JP2014045788A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which executes notification performance by which a player can easily recognize a game result.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with a display device which can execute a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information on the basis of establishment of a start condition. The game machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player can occur when a stop result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result, is provided with a plurality of movable accessories which operate as a game progresses and which can be visually recognized by a player. Performance control means for performing display control of the variable display game has accessory performance execution means which operates the movable accessories while the variable display is executed and notifies the player of a stop result of the variable display game according to the kind and an operation mode of the movable accessories. A movable accessory in one mode of the plurality of movable accessories corresponds to one stop result of the variable display game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value, and more particularly to a gaming machine that includes a display device that provides a display effect according to the progress of the game.

  A conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, includes a display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) in a variable manner, and the identification information to be variable displayed stops. The game result is notified to the player by the display mode.

  In such a gaming machine, there is a display device that performs a display effect by a character together with a variable display of a plurality of identification information, and notifies a game result of the variable display according to a display mode of the character. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a display effect in which two characters battle each other is displayed on the display device, and if the enemy character is defeated, a big hit is given, and if the ally character is defeated, the end of the probability change state is notified.

JP 2007-29522 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the game result is notified to the player using only the display device. Therefore, if the display on the display device is difficult due to a malfunction such as a failure, the game result may not be transmitted to the player. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that executes a notification effect that allows a player to easily recognize a game result.

  The present invention comprises a display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the stop result of the variable display game is a special result determined in advance, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player, the game machine operates in relation to the progress of the game, and has a plurality of movable objects that can be visually recognized by the player, and performs display control of the variable display game The control means operates the movable combination during the execution of the variable display game, and performs a combination effect that notifies the player of the stop result of the variable display game according to the type and operation mode of the movable combination. There is an object effect executing means, and the movable combination of one aspect of the plurality of movable combinations corresponds to one stop result of the variable display game.

  Here, the plurality of movable combinations are the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 of the embodiment. In addition, “one aspect” indicates an aspect of the movable combination specified by the type of the form represented by the movable combination, the item added to the form, the change in the operation position of the movable combination, and the like.

  According to the present invention, since one type of movable accessory corresponds to one game result, the player can easily recognize the game result according to the mode of the movable accessory that operates among the plurality of movable actors. it can.

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 diagram which shows the structure of the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process performed by the game control apparatus 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 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 special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start process 1 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 variation pattern selection table distribution table used in the variation pattern setting process of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table used in the fluctuation pattern setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the first half of the special figure display process of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the latter 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 jackpot end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st main process performed by the microcomputer for main control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2nd main process performed by the microcomputer for video control of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game 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 figure which shows the initial state before the 1st movable combination 100 and the 2nd movable combination 200 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention operate | move. It is a figure which shows the effect transition of the 1st pattern of the first half part of the accessory battle effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect transition of the 2nd pattern of the first half part of the accessory battle effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect transition of the second half part of the accessory battle effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the 1st big hit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the 1st big hit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the 2nd big hit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the 2nd big hit of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the deviation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when the effective operation of a production | presentation button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the deviation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the movable accessory control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory effect setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory effect start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory effect execution process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory effect notification process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the accessory effect end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button production start process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button effect execution process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the difference with the accessory battle effect of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a display battle effect. It is a figure which shows the decoration aspect of the 1st movable accessory 100 and the 2nd movable accessory 200 of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the button production start process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion effect in the display apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation promotion effect by the operation instruction | indication combination of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of another pattern of the operation promotion effect by the operation instruction | indication combination of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the board surface LED effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition of the 1st screen division | segmentation effect of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the 2nd screen division | segmentation effect of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the light emission aspect of the division | segmentation accessory main body part of the upper movable apparatus of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the upper movable apparatus and lower movable apparatus of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the last aspect of the 2nd screen division | segmentation effect of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front conceptual diagram of the gaming machine of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame effect aspect of the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame effect aspect of the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame effect aspect of the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame effect aspect of the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
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 that is attached to a main body frame (outer frame) 2 fixed to the island facility via a hinge 4 so that one side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame includes a front frame (game frame) 3 and a glass frame (front frame) 18.

  In the front frame 3, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) having a game area 10a is accommodated in a storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface. Further, a glass frame 18 having a cover glass (transparent member) 18 a that covers the front surface of the game board 10 is attached to the front frame 3. The front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 18 can be opened to access the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10. Further, by opening the front frame 3 in a state where the glass frame 18 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 500 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the back side of the game board 10.

  A decorative member 9 that emits decorative light is provided around the cover glass 18 a of the glass frame 18. Inside the decoration member 9, a frame decoration device 18d (see FIG. 4) configured by a lamp, an LED, or the like is provided. By causing the frame decoration device 18d to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, the decoration member 9 emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  An illumination unit 11 is provided in the upper center portion of the glass frame 18. Inside the illumination unit 11, light emitting members such as LEDs and lamps are provided.

  A first movable illumination 13 is provided on the left side of the illumination unit 11 and a second movable illumination 14 is provided on the right side. The 1st movable illumination 13 and the 2nd movable illumination 14 are arrange | positioned above the upper speaker 30a. The first movable illumination 13 and the second movable illumination 14 are each provided with an illumination drive motor (frame effect device 18f) in addition to an illumination member such as an LED, and operate according to the effect contents (for example, Controlled to rotate).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker 30 that emits sound (such as sound effects, warning sounds, and notification sounds). The speaker 30 includes an upper speaker 30a and a lower speaker 30b. The upper speaker 30a is disposed above the glass frame 18, and the lower speaker 30b is disposed below the upper plate 21, which will be described later.

  On the right side of the first movable illumination 13, a gaming state LED 29 for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 1 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is further output from the speaker 30.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The cheating is, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of a game ball launched by a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch (SW) 39a (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch (SW) 39b (see FIG. 3). Also, the act of opening the open / close frame illegally is also included in the illegal act. At this time, it is detected by the frame open sensor switch (front frame open detection switch 3b, glass frame open detection switch 18b, see FIG. 3) that the front frame 3 and the open / close frame of the glass frame 18 are opened during business hours. . When an illegal act as described above is detected, an abnormality is notified by the gaming state LED 29, the speaker 30, or the like.

  Below the cover glass 18a of the glass frame 18, an upper plate unit including an upper plate 21 and the like is provided. The upper plate 21 supplies a game ball (game medium) to a hitting ball launching device (not shown). The upper plate unit includes an upper plate cover unit 20 having a production button 31.

  Further, a fixed panel 22 that is positioned below the glass frame 18 and is fixed to the front frame 3 is provided with a lower plate 23, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. When the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 10a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 10.

  The lower tray 23 is provided with a lower tray ball removing mechanism 16 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower tray 23. A key 25 for locking the glass frame 18 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3.

  Further, an effect button 31 having an effect button switch (SW) 31a (see FIG. 4) for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the front side of the upper plate 21 in the upper plate unit. By operating the effect button 31, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device 48 (see FIG. 2). For example, the production content can be selected. Note that the fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a common figure fluctuation display game. In the present specification, when the fluctuation display game is simply referred to, the special figure fluctuation display game is indicated.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only while the variable display game is being executed but also when the player operates the effect button 31 while the game is not being executed.

  Note that the gaming state when the variable display game is executed includes a plurality of gaming states, and the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special game state is, for example, a state (progressive change state) or a big hit state (special change state) with a high probability of occurrence of a special result (big hit) in a specific game state (general power support state or a short time state) described later or a variable display game. Gaming state).

  Here, the probability variation state is one that continues until the next big hit (loop type), one that continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed (number-of-times type), and a predetermined probability falling lottery. Continuing until it is done (falling lottery type) is considered.

  Further, whether or not to generate a probability variation state is not determined by the jackpot symbol random number, it is possible to always generate a probability variation state when a jackpot occurs, or provide a winning device or the like having a specific area, A probability variation state may be generated when a game ball passes through a specific area.

  In addition, after the variable display game is started, an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect button 31 is executed. By operating the effect button 31 while the operation promotion effect is being executed, the start memory is stored. It is possible to execute a notice effect or the like for notifying the result of the corresponding variable display game in advance.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 26 that is operated when a player borrows a game ball and a discharge button 27 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) are provided. . Further, a balance display unit 28 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 26 and the discharge button 27.

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

  The game board 10 includes a flat game board body 10b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 10a surrounded by a guide rail 35 on the front surface of the game board body 10b. ing. A front component (side case) 33 is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10b and outside the guide rail 35. Further, the front right component 33 on the lower right side of the game area 10a is covered with a black transparent certificate plate 36 at the center of the front. Then, a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device into the game area 10a surrounded by the guide rail 35 to play a game. In the game area 10a, a windmill 45 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails 47, and the like are arranged. The game area 10a is changed while its rolling direction is changed by these hitting direction changing members. Flow down.

  A center case 46 that forms a window serving as a display area for the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 10a. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 46 is a display device 48 as an effect display device (variable display device) capable of executing an effect of a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed (variably displayed). Has been. The display device 48 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 10 through the window portion of the center case 46. Note that the display device 48 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . 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 first movable accessory 100 is provided on the right side of the window of the center case 46. The first movable accessory 100 moves toward the center of the display area of the display device 48 so as to cover the front of the display device 48 as the game progresses. The second movable accessory 200 is provided on the left side of the window of the center case 46. The second movable combination moves toward the center of the display area of the display device 48 so as to cover the front of the display device 48 as the game progresses. Details of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A stage portion 46 a is provided below the window portion of the center case 46. In the stage portion 46a of the center case 46, a game ball that opens toward the game area 10a so as to receive a game ball flowing down the game area 10a and passes through a warp passage 46b disposed inside the center case 46 is provided. Discharged. Since the stage portion 46a of the center case 46 is disposed above the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38, the game balls rolling on the stage portion 46a are moved to the first start winning opening 37 and the second start winning opening 37. 2 It is configured to easily flow down to the start winning prize port 38. Details of the first start winning opening 37 and the second starting winning opening 38 will be described later.

  A normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided on the lower right side of the center case 46 in the game area 10a. A gate switch (SW) 34 a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is provided inside the normal start gate 34. Then, when a game ball that is driven into the game area 10a and passes through the center case 46 and flows down the game area on the right side passes through the general diagram start gate 34 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), the normal map variable display game (Predetermined game) is executed.

  Further, three general winning openings 44 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 46, and one general winning opening 44 is arranged below the usual start gate 34 on the lower right side of the center case 46. . In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 44 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 44a to 44n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 44.

  Also, below the center case 46 is provided a first start winning opening (first start winning area) 37 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and an inverted “C” character is formed immediately below the first start winning opening 37. And a pair of movable members 38a that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area) 38 is disposed therein. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37 or the 2nd starting winning opening 38, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game.

  The pair of movable members 38a of the second start winning prize port 38 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 37 is provided above the second starting winning opening 38, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  When the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode (specific result), the reverse “C” is reversed by the general electric solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as the drive device (drive mechanism). It is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, an easy-to-win state) in which the game ball is easy to flow into the second start winning opening 38 by opening in a letter shape.

