JP2014018235A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest of a game while a performance related to a read-ahead notice is executed.SOLUTION: A game machine which has a display device for displaying a variable display game of variably displaying two or more pieces of identification information includes: prior determination means for determining information related to a result of the variable display game corresponding to a start memory before executing the corresponding variable display game; and control means capable of causing the display device to perform display corresponding to the start memory stored in start winning storage means. The control means selects, on the basis of a determination result of the prior determination means, whether to gather the plurality of start memories and perform one batch display corresponding to the plurality of start memories, or to perform one display for each start memory, at the display device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces effects on a display device.

  In a conventional gaming machine, there is a pre-reading notice for performing start-up storage (holding) before the start of change of the variable display game and executing a continuous effect from before the change depending on the content of the determination (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 makes it easy to understand the number of continuous effects by increasing the number of reach lines until the hold (holding of the target of the pre-reading notice) that triggered the execution of the continuous effect.

JP 2012-45217 A

  However, although the number of executions of continuous production can be understood by increasing the reach line, there is a problem that the player recognizes that it is a change that can not be expected until the hold is triggered, and that the interest of the game will decrease. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to enhance the interest of a game while an effect related to a prefetch notice is being executed.

  In a typical embodiment of the present invention, in a gaming machine including a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area, Starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball as start storage, and information on the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start storage, the corresponding variable display game And a control unit that can cause the display device to display a display corresponding to the start-up memory stored in the start-winning storage unit. In the display device, the pre-judgment means determines whether to display one batch display corresponding to the plurality of start memories or one display for each start memory in the display device. The selection is made based on the determination result.

  The “display device” includes a variable display device. The “prior determination unit” is, for example, a game control device that executes a special figure hold information determination process. “Operating means” includes, for example, an effect button and an effect button switch. The “control means” is, for example, an effect control device. The “display corresponding to the start memory” includes a hold display.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game while an effect related to a prefetch notice is being executed.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the count switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit flag 1 setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big hit determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change start information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure display process transfer setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the special figure display middle process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the special figure display process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A) shows special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (non-time reduction, etc.), and (B) shows special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the time end). It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) 710 of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table which shows the prefetch content of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prefetch notice distribution table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect reception fluctuation frequency (reception period) setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect change process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart (timing chart) which shows the control content of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of effects of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect reception fluctuation frequency setting process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation change process which concerns on the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which concerns on the modification 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine which concerns on the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention is equipped. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the floor part which concerns on the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a movable accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation change process which concerns on the modification 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch command reception process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect change process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the normal (conventional) hold display in the variable display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding collective display in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the pending | holding collective display of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart (timing chart) which shows the control content of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

(First embodiment)
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 4) configured by LEDs (light emitting diodes: light sources) or the like is accommodated in the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 is controlled by controlling the frame decoration device 21. Can be adjusted.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 4) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 4).

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

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

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 3).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. By operating the effect button 17 by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device, variable display means) 35 (see FIG. 2). In the normal gaming state, the effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be a big hit, a unit of the general figure and the special figure variation display game when the variation time reduction function is activated A short-time gaming state (short-time state), a big-hitting gaming state (special gaming state), etc. that can improve the number of executions per hour. Further, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a low probability state corresponding to the high probability state. Note that the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state may occur simultaneously. In the short-time game state, the below-mentioned public power support is executed.

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

[Game board]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 32 (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail 33 on the front surface of the game board main body 32. 31. A front component (side case) is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 32 and outside the guide rail 33. Further, the front right component of the lower right side of the game area 31 is covered with a black transparent certificate plate at the center of the front surface. A game ball is fired from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 31 surrounded by the guide rail 33 to play a game. The game area 31 is provided with a windmill as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like. The area 31 flows down.

  A center case 34 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 31. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 34 is a variable display device (display device) 35 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game for variable display (variable display) of a plurality of identification information. Has been. The variable display device 35 includes, for example, a display unit 35 a such as a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be viewed from the front side of the game board 30 through the window of the center case 34. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or CRT.

  In the fluctuation display device 35, a plurality of special figure fluctuation display areas for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game are provided in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. Characters that produce identification information (special symbols) and a variable display game are displayed. In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  A normal symbol start gate (a normal start gate, a normal start region, a predetermined region) 36 is provided on the center case 34 side of the game region 31. A gate switch (SW) 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 36. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the general chart start gate 36 (a predetermined condition is established), a general map display game (specific variation display game) is executed. Note that a normal symbol start gate (a normal start gate, a normal start region, a predetermined region) 36 may be provided on the left side of the center case 34 in the game region 31.

  Further, three general winning holes 40 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 34. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 40 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 604a to 604m (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 40.

  Also, below the center case 34 is provided a first start winning opening (first starting winning area, start opening 1) 37a for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a reverse "Ha" And a pair of opening / closing members 37c that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area, start opening 2) 37b is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37a or the 2nd starting winning opening 37b, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. That is, the starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b, and the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37a. The winning opening 37b forms a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition.

  The pair of opening / closing members 37c of the second start winning opening 37b 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 first start winning opening 37a is provided above the second starting winning opening 37b, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  When the result of the general fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the opening / closing member 37c is reversed in a “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. It is configured to be opened and changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the second start winning opening 37b.

  Furthermore, below the second start winning opening 37b in the game area 31, an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by turning the upper end side to the front side by a large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening 41a is provided. The special variation winning device 41 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 605 (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside each big prize opening (winning area).

  When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 41, the payout control device 640 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning prize. Control is performed so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of mouth is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14 of the front frame 5. Further, below the special variable winning device 41, an out port 42 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game, second special figure fluctuation display game) in the fluctuation display device 35, and the general game There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a universal variation display game triggered by winning (winning) in the figure start gate 36. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display) 52, a general display change display game change display section (common display display) 53, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps ( Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short-time gaming state occurs and a short-time gaming state occurs. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error that the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, A round display section 59 is provided for displaying the number of rounds (the number of times the opening / closing door 41a of the special variable winning device 41 is opened and closed).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is 7 segments during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the fluctuation display device 35. By flickering the segments of the type indicator, the variable display is performed to switch the special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that it is changing (specific identification information is displayed in a variable manner). When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 has an unsettled start memory number (= hold number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. 1 hold number) is displayed. Specifically, four LED lamps are provided. When the number of holding is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holding 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 display 55 is an unsettled start memory number (= holding number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning opening 37b which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. 2) is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold indicator 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the general map start memory number (= the general map hold number) which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

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

  The error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, for example, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and when a big hit occurs, the round display unit 59 corresponds to the number of rounds (2 rounds (2R) or 15 rounds (15R)). ) Is lit. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, and the direction is changed. The game area 31 flows down while changing the dropping direction by a member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 31, and the normal start gate 36 and the general prize opening 40. , Enter the first start winning port 37a, the second start winning port 37b or the special variable winning device 41 (enter a ball), or flow into the out port 42 provided at the bottom of the game area 31 and discharge from the game area 31 Is done. When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, or the special variable winning device 41, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning port that is won is controlled to be paid out. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 640, the front frame 5 is discharged to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14.

  As described above, a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the general diagram start gate 36 is provided in the general diagram start gate 36. The usual start gate 36 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 37b is converted to the open state, if the game ball passes (enters) the normal start gate 36, the normal start memory number is less than the upper limit of the normal start memory number. Is added (+1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map hold display 56 of the collective display device 50. In this way, the game control device 600 functions as a general diagram start storage unit that stores and holds a general diagram start storage.

  In addition, a random number value for a hit determination (predetermined random number, normal random number value) for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored in the normal figure start memory (normal figure hold). When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived. Details of the random number value for hit determination will be described later.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose display 53 functions as a general-purpose variable display means or a general-purpose display area for displaying a general-purpose symbol. In this case, it is composed of an LED indicating a deviation, and the normal identification information is displayed in a blinking manner by blinking this LED, and the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed. It has become. The game control device 600 performs a general map change display game on the general map display 53 based on the entrance to the general map start gate 36 or each normal map start memory.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stoppage result of the usual figure change display game becomes a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state (a specific state advantageous to the player). This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 37b, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the general symbol display 53 (normal map variable display means) stops in the hit state, and the hit state It becomes. At this time, the second start winning opening 37b is in a state where the open / close member 37c is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 37b is allowed.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning port 37a and a winning ball to the second starting winning port 37b are respectively provided with a first starting port switch 601 (see FIG. 3) and a second starting port switch 602 (FIG. 3). ). The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected as start winning balls in the first special figure variation display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b Detected as the start winning ball of the 2 special figure variation display game, and stored up to 4 balls.

  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 600 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory (start memory) for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 of the center case 34. As described above, the game control device 600 stores, as start-up storage means, the right to execute the special figure variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start-up winning area as a start-up memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (predetermined number of times).

  The game control device 600 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 display 51 or special figure 2) based on a winning in the first starting prize opening 37a or the second starting prize opening 37b or each start memory. A first special figure fluctuation display game or a second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

  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 in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the fluctuation display device 35 is executed. It has become.

  In the decorative special symbol variable display game in the variable display device 35, 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 The display is changed in the order of (special symbols), and the symbols changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped to display the result of the special symbol change display game. In addition, the variation display device 35 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with special decoration symbols corresponding to the number of special figure winning memories stored, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

  Further, when the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b is won at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize-winning device 41 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, since the big prize opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 41 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  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 game is not executed simultaneously. Also, with respect to the decorative special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. However, it may be executed in the same display device or display area. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is not executed simultaneously.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 37a (the second starting winning opening 37b) can be started in a state where the first special figure changing display game (second special figure changing display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory (special drawing start memory) is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The The start memory for executing the first special figure variation display game is referred to as a first special figure start memory, and the start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game is referred to as a second special figure start memory.

  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 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a (second start winning opening 37b) in a state where the display game is not finished or in a special gaming state, the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the first start port switch 601 in the first start winning port 37a, the second start port switch 602 in the second start winning port 37b, the gate switch 603, and the winning port switch are not particularly limited. 604a to 604n, the count switch 605 includes a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). A micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used as the front frame open detection switch 25 on the front frame 5 or the glass frame open detection switch 26 provided on the glass frame 6.

[Game control device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game control device 600 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 3 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 to the input port 623. The signal is input directly. Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

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

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

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

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

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 transmits a control signal to the gaming state notification LED 12, the collective display device 50, the general electric solenoid 27, the big prize opening solenoid 28, the effect control device 700, and the payout control device 640 via the output unit 630. The game machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

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

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 611a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the fluctuation pattern distribution information related to the fluctuation pattern (including shortening fluctuation and normal fluctuation) in which the special figure fluctuation display game does not reach, the fluctuation pattern relating to the fluctuation pattern in which the normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game Distribution information, variation pattern distribution information related to variation pattern for executing special (SP) 1 reach (long reach) in special map variation display game, special (SP) 2 reach (super reach) in special map variation display game There are variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern to be executed, variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach (special reach) in a special figure variation display game that is a big hit. Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device (variable display device 35 in the present embodiment) whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times. In the gaming machine 1 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the plurality of display results become a predetermined special result mode, some of the plurality of display results are still In a stage where no derived display is performed, a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that becomes a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information excluding the identification information that stops last is in a special game state) This is a state in which the special information is stopped with the identification information that can be generated, and the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed. 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. In addition, for example, a state (so-called full rotation reach) in which a variation display is performed by a plurality of special figure variation display areas while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned 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 special figure fluctuation display areas satisfying the condition for the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device in correspondence with the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of predetermined times in each of the left, middle, and right special figure fluctuation display areas in the fluctuation display device 35. After the identification information is variably displayed, if the variability display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right, and middle, the result mode is displayed. A state in which the variable display is stopped in a satisfied state (for example, the same identification information) is a reach state. In addition to this, when the variation display of all the special figure fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two special figure fluctuation display areas among the left, middle, and right ( For example, a state in which the same identification information is obtained (except for a special result mode) may be set as a reach state, and the remaining one special figure variation display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects as a notice effect of the big hit game state (special game state). Normal reach, special 1 reach (long reach), special 2 reach (super reach), premium reach (special reach), etc. are set as reach productions with different possibility of different special outcomes (different reliability) Yes. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premium reach. In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control. As the ROM 611b or the RAM 611c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 690. The launch control device 690 can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

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

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

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

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator. The anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator, and an on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 to the driver 633b.

