JP2013240396A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of surely executing performance display with a story property across a plurality of continuous variable display games.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a game control means and a display control means, executes a variable display game varying the identification information on a display device on the bases of start-operation storage, and offers a prescribed game value relating to an event that the variable display game derives a specific result mode. The game control means stores a plurality of pieces of variable display pattern group information including information capable of identifying a variation pattern of the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, selects either one of the plurality of pieces of variable display group information at a time when first starting to execute the variable display game that is continuously executed the plurality of times, and transmits it to the display control means. The display control means controls the variable display game that is continuously executed the plurality of times on the display device on the basis of the variable display pattern group information.

Description

  The present invention stores, as start-up memory, the right to execute a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined start winning area, and executes a variable display game in which identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the display device based on the start storage. In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a predetermined game value in connection with the fact that the variable display game derives a specific result mode.

Conventionally, when a stop result mode of a variable display game that variably displays an identification symbol based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area becomes a predetermined special result mode, for example, a game ball flowing down the game area is accepted. 2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko gaming machines are known that are configured to generate a special game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to a player by opening a special winning opening (attacker) in a possible state.
In addition, many of such pachinko gaming machines obtain random numbers based on a start winning prize, and determine a big hit or determine a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time and fluctuation mode) by lottery.
Furthermore, the control device is composed of main control means and effect control means, and a plurality of effect pattern groups are prepared in the effect control means, and the effect control means receives the variation pattern for jackpot from the main control means. In addition, an invention relating to a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed in which when a character change is performed by lottery, an effect pattern by a character different from the previous character is selected from the effect pattern group based on establishment of a predetermined condition. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-52948 A

However, in a conventional gaming machine that determines a variation pattern by lottery, there are a plurality of types of variation display games having different variation times. Therefore, there is a story effect display over a plurality of continuous variation display games, that is, the previous game and the next game. When it is attempted to produce an effect that seems to be connected to the other game, the variation time during which the effect can be executed is not necessarily selected in all of the plurality of variation display games. For this reason, there is a problem that it is difficult to perform a continuous effect display with a story over a plurality of variable display games.
Moreover, although the invention described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a plurality of performance pattern groups, the characters appearing in the performance are switched under conditions (gate passage) that occurred in the middle of one variable display game. It does not perform a story-like continuous production over a plurality of continuous variable display games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and stores the right to execute a variable display game as a start memory based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined start winning area, and in the display device based on the start memory In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner and gives the predetermined game value in connection with the fact that the variable display game derives a specific result mode, a story over a plurality of continuous variable display games An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of surely performing a characteristic display.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
Based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined starting winning area, the execution right of the variable display game is stored as a starting memory, and game control means for comprehensively controlling the game, and a display command signal transmitted from the gaming control means Display control means for controlling the display of the display device based on, and executing a variable display game for varying the identification information in the display device based on the start-up memory, and the variable display game derives a specific result mode In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined gaming value in relation to
The game control means includes
A plurality of variable display pattern group information including information capable of specifying a variation pattern of the variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is stored, and the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is first executed. At the time of selecting any one of the plurality of variable display pattern group information and transmitting to the display control means,
The display control means controls the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times in the display device based on the variable display pattern group information.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is controlled based on the variable display pattern group information, a stunning effect display is provided over a plurality of continuous variable display games. It can be done reliably.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variation display game comprises a first half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the first half of the variation display game, and a second half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the second half of the variation display game,
For the first half variation pattern, a common variation pattern is used when the variation display game derives a specific result mode and when a specific result mode is not derived,
The game control means transmits to the display control means result form information that can be specified by the display control means as a result form of the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times.
The display control means includes
The latter half variation pattern corresponding to the result mode information is selected based on the result mode information transmitted from the game control means.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to perform a variable display corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game while performing a story effect display over a plurality of continuous variable display games.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The game control means includes
Comprising start memory means capable of storing a plurality of the start memories;
At the start of the variable display game, a determination is made as to whether or not the start memory stored in the start storage means includes a start memory from which the variable display game derives a specific result mode;
When the determination memory does not include a start memory for deriving a specific result mode, the variable display pattern group information that defines the change patterns of a plurality of variable display games corresponding to all the start memories is selected. To the display control means,
If the determination includes a start memory from which a specific result mode is derived, the start memory from which the specific result mode is derived and the start memory stored before the start memory are included. The variation display pattern group information defining the variation pattern of the corresponding variation display game is selected and transmitted to the display control means.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to perform a stunning effect display over a plurality of continuous variable displays in correspondence with the start-up memory from which a specific result mode is derived. In addition, since the variation pattern is not determined prior to the derivation of the specific result mode for the start memory stored after the start memory from which the specific result mode is derived, it should be selected originally. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of contradiction in the variation display game by selecting a variation pattern that is not.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game control means includes
First start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the first start winning area as a first start storage;
Second start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the second start winning area as a second start storage;
Game execution control means for performing execution control of the first variable display game based on the first start memory and performing execution control of the second variable display game based on the second start memory;
Priority execution control means for preferentially executing the second variation display game over the first variation display game when the first start memory and the second start memory are stored;
When the variable display game is started by the first start memory, the variable display pattern group information is selected with respect to the first start memory of the first start storage means, and the change by the second start memory is performed. At the start of the display game, the variable display pattern group information is selected for the second start memory of the second start storage means,
The display control means includes
Based on the variation display pattern group information transmitted from the game control means, a plurality of variation display games are executed in correspondence with any one of the first variation display game or the second variation display game to be executed. Displaying a variable display game for changing the identification information on the display device;
During the display of the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory, all the variable display games specified in the variable display pattern group information are not executed, and the second start memory is stored. When the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory is displayed during the display of the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the second start memory that is preferentially executed An image capable of suggesting that a series of variable display games based on information is ongoing is displayed on the display device.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the second start memory to be executed preferentially occurs, the first start memory is based on the variable display pattern group information based on the second display memory based on the second start memory. Since it is displayed that a series of variable display games are continuing, even if the second start memory is generated, the interest does not decrease.

