JP2013226169A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a player with thrills of fall while keeping expectations concerning the thing such that a high probability state is continuing, by making a probability state hard to guess in a game machine which performs fall lottery.SOLUTION: In a game machine 10 performing a fall lottery, a presentation performing means (presentation control device 300) includes: a high probability presentation continuing means (presentation control device 300) that artificially perform a presentation (multi line display) corresponding to a high probability state even when a probability state has shifted from the high probability state to a regular probability state; and a fall announcement presentation performing means (presentation control device 300) that performs a presentation (single line display) announcing, to a player, the effect of the shift to the regular probability state when a probability state has shifted from the high probability state to the regular probability state. Ordinarily, a presentation corresponding to a probability state is carried out and, when the fall lottery is drawn, on the basis of a prescribed conditions (jackpot symbol information), a presentation, to be carried out by the high probability presentation continuing means or the fall announcement presentation performing means, is selected.

Description

  The present invention includes a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time the variable display game is executed when the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result is a high probability state. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the fluctuation of the symbol (identification information) is normally stopped, but the launching device is driven by the player's operation, and the game ball launched by the launching device is provided in the game area If a winning is made in the mouth, the variation display device performs a variation of the symbol for a predetermined time on the basis of the detection of the special figure operation switch provided in the starting port, and then stops the symbol for a predetermined time, thereby allowing the player to perform a variation display game. In addition to recognizing the result of determining whether or not the game is successful, a special game state (big hit game) advantageous to the player is generated when a specific stop result (special result) is obtained, and a prize ball is paid out. .

In the above pachinko machine, a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result can be generated as a high probability state that is higher than the normal probability state. There is one that performs a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time.
In addition, as a pachinko machine that performs the falling lottery, for example, depending on the type of starter that has passed, the selection probability of the type of jackpot selected when the jackpot (special result) is different, and the selected jackpot According to the type, there has been proposed one in which the falling probability of the falling lottery during the short-time gaming state performed after the end of the big hit game is different (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-230369

  However, in the case of the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the fall probability is set according to the type of jackpot, the set fall probability can be predicted to some extent by the player, and the jackpot that is expected to fall easily If this happens, the player's interest will be reduced.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a player with a thrilling feeling of falling while making it difficult to guess the probability state and maintaining the expectation that a high probability state continues in a gaming machine that performs a falling lottery. is there.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
The variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the progress of the variable display game based on a determination result of a plurality of random values acquired based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area Game control means for performing control, and effect control means for performing display control in the variable display device,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a player a game value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
The game control means includes
As a probability state in which the result of the variable display game becomes the special result, a probability setting means capable of setting a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed in the high probability state;
With
The production control means includes
An effect execution means capable of selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from a plurality of effect patterns and executing an effect corresponding to the probability state,
The production execution means
Even when the probability state transitions from the high probability state to the normal probability state, highly accurate effect continuation means that performs an effect corresponding to the high probability state;
When the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the fall notification effect execution means for performing an effect to notify the player that the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state,
Usually, the production corresponding to the probability state is executed,
When the falling lottery is won, an effect by the high-precision effect continuation means or the fall notification effect execution means is selected based on a predetermined condition.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the falling lottery is won, the production corresponding to the high probability state is simulated by the high-precision production continuation means, or the fall notification effect execution means is shifted to the normal probability state. It is possible to select based on a predetermined condition whether to produce an effect to notify the player of the effect.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, there are cases where the fact that the probability state of the falling lottery has shifted to the normal probability state may or may not be notified, so it is difficult to predict the probability state during the production. Can produce an effect corresponding to a high-probability state, or a result of each variable display game when the effect is simulated, and whether the effect really corresponds to a high-probability state Can raise interest in
This makes it possible to give the player a thrilling feeling of falling while maintaining the expectation that the high-probability state continues during the execution of the effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The falling lottery means
A plurality of fall determination values for determining whether or not the fall lottery random value acquired by the fall lottery is a value to be won,
When the high probability state is set as the probability state by the probability setting means, any one of the plurality of types of fall determination value is set based on the random number value,
The production execution means
When the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the fall determination value set as the predetermined condition, either the high-precision effect continuation unit or the fall notification effect execution unit It is characterized by selecting the production by.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the falling lottery is won, the production corresponding to the high probability state is simulated by the high-precision production continuation means, or the normal notification state is shifted to by the fall notification production execution means. Since it is possible to select whether or not to produce an effect to notify the player of the effect according to a plurality of types of fall determination values, an effect corresponding to a high probability state, or when the effect is simulated Prediction of the probability state can be further made difficult, and the interest of the game during the production is improved.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The game control means includes
In response to the occurrence of the special gaming state, a specific gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is generated for a predetermined period, and the probability state is set by the probability setting means. To the high probability state,
The production execution means
In spite of winning the fall lottery and shifting to the normal probability state, by selecting an effect by the high-accuracy effect continuation means, an effect corresponding to the high probability state is being simulated. Even when the specific gaming state for the predetermined period has ended, the production by the high-definition production continuation means is terminated, and the player can be notified that the normal probability state is set. And

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the effect corresponding to the high probability state is simulated by selecting the effect by the high-definition effect continuation means even though the falling lottery is won and the state is shifted to the normal probability state. Even if the game is performed regularly, when the specific gaming state for a predetermined period ends, it is possible to notify the player that the normal probability state is set, so the high probability state continues. It is possible to suppress a sense of expectation from being excessively given to the player.
Thereby, when the performance corresponding to the high probability state is performed in a pseudo manner, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction that the big hit does not occur easily.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The start winning area includes a variable winning device including a conversion member that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball and a second state in which a game ball is easily received,
The game control means includes
Conversion control execution means capable of executing conversion control of the conversion member;
As the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member, any one of a first conversion probability state and a second conversion probability state that is easier to convert to the second state than the first conversion probability state Conversion probability setting means that can set or
The specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the second conversion probability state is set as the conversion probability state by the conversion probability setting means.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the second conversion that is easy to convert the game ball into the second state that is easy to be accepted in the start winning area even if the effect corresponding to the high probability state is performed in a pseudo manner. When the specific gaming state in which the probability state is set ends, it is possible to notify the player that the normal probability state is set.
Therefore, while the specific game state is being executed, it is difficult for the player to feel dissatisfied that the game has been continued unintentionally because it has not been notified that the transition to the normal probability state has occurred. Since the probability state is notified to the player when the specific game state is finished, the interest of the game can be enhanced without causing any disadvantage to the player. Even when the specific game state is over, it is easy to start the variable display game immediately by winning the game ball in the start winning area at the time of the specific game state, so the probability state is changed to the normal probability state. Even in the case of transition, it is possible to reduce disappointment that the transition to the normal probability state has occurred.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The effect executing means performs an effect corresponding to the normal probability state or an effect corresponding to the high probability state by changing a variation mode in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in the variation display game. To do.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect corresponding to the normal probability state or an effect corresponding to the high probability state by changing the variation mode in the variation display game. It can be easily noticed.

According to the present invention, when winning the falling lottery, the player is informed that the effect corresponding to the high probability state is artificially performed by the high-precision effect continuation means, or that the transition to the normal probability state is performed by the fall notification effect execution means. It is possible to select whether to perform an effect to be notified based on a predetermined condition.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, there are cases where the fact that the probability state of the falling lottery has shifted to the normal probability state may or may not be notified, so it is difficult to predict the probability state during the production. Can produce an effect corresponding to a high-probability state, or a result of each variable display game when the effect is simulated, and whether the effect really corresponds to a high-probability state Can raise interest in
This makes it possible to give the player a thrilling feeling of falling while maintaining the expectation that the high-probability state continues during the execution of the effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the command transmission process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall determination process performed during the special figure hold information determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall lottery process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16, and during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall information setting process performed during the fall lottery process of FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a fluctuation pattern table setting process executed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16 and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. 17. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 performed during the special figure display process of FIG.21 and FIG.22. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (at the time-short end) performed during the special figure display process of FIG.21 and FIG.22. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 3 (at the time of big hit end) performed during the big hit end process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the 1st main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the scene control process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of 2nd main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a normal game process executed during the 2nd main process of FIG. 29. FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a short time and medium effect control process executed during the normal game process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time reduction effect start process performed during the time reduction effect control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fall notification setting process (for the time-short start) performed during the time-shortage effect control process of FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a fall notification setting process executed during the short / short time effect control process of FIG. 31. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time-shortage effect completion | finish process performed during the time-shortage effect control process of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the fall alerting | reporting timing in case the fall probability A is set to the fall determination value. It is a timing chart which shows a fall alerting | reporting timing in case the fall probability B is set to the fall determination value. 6 is a timing chart showing a fall notification timing when a fall probability B is set as a fall judgment value and a fall lottery is won in the first special figure fluctuation display game after a jackpot is completed. It is a figure explaining an example of the effect display when a special figure fluctuation display game is performed. It is a figure explaining an example of the effect display at the time of winning a fall lottery in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in a short time state. The figure explaining an example of the effect display when not winning the falling lottery in the special drawing variation display game in the short-time state and winning the falling lottery in the special drawing variation display game in the normal game state after the short-time state ends It is. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the time reduction effect start process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fall notification setting process of 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a table which shows the aspect of the fall notification in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, and (b) is a table which shows the aspect of the fall notification in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect display when the gaming state is in the time saving state. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect display when the gaming state is in the time saving state. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect display when the gaming state is in the time saving state. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the symbol control board provided between a game control apparatus and an external information terminal in the modification of 1st, 2nd embodiment of this invention. FIG. 49 is a function explanatory diagram illustrating functions of a symbol variation control circuit in the symbol control board of FIG. 48; FIG. 50 is a timing chart showing a relationship between an input signal and an output signal of a symbol variation control circuit in the symbol control board of FIG. 49.