  It should be noted that the universal variation display game and the movable member 38a are controlled by a game control device 500 (see FIG. 3) described later. The game control device 500 generates the above-described specific game state (general power support state, short time state) by increasing the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state or increasing the occurrence time of the easy-to-win state.

  Further, on the right side of the first start winning opening 37 in the game area 10a, an attacker-type opening / closing door which can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by a large winning opening solenoid 42b (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 42 having a large winning opening 42a is provided. The special variation winning device 42 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 42d (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  When the game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 42, the payout control device 580 (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 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3. In addition, at the bottom of the game area 10a, an out port 43 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a prize or the like.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 10a (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 10), the special figure variation display game (the special figure 1 variation display game, the special figure 2 variation display game) on the display device 48, and the normal figure start gate A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning a prize at No.34. The collective display device 50 is provided with display units 51 to 60 for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  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 not-shown hitting ball launcher toward the game area 10a. The launched game balls flow down the game area 10a while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails 47 and windmills 45 arranged at various places in the game area 10a, and the normal start gate 34, general prize The player enters the opening 44, the first start winning opening 37, the second start winning opening 38 or the special variable winning apparatus 42, or flows into the out opening 43 and is discharged from the game area 10a. When a game ball wins the general winning port 44, the first starting winning port 37, the second starting winning port 38, or the special variable winning device 42, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is controlled for payout. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 580, the sheet is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 3.

  As described above, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. The usual start gate 34 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When a game ball that has been driven into the game area 10a passes through the normal start gate 34 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and a normal map change display game (predetermined 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 38 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 34, if the number of ordinary start memories is less than the upper limit, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1). ) And one ordinary start memory is stored.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. The information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result for a predetermined period.

  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 stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 38, and the number of times that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 38 is in a state in which the open / close member 38a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving a built-in power solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 38 is allowed.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 37 and the winning ball to the second starting winning port 38 are respectively a start port 1 switch 37d (see FIG. 3) and a start port 2 switch 38d (see FIG. 3) provided inside. ) Is detected. The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37 are detected as start winning balls in the special figure 1 variable display game and are stored in the limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 38 are special figures. It is detected as a start winning ball of a two-variable display game and is stored up to four.

  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 in the game control device 500 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four 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 display device 48 of the center case 46.

  The game control device 500 receives a special figure display (display device 48, special figure 1 display 51, or special figure 2) based on the winning to the first start winning opening 37 or the second start winning opening 38, or each start memory. A special figure 1 fluctuation display game or a special figure 2 fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information (special figures and special symbols) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 48 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 48, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 48 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with a special decoration pattern corresponding to the number of stored special figure winning memories, and various effects such as the appearance of a character are provided to enhance the interest.

  Further, when winning at the first start winning port 37 or the second starting winning port 38 is made 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 display device 48 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 42 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 42b (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, the special winning opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 42 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, so that 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. In addition, for the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 48, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. It may be executed in the display device or display area. In this case, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is prevented from being executed simultaneously.

  The special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

  In addition, in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, a game is played in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38). When the ball wins, the start memory is stored with the execution right. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) is immediately started on the basis of the start memory.

  On the other hand, a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 37 (second start winning opening 38) in a state that is not played or in a special gaming state, the starting stored number is less than the upper limit number. 1 is added and one start-up memory is stored. And the state where the special figure 1 variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) can be started in the state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more (the end of the previous special figure variable display game or the end of the special game state) Then, the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 37d in the first start prize port 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start prize port 38, the gate switch 34a, and the prize port switches 44a to 44a. 44n, the count switch 42d is provided with 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. As the front frame open detection switch 3b on the front frame 3 or the glass frame open detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, a micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game control device 500. The game control device 500 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 511. The CPU unit 510 includes an input port 520 having an input port, an output unit 530 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 540 for connecting the CPU unit 510, the input unit 520, and the output unit 530.

  The CPU unit 510 logically inverts a signal (start winning detection signal) from the gaming microcomputer 511 called an amusement chip (IC) and the proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 in the input unit 520. An oscillating circuit (quartz crystal) including an inverting circuit 512 formed of an inverter or the like to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generating a clock serving as a reference for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generating circuit. Oscillator) 513 and the like. The game control device 500 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 500 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 300 to be operable. Composed.

  The power supply apparatus 300 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and the like. 310, a backup power supply unit 320 that supplies a power supply voltage to the RAM 511c inside the gaming microcomputer 511 at the time of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and notifies the game control device 500 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. A control signal generation unit 330 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 300 is configured separately from the game control device 500, but the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 500, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 10 and the game control device 500 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 320 and the control signal generation unit 330 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 300 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 320 can be composed of one large-capacitance capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 511 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 500, and the data stored in the RAM 511c is retained even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 330 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 310, for example, and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 500 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 511c. Note that the backup power supply unit 320 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 511c in the gaming microcomputer 511 and the RAM in the payout control device 580. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 511. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 511 stores a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Microprocessor) 511a, a non-rewritable ROM (read only memory) 511b and a rewritable data (read only memory) (511). A RAM (random access memory, volatile storage means) 511c that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 511b stores invariant information (program, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner (non-rewritable), and the RAM 511c stores the work area and various signals of the CPU 511a during game control. Used as a storage area for random values. As the ROM 511b or the RAM 511c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 511b 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 511a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range fluctuation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of place, large hit fluctuation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 16R or per 4R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game.

  Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  Here, the ROM 511b constitutes a change distribution information storage unit that stores a plurality of change distribution information related to the execution time setting in the special figure change display game.

  Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can change, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed). In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas on the display device 48. After the variable display, if the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right and middle, and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example, , The state where the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach production, normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, premium Reach is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premium reach (the probability that a special result mode is derived differs depending on reach production). 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). In the present invention, reach A, reach B, reach C, reach D (display battle effect), reach E (playing item battle effect) are reach corresponding to normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, and premium reach. ) Is set.

  Here, the level of reliability can be calculated by the ratio of the effect selection when the special result mode is derived and the effect selection when the special result mode is not derived.

  For example, in a variable display game in which a special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 10%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, in a variable display game in which no special result mode is derived, the SP1 reach is selected at a rate of 5%, and the SP3 reach is selected at a rate of 1%. By setting such a selection ratio, it can be said that the expected degree of SP1 reach is lower than the expected degree of SP3 reach.

  The CPU 511a executes a game control program in the ROM 511b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. To control the entire gaming machine 1.

  Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 511 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. A random number generation circuit. Furthermore, a clock generator is provided that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 511a and a renewal timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513. Yes.

  In addition, the CPU 511a selects any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 511b in a start port switch monitoring process (S701) or a special figure routine process (S709) in a special figure game process to be described later. Fluctuation pattern distribution information is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 511a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the second start winning port 38 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information And get.

  The payout control device 580 performs control for driving out the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (a payout control command or data) from the game control device 500 and paying out a prize ball. Also, the payout control device 580 performs control for driving out the payout motor of the payout unit based on a payout request signal from a card unit (not shown), and paying out the rented ball.

  The input unit 520 of the game control device 500 includes a start port 1 switch 37d in the first start winning port 37, a start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, Connected to the prize opening switches 44a to 44n and the count switch 42d, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is inputted and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 521 is provided. Proximity I / F 521 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and when an abnormality is detected, an abnormality detection signal is output. At this time, the abnormality detection signal is input to the input port 523.

  All outputs of signals input to the proximity I / F 521 are supplied to the input port 522, read into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540, and from the game control device (main board) 500 via the relay board 591. It is supplied to a test firing test apparatus (not shown). In addition, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d among the outputs of the proximity I / F 521 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 511 through the inverting circuit 512 in addition to the input port 522. ing. The inversion circuit 512 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 511 assumes that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, it is possible to directly input the detection signal to the gaming microcomputer 511 without providing the inverting circuit 512. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d to the gaming microcomputer 511, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 521 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 521 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 300 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes a first start winning opening converted by a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the proximity I / F 521. 37, the start port 1 switch 37d in the 37, the start port 2 switch 38d in the second start winning port 38, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switches 44a to 44n, the signals from the count switch 42d and the game via the data bus 540 An input port 522 for supplying to the microcomputer 511 is provided. The data held by the input port 522 can be read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by decoding the address assigned to the input port 522 by the gaming microcomputer 511. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 520 includes signals from the front frame opening detection switch 3b provided on the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 and the glass frame opening detection switch 18b provided on the glass frame 18, and from the payout control device 580. An input port 523 is provided which takes in a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow and supplies them to the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. ing. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 520 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 524 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 300 to the gaming microcomputer 511 and the like. The circuit 524 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 300, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the input port 523 and taken into the game microcomputer 511 via the data bus 540. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 524 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 511 and is also supplied to each output port of the output unit 530. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 591 without going through the output unit 530, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 591 for output to the test board 591. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 591. The reset signal RST is not supplied to each input port (522, 523) of the input unit 520. The data set to each output port of the output unit 530 by the gaming microcomputer 511 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but immediately before the reset signal RST is input, This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 511 from each input port (522, 523) is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 511.

  The output unit 530 of the game control device 500 is connected to the data bus 540 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 580, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and an effect control device 550. A first output port 531a that generates a data strobe signal SSTB to be output, and a second output port 531b that generates an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 550. Data is transmitted from the game control device 500 to the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 531a is provided to the output unit 530 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 500 from the effect control device 550 side, that is, in order to secure one-way communication. In addition, a unidirectional buffer 532a for outputting an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 531b is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 531a to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the output unit 530 receives data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game and a signal indicating the probability of jackpot via a relay board 591 via a relay board 591 connected to the data bus 540 to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization not shown. The output buffer 532b is configured to be mountable. The buffer 532b is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game shop. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / F 521 is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay substrate 591 without passing through the buffer 532b.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test fire test device as they are, such as the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, are once taken into the game microcomputer 511 and processed into other signals or information. For example, an error signal indicating that the gaming machine cannot be controlled is supplied from the data bus 540 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 532b and the relay board 591. Note that the relay board 591 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 532b and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. Yes. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 511 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 591, and a signal of a port that is selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test test apparatus.

  The output unit 530 also includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid 42b) connected to the data bus 540 for opening and closing the special variable winning device 42 and a solenoid (general power solenoid 38b) for opening and closing the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38. ), The third output port 531c for outputting the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the LED cathode terminal of the collective display device 50 is connected, and the LED displayed according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50 A fourth output port 531d for outputting the on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the second, and a fifth output port 531e for outputting information related to the gaming machine 1 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 508. Is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 1 output from the external information terminal 508 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 533a, a second driver 533b, a third driver 533c, and a fourth driver 533d. The first driver 533a receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 42b output from the third output port 531c, receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 38b, and generates and outputs the solenoid driving signal. . The second driver 533b outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 531c. The third driver 533c outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 531d. The fourth driver 533d outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 531e to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 508.