  According to the present invention, a variable display game in which the right to execute a variable display game is stored as a start memory based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined start winning area, and the identification information is variablely displayed on the display device based on the start memory. In the gaming machine that gives a predetermined game value in connection with the fact that the variable display game derives a specific result mode, a stunning effect display is surely performed over a plurality of continuous variable display games. There is an effect that can be.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board of 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 of embodiment of this invention. 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 (continuation of FIG. 5) of the specific procedure of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 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 normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a special figure 1 fluctuation start process and a special figure 2 fluctuation start process executed during the special figure routine process of FIG. 11. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the variation pattern group selection table referred in the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. 10, and the example of the combination of the variation pattern which comprises each variation pattern group. 14 is a timing chart showing command transmission timing and variation display game execution timing when variation pattern group 2 and variation pattern group 4 in FIG. 13B are selected, respectively. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the main process by 1stCPU among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a scene control process executed during the first main process of FIG. 15. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a changing process executed during the scene control process of FIG. 16. FIG. In 2nd Example of this invention, it is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation | variation pattern group selection table referred when selecting a continuous production when the number of reservations is four. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the combination of the fluctuation pattern which comprises the fluctuation pattern group in the fluctuation pattern group selection table of FIG. 18 used when the number of pending | holdings is four. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the combination of the fluctuation pattern which comprises the fluctuation pattern group in the fluctuation pattern group selection table referred when the number of pending | holdings is three. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the combination of the fluctuation pattern which comprises the fluctuation pattern group in the fluctuation pattern group selection table referred when the number of pending | holdings is two. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the combination of the fluctuation pattern which comprises the fluctuation pattern group in the fluctuation pattern group selection table referred when the number of pending | holdings is one. In 2nd Example of this invention, 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. In 2nd Example of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during a special figure normal process. In the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a timing chart showing the transmission timing of the variation pattern group command and the execution timing of the variation display game when there is a big hit in the start memory. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the execution timing of the variable display game when the variable display game of the special figure 2 to be preferentially processed occurs in the middle of executing the continuous effect in the variable display game of the special figure 1 in FIG. It is a timing chart which shows.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.
In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 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 dial 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area on the front surface of the game board 30. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, a login operation is performed at the start of the game, a logout operation is acquired at the end of the game, and a variable display game (see FIG. 2) executed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). In the decorative special figure variation display game), it is possible to perform effects and the like with the intervention of the player's operation.
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 is 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 board of this embodiment, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 32. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40 so that the display portion of the display device 41 faces through an opening window formed in the center of the center case 40. Is arranged. That is, a decorative member is formed on the periphery of the center case 40 so as to surround the display area of the display device 41 and 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.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. 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,.
A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

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

The special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 includes, for example, a big prize opening opened and closed by an open / close door driven by a big prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. Is converted from a closed state to an open state, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening, 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, the lower right corner of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure start gate 34 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 section (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display game for the first special figure fluctuation display game, which are configured by a 7-segment display or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52, a fluctuation display section for a normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by LED lamps, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each fluctuation display game The LED display part 53 which has. Also, the LED display 53 of the collective display device 50 is lit when a big hit occurs, and is turned on when the short game state is displayed. A second game state display unit (second game state display unit) for notifying the occurrence of a state, and an error display unit (third game state) for displaying an error in which the jackpot probability state is in a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A status display), and a round display section for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38).

The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) turned on.
Thus, since the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for executing the special figure variation display game are provided separately from the display device 41, the display apparatus 41 has a variation display game for the gaming machine. Even if an effect linked to an effect of another gaming machine is performed instead of an effect relating to the game machine, the original variation display game of the gaming machine can be executed properly.

The normal display on the LED display unit 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.
The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

The special figure 2 hold indicator of the LED display unit 53 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52. 1 Displayed in the same way as the hold indicator.
The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs. For example, the third gaming state indicator turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this case, the lamp is turned on.
For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 16 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning 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 or lower plate of the front frame.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit for notifying the number of start prizes in the LED display unit 53 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 general-purpose variable display game is executed by a variable display unit (standard map display) of the LED display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. 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 common random number value extracted at the time of detecting passage to the general figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display of the LED display unit 53 stops in the winning state and enters the winning 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 chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

The game control device 100 has a special figure 1 display 51 or a special figure 2 display 52 provided in the collective display device 50 based on a winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, or their start memory. The first or second special figure variable display game is played with the variable display device.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure 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 this embodiment, when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode in the second variation display game of the special figure 2 display, and when the stop result mode is the special result in the first variation display game of the special figure 1 display unit. The profit (for example, the number of rounds) given to the player is the same as in the case of the mode, but the stop result mode becomes the special result mode in the second variable display game rather than the first variable display game You may set so that the profit which a person gives to a player increases. Also, two types of big prize opening are provided, and the special prize opening to be opened is changed depending on whether the special result mode is obtained in the second variation display game or the special result mode is obtained in the first variation display game. You may do it.

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.

Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.
In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is subtracted by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game. The second special figure fluctuation display game may not be executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in the order in which the start winnings are generated.
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 variation 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. For the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) or the like, a micro switch having a mechanical contact may be used. it can.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of a control system of the pachinko 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 game microcomputer 111 constitutes a game 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 to which the CPU 111A refers to the variation pattern random number stored as the start memory in order to determine the variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table will be described in detail later.