[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 the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning awards 35,.

  Below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 as a start winning area for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in and having a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) inside is provided.

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

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

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

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (first special figure display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display unit (second special figure display) 52 for a figure fluctuation display game. Although not shown in the collective display device 50, the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game composed of a variable display section (common figure display) for the normal figure variable display game and four LED lamps. Special figure 1 hold indicator for notification and special figure 2 hold indicator for special figure 2 variable display game notification, for start memory number notification of general figure variable display game composed of two LED lamps The first game status indicator that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of a big hit, the second gaming state indicator that lights up when a short time state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a short time state, and the gaming machine 10 A high-probability alarm that displays that the probability status of the jackpot is a high-probability state when the power is turned on, and a number-of-rounds indicator that displays the number of rounds when the jackpot is hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) are provided. Yes.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the first special figure display 51 and the second special figure display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the display device 41 is performing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The center segment blinks to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. When the result of the game is “big hit”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on a general figure hold display (not shown) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (usual display device) (not shown) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general and normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of this normal figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display (not shown) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the display device 41 of the center case 40. Is also displayed.

The game control device 100 uses the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 based on the start memory generated by winning the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning apparatus 37 or winning the winning apparatus. A first or second special figure variation display game is performed.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming microcomputer 111 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R probability variation or 2R probability variation, and the like.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. 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 (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game (random number for jackpot determination), a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a fluctuation in the special figure variation display game. Generates variation pattern random numbers (variation mode determination random numbers) for determining patterns (including the execution time of variation display games in various reach and non-reach variation display), random numbers for determining hits of ordinary variable display games, etc. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Any one of a plurality of variation pattern tables is selected based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, a predetermined timing immediately after recovery from a power failure, etc. The fluctuation pattern table is selected and acquired.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The 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 that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Fluctuation start command, start opening winning effect command, starting opening winning effect design command, customer waiting demonstration command, fanfare command, probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 A change stop command, a big hit end command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process.
For example, if the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure variation display game, a special hit is given. It becomes a gaming state (so-called big hit state).

In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0) from the opening of the big winning opening. .5 seconds) until one of the conditions is achieved is defined as one round, which is a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times (first special gaming state) or 2 times) (Second special game state)) Control (cycle game) to be continued (repeated) is performed.
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 generates a probability variation state as the gaming state after the special gaming state is ended, and determines whether or not the probability variation state falls from the certain probability variation state to the normal probability state in each special figure variation display game in the certain probability variation state. A falling lottery for lottery is performed.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 is configured to generate a short time state as the game state after the special game state is ended.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

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

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

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms 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. After that, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and off data is set so that there is no output in all output ports (steps S6 and S7). Also, 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). Is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), in step S10, the data value of the power failure inspection region 1 is checked among the power failure inspection regions provided in the RWM (step S10). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power outage inspection area 1 is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the data in the power outage inspection area 2 is checked (step S12), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  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 value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 6 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then, for example, the high provided in the batch display device 50 The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator) is saved in the area (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all subsequent stack areas (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, a time value for outputting the external information related to clearing the RWM is set (step S27), a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. move on.

In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal and a random number having a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the generation circuit.

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and repeats determination (loop process) of whether the power failure generate | occur | produced. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure or the like is correct. Whether or not the game machine 10 is backed up can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

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

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

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

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor switch A magnetic error 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.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process 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. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether or not it is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special 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, when the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit). In addition, special chart display processing (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit), setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. )I do.

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

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

  If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed.
Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (winning to the start winning port 36). After (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (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), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (winning to the normal variable winning device 37) ( Step A116), special figure starting port switch common processing (step A117) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a and 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 (starting port signal output number) is loaded, the loaded value is updated (+1), and it is checked whether the output number overflows (step A205), and the starting port signal is output. If it is determined that the number of times does not overflow (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number region of the RWM (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the start port signal output count has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

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

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

Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the special figure holding number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A216).
Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the falling lottery random number used for the falling lottery is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A220), and the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is loaded and prepared (step A221). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. The details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step S209). A223), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (step A224; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A225), and command setting processing (step A226) is performed. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A224 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A224; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

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

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure hold information determination process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first checks whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A231).
Here, “the condition under which the pre-reading effect may be executed” is that the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port switch Is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (during the short-time operation state), and It means that it is not in big hit. 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.

In step A232, when the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), a fall determination process (step A233) is performed to determine in advance the result of the fall lottery. Details of the fall determination process will be described later. Then, as a result of the fall determination process (step A233), it is determined whether there is fall information indicating that the fall lottery is won (step A234).

If it is determined in step A234 that there is the fall information (step A234; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it determines with there being no fall information (step A234; No), a big hit determination process is performed (step A235).

If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A236; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is set (step A237), and the big hit symbol random number is set. Are checked, the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired, set (step A238), and the process proceeds to step A240.
On the other hand, 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 A239), and the process proceeds to step A240.

In step A240, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (a jackpot information table or a loss information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A240).
Next, a start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table, and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A241).

Subsequently, a start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored is prepared (step A242), a start port winning effect command setting table to be monitored is prepared (step A243), special figure information setting processing (step A244), Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A245) and variation pattern setting processing (step A246) are performed.
Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is calculated and prepared (step A247), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A248). ), Command setting processing (step A249).
Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A250), a command setting process (step A251) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

[Falling judgment process]
Next, the details of the fall determination process (step A233) in the above special figure hold information determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A261).
If it is determined in step A261 that the probability is not high (step A261; No), the fall determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A261 that the probability is high (step A261; Yes), the fall determination value set (set in the jackpot end process (see FIG. 23) described later) is checked (step A262). ).
Here, the fall determination value is a numerical value indicating the probability (fall probability) of winning the fall lottery when the fall lottery process (fall determination process) is executed. The fall determination value is set according to a big hit symbol when a big hit occurs from a plurality of types of fall probabilities (for example, 1/10, 1/50, etc.).

Next, a lower limit determination value is set based on the set fall determination value (step A263), and it is checked whether the value of the fall lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A264).
If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A265; Yes), that is, if the falling lottery is not won, the falling determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A265; No), an upper limit determination value is set based on the falling determination value (step A266), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value. (Step A267).

Then, if the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A268; No), that is, if the winning lottery is not won, the falling determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A268; Yes), that is, when the falling lottery is won, fall information indicating that the falling lottery is won is set for work (RWM) setting information area (Step A269).

  Next, a fall information command is prepared (step A270), a command setting process (step A271) is performed, and the fall determination process is terminated.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A281).
If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A282; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A283).
Then, if it is determined that the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step A284; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A285), and the customer waiting demonstration has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A286; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area is performed (step A287).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A288), and command setting processing (step A289) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A286 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A286; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A287), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A288) and command setting processing (step A289) are also executed, the processing proceeds to step A290 without performing these processing. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A290) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later.

If it is determined in step A282 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A282; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A291) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A291 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A292) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A284 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A284; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A293) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A293 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A294) of special figure 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.
In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A281 and step A282 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A283 and A284, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A291) 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 variation start process (step A293) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, first, a fall lottery process (step A301) for determining whether or not the fall lottery is successful. Execute. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later.

  Subsequently, a variation pattern table setting process (step A302) for setting a variation pattern table used when determining the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game is executed. Details of the variation pattern table setting process will be described later.

  Next, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A303) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A304) 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 A305).
Subsequently, the symbol information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A306), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A307).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A308), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A309).
After that, a table for setting the second half fluctuation of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is prepared (step A310), and the special figure information setting process (step A311) for setting the special figure information is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A312) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure 1 variation display game, the first half variation pattern among the variation modes of the special figure 1 variation display game. A variation pattern setting process (step A313) is set. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A314) for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A291) 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 special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, first, a falling lottery process for determining whether or not the falling lottery is successful (step A321) Execute. The falling lottery process is a process common to the falling lottery process (step A301) during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and details thereof will be described later.

  Next, a variation pattern table setting process (step A322) for setting a variation pattern table used when determining the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game is executed. The variation pattern table setting process is common to the variation pattern table setting process (step A302) during the special figure 1 variation start process, and details thereof will be described later.