  The external information terminal 660 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting device 665. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

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

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

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 810, a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the game microcomputer 611 in the event of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the occurrence and recovery of power failure in the game control device 600 A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal.

  A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 800 is supplied to the game control device 600 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 600.

  In the present embodiment, power supply device 800 is configured separately from game control device 600, but backup power supply unit 820 and control signal generation unit 830 are integrated on a separate board or game control device 600, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 600 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 820 and the control signal generation unit 830 are provided on a board different from the power supply device 800 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 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. The backup power supply unit 820 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.

  Further, the backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 611 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 600, and the data stored in the RAM 611c is held even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c. The backup power supply unit 820 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

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

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

[Production control device]
With reference to FIG. 4, an effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 4 controls video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control processor (2ndCPU) 720 that performs the above and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720 730, and a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 for controlling the panel decoration device 760 including LED lamps and the like provided in the center case 34 and the game board 30, and LEDs provided in the front frame 5 and the effect buttons 17. A frame effect LED control circuit 742 for controlling the frame decoration device 21 including the above, a board effect motor for driving and controlling the board effect device 770 including the decoration member 7 and the like for enhancing the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the variable display device 35 A frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an / SOL (solenoid) control circuit 743 and an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 is provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  Further, the effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 that detects that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) that detects that various drive motors are driven. From an input circuit 750 that detects the on / off state of 752a to 752n and other sensors (switches) 87 and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a, and the lower speaker 10b Amplifier circuits 707 and 708 are provided. The effect button 17 and the effect button SW751 constitute operation means capable of generating an operation signal in accordance with the player's operation.

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

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and various control circuits (741 to 744, 707, 708). These are reset. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port included in the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 functions as effect control means for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and the display control means for controlling the display content displayed on the variable display device 35. And a function as sound output control means for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 10.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, main processing executed by the game control device 600 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 600, the step code (number) is represented as “A ***”.

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

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (A1002). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the head address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (A1003). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 starts normally (A1005). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (A1006). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (A1007). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

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

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of A1009 is “N”), the game control device 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (A1010). ~ A1013). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processes of A1010 and A1011, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of A1012 and A1013, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

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

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

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of A1009 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of A1011 or A1013 is “N”). If the checksum value at the time of power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in the processing of A1014 (result of A1016 is “N”), the initialization processing from A1039 to A1043 in FIG. 6 is performed. Run. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of A1016 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, and therefore The process for restoring to the state is executed (A1017 to A1023 in FIG. 6). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (A1017), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (A1018). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (A1019). The area to be reset is a game frame opening monitoring area, a big prize opening illegal winning monitoring area, or the like.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (A1020). When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of A1020 is “N”), the processing after A1023 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save to the flag area (A1021). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (A1022).

  Further, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (A1023). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs. The commands at the time of power failure recovery are a model designation command, a decoration special figure 1 hold number command, a decoration special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a recovery screen command (or a customer waiting demo command).

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (A1039). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (A1040). Then, an initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (A1041). For example, as an area to be initialized, a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo area, and a probability information command (low probability) is set in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery.

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 sets a time value corresponding to the period for outputting the external information related to RWM clear (A1042). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (A1043), and the processes after A1024 are executed. The command at power-on is a model designation command or a power-on command.

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

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

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting for the random number generation circuit (A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are saved in predetermined areas of the RWM as initial values (start values) of various initial value random numbers (A1026). . The initial value random numbers are hit initial value random numbers, jackpot symbol initial value random numbers, and the like. Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (A1027).

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read through the port and the data bus (A1029). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1030). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of A1030 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of A1028 is executed again, and the processing from A1028 to A1030 is executed repeatedly ( Loop processing).

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

  In the initial value random number update process (A1028), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously detected is detected. It is determined whether the number of checks set in the process of A1029 has been reached (A1031). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (result of A1031 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (A1030). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on reaches the number of checks (the result of A1031 is “Y”), the game control device 600 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, processing at the time of occurrence of a power failure is executed (A1032 to A1038).

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

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (A1036), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( A1037). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (A1038), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (A1101). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer is provided with a front register and a back register, and the processing of A1101 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 620 and reading the state of each input port (A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a conventional gate switch 603, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to the information collecting device 665 that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 700, the payout control device 640, etc. (A1104). Specifically, the effect control device 700 is provided with a change pattern command for specifying a change pattern of identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute a power failure recovery process when recovering from a power failure. Or a prize ball command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is transmitted to the payout control device 640.

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

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a winning port switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various winning port switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes special figure game processing for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game (A1108). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a general game process for performing a process related to the general map display game (A1109).

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 23 or the vibration sensor switch 24 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (A1112).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (A1113). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of A1101 is restored (A1114), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (A1115), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. .

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (A1108) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the corresponding special variable winning device 41 is detected by a count switch 605 provided in the special variable winning device 41 to be opened, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the special figure game process timer has already expired or the special figure game process timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game process timer. Is checked (A1203). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of A1203. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  When the special-purpose game process timer has not expired (the result of A1204 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes processes after A1216.

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game sequence to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The branch table is set in the register (A1205). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (A1206). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (A1207), and the process is branched according to the game process number (A1208). The game process number indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game, and indicates the progress state of the special figure variation display game in seven stages of 0 to 6. When the process corresponding to a certain game process number is completed, the game process number is changed to the next number or the like.

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (A1209). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do.

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

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of A1208 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of A1208 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / interval process (A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of A1208 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (A1213). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (A1214). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or whether a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a corresponding to the case where any of the conditions is satisfied. Close. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of A1208 is “6”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a jackpot end process (A1215). In the big hit end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process of A1209 is set. In particular, in the jackpot ending process, the game control device 600 has a normal game mode to be described later when there is a utility support after the jackpot ends (that is, when the game shifts to the normal short game state or the probability change short game state after the jackpot ends). In the flag area, a flag indicating that the winning probability of the normal map variation display game has a high probability and that there is a general power support (high probability & general power support flag) is saved. In the big hit end process, the game control device 600 saves the initial value (for example, 50 times) of the short-time variation count in the short-time variation count area.

  After that, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (the special figure 1 display 51) (A1216). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 1 display 51) is executed (A1217).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (A1218). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (A1219).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-design start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37a or the second start winning port 37b (A1302). The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b, ordinary power) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member of the second starting winning port 37b. It is checked whether or not 37c is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (A1303). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of A1303 is “Y”), the processes after A1306 are executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (the result of A1303 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 37b is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. It is checked (A1304), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (A1305). For example, the number of fraud occurrence determinations is 5.

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 37b cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 37c is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37c is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. In the process of A1305, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of A1305 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines that the game ball is won and invalidated at the second start winning port 37b and is related to the special figure variable display game. Is not executed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (the result of A1305 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning prize port 37b (A1306). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is executed (A1307). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special drawing start port switch common processing (A1302, A1307) in the above-described start port switch monitoring processing will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure starting port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602 because a game ball has won the first starting winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b. This process is executed in common.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602. (A1401, A1402). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of A1402 is “N”), the special view start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. Save to a predetermined area (A1403). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in subsequent processing is made (A1404).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Number of times) is loaded (A1405). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (1406, A1407).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of A1407 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the start port signal output count area of the RWM. Save (A1408).

  After the processing of A1408 is completed, or when the number of times of starting port signal output overflows (the result of A1407 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the monitored starting port switch. It is checked whether or not the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (A1409, A1410). For example, the upper limit value is four.

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit value (the result of A1410 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 hold) to update (A1411).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE part) of the start port switch to be monitored (A1412), and further displays a special figure corresponding to the special figure hold number. A pending number command (ACTION section) is prepared (A1413). Then, command setting processing for setting transmission of the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (A1414).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated special figure hold number (A1415). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the processing of A1404 is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (A1416). Further, a jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (A1417). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (A1418).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (A1419). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area (A1420). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (A1421). The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  Fluctuation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) for determining a variation pattern in the first or second special figure variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in variation display without various reach and reach), Unlike the big hit symbol random number which is updated by the software of the random number generation circuit, it is updated by the game control program. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 600 loads a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of A1418, and executes a special figure hold information determination process (A1422). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit value (result of A1410 is “N”), the game control device 600 prepares a decorative special figure hold number command (overflow command) (A1423), and sets the command. Is executed (A1424).

  On the other hand, in the case where the monitoring target is not the first start port switch 601 (the result of A1431 is “N”), or the command setting process of A1424 is completed, the game control device 600 performs the special figure start port switch common process. Exit.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (A1422) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 10) described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

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

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the execution condition of the prefetch effect (notice) is satisfied (A1501), and determines whether or not the execution condition of the prefetch effect is satisfied (A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, there is no general power support (electric support) and it is not in the special game state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the execution condition for the prefetch effect is always satisfied. Note that it may be determined that the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, the condition for executing the prefetching effect, is not satisfied even when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the power failure recovery. The ordinary power support (electric support) means that the opening and closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is opened and closed at a predetermined time interval (long opening time) and a game ball flows into the second starting winning opening 37b. It means to make it easy to do.

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

  On the other hand, when the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of A1502 is “N”), the game control device 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. That is, in the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won, and during the ordinary power support (electric support) or the big hit, the pre-reading process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is performed. Configured not to run. Note that the prefetching process may not be executed even when the condition for transmitting the prefetching prohibition command, that is, when the number of executions of the variable display game is less than eight after the recovery from the power failure.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination process of A1503 is a big hit (A1504). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of A1504 is “N”), a slip information table is set as a table for selecting the production contents (A1507). Then, the processing after A1508 is executed.

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

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

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires symbol information from the jackpot information table set in the processing of A1506 or the loss information table set in the processing of A1507, and saves the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM. (A1508).

  Then, the game control device 600 acquires the start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (A1509). The start opening winning effect design command is used, for example, to notify the effect control device 700 of a pre-determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory.

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (A1510), and prepares a target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (A1511). For example, reach system information can be notified to the production control device 700 by the start opening prize production command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information set for the start target to be monitored (A1512). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, after executing the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern (A1513), the variation pattern setting process for setting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is performed. Execute (A1514). Here, the first half variation pattern is a variation pattern before reaching the reach state, and the second half variation pattern is a variation pattern after reaching the reach state. The special figure information setting process in step A1512, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A1513, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A1514 are respectively the special figure information setting process in the special figure ordinary process (see FIG. 18), the latter half fluctuation pattern. This is the same as the setting process (see FIG. 19) and the variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 20), and details thereof will be described later.

  The latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (A1513) and the fluctuation pattern setting process (A1514) are processes for selecting one fluctuation pattern from a plurality of fluctuation patterns indicating the fluctuation mode of the identification information. It is executed based on the variation pattern selected by.

  Then, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares the MODE portion of the variation (start opening winning effect) command corresponding to the first variation number of the first variation pattern (A1515), and varies the value of the second variation number of the second variation pattern. Prepared as the ACTION section of the command (A1516), and executes a command setting process for combining them as a start opening prize effect command to be sent to the effect control device 700 (A1517). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (A1518), and the command setting process is executed (A1519). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of A1515 and A1516, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of A1518, and the determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is set to the corresponding start. It is possible to notify the effect control device 700 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the start-up memory display displayed on the variation display device 35, for example, and gives the player the result of the special diagram variation display game before the start timing of the special diagram variation display game. Is notified. Here, the game control device 600 functions as a prior determination unit, and the effect control device 700 functions as a prior notification unit.

[Count switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the count switch monitoring process (A1202) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of count switch monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first checks and determines whether or not the big winning opening of the special prize winning device 41 is being opened (A1601, A1602). If the big winning opening is not being opened (the result of A1602 is “N”), the count switch monitoring process is terminated.