  The first driver 533a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 300 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 533c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 533b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 533c that outputs 12V supplies current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 533b that outputs ground potential extracts current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the dynamic drive system The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 533d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 508 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 532b, the third output port 531c, the first driver 533a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 530 of the game control device 500, that is, on the relay board 591 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 530 is provided with a photocoupler 534 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 592. The photocoupler 534 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 511 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 592 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 511 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus a port such as the input port 522 is not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 550 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 550 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 formed of an amusement chip (IC) as in the case of the game microcomputer 511, and a video control microcomputer that performs video control exclusively under the control of the main control microcomputer 551. 2nd CPU) 554, VDP (Video Display Processor) 558 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 48 in accordance with commands and data from the video control microcomputer 554, various melody and sound effects Etc. are provided with a sound source LSI 560 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce them from the speaker 30 (30a, 30b).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are connected to program ROMs 553 and 555, each of which includes a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU, and the VDP 558 is connected to the VDP 558. An image ROM 557 storing character images and video data is connected, and an audio ROM 561 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 560. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 511, determines the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 554 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 560 to play the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and the sound source LSI 560 are serially connected. Data is transmitted and received. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the VDP 558 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 558 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 558a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 557, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 558b, a signal conversion circuit 558c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 48 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 558 to the main control microcomputer 551 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 48 and lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 3 and the game board 10. Furthermore, the VDP 558 notifies the video control microcomputer 554 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 554 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 554 receives from the main control microcomputer 551 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 554 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 551 and the tone generator LSI 560 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 alone. In addition to being able to display on the display device 48, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 552 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 500. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 500 to the effect control device 550 via the command I / F 552 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 511 of the game control device 500 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 552 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  Further, the effect control device 550 is provided on the front frame 3 with a panel decoration LED control circuit 10c for controlling a panel decoration device 10d having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 10 (including the center case 46). Frame decoration LED control circuit 18c for controlling the frame decoration device 18d having LEDs (light emitting diodes), and a board effect device (for example, an effect display on the display device 48) provided in the game board 10 (including the center case 46). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 10e for driving and controlling the 10f and a frame effect device provided in the front frame 3 (for example, the first movable illumination 13 described above). A frame effect motor control circuit 18e for driving and controlling a motor 18f for operating the second movable illumination 14) is provided. These control circuits (10c, 18c, 10e, 18e) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 via an address / data bus 559.

  Furthermore, the effect control device 550 includes an effect motor switch 31b that detects the initial position of the motor in the effect button 31 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 (operation means SW31a) and the board effect device 10f. A switch input circuit 570 for detecting an on / off state of the main signal and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, an amplifier circuit 562a including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 30a provided on the front frame 3 An amplifier circuit 562b for driving the lower speaker 30b provided on the front frame 3 is provided.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 can communicate with the effect control device 550 of the gaming machine 1 arranged adjacent to the game hall.

  Since the normal power supply unit 310 of the power supply device 300 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 550 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby, a plurality of types of voltages can be generated. It is configured. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving a motor and a solenoid, DC 12V for driving a display device 48 including a liquid crystal panel, and DC 5V serving as a power supply voltage for a command I / F 552, an LED and a speaker are driven. Therefore, it is possible to generate a voltage of 18 V DC and a voltage of 24 V NDC used as a reference for these DC voltages or to turn on the power supply monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554, DC3. The effect control device 550 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 310.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generator 330 of the power supply apparatus 300 is a control circuit (10c to 18e) that controls driving of the main control microcomputer 551, the video control microcomputer 554, the VDP 558, the sound source LSI 560, the lamp, the motor, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 562a and 562b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, the general purpose port of the video control microcomputer 554 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 558. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 554 and the VDP 558 can be improved.

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

  The CPU 511a of the game control device 500 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball that has passed through the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and is stored in the ROM 511b. It is compared with a determination value that is present, and a hit / decision of the normal map variation display game is determined. Then, after the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the general symbol change display game to be stopped is displayed on the general symbol display 53. If the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display 53, the general-purpose solenoid 38b is operated, and the movable member 38a of the second start winning opening 38 is kept for a predetermined time. Control to release.

  In the case where the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, the CPU 511a performs control to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 53.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores a start winning (starting memory) based on an input of a game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 37d provided in the first starting winning port 37. Based on this start-up memory, the jackpot determination random number value of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a hit.

  Further, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 stores the start memory based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 38d provided in the second start winning prize port 38. Then, based on this start-up memory, a big hit determination random number value for the special figure 2 variable display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 511b to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is hit or lost. Do.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 550. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 550 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 48 based on the control signal from the game control apparatus 500.

  Further, the effect control device 550 performs processing for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 30 (30a, 30b), the light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on the control signal from the game control device 500.

  Then, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process.

  In the processing for generating the special game state, the CPU 511a of the game control device 500 can open the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 by the big prize opening solenoid 42b, for example, and the game ball can flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed.

  And, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1.6 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until 1 is achieved is defined as one round, and control (round game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times or 9 times).

  Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Hereinafter, specific processing for the control by the game control device 500 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process in the control by the game control device 500 will be described. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of the first half of the main process executed by the game control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main process executed by the game control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The main process is executed 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 execution of the main process is started, the game control device 500 first prohibits interruption (S501). Next, an interrupt vector setting process for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (S502). Further, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs is set (S503). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (S504).

  Next, the game control device 500 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 580 is normally activated (S505). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 500 is activated first, and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 580 before the activation of the payout control device 580 is completed. The payout control device 580 can avoid missing the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM (S506). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (S507). Also, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 511 is set not to be used (S508). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 580 and the effect control device 550 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 300 is set to ON (S509). 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, when the power is normally turned off at the time of closing the store and the power is turned on at the opening of the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game is started in the initialized state. . 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 S509 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (S510). ~ S513). 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 processing of S510 and S511, 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 S512 and S513, 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 S513 is “Y”), the game control device 500 performs a check to calculate verification data called a checksum. Sum calculation processing is executed (S514).

  Then, the game control device 500 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (S515), and determines whether these values match. Determination is made (S516).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of S509 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of S511 or S513 is “N”). If the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in S514 (the result in S516 is “N”), the initialization processing in S541 to S545 in FIG. 5B is executed. To do. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  If the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of S516 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 500 has executed the power failure process normally, and therefore The process for restoring to the state is executed (S517 to S523 in FIG. 5B). 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 failure inspection areas are cleared (S517), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (S518). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (S519).

  Next, the game control device 500 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 (S520). When it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of S520 is “N”), the processing after S523 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 S520 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and performs the high probability notification. Save to the flag area (S521). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (S522).

  Furthermore, the game control device 500 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550 (S523). 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 a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 550, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to the occurrence of the power failure.

  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 500 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (S541). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (S542). Then, an initial value for power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (S543).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 sets a time value of a period for outputting external information related to RWM clear (for example, saves an output timer initial value for outputting a security signal in the security signal control timer area) (S544). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 550 (S545), and the processes after S524 are executed.

  When the processing of S523 or S545 ends, the game control device 500 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 511 (clock generator). (S524).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 511. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 513 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 511a 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 500 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S525). Specifically, the CPU 511a 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 corresponding initial value random numbers (S526). . Thereafter, the game control device 500 permits an interrupt (S527).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 511a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, and 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 500 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 (S528). 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 500 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 300 and read via the port and the data bus (S529). 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 500 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (S530). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on, that is, when there is no power failure (result of S530 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of S528 is executed again, and the processing from S528 to S530 is repeatedly executed ( Loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (S527) before the initial value random number update process (S528), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be prioritized and 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 (S528), 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 S530 is “Y”), the game control device 500 indicates that the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal has been continuously detected is set to ON. It is determined whether or not the number of checks set in the process of S529 has been reached (S531). When the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON is not reached the number of checks (the result of S531 is “N”), whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON again. Is determined (S530). 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 S531 is “Y”), the game control device 500 considers that a power failure has occurred. Then, the process when a power failure occurs is executed (S532 to S538).

  The game control device 500 prohibits interruption (S532) and sets all output ports to off (S533). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (S534), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (S535).

  Further, the game control apparatus 500 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (S536), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM ( S537). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (S538), and the system waits until the gaming machine 1 is turned 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. 6 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 511a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 500 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (S601). 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 S601 can be implemented by saving the values held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes input processing for acquiring input signals from various sensors and switches input via the input unit 520 and reading the state of each input port (S602). The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 37d, a start port 2 switch 38d, a conventional gate switch 34a, a count switch 42d, 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 500 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 550 and the payout control device 580 (S603). 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 (SOL) 42b and a general electric solenoid (SOL) 38b. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes command transmission processing for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 550, the payout control device 580, and the like (S604). Specifically, the effect control device 550 includes a change pattern designation command for specifying the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 550 to execute the power failure recovery process when the power failure is recovered. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 580.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (S605), and subsequently uses a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. The random number update process 2 to update is performed (S606). 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 500 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 (S607). The various winning port switches include, for example, a starting port 1 switch 37d, a starting port 2 switch 38d, a gate switch 34a, winning port switches 44a to 44n, and a count switch 42d. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As an error monitoring, the front frame 3 and the glass frame 18 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 500 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (S608). The details of the special figure game process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game is executed (S609).

  Next, the game control device 500 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 (S610). 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 500 checks the detection signals from the magnetic sensor switch 39a and the vibration sensor switch 39b, and executes a magnetic error monitoring process for determining whether there is an abnormality (S611). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 30 or the gaming state LED 29 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 508 (S612).

  Then, the game control device 500 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (S613). After that, the register temporarily saved in the process of S601 is restored (S614), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (S615), 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 (S608) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, the input signal is monitored by the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of the special figure (identification symbol and identification information) is set.

  When the special figure game process is started, the game control device 500 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S701).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37 and the second start winning port 38, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special variable display game based on the win 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 500 executes a count switch monitoring process (S702). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable prize winning device 42 is detected by a count switch 42d provided in the special variable prize winning device 42, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already expired or the special figure game processing timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game processing timer. Is checked (S703). The special figure game process timer is set to an initial value when each process (S709 to S715) to be branched according to a special figure game process number, which will be described later, is executed. In the process of S703, the special figure game process timer is set. Decrease the value by 1. The value set as the initial value is a time value until the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is completed. For example, the value is set in the special figure normal process (S709; special figure game process number “0”). As the value to be set, the time value during which the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game is set. Then, when the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  The game control device 500 executes the processing after S716 when the special figure game processing timer has not expired (the result of S704 is “N”).

  On the other hand, when the special game process timer expires (the result of S704 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 500 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 (S705). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (S706). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (S707), and the process is branched according to the game process number (S708).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of S708 is “0”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure routine process (S709). 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. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of S708 is “1”), the game control device 500 executes the special figure changing process (S710). 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 S708 is “2”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special figure display process (S711). 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, For example, information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. Details of the special figure display processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17A and 17B.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of S708 is “3”), the game control apparatus 500 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (S712). 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 S708 is “4”), the game control apparatus 500 executes a special winning opening opening process (S713). 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.