  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 productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, long reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <long reach <special 1 reach <special 2 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 a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, generates a drive signal for the solenoid and the display device, outputs it, and outputs it. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display without a game), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

In addition, the CPU 111A stores a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process (see FIG. 8) described later. Any one variation pattern table is acquired from the inside. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.
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 signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. Start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, gate switch 34a, general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and signals from the count switch 38a and the microcomputer for gaming via the data bus 140 A second input port 122 for supplying to 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 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) and the payout control. A first status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the 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. An 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 the 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 apparatus 100 from the side of the effect control apparatus 300, that is, in order to guarantee 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.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization connected to the data bus 140 and a signal indicating the probability status of the jackpot via the relay board 70. 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. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. 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 as effect control means will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1stCPU 311, and the display device 41 according to commands and data from the 2ndCPU 312. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b are provided. Yes.

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, video data, and command lists, and the sound source LSI 314 stores compressed audio data, sequences necessary for phrase reproduction processing, command sequences for simple access, and the like. A ROM 324 is connected.
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. The RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided inside each chip, but 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 ultrahigh-speed VRAM (video RAM) 305 used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a drawing circuit for drawing image data. 306, a display circuit 308 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided. The VDP 313 will be described in detail later.

  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 lamp provided on the front frame 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 the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.
In the present embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 16 bits, and the 16-bit effect control command is transmitted as the 8-bit data bus and the strobe signal SSBT. ) And the latter half command (ACTION), the strobe signal SSBT is transmitted by rising twice, and the receiving side takes in the command in synchronization with the rising edge of the SSB.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with 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 provided on the front frame. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes), and a board effect device provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls (for example, a decorative accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a frame effect device such as an LED or a motor provided on the front frame A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling 45 (for example, a motor of the moving light 16) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes a switch 25a provided in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine and operable by the player, and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device. An amplifier circuit 337a composed of a switch input circuit 336 for detecting the on / off state of 44a and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 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. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving an LED or a speaker, or a standard for these DC voltages, It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

Next, rough game control performed in the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for determining the hit of the universal figure display game based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure start gate 34. Then, the determination value stored in the ROM 111B is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not the normal variation display game is hit. Then, in the LED display unit 53, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the LED display unit 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are kept for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds).

In the present embodiment, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the outage result mode on the LED display unit 53.
The start winning (starting memory) is stored in the RAM 111C based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the start opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and the first special figure variation display is based on the start storage. A game jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with a 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. Therefore, the RAM 111C functions as a start winning storage unit.

In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining 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 control information (production control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the presentation 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 of the collective display device 50, a process for displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped is performed.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control apparatus 100. In addition, 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 the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and also displays the special game state (16R) when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To generate a big hit or 2R big hit). 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 opening / closing door of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .

In the case of a big win, whether a predetermined number (10, for example) of game balls wins the big winning opening, or whether a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big winning opening Opening the grand prize opening until one of the above conditions is achieved is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 or 2 times).
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the game state (small hit game) has less game value (prize ball) that the player can acquire than the big hit. ) Is generated. In this small hit game, similarly to the 2R big hit, control is performed to repeat the opening of the big winning opening (for example, 1.8 seconds) twice.

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.
Further, the game control device 100 can generate a probable change state with a high probability of jackpot as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
Here, the probability variation state related to the big hit is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of being 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 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this 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.
It should be noted that the jackpot 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 simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated. It is also possible.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 that executes gaming control as described above will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).
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 device (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory: RAM 111C) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

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

When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing.
In step S17 of FIG. 6, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) that determines the win of the usual variable display game in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.
Subsequent to step S32, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

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

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

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

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

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.
When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input from various sensors (a start port 1 switch 36a, a start port 2 switch 37a, a gate switch 34a that gives a start condition for a general fluctuation display game, a count switch 38a, etc.), that is, the state of each input port Is input (step S52). 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 gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing (such as whether the glass frame is opened) is performed. 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 game and various information related to the game to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. 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.

Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring and counting the signal of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.
Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.

Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.
If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A8, if the game process number is "1", the special figure is being changed to set a special figure stop display time, set information necessary for shifting to the special figure display process, etc. Processing (step A10) is performed.
Furthermore, if the game processing number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a fanfare command setting corresponding to the big hit (16R) or a big win for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the mouth opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

If the 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 shifting to the big winning opening opening process, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) to be performed is performed.
In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) is performed for setting information necessary to shift to the winning opening remaining ball processing.

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

When the above steps A9 to A15 are executed, the process proceeds to step A16, and each data of the table prepared in each branch process is saved in the work area in the RAM. Then, after preparing the fluctuation pattern table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51, the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the fluctuation pattern table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A17 to perform the subsequent processes.
As described above, in this embodiment, the game control device 100 functions as an execution control unit and a special game state control unit for the variable display game.

Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), the special 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 determined 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 is open. (Step A113) When it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (Yes), the routine proceeds to Step A116. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (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 is performed (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 (No), a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step A116), and then a special start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (Yes), steps A116 and A117 are skipped and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

Next, details of the special-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing will be described with reference to FIG.
In addition, this 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 and the start port 2 switch 37a.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (extracted) (step A204).

Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for 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. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.
Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), the process proceeds to step A211 to check whether the input of the switch 36a of the start port 1 is performed. And when it determines with it not being the input of the switch 36a of the starting port 1 (step A212; No), a special figure starting port switch common process is complete | finished. If it is determined in step A212 that the input of the switch 36a of the start port 1 is (Yes), the process proceeds to step A213 to prepare a decoration special figure holding number command (holding overflow command), and the command is sent to the effect control device. A command setting process (step A214) for transmission to 300 is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold count is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), the update target special figure hold count (for example, special figure 1 hold count, etc.) is updated (+1). Processing (step A215) is performed.
Subsequently, 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 A216) ), A special figure reservation number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A217), and a command setting process (step A218) for transmitting the command to the effect control apparatus 300 is performed.
Thereafter, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A219), the big hit random number is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220).

After step A220, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is loaded and prepared (step A221). Then, the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A222).
Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number is loaded (the variation pattern random number is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A223), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
From the above description, the RWM (RAM 111C) can extract various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls to the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and store the extracted various random numbers as start memory. It can be seen that it forms a proper starting storage means.

Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 8) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301).
Here, if it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and a command setting process (step A309) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later. Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A314) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is terminated.
In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

Next, details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described with reference to FIG.
The special figure 1 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, first, the first special figure variation is based on the big hit random number. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit is performed. Subsequently, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the special figure 1 variation flag is set, and the variation flag is varied. Save in the symbol discrimination flag area (step A323). The information of the variation symbol discrimination flag area is reset during the special figure display process (step A11) of the special figure game process of FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the transmitted counter that counts the number of variation patterns set in step A327 for continuous production over a plurality of variation display games is “0” (step A324). If it is determined in this step A324 that the value of the transmitted counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step A325, and the change pattern random number is calculated using the selection table as shown in FIG. Based on this, one is selected from a plurality (four in the figure) of variation pattern groups. Subsequently, a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern group is set (step A326). Note that the value of the transmitted counter is set to “0” at the time of initialization.
Next, the number of variation patterns belonging to the selected variation pattern group (see FIG. 13B) is set as a start value in the transmitted counter (step A327), and the command set in step A326 is effect-controlled. After setting for transmission to the apparatus 300 (step A328), the process proceeds to step A329.

In step A329, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value of the transmitted counter (order of fluctuation) is acquired from the table of FIG. 13B, set in the special-purpose game processing timer area, and the value of the transmitted counter Is updated (-1) (step A330). Subsequently, the process (step A331) for updating (-1) the special figure holding number corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag (in this case, special figure 1) saved in step A323 is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation starting process is ended. To do.
If it is determined in step A324 that the value of the transmitted counter is not “0” (No), that is, if the value of the counter has already been set, continuous production has started, so steps A325 to A328 are performed. Skip to step A329, set the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure game processing timer area, update the transmitted counter value (-1), and hold the special figure corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag The number is updated (-1), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

FIG. 12B shows details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A311) in the special figure ordinary process of FIG.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process in FIG. 12B is substantially the same as the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. The difference is that after the step A343 in which the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and the fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is during the extension extension of the normal fluctuation prize-winning device, that is, during the power transmission support. Step A344 is provided for determining whether or not it is, and if it is determined in Step A344 that the release extension is not being performed (No), nothing is done and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is skipped and the release extension is being performed ( Yes), the process proceeds to the next step A345.
In other words, in the present embodiment, with regard to the fluctuation of the special figure 2, a continuous effect over a plurality of fluctuation display games is executed only during the extension extension of the normal fluctuation winning device. This is because the variation display game of FIG. 2 is normally started by winning a prize in the ordinary variation prize winning device which is normally closed and opened for a relatively short time when the normal variation display game is won. This is because it is rare to be executed continuously, and it is often executed continuously only during the extended extension of the normally variable winning device.

FIG. 13A shows an example of a variation pattern group selection table referred to in step A325 of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and step A346 of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13A, in this embodiment, four variation pattern groups are prepared. In addition, the fluctuation pattern random number extracted and saved in step A223 of the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. When the fluctuation pattern random number is in the range of 200 to 239, the fluctuation pattern group 2 is selected. When the fluctuation pattern random number is in the range of 240 to 249, the fluctuation pattern group 1 is selected. When the group 3 is selected and the variation pattern random number is in the range of 250 to 255, the variation pattern group 4 is selected. That is, the probability that the variation pattern group 1 is most selected is high.
It should be noted that different selection tables may be provided for the normal probability state and the high probability state (probability variation), and the table used for selecting the variation pattern group may be switched according to the probability state. In this case, the table used in the high probability state may be provided with a variation pattern group composed of variation patterns having a variation time shorter than that of the table used in the normal probability state.

FIG. 13B shows the variation times, pattern numbers, and contents of the variation patterns belonging to each of the variation pattern groups 1 to 4 in the variation pattern group selection table of FIG. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the variation pattern group 1 is selected, three variation patterns of pattern number 1 having a variation time of 5000 ms are sequentially executed.
When the variation pattern group 2 is selected, two variation patterns with a pattern number 1 having a variation time of 5000 ms and a variation pattern with a pattern number 2 having a variation time of 10,000 ms are sequentially executed. When the variation pattern group 3 is selected, two variation patterns of pattern number 1 with a variation time of 5000 ms, a variation pattern of pattern number 2 with a variation time of 10,000 ms, and a variation pattern of pattern number 3 with a variation time of 20000 ms Are executed sequentially. When the variation pattern group 4 is selected, two variation patterns of pattern number 1 with a variation time of 5000 ms, a variation pattern of pattern number 2 with a variation time of 10,000 ms, and a variation pattern of pattern number 3 with a variation time of 20000 ms The variation pattern with pattern number 4 having a variation time of 50000 ms is sequentially executed.

FIG. 14 shows, as an example, command transmission timing and variation display game execution timing when the variation pattern group 2 is selected and when the variation pattern group 4 is selected.
Among these, in FIG. 14A when the variation pattern group 2 is selected, at the start of the first variation display game (timing t1), the variation pattern group command for designating the variation pattern group and the variation result (stop) The change result command indicating the change result command is transmitted, and at the start of the second and third change display games (timing t2, t3), only the change result command indicating the change result (stop pattern) is transmitted. .

In FIG. 14B when the variation pattern group 4 is selected, at the start of the first variation display game (timing t1), the variation pattern group command for designating the variation pattern group and the variation result (stop symbol) are displayed. When the second to fifth variation display game is started (timing t2 to t5), only the variation result command indicating the variation result (stop symbol) is transmitted.
As shown in FIG. 14C, each game is composed of a first half change and a second half change. Therefore, the transmission of the change result command for each game is not limited to the start of the change, and may be sent before the end of the first half change (before the start of the second half change). The variation pattern group command is transmitted when the first variation display game is started (timing t1). Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, each game has different contents in the latter half depending on whether the result is out of place or the big hit. The first half fluctuation is the same for both out-of-range and jackpot.