  The game control device 600 checks whether there is an input to the count switch 605 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening when the big winning opening of the big winning opening is being released (the result of A1602 is “Y”). Then, the determination is made (A1603, A1604). When there is no input to the count switch 605 (the result of A1604 is “N”), the count switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is an input to the count switch 605 (the result of A1604 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 updates the winning prize count by one (A1605). Then, it is checked whether or not the updated number of winning prize counts has reached a preset upper limit value (for example, 9) (A1606, A1607).

  The game control device 600 clears the special figure game processing timer to 0 (A1608) when the number of winning prizes reaches the upper limit (the result of A1607 is “Y”). Thereafter, the count switch monitoring process is terminated.

  If the result of the count switch monitoring process A1602 is “Y”, the process number “4” is set in the fanfare / interval process (A1212). For this reason, after the special figure game process timer is cleared to 0, it is determined that the time is up in the processes of A1203 and A1204 of the special figure game process (FIG. 8). (A1213).

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (A1209) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (A2001, A2002).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of A2002 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is zero. (A2003, A2004). In this way, by performing the special figure 2 reservation number check (A2001) before the special figure 1 reservation number check (A2003), the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) can be obtained. Also, the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) advantageous to the player is preferentially executed.

  Furthermore, when the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (the result of A2004 is “Y”), the game control device 600 checks and determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration has already started (A2005, A2006). . If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (result of A2006 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A2007). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (A2008), and a command setting process is executed (A2009).

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of A2006 is “Y”), the gaming control device 600 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, and the customer waiting demo. Since the command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 700, the processing after A2010 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (A2010). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of A2004 is “N”), that is, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed, the game control device 600 performs the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1. Execute (A2011). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table for shifting to the special-fluctuating process is executed (A2012). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation, the special figure change display on the special figure display Processing for setting information for controlling the game (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure display, etc.) is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 in A2011 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Similarly, when the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (the result of A2002 is “N”), that is, when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed, the game control device 600 performs the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1. Is executed (A2013). Then, the special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (A2014). The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 in A2013 is equivalent to the process in which the special figure 1 is replaced with the special figure 2 and the big hit flag 1 is replaced with the big hit flag 2 in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1, and the description thereof is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (A2011) in the above-described special figure usual process (FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process that is performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, determines whether or not the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is a big hit, determines a symbol to be stopped (stop symbol), and then Determine various variation patterns.

  First, the game control device 600 executes a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting outlier information or big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (A2101). . Details of the big hit flag 1 setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the game control device 600 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol in the special figure 1 variable display game (A2102). Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 600 saves the test signal corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) (A2103). The signal continues to be output until the data value changes. Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern information set by the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (A2104).

  Next, the game control device 600 sets and prepares a special figure 1 fluctuation flag (during fluctuation flag) (A2105), and saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (A2106).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 prepares a table (for special figure 1) for setting information on the fluctuation pattern (A2107), and sets the various parameters (special figure information) for determining the fluctuation pattern. A setting process is executed (A2108). Details of the special figure information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the second half variation pattern setting process for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure 1 variation display game is executed (A2109). Further, based on the parameter set in A2108 and the latter half fluctuation pattern set in A2109, a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern is executed (A2110). Details of the latter half variation pattern setting process and the variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes a variation start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (A2111), and ends the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1. Details of the change start information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
Next, details of the big hit flag 1 setting process (A2101) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the big hit flag 1 setting process according to the embodiment of this invention. The big hit flag 2 setting process is equivalent to the big hit flag 1 setting process in which the special figure 1 is replaced with the special figure 2 and the big hit flag 1 is replaced with the big hit flag 2 and is performed in the same manner as the big hit flag 1 setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the big hit flag 1 setting process, first, the big hit flag 1 is set to OFF and the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 (A2201), and then from the random number save area for the special figure 1 of the RWM. The jackpot random number is loaded and prepared (A2202), and a jackpot determination process (A2203) is performed for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Details of the jackpot determination process in A2203 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in A2203 is a big hit (the result of A2203 is “Y”), the big hit flag 1 is set to ON and the big hit flag 1 is overwritten and saved (A2205) ), The RWM random number save area is cleared to 0 (A2206), and the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in A2203 is not a big hit (the result of A2204 is “N”), the process shifts to A2206 in a state where the information is saved in the big hit flag 1 and the subsequent processing is performed. I do.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A2102) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention. The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is equivalent to the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process in which the special figure 1 is replaced with the special figure 2 and the big hit flag 1 is replaced with the big hit flag 2. Done in the same way.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (A2301, A2302). When it is a big hit (the result of A2302 is “Y”), the big hit symbol table of special figure 1 is set (A2303), and the big hit symbol random number is loaded from the big hit symbol random number saving area (for special figure 1) (A2304) . The jackpot symbol table defines a determination value of a jackpot symbol random number indicating a stop symbol number distribution rate and a stop symbol number corresponding to the determination value. Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (A2305), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (A2306). The stop symbol number at the time of big hit is 1-21, for example.

  After that, it is determined whether the power transmission support is in progress (A2307). If the power transmission support is in progress (the result of A2307 is “Y”), the special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the time of high probability and time reduction is displayed. Preparation (A2308) is performed, and stop symbol information (big hit symbol information) setting processing (A2310) at the time of big hit is performed. In addition, when the power transmission support is not in progress (the result of A2307 is “N”), a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at low probability is prepared (A2309), and the big hit stop symbol information (big hit symbol information) A setting process (A2310) is performed. Thereafter, processing (A2313) for setting a decoration special figure command table is performed.

  In the stop symbol information setting process (A2310), the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol information area of the RWM. At this time, since the different stop symbol information table is used depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbol information acquired depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported Can be different. Next, a winning symbol flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol flag area. After that, the upper limit value information of the number of rounds corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area, and the opening information of the big winning opening corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and the big winning opening opening information area To save.

  If it is not a big hit (the result of A2302 is “N”), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (A2311), and the symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number at the time of loss (loss of symbol information) ) Is saved in the stop symbol information area (A2312). The stop symbol number at the time of disconnection is 0, for example. And the process which sets a decoration special figure command table is performed (A2313). Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After performing the process of setting the decoration special figure command table (A2313), the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (A2314), and the decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) is set (A2315). ), The command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (A2316). Note that a decoration special figure command (ACTION) is defined on the decoration special figure command table. This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 700 later. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 (A2317), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A2013), the same process is executed.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, the details of the big hit determination process (A2203) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure for jackpot determination processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the big hit determination process, first, a process (A2401) of setting a lower limit determination value for big hit determination is performed. For example, if the value of the big hit random number is 0 to 65536, the lower limit determination value can be set to 59571. Thereafter, it is checked whether the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value, that is, whether the value of the big hit random number read in A2202 in FIG. 15 is less than the lower limit value of the big hit random number hit judgment value. The determination is made (A2402, A2403).

  When the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A2403 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the probability of the big hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state (A2404). If it is in a high probability state (result of A2403 is “Y”), an upper limit determination value at the time of high probability is set (A2405), and if it is in a low probability state (result of A2404 is “N”), An upper limit judgment value at a low probability is set (A2406). For example, if the value of the big hit random number is 0 to 65536, the upper limit determination value at high probability can be set to 61450, and the upper limit determination value at low probability can be set to 59758. Thereafter, it is checked and determined whether the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (A2407, A2408). When the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of A2408 is “Y”), a deviation is set as the jackpot determination result in the special figure variation display game (A2409), and the value of the jackpot random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value In this case (A2408 result is “N”), the jackpot is set as the jackpot determination result in the special figure variation display game (A2410), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, even when the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A2403 is “Y”), the big hit judgment result in the special figure variation display game is set as a deviation (A2409), and the big hit judgment processing is ended. To do.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting process (A2108) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure information setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure information setting process, first, the special figure 1 variation flag prepared in A2105 of the special figure 1 variation start process is used as a flag indicating the target special figure, and the symbol discrimination flag area for RWM work. (A2501). Subsequently, the target special figure hold number is loaded as the information generation parameter 1 (A2502), and the special effect information is loaded as the information generation parameter 2 (A2503). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal power support state (short-time operation state) (A2504). If it is determined that the power transmission support state is not set (the result of A2504 is “N”), a value indicating no power transmission support is set as the information generation parameter 3 (A2505), and the process proceeds to A2512.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in A2504 that the power transmission support state is set (the result of A2504 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not it is in a high probability state (A2506). When it is determined that the state is not the high probability state (the result of A2506 is “N”), the value of the low probability state and the general power support state is set as the information generation parameter 3 (A2507), and the process proceeds to A2512. On the other hand, if it is determined in A2506 that the state is a high probability state (the result of A2506 is “Y”), it is checked whether or not the information generation parameter 2 is a value during execution of the special effect (A2508).

  If it is determined in A2509 that the value is during execution of the special effect (the result of A2509 is “Y”), the value during execution of the special effect is set as the information generation parameter 3 (A2510), and the process proceeds to A2512. . On the other hand, if it is determined in A2509 that it is not a value during execution of special effects (the result of A2509 is “N”), a value indicating a high probability state and a general power support state is set as the information generation parameter 3 (A2511). .

  In A2512, the first half fluctuation information 1 is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 3, and saved in the first half fluctuation information 1 area. Subsequently, the first half fluctuation information 2 is generated based on the information generation parameter 2, saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area (A2513), and the work symbol information is loaded as the information generation parameter 4 (A2514). Subsequently, the work design determination flag is loaded as the information generation parameter 5 (A2515), the first-half variable group information is generated based on the information generation parameters 4, 5, and is saved in the target first-half variable group information area (A2516). ). Subsequently, the latter half fluctuation group information is generated based on the information generation parameter 1, saved in the target latter half fluctuation group information area (A2517), and the fluctuation group selection table pointer is generated based on the information generation parameters 2, 4, and 5. Then, it prepares (A2518) and ends the special figure information setting process.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter-half fluctuation pattern setting process (A2109) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, first, a process for calculating and preparing the address of the fluctuation group selection table corresponding to the fluctuation group selection table pointer generated in step A2518 of the special figure information setting process. (A2601). There are as many addresses as the number of variable group selection table pointers.

  Next, it is determined by checking whether or not the stop symbol information (A2310 or A2312) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is symbol information at the time of disconnection (A2602, A2603). . In the case of symbol information at the time of loss (result of A2603 is “Y”), after loading the latter-half variation group information from the target latter-half variation group information area (A2604), an address corresponding to the latter-half variation group information is added. A process of calculating and preparing as a variation group selection table (A2605) is performed, and the process proceeds to A2606. Here, additional calculation is performed to change the variable group selection table for each number of holds, but the number of holds is not affected during a big hit. Even if it is not symbol information at the time of loss (result of A2603 is “N”), the process proceeds to A2606.

  Subsequently, after preparing by loading the fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the target area as a random number for determination for selecting the latter half fluctuation pattern group of the special figure fluctuation display game (A2606), it relates to the specification of the latter half fluctuation selection table. A 2-byte sorting process (A2607) is performed.

  Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained by performing the 2-byte distribution process (A2608), as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, The fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded and prepared from the target area (A2609), and a distribution process for specifying the latter half fluctuation number is performed (A2610).

  Next, a process (A2611) for obtaining the latter half fluctuation number obtained by performing the sorting process is performed, and the latter half fluctuation number is saved in the latter half fluctuation number area targeted for the RWM (A2612). The pattern setting process ends.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern setting process (A2110) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the variation pattern setting process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the first variation group information is loaded from the target first variation group information area (A2701), and the address of the first variation group table corresponding to the first variation group information is obtained. Calculate (A2702). There are as many addresses as the number of first-half variable group information. Next, the second half variation number is loaded from the target second half variation number area (A2703), and the processing corresponding to the latter half variation number is calculated using the calculated first half variation group table (A2704).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the latter half variation number is a number indicating “unreachable variation” (A2705, A2706). If the latter half variation number is a number indicating nonreach variation (A2706). When the result is “Y”), the first half fluctuation information 1 is loaded from the target first half fluctuation information 1 area (A2707), and the process proceeds to A2709. If the second-half variation number is not a number indicating “reach without reach” (the result of A2706 is “N”), the first-half variation information 2 is loaded (A2708) from the target first-half variation information 2 area, and the process proceeds to A2709. To do.