  Next, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A323) for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A324) 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 A325).
Subsequently, the symbol information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A326), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A327).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A328), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A329).
After that, a table for setting the second half fluctuation of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prepared (step A330), and special figure information setting processing (step A331) for setting the special figure information is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A332) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure 2 variation display game, the first half variation pattern among the variation modes of the special figure 2 variation display game. A variation pattern setting process (step A333) is set. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A334) for setting fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Falling lottery processing]
Next, details of the falling lottery process (steps A301 and A321) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the falling lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A341).
If it is determined in step A341 that the probability is not high (step A341; No), the falling lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A341 that the probability is high (step A341; Yes), the fall determination value set (set in the jackpot end process (see FIG. 23) described later) is checked (step A342). ).

Next, a lower limit determination value is set based on the set fall determination value (step A343), and it is checked whether the value of the fall lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A344).
When the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A345; Yes), that is, when the falling lottery random number is not won, the random number saving area for temporarily storing the falling lottery random number is cleared to 0 ( Step A350), the falling lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A345; No), an upper limit determination value is set based on the falling determination value (step A346), and it is checked whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value. (Step A347).

If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A348; No), that is, if the winning lottery lottery is not won, the random number saving area for temporarily storing the falling lottery random number is cleared to 0 (step A350), the falling lottery process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A348; Yes), that is, if the falling lottery is won, the probability state is shifted from the high probability state (probability variation state) to the low probability state (normal probability state). The fall information setting process (step A349) is executed. Details of the fall information setting process will be described later.

  Next, the random number saving area for temporarily storing the falling lottery random numbers is cleared to 0 (step A350), and the falling lottery process is terminated.

[Falling information setting process]
Next, details of the fall information setting process (step A349) in the fall lottery process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the fall information setting process, first, a number indicating that the probability state is a low probability is saved in the game state display number area of the RWM (step A351).
Next, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A352).

Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM (step A353).
Next, the fall determination value is cleared (step A354), a fall command for transmitting the fact that the fall lottery has been won to the effect control device 300 is prepared (step A355), and command setting processing (step A356) is executed. Then, the fall information setting process is terminated.

[Variation pattern table setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern table setting process (steps A302 and A322) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the variation pattern table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the game result of the special figure variation display game that is the subject of the process is a big hit (step A361).
When it is determined in step A361 that the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step A361; Yes), a big hit variation pattern table is set (step A362), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A361 that the game result of the special figure variation display game is not a big hit (step A361; No), whether the gaming state when the process is executed is in the short-time state (short-time) It is determined whether or not (step A363).

When it is determined in step A363 that the gaming state is in the time-saving state (step A363; Yes), the time-varying variation pattern table is set (step A364), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A363 that the gaming state is not short (step A363; No), the normal variation pattern table is set (step A365), and the variation pattern table setting process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A371), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. The area is cleared (step A372).

Next, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A373). If it is determined that the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A374; Yes), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A380).
Next, a signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A381), the round number upper limit table is set (step A382), Control goes to step A383.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A374 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A374; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. Then, the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A376).

  Next, it is checked whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a big hit (step A377). If it is determined that the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A378; Yes), the special figure 1 variable display game big hit (special figure 1 big hit) is determined. A signal related to the start is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A379), a round number upper limit table is set (step A382), and the process proceeds to step A383.

  In step A383, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A384).

  Next, a probability information command when the probability state is low is prepared (step A385), and command setting processing (step A386) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information is prepared (step A387), and command setting processing (step A388) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A389), and command setting processing (step A390) is performed. .

Next, the prize opening information and the signal corresponding to the probability state are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A391).
Next, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A392), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A393).

  Next, after resetting the special winning opening fraud winning number area (step A394), the illegal winning period fraud monitoring period flag area is saved (step A395). Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A396) for transitioning to the fanfare / interval process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A378 that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A378; No), the process proceeds to step A397 shown in FIG.
In step A397, it is determined whether or not it is in the time-saving state. If it is determined that it is not in the time-saving state (step A397; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the special figure normal process ( Step A398) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later.

If it is determined in step A397 that the time is short (step A397; Yes), the number of time fluctuations is updated by -1 (step A399).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of time fluctuations is 0 (step A400).

If it is determined in step A400 that the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A400; No), special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A398) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A400 that the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (step A400; Yes), a probability information command at the time-short state end is prepared (step A401), and command setting processing (step A402) is performed. . Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the time saving end) (step A403) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short time) will be described later.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot ending process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot end process, first, a signal related to the start of a high probability for starting a game in a high probability state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A411).
Next, the signal relating to the start of the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A412).

Next, the number at the time of high probability indicating that there is a high probability state is saved in the game state display number area of the RWM (step A413).
Next, the ordinary figure high probability / ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A414).

Next, the high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area of the RWM (step A415).
Next, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery of the RWM (step A416).

Next, the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations is saved in the RWM time-of-flight fluctuation number area (step A417).
Next, the fall probability determination flag is loaded (step A418), and branch processing (step A419) is performed using the loaded fall probability determination flag.
The fall probability determination flag is a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A303) of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16) or a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (see FIG. 17). It is set in the process (step A323). Specifically, a flag corresponding to the jackpot symbol information is set.

When it is determined in step A419 that the value of the fall probability determination flag is “0”, the fall probability value (for example, 1/10) is set as the fall determination value (step A420), and the process proceeds to step A422. Transition.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A419 that the value of the fall probability determination flag is “1”, the value of the fall probability B (for example, 1/50) is set as the fall determination value (step A421). Move on to A422.

  In step A422, a fall probability information command corresponding to the fall probability determination flag is prepared (step A422), and command setting processing (step A423) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (at the end of jackpot) (step A424) is executed, and the jackpot end process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (at the end of the big hit) will be described later.

[Special figure transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A398) in the above special figure display process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, first, “0” is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A431). Subsequently, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A432).
Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A433). Then, a fraud monitoring period flag that prescribes the prize winning fraud monitoring period is saved in the prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step A434), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Special figure transition setting process 2]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) (step A403) in the above special figure display process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short time), first, “0” is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A441). Subsequently, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A442).

  Next, a signal related to the end of time reduction (time reduction state) is saved in the external information output data area (step A443). Subsequently, a signal relating to the end of time reduction (time reduction state) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A444).

Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A445), and the ordinary low probability / no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A446).
Next, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A447), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A448). Subsequently, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A449), the special effect information (for distribution) area is reset (step A450), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the time reduction end) is ended. .

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (at the time of jackpot end) (step A424) in the jackpot end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (at the end of the big hit), first, “0” is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A451). Subsequently, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A452).

Next, a signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A453), and a signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A454).
Next, the probability variation determination flag area is reset (step A455), and the round LED pointer area indicating the number of rounds of the big hit is reset (step A456).
Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step A457), the special effect information (for setting) area is reset (step A458), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 ( End the jackpot).

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, 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 process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. .

  Next, 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. Details of this scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) 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 the processes for controlling these (for example, from the speaker) If it is an audio output, control is performed in sound control processing.

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

[Scene control processing]
FIG. 28 shows the scene control process (step B22) in the first main process shown in FIG. In this scene control process, it is first determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B31). If the test mode is in effect (step B31; Yes), the scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B31; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B32).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. When this scene change command is received (step B32; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B33), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B34). In determining whether the command is valid (step B34), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current gaming state. If the command is valid (step B34; Yes), the received command is saved (step B35), an effect request flag is set (step B36), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B37). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B32; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B34; No), branch processing (step B37) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B38) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed. When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step B39) is performed for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B40) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  When a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B41) for performing processing relating to the execution of the decoration special diagram variation display game is performed. In the changing process (step B41), information necessary for playing the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set.

  When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B42), which is a process related to variation stop of the decorative special symbol variation display game, is performed. When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B43), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B44) which is a process related to the round game is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B45) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B46), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B37), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B47) for performing processing based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a hold number command (including information related to increase / decrease of the start memory) ( A hold number command reception process (step B48) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch information command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation design, including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Prefetch command reception processing (step B49) for performing processing based on (command) is performed. Then, a probability information command reception process (step B50) for performing processing based on a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed, and the scene control process is terminated.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing (step B51) for initializing the CPU is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B52), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B53). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B54) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B55). Furthermore, initialization processing of various control processes (step B56) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B57).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B58), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B59). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B59). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B59; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B60), the normal game process (step B61) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B58). Details of the normal game process will be described later.

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 30 shows a base game process (step B61) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B71) is performed. In this received command check process (step B71), it is determined whether the command transmitted from the 1st CPU 311 has been received correctly.
Next, a short time medium effect control process (step B72) is performed to control the short time medium (short time state) effect. Note that details of the time-shortage effect control process will be described later.

Next, a background process (step B73) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B74), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B75) is performed for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator.
Thereafter, a customer waiting demo process (step B76) regarding the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. Then, based on the received command, a display system process for performing a scene control / display process (step B77) for determining display contents, transferring ROM data to a buffer set in the RAM, and causing actual display to be performed. (Step B78) is performed and the normal game process is terminated.