[Control processing of production control device]
Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.
The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 includes a 1st main process shown in FIG. 15 and a command reception interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). In the first main process, the entire program is controlled.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the 1st main process, first, a process for prohibiting interruption (step B1) is performed, then a process for clearing the RAM to 0 (step B2) is performed, and an initialization process for the 1st CPU 311 (step B3). )I do.
Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B4) is performed, and random number initialization processing (step B5) is performed. Thereafter, processing for starting various interrupt timers (step B6) is performed, and interrupts are permitted (step B7). Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 311 performs main loop processing steps B8 to B18.

In this main loop process, first, a process (step B8) for clearing the watch dog timer (WDT) is performed. Then, input processing (step B9) from the effect operation button SW25a is performed, and game control command analysis processing (step B10) is performed.
In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process for determining the command is performed. One command transmitted from the game control device 100 is composed of a pair of data of a first command (MODE) and a second command (ACTION).

Then, when the combination of the received first command (MODE) and the second command (ACTION) is not inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of MODE → ACTION), it is determined that the command is correctly received, and the first command (MODE) ) And the second command (ACTION) are inconsistent (for example, when received in the order of ACTION → ACTION or in the order of MODE → MODE → MODE), it is determined that the command reception is abnormal. .
Subsequently, after performing a test mode process (step B11), a scene control process (step B12) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is performed. This scene control process (step B12) will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B13) for monitoring the occurrence of errors such as opening of the front frame (inner frame) 12 and the glass frame 15, an effect command editing process (step B14) related to effects in the special figure variation display game, Sound control processing (step B15), which is processing related to audio output (speaker 19a, 19b driving processing), and decoration control processing (step B16), which is processing related to control of the frame decoration device 18 provided on the front frame, are performed. Then, a motor / SOL control process (step B17) related to the control of the board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving an accessory provided in the center case 40, a variation mode (variation pattern) of the decoration special figure variation display game, etc. The random number update process (step B18) for updating the random number for determining the details is performed, and the process returns to the process (step B8) for clearing the watchdog timer.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a specific procedure of the scene control process (step B12) in the first main process of FIG. In this scene control process, a branch process (step B61) based on the command identifier of the command received in the command reception interrupt process is performed.
In this branch process (step B61), a process to be executed is selected based on the received command. When a power-on command is received, power-on processing (step B62) is performed to perform necessary processing when the power is turned on. (Step B63) is performed. Further, when a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B64) for performing a process related to the display of the customer waiting demo is executed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern group command is received, a variation processing (step B65) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In this in-fluctuation process (step B65), for example, in order to play a decoration special figure variation display game based on information included in the variation pattern group command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit or variation pattern information). Set necessary information (variation pattern, variation time, etc.). When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B66), which is processing related to the start of the special gaming state, is performed. When the big prize opening command is received, an in-round process (step B67) that is a process related to a round game is performed, and when an interval command is received, an interval process (step B68) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. Further, when an ending command is received, an ending process (step B69), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

FIG. 17 shows an example of the procedure of the changing process (B65) executed during the scene control process of FIG.
In this process during change, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the change number counter that counts the change number corresponding to the change pattern group command sent from the game control device 100 is “0” (step B121). . If it is determined that the value of the variation counter is “0” (step B121; Yes), the process proceeds to step B122, and the variation number corresponding to the variation pattern group command is set. If it is determined in step B121 that the value of the variation counter is not “0” (No), since the variation count has already been set in the variation counter, step B122 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B123.

In step B123, it is determined whether or not the processing timer for measuring the variation time of the variation display game to be determined has expired. Here, when it is determined that the processing timer has timed up (step B123; Yes), that is, when it is determined that the previous variation display game has ended, the process proceeds to step B124, and the variation pattern group command is handled. The obtained variation pattern table (the table on the side of the effect control device corresponding to the table of FIG. 13B) is acquired.
Subsequently, the table is used to obtain the variation time of the variation display game to be determined using the value of the variation counter as a pointer and set it in the processing timer (step B125). The variation pattern number of the corresponding variation display game is acquired using the value of the variation counter as a pointer (step B126). Thereafter, a command is sent to instruct the 2nd CPU 312 of the fluctuation pattern (including the first half and the second half) at the time of loss corresponding to the obtained fluctuation pattern number (step B127).

In step B127, the change pattern at the time of deviation is instructed to set the change pattern at the time of detachment, to execute it when the change display game is out, and to change the change pattern at the time of winning. It is.
Subsequent to step B127, a process of updating (-1) the value of the fluctuation counter is performed (step B128), and then the process proceeds to the second half fluctuation replacement process (step B128). If it is determined in step B123 that the processing timer has not timed up (No), the processing timer has already been set with a variation time, so steps B123 to B128 are skipped and the latter half of step B129. Transition to replacement processing.
The procedure of the latter-half fluctuation replacement process is shown in FIG. 17B. First, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation result command has been received (step B131). Here, when it is determined that the change result command has not been received (No), the process during change is exited.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B131 that the variation result command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step B132 to determine whether or not the received variation result command is a big hit. Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation result command is not a big hit (step B132; No), the process during the fluctuation is exited. If it is determined in step B132 that the change result command is a big hit (Yes), the process proceeds to step B133, the latter half change is replaced with a big hit change pattern, and the changing process ends.
In this embodiment, since the execution of the continuous effect is determined in advance regardless of the occurrence of the big hit, for example, after selecting the variation pattern group 3 that performs the continuous effect in the four variable display games and starting the effect, There may be a case where a variable display game that is a big hit (for example, the third game) is executed. In such a case, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display game that is a big hit is started with the same first half fluctuation pattern as when the game was missed, and is switched to the latter half fluctuation pattern for big hits on the way. Accordingly, by devising the latter half variation pattern, it is possible to execute and end the continuous production without a sense of incongruity in the case of a big hit even in the middle of the continuous production.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the embodiment described above, continuous effects over a plurality of variable display games are performed without considering the presence or absence of the start memory. For this reason, there is a case where the next variation display game cannot be started immediately because there is no start memory when the variation display game that has started the continuous effect is completed. Then, after a while, a start-up memory may occur and the next variable display game may be started. Even in this case, the effect is executed from the continuation of the continuous effect executed in the previous variable display game. It becomes. Therefore, when the start-up memory has not been generated for a long time, the player may receive an impression that an unnatural effect is being performed by starting the variable display game in the middle of the continuous effect.
In the second embodiment, in order to avoid the execution of the unnatural effects as described above, the continuous effects to be performed are selected according to the number of stored start-ups, that is, the number of holdings.