  Next, in A2709, an address corresponding to the first half variation information is calculated using the calculated table. There are as many addresses as the first half variation information 1 or 2. Then, after obtaining and preparing the address of the first half variation selection table from the calculated address (A2710), the variation pattern random number 3 is used as a determination random number for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. The area is loaded and prepared (A2711), and a distribution process (A2712) for specifying the first-half variation number is performed. Next, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution process is acquired and prepared (A2713), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (A2111) in the special figure 1 change start process 1 (FIG. 14) described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of change start information setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number save areas of the change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 to be RWM are cleared to 0 (A2801), and the first half change time value table is set (A2802). The first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (A2803).

  Subsequently, the latter half variation time value table is set (A2804), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (A2805). Then, the first-half variation time value and the latter-half variation time value are added (A2806), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A2807).

  Next, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (A2808), and the value of the second half fluctuation number is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (A2809), and command setting processing (A2810) is performed. . Subsequently, a symbol information command is loaded from the decoration special command area, prepared (A2811), and command setting processing (A2812) is performed.

  Thus, unlike the time of the special figure hold information determination process (preliminary determination process), at the start of the fluctuation, the values of the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are determined in order to set the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. The variation pattern information (number) after the determination is transmitted to the effect control device 700.

  Next, a decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (A2813), and an address of a random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (A2814). Then, the special figure hold number corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is updated by −1 (A2815), a decorative special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (A2816), and command setting processing ( A2817) is performed.

  Next, the random number save area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is shifted (A2818), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (A2819), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (A1210) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special figure changing processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol variation processing, first, it is determined by checking whether the symbol information (A2310 or A2312) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting processing is out of symbol information (missing symbol information). (A3001 or A3002).

  Next, when the symbol information is missing symbol information (the result of A3002 is “Y”), it is determined by checking whether the latter half variation number is a reachless variation number (A3003, A3004). When it is a change without reach (the result of A3004 is "Y"), a special figure display time pointer (for example, 0) is set when the special figure change display game is lost and there is no reach (A3005). When there is a change with reach (the result of A3004 is “N”), a special figure display time pointer (for example, 1) is set when the special figure change display game is out of reach and there is a reach (A3006). On the other hand, when the symbol information is symbol information (hit symbol information) at the time of jackpot (the result of A3002 is “N”), a special symbol display time pointer (for example, 2) when the special symbol variation display game is a jackpot is set. (A3007).

  Next, a special figure display time table for determining the special figure display time is set for the special figure display time pointer (A3008), and the special figure display time corresponding to the special figure display time pointer is acquired (A3009). The display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A3010). Subsequently, a special figure display mid-process transition setting process for shifting to a special figure display mid-process is performed (A3011). Details of the special figure display process transition setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special map display process transition setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure display process transition setting process (A3011) in the special figure changing process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure display process transition setting processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure display process transition setting process, first, the process number “2” related to the special figure display process is set (A3101) in the table, and then the special figure game process number area. The processing number is saved in (A3102). Next, a signal related to the end of fluctuation in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (A3103, A3104). In addition, the control timer initial value is saved in the symbol determination number signal control timer area related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game (A3105). Thereafter, information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52). The process (A3106, A3107) for saving the flag related to the change stop) to the corresponding change control flag area is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (A1211) in the special figure game process (FIG. 8) described above will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure changing processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (A4001), and the RWM big hit flag 2 area is loaded. Is performed (A4002).

  Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked to determine whether or not the jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (A4003, A4004). When the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (the result of A4004 is “N”), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (A4005), and the big hit flag 1 area Is cleared (A4006). Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked to determine whether or not the jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (A4007, A4008). When the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (the result of A4008 is “Y”), a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM. (A4009) and the process proceeds to A4012. As a signal relating to the start of the special figure 1 big hit, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the active signal of the accessory continuous operating device is turned on, and the special figure 1 big hit signal is turned on. When the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of A4008 is “N”), the process proceeds to A4027.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (the result of A4004 is “Y”), processing for clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (A4010) is performed, and the big hit (second figure 2) of the second special figure variation display game is performed. The test signal related to the start of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (A4011), and the process proceeds to A4012. As a signal relating to the start of the special figure 2 big hit, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the active signal of the accessory continuous operating device is turned on, and the special figure 2 big hit signal is turned on.

  After A4009 or A4011, processing for setting the round number upper limit value table is performed (A4012). In the round number upper limit value table, the round number upper limit value and the round LED pointer are defined in association with each other. Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round number upper limit value is saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (A4013). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag is acquired, and the round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (A4014).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (A4015), and the command setting process is performed. (A4016). Subsequently, the stop symbol information set in the stop symbol setting process is loaded from the stop symbol information area of the RWM, a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (A4017), and the command setting process is performed (A4018). ).

  After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (A4019), and a command setting process is performed (A4020).

  Next, the special prize opening information is loaded from the special prize opening information area, the external information data (signal) corresponding to the special prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM, and the variable is displayed as a normal map. External information data (signal) corresponding to the probability state (high / low probability) that is a hit result in the game and the special figure variation display game is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (A4021).

  A fanfare time (for example, 9 seconds) corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (A4022), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (A4023). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings saved in the prize winning portion illegal winning number area (A4024), the illegal winning prize fraud monitoring period flag indicates that it is outside the fraud monitoring period. The flag is saved (A4025).

  And the process which prepares the table for transfering to a fanfare / interval process is performed (A4026), and a special figure change process is complete | finished. Specifically, the process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, the process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the variation pattern distribution information saved in the variation pattern distribution information area in the jackpot end process are stored in the table. A process of clearing (clearing to 0) or the like is performed.

  Further, if the result of checking the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit at A4008 (the result of A4008 is “N”), the second half of the special figure display processing of FIG. 25 is executed. Is called. A process of determining whether or not the gaming state is a short gaming state when the variation time reduction function of the special figure variation display game and the normal figure variation display game is activated is performed (A4027).

  Here, when the gaming state is not the short-time gaming state (the result of A4027 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (A4033) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (the result of A4027 is “Y”), the number of times that the special figure variation display game is played in the short-time operation state (that is, the initial value of the short-time variation number) (for example, 50 times) After updating (-1) the number of time-varying fluctuations related to (A4028), it is determined whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations after the update is 0 (A4029). Here, when the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (the result of A4029 is “N”), the process shifts to A4033 and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (A4033) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Do.

  On the other hand, in A4029, when the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (the result of A4029 is “Y”), that is, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the short-time gaming state. If completed, a probability information command for ending the short-time gaming state is prepared (A4030), and command setting processing is performed (A4031). Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (for time-end completion) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed (A4032), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special figure transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (A2010 or A4033) in the special figure normal process (FIG. 13) or the special figure displaying process (FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 26A is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 sets the process number to 0 in order to execute the special figure routine process (A4101). Then, the process number set in the special figure game process number area is saved (A4102).

  The game control device 600 further resets the variable symbol determination flag area (A4103), and saves the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A4104). This is because the special game is not executed when the special figure routine process is executed, and the game ball that has won the big winning opening at this time is determined to be an illegal prize.

[Special figure transition setting process 2]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (A4032) in the special figure display process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 26B is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is a process executed at the end of the time reduction in order to execute the special figure normal process after the time reduction ends.

  First, the game control device 600 sets the process number to 0 in order to execute the special figure routine process (A4201). Then, the process number set in the special figure game process number area is saved (A4202).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 saves a signal related to the end of the time reduction in the external information output data area (A4203), and saves a signal related to the end of the time reduction in the test signal output data area (A4204). The game control device 600 saves a low-probability number in the game state display number area (A4205) in order to display a low probability state in a not-shown game state display number display area (A4205). In addition, a flag (low probability & no general power support flag) indicating that the winning probability of the normal map display game is low and there is no general power support is saved (A4206). If there is a public power support during the short-running state after the big hit, the winning probability of the normal figure change display game is high in the normal figure game mode flag area by the big hit end process (A1215). A flag indicating that there is power support (high probability & flag with power support) is saved.

  Then, the game control device 600 saves the special figure low probability flag in the special figure game mode flag area (A4207), and saves the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (A4208). Next, the game control device 600 resets the variation symbol determination flag area (A4209), and finally resets the special effect information for setting (for distribution) area (A4210).

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 of the presentation control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. In the flowchart of the processing executed by the effect control device 700 (mainly the main control microcomputer 710), the step code (number) is represented as “B ***”.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (B1002), and CPU initialization processing is executed (B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (B1005).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (B1006), and permits the interrupt (B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600 is executable.

  The main control microcomputer 710 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (B1008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (B1003) and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Next, if the player operates the effect button 17, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a process (input process) for reading an operation signal (operation information) indicating that the operation has been performed (B1009). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a button effect setting process according to the detection of the operation signal (operation information) of the effect button 17 (B1010). Details of the button effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 (B1011). Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a test mode process (B1012). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (B1011) ( B1013). In the 1st scene control process, the display contents of the screen are controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed. Details of the 1st scene control processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (B1014). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720 (B1015).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 10 (B1016). Further, a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (panel decoration device 760, frame decoration device 21) made of LEDs or the like is executed (B1017), and further, an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, a movable illumination 9, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the effect devices (board effect device 770, frame effect device 22) is executed (B1018).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as an effect random number (B1019), and returns to the process of B1008. Thereafter, the processing from B1008 to B1019 is repeated.

[Button production setting process]
Next, details of the button effect setting process (B1010) in the 1st CPU main process (FIG. 27) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of button effect setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether other button effects are being executed in addition to the button effects related to the button effect setting process (B1101). Here, the button effect is an effect executed in response to an operation of the effect button 17 or an operation signal (operation information). If another button effect is being executed (the result of B1101 is “Y”), the current button effect setting process is terminated.

  When another button effect is not being executed (the result of B1101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 indicates a button effect enable flag (button effect enable information) to be described later indicating that the button effect is available. Is set to ON (B1102). When the button effect possible flag is set to OFF (the result of B1102 is “N”), the current button effect setting process is terminated.

  When the button effect enable flag is set on (the result of B1102 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 prompts the player to press the effect button 17, and the display unit of the variable display device 35 Predetermined display data is set to perform a predetermined display (PUSH display or the like) in 35a, or effect button LED emission data is set to light or blink the LED inside the effect button 17 (B1103). The predetermined display data is used in an effect command editing process (B1015) for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720, whereby a predetermined display is performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. As the predetermined display, there are a character display of “PUSH” and a graphic display of a button. The effect button LED emission data is used in the decoration control process (B1017), and thereby, the LED inside the effect button 17 is controlled to be lit or blinking.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the operation signal (operation information) of the effect button 17 read in B1009 has been detected (B1104). When an operation signal of the effect button 17 is detected (judgment of B1104 is “Y”), an effect button operation flag (effect button operation) indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated (operation or an operation signal has been received) Information) is set to ON, and the operation (operation signal) of the effect button 17 is accepted (B1105). The effect button operation flag is saved in the RAM 711, for example. When the effect button operation flag is turned on (effect button operation reception), the effect (display image) on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is changed as described later. When the operation signal of the effect button 17 is not detected (B1104 is “N”), the current button effect setting process is terminated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (B1013) in the 1st main process (FIG. 27) described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (B1201). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of B1201 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, and thus the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of B1201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 is received ( B1202). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of B1202 is “N”), the processing after B1207 is executed. The scene change command is a command corresponding to processing of B1208 to B1216, which will be described later, and is, for example, a “power-on command”, a power failure recovery command, a “variation pattern command”, or the like.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has received the scene change command (the result of B1202 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (B1203). Further, it is determined whether a valid command is received (B1204). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. When the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (the result of B1204 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing after B1207.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a valid command (result of B1204 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (B1205). Furthermore, an effect request flag is set (B1206). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (B1211) described later.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing according to the received identifier of the scene change command (B1207).

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes the power-on process when the received command identifier indicates “power-on command” (B1208). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  When the received identifier of the command indicates “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (B1209). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command identifier indicates “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (B1210). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled.

