 in any probability mode, but can be executed in a high probability state with a probability of a special result in a high probability state. The number of special figure variation display games (ST number) is different.

  The probability value that is a special result in the high probability state is highest in the probability mode A, and decreases in the order of the probability mode B, the probability mode C, and the probability mode D. On the other hand, the number of STs, which is the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state, is the smallest in probability mode A, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), probability mode B, probability mode C, probability It increases in order of mode D. The probability value in the high probability state and the ST count are such that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the special figure variation display game of the ST count is substantially the same in any probability mode. It is set and can play a fair game. Since the number of game balls consumed in a high probability state increases as the number of STs increases, the expectation value is set slightly higher as the number of STs increases. The expected value may be the same value in each mode.

  These probability modes can be selected by the player. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an operation input at the effect button 25 serving as an operation means is input to the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300. Then, for example, in the special game state or at any other time, the game control device 100 performs control to display the display as shown in FIG. 57 on the display device 41 via the effect control device 300, and the game is performed according to this display. A user can select a desired probability mode by operating the effect button 25.

  In this case, first, second, and third effect buttons are provided as the effect buttons 25, the first effect button corresponds to the left movement display 42a, the second effect button corresponds to the decision display 42b, and the third The production buttons correspond to the right movement display 42c. Each time the player operates the first effect button, the selection display 42d moves to the probability mode display 42e on the left, and every time the player operates the third effect button, the selection display 42d is on the right. The display is moved to the probability mode display 42e, and the probability mode can be selected by operating the second effect button in a state where the selection display 42d is moved to the desired probability mode display 42e.

[Probability state setting process after big hit]
In the game control apparatus 100, in order to set the probability value and the ST number in the high probability state according to the probability mode selected in this way, in the jackpot end process (step A15) in the special-purpose game process (see FIG. 12). The probability state setting process after the jackpot shown in FIG. 58 is performed. In the probability state setting process after the big hit, it is first determined whether or not it is the big hit end timing.

  When it is not the big hit end timing (step A401; No), the probability state setting process after the big hit ends. If it is the big hit end timing (step A401; Yes), the probability value and ST number corresponding to the probability mode selected by the player are set (steps A402 to A406), and the probability status after the big hit ends The setting process ends.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a probability setting means for setting any one of a plurality of predetermined probability values as the probability of a special result. Further, the game control device 100 can set a probability value after the end of the special gaming state, and a period setting means for setting a period for maintaining the high probability value when any of a plurality of high probability values is set. Make.

  Since the probability mode can be selected in this way, the probability of the next special result is changed in various ways triggered by the derivation of the special result, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the number of executions of the variable display game in which the probability value is maintained increases as the lower probability value is selected from a plurality of high probability values, the player is dissatisfied even if a lower probability value is set. Can be prevented. Further, an unprecedented function that the player can select the probability value can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Furthermore, a player who wants to enjoy a game with a high probability for a long time can select a low probability value that increases the number of executions of a variable display game in which a high probability value is maintained, and a player who does not have enough time, Since it is possible to select a probability value with a small number of executions of the variable display game in which a high probability value is maintained, the game can be widened, and the convenience of a wide range of people can be increased and the game population can be increased.

  Although the player can select the probability mode, for example, the probability mode may be selected based on the type of special result. In this case, the operation input of the effect button 25 may not be input to the game control device 100.

  In addition, as the types of special results, a probability variable big hit that is a special result that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state and a normal big hit that is a special result that does not become a high probability state after the special gaming state ends are set. Also good. In this case, the probability mode E can be selected as the probability mode in addition to the above probability modes A to D as shown in FIGS. 59 (a) and 59 (b).

  When a probabilistic big hit is derived as a special result, one of probability modes A to D is selected as described above. Further, when a normal jackpot is derived as a special result, the probability mode E is always selected. Furthermore, if it is a probable big hit, the result mode of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is set to any one of 1 to 3 or 5 to 7, and if it is a normal big hit, the result of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game By making the aspect 4 or 8, the player can recognize which jackpot is the big hit. By doing in this way, it can be made into a normal probability state after completion | finish of a special game state, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  From the above, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the suspension result of the variable display game is a special result, a plurality of predetermined probability values are set as the probability of the special result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting one of them is provided, and the plurality of probability values include a low probability value having the lowest probability and a plurality of different high probability values having a higher probability than the low probability value. Included, the probability setting means can set the probability value after the end of the special gaming state, and when setting any one of a plurality of high probability values, a period setting means for setting a period for maintaining the high probability value (The game control device 100), and the period setting means can set a period until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times according to the probability value as the period for maintaining the high probability value. The probability value is low And thus it has to set the number of times.