[Time and medium production control processing]
FIG. 31 shows the time-shortage effect control process (step B72) in the normal game process shown in FIG. In this short / short effect control process, it is first determined whether or not a change start command has been received (step B81).
If it is determined in step B81 that the change start command has been received (step B81; Yes), the special figure change display game in the short time state from the special figure change display game (the change) started by receiving the change start command. Is determined (step B82).

If it is determined in step B82 that the special figure variation display game in the short time state is started from the change (step B82; Yes), the short time effect start process (step B83) for starting the effect in the short time state is started. Run. Then, when the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game of the fluctuation, a falling notice setting process (for the start of a short time) (step B84) for notifying that the falling lottery has been won is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step B87. The details of the time reduction effect start processing and the fall notification setting processing (for time reduction start time) will be described later.
If it is determined in step B82 that the special time variation display game in the short time state is not started from the variation (step B82; No), it is determined whether or not it is already in the short time (short time state) (step B85). ).

If it is determined in step B85 that the time is already short (step B85; Yes), a fall notification setting process (step B86) is executed, and the process proceeds to step B87. The details of the fall notification setting process will be described later.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B85 that the time is not short (step B85; No), the short / medium effect control process is terminated.

Next, in step B87, the value of the number of time reductions set at the end of the jackpot is updated by -1 (step B87), and it is determined whether or not a probability information command at the time reduction completion has been received (step B88).
If it is determined in step B88 that the probability information command at the end of the time reduction has been received (step B88; Yes), a time reduction effect end process (step B89) for ending the effect in the time reduction state is executed to reduce the time reduction. The medium production control process is terminated. Note that the details of the time saving effect end process will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B88 that the probability information command at the time reduction end has not been received (step B88; No), the time reduction medium effect control process ends.

If it is determined in step B81 that the change start command has not been received (step B81; No), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step B90).
If it is determined in step B90 that the time is short (step B90; Yes), the process proceeds to step B88 and the subsequent processing is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B90 that the time is not short (step B90; No), the time-shortage effect control process is terminated.

[Time reduction production start processing]
FIG. 32 shows a time reduction effect start process (step B83) in the time reduction / medium effect control process shown in FIG. In this time reduction effect start process, first, a time reduction effect table is set (step B91).
Next, a short time medium effect setting process (step B92) for setting an effect pattern based on the short time effect table is executed, and the short time effect start process is ended.

[Falling notification setting process (for short start)]
FIG. 33 shows a fall notification setting process (for the start of time reduction) (step B84) in the time reduction / medium effect control process shown in FIG. This fall notification setting process (for the start of time reduction) is a process executed in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the time reduction state.
In this fall notification setting process (for the start of a short time), first, it is determined whether or not a fall command indicating that a fall lottery has been won is received (step B101).
In step B101, when the fall command has not been received (step B101; No), the fall notification setting process (for time reduction start time) is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B101 that a fall command has been received (step B101; Yes), the set fall judgment value is checked (step B102), and the fall judgment value is determined to be a fall probability A (for example, 1). / 10) is determined (step B103).

If it is determined in step B103 that the fall determination value is the fall probability A (step B103; Yes), the fall notification setting process (for short time disclosure) is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B103 that the fall determination value is not the fall probability A (step B103; No), that is, when it is determined that the fall determination value is the fall probability B (for example, 1/50), it is low. The probability state notification flag is turned on (step B104), and the fall notification setting process (for the start of time reduction) is ended.
In other words, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the first special map fluctuation display game in the short time state, the fact that the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game is not notified. Yes. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation display game, only the flag (low probability state notice flag) for notifying that the falling lottery has been won is set to ON, and the second special figure fluctuation in the short-time state is set. In the display game, it is notified that the falling lottery has been won.

[Fall notification setting process]
FIG. 34 shows a fall notification setting process (step B86) in the short / medium effect control process shown in FIG. This fall notification setting process is a process executed in the special figure variation display game after the second time reduction state.
In the fall notification setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a fall command indicating that the fall lottery has been won is received (step B111).
If it is determined in step B111 that a fall command has been received (step B111; Yes), the set fall judgment value is checked (step B112), and the fall judgment value is determined as a fall probability A (for example, 1/10). ) Is determined (step B113).

If it is determined in step B113 that the fall determination value is the fall probability A (step B113; Yes), the fall notification setting process is terminated. That is, when the fall determination value is set to the fall probability A, the fact that the fall lottery has been won is not notified even if the fall lottery is won.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B113 that the fall determination value is not the fall probability A (step B113; No), that is, when it is determined that the fall determination value is the fall probability B (for example, 1/50), the probability The low-probability production setting process (step B114) for setting the low-probability production suggesting that the state is the low-probability state is executed, and the fall notification setting process is terminated.
That is, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the low-probability effect is executed during execution of the short-time effect, thereby informing that the fall has occurred from the high-probability state to the low-probability state.

If it is determined in step B111 that no fall command has been received (step B111; No), it is determined whether or not the low probability state notification flag is on (step B115).
If it is determined in step B115 that the low probability state notification flag is not turned on (step B115; No), the fall notification setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B115 that the low probability state notification flag is turned on (step B115; Yes), the low probability state notification setting process is performed after the low probability state notification flag is turned off (step B116). (Step B114) is executed, and the fall notification setting process is terminated. In other words, as described above, when the falling lottery is won in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state, and the low probability state notification flag is set to ON in the falling notification setting process (for the start of the short time), The fact that the falling lottery has been won in the second special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state is notified.

[Time reduction end processing]
FIG. 35 shows a time-shortening effect end process (step B89) in the time-shortage medium effect control process shown in FIG. In this time effect end process, first, it is determined whether or not a fall notification effect (low-probability effect) for notifying that the lottery has been won has been executed (step B121).
If it is determined in step B121 that the fall notification effect has not been executed (step B121; No), the set probability state is checked (step B122), and it is determined whether or not the probability state is a low probability state. (Step B123).

When it is determined in step B123 that the probability state is a low probability state (step B123; Yes), a low probability medium effect setting process (step B124) is executed, and a normal effect table is set (step B125). The short-time effect end process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B123 that the probability state is not the low probability state (step B123; No), step B124 is skipped, the normal effect table is set (step B125), and the time-shortage effect end process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step B121 that the fall notification effect has been executed (step B121; Yes), a normal effect table is set (step B125), and the time-shortage effect end process is terminated.

  Next, the timing for notifying that the lottery has been won will be described with reference to the timing charts shown in FIGS.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart when a fall probability A (for example, 1/10) is set in the fall determination value used for the fall lottery.
As shown in FIG. 36, the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a jackpot end process (at the end of the jackpot) at the timing t1 (at the end of the jackpot) when the special game state of the special figure variation display game won by the jackpot is finished. (See FIG. 23). Specifically, the game control device 100 sets the fall probability A to the fall determination value (step A420). In addition, at timing t1, the game control device 100 sets a special figure high probability flag for shifting the probability state from the low probability state to the high probability state, and shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the short-time state. Set a short-time start flag for this purpose (special figure normal process transition setting process (at the end of jackpot)). As a result, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the special figure variation display game in the short time state from the timing t1 when the big hit ends, and also has a high probability of suggesting that the probability state may be a high probability state. Perform the production. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability state is always a high probability state immediately after the big hit.

  Next, for example, when the falling lottery is won in the fourth special figure variation display game after the big hit (timing t2), the game control device 100 performs a falling information setting process (see FIG. 19). Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 performs various processes (steps A351 to A353) for shifting the probability state to the low probability state. In addition, after clearing the fall determination value, the game control device 100 transmits a fall command to the effect control device 300 (steps A354 to A356). At this time, the probability state becomes a low probability state, but the high probability effect is continuously executed on the effect display displayed on the display device 41.

Next, at the timing t3 at which the time-saving state ends (after the big jackpot is finished, for example, 50 special figure variation display games are finished without deriving a new jackpot), the production control device 300 ends the time-shortening production. Processing (see FIG. 35) is performed. Specifically, the effect control device 300 is executing the high-probability effect at this time and does not execute the low-probability effect as the fall notification effect (step B121; No), and thus stops the high-probability effect. Then, the low-probability production setting process (step B124) for executing the low-probability production is performed. Here, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment notifies the fact that the probability state has shifted from the high probability state to the low probability state, that is, has won the falling lottery, by switching from the high probability effect to the low probability effect. Can be done.
As described above, when the fall determination value is set with the fall probability A (a value that is easier to win the fall lottery than the fall probability B, which will be described later), the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is high until the short-time state is finished. By executing the probability effect, it is difficult to determine whether or not the falling lottery is successful during the time-short game.
At timing t3, if the fall lottery has not been won yet, the high-probability effect will be continuously executed.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart when a fall probability B (for example, 1/50) is set in the fall determination value used for the fall lottery.
As shown in FIG. 37, the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a jackpot end process (at the end of the jackpot) at the timing t11 (at the end of the jackpot) when the special game state of the special figure variation display game won by the jackpot ends. (See FIG. 23). Specifically, the game control device 100 sets the fall probability B as the fall determination value (step A421). In addition, at timing t11, the game control device 100 sets a special figure high probability flag for shifting the probability state from the low probability state to the high probability state, and shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the short-time operation state. To set a short time start flag (special figure normal process transition setting process (at the end of jackpot)). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment executes the special figure variation display game in the short time state from the timing t11 at the time of the jackpot end, and also indicates that the probability state is likely to be a high probability state. Perform the production.