  When the received command identifier indicates “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-fluctuation processing (B1211). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command identifier indicates “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes symbol stop processing (B1212). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

  If the received command identifier indicates “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes fanfare processing (B1213). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-round processing when the identifier of the received command indicates “large-open-release n-th command” (B1214). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command identifier indicates “interval command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes interval processing (B1215). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  The main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process when the identifier of the received command indicates “ending command” (B1216). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  Subsequently, when the execution of the process based on each command is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol command reception process for receiving a symbol command (B1217). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command reception process for receiving a decorative special figure hold number command (B1218). The decorative special figure hold number command (special figure hold number command) is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes prefetch command reception processing (B1219). The prefetch command reception process is a process for setting a hold display effect or the like based on a prefetch command (also referred to as a prior determination command). In the prefetch command receiving process, the main control microcomputer 710 receives and receives a start opening prize effect symbol command (preliminary effect symbol command) and a start opening prize effect command (preliminary effect command) as a prefetch command (preliminary determination command). The contents of the prior determination command are saved in the corresponding start storage area (part of the RAM 711) as pre-read information (pre-read result). For this reason, the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 also serves as a start storage means with a predetermined upper limit number (predetermined number of times) using the right to execute the special figure display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area as the start storage. ) Can be stored.

  The main control microcomputer 710 acquires the start memory design information from the start opening winning effect command as pre-read information, and acquires the start system reach system information from the start opening winning effect command. The main control microcomputer 710 determines from the symbol information whether the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory is a loss or a big hit, and further determines the prefetch information (the information of the determination result of the loss / big hit and the reach system) Based on the information), settings relating to the pre-reading notice effect (including the specific image display effect) are made.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (B1220). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
Next, details of the prefetch command reception process (B1219) in the first scene control process (FIG. 29) described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of prefetch command reception processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the existence of a start memory waiting for reception of a prior determination command (prefetch command) (B1301), and determines whether or not the corresponding start memory exists (B1302). If there is no corresponding start-up memory (the result of B1302 is “N”), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if the corresponding start-up memory exists (result of B1302 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prior determination command has been received (B1303). If a prior determination command has not been received (the result of B1303 is “N”), the current prefetch command reception process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a pre-determination command (the result of B1303 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the content of the received pre-determination command in the corresponding start storage area (part of the RAM) (B1304). ).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the symbol information of the startup memory from the startup opening winning symbol command that has been received (B1305). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory is out of order (B1306).

  When the result of the variable display game is out of place (the result of B1306 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the outlook prefetching notice allocation table 1 as a table for allocating the pre-production (B1307). ). On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game is not out of sync, that is, if the game is a big hit (the result of B1306 is “N”), the big-ahead prefetch notice allocation table 2 is set (B1308). The prefetch notice allocation table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the reach system information of the start memory from the start opening winning effect command already received (B1309). Further, from the table and reach system information set in the processing of B1307 or B1308, the presence / absence of prefetching notice and the type (mode) of prefetching notice are selected by random lottery (B1310). Then, referring to the table as shown in FIG. 31, as a hold prefetching notice, a hold display mode corresponding to the type of the selected prefetch notice (prefetch notice effect) is displayed in the start memory display area (hold display area). Display setting is performed (B1311). The start storage display area (holding display area) is a partial area of the display unit 35 a of the variable display device 35. If there is a pre-reading notice, a specific image display effect is set as a continuous effect of the pre-reading notice (B1312). Here, the specific image display effect is a display effect that displays a specific image such as a prefetching character or character, and is a continuous effect performed as part of the prefetching notice. The type of the pre-reading notice (that is, the holding display mode and the presence / absence of the specific image display effect) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not there is a specific image display effect (whether or not to execute the specific image display effect) based on the selection result of B1310 (B1313). When there is a specific image display effect (the result of B1313 is “Y”), a specific image display effect flag (specific image display effect execution information) indicating that there is a specific image display effect is set to ON (B1314). The specific image display effect flag is saved in the RAM 711, for example. If there is no specific image display effect (the result of B1313 is “N”), the current prefetch command reception process is terminated.

[Pre-reading notice]
Here, the aspect of the prefetch notice (prefetch notice effect) will be described. In the look-ahead notice of the first embodiment of the present invention, the start memory display (hold display) displayed on the variable display device 35 is changed and a specific image (character image or the like) is displayed as necessary. A specific image display effect is performed. FIG. 31A is a diagram illustrating an example of a prefetch notice type (prefetch notice mode) according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), the prefetching notice type indicates the first prefetching notice and the second prefetching according to the reliability (expectation) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory of the object of the prefetching notice. Three types of notifications are defined: a notice and a third prefetch notice. Specifically, the reliability (expected degree) is set to increase in the order of the first prefetch notice, the second prefetch notice, and the third prefetch notice.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the hold display mode of each pre-reading notice is different in the color of the start memory display. In addition to the colors stored in the start memory, the shape may be changed or blinked.

  In addition, in the above, when there is any prefetching notice (first prefetching notice, second prefetching notice, or third prefetching notice), the specific image display effect is always set (that is, prefetching notice). Both the pre-reading notice and the specific image display effect are always performed). However, with reference to a table as shown in FIG. 31B, presence / absence of a specific image display effect (continuous effect of prefetching notice) may be set corresponding to the type of prefetching notice. In this case, in the table as shown in FIG. 31B, presence / absence of the specific image display effect is set for each pre-reading notice, and in B1312, FIG. The presence or absence of a specific image display effect may be set corresponding to the type of the notice effect. That is, the higher the reliability (expectation) of the pre-reading notice, the more the specific image display effect is performed. When the reliability (expectation) of the pre-reading notice is low, the specific image display effect may not be performed. .

  The control of the start memory display is executed by the effect control device 700, and the effect control device 700 controls the start memory display mode so as to suggest the expectation level (reliability) of the special figure variation display game. It functions as a display means.

  Next, the prefetch notice allocation (selection) table will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetching notice allocation table according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 32A shows the prefetching notice allocation table 1 when the result of the variable display game corresponding to the corresponding start memory is out of date, and FIG. 32B shows the prefetching notice distribution table 2 when the big hit.

  In the prefetching notice allocation table, the prefetching notice type and the selection rate of the corresponding prefetch notice type are set for each reach system information. Also, the higher the reach reliability, the easier it is to select the type of prefetching notice with higher expectation. In addition, when the result of the variable display game is a big hit, it is easy to execute a prefetch notice with higher reliability. In FIG. 32A, “no reach” corresponds to a shortening variation and a normal variation.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (B1211) in the first scene control process (FIG. 29) will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the effect request flag of B1206 is set (B1401). When the effect request flag is set (result of B1401 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears the information of the effect button 17 (PB, push button) (B1402). The effect button information is input information input by the effect button 17 via the effect button SW751.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (B1403). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination 9 and the electric accessory (movable accessory) is set according to the contents of the production. Further, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a variation number management process for managing the variation number that is the number of times of execution of the decoration special figure variation display game (B1404).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 performs a button effect acceptance variation number setting process (button effect acceptance period setting process) for setting the button effect acceptance variation number as the button effect acceptance period (B1405). The button effect acceptance variation number is a predetermined variation number that allows the operation of the effect button 17 for button effect. That is, the main control microcomputer 710 determines a predetermined number of fluctuations from the start of the special figure variation display game by the current variation process during a period during which a button operation for executing a button effect can be received (a predetermined button effect reception period). Is set to the period until the special figure fluctuation display game ends. The details of the button effect acceptance variation number setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation pattern information setting process for setting the variation pattern, details of the effect during the variation, and the like (B1406). Details of the variation pattern information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (B1407). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 responds to the information set in the variation pattern information setting process, and starts or stops the variation display in the decorative special figure variation display game executed by the variation display device 35, and the specific image (effect A scene sequence table is set for managing the execution timing and display time of various displays such as display of character images (B1408). The decorative special figure variation display game is executed in accordance with the set scene sequence table. The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a seed value of a random number for determining the production information so as not to cause the production. Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation time setting process for setting a variation time corresponding to the set variation pattern (B1409), and clears the effect request flag (B1410).

  On the other hand, when the production request flag is not set (when the scene change command is not received) (the result of B1401 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 changes the display production state by the update timer. Determine whether to change. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (B1411). If the update timer has not expired (the result of B1411 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the current variation process.

  On the other hand, when the update timer times out (the result of B1411 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether the specific image display effect flag of B1314 is set to ON (B1412). When the specific image display effect flag is set to ON (result of B1412 is “Y”), an effect change process is performed to execute the specific image display effect (B1413), and the process proceeds to B1415. When the specific image display effect flag is set to OFF (the result of B1412 is “N”), the specific image display effect is not finished or executed (B1414), and the process proceeds to B1415. In order to end the specific image display effect, for example, display data relating to the specific image (image such as a character) is deleted from the scene sequence table. Note that when the specific image display effect flag is set to ON just before the end of the change (final scene), the time until the next change is short, so that the process proceeds to B1414 and the specific image display effect is not executed. Good.

  Next, the next scene data set in the scene sequence table is set (B1415), and it is determined whether it is the final scene (B1416). If the current scene is not the final scene, the current variation process is terminated, and if it is the final scene, the end of the variation display game is set (B1417).

[Button production reception frequency setting processing]
Next, the details of the button effect acceptance variation number setting process (B1405) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a button effect acceptance variation number setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the specific image display effect flag (B1314) indicating execution of the specific image display effect is set to ON (B1501). If the specific image display effect flag is set to ON (the result of B1501 is “Y”), is the button effect enable flag (button effect enable information) indicating that the button effect is possible set to OFF? Determination is made (B1502). When the button effect available flag is OFF at this time (the result of B1502 is “Y”), since the button effect acceptance variation count has not yet been set, the button effect acceptance variation count at which the button effect can be performed is set here. (B1503), a button effect possible flag indicating that button effect is possible is set to ON (B1504). The button effect possible flag is saved in the RAM 711, for example.

  The number of button effect acceptance fluctuations is the current number of holds. By the processing of A2815 immediately before the start of fluctuation, the current number of holds is equal to the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of holds at the start of the prefetch notice (when the prefetch notice is set). More specifically, when the prefetch notice starts, the process is B1310-B1314 in the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 30). In this way, the button production acceptance period (player intervention period) in which the player can perform the button production to intervene in the production is from the first fluctuation start after the pre-reading notice to the start of the change related to the hold of the target of the pre-reading notice. Can be set to a period. Thereby, the button effect in which the player intervenes is performed in units of one change, and the button effect end timing can be prevented from becoming indefinite. In addition, since it is unclear when the start winning is made (the winning timing is indefinite), it is possible to prevent the button effect from starting when the winning changes. In this embodiment, the number of reservations (the number of unstored start-up memories) is based on the special figure 1 reservation number, but may be the special figure 2 reservation number.

  When the button effect enable flag is currently on (the result of B1502 is “N”), or after B1504, the main control microcomputer 710 determines that the change related to the decoration special figure change display game is the number of button effect acceptance changes. (I.e., whether or not the button effect reception period has ended) is determined (B1505). When the change is performed by the number of times of button effect acceptance change (the result of B1505 is “Y”), the button effect enable flag is set to OFF to prevent the button effect from being performed (B1506), and the specific image display effect is ended. Therefore, the specific image display effect flag is set to OFF (B1507), and the current button effect acceptance fluctuation number setting process is terminated. If the change has not been performed for the number of button effect acceptance fluctuations (the result of B1505 is “N”), the current button effect acceptance change frequency setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specific image display effect flag is set to OFF (the result of B1501 is “N”), the button effect acceptance variation count is set to zero so that the button effect cannot be performed (B1508), and the button effect enable flag Is set to OFF (B1509).