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) sets a plurality of high probability values as the probability values after the end of the special gaming state. The probability value selected by the player by operating the operation means from the high probability values is set. Here, the operation means may be anything as long as it can detect the player's operation such as a button or a touch panel.

  Further, the period setting means (game control device 100) specifies that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the specified number of variable display games is substantially the same regardless of the probability value. The number of times is set.

  Further, the probability setting means (game control device 100) can set a low probability value as the probability value after the end of the special gaming state.

  In addition, you may combine with the game machine of 2nd Embodiment mentioned above. For example, the high-probability state is always set to the short-time state, and the second start memory number is a value obtained by subtracting the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed in the high-probability state from the ST number in the selected probability mode As shown in FIG. 60, it may be notified in the special 2 winning display area 41g. Furthermore, when this state is reached, the normal time short state may be changed to a super time short state in which the variation time of the special figure variation display game can be made shorter than the normal time short state.

[First Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a first modified gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described third embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can select a probability state when the power is turned on and suggest the selection result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, as shown in FIG. 61, there is a high probability of 1/39 and a medium probability of 1/182 as a high probability value, and a low probability of 1/384 as a low probability value. After the end of the special gaming state, either high probability or medium probability is set by selection by the player or selection by the gaming machine, and the number of STs corresponding to the probability value is set. In addition, it is possible to select which probability value the gaming machine 10 is to be based on when the power is turned on, and the interest in selecting the gaming machine at the time of opening the store is enhanced. Then, it is possible to perform a suggestion notification that suggests the selected probability value by the display device 41, the special figure indicators 51 and 52, and the like.

  FIG. 62 shows an example of suggestion notification on the display device 41. Immediately after the power is turned on, any probability value is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the low probability value is selected, it is suggested that the low probability value is selected by changing the display mode as shown in FIG. 62 (b) based on the establishment of the predetermined notification condition. It is like that. By performing such an effect that suggests a probability value, it can be used as a reference for selecting a gaming machine.

  The predetermined notification condition may be anything such as executing a predetermined number of special figure change display games since power-on, elapse of a predetermined time, or selection of a predetermined change pattern. By setting the predetermined notification conditions in this way, it becomes difficult to foresee the low probability state immediately after the power is turned on, so the possibility that a low probability game machine will be avoided is reduced. The operating state is easy to stabilize. Although the low probability value is suggested, other probability values may be suggested.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of suggestion notification in the special figure indicators 51 and 52. In the special figure indicators 51 and 52, the probability value is obtained by performing any of the display modes as shown in FIGS. 63A to 63C during the period from when the power is turned on until the special figure variation display game is started. To suggest. When it is a high probability value, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the segments are sequentially lit clockwise, and when it is a medium probability value, the segment is left as shown in FIG. 63 (b). In the display mode in which the surrounding 8 characters are sequentially lit, and in the case of a low probability value, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the display mode is such that the segments are sequentially lit in the clockwise 8 characters. By displaying such a probability value, it can be used as a reference for selecting a gaming machine.

  In addition, when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, these displays may be performed. Further, even when a special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, notification is possible. When one special figure indicator 51, 52 is displaying a special figure fluctuation display game, the other special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. These special displays 51 and 52 not displaying these are displayed. In addition, if the notification shown in FIG. 63 is performed only on the special-figure indicators 51 and 52 that are less noticeable than the display device 41 without notification on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It can be prevented from being easily recognized by a player, and the interest in selecting a gaming machine can be enhanced. In addition, since it is difficult to detect that the low-probability state is immediately after power-on, the possibility that a low-probability gaming machine will be avoided is reduced, and the operating state of the amusement store is likely to be stable. In addition, it is desirable that a plurality of segments emit light at the same time or the update cycle is made long so that the probability state cannot be easily identified at a glance.