Next, for example, when the winning lottery is won in the fourth special figure variation display game after the end of the big hit (timing t12), the game control device 100 performs a falling information setting process (see FIG. 19). Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 performs various processes (steps A351 to A353) for shifting the probability state to the low probability state. In addition, after clearing the fall determination value, the game control device 100 transmits a fall command to the effect control device 300 (steps A354 to A356; fall information setting process).
And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 which received the fall command performs a fall notification setting process (refer FIG. 34). Specifically, the effect control device 300 performs a low-probability medium effect setting process (step B114).
Here, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment notifies the fact that the probability state has shifted from the high probability state to the low probability state, that is, has won the falling lottery, by switching from the high probability effect to the low probability effect. Can be done.

Next, at time t13 when the time-short state ends, the effect control device 300 performs time-shortage effect end processing (see FIG. 35). Specifically, since the production control device 300 has already executed the low probability medium production as the fall notification effect at this time (step B121; Yes), the production control device 300 shifts to the normal gaming state without performing the fall notification effect.
As described above, when the fall determination value is set to the fall probability B (a value that is harder to win the fall lottery than the above-described fall probability A), the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a game that has won the fall lottery. By performing the low probability production, the fact that the falling lottery has been won is notified.

FIG. 38 is a timing chart when the falling probability B is set in the falling determination value, and the falling lottery is won in the first special figure variation display game after the jackpot is completed.
As shown in FIG. 38, the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the same manner as described above, jackpot end processing (see FIG. 23) is performed, and the fall probability B is set as the fall determination value (step A421; jackpot end processing). In addition, at timing t21, the game control device 100 sets a special figure high probability flag for shifting the probability state from the low probability state to the high probability state, and shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the short-time state. Set a short-time start flag for this purpose (special figure normal process transition setting process (at the end of jackpot)). Thereby, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment executes the special figure variation display game in the short time state from the timing t21 at the time of the jackpot end, and also indicates that the probability state is likely to be a high probability state. Perform the production.
However, in this case, the game control device 100 performs a fall information setting process (see FIG. 19) in order to win the fall lottery in the first special figure variation display game after the end of the big hit. Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 performs various processes (steps A351 to A353) for shifting the probability state to the low probability state. In other words, after the big hit, even if the probability state is set to the high probability state, the state immediately returns to the low probability state.
In addition, after clearing the fall determination value, the game control device 100 transmits a fall command to the effect control device 300 (steps A354 to A356). That is, after the big hit, even if the fall probability B is set as the fall determination value, the fall probability B is cleared immediately.

  In addition, the presentation control device 300 that has received the fall command performs a fall notification setting process (for the start of a short time) (see FIG. 33) at a timing t21 when the special figure variation display game in the short time state is started. Specifically, the production control device 300 turns on the low probability state notification flag (step B104).

  Next, after the big hit, when the second special figure variation display game in the short time state is started (timing t22), the effect control device 300 that has received the variation start command of the second special figure variation display game falls. A notification setting process (see FIG. 34) is performed. Specifically, the effect control device 300 turns off the low probability state notification flag (step B116), stops the execution of the high probability effect, and performs the low probability medium effect setting process (step B114).

Next, at time t23 when the time-short state ends, the effect control device 300 performs time-shortage effect end processing (see FIG. 35). Specifically, since the production control device 300 has already executed the low probability medium production as the fall notification effect at this time (step B121; Yes), the production control device 300 shifts to the normal gaming state without performing the fall notification effect.
In this way, in the first special figure variation display game in which the fall determination value is set with the fall probability B (a value that is harder to win the fall lottery than the fall probability A described above) and in the short-time operation state after the end of the big hit. When winning the falling lottery, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the low-probability effect in the game won the falling lottery (the first special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state), and the next game ( In the second special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state, the low-probability effect is executed to notify that the falling lottery has been won.

Next, in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, an example of the effect display when the special figure variation display game is executed will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the decorative special figure variation display game is started and the left, middle, and right identification symbols are variably displayed on the display device 41.
As shown in FIG. 39A, the single-line display in which the left, middle, and right identification symbols are displayed on one straight line is displayed when the production control device 300 executes the low-probability production. This is a production.
That is, it is possible to notify that the probability state is in the low probability state by executing the low probability medium effect in which each identification symbol is displayed in a single line.

FIG. 39B is a diagram showing a state in which a big hit symbol (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) is derived in the special display variation display game shown in FIG. 39A.
Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses after the jackpot symbol is derived, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), a special gaming state is generated and a predetermined number of game balls are won at the big winning opening, or a big prize is won. A cycle game is performed in which one round is defined as opening the grand prize opening until any one of the predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the mouth, and this is repeated a predetermined number of rounds. FIG. 39 (c) is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first-round cycle game is being performed.

FIG. 39 (d) is a diagram showing a state in which a cycle game of the final round is being performed.
Next, when the cycle game of the final round is finished, that is, when the special game state is finished, the state shifts to the time saving state.
FIG. 39 (e) is a diagram showing a state in which the effect setting device 300 executes the time-shortage effect setting process (step B 92).
As shown in FIG. 39 (e), when the time reduction / intermediate effect setting process is executed, a display indicating that the time reduction state has been entered (for example, “☆ pounding time ☆ START”) is displayed.
In addition, since the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment always shifts to the high probability state immediately after the start of the short time state as described above, a high probability effect setting process for executing the high probability effect is performed by the effect control device 300. The

FIG. 39 (f) is a diagram showing a state in which the first decorative special figure variation display game is started after the big hit, and the left, middle, and right identification symbols are variably displayed.
As shown in FIG. 39 (f), a time-short / medium effect is executed in the time-short state, and a symbol imitating a star is displayed in the background. Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), during execution of the high-probability effect, the left, middle, and right identification symbols are displayed on the three straight lines of the upper, middle, and lower stages (multiline display). It is like that.
In addition, the display of “50 times” displayed on the upper right of the display screen of the display device 41 displays the remaining number of games in the short time state.

Next, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an example of the effect display when the gaming state is in the short-time operation state will be described with reference to FIG.
40A to 40E are diagrams showing examples of effect display when the winning probability of the falling lottery executed after the end of the big hit is set to the falling probability A (for example, 1/10).

  FIG. 40 (a) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the decoration special figure changing game is started for the first time reduction state after the big hit. As shown in FIG. 40A, since the probability state is set to the high probability state after the big hit, the left, middle and right identification symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, Multi-line display is displayed on each of the three lower straight lines.

FIG. 40B is a diagram illustrating a state immediately after the 26th decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state is finished and the 27th decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state is started.
As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the fall determination value is set to the fall probability A even if the fall lottery is won in the 27th special short time variation display game in the short time state, FIG. 40 (c). As shown in FIG. 3, the decoration special figure variation display game is continuously performed by multi-line display (high probability effect).

Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), when the special drawing variation display game in the 50th (last) time-saving state is finished without causing big hits thereafter, the time-saving is shown as shown in FIG. 40 (e). The background image imitating the stars disappears from the state to the normal gaming state. Also, at this time, the effect display of the decoration special figure variation display game is switched from the multi-line display (high probability effect) to the single line display (low probability effect), so that it is notified that the falling lottery has been won. ing.
As described above, when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the falling probability A (for example, 1/10), when the winning lottery is won in the short-time decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the winning lottery is won. This is not notified until the time-short state ends (see FIG. 44 (a)).

Next, an example of the effect display when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to a falling probability B (for example, 1/50) lower than the falling probability A will be described with reference to FIGS. To do.
FIG. 40 (f) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the end of the big hit and immediately after the first short-time decoration special figure variation game is started, as in FIG. 40 (a).

FIG. 40 (g) shows a state immediately after the 26th decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state is finished and the 27th decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state is started, as in FIG. 40 (b). FIG.
As shown in FIG. 40 (g), when the falling lottery is won in the 27th decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state, when the fall determination value is set to the fall probability B, FIG. As shown, the effect display of the decoration special figure variation display game is switched from the multiline display (high probability effect) to the single line display (low probability effect), so that the fact that the falling lottery has been won is notified. ing.
In addition, when switching the effect display of the decoration special figure variation display game from multi-line display (high probability effect) to single line display (low probability effect), a background image that imitates a star that suggests that the time is short By turning it off, it may appear as if the same effect as in the normal gaming state is being performed. Thereby, it can be made easy to determine that the probability state has shifted to the low probability state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (i), after the big special hit change display game in the 50th (last) time-short state is finished without generating a big hit after that, as shown in FIG. The background image imitating the stars disappears from the state to the normal gaming state.
Thus, when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the falling probability B lower than the falling probability A, when the winning lottery is won in the short-time decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the winning lottery is won. The fact that the falling lottery is won in the special display variation display game at that time is notified (see FIG. 44A).