  Also, during the special prize opening opening process, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result, the opening / closing door 42a of the special variable prize winning device 42 is opened based on the opening time of the special prize winning opening to the player. Since a special game state for giving a game value is generated, the game control device 500 serves as a special game state control means.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of S708 is “5”), the game control device 500 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (S714). 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 42a is closed when any of the conditions is satisfied. To do. 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 S708 is “6”), the game control device 500 executes a jackpot end process (S715). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in S709 is set. Details of the jackpot end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 1 display 51 (S716). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the special figure 1 display 51 is executed (S717).

  Further, the game control device 500 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the special figure 2 display 52 (S718). Subsequently, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (S719).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (S701) in the special figure game process (FIG. 7) described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart 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 500 first prepares a table for setting information on hold due to a game ball winning in the first start winning port 37 (S801).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38 (S802). 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 500, the ordinary electric accessory (the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38) is operating, that is, the movable member 38a of the second start winning port 38 can win a game ball. It is checked whether or not it is open (S803). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of S803 is “Y”), the processing after S806 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (the result of S803 is “N”), the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 38 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. It is checked (S804), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (S805).

  The illegal winning award will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 38 cannot receive a game ball when the movable member 38a is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the movable member 38a 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 processes of S804 and S805, 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).

  If the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of S805 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines that the game ball has been won and invalidated at the second start winning opening 38, and the process 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 S805 is “N”), the game control device 500 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning award 38 (S806). Then, the special figure start port switch common process is executed (S807). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common processing (S802, S807) in the above-described start port switch monitoring processing (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure start port switch common processing is common when a signal is input from the start port 1 switch 37d or the start port 2 switch 38d because the game ball has won the first start winning port 37 or the second start winning port 38. Is executed.

  First, the game control device 500 checks whether or not a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 37d) among the start port 1 switch 37d and the start port 2 switch 38d (S901). , S902). If no signal is input from the start port switch to be monitored (the result of S902 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 S902 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to the RWM. Save to a predetermined area (S903). Then, the big hit random number extracted to the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (S904).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 outputs information related to the number of times of winning at the start winning opening corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored, that is, the number of times output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (starting opening The number of signal outputs) is loaded (S905). 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 (S906, S907).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of S907 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets the updated start port signal output count value in the RWM start port signal output count area. Save (S908).

  After the processing of S908 is completed or when the number of times of starting port signal output overflows (the result of S907 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines the characteristics of the update target corresponding to the monitored starting port switch. It is checked whether the figure holding (starting memory) number is less than the upper limit value (S909, S910).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of S910 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start 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 (S911).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 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 500 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the target start-up switch (S912), and further displays a special figure hold number corresponding to the special figure hold number. A command (ACTION) is prepared (S913). Then, a command setting process for setting the prepared special figure reservation number command is executed (S914).

  Next, the game control device 500 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number updated in S911 (S915).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 saves the jackpot random number prepared in the processing of S904 in the jackpot random number save area of the RWM (S916), and loads the jackpot symbol random number of the target start port switch (extracts the jackpot symbol random number). (S917). Then, the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number save area (S918).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number save area of the RWM (S919). The variation pattern random number is used, for example, for setting a variation pattern or executing a specific effect.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display without various reach and reach) in the special figure fluctuation display game (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is a big hit Unlike a design random number that is updated by software of a random number generation circuit, it is updated by a 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 500 is a special figure holding process which is a prefetch process for determining 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. Information determination processing is executed (S920). 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, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of S910 is “N”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the monitored start port switch is the start port 1 switch 37d. (S931, S932). When the monitoring target is the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S932 is “Y”), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (S933), command setting processing is executed (S934), The special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  In addition, when the monitoring target is not the start port 1 switch 37d (the result of S932 is “N”), the game control device 500 ends the special figure start port switch common process.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (S920) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 9) described above will be described. FIG. 10 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 500 checks whether the pending start-up memory satisfies a condition for executing the prefetch effect (S1001) and determines (S1002). The conditions under which the pre-reading effect may be executed are, for example, that the start port switch to be monitored in the special figure start port switch common process is the start port 2 switch 38d, or the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch. In the case of 37d, it means that it is not during ordinary power support or during jackpot. By setting such a condition, when executing the special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be executed with priority over the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game.

  If the condition for executing the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of S1002 is “N”), the game control device 500 ends the special figure hold information determination process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether or not it is a big hit (S1003) when the condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of S1002 is “Y”). ). 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. Determination is made (S1004).

  Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of S1004 is “Y”), the game control device 500 sets a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch (S1005). The jackpot symbol random number check table defines the jackpot type distribution rate according to the address of the information table in which the symbol information that identifies the symbol at the time of the jackpot and the start entrance winning symbol command command is defined, and the judgment value of the jackpot random number Has been.

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the jackpot symbol random number, acquires the corresponding jackpot information table, and sets it as a table for selecting the contents of the effect (S1006).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of S1004 is “N”), the game control device 500 sets a deviation information table as a table for selecting the contents of the effect (S1007).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 acquires symbol information from the set information table and saves it in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (S1008). Furthermore, a start winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table and saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (S1009).

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a start port winning flag corresponding to the target start port switch (S1010), and then prepares a target start port winning effect command setting table (S1011).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set with respect to the target starting port (S1012). And the fluctuation pattern setting process which sets the fluctuation aspect in a special figure fluctuation display game is performed (S1013).

  The game control device 500 prepares a start opening winning effect command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the change number prepared in the change pattern setting process (S1013) described above (S1014), and then executes the command setting process. (S1015).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads and prepares the start opening winning effect symbol command from the winning effect symbol command area (S1016), and executes command setting processing (S1017). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the process of S1014, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of S1016, and the determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 550 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. The effect control device 550 notifies the player of the result of the special figure variation display game before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, for example, by changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the display device 48. To do.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (S709) in the special figure game process (FIG. 7) described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (S1101, S1102).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of S1102 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the first start memory number (special figure 1 hold number) is 0 ( S1103, S1104). In this way, the special figure 2 holding number check (S1101) is performed before the special figure 1 holding number check (S1103), so that the special figure 2 advantageous to the player over the special figure 1 variable display game. The variable display game is preferentially executed.

  Furthermore, when the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (the result of S1104 is “Y”), the game control device 500 checks whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (S1105, S1106). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of S1106 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (S1107). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (S1108), and a command setting process for transmitting to the effect control device 550 is executed (S1109).

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of S1106 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 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 550, the processing after S1110 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 500 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (S1110). 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, the game control device 500 executes the special figure variation display game when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of S1102 is “N”), that is, the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 38. If so, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1111). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for second special-figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (S1112). 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 change of the second special figure, and the special figure 2 display Information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the device 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, etc.), etc. Execute the process. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the game control device 500 executes the special figure fluctuation display game when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of S1104 is “N”), that is, the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 37. If so, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (S1113). Then, the game control device 500 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (S1114). 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 of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the device 51 (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.), etc. To do. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process 1 (S1113) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 11) described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  First, the game control device 500 adds the information or the big hit information that is not determined by the determination of the big hit random number to the corresponding big hit flag 1 (for special figure 1) for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 1 setting process to be set is executed (S1201).

  Next, the game control device 500 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 (S1202).

  After that, the game control device 500 saves the test signal corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) (S1203). Subsequently, the symbol information set by the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to the special symbol 1 of the RWM (S1204).

  Next, the game control device 500 sets and prepares a special figure 1 fluctuation flag (fluctuating flag) (S1205), and then saves it in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (S1206). Subsequently, the game control device 500 prepares a table for the special figure 1 for setting information on the variation pattern (S1207).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information (S1208), and after executing variation pattern setting processing for setting a variation mode pattern in the special figure 1 variable display game (S1209). ), A variation start information setting process for setting information for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed (S1210), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is terminated. Details of the variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing 1]
Next, details of the special figure 2 variation start process 1 (S1111) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 11) described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed by the game control device 500 in the same procedure as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 described above with the corresponding special figure changed from the special figure 1 to the special figure 2. Specifically, the processing of S1301 to S1310 corresponds to the processing of S1201 to S1210, respectively, the big hit flag 2 is the processing target in the processing of S1301, and the special figure 2 stop symbol is the processing target in the processing of S1302 and S1303. The special figure 2 variation flag becomes a processing target in the processing of S1305 and S1306. Further, the table for the special figure 2 becomes a processing target in the processing of S1307.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern setting process (S1013) in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 10), the fluctuation pattern setting process (S1209) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 12), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. Details of the variation pattern setting process (S1309) in FIG. 1 (FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of variation pattern setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 500 checks the special figure game mode flag area (S1401), whether or not the high probability flag and the short time flag are set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is a high probability and the electric support state. Is determined (S1402). The high probability flag and the short time flag are flags set in S1905 of the jackpot end setting process 2 described later.

  When the high probability flag and the short time flag are not set (the result of S1402 is “N”), the game control apparatus 500 checks whether the symbol information (for work) is out of symbol information (S1403). , S1404). The symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to the RWM special symbol in the above-described processing of S1008, S1204, or S1304.

  When the symbol information (for work) is out-of-order symbol information (the result of S1404 is “Y”), the game control device 500 acquires and prepares the address of the out-of-range variation pattern selection table (for normal use) ( S1405). If the symbol information (for work) is not out of symbol information, that is, if it is hit symbol information (result of S1404 is “N”), the address of the hit variation pattern selection table (for normal use) is acquired. Prepare (S1406).

  On the other hand, even when the high probability flag and the short time flag are set in the special-figure game mode flag area (the result of S1402 is “Y”), the game control device 500 determines whether the symbol information (for work) is out of symbol information. Check to determine (S1407, S1408).

  When the symbol information (for work) is out-of-order symbol information (the result of S1408 is “Y”), the game control device 500 acquires the address of the out-of-shift pattern selection table (for special effects) and prepares it. (S1409). If the symbol information (for work) is not out of symbol information, that is, if it is hit symbol information (result of S1408 is “N”), the address of the hit variation pattern selection table (for special effect) is acquired. Prepare (S1410).

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares the variation pattern random number saved in the variation pattern random number save area of the RWM in the process of S919 in the special figure start port switch common process described above (S1411), and displays the variation display game. A distribution process for determining a distribution value (variation pattern number) of a variation pattern random number representing a variation mode is executed (S1412). Here, the variation pattern number is determined using the variation pattern selection table prepared in the above-described processing of S1405, processing of S1406, processing of S1409, or processing of S1410. Details of the variation pattern selection table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the acquired variation pattern number in the variation pattern number region that is the target of the RWM (S1413), and ends the variation pattern setting process.

[Variation pattern selection table]
FIG. 15 is a variation pattern selection table allocation table used in the variation pattern setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. This figure is a list of variation pattern selection tables prepared according to the gaming state in the variation pattern setting process described above.