FIG. 18 shows an example of a variation pattern group selection table that is referred to when a continuous effect is selected when the number of holds is four in the second embodiment. FIG. 18A is a table that is referred to when the fourth hold is a big hit, and FIG. 18B is a table that is referred to when all four holds are missed. Although not shown, similarly, the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to when selecting the continuous effect when the number of reservations is three, the variation pattern group selection table when the number of reservations is two, the number of reservations is one In this case, a variation pattern group selection table is prepared.
Further, FIG. 19 shows the variation times and pattern numbers of the variation patterns belonging to each of the variation pattern groups A-1 to A-5 in the variation pattern group selection table of FIG. 18 used when the number of holds is four. The contents are shown in order of variation. 20 to 22 show the variation pattern groups B-1 to B in the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to when the number of reservations is 3, the number of reservations is 2, and the number of reservations is 1, respectively. The variation times, pattern numbers, and contents of the variation patterns belonging to −5, C-1 to C-4, and D-1 to D-2 are shown in the order of variation.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, five variation pattern groups A-1 to A-5 are prepared in the variation pattern group selection table used when the number of reservations is four. Among these, A-1 to A-2 are a group of fluctuation patterns dedicated for disconnection. A-3 to A-5 are a variation pattern group selected at the time of big hit or off. However, the probability that the variation pattern groups A-3 to A-5 are selected at the time of deviation is set to be lower than that at the time of the big hit.
In the variation pattern group selection table referred to at the time of the big hit in FIG. 18A, when the variation pattern random number is in the range of 0 to 49 in decimal, the variation pattern group A-3 is selected and the variation pattern random number is 50. The variation pattern group A-4 is selected when it is in the range of -119, and the variation pattern group A-5 is selected when the random number of the variation pattern is in the range of 120-255. That is, the probability that the variation pattern group A-5 is most selected is high.

In the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to at the time of deviation from FIG. 18B, when the variation pattern random number is in the range of 0 to 59 in decimal, the variation pattern group A-1 is selected and the variation pattern random number is 60 to 60. When it is within the range of 129, the variation pattern group A-2 is selected. When the variation pattern random number is in the range of 130 to 179, the variation pattern group A-3 is present. When the variation pattern random number is in the range of 180 to 229, the variation pattern group A-4 is present, and the variation pattern random number is 230 to. When it is in the range of 255, the variation pattern group A-5 is selected. That is, the probability that the variation pattern groups A-1 and A-2 are selected is very high.
In this way, A-3 to A-5 are selected both at the time of losing and at the time of big hit, so that the player feels throbbing when the production of the variation pattern group A-3 to A-5 appears. Can be increased.

FIG. 20 shows that each of the variation patterns B-1 to B-5 in the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to when the third hold is a big hit or when all three holds are missed. The variation time of the variation pattern, the pattern number, and the content are shown in the order of variation. As shown in FIG. 20, the fluctuation pattern groups B-1 to B-2 are the fluctuation pattern groups dedicated to the loss, and the fluctuation pattern groups B-3 to B-5 are the fluctuation pattern groups selected both at the time of the big hit and at the time of the loss. is there.
FIG. 21 shows changes belonging to each of the variation pattern groups C-1 to C-4 in the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to when the second hold is a big hit or when both the two holds are off. The pattern variation time, pattern number, and contents are shown in the order of variation. As shown in FIG. 21, the fluctuation pattern groups C-1 to C-2 are fluctuation pattern groups dedicated to losing, and the fluctuation pattern groups C-3 to C-4 are fluctuation pattern groups selected both at the time of big hit and losing. is there.
FIG. 22 shows the variation times and patterns of variation patterns belonging to each of the variation pattern groups D-1 to D-2 in the variation pattern group selection table to be referred to when one hold is a big hit and off. Numbers and contents are shown in order of variation. As shown in FIG. 22, the variation pattern group dedicated to the outage is the same as the variation pattern group selected at the time of the big hit and the outage.

FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of the special drawing start port switch common process in the second embodiment. This special figure start port switch common process replaces the special figure start port switch common process of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The special figure start port switch common process of FIG. 23 is substantially the same as the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. The difference from FIG. 10 is that the fluctuation pattern random number in FIG. 10 is extracted and then saved in the random number saving area (step A223), and then the result of the target fluctuation display game is checked based on the big hit random number. When the big hit determination process (step A224) to be performed and the determination result is a big hit (step A225; Yes), the number obtained by subtracting the value of the transmitted counter from the number of holds stored at that time is the hit number storage area Step A226 to be stored in is added.
As a result, the number of games from the next variation display game of the last variation display game of the variation pattern group related to the previous continuous production to the variation display game that is a big hit is stored, and is stored by the next special figure variation start process. A variation pattern group corresponding to the number of games (holding number) is selected. As a result, the previous continuous production and the continuous production up to the game that will be a big hit this time are also excellent.

FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the second embodiment. This special figure 1 fluctuation start process is an alternative to the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
The change of the flowchart of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the second embodiment from the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (FIG. 12A) of the first embodiment is not the step A327 of the flowchart of FIG. 12A. And points A332 to A339 are added.
In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the second embodiment, first, out-of-game information or jackpot information is set in the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit based on the big hit random number. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the special figure 1 variation flag is set, and the variation flag is varied. Save in the symbol discrimination flag area (step A323). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the transmitted counter that counts the number of suspensions set in step A333 or A335 for the continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games is “0” (step A324). .