  In order to perform such control, the process shown in FIG. 64 is performed instead of the latter half of the main process (see FIG. 6). Here, when the RAM is cleared, a low probability value or a medium probability value is selected as the probability value. In this process, after the process of transmitting a power-on command (step S22), the process of selecting a probability value is performed (step S121), and it is determined whether the selected probability value is a medium probability value. (Step S122).

  If it is a medium probability value (step S122; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S123), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S124). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 is shown in FIG. 62 in the display device 41 based on the establishment of a predetermined notification condition. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not a medium probability value (step S122; No), that is, if it is a low probability value, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area (step S125), and the ON data of the low probability notification LED is stored in the segment area. Setting is made (step S126). By saving the ON information in the low probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the low-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 63 (c) is performed on the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

  Note that by saving ON information in the high-probability notification flag area in step S17, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 displays the information on the display device 41 based on the establishment of a predetermined notification condition. The suggestion notification of the probability value due to the display change as shown in 62 may be performed. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area in step S18, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 65 shows processing in which one of a low probability value, a medium probability value, and a high probability value is selected as the probability value when the RAM is not cleared. In this process, after performing the process for resetting the area related to error and fraud monitoring (step S15), the process for selecting the probability value is performed (step S131), and whether the selected probability value is a high probability value or not. Determination is made (step S16). If a high probability value or a medium probability value is selected at the time of power-off, the processing for selecting the probability value may not be performed.

  If it is a high probability value (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S17), and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S18). By saving the ON information in the high-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is not a high probability value (step S16; No), it is determined whether it is a medium probability value (step S132). If it is a medium probability value (step S132; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S133), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S134). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 is shown in FIG. 62 in the display device 41 based on the establishment of a predetermined notification condition. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG.

  If it is not the medium probability value (step S132; No), the process of saving the ON information in the probability notification flag area and the process of setting the ON data of the probability notification LED in the segment area are not performed. In this case, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area, the ON data of the low probability notification LED is set in the segment area, and the display device 41 shown in FIG. It is also possible to perform a suggestion notification of a probability value due to a change in display, or to perform the display shown in FIG. 63 (c) on the special figure displays 51 and 52.

  FIG. 66 shows processing for selecting a probability value regardless of whether or not RAM is cleared. In this process, when the RAM is not cleared, one of a low probability value, a medium probability value, and a high probability value is selected as the probability value, and when the RAM is cleared, a low probability value, a medium probability value is selected as the probability value. One of the probability values is selected.

  In this process, after the process for resetting the area related to error and fraud monitoring (step S15), the process for selecting the probability value is performed (step S141), and whether the selected probability value is a high probability value or not. Determination is made (step S16). If a high probability value or a medium probability value is selected at the time of power-off, the processing for selecting the probability value may not be performed.

  If it is a high probability value (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S17), and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S18). By saving the ON information in the high-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is not a high probability value (step S16; No), a medium-low probability notification process is performed (step S142).

  Further, when the RAM is cleared, a process for transmitting a command at power-on (step S22) is performed, then a process for selecting a probability value is performed (step S143), and a medium / low probability notification process is performed (step S143). S144).

  As shown in FIG. 67, in the medium / low probability notification process (steps S142 and S144), it is first determined whether or not the selected probability value is a medium probability value (step S151). If it is the medium probability value (step S151; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S152), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S153). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 is shown in FIG. 62 in the display device 41 based on the establishment of a predetermined notification condition. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not the medium probability value (step S151; No), that is, if it is a low probability value, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area (step S154), and the ON data of the low probability notification LED is stored in the segment area. Setting is made (step S155). By saving the ON information in the low probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the low-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 63 (c) is performed on the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as power-on probability selection means for selecting a probability value when the gaming machine is turned on. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a suggestion display means for displaying a display that suggests a probability value set when the power is turned on on a display (special display 51, 52) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a suggestion effect executing means for displaying an effect suggesting the probability value set when the power is turned on on the display device 41 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the display device 41 that displays an image relating to a game is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) can set a probability value when the gaming machine is turned on. It is provided with the suggestion effect execution means (the effect control device 300) for displaying the effect suggesting the probability value set in the display device 41 when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, the probability setting means may select the probability value only when the information in the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, or may always select the probability value when the power is turned on. Moreover, you may make it select from all the probability values among several probability values, for example, some probability values (For example, a low probability value and some high probability values (probability in a high probability value). A low value is preferable))).