  First, the variation pattern selection table is distributed according to whether the game state after the special figure variation display game is the normal state or the special figure high probability state and the electric support state. Further, the variation pattern selection table is assigned to the case where the result of the corresponding special figure variation display game is out of place and the case where the result is a win.

  Specifically, when the game state is the normal state, the outlier variation pattern selection table (for normal use) is used when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of date, and the hit variation pattern selection table (ordinary for the normal state) Time) is used. Also, when the game state is the special figure high probability state and the electric support state, the special fluctuation display game is used when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of the game, and the special fluctuation pattern selection table is used. A selection table (for special effects) is used.

  Next, the contents of the variation pattern selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an example of a variation pattern selection table used in the variation pattern setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 16A is a variation pattern selection table used for normal use, that is, when the result of the above-described variation pattern setting process S1402 is “N”, and FIG. It is a variation pattern selection table used when the result of the process of S1402 in the variation pattern setting process described above is “Y”.

  Here, there are six variation patterns. As shown in FIG. 16A, the normal variation is selected with high probability in the normal variation deviation variation pattern selection table. Further, in the normal fluctuation pattern selection table, it is always distributed to one of the reach effects A to E, not the normal fluctuation.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the normal variation is selected with a probability of 99.8% and the reach effect E is selected with a probability of 0.2% in the special variation loss variation pattern selection table. In addition, in the hit variation pattern selection table for special effects, the reach effect E is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As described above, the reach effect E using the accessory (the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200) is always selected as the reach effect when the gaming state is the high probability and the electric support state. And the probability that the reach effect E is selected when the game result is out of place is 0.2%. Even when the gaming state is the normal state, if the gaming result is out of the game, the probability that the reach effect E is selected is 0.05%. Therefore, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the execution of the reach effect E indicates that the game result is almost a big hit. Details of the reach effect E using the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (S711) in the special figure game process (FIG. 7) described above will be described. FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17B is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the latter half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 500 first loads the jackpot flag 2 set in the RWM jackpot flag 2 area when the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot (S1701), and clears the jackpot flag2 area (S1702). .

  Next, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 2 (S1703) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S1704). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S1704 is “Y”), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (S1710). Further, a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (S1711). The signal related to the start of the special figure 2 big hit includes turning on the condition device operating signal, turning on the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, and turning on the special symbol 2 hit signal.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 2 and determines that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of S1704 is “N”), and loads the big hit flag 1 set in the RWM big hit flag 1 area. (S1705). When the big hit flag 1 is set in the big hit flag 1 area, the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit. Further, the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (S1706).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 checks the loaded jackpot flag 1 (S1707) and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S1708). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (the result of S1708 is “Y”), a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM ( S1709). The signal related to the start of the special figure 1 big hit, as in the case of the special figure 2 big hit, turn on the condition device operation signal, turn on the accessory continuous operation device operation signal, Or turning it on.

  Then, the game control device 500 sets the round number upper limit value table when the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 1 jackpot (S1709) or the process of saving the test signal related to the special figure 2 jackpot (S1711) is completed. (S1712).

  Next, the game control device 500 acquires the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information, and saves the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (S1713). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (S1714).

  Thus, the round number upper limit value and the round LED pointer are defined on the round number upper limit value table.

  Next, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to information in which the probability that the hit result is the normal probability state (low probability state) in the general map variable display game and the special map variable display game (S1715). ), Command setting processing is executed (S1716).

  Subsequently, the game control device 500 loads the symbol information indicating the stopped symbol of the currently executing special symbol variation display game from the RWM, prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (S1717), and executes command setting processing. (S1718). Since the output fanfare differs depending on the type of jackpot (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot and 4R normal jackpot), the corresponding fanfare command is set to be transmitted to the effect control device 550.

  After that, the game control device 500 loads and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol information related to the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 48 from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (S1719). Then, a command setting process for the decoration special figure command is executed (S1720).

  Next, the game control device 500 loads the special prize opening information, saves a signal corresponding to the special prize opening information in the external information output data area of the RWM, and changes the normal figure display game and special figure fluctuation. A signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the display game is also saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (S1721).

  Further, the game control device 500 sets a big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big prize opening information (S1722), and saves the big hit fanfare time in the special game processing timer area (S1723).

  After that, the game control device 500 resets the illegal winning port illegal winning number area where the illegal winning number to the special winning opening is saved (S1724), and sets the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag area to the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag area. Save (S1725).

  Then, the game control device 500 executes the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (S1726), and ends the special figure display process. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, the process number “3” corresponding to the fanfare / interval process is set in the special figure game process, information indicating various states is set, and the jackpot end process (FIG. 18). In step S1807, the special effect information (for setting) saved in the special effect information (for distribution) area is cleared (cleared to 0).

  Here, as information indicating various states, for example, a signal indicating that the gaming state for output is a special gaming state (a big hit state) on the external information terminal, a general map variation display game, and a special diagram variation display game A test signal indicating that the probability of a winning result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of winning prizes in the big winning mouth fraud monitoring period, clearing the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information relating to display, information relating to display of the game state display LED (error display unit 58 of the collective display device 50) relating to display of a high probability state, probability of hitting result in a general variable display game, normal probability state (low probability) Information), information for turning off the gaming state display LED (error display unit 58) related to the display of the high probability state that was turned on when the power failure was restored, information for controlling the special figure variation display game (for example, Information on the probability that the winning result in the figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state), or a normal figure variation display game or a special figure variation display game that is output to the effect control device 550 when the power failure is restored Information indicating that the probability of a winning result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of remaining time reduction fluctuations after a big hit, and the like.

  On the other hand, the game control device 500 checks the big hit flag 1 and determines that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of S1708 is “N”), and determines whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (S1730). . When the gaming state is the short-time state, when a predetermined number of games is digested, the game state transitions to another gaming state, so that it is necessary to perform a process for managing the number of times the game has been digested.

  When the gaming state is in the short-time state (the result of S1730 is “Y”), the gaming control device 500 has completed one time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is out of order. Update (S1731).

  Then, the game control device 500 determines whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations updated in the process of S1731 is 0 (S1732). If the time shortening variation count is 0 (the result of S1732 is “Y”), the time reduction state ends in this special figure variation display game, so a probability information command at the time shortening end time is prepared ( S1733), command setting processing is executed (S1734). And since the normal state becomes a non-winning easy state (no general power support), the special state normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the time reduction) in order to change the gaming state to the normal state and execute the special figure normal process ) Is executed (S1735), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction), various flags and parameters necessary for shifting the gaming state from the time reduction state to the normal state are set. The details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of time reduction) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, in the game control device 500, when the gaming state is not in the time-saving state, that is, when the gaming state is in the probability variation state or the normal state (the result of S1730 is “N”), or the next special figure variation display game is also in the time-shortening state. (S1732 is “N”), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is executed to execute the special figure normal process without changing the gaming state (S1736), and the special figure is being displayed. The process ends. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the big hit end process (S715) in the special figure game process (FIG. 7) described above will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the jackpot end process according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the big hit end process, a game state is set after the big hit state ends.

  The game control device 500 first checks and determines whether or not the probability variation determination flag stored in the probability variation determination flag area is a high probability entry flag (S1801, S1802). If the probability variation determination flag is not a high probability entry flag (result of S1802 is “N”), jackpot end setting processing 1 is executed (S1803). Details of the jackpot end setting process 1 will be described later with reference to FIG. When the probability variation determination flag is a high probability entry flag (result of S1802 is “Y”), the jackpot end setting process 2 is executed (S1804). Details of the jackpot end setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the jackpot end setting process at S1803 or S1804 is completed, the game control device 500 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (S1805). And the command setting process for transmitting a probability information command to the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is performed (S1806).

  Then, the game control device 500 loads the special effect information (for setting) and saves it in the special effect information (for distribution) area (S1807), and then shifts to the special figure normal process for executing the special figure normal process. Process 3 (at the end of the jackpot) is executed (S1808), and the jackpot end process ends. Details of the special figure normal process transition process 3 (at the end of the big hit) will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (S1803) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 18) described above will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 1 is a process for setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to the time saving state.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the time-saving state in the external information output data area (S1901). Further, a signal related to the start of the time-short state is saved in the test signal output data area (S1902). Further, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (S1903).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the ordinary high probability / ordinary power support flag in the ordinary game mode flag area (S1904). Further, the low probability / time reduction flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S1905), and the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S1906). Finally, the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations is saved in the short-time fluctuation number area (S1907), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (S1804) in the jackpot end process (FIG. 18) described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of jackpot end setting processing 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The jackpot end setting process 2 is a process of setting information necessary for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot end to a high probability state.

  First, the game control device 500 saves a signal related to the start of the high probability state in the external information output data area (S2001). Further, a signal related to the start of the high probability state is saved in the test signal output data area (S2002). Further, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (S2003).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the normal high probability / general power support flag in the normal game mode flag area in order to shift to the high probability state (S2004). Further, a high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (S2005), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (S2006). Finally, since the high probability state continues until the next big hit, the short-time fluctuation count area is reset (S2007), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended.

[Special figure transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the special figure ordinary process transition setting process 1 (S1110) in the special figure ordinary process (FIG. 11) and the special figure ordinary process transition setting process 1 (S1736) in the special figure displaying process (FIG. 17B) will be described. explain. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is a process for performing setting for executing the special figure normal process without shifting the gaming state.

  The game control device 500 first sets “0” as the special figure game process number (S2101), and saves it in the special figure game process number area of the RWM (S2102). Then, the RWM variation symbol determination flag area is reset (S2103), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (S2104), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 2 (at the end of short time)]
Next, details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (S1735) in the special figure display process (FIG. 17B) described above will be described. FIG. 22 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 for performing setting for executing the special figure normal process by shifting the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal (low probability) state.

  The game control device 500 first sets “0” as the special figure game process number (S2201), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area of the RWM (S2202). Then, in order to transmit a signal relating to the completion of the time reduction to a game hall internal management device (not shown), it is saved in the external information output data area (S2203). Further, a signal related to the end of the time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2204).

  Further, the game control device 500 saves the number at the low probability in the game state display number area of the RWM (S2205). Then, the ordinary low game probability / no power support flag is saved in the RWM special game mode flag area (S2206), and the special figure low probability flag is saved in the RWM special figure game mode flag area (S2207).

  Then, the game control device 500 saves the probability information command (low probability) in the RWM power failure recovery transmission command area (S2208). Further, the variable symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM is reset (S2209), and the special effect information (for distribution) area is also reset (S2210). Thereafter, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3 (at the end of jackpot)]
Next, details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (S1808) in the above-described jackpot end process (FIG. 18) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is a process for setting the game state to finish the big hit state and to execute the special figure normal process.

  The game control device 500 first sets “0” as the special figure game process number (S2301), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area of the RWM (S2302). Then, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area in order to transmit it to the game hall internal management device (not shown) (S2303). Further, a signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area in order to transmit it to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 591 (S2304).