Next, an example of the effect display in the case where the falling lottery is not won in the special drawing variation display game in the short-time state and the falling lottery is won in the special drawing variation display game in the normal game state after the short-time state ends. This will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 41 (a) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the end of the big hit and immediately after the first decoration special figure variation game is started, similar to FIGS. 40 (a) and 40 (f).

FIG. 41 (b) shows that after the start of the first decoration special map fluctuation display game in the short-time state, the decoration special map fluctuation display game is performed continuously without generating a big hit and without winning the falling lottery. It is a figure which shows the state which the decoration special figure change display game of the time-short state 50th (last) was complete | finished.
As shown in FIG. 41 (b), when the decoration special figure variation display game in the 50th (short) time-short state is completed, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the game shifts from the short-time state to the normal game state, The simulated background image disappears. In addition, at the stage where the short-time state is over, the falling lottery is not won, and the probability state remains set to the high probability state.
Accordingly, in the normal game state after the end of the short-time state, the effect display of the decoration special figure variation display game remains a multiline display (high probability effect). Note that, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the falling lottery continues to be performed even if the time-short state ends.

FIG. 41 (d) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the end of the time-shortening state and the end of the decoration special figure variation display game during multi-line display and the start of the next decoration special figure variation display game.
As shown in FIG. 41 (d), when the falling lottery is won in the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the effect display of the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. By switching from multi-line display (high-probability effect) to single-line display (low-probability effect), it is notified that the winning lottery has been won.
In this way, when the special drawing variation display game in the short time state is not won by the falling lottery, the special drawing variation display game by the multi-line display (high probability effect) is performed even in the normal game state after the completion of the short time state. To be done. And, if you win the falling lottery in the special game variation display game in the normal gaming state, in the decoration special map variation display game at the time of winning the falling lottery, from the multi-line display to the single line display (low probability production ) To notify that the falling lottery has been won (see FIG. 44A).

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes the variable display device (display device 41) capable of displaying the variable display game (special drawing variable display game) that displays the plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the start winning area. A game that controls the progress of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the determination result of a plurality of random values acquired based on the winning of a game ball to the (start winning prize port 36, normal variable prize winning device 37) Control means (game control device 100) and effect control means (effect control device 300) for performing display control in the variable display device (display device 41), and the variable display game (special figure variable display game) In the gaming machine 10 capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the result is a predetermined special result, the game control means (game control device 100) is configured to display the variation display. A probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of setting a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes the special result; Falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the normal probability state every time the fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) is executed in the probability state. The production control means (production control device 300) selects a production pattern corresponding to the probability state from a plurality of production patterns (single line display, multiline display), and enters the probability state. An effect execution means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a corresponding effect is provided, and the effect execution means (effect control device 300) has the probability state from the high probability state to the normal probability. Even in the case of transition to a state, high-probability effect continuation means (effect control device 300) that simulates an effect (multiline display) corresponding to the high-probability state, and the probability state from the high-probability state to the normal probability A fall notification effect execution means (effect control device 300) for performing an effect (single line display) for notifying the player that the state has shifted to the normal probability state when the state is shifted to the normal probability state. When the corresponding effect is executed and the falling lottery is won, the highly accurate effect continuation means (effect control device 300) or the fall notification effect execution means (effect control device) based on a predetermined condition (big hit symbol information) 300) is selected.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, even when the falling lottery is won, there are cases where the fact that the probability state of the falling lottery has been transferred to the normal probability state may be notified and may not be notified. It is possible to make it difficult to predict the probability state during the production (multi-line display), and the production corresponding to the high probability state, or the special figure variation display game each time the production is simulated As a result, it is possible to raise interest in whether or not the effect (multiline display) really corresponds to a high probability state.
This makes it possible to give the player a thrilling feeling of falling while maintaining the expectation that the high probability state continues during the performance (multiline display). improves.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the falling lottery means (game control device 100) determines whether or not the falling lottery random value acquired by the falling lottery is a value to be won. When there are a plurality of types of fall determination values (falling probabilities A and B) and the high probability state is set as the probability state by the probability setting means (game control device 100), the plurality of types based on the random number value One of the fall determination values (fall probability A, B) is set, and the effect execution means (production control device 300) sets the fall determination value (fall probability A, B) as the predetermined condition. Accordingly, when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, an effect by either the high-accuracy effect continuation unit or the fall notification effect execution unit is selected. .

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when winning the fall lottery, the high-precision effect continuation means performs an effect (multi-line display) corresponding to the high probability state, or executes the fall notification effect. Since it is possible to select whether or not to produce an effect (single line display) that informs the player that the state has shifted to the normal probability state, according to a plurality of types of fall determination values (fall probability A, B), high It is possible to make it more difficult to predict the effect corresponding to the probability state or the probability state when the effect is simulated, and the fun of the game during the effect is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game control means (game control device 100) is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when the special game state is generated. A specific gaming state (short time state) that is a gaming state is generated for a predetermined period, and the probability setting means can shift the probability state from the normal probability state to the high probability state, and the effect executing means (effect control device) 300) corresponds to the high probability state by selecting an effect by the high-precision effect continuation means (the effect control device 300) in spite of winning the falling lottery and shifting to the normal probability state. Even if the performance (multi-line display) is performed in a pseudo manner, when the specific gaming state (time-short state) of the predetermined period is finished, the performance by the highly accurate performance continuation means ( Ruchirain display) to exit, the normal probability state is configured to be to enable notification to the player (single line display) set.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, by selecting the effect by the high-precision effect continuation means (the effect control device 300) despite winning the falling lottery and shifting to the normal probability state, Even if the performance (multiline display) corresponding to the high probability state is performed in a pseudo manner, the normal probability state is set when the specific gaming state (time-short state) for a predetermined period ends. Since it is possible to notify the player (single line display), it is possible to suppress the player from feeling excessively that the high probability state continues.
Thereby, when the effect (multiline display) corresponding to the high probability state is performed in a pseudo manner, it is possible to reduce dissatisfaction that the big hit does not occur easily.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the start winning area includes a conversion member (movable member 37b) that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball is not easily received and a second state in which a game ball is easily received. , 37b) including a variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the game control means (game control device 100) can execute conversion control of the conversion member (movable members 37b, 37b). As a conversion probability state in which the execution means (game control device 100) and the conversion control execution means (game control device 100) control the conversion members (movable members 37b, 37b), the first conversion probability state and the first Conversion probability setting means (game control device 100) that can set any one of a second conversion probability state that is easier to convert to the second state than one conversion probability state, and the specific game state is: Serial conversion probability setting unit is configured (game controller 100) by to a gaming state in which the second transformation probability state is set as the conversion probability state.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, even when the specific gaming state (short time state) is ended, the start winning area (for example, the normal variation winning device) in the specific gaming state (short time state) is concerned. 37) Since it becomes easy to start a change display game (special figure change display game) immediately by winning a game ball, even if the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state, it has shifted to the normal probability state. Can reduce disappointment.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the effect execution means (the effect control device 300) has a variation mode in which a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in the variation display game (special drawing variation display game). By differentiating, an effect corresponding to the normal probability state (single line display) or an effect corresponding to the high probability state (multiline display) is performed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, by changing the variation mode in the variation display game (special figure variation display game), the effect corresponding to the normal probability state (single line display) or the high probability state is achieved. Since the corresponding effect (multiline display) can be performed, the change in the probability state can be easily noticed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment is characterized in that, when the gaming state is shifted to the short-time state, the special figure variation display game in the short-time state is executed in any one of a plurality of modes (short-time effects). It is said.
Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration as in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

[Time reduction production start processing]
In the effect control device 300 of the second embodiment, the time-shortage effect start process shown in FIG. 42 is performed instead of the time-shortage effect start process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 42, the production control device 300 according to the second embodiment first checks a jackpot symbol (hit symbol) that triggered the start of the time-saving state (step B201).

Next, the short time effect corresponding to the big hit symbol is selected (step B202).
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the short-time effect, the silent mode, the thrilling mode, the pseudo-thrilling mode, the hypocrisy, which are set so that the falling notification modes when the falling lottery is won are different. There are four modes of thrilling mode.
And these modes are set so that the ratio selected according to the fall probability (fall probability A or fall probability B) set as a fall judgment value used in the fall lottery is different.
More specifically, when the fall probability A is set as the fall determination value, the silent mode is selected at a rate of 40%, the pseudo-thrilling mode is 30%, and the hypocritical thrilling mode is selected at a rate of 30%. . On the other hand, when the fall probability B is set as the fall determination value, the silent mode is selected at a rate of 40% and the thrilling mode is selected at a rate of 60%.
Note that the fall probability (fall probability A or fall probability B) is selected according to the jackpot symbol that triggered the start of the short-time state, similarly to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  Next, a time-shortage effect table is set (step B203), a time-shortage effect setting process (step B204) for setting an effect pattern based on the time-shortage effect table is executed, and the time-shortage effect start process is ended.