  In addition, a display (a special figure 1 display 51, a special figure 2 display 52) for displaying the result mode of the variable display game is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) is turned on when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. It is possible to set the probability value, and to include a suggestion display means (game control device 100) for displaying a display indicating the probability value set when the power is turned on on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It becomes.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability value and the ST number are selected according to the type of special result and the game mode in the special game state.

  FIG. 68 shows a game board according to this embodiment. In the game area 32, three general winning holes 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning hole 35 is arranged on the right side of the surrounding frame body 40. Also, below the surrounding frame body 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game.

  Further, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second start winning opening) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 facing the game area 32. The normal variation winning device 37 can be converted into an open state in which a prize can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by a movable member 37b. In addition, on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (general start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the normal variation display game, a general winning opening 35, and a flowing game ball are normally displayed. A guiding member 80 for guiding to the variable winning device 37 side is arranged. In the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40 in the game area 32, a first special variable prize winning device (a big prize opening) that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. , Upper AT) 38 and a second special variable winning device (large winning opening, lower AT) 39 are arranged.

  Of the game area 32, the left area of the surrounding frame 40 is a first flow path (left game area) 32a, and the right area of the enclosure frame 40 is a second flow path (right game area) 32b. Yes. Then, the player can aim for winning at the start winning opening 36 by adjusting the firing force and firing the game ball to the first flow down path 32a (so-called left-handed), and the game ball enters the second flow down path 32b. Is fired (so-called right-handed), so that it is possible to aim for winning in the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special variable winning device 39.

  As shown in FIG. 69, the normal variation winning device 37 has a movable member 37b whose lower end is pivotally supported by a shaft along the front-rear direction. The movable member 37b is closed by a normal electric solenoid 37c as a driving device to close a winning opening that is substantially vertical and opens to the right side of the surrounding frame body 40 so that a winning is impossible, and to the game area 32 side. It is possible to convert to an open state (a state indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 69) that tilts to open the winning opening and enables winning. Although the movable member 37b is normally closed, it is converted into an open state in a predetermined manner when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit (normal hit or specific hit). .

  The first special variable prize-winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and closes the big prize opening depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. State (blocked state unfavorable for the player) is converted to an open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b as a driving device, for example, during a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state. By changing the closed state from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the open area and give a predetermined game value (award ball) to the player. . In addition, a count switch 38a serving as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the first special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 (winning area).

  The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variable prize winning device 39 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 39c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 39b as a driving device, and is in a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state. By changing the closed state from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the open area and give a predetermined game value (award ball) to the player. . In addition, a count switch 39a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the second special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 39 (winning area).

  Further, the second special variation winning device 39 is provided with a distribution mechanism 90 for determining the game state in the special figure variation display game after the special game state is finished so as to be visible to the player. . The distribution mechanism 90 is provided with a specific area 91 and a non-specific area 92 into which the game balls won in the second special variation winning device 39 can flow, and the types of special results and the game balls to the specific area 91 Depending on whether or not there is an inflow, the number of special figure variation display games (ST number) that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 69, the distribution mechanism 90 includes a guide channel 93 that guides the game ball that has won the second special variation prize-winning device 39 to flow down, and flows down in the middle of the flow path of the guide channel 93. A distribution device 94 that distributes the game balls to either the specific area 91 or the non-specific area 92 is provided. In addition, a count switch 39a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the second special variation winning device 39 is provided at the upstream end portion of the guide flow path 93, and the specific area 91 includes the specific area 91. A specific area switch 97 for detecting an inflowing game ball is provided. Note that the game balls that have flowed into the specific area or the non-specific area are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine.

  The distribution device 94 is formed with a floor portion at a position above the non-specific region 92 in the guide channel 93, and is moved forward and backward by a distribution device solenoid 96 (see FIG. 71) controlled by the game control device 100. The plate-shaped distribution floor member 95 comprised so that it is possible is provided. In the passage restricted state in which the distribution floor member 95 is retracted rearward as shown in FIG. 70 (a), the non-specific area 92 is opened with no distribution floor member above the non-specific area 92, The game balls that flow down are distributed to the non-specific area 92. Further, as shown in FIG. 70 (b), in the passage-permitted state where the vehicle advances forward, the non-specific region 92 is closed and flows down because the distribution floor member 95 exists above the non-specific region 92. The game balls are distributed to the specific area 91. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an inflow control means for controlling the ease of inflow of the game ball into the specific area 91.