  Next, the game control device 500 resets the variation symbol determination flag area of the RWM (S2305), and also resets the jackpot round LED pointer area (S2306). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (S2307), the special effect information (for setting) area is reset (S2308), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is terminated. To do.

  Then, the process by the production | presentation control apparatus 550 is demonstrated.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the main processing microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts executing the main process, it first prohibits interruption (S2401). Next, the RAM 551a which is a work area is cleared to 0 (S2402). Then, CPU initialization processing is executed (S2403). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 551a (S2404), and random number initialization processing is executed (S2405). Subsequently, various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) are started (S2406). An interrupt is permitted (S2407).

  Here, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (S2408). The WDT is activated in the CPU initialization process (S2403) described above, 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.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an effect button input process of detecting an operation signal of the effect button 31 by the player or performing a process according to the detected signal (S2409). Then, a button effect control process for performing an effect according to the operation timing and operation content of the effect button 31 is executed (S2410). Details of the button effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, a movable accessory control process for performing an operation effect of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 is executed (S2411). Details of the movable accessory control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 500 is executed (S2412).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a test mode process (S2413). 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 (1st CPU) 551 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the display device 48 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (S2412). (S2414). Details of the 1st scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (S2415). In addition to the abnormality related to the effect control device 550, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 500, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes effect command editing processing for editing a command to be transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 (S2416).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 30 (S2417). Further, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 18d) is executed (S2418), and further, an effect device such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid or movable illumination. A motor / SOL control process for controlling (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 18f) is executed (S2419).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a random number update process for updating the random number (S2420), and returns to the process of S2408. Thereafter, the processing from S2408 to S2420 is repeated.

[2nd CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of another main process executed by the effect control device 550 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 of the effect control device 550 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 first executes a CPU initialization process (S2501). Then, the RAM 554a that is a work area is cleared to 0 (S2502), and initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 554a (S2503). Then, a VDP initialization process for initializing a graphic processor that performs image processing is executed (S2504). Next, various interrupts such as a V blank interrupt are permitted (S2505).

  Further, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes initialization processing of various control processes (S2506). In the initialization process of various control processes, initialization of variables used in each control process executed in a normal game process (S2511) described later is performed. For example, the background of the video displayed on the display device 48 is initialized, or the arrangement of symbols is initialized. Then, screen drawing of the display device 48 is permitted (S2507).

  Thereafter, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 clears (initializes) the system cycle wait flag (S2508) and waits until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (S2509). Although the description of the system cycle wait flag is omitted, it is set to 1 when a predetermined process is completed in the V blank interrupt process.

  When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (the result of S2509 is “Y”), the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 determines whether the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 is operating normally. (Watchdog timer) is cleared (S2510). When a predetermined time elapses without clearing the WDT, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 is reset. Then, a normal game process for executing the decoration special figure variation display game or displaying various images on the display device 48 is executed (S2511), and the process returns to S2508. Thereafter, the processing from S2508 to S2511 is repeated.

[Normal game processing (2nd CPU)]
Next, details of the normal game process (S2511) in the main process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes reception command check processing for checking a command received by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 (S2601).

  Then, the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 554 executes background processing for preparing a still image with no motion in the image displayed on the display device 48 (S2602). Next, reel control / display processing for preparing drawing of decorative special symbols to be variably displayed among images displayed on the display device 48 is executed (S2603). Further, a hold display process for preparing drawing of a hold display for displaying the start memory of each variable display game among the images displayed on the display device 48 is executed (S2604).

  In addition, when there is no start memory number or when the variable display game is not played for a predetermined time, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes the customer waiting demonstration process so that the display device 48 displays the customer waiting demonstration screen. (S2605).

  Subsequently, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 554 executes 2nd scene control / display processing for preparing scene drawing in the 1st scene control process (S2414) of the main process executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551. (S2606). Here, the 2nd scene control / display process is executed for drawing an image having movement in the effect, while the background process is executed for drawing a still image. Then, display system processing for actually displaying an image on the display device 48 is executed (S2607). Then, this process ends, and the process returns to S2508 of the main process.

[1st scene control processing (1st CPU)]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (S2414) in the main process (FIG. 24) described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is in the test mode (S2701). The test mode is a mode that is executed when the CPU is inspected, such as at the time of factory shipment.

  If the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is in the test mode (the result of S2701 is “Y”), the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not in the test mode (the result of S2701 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 has received a scene change command for changing the scene (all display contents) to be displayed on the display device 48. If the scene change command has not been received (the result of S2702 is “N”), the process proceeds to S2707 without executing the processes of S2703 to S2706.

  On the other hand, when the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 receives the scene change command (the result of S2702 is “Y”), it acquires the game state to be updated, that is, the current game state (S2703). Then, it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is a valid command corresponding to the current gaming state transmitted from the gaming control device 500 and analyzed in the gaming control command analysis process (S2710) described above ( S2704).

  When the received scene change command is valid (the result of S2704 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 saves the received scene change command in the RAM 551a that is the work area (S2705). ). Then, an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene (display content) is set (S2706).

  If the received scene change command is not valid (the result of S2704 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 proceeds to the process of S2707 without executing the processes of S2705 and S2706.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 branches to a process corresponding to the command identifier analyzed in the above-described game control command analysis process (S2412) (S2707).

  When the command identifier is set to “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power-on processing (S2708).

  When the command identifier is set to “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes power failure recovery processing other than the customer waiting processing described later (S2709).

  If the command identifier is set to “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a customer waiting process (S2710).

  When the command identifier is set to “variation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the variation processing (S2711).

  When the command identifier is set to “design stop command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes a design stop process (S2712).

  When the command identifier is set to “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes fanfare processing (S2713).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the in-round processing when the command identifier is set to “large-open / release n-th command” (S2714). In the in-round processing, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, information necessary for setting an ending command is set.

  When the command identifier is set to “interval command”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes interval processing (S2715).

  When the command identifier is set to “ENDING COMMAND”, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes ending processing (S2716).

  Thereafter, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 sequentially executes a symbol command reception process (S2717), a pending number command reception process (S2718), a prefetch command reception process (S2719), and a probability information command reception process (S2720). Then, the 1st scene control process ends.

  Next, a combination battle effect (reach effect E in FIG. 16) using the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 of the gaming machine 1 will be described. In the present invention, an effect of notifying the game result (game result A, game result B) of the special figure changing display game is performed by the operation of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200. Here, the game result A and the game result B are types of jackpots (first jackpot and second jackpot). In the bonus battle effect, it is notified that the first big hit 100 is operated in the final scene, and the second big hit is obtained when the second movable combination 200 is operated. In addition, when neither of the actors operates in the final scene, an error is notified.

[Examples of action battles]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 31, the details of the reach effect E (the accessory battle effect) will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an initial state before the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 according to the first embodiment of this invention operate. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the effect transition of the first pattern in the first half of the accessory battle effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating the effect transition of the second pattern in the first half of the accessory battle effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an effect transition in the second half of the accessory battle effect according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 in the initial state are located on the left and right sides of the display device 48. In the display device 48, three pieces of identification information are displayed in the center of the screen, a holding ball indicating the number of holdings of the start memory corresponding to each of the special figures 1 and 2 is displayed in the lower part of the screen, and the fourth symbol is shown in the upper center of the screen. Is displayed. Here, the holding memory displayed in the lower left side of the screen is in the state where the number of holdings of the starting memory in FIG. 1 is 4, and the holding memory displayed in the lower right side of the screen is the number of holdings in the starting memory of FIG. Shows the state. Then, the identification information at the center of the screen is in a reach state, and a reach effect E (a combination battle effect) starts.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating the start of the first item combination battle effect. First, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 operate to the maximum movable position. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), both return to the intermediate position between the initial position and the maximum movable position and confront each other. At this time, a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 31 is executed. Then, it continues to the production of FIG.

  Here, the maximum movable state in which the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 shown in FIG. 29A are moved to the maximum movable position will be described. From the initial state before the operation shown in FIG. 2 described above, the first movable accessory 100 operates toward the left, and the second movable accessory 200 operates toward the right. Then, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 stop operating at the maximum movable position where they are not in contact with each other at the center of the display device 48, and both are in the maximum movable state. At this time, in the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200, the tip (hand) of the first movable accessory 100 moves forward from the tip (blade of the hand) of the second movable accessory 200. The movement in the front-rear direction is determined. Further, the fourth symbol displayed on the display device 48 is not covered by the operations of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200.

  As described above, since the operation range of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 is restricted so that they do not contact each other, it is possible to prevent the parts from being damaged by the contact. In addition, when performing an inspection of an accessory operation, both of them can be operated at the same time, which is effective in shortening the inspection time.

  FIG. 30 (A) is a diagram illustrating the start of the accessory battle effect of the second pattern. First, the first movable accessory 100 moves to the maximum movable position. At this time, the second movable accessory 200 maintains the initial position. Then, on the display device 48, a message is displayed that makes it appear as if the first movable combination 100 has been emitted in the left region that is not covered by the first movable combination 100 at the maximum movable position. For example, a message for provoking and fighting against the second movable accessory 200 such as “Kakekoitei” is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), after the first movable accessory 100 returns to the intermediate position between the initial position and the maximum movable position, as shown in FIG. 30 (C), the second movable accessory this time. 200 operates to the maximum movable position. At this time, the first movable accessory 100 further returns to the initial position. Then, on the display device 48, a message that makes it appear as if the second movable combination 200 has been emitted is displayed in the right region that is not covered by the second movable combination 200 at the maximum movable position. For example, a message for receiving a battle with the first movable accessory 100 such as “Stand up” is displayed.

  The position where the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 return from the maximum movable position may be either the initial position or the intermediate position. In the first pattern of FIG. 29, the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 operate simultaneously, whereas in the second pattern of FIG. 30, the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 alternate. It only has to work. The degree of expectation of jackpot may be suggested according to the operation order of the accessory, the return position, the display content of the message, and the display mode.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 30D, the second movable accessory 200 returns to an intermediate position between the initial position and the maximum movable position. The first movable accessory 100 moves from the initial position to the intermediate position, and both face each other at the intermediate position. At this time, a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 31 is executed. Then, it continues to the production of FIG.

  FIG. 31 shows the effect transition in the latter half of the accessory battle effect. Here, a pattern corresponding to the game result is provided. FIG. 31 (A) shows an effect transition in the case of the first big hit, FIG. 31 (B) shows an effect transition in the case of the second big hit, and FIG. 31 (C) shows an effect transition in the case of a loss. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the game result is the first big hit, the first movable accessory 100 moves to the maximum movable position from the state of FIG. 29 (B) or FIG. 30 (D), The second movable accessory 200 moves to the initial position. Thereafter, the first movable accessory 100 returns to the initial position, and the display device 48 displays three pieces of identification information “7” corresponding to the first jackpot, and the accessory battle effect ends. Then, it shifts to the first big hit game.