[Direction change processing]
Next, details of the effect changing process (B1413) in the above-described changing process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the effect changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention. During the fluctuation related to the special figure fluctuation display game, the production is changed by the production change processing.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 reduces the display range of the variable display of the identification information (numerals, etc.) so that the specific image (character image, etc.) can be displayed. Display setting is made (B1601), and display data relating to the specific image is additionally set in the scene sequence table (B1602).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the button effect enable flag is set to ON (B1603). When the button effect enable flag is set to ON (result of B1603 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the effect button operation flag is set to ON (B1604). When the effect button operation flag is set to OFF (the result of B1604 is “N”), the current effect change process is terminated. If the button effect enable flag is set to OFF (the result of B1603 is “N”), the current effect change process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the production button operation flag is set to ON (result of B1604 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines the specific image according to the prefetching notice type (that is, the prefetching result) set in B1310. The display data relating to (image such as a character) is changed to other display data, set in the scene sequence table, and a button effect is performed (B1605). Here, the other display data may change the display mode of the specific image (display position, display angle, etc. on the display unit 35a) from the present time, or change the display so that the specific image disappears from the display unit 35a. Instead, another image may be displayed. Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 sets the specific image display effect flag to OFF (B1606), and ends the current effect change process.

  In B1605, the prefetching notice type (first, second, and third prefetching notices) is used as the prefetching result representing the reliability (expectation) of the big hit of the special figure variation display game. However, the prefetch information saved in the start storage area (a part of the RAM 711) (deletion / big hit determination result information and reach system information) may be used directly as the prefetch result. For example, by changing the display data related to a specific image to other display data only when a prefetching notice (such as a third prefetching notice) having a high reliability (expectation) is performed, the reliability (expectation) is changed. You may inform. In addition, for example, as the prefetching notice with a higher degree of reliability (expectation), other display data of the change destination may be selected so that the player can expect an effect or reliability notification.

  As described above, when the effect button operation flag is turned on by the player's operation of the effect button, the display of the specific image on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is changed by the button effect process of B1605, and a series of continuous effects is obtained. In this way, the display mode of the specific image on the current display unit 35a is switched, or the specific image currently displayed on the display unit 35a disappears and is switched to another image. In addition, if it is the final change in the button production reception period, the display data of other images such as character information for informing the reliability of the jackpot is set as the final scene, and the reliability is specially determined by the other images. Notification may be performed (see FIG. 38I). This notification of reliability may be performed according to the degree of operation (such as the number of operations) of the player's effect button 17.

  Regarding the processes of B1105 and B1604-B1606, the effect button 17 is pressed several times during one change (during one change display game), and the effect button operation flag is changed once. There may be a case where it is turned on and off a plurality of times during one fluctuation display game. In this case, the player can intervene in the production a plurality of times during one fluctuation by operating the production button 17.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (B1406) in the above-described variation process (FIG. 33) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern information setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 obtains information on the stop symbol of the special figure variation display game (B1701), and saves hold information, which is information related to hold (unstarted start memory), in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM 711). (B1702). Further, the gaming state is acquired (B1703), and the stop symbol is determined (B1704). Then, the effect information stored in the start storage area (a part of the RAM 711) of the start memory corresponding to the current change (holding digested during execution of the current special figure change display game) is acquired (B1705). The variation pattern corresponding to the scene change command is determined based on the gaming state acquired in the processing of B1703 and the effect information (B1706), and the variation pattern information setting processing is terminated. The production information is information on prefetching production based on the prefetching information.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 37 is a time chart for explaining the effect control according to the first embodiment.

  At time (timing) A1, on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, the decoration special symbol (identification information) is both left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). It has fluctuated. For example, at the time A2 when only the special symbol on the left (first special symbol) is stopped, there is a winning (winning) at the starting winning opening (here, the first starting winning opening 37a), and prefetching is started. In the prefetch command receiving process (FIG. 30), the prefetch notice hold display mode, the specific image display effect, and the like are set, and the specific image display effect flag is turned on (B1309-B1314). At time A2, the number of holds in the hold display increases, for example, from 2 to 3, and a hold prefetch notice is performed.

  Next, for example, at time A3 when the left and right special symbols (first and second special symbols) are stopped, a specific image display effect in which a specific image (such as a prefetched character image) is displayed is started ( B1413, B1602). Next, for example, in the final scene immediately before the end of the current change in which all the special symbols in the left and right (first, second, and third special symbols) are stopped, characters (FIG. (See (D)) is displayed and is continuously displayed until the next fluctuation starts (time A4).

  At the start of variation of the next variation display game, the number of suspensions in the suspension display decreases, for example, from 3 to 2 (A2815, B1218). The button effect reception period is set to the period from the start of the change to the start of the change of the hold for the pre-reading notice target (B1503), and the button effect enable flag is set to ON (B1504). During the button effect reception period, a predetermined display (PUSH display) is displayed on the display unit 35a (B1103). For example, when the effect button operation flag is turned on by operating the player's effect button 17 at the time A5, A7, etc. (the effect button operation is accepted in B1105), the pre-read result (pre-reading notice type, etc.) is displayed as the button effect. Accordingly, the display of the specific image on the display unit 35a is changed (B1605).

  When the effect button operation flag is turned on in the fluctuation in the case where the number of holds is 1 (B1604), the display of the specific image on the display unit 35a is changed (erased) according to the prefetching result (prefetching notice type, etc.). ), The final scene is replaced with another image (see FIG. 38 (I)) for notifying the reliability of the pre-holding jackpot to be read from the specific image, and is displayed as it is until the next fluctuation starts ( Time A9). When the change in the case where the number of holds is 1 ends, the button effect acceptance period ends, the number of holds becomes 0, and the change in the hold for the pre-reading notice starts.

  As described above, the number of button effect acceptance fluctuations as the button effect acceptance period is set, and the button effect acceptance period is set to a period from the start of the predetermined change to the start of the change of the hold for the pre-reading notice target. (B1503). However, when the specific image display effect flag is set to ON just before the end of the previous change (final scene), the button effect in the current change may be disabled, and the button effect may be enabled from the next change. The start of the button effect acceptance period may be after the character (see FIG. 38D) prompting the operation of the effect button 17 is displayed after a lapse of some time from the start of the change in accordance with the start of change. The end of the button effect reception period is matched with the end of the change, but is not limited to this, and the specific image is switched to an image (see FIG. 38 (I)) that reports the reliability of the pre-holding jackpot to be prefetched at time A9. It may be after.

  Further, the variation time may be calculated by executing the variation pattern temporarily determined in A1513 and A1514 by the game control device 600 at the time of winning the start, and the total variation time may be set as the button effect reception period. For example, the temporarily determined variation pattern is stored at the timing of winning the start winning opening in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 11), and the temporarily determined variation is stored in the special figure variation start process (FIG. 14). You may load and set the calculated total time of the change time as the button effect reception period. Alternatively, the variation time after the start of the prefetching notice effect may be a fixed value determined in advance, or may be set to be long according to the expectation of the big hit for the prefetching notice target.

[Example of production]
FIGS. 38A to 38I show examples of effects performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 in time series by the effect control described above. FIGS. 38A to 38I show the display contents of the display unit 35a at time A1-A9 in the time chart of FIG.

  At the changing time A2 (FIG. 38B), the number of holds displayed on the display unit 35a is increased from 2 to 3 due to winning at the start winning opening, and the hold pre-reading notice is given for the increased hold. Done. At time A3 (FIG. 38C), a UFO (flying object) image is displayed as the specific image in the center of the display unit 35a, and the variable display portion is moved to the upper right of the display unit 35a and displayed small. From time A3 to time A9, a continuous effect (specific image display effect) by this specific image is performed. At time A4 (FIG. 38D), the text “Press the button to fight off the UFO!” Is displayed as an image.

  After time A4, during the button effect acceptance period, a display (PUSH display) prompting the user to press the effect button is performed, and the change of the variable display game is newly started, so the number of holds in the hold display decreases from 3 to 2 doing. At time A5 (FIG. 38E), the display mode of the specific image (UFO image) is changed by operating the effect button 17, and for example, the position and angle change as shown in FIG. An image (or moving image) in which a bullet is fired toward the image is displayed. At time A6 (FIG. 38 (F)), the stop symbol is displayed in the variable display portion at the upper right of the display unit 35a.

  When the number of holds is changed from 2 to 1 and the next change starts, the display mode of the specific image (UFO image) is changed by the operation of the effect button 17 at time A7 (FIG. 38G). (H) The position and angle change as in (time A8), and an image in which a bullet is fired is displayed. When the change in the case where the number of holds is 1 ends, at time A9 (FIG. 38 (I)), another image for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is selected according to the prefetching result (prefetching notice type, etc.). Displayed. In the example of FIG. 38I, since the reliability of the jackpot is high, an image in which the UFO is destroyed is displayed as another image. After time A9, a change in the hold of the prefetch target starts.

  FIG. 39 shows an example in which the time indicator 125 is displayed on the display unit 35a. As described with reference to FIG. 35, the effect button 17 is pressed a plurality of times during one change (during one change display game), and the effect button operation flag is changed one time (one change). It may be permitted to turn on and off a plurality of times during a display game. In this case, the time indicator 125 is displayed on the display unit 35a, and the time indicator 125 notifies the elapsed time and the remaining time from the start of the change with respect to the change time (set in B1409) of the change display game regarding one hold. To do. For example, the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation is obtained from the product of the value of the update timer (B1411) and the number of scene updates in B1415, and the remaining time is obtained as the difference between the fluctuation time and the elapsed time. Desired. In this way, by displaying the remaining time with respect to the fluctuation time in an easy-to-understand manner for the player, the player can understand the intervention time that can be intervened in the production, and the number of interventions of the player increases, so the player's expectation is improved It becomes possible.

(Effects of the first embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a gaming machine including a variable display device 35 that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner includes information related to the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory. Pre-determining means (for example, the game control device 600 that executes the special figure hold information determining process) that is determined before the execution of the game, and operation means that can generate an operation signal in accordance with the player's operation (for example, the effect button 17) Based on the result button SW751) and the determination result of the prior determination means, the control means for displaying the specific image on the fluctuation display device 35 before the execution of the corresponding fluctuation display game (for example, the effect control apparatus for executing the process of B1602) 700).

  The control means (production control device 700) changes the display of the specific image according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation signal of the operation means (B1604 and B1605). Therefore, even while the specific image is displayed and the effect related to the pre-reading notice is being executed, the interest of the game can be enhanced, and the player can continue to emit the game ball. Note that changing the display of the specific image includes changing the display mode of the specific image and switching the specific image to another image. In addition, the player tries to perform the operation by switching to another image and reporting the reliability (expectation) of the jackpot of the variable display game related to the start-up memory subject to the pre-reading notice according to the degree of the player's operation. The fun of gaming will increase.

  The control means (production control device 700) sets the reception time during which the operation signal for changing the display of the specific image can be received in correspondence with the period from the start to the end of the predetermined number of variable display games (B1503). . Therefore, the player can display the timing at which the player can intervene in the effect on the change display device 35 by operating the effect button 17, and can intervene in the effect for a limited time (predetermined reception time). Interest is improved for intervention.

  When the determination result of the prior determination means is generated, the control means (production control device 700) sets the reception time during which an operation signal for changing the display of the specific image can be received as the fluctuation of the variable display game related to each start memory. Set based on total time. Therefore, as the start memory (holding) increases, the reception time increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 1 of the first embodiment)
With reference to FIGS. 40-42, the modification 1 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. In the first modification, the on / off of the effect button operation flag is limited to one time during one fluctuation (during one fluctuation display game). As a whole, the player can intervene in the production only once during one change by operating the production button 17 until the number of holds becomes zero.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the button effect acceptance variation number setting process (B1405) according to the first modification in the variation process (FIG. 33). Note that the same step number is assigned to the same process as the button effect acceptance variation number setting process of FIG. 34 described above, and the description thereof is omitted.

  When the specific image display effect flag indicating that there is a specific image display effect is set to ON (the result of B1501 is “Y”), the number of button effect acceptance fluctuations that enables button effect is set (B2002). Then, a button effect flag indicating that button effect is possible is set to ON (B2003).