If it is determined in step A324 that the value of the transmitted counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step A332, and the number of hits held in the hit hold number storage area in step A226 of FIG. Whether or not “0” is determined. Here, if it is determined that the per-holding number is “0” (step A332; Yes), the process proceeds to step A333, and the current holding number (starting memory number) is set in the transmitted counter, and then the current holding number. A selection table (for example, FIG. 18B) corresponding to is selected (step A334).
Subsequently, a variation pattern group corresponding to the variation pattern random number is determined and selected with reference to the selection table (step A325), and a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern group is set (step A326). Then, after setting for transmitting the command set in step A326 to the effect control device 300 (step A328), the process proceeds to step A329.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A332 that the hit number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step A335, and the hit number stored in the hit number storage area in step A226 in FIG. Store in the per-hold number storage area. Then, the selection table (for example, FIG. 18A) corresponding to the big hit corresponding to the number of corresponding holds is selected (step A336).
Subsequently, a variation pattern group corresponding to the variation pattern random number is determined and selected with reference to the selection table (step A337), and a command corresponding to the selected variation pattern group is set (step A338).
Next, the value stored in the per-holding number storage area is cleared (step A339), the setting for transmitting the command set in step A338 to the effect control device 300 (step A328) is performed, and then step A329 is performed. Proceed to

In step A329, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value of the transmitted counter (order of fluctuation) is acquired from the table of FIG. 13B, set in the special-purpose game processing timer area, and the value of the transmitted counter Is updated (-1) (step A330). Subsequently, the process (step A331) for updating (-1) the special figure holding number corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag (in this case, special figure 1) saved in step A323 is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation starting process is ended. To do.
If it is determined in step A324 that the value of the transmitted counter is not “0” (No), that is, if the value of the counter has already been set, continuous production has started, so steps A332 to A328 are performed. Skip to step A329, set the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure game processing timer area, update the transmitted counter value (-1), and hold the special figure corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag The number is updated (-1), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.
The changes from the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 12B of the flowchart of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the second embodiment are the same as the changes of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process. Therefore, illustration is abbreviate | omitted.

In FIG. 25, in the gaming machine to which the second embodiment is applied, four start-up memories of FIG. 1 are generated, and the change display of the continuous effect when the change display game is a big hit among the four is shown. The execution timing of the game is shown.
Among these, FIG. 25A shows a case where the variable display game corresponding to the fourth start memory is a big hit, and FIG. 25B shows a case where the variable display game corresponding to the third start memory is a big hit. Is the execution timing. In FIG. 25A in the case where the fourth start memory is a big hit, as a command for designating a variation pattern group corresponding to the number of holdings 4 at the start of the first variation display game (timing t1), FIG. A command (ABh, 05h) for designating a variation pattern group A-5 (big hit) corresponding to the bottom table of 19 is transmitted, and a variation display game with variation display patterns 1, 2, 3, 4 accompanied by continuous effects. Are sequentially executed (timing t1, t2, t3, t4), and a big hit occurs in the fourth variable display game.

  In FIG. 25 (B) when the third start memory is a big hit, as a command for designating a variation pattern group corresponding to the number of holdings 3 at the start of the first variation display game (timing t1), FIG. A command (ADh, 05h) for designating the variation pattern group B-5 (big hit) corresponding to the bottom table of 20 is transmitted, and the variation display game by the variation display patterns 2, 3, and 4 with continuous effects is sequentially performed. When executed (timing t1, t2, t3), a big hit occurs in the third variable display game. In addition, since there are two start memories at the start of the variation display game corresponding to the fourth start memory after the big hit (timing t4), the change pattern corresponding to the top table of FIG. A command (AEh, 01h) for designating the group C-1 (displacement) is transmitted, and the variation display game with the variation display patterns 1 and 1 accompanied by continuous effects is sequentially executed (timing t4, t5).

In FIG. 26, in the gaming machine to which the second embodiment is applied, four start-up memories of FIG. If it is, the timing when the start memory of the special figure 2 to be preferentially processed is generated during the second variation display game after starting the continuous variation variation display game (start of the first variation display game) At this time (timing t1), a command (ADh, 05h) for designating the variation pattern group B-5 (big hit) is transmitted).
In the second embodiment, in the case of the normal game state that is not in the normal power support state as described above, when the start memory of FIG. During the variable display game (period T3 in FIG. 26), the continuous effect shown in FIG. 1 is suspended, and the display device 41 displays that the continuous effect is continuing.

From the above description, in the above embodiment,
Based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined starting winning area, the execution right of the variable display game is stored as a starting memory, and game control means for comprehensively controlling the game, and a display command signal transmitted from the gaming control means Display control means for controlling the display of the display device based on, and executing a variable display game for varying the identification information in the display device based on the start-up memory, and the variable display game derives a specific result mode In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined gaming value in relation to
The game control means includes
A plurality of variable display pattern group information including information capable of specifying a variation pattern of the variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is stored, and the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is first executed. At the time of selecting any one of the plurality of variable display pattern group information and transmitting to the display control means,
It can be seen that the display control means includes an invention that controls the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times in the display device based on the variable display pattern group information.
According to the invention as described above, since the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times based on the variable display pattern group information is controlled, it is possible to reliably display a story effect display over a plurality of continuous variable display games. Can be done.