  The reach state in the display device 48 is a display mode corresponding to the second big hit (identification information is “4”). In the case of the first big hit, it is necessary to change the already stopped display identification information from “4” to “7”. Therefore, as described above, in the display device 48, the two identification information is directly displayed from the reach state corresponding to the second big hit of “4” to the special result mode in which the three identification information corresponds to the first big hit of “7”. Instead of switching, as shown by a dotted arrow in the figure, after passing through a display of a special result mode corresponding to the second jackpot, which will be described later, a display effect that promotes to the first jackpot is performed. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the game result is the second big hit, the second movable accessory 200 moves to the maximum movable position from the state of FIG. 29 (B) or FIG. 30 (D), The first movable accessory 100 moves to the initial position. Thereafter, the second movable accessory 200 returns to the initial position, and the display device 48 displays three pieces of identification information “4” corresponding to the second jackpot, and the accessory battle effect ends. Then, it shifts to the second big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (C), when the game result is out of place, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are in the initial positions from the state of FIG. 29 (B) or FIG. 30 (D). Return to work. Then, the display device 48 stops and displays the central identification information that was changing the reach in a manner different from the other identification information, and the accessory battle effect ends. Thereafter, the game shifts to a normal game.

〔Timing chart〕
Next, with reference to FIG. 32A-FIG. 34B, the timing chart in the above-mentioned accessory battle effect is demonstrated.

  FIG. 32A is a timing chart when an effective operation of the effect button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the first big hit according to the first embodiment of this invention. This timing chart corresponds to the effect transition shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29 and FIG.

  In the timing chart, on the vertical axis, the change / stop of the special symbol, the change / stop of the decorative symbol (identification information), the operation position of the first movable accessory 100, the operation position of the second movable accessory 200, and the effect button 31 The items are listed in the order of validity / invalidity of the operation, ON / OFF of the sensor 31a that detects the operation of the effect button 31, the brightness of the LED that illuminates the right area of the game board 10, and the brightness of the LED that illuminates the left area of the game board 10. It has been. The horizontal axis shows the passage of time.

  First, the special figure change display game is started at time to, and the special symbol displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 of the collective display device 50 and the decorative design ( Identification information) and the variable display starts. At time tz, the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display stops and the special symbol variation display game ends.

  With the start of the special figure variation display game, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 starts the movable accessory control process for controlling the operation of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200. It is possible to proceed from the accessory effect setting process (FIG. 36) to the subordinate process. Details of the movable accessory control process and the like will be described later with reference to FIGS. In addition, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 can also proceed from the first process to the lower process for the button effect control process for effect control related to the operation of the effect button 31. Details of the button effect control process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  At time ta, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 operate from the initial position (first position) to the maximum movable position (third position), and the maximum shown in FIG. 30A (A) described above. It becomes movable. These operations are executed in the accessory effect start process (FIG. 37) which is one of the processes in the movable accessory control process (FIG. 35). At this time, the LEDs that illuminate the game board 10 illuminate with high brightness in both the right and left regions since both the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are operating. Note that the LED illuminates the game board 10 with a medium brightness during normal times.

  Thereafter, the button effect execution start timing is reached at time tb. At this time, a button effect start process (FIG. 42) which is one of the button effect control processes (FIG. 41) is executed, and the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are at the maximum movable position (third position). To the intermediate position (second position). Then, at time tc, the operation of the effect button 31 becomes valid, and the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 is executed as shown in FIG. 30A (B) described above. In addition, at the timing (time tc) when the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 is executed in accordance with the operation of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200, the LED that illuminates the game board 10 increases in brightness. Switch to low.

  When the player operates the effect button 31 from time td to time te during the effective period of the operation of the effect button 31, the effect button sensor 31a detects the operation, which is one of the button effect control processes (FIG. 41). A button effect execution process (FIG. 43) is executed. By detecting the operation of the effect button 31, the operation valid period of the effect button 31 ends at time te. Therefore, the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 for the player is also ended.

  In addition, an actor effect execution process (FIG. 38), which is one of the processes in the movable accessory control process (FIG. 35), is executed by detecting the operation of the effect button 31, and at time te, the first movable accessory 100 is in the intermediate position. The second movable accessory 200 operates from the (second position) to the maximum movable position (third position), and the second movable accessory 200 operates from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position). A) The state shown in the upper part is obtained. At this time, the LED that illuminates the game board 10 increases the brightness of the game board 10a on the side where the first movable accessory 100 at the maximum movable position (third position) is arranged, that is, the right side area of the game board 10 from low to high. Switch to. At this time, the brightness of the game board 10 on the side where the second movable accessory 200 returned to the initial position (first position) is arranged, that is, the left region of the game board 10 is kept low.

  Thereafter, the timing at which the change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol at time tz stops becomes the accessory effect end timing, so that the accessory effect end process (FIG. 40), which is one of the processes in the movable accessory control process (FIG. 35). ) Is executed, the first movable accessory 100 moves from the maximum movable position (third position) to the initial position (first position), and is in the state shown in the lower part of FIG. At this time, the LED that illuminates the game board 10 switches the brightness of the right side region and the left side region to normal in accordance with the end of the effect rendering.

  FIG. 32B is a timing chart when the effective operation of the effect button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the first big hit according to the first embodiment of this invention. This timing chart also corresponds to the effect transitions shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29 and FIG. Here, a different part from above-mentioned FIG. 32A (when there is operation of the production button 31) is demonstrated.

  In FIG. 32B, the operation of the effect button 31 becomes valid at time tc, but the operation effective period ends at time tf (> time td) without the player operating the effect button 31 during the effective period. When there is no operation of the effect button 31 by the player, an effect effect execution process (FIG. 38) that becomes an effect effect notification timing at a predetermined time tg (> time te) and can be executed by the operation of the effect button 31. Instead, the effect effect notification process (FIG. 39) is executed. Then, at time tg, the same control as that performed at time te in FIG. 32A is performed, and the state becomes the same as the state at time te.

  As described above, when the effective operation of the effect button 31 is detected in the accessory battle effect, the notification effect of the game result by the accessory is executed at the operation timing (time te) of the effect button 31 as shown in FIG. 32A. Is done. On the other hand, when an effective operation of the effect button 31 is not detected, a game result notification effect is executed by the accessory at a predetermined notification timing (time tg) as shown in FIG. 32B.

  Next, FIG. 33A is a timing chart when an effective operation of the effect button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the second jackpot according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 33B is a timing chart when an effective operation of the effect button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of the second jackpot according to the first embodiment of this invention. These timing charts correspond to the effect transitions shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29, and FIG. In the effect effect execution process (FIG. 38) and the effect effect notification process (FIG. 39), in the case of the first big hit, the first movable accessory 100 moves to the maximum movable position (third position). In the case of two big hits, the second movable accessory 200 moves to the maximum movable position (third position). Here, a different part from above-mentioned FIG. 32A and FIG. 32B (in the case of the 1st big hit) is demonstrated.

  In FIG. 33A and FIG. 33B, the operation states of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 from time te to time tz in FIG. 32A and from time tg to time tz in FIG. That is, at time te and time tg, the first movable accessory 100 moves to the initial position (first position), and the second movable accessory 200 moves to the maximum movable position (third position). 31 (B) is in the state shown in the upper part. Further, the LED that illuminates the game board 10 also switches the lightness of the left region to high while maintaining the lightness of the right region low. At time tz, the second movable accessory 200 moves from the maximum movable position (third position) to the initial position (first position), and is in the state shown in the lower part of FIG.

  Next, FIG. 34A is a timing chart when an effective operation of the effect button is detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of a loss of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 34B is a timing chart when an effective operation of the effect button is not detected in the accessory battle effect in the case of a loss of the first embodiment of the present invention. These timing charts correspond to the effect transitions shown in FIG. 28, FIG. 29 and FIG. In the combination effect execution process (FIG. 38) and the combination effect notification process (FIG. 39), the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 operate to the initial position (first position) in the case of losing. Here, a different part from above-mentioned FIG. 32A and FIG. 32B (in the case of the 1st big hit) is demonstrated.

  34A and 34B, at time te and time tg, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 operate from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position), and The state shown in the upper part of FIG. Along with this, the LEDs that illuminate the game board 10 also maintain the lightness of the right region and the left region low. Even at time tz, the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 maintain the initial position (first position), and are in the state shown in the lower part of FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 40, a specific control process of the accessory battle effect executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 will be described. Moreover, with reference to FIGS. 41-43, the control process which concerns on operation of the production button 31 is demonstrated.

[Movable accessory control processing]
The movable accessory control process (S2411) in the above-described main process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the movable accessory control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 first sets an effect effect setting process for setting an effect pattern according to a game result (first big hit, second big hit, or disengagement) to be notified by an accessory battle effect. Is executed (S3501). Details of the accessory effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines the type of the flag set in the above-described accessory effect setting process (S3502 to S3504). First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory operating flag is set to ON (S3502). If the first accessory actuating flag is set to ON (the result of S3502 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S3505 described later. If the first accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S3502 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the second accessory action flag is set to ON (S3503). If the second accessory operation flag is set to ON (the result of S3503 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S3505 described later. If the second accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S3503 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (S3504). If the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (the result of S3504 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S3505 described later. If the accessory button effect execution flag is not set to ON (the result of S3504 is “N”), the timing of executing the accessory battle effect is not reached, so the movable accessory control process is terminated.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 starts the combination battle effect when any of the first combination operation flag, the second combination operation flag, and the combination button effect execution flag is set to ON. An object effect start process is executed (S3505). The details of the effect production start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes an accessory effect execution process for controlling a game result notification effect when there is an effective operation of the effect button 31 in the accessory battle effect (S3506). Details of the accessory effect execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes an accessory effect notification process for controlling a game result notification effect when there is no effective operation of the effect button 31 in the accessory battle effect (S3507). Details of the accessory effect notification process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Lastly, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an accessory effect end process for performing a process related to the end of the accessory battle effect (S3508), and ends the movable accessory control process. Details of the effect rendering end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Function effect setting processing]
Next, the accessory effect setting process (S3501) in the aforementioned movable accessory control process (FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an accessory effect setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (S3601). If the change start command has not been received (the result of S3601 is “N”), the change display game is not executed and the accessory battle effect (reach effect E) is also not executed. Exit.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the variation pattern number is “06” (see FIG. 16) when the variation start command is received (the result of S3601 is “Y”). (S3602). If the variation pattern number is not “06” (the result of S 3602 is “N”), the reach effect to be executed is not the accessory battle effect, and thus the accessory effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern number is “06” (the result of S3602 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes the battle effect, so that the game result is the first big hit win. It is determined whether or not (S3603). When the first big hit is won (the result of S3603 is “Y”), the first big action required for notifying the first big hit by the action of the first movable combination 100 in the full action battle effect The flag is set to ON (S3604), and the accessory effect setting process is terminated.