  In the special gaming state, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened except for the final round, and the second special variable winning device 39 is opened in the final round. The opening mode of the open / close door 39c and the operating mode of the distribution floor member 95 are determined by special results or a separate lottery.

  FIG. 72 shows the flow of the game. When a big hit occurs in a normal state that is a normal probability state and not a short time state, a special gaming state is entered. In this special game state, a round game in which the first special variable winning device 38 is released is performed except in the final round, and a round game in which the second special variable winning device 39 is opened as a challenge round is performed in the final round. In the challenge round, a challenge round A in which the operation of the sorting device 94 is easy to flow into the specific area 91 and a state in which the operation of the sorting device 94 is difficult to flow into the specific area 91 are performed. There is a challenge round B, and each is selected with a probability of 50%. This selection is made on the basis of the type of special result or a separate lottery result.

  When a game ball flows into the specific area 91 in the challenge round, the ST state is in a high probability state and a short time state. If a big hit occurs in this ST state, the special gaming state is entered. In this case, the ST state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, regardless of whether or not there is an inflow into the specific area 91. In addition, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state reaches the ST number in the ST state, the special figure short time state which is the normal probability state and the short time state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the special game state, the special figure short time state which is the normal probability state and the short time state is set. When a big hit occurs in this special figure short-time state, a special gaming state is entered. In this case, the ST state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, regardless of whether or not there is an inflow into the specific area 91. In addition, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state reaches a predetermined number (99 times), the normal state is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 73, the number of STs after the end of the special game state is determined by the game control device 100 according to the type of special result and the presence / absence of inflow into the specific area 91 (V winning). Note that, regardless of the type of the special result or the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91, the time is reduced from the end of the special game state to the execution of the 99 special figure variation display games.

  For example, when the big hit symbol is “111”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91 (if V wins), the ST number is set to 5 times, and the special game is 5 times from the end of the special game state. Until the change display game is executed, the ST state is a high probability state and a short time state. If a big hit does not occur even if five special figure fluctuation display games are executed in this ST state, the remaining 94 special figure fluctuation display games are executed (99 times counting from the end of the special game state). Until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed). In addition, when the big hit symbol is “111” and the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 (in the case of V-losing), the ST count is set to 0 times and the ST state is not set. From the end of the gaming state until the special figure variation display game is executed 99 times, the special figure time is short.

  When the big hit symbol is “333”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST count is set to 50 times, and if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST count is set to 10 times. Is done. When the big hit symbol is “777”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST number is set to 100 times. In this case, the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. The time-short state continues until. In addition, even when a big hit occurs in the ST state or the short time state, the ST number is set to 100 times regardless of the type of special result or the inflow of game balls to the specific area 91, and the special figure fluctuation display of 100 times The time-saving state continues until the game is executed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the special game state based on the type of special result and the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91.

  In the challenge round, as shown in FIG. 74, the display device 41 notifies the ST count when a game ball flows into the specific area 91 (when winning V).

  It should be noted that a fraud prevention switch for detecting a game ball is provided downstream of the specific area switch 97, and the game ball flows into the specific area 91 only when the game ball is detected by both the specific area switch 97 and the fraud prevention switch. Thus, an illegal act of manipulating a game ball with a fishing line may be prevented. Also, as shown in FIG. 75, one of probability modes A to E shown in FIG. 59 may be selected based on the special result and the presence or absence of the inflow of game balls into the specific area 91.

  Based on the above, the display devices (Special Figure 1 Display 51, Special Figure 2 Display 52) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening provided in the game area 32 (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37). The display device 41) executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and when the variable display game results in a special result, a special game state in which the special variable prize-winning devices 38, 39 are opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. In the gaming machine that generates the game, a specific area 91 that is set inside the special variable prize winning device 39 and into which the game ball can flow by the operation of the special variable prize winning device 39, and the inflow of the game ball to the specific area 91 is easy. And an inflow control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game state and a game state setting means (game) for setting the game state after the end of the special game state based on the type of special result and the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91. The control device 100), and that it comprises a.