In the above embodiment,
The variation display game comprises a first half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the first half of the variation display game, and a second half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the second half of the variation display game,
For the first half variation pattern, a common variation pattern is used when the variation display game derives a specific result mode and when a specific result mode is not derived,
The game control means transmits to the display control means result form information that can be specified by the display control means as a result form of the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times.
The display control means includes an invention in which the latter half variation pattern corresponding to the result mode information is selected based on the result mode information transmitted from the game control unit.
And according to this invention, the variable display corresponding to the result mode of the variable display game can be performed while performing the effect display with the story over a plurality of continuous variable display games.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control means includes start memory means capable of storing a plurality of start memories, and the start memory stored in the start memory means at the start of the change display game is subject to the change. A determination is made whether the display game includes a start-up memory that will derive a particular outcome mode;
When the determination memory does not include a start memory for deriving a specific result mode, the variable display pattern group information that defines the change patterns of a plurality of variable display games corresponding to all the start memories is selected. To the display control means,
If the determination includes a start memory from which a specific result mode is derived, the start memory from which the specific result mode is derived and the start memory stored before the start memory are included. The invention includes selecting the variation display pattern group information defining the variation pattern of the corresponding variation display game and transmitting it to the display control means.
And according to this invention, it can correspond to the starting memory | storage from which a specific result aspect will be derived | led-out, and can perform the effect display with story property over several continuous fluctuation | variation displays. In addition, since the variation pattern is not determined prior to the derivation of the specific result mode for the start memory stored after the start memory from which the specific result mode is derived, it should be selected originally. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of contradiction in the variation display game by selecting a variation pattern that is not.

Further, in the embodiment, the game control means includes a first start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the first start winning area as a first starting memory, and a second start winning area. A second start storage means capable of storing a winning of a game ball as a second start memory, and performing execution control of the first variable display game based on the first start memory, and second based on the second start memory. When the game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game and the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the second variable display game is given priority over the first variable display game. Priority execution control means to be executed, and at the start of the variable display game by the first start memory, the variable display pattern group information is selected with respect to the first start memory of the first start memory means. With Serial At the start of the variable display game according to the second start memory, and selects the variable display pattern group information to the second start memory of the second start memory means,
The display control means is one of the first variation display game and the second variation display game that is executed based on the variation display pattern group information transmitted from the game control means. A variable display game for changing a plurality of identification information corresponding to the display information is displayed on the display device, and the variable display pattern group information is displayed during the display of the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory. In a state where all the specified variation display games are not executed, when the variation display pattern group information based on the second start memory is received, the variation display pattern based on the second start memory is executed with priority. While displaying the variable display game based on the group information, a series of variable display games based on the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory is being continued. It includes a suggested possible images be displayed on the display device invention.
According to this invention, when the second start memory to be executed preferentially occurs, a series of variable display games based on the first start memory during the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the second start memory Is displayed, the interest is not reduced even when the second start-up memory is generated.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the above embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game is executed by winning the start winning opening 36 and the special figure 2 variable display game is executed by winning the normal variable winning device 37. You may make it run as a common special figure fluctuation display game, without distinguishing the winning to the winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37. FIG.
Moreover, although the embodiment disclosed this time is applied to a special map fluctuation display game, it may be applied to a general map fluctuation display game.

10 Gaming machines (Pachinko machines)
32 game area 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
38 Special Variable Prize Winner (Large Winner)
41 Display device (decorative display device)
100 Game control device (game control means, game execution control means, priority execution control means)
111C RAM (start winning storage means)
300 Production control device (display control means)

Claims (4)

Based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined starting winning area, the execution right of the variable display game is stored as a starting memory, and game control means for comprehensively controlling the game, and a display command signal transmitted from the gaming control means Display control means for controlling the display of the display device based on, and executing a variable display game for varying the identification information in the display device based on the start-up memory, and the variable display game derives a specific result mode In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined gaming value in relation to
The game control means includes
A plurality of variable display pattern group information including information capable of specifying a variation pattern of the variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is stored, and the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times is first executed. At the time of selecting any one of the plurality of variable display pattern group information and transmitting to the display control means,
The display control means controls the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times in the display device based on the variable display pattern group information. The variation display game comprises a first half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the first half of the variation display game, and a second half variation pattern that defines the variation display of the second half of the variation display game,
For the first half variation pattern, a common variation pattern is used when the variation display game derives a specific result mode and when a specific result mode is not derived,
The game control means transmits to the display control means result form information that can be specified by the display control means as a result form of the variable display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times.
The display control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the latter half variation pattern corresponding to the result mode information is selected based on the result mode information transmitted from the game control means. The game control means includes
Comprising start memory means capable of storing a plurality of the start memories;
At the start of the variable display game, a determination is made as to whether or not the start memory stored in the start storage means includes a start memory from which the variable display game derives a specific result mode;
When the determination memory does not include a start memory for deriving a specific result mode, the variable display pattern group information that defines the change patterns of a plurality of variable display games corresponding to all the start memories is selected. To the display control means,
If the determination includes a start memory from which a specific result mode is derived, the start memory from which the specific result mode is derived and the start memory stored before the start memory are included. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the variation display pattern group information defining a variation pattern of a corresponding variation display game is selected and transmitted to the display control means. The game control means includes
First start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the first start winning area as a first start storage;
Second start storage means capable of storing a game ball winning in the second start winning area as a second start storage;
Game execution control means for performing execution control of the first variable display game based on the first start memory and performing execution control of the second variable display game based on the second start memory;
Priority execution control means for preferentially executing the second variation display game over the first variation display game when the first start memory and the second start memory are stored;
When the variable display game is started by the first start memory, the variable display pattern group information is selected with respect to the first start memory of the first start storage means, and the change by the second start memory is performed. At the start of the display game, the variable display pattern group information is selected for the second start memory of the second start storage means,
The display control means includes
Based on the variation display pattern group information transmitted from the game control means, a plurality of variation display games are executed in correspondence with any one of the first variation display game or the second variation display game to be executed. Displaying a variable display game for changing the identification information on the display device;
During the display of the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory, all the variable display games specified in the variable display pattern group information are not executed, and the second start memory is stored. When the variable display pattern group information based on the first start memory is displayed during the display of the variable display game based on the variable display pattern group information based on the second start memory that is preferentially executed 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein an image capable of suggesting that a series of variable display games based on information is ongoing is displayed on the display device.

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