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 determines whether or not the game result is the second big win if the game result is not the first big win (the result of S3603 is “N”). S3604). When the second big hit is won (the result of S3605 is “Y”), the second big action required for notifying the second big hit by the action of the second movable right 200 in the action battle effect. The flag is set to ON (S3606), and the accessory effect setting process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 notifies the player that the game result is out of play because the game result is out of play when the game result is not the second big win (the result of S3605 is “N”). The accessory button effect execution flag necessary for the effect to be performed is set to ON (S3607), and the accessory effect effect setting process is terminated.

[Function effect start processing]
Next, the accessory effect setting process (S3505) in the aforementioned movable accessory control process (FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an accessory effect start process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the accessory effect by the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 (S3701). Here, the accessory effect start timing is the time ta in FIGS. 32A to 34B described above, and the elapsed time from the start of change (time ta-time to) is set in advance.

  Then, when the main effect microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is the accessory effect start timing (the result of S3701 is “Y”), the main movable agent 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are moved to the initial positions (first position). From the first position) to the maximum movable position (third position) (S3702), the accessory effect start process is terminated. If it is not the timing of starting the effect production (the result of S3701 is “N”), the effect production start processing is terminated without operating the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200.

[Function effect production execution process]
Next, the accessory effect execution process (S3506) in the above-described movable accessory control process (FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an accessory effect execution process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 first determines whether or not the accessory operation execution flag is set to ON (S3801). Here, the accessory action execution flag is a case where an effective operation of the effect button 31 is detected in the button effect execution process (FIG. 43) described later, and the first action action flag, the second action action flag, and It is set to ON when any of the accessory button effect execution flags is set to ON. It should be noted that the button effect start process (FIG. 42) has already been executed before the execution of the button effect execution process (FIG. 43), and the first movable accessory operated in the aforementioned accessory effect start process (FIG. 37). 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are moved from the maximum movable position (third position) to the intermediate position (second position).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the first accessory action flag is set to ON when the accessory action execution flag is set to ON (the result of S3801 is “Y”). (S3802). If the first combination actuating flag is ON (the result of S3802 is “Y”), the first movable combination 100 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the maximum movable position (third position). The second movable accessory 200 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position) (S3804).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the second accessory action flag is set to ON when the first accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S3802 is “N”). Determination is made (S3805). When the second combination actuating flag is set to ON (result of S3805 is “Y”), the first movable combination 100 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position). Then, the second movable accessory 200 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the maximum movable position (third position) (S3807).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 determines that the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are intermediate when the second accessory actuating flag is not set to ON (the result of S3805 is “N”). It moves from the position (second position) to the initial position (first position) (S3808).

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the process of S3804, the process of S3807, or the process of S3808, and then sets the accessory operation execution flag to OFF (S3809) and sets the accessory operation execution completed flag to ON. (S3810), the accessory effect execution process ends.

  Note that the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the accessory effect execution process if the accessory action execution flag is not set to ON in the process of S3801 (the result of S3801 is “N”).

[Function effect notification processing]
Next, the accessory effect notification process (S3507) in the movable accessory control process (FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an accessory effect notification process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is the effect effect notification timing (S3901). Here, the accessory effect notification timing is the time tg in FIGS. 32B, 33B and 34B described above, and the elapsed time (time tg−time tf) from the end time tf of the operation effective time of the effect button 31 is set in advance. Has been.

  When the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 is the accessory effect notification timing (the result of S3901 is “Y”), it determines whether or not the accessory effect executed flag is set to ON (S3902). . If the accessory effect executed flag is not set to ON (the result of S3902 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the first accessory action flag is set to ON (S3903). When the first combination actuating flag is set to ON (the result of S3903 is “Y”), the first movable combination 100 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the maximum movable position (third position). It moves (S3904) and moves the second movable accessory 200 from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position) (S3905).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the second accessory action flag is set to ON when the first accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S3903 is “N”). Determination is made (S3906). If the second accessory actuating flag is set to ON (result of S3906 is “Y”), the first movable accessory 100 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the initial position (first position). Then, the second movable accessory 200 is moved from the intermediate position (second position) to the maximum movable position (third position) (S3908).

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 intermediates the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 when the second accessory operating flag is not set to ON (the result of S3906 is “N”). It moves from the position (second position) to the initial position (first position) (S3909).

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551 executes the process of S3905, the process of S3908, or the process of S3909, and then sets (resets) the accessory operation execution completed flag (S3910), and the accessory effect notification process Exit.

  Note that the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 ends the accessory effect notification process when it is not the accessory effect notification timing in the process of S3901 (the result of S3901 is “N”). Further, when the effect effect execution completed flag is set to ON in the process of S3902 (the result of S3902 is “Y”), the object by the operation of the effect button 31 in the aforementioned effect effect execution process (FIG. 38). Since the operation has been executed, the accessory effect notification process is terminated.

  Thereby, even when the player does not operate the effect button within the operation effective period, the movable accessory can be operated to notify the game result.

[Function effect end processing]
Next, the accessory effect end process (S3508) in the aforementioned movable accessory control process (FIG. 35) will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an accessory effect end process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not it is the effect effect end timing (S4001). Here, the accessory effect end timing is the time tz in FIGS. 32A to 34B described above, and an elapsed time from the start of the change (time tz−time to) is set in advance.

  Then, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the first accessory actuating flag is set to ON when it is the accessory effect end timing (the result of S4001 is “Y”) ( S4002). If the first accessory action flag is set to ON (the result of S4002 is “Y”), the maximum action is possible in the aforementioned accessory effect execution process (FIG. 38) or the accessory effect notification process (FIG. 39). The first movable accessory 100 operated to the position (third position) is moved to the initial position (first position) (S4003). Then, after setting the first accessory actuating flag to OFF (S4004), the accessory effect end process is ended.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the second accessory operation flag is set to ON when the first accessory operation flag is not set to ON (result of S4002 is “N”). Determination is made (S4005). If the second accessory action flag is set to ON (the result of S4005 is “Y”), the maximum action is possible in the aforementioned accessory effect execution process (FIG. 38) or the accessory effect notification process (FIG. 39). The second movable accessory 200 operated to the position (third position) is moved to the initial position (first position) (S4006). Then, after setting the second accessory actuating flag to OFF (S4007), the accessory effect end process is ended.

  Further, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when the second action item operation flag is not set to ON (the result of S4005 is “N”), the above-described action effect execution process (FIG. 38) or the effect effect Since the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 have been moved to the initial position (first position) in the notification process (FIG. 39), the accessory button effect execution flag is set to OFF (S4008), End the effect production end process.

[Button production control processing]
Next, the button effect control process (S2410) in the above-described main process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of button effect control processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the special figure variation display game is being executed (being changed) (S4101). If the change is in progress (the result of S4101 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the change includes a button effect using the effect button 31 (S4102). If there is a button effect (the result of S4102 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not it is a button effect execution start timing (S4103). Here, the button effect execution start timing is time tb in FIGS. 32A to 34B described above, and an elapsed time (time tb−time ta) from the accessory effect start timing (time ta) is set in advance.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 enables the operation of the effect button 31 or the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable when the button effect execution start timing is reached (result of S4103 is “Y”). Button effect start processing for operating the accessory 200 is executed (S4104). The details of the button effect start process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the button effect control process ends.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines whether or not the operation detection of the effect button 31 is valid when the button effect execution start timing is not reached (the result of S4103 is “N”) (S4105). . If it is valid (the result of S4105 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the button effect execution timer for counting the operation effective period of the effect button 31 has reached 0 (S4106). Here, the set time of the button effect execution timer is calculated at time tf−time tc in the above-described FIGS. 32B, 33B, and 34B.

  When the button effect execution timer is 0 (the result of S4106 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 disables the operation detection of the effect button 31 in order to end the button effect ( In step S4107, an operation instruction display end process for ending the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 for the player is executed (S4108), and the button effect control process ends.

  When the button effect execution timer is not 0 (the result of S4106 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 performs the effect setting corresponding to the operation of the effect button 31 because the button effect is being performed. The button effect execution process is executed (S4109), and the button effect control process is terminated, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Button production start processing]
Next, the button effect start process (S4104) in the button effect control process (FIG. 41) will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of button effect start processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines the type of flag set in the above-described accessory effect setting process (FIG. 36) (S4201 to S4203). First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory operating flag is set to ON (S4201). If the first accessory actuating flag is set to ON (result of S4201 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4204 described later. If the first accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S4201 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the second accessory action flag is set to ON (S4202). If the second accessory operation flag is set to ON (the result of S4202 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4204 described later. If the second accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S4202 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (S4203). If the accessory button effect execution flag is ON (the result of S4203 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4204 described later.

  The main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 551, when any one of the first accessory action flag, the second accessory action flag, and the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (any of S4201, S4202 and S4203). Is “Y”), the actor battle is being produced, and the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 are moved from the maximum movable position (third position) to the intermediate position (second position) ( S4204).

  Next, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes an operation instruction display start process for starting an operation instruction display for prompting the player to operate the effect button 31 (S4205), and effectively detects the operation of the effect button 31. After setting (S4206), after setting a button effect execution timer for counting the operation effective time (S4207), the button effect start process is ended.

  Further, when the accessory button effect execution flag is not set to ON in the process of S4203 (the result of S4203 is “N”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 is not a bonus effect but a general effect button. Since the effect by the operation of 31 is executed, the processing of S4205 to S4207 is similarly executed to set the operation of the effect button 31 to be valid, and then the button effect start process is ended.

[Processing during button production]
Next, the button effect execution process (S4109) in the above-described button effect control process (FIG. 41) will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a button effect execution process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 31 has been detected (S4301). If the operation of the effect button 31 is not detected (the result of S4301 is “N”), the button effect execution process is terminated.

  When the operation of the effect button 31 is detected (the result of S4301 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 determines the type of flag set in the above-described accessory effect setting process (FIG. 36). (S4302 to S4304). First, it is determined whether or not the first accessory operating flag is set to ON (S4302). If the first accessory operation flag is set to ON (result of S4302 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4306 described later. If the first accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S4302 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the second accessory action flag is set to ON (S4303). If the second accessory operation flag is set to ON (the result of S4303 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4306 described later. If the second accessory action flag is not set to ON (the result of S4303 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (S4304). If the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (the result of S4304 is “Y”), the process proceeds to S4306 described later.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 does not set any of the first accessory action flag, the second accessory action flag, and the accessory button effect execution flag (the result of S4304 is “N”). Then, an effect change process is performed in which an effect is produced by operating the general effect button 31 instead of the effect battle effect (S4305).

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when any one of the first accessory action flag, the second accessory action flag, and the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (S4302, S4303, and S4304). If any result is “Y”), the actor battle execution is being performed, and the actor action execution flag necessary for the presentation of the game result using the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 is turned ON. The setting is made (S4306).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 executes the process of S4305 or S4306, and then invalidates the operation detection of the effect button 31 (S4307), and prompts the player to operate the effect button 31. An operation instruction display end process for ending the operation instruction display is executed (S4308). Thereafter, the button effect executing process is terminated.

[Differences between the role battle effect and the display