  Further, the game state setting means (game control device 100) can set any one of a plurality of predetermined probability values as the probability of a special result, and the plurality of probability values have the lowest probability. A low probability value and a plurality of different high probability values having a higher probability than the low probability value are included, and when any one of the plurality of high probability values is set, a period for maintaining the high probability value is set A period setting unit (game control device 100), and the period setting unit can set a period until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times according to the probability value as a period for maintaining the high probability value. As the specified number of times, the lower the probability value, the more times are set.

  Further, the period setting means (game control device 100) specifies that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the specified number of variable display games is substantially the same regardless of the probability value. The number of times is set.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above executes a variable display game on the display device 41 based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning device 37), When the result is a special result, the gaming machine generates a special gaming state that facilitates the winning of the game ball to the special variable winning device 38, and the winning of the game ball to the start winning area is set as a start condition. Before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to the upper limit number as established, and start memory information stored in the start memory means corresponding to the start memory When a variable display game in which a result is a special result is being executed in a state where there is a pre-determination means (game control device 100) to be determined and a start memory determined to be a special result by the pre-determination means, the change Display results game includes a plurality special result notification means capable notifying that there be and special result becomes the start memory is a particular result (effect control device 300), the.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  Therefore, since it is promised that a special result will be generated continuously if the notification is made, in addition to the expectation that the running variable display game will be a special result, there is also a sense of expectation that the notification will be performed. The game can be enjoyed and the game can be enjoyed.

  Further, in the special game state, a round game in which the special variable winning device 38 is kept open for a predetermined period can be executed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of special result notifying means (the effect control device 300) can be started and stored as a special result. It is possible to notify the number of round games executed in the special game state generated based on the above.

  Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and to know in advance the number of round games in the special game state that will occur later.For example, when a special game state continues such as preparing a ball box early. Can be ready.

  In addition, an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect of the game is provided, and the effect control means is special in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control apparatus 100). If the game state is being executed, the special period is from the end of the last round game in the special game state being executed to the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result derived next. Pseudo interval effect means (effect control device 300) capable of performing a pseudo interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games in the gaming state is provided.

  Therefore, two special game states can be shown as one long-term special game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) includes round game number notifying means (effect control apparatus 300) for counting and notifying the number of executions of the round game in the special game state, and the round game number notifying means is simulated. When the pseudo interval effect is performed by the interval effect means (effect control device 300), the number of round games executed in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo interval effect is executed immediately before the pseudo interval effect. Counting is performed by adding to the counting result in the special game state.

  Therefore, two special game states can be shown as one long-term special game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
38 Special variation prize winning device 41 Display device 100 Game control device (starting storage means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (multiple special result notification means, effect control means, round game number notification means, pseudo-interval effect means)

Claims (4)

Based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area, the display device executes a variable display game, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, it is easy to win the game ball to the special variable winning device In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to the upper limit number of winning of game balls to the start winning area as establishment of start conditions;
Pre-determining means for determining start memory information stored in the start memory means corresponding to the start memory before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory;
When the variable display game in which the result is the special result is executed in the state where the start memory determined to be the special result by the pre-determination means is present, the result of the variable display game is the special result. And a plurality of special result notifying means capable of notifying that there is a start memory as the special result,
A gaming machine comprising: The special game state is
A round game in which the special variable winning device is open for a predetermined period can be executed a predetermined number of times,
The plurality of special result notification means includes:
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of round games executed in a special game state generated based on the start-up memory as the special result can be notified. Providing production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
When the special gaming state is being executed in the state where the starting memory determined to have a special result by the pre-determining means is present, it is derived from the end of the last round game in the special gaming state being executed. Pseudo interval effect means capable of performing a pseudo interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games in the special game state in a period until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising: The production control means includes
A round game number notifying means for counting and notifying the number of executions of a round game in a special game state;
The round game number notifying means is:
When the pseudo interval effect is performed by the pseudo interval effect means, the number of executions of the round game in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo interval effect is determined as the special game executed immediately before the pseudo interval effect. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the counting is performed by adding to the counting result in the state.

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