[Fall notification setting process]
In the production control device 300 of the second embodiment, the fall notification setting process shown in FIG. 43 is performed instead of the fall notification setting process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 43, the production control device 300 of the second embodiment first determines whether or not a fall command has been received (step B211).

If it is determined in step B211 that the fall command has not been received (step B211; No), it is determined whether or not the silent mode is being performed (step B212).
If it is determined in step B212 that the silent mode is being performed (step B212; Yes), the fall notification setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B212 that the silent mode is not being executed (step B212; No), it is determined whether or not a false effect, which is a so-called gaze effect, is executed (step B213). Whether or not a fake effect is executed is determined by a lottery based on a predetermined probability.

If it is determined in step B213 that a false effect is to be executed (step B213; Yes), a fall notification crisis pseudo-effect is executed as a false effect (step B214), and the fall notification setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it determines with not performing a fake production | presentation by step B213 (step B213; No), a fall notification setting process is complete | finished.

When it is determined in step B211 that the fall command has been received (step B211; Yes), it is determined whether or not the thrilling mode is being performed (step B215).
When it determines with it being in thrilling mode by step B215 (step B215; Yes), a fall notification effect is performed (step B216) and a fall notification setting process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B215 that it is not in the thrilling mode (step B215; No), it is determined whether or not it is in the hypocritical thrilling mode (step B217).

When it is determined in step B217 that the hypocrisy thrilling mode is being performed (step B217; Yes), a fall notification crisis effect is executed (step B218), and the fall notification setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B217 that the hypocrisy thrilling mode is not in effect (step B217; No), that is, in the silent mode or the pseudo thrilling mode, the fall notification is not performed without executing the fall notification crisis effect. The setting process ends.

  Next, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, an example of the effect display when the gaming state is in the time saving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 47.

FIG. 45 (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the cycle game of the final round in the special game state is being performed.
As shown in FIG. 45 (a), when the last round of the cycle game is performed and the cycle game machine is finished, that is, when the special game state is finished, the state shifts to the time saving state.

FIG. 45 (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the effect of time reduction is executed by the effect control device 300.
As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the short-time production setting is executed, a display indicating that the time-short state has been entered (for example, “☆ pounding time ☆ START”) is made.

FIG. 45 (c) is a diagram showing a state in which the decoration special figure variation display game for the first time in the short-time state is started in the silent mode after the big hit.
As shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the silent mode is set in the short time state, a symbol imitating a star is only displayed in the background.
In addition, the display of “50 times” displayed on the upper right of the display screen of the display device 41 displays the remaining number of games in the short time state.

On the other hand, FIG. 45 (d) is a diagram showing a state in which, after the big hit, the first decoration special figure variation display game in the short-time state is started in any one of the thrilling mode, the pseudo-thrilling mode, or the hypocritic thrilling mode. is there.
As shown in FIG. 45 (d), when any one of the thrilling mode, the pseudo thrilling mode, or the hypocritical thrilling mode is set in the short time state, a pattern imitating a star is displayed in the background, In the center of the display screen, an item image (for example, an image imitating a bomb) for notifying whether or not the falling lottery has been won is displayed (see FIG. 44B). For this reason, the variation display of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed at the upper left of the display screen.

FIG. 46 (a) is a diagram showing the continuation of the silent mode shown in FIG. 45 (c) and is a diagram showing a state in which the variation display of the decoration special diagram variation display game for the 21st time-short state is started.
Next, FIG. 46B is a diagram showing a state immediately after the 21st decoration special-figure variation display game in the short-time state is ended in a missed result mode and the next decorative special-figure variation display game is started. .
As shown in FIG. 46 (b), when winning the falling lottery in the next special display variation display game (short time operation state 22nd time), no effect display is made when the silent mode is set. In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), no effect display is made even after the start of the variation of the next decoration special figure variation display game, that is, the fact that the falling lottery has been won is not notified. (See FIG. 44 (b)).
Note that when the time reduction state ends, the silent mode also ends, and the probability state is notified (see FIG. 44B).

FIG. 46 (d) is a diagram showing a continuation of the thrilling mode of the modes shown in FIG. 45 (d), and shows a state in which the variation display of the short-time state 21st decoration special figure variation display game is started. FIG.
FIG. 46E is a diagram showing a state immediately before the time-short state 21st decoration special-figure variation display game is ended in a missed result mode, and an identification symbol ( For example, “2”, “4”, “3”) indicates a state in which the fluctuation is displayed.

  And in this example of the effect display, since the falling lottery is to be won in the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the fall notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of winning the falling lottery is executed. Is possible. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), it is suggested that there is a possibility that the bomb will explode by performing an effect display in which a fire is ignited on the lead of the bomb image displayed in the center of the display screen, that is, a fall. It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility of winning the lottery.

Next, FIG. 46 (f) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the 21st decoration special-figure variation display game in the short-time state is ended in a missed result mode and the next decorative special-figure variation display game is started.
As shown in FIG. 46 (f), when winning the falling lottery in the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game, when the thrilling mode is set, immediately after the start of the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game. By performing an effect display (fall notification effect; step B216) in which the bomb image explodes, the fact that the fall lottery has been won is notified (see FIG. 44B).
Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (g), after the start of the change of the next decoration special figure change display game, for example, a bomb image after the explosion is displayed, and a character of “sorry” is displayed. ing.
If the falling lottery is not won during the short-time state, the thrilling mode is terminated at the end of the short-time state, and the probability state is notified (see FIG. 44B).

FIG. 47 (a) is a diagram showing a continuation of the pseudo-thrilling mode among the modes shown in FIG. 45 (d), and shows the state in which the variation display of the short-time state 21st decoration special figure variation display game is started. FIG.
Next, FIG. 47B is a diagram showing a state immediately after the 21st decoration special-figure variation display game in the short-time state is ended in a missed result mode and the next decorative special-figure variation display game is started. .
As shown in FIG. 47 (b), when winning the falling lottery in the next special display variation display game (short time operation state 22nd), when the pseudo-thrilling mode is set, the bomb image explodes. No display is performed and, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), no effect display that the bomb image explodes after the start of the variation of the next decoration special figure variation display game is performed, that is, the falling lottery is won. Is not notified (see FIG. 44B).
Note that when the time-short state ends, the pseudo-thrilling mode also ends, and the probability state is notified (see FIG. 44B).

FIG. 47 (d) is a diagram showing a continuation of the hypocrisy thrilling mode among the modes shown in FIG. 45 (d), and shows a state in which the variation display of the 21st special display variation display game in the short-time state is started. FIG.
Next, FIG. 47 (e) is a diagram showing a state immediately before the time-short state 21st decoration special figure variation display game is finished in the off-result mode, and the identification symbol ( For example, “2”, “4”, “3”) indicates a state in which the fluctuation is displayed.

  And in this example of the effect display, since the falling lottery is to be won in the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the fall notice effect that suggests that there is a possibility of winning the falling lottery is executed. Is possible. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), it is suggested that there is a possibility that the bomb will explode by performing an effect display in which a fire is lit on the lead of the bomb image displayed in the center of the display screen, that is, a fall It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility of winning the lottery.

Subsequently, FIG. 47 (f) is a diagram showing a state immediately after the 21st decoration special-figure variation display game in the short-time state is ended in a missed result mode and the next decorative special-figure variation display game is started.
As shown in FIG. 47 (f), when winning the falling lottery in the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game, when the hypocritic thrilling mode is set, immediately after the start of the next decoration special figure fluctuation display game. By displaying the bomb image in its original state, that is, in a state before being ignited by the lead wire (falling notice crisis effect; step B218), the fact that the falling lottery has been won is not notified. At this time, by displaying the characters “Safe ♪”, it is possible to make the player feel as if they have not won the falling lottery.
Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (g), even after the start of the variation of the next decoration special figure variation display game, the bomb image in the original state is displayed so as not to notify that the falling lottery has been won. (See FIG. 44 (b)).
Note that when the time reduction state ends, the hypocrisy thrilling mode also ends, and the probability state is notified (see FIG. 44B).

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in the short-time state after the end of the special gaming state, among the plurality of mode effects with different notification modes for notifying whether or not the falling lottery has been won. The special mode change display game is executed by selecting one of the mode effects, so it may be difficult to determine whether or not the falling lottery has been won in the short-time state after the end of the special game state. It is possible to increase the interest in the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state and whether or not the falling lottery is won.
This makes it possible to give the player a thrilling feeling of falling while maintaining the expectation that the high-probability state continues during execution of the mode production in the short-time state, thereby improving the interest of the game. .

  Also, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, each mode effect is set so that the ratio selected according to the falling probability of the falling lottery is different, so that the same mode effect is executed. Even if it is, the fall probability can be estimated by determining which mode effect is being executed. Thereby, since it becomes possible to give more interest to the mode effect in the short time state, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, since the probability state is notified in all modes at the time of the short-time state, the high-probability state may still continue despite the short-time state has ended. It is possible to suppress giving an excessive sense of expectation.