  The number of button production acceptance fluctuations is the current number of holds, and the button production acceptance period (player intervention period) in which the player can make button productions that intervene in the production is the period from the current time until the number of holds becomes zero Set to Unlike FIG. 34 described above, even when the number of button effect acceptance fluctuations is already set, the button effect acceptance period is reset here, and the button effect acceptance period increases or decreases according to the increase or decrease of the number of holds at the present time. Will do.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the number of holds has become zero, that is, whether or not the button effect reception period has ended (B2004). When the number of reservations becomes zero (the result of B2004 is “Y”), the button effect possible flag is set off to prevent the button effect from being performed (B1506), and the specific image is displayed to end the specific image display effect. The display effect flag is set to OFF (B1507), and the current button effect acceptance variation number setting process is terminated. If the number of holds is not zero (the result of B2004 is “N”), the current button effect acceptance variation number setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect changing process (B1413) according to the first modification in the changing process (FIG. 33). In addition, the same step number is attached | subjected to the process same as the above-mentioned effect change process of FIG. 35, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Step B1604 in FIG. 35 is replaced with step B2104 in FIG. In B2104, it is determined whether or not the effect button operation flag is set to ON for the first time during the current fluctuation. Therefore, when the effect button operation flag is set to ON after the second change during the current variation, the button effect process (B1605) for changing the display data relating to the specific image is not performed, and the effect change process ends. As a result, the effect button operation flag is turned on and off only once during each change (that is, the operation of the effect button is accepted only once during each change), and the player operates the effect button 17. Can intervene in the production only once during each change. In this case, the number of times that the operation of the effect button is accepted becomes the same as the number of holdings. Instead of replacing B1604 in FIG. 35 with B2104, the effect button operation flag may be turned on only once during each change in B1105.

  42A and 42B, the display unit 35a in the case where the on / off of the effect button operation flag is limited to one time during each change (during each change display game) corresponding to the processing of FIGS. 40-41. An example of production will be shown. In this production example, each hold display is performed in the form of a bullet (missile). The reservation pre-reading notice (notice by changing the holding display mode) may or may not be performed. FIG. 42A shows a situation where there is one hold after the specific image display effect is started as a pre-reading notice. In B1103, along with the PUSH display, the number of bullets corresponding to the number of reserves is displayed as “1 remaining shot”, and further, “Add a hold to increase the number of bullets!” Encourage players to increase retention. FIG. 42 (B) shows the situation where there are four holds after the specific image display effect is similarly started.

(Effects of Modification 1 of First Embodiment)
According to the first modification, since the button effect acceptance period in which the button effect can be performed increases as the number of reservations increases, the motivation to continue to increase the number of reservations even if there is a reservation pre-reading advance notice In addition, the player launches a game ball (without stopping) via the operation unit 15. Since it is less likely for a player to stop launching a game ball, it is preferable for a game store that does not want to stop launching.

(Modification 2 of the first embodiment)
A modification 2 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 43 shows a game board according to the second modification. 2, the game board 30 of FIG. 2 described above additionally includes a general winning opening 225, a ball channel 227, a floor portion 233, and a movable accessory 235. FIG. 44 shows a game ball flowing down through the ball passage 227 and the operation of the floor 233 and the movable accessory 235. The ball flow path 227 may be a warp flow path that allows the game ball to pass through the obstacle nail and guide it to the vicinity of the start winning opening 37a below the game area 31.

  The general winning opening 225 is provided as an entrance of the ball channel 227 at the upper part of the game area 31. Instead of the general winning port 225, a starting winning port may be provided, or a simple entrance may be provided instead of the winning port. The ball channel 227 may be formed of a transparent member (resin or the like) so that the effect of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is not easily seen and the state of the game ball flowing down can be visually recognized.

  The spherical channel 227 includes a first half channel (inlet channel) 227a, an intermediate channel 227b, and a second half channel (discharge channel) 227c. The game balls that have passed through the first half flow path 227a are discharged from the second half flow path 227c to the lower part of the game area 31 and outside the game area 31. In the spherical flow path 227, an intermediate flow path 227b is provided between the first half flow path 227a and the second half flow path 227c so as to extend along a substantially vertical direction (vertical direction).

  The intermediate channel 227b is provided with a floor portion 233 that is movable in the substantially vertical direction along the intermediate channel 227b. The floor 233 is biased upward by an elastic body (for example, a spring). As shown in FIG. 44A, in a normal state, the floor 233 is in a position (first position) where the intermediate flow path 227b is blocked and the front half flow path 227a and the latter half flow path 227c are not communicated.

  However, when the game ball enters the intermediate flow path 227b and falls on the floor 233, the floor 233 is lowered to the bottom of the lower intermediate flow path 227b with the weight of the game ball as shown in FIG. Then, the first half flow path 227a and the second half flow path 227c are moved to a position (second position) where they communicate. Then, as shown in FIG. 44C, the game ball can flow into the latter half flow path 227c. The floor 233 is formed with a thickness that allows the first half flow path 227a and the second half flow path 227c to communicate with each other.

  The sensor 87 (FIGS. 2, 43, and 44) is a floor sensor that detects the floor 233 lowered to the second position. For example, the sensor 87 is an optical sensor, but the floor 233 is made of a magnetic material (iron or the like). When it has a portion, it may be a magnetic sensor. A detection signal from the sensor 87 that detects the floor 233 is input to the main control microcomputer 710 via the SW input circuit 750. The main control microcomputer 710 controls to move a specific movable accessory 235 in the board effect device 770 in response to the detection signal of the sensor 87. The sensor 87 indirectly detects that a game ball has flowed into the specific area (the general winning award 225 or the ball channel 227).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect changing process (B1413) according to the modified example 2 in the changing process (FIG. 33). In addition, the same step number is attached | subjected to the process same as the above-mentioned effect change process of FIG. 35, and description is abbreviate | omitted. Steps B2201 and B2202 are added between the processing of step B1603 and the processing of B1604 in FIG.

  After B1603, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the detection signal of the floor portion 233 is input from the sensor 87 (floor portion sensor) (B2201). When the detection signal of the sensor 87 is input (the result of B2201 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 additionally feeds a specific movable accessory 235 upward by setting a movable body request. Operate to extend and move to a predetermined position (B2202). On the other hand, when the detection signal of the sensor 87 is not input (the result of B2201 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 ends the present effect changing process without operating the specific movable accessory 235. To do.

  When there is a detection signal from the sensor 87 (floor sensor), when the effect button operation flag is turned on by operating the effect button 17 after operating the movable accessory 235 in B2202 (B1604), A predetermined button effect is performed (B1605). For example, as a predetermined button effect, an effect image in which a bullet is fired from the movable accessory 235 toward a specific image (UFO image) is displayed on the display unit 35a, assuming the movable accessory 235 as a barrel (B1605). In this case, the display mode of the specific image may be changed. On the other hand, when there is no detection signal from the sensor 87 (floor sensor), even if the effect button operation flag is turned on by the operation of the effect button 17, the predetermined button effect that performs display such that a bullet is fired is Not executed.

  In the above, when there is a detection signal from the sensor 87, the movable accessory 235 is operated under the control of the main control microcomputer 710. However, the movement of the floor 233 and the movable accessory 235 may be mechanically linked so that the movable accessory 235 moves upward when the floor 233 is lowered by the weight of the game ball.

(Effects of Modification 2 of First Embodiment)
When the sensor 87 (detection means) detects that a game ball has flowed into a specific area (for example, the general winning opening 225 or the ball flow path 227) (B2201), the control means (the effect control device 700) The display on the variable display device 35 is changed according to the operation signal of the means (B1605). Here, the display change may be a change in the display of the specific image or a change in the display of other images displayed together with the specific image. As the player's intervention condition (button effect condition) for the specific image display effect (continuous effect) is that the game ball flows into the specific area, the player seems to launch the game ball aiming at the specific area The interest is greatly improved. Further, it is less likely that the player stops launching during the specific image display effect (continuous effect).

  The gaming machine includes a movable accessory 235 that operates according to the weight of the game ball that has flowed into the specific area, and the control means (production control device 700) is a variable display device 35 corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory 235. Is controlled (B2201, B2202, B1605). The fun of the game is improved by producing an analog movement of the movable accessory 235 with an actual game ball. Furthermore, the interest of the game is greatly improved by linking the movement of the movable accessory 235 and the display of the image on the variable display device 35 in association with each other.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment relates to a hold display or the like on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. Note that in the second embodiment, description of the same configuration as in the first embodiment is omitted. Moreover, the modifications 1 and 2 of the first embodiment can also be applied to the second embodiment.

[Button production setting process]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the button effect setting process (B1010 in FIG. 27) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same step number is attached | subjected to the same process as the button effect setting process (FIG. 28) of 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a prefetch notice flag (B3101 to be described later) indicating that the setting related to the prefetch notice has been set (B3001). When the jackpot reliability is low and the pre-reading notice flag is not set to ON (the result of B3001 is “N”), the current button effect setting process is terminated, and the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 is displayed as usual. One display is displayed for each start memory (hold) (see FIG. 49).

  On the other hand, when the prefetch notice flag is set on (the result of B3001 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the prefetch notice flag was turned on (B3002). ). If a predetermined time has elapsed after the prefetch notice flag is turned on (result of B3002 is “Y”), the prefetch notice flag is turned off (B3007), and if the button effect possible flag is turned on in steps B1101 to B1105 Processing related to reception of the production button operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the prefetch notice flag is turned on (the result of B3002 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 prompts the player to press the effect button 17 and displays a variable display. Predetermined display data is set to perform predetermined display (PUSH display) on the display unit 35a of the device 35, or effect button LED light emission data is set to light or blink the LED inside the effect button 17 ( B3003). Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not an operation signal of the effect button 17 has been detected (B3004). If the operation signal of the effect button 17 is not detected (B3004 is “N”), the current button effect setting process is terminated.

  When the operation signal (operation information) of the effect button 17 is detected (the determination in B3004 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the specific image display effect flag indicating that there is a specific image display effect to ON. Then (B3005), a hold batch display process is performed according to the type of prefetching notice (reliability of jackpot) (B3006). In the hold batch display process, a plurality of hold displays are collectively displayed as one long large hold display corresponding to a plurality of holds. That is, when the operation signal of the effect button 17 is detected within a predetermined time after the prefetch notice flag is turned on, the main control microcomputer 710 performs the prefetch notice type (big hit) in the hold batch display process in step B3006. The hold display data is set so that the hold display is collectively displayed according to the reliability. This hold display data is used in an effect command editing process (B1015) for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 720, whereby the hold display is collectively displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. The Next, the main control microcomputer 710 turns off the look-ahead notice flag (B3007). If the button effect enable flag is turned on in steps B1101 to B1105, the main control microcomputer 710 performs processing related to reception of the effect button operation.

  In this way, even if the prefetching notice flag (B3101 described later) indicating that the setting related to the prefetching notice has been set is turned on, the specific image display effect is performed until the player presses down (operates) the effect button 17. The specific image display effect flag indicating that there is an image is not turned on (the specific image display effect for displaying the specific image is prohibited), and the hold batch display process for putting together the hold display is not executed. In addition, even if a pre-read notice flag (B3101 described later) is set to ON, if a predetermined time has elapsed without the player pressing down (not operating) the effect button 17, the specific image display effect is also displayed on hold in a batch. No processing is performed. That is, the player can determine whether or not to execute the specific image display effect and the process of combining the hold display by pressing (operating) the effect button 17.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a procedure of prefetch command reception processing (B1219 in FIG. 29) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The process of step B1314 of the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 30) according to the first embodiment is changed to the process of step B3101 in the second embodiment. In addition, the same step number is attached | subjected to the same process as the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 30) of 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In B3101, the main control microcomputer 710 turns on the prefetching notice flag indicating that the setting related to the prefetching notice is set, not the specific image display effect flag indicating that the specific image display effect is present. The prefetch notice flag is saved in the RAM 711, for example. When the player depresses (operates) the effect button 17, a specific image display effect that displays a specific image for the first time is executed. Therefore, there is a possibility that the specific image display effect is not executed at the stage where the prefetch notice flag is set to ON.

[Direction change processing]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect changing process (B1413 in FIG. 33) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same step number is attached | subjected to the process same as the effect change process (FIG. 35) of 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted. This effect changing process is an option, and the effect changing process of FIG. 35 of the first embodiment may be performed also in the second embodiment.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the fluctuation corresponding to the hold summarized in the hold batch display process is changing (B3201). If the fluctuation corresponding to the combined suspension is not in the fluctuation (the result of B3201 is “N”), after proceeding to B1601, the same processing as in FIG. 35 is performed.