(Modification)
Next, modified examples of the gaming machine according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in this modification, a symbol control board 80 is provided between the game control device 100, the external information terminal 71, and the collective display device 50, and the game microcomputer 110 is performed in the above embodiment. A part of the processing is performed by the symbol control board 80, so that the burden on the gaming microcomputer 110 is reduced. Further, in the present modification, the batch display device 50 includes a segment type display (special display 1 display) 51 for executing the special figure 1 variable display game and a segment type display (special display for executing the special figure 2 variable display game). In addition to the display (FIG. 1 display) 52, a segment type display (normal display display) 54 for executing a general-purpose variable display game is provided.

  The symbol control board 80 in this modification is a start port 2 as a winning detection signal to the start winning port 36 output from the game control device 100 and a start port 2 as a winning detection signal to the normal variation winning device 37. A synthesis circuit 81 that generates an extended signal by taking a logical sum with a winning signal, and a special symbol small hit signal output from the game control device 100 when winning a small hit in a special figure variation display game Combining circuit 82 that generates a signal that is logically ORed with a signal per special symbol as one signal per jackpot, 2R an active agent continuous operation device operating signal output from game control device 100 based on occurrence of jackpot and 2R indicator LED A synthesis circuit 83 is provided that generates a signal obtained by logically summing the signal and the normal variation time shortening state signal as two jackpot signals.

  In addition, the symbol control board 80 generates a signal obtained by logically summing the 2R display LED signal and the continuous action device operating signal output from the game control device 100 based on the occurrence of the 2R big hit as the big hit 3 signal. The game machine error status signal output from the game control device 100 is generated as a door / frame open / security signal when an abnormality such as a front frame open, a game frame open, or a magnetic error occurs in the synthesizing circuit 84. The OR of the special symbol 1 changing signal and the special symbol 2 changing signal output from the game control device 100 when the relay circuit 85, the special figure 1 variable display game, and the special figure 2 variable display game are started. A synthesizing circuit 86 is provided that generates a signal as a special symbol design frequency signal.

  Further, the symbol control board 80 is a relay circuit 87 for outputting a normal symbol changing signal output from the game control device 100 as the normal symbol variation display game is started as a general symbol fixed number signal, and a special symbol 1 variation display. Special symbol 1 changing signal or special symbol 2 changing signal output from the game control device 100 when the game or special figure 2 variable display game is started, and normal symbol output when the normal figure variable display game is started. Based on the changing signal, the segment type indicator 51, 52, 54 based on the segment signal (previous segment signal) or digit signal output from the game control device 100 to drive the segment type indicator 51, 52, 54 of the collective display device 50, Symbol fluctuation control for generating and outputting segment drive signals (second-stage segment signals) and digit-drive signals (second-stage digit signals) to be supplied to 52 and 54 Including the road 88.

  FIG. 49 shows the function of the symbol variation control circuit 88. In FIG. 49, the left side shows the front segment signal output from the game control device 100 while the fluctuation is stopped and during the fluctuation, and the right side shows the rear stage segment signal output from the symbol fluctuation control circuit 88 upon receiving the front stage segment signal. As shown in FIG. 49, during the fluctuation stop, the front segment signal from the game control device 100 is output from the symbol fluctuation control circuit 88 as a rear stage segment signal in a form almost as it is. On the other hand, during the change, for example, the previous segment signal at the time of the previous stop is output as it is from the game control device 100, and the symbol change control circuit 88 sends only the center segment to the corresponding segment type display based on the signal indicating the change. A subsequent segment signal that repeatedly blinks is generated and output.

  FIG. 50 shows an operation timing chart of the symbol variation control circuit 88 of FIG. 50, (a) is a preceding segment signal supplied from the game control device 100 to the symbol variation control circuit 88, (b) is a digit signal supplied from the game control device 100 to the symbol variation control circuit 88, and (c). Is a changing signal supplied from the game control device 100 to the symbol fluctuation control circuit 88, and there are three types: special figure 1, special figure 2, and common figure. Further, (d) is a subsequent stage segment signal output from the symbol variation control circuit 88. In FIG. 50, since the changing signal of the special figure 1 is at a high level (effective level) during the period T1, only the special figure 1 that is hatched is variably displayed. It will be displayed statically.

As shown in FIG. 50, by providing the symbol control board 80 as described above between the game control device 100, the external information terminal 71, and the collective display device 50, the external test device is connected via the external information terminal 71. There is an advantage that it is possible to reduce the burden on the game control device 100 (particularly the game microcomputer 110) that generates the signal to be output, and to reduce the test time of the test device.
Further, the symbol control board 80 can be configured to be used in common even if the model, that is, the configuration (specification) of the game board 30 is changed, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.
A counter circuit that performs an update operation with a clock signal instead of generating and outputting a subsequent segment signal in which only the central segment repeatedly flashes to the corresponding segment type display based on a signal indicating that it is changing A segment signal is provided in the fluctuation control circuit 88 and generates a segment signal that sequentially displays numbers such as “0” to “9” and other symbols using the value of the counter circuit, and supplies the segment signal to the display 51, 52 or 54. You may comprise so that it may output.

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

For example, in the first embodiment, in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state, the falling lottery is performed until the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state (fall). As a condition for shifting to, a special time (ST) in which only a predetermined number of revolutions is set to a high probability state without performing a falling lottery may be performed after the special gaming state is completed.
Specifically, after the end of the special gaming state, based on a predetermined condition (for example, the jackpot symbol information that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state), a falling lottery with a fall probability A or a fall with a fall probability B is performed. Whether to perform a lottery or the special time is selected. Note that it is desirable that the number of revolutions of the special time be the same as the maximum number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed in the short-time state.
As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to predict an effect corresponding to a high probability state (for example, multi-line display) or a probability state when the effect is simulated, so that Interest is improved.
Also, if the special time is selected after the special gaming state is finished, the high probability state is maintained during the short time state (there is no risk of falling on the way), so the production corresponding to the high probability state during the short time state Increased reliability.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the fall probability B is set as the fall determination value, and when the winning lottery is won in the first special map fluctuation display game in the short time state, the falling down lottery is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game. Notifying that the winner has been won, it will be notified in the next special figure fluctuation display game, but in addition to this, if the winning lottery is won in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state, the probability is low from the beginning. In order to make it appear as if it was in a state, a low-probability medium effect (for example, single line display) may be performed. However, the gaming machine according to the embodiment is required to be able to be divided into a case of shifting to the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state and a case of continuing the low probability state.
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed by winning the falling lottery in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area, variable prize device)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (game control means, probability setting means, falling lottery means, conversion control execution means, conversion probability setting means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, effect execution means, highly accurate effect continuation means, fall notification effect execution means)

Claims (5)

The variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the progress of the variable display game based on a determination result of a plurality of random values acquired based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area Game control means for performing control, and effect control means for performing display control in the variable display device,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a player a game value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
The game control means includes
As a probability state in which the result of the variable display game becomes the special result, a probability setting means capable of setting a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed in the high probability state;
With
The production control means includes
An effect execution means capable of selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from a plurality of effect patterns and executing an effect corresponding to the probability state,
The production execution means
Even when the probability state transitions from the high probability state to the normal probability state, highly accurate effect continuation means that performs an effect corresponding to the high probability state;
When the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the fall notification effect execution means for performing an effect to notify the player that the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state,
Usually, the production corresponding to the probability state is executed,
An amusement machine, wherein, when the falling lottery is won, an effect by the highly accurate effect continuation means or the fall notification effect execution means is selected based on a predetermined condition. The falling lottery means
A plurality of fall determination values for determining whether or not the fall lottery random value acquired by the fall lottery is a value to be won,
When the high probability state is set as the probability state by the probability setting means, any one of the plurality of types of fall determination value is set based on the random number value,
The production execution means
When the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the fall determination value set as the predetermined condition, either the high-precision effect continuation unit or the fall notification effect execution unit The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect by is selected. The game control means includes
In response to the occurrence of the special gaming state, a specific gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is generated for a predetermined period, and the probability state is set by the probability setting means. To the high probability state,
The production execution means
In spite of winning the fall lottery and shifting to the normal probability state, by selecting an effect by the high-accuracy effect continuation means, an effect corresponding to the high probability state is being simulated. Even when the specific gaming state for the predetermined period has ended, the production by the high-definition production continuation means is terminated, and it is possible to notify the player that the normal probability state is set. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The start winning area includes a variable winning device including a conversion member that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball and a second state in which a game ball is easily received,
The game control means includes
Conversion control execution means capable of executing conversion control of the conversion member;
As the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member, any one of a first conversion probability state and a second conversion probability state that is easier to convert to the second state than the first conversion probability state Conversion probability setting means that can set or
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the second conversion probability state is set as the conversion probability state by the conversion probability setting means.   The effect executing means performs an effect corresponding to the normal probability state or an effect corresponding to the high probability state by changing a variation mode in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in the variation display game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.