  When the fluctuation corresponding to the hold put together by the hold batch display process is changing (the result of B3201 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the hold number has become 1 (B3202). ). When the number of holdings becomes 1 (the result of B3202 is “Y”), after proceeding to B1601, the same processing as in FIG. 35 described above is performed. If the number of holds is not yet 1 (result of B3202 is “N”), the scene data related to the stop symbol (determined by B1704) set in the scene sequence table (B1408) is deleted, and the stop symbol fluctuates. The display unit 35a of the display device 35 is prevented from being displayed on the upper right.

  This prevents the stop symbol from being displayed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 while the hold batch display is being performed (that is, from the start of the hold batch display until the hold count becomes 1). When 1 becomes 1, the stop symbol is displayed on the upper right of the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 53I). Therefore, while the hold collective display is being performed, the variation display of the variation display game is also collected, and a variation effect can be made as if a single decorative special figure variation display game is being performed. In addition, the production information in B1705 may be changed and set so that a continuous related production is performed while the hold batch display is performed.

[Pending batch display]
FIG. 49 shows a conventional hold display, and FIG. 50 shows a hold display according to the second embodiment. As described above, when the production button 17 is operated within a predetermined time after the setting related to the pre-reading notice, the hold is displayed according to the type of pre-reading notice (reliability of jackpot) by the hold batch display process in step B3006. The display is put together and displayed as one long display (holding batch display). The hold collective display is a display corresponding to a plurality of holds. The main control microcomputer 710 may collect the hold display according to the type of the prefetch notice (the reliability of the big hit) with reference to a table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the higher the expectation level (reliability) of the jackpot, the larger the number of holds displayed on the hold display. For example, in the first look-ahead notice with low expectation of jackpot, the hold batch display in which the number of holds is held together is performed (however, if the total number of hold is less than 2, it is not put together (no hold batch display) )). For example, in the second look-ahead notice where the degree of expectation of the big hit is medium, the hold collective display in which the hold number of 3 is put together is performed (however, if the total hold number is 2, the hold number of 2 is Will be a consolidated batch view). For example, in the third look-ahead notice with a high expectation level of jackpot, a hold batch display in which the number of holds is held together is displayed (however, if the total number of holds is 3, the number of holds held is 3). If the total number of holds is 2, the hold is collectively displayed with 2 holds.

  FIG. 51 shows a mode of hold collective display. 51 (A) and 51 (B) show a hold collective display in which two hold pieces that are generated continuously are put together. FIG. 51A shows a hold batch display when the hold number is 2, and FIG. 51B shows a hold batch display when the hold number is 3 when the hold batch display is set in B3006. 51 (C) and 51 (D) show a hold collective display in which 3 consecutively generated holds are collected. FIG. 51C shows a hold batch display when the number of holds is 3, and FIG. 51D shows a hold batch display when the hold number is 4 when the hold batch display is set in B3006. . FIG. 51 (E) shows a hold collective display in which 4 holds are put together. 51E changes from the mode of FIG. 51E to the mode of FIG. 51A through the mode of FIG. 51C at every digestion of the hold, and finally the normal hold for each hold. Display.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), it is also possible to collectively display the suspended suspensions that are not continuously generated, such as the second and fourth suspensions. In this case, the effect information of B1705 may be changed and set so as to perform the related effect that is continued with the suspension of the combined jumping.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 52 is a time chart for explaining the effect control according to the second embodiment.

  At time (timing) B1, on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35, the decoration special symbols (identification information) are both left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). It has fluctuated. For example, at time B2 when only the special symbol on the left (first special symbol) is stopped, there is a winning (winning) at the start winning opening (here, the first starting winning opening 37a), and prefetching is started. In the prefetch command reception process (FIG. 47), the type of prefetch notice, the specific image display effect, etc. are set, and the prefetch notice flag is set to ON (B1309-B1312, B3101). At time B2, the number of holds in the hold display increases, for example, from 2 to 3, and a hold prefetch notice is performed.

  Next, for example, at time B3 when the left and right special symbols (first and second special symbols) are stopped, the player presses the effect button 17 to detect an effect button operation (B3004). At time B4, the specific image display effect flag is turned on to start a specific image display effect in which a specific image (such as a prefetched character image) is displayed (B3005, B1413, B1602), and a plurality of suspensions are held. The collective hold collective display starts (B3006). after that. Characters (see FIG. 53E) prompting the operation button operation are displayed as images (time B5).

  At the start of variation of the next variation display game, the number of suspensions in the suspension display decreases, for example, from 3 to 2 (A2815, B1218). The button effect reception period is set to the period from the start of the change to the start of the change of the hold for the pre-reading notice target (B1503), and the button effect enable flag is set to ON (B1504). During the button effect reception period, a predetermined display (PUSH display) is displayed on the display unit 35a (B1103). For example, at time B6, B7, etc., when the effect button operation flag is turned on by the player's operation of the effect button 17 during the change (the effect button operation reception of B1105), the pre-read result (pre-reading notice type, etc.) is displayed as the button effect. Accordingly, the display of the specific image on the display unit 35a is changed (B1605).

  When the effect button operation flag is turned on in the fluctuation in the case where the number of holds is 1 (B1604), the display of the specific image on the display unit 35a is changed according to the prefetching result (prefetching notice type, etc.) as the button effect. (Erased), the final scene is displayed as it is until the next change starts (time B9) instead of the specific image and another image (see FIG. 53 (I)) for notifying the reliability of the jackpot. ). This notification of reliability may be performed according to the degree of operation (such as the number of operations) of the player's effect button 17. When the change in the case where the number of holds is 1 ends, the button effect acceptance period ends, the number of holds becomes 0, and the change in the hold for the pre-reading notice starts.

[Example of production]
53 (A)-(I) show examples of effects performed on the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35 in time series by the effect control of the second embodiment. FIGS. 53A to 53I show the display contents of the display unit 35a at time B1-B9 in the time chart of FIG.

  At the changing time B2 (FIG. 53B), the number of holds displayed on the display unit 35a is increased from 2 to 3 due to winning at the start winning opening, and the hold pre-reading notice is given for the increased hold. Done. Next, at time B3 (FIG. 53C), a push display is made to prompt the player to push down the effect button 17, and the effect button operation is accepted (B3003). At time B4 (FIG. 53D), a UFO (flying object) image is displayed as the specific image in the center of the display unit 35a, and the variable display part moves to the upper right of the display unit 35a and is displayed small. From time B4 to time B9, a continuous effect (specific image display effect) by this specific image is performed. Furthermore, at time B4 (FIG. 53D), an effect is performed in which a plurality (three in this case) of hold displays are combined into one hold batch display. One hold collective display corresponds to a plurality of holds. At time B5 (FIG. 53E), the text “Press the button to fight off the UFO!” Is displayed as the specific image.

  After time B5, during the button effect acceptance period, a display prompting to press the effect button (PUSH display) is performed (B1103), and the change of the variable display game is newly started. Decrease to 2. Then, the length (size) of the hold collective display also decreases corresponding to the decrease in the number of holds. At time B6 (FIG. 53F), the display mode of the specific image (UFO image) is changed by the operation of the effect button 17, for example, the position and the angle are changed, and a bullet is fired toward the specific image. An image (or moving image) is displayed.

  At time B7 (FIG. 53 (G)), when the next fluctuation starts, the number of holds is changed from 2 to 1, and the hold batch display is reduced in length (size) to the normal hold display (hold) (Not batch display). At time B8 (FIG. 53 (H)), the display mode of the specific image (UFO image) is changed by the operation of the effect button 17, for example, the position and the angle are changed, and an image in which a bullet is fired is displayed. The When the change in the case where the number of holds is 1 is completed, at time B9 (FIG. 53 (I)), another image for informing the reliability of the prefetch target hold jackpot is displayed in the prefetch result (prefetching notice type, etc.). It is selected and displayed accordingly. In the example of FIG. 53 (I), since the reliability of the big hit is high, an image in which the UFO is destroyed is displayed as another image. After time B9, the change in the hold of the prefetch target starts.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game may be combined in the variation during the hold collective display (B3201-B3203). That is, the stop symbol may not be displayed from time B4 to B8, and the stop symbol may be displayed only when the fluctuation when the number of holdings is 1 is completed (time B9).

(Effect of the second embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the control means (production control device 700) can cause the variable display device 35 to display the display corresponding to the start memory (hold) stored in the start winning memory means (B1015, B1218). The control means collects a plurality of start memories and determines whether to perform one collective display (holding collective display) corresponding to the plurality of start memories or one display for each start memory. (B1310-B1313, B3101, B3001, B3006). When the judgment result of the pre-judgment means can be expected to be a big hit, by displaying a plurality of starting memories together on the variable display device 35, the player has an expectation for the big hit and the interest is improved To do.

  The gaming machine includes operation means (for example, an effect button 17 and an effect button SW751) that can generate an operation signal in accordance with the player's operation, and the control means (the effect control device 700) detects an operation signal. Enable batch display. Therefore, since the player can select whether or not to perform collective display, it is possible to perform an effect on the variable display device 35 in accordance with the player's needs.

  The control means sets the number of start memories stored in the batch display according to the determination result of the prior determination means (B3006, FIG. 50). For example, as the degree of expectation of jackpot in the determination result of the prior determination means increases, the number of start memories stored in the collective display is increased, so that the player can be expected and the interest can be improved.

  The gaming machine performs a display effect on the variable display device 35 in accordance with the variable display game. The display effects of the variable display game regarding a plurality of start memories corresponding to the collective display may be collected and displayed on the display device as a display effect of one variable display game (one decoration special figure variable display game) (FIG. 53). (D)-(I)). In this case, by combining the display effects into one, the time of one display effect of the special figure variation display game (the time of the decorative special figure variation display game) is lengthened, and the display is stopped at a stop pattern that is off multiple times. Rather than the display effect, the player has an expectation for the big hit and the interest is improved.

  In response to the operation signal (when the operation signal is received), the control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means in the fluctuation display device 35 (FIG. 53 (I)). Therefore, by notifying the determination result (expectation) of the prior determination means based on the degree of player's involvement (operation), the player takes the initiative to perform involvement (operation), and the interest of the game increases.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications thereof, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention described above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 30 Game board 31 Game area 35 Fluctuation display apparatus 35a Display part 37a 1st start winning opening 37b 2nd starting winning opening 87 Sensor 225 General winning opening 227 Ball flow path 233 Floor part 235 Movable accessory 600 Game control apparatus 700 Production control device 710 Main control microcomputer (1st CPU)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine including a display device for displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area,
Start storage means for storing a right to execute the variable display game based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area as a start memory;
Pre-determination means for determining information on the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory before executing the corresponding variable display game;
Control means capable of causing the display device to display a display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning storage means;
In the display device, the pre-judgment means determines whether to display one batch display corresponding to the plurality of start memories or one display for each start memory in the display device. A game machine that is selected based on the determination result. Provided with an operation means capable of generating an operation signal according to the player's operation,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit enables the collective display when the operation signal is detected.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit sets the number of a plurality of start memories to be collected in the collective display according to a determination result of the prior determination unit. A display effect is performed on the display device in accordance with the variable display game,
The display effects of the variable display game relating to the plurality of start memories corresponding to the collective display are collectively displayed on the display device as the display effects of one variable display game. The gaming machine described in one. Provided with an operation means capable of generating an operation signal according to the player's operation,
The control means displays a specific image on the display device before execution of the corresponding variable display game based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
5. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes display of the specific image according to a determination result of the prior determination unit and an operation signal of the operation unit. The gaming machine described. Provided with an operation means capable of generating an operation signal according to the player's operation,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit notifies the determination result of the prior determination unit on the display device in accordance with the operation signal.   7. The display device according to claim 1, wherein when the game ball is detected to flow into the specific area, the control unit changes the display on the display device according to the operation signal. 8. The gaming machine described in one. A movable accessory that operates according to the weight of a game ball that has flowed into a specific area,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls display on the display device in response to an operation of the movable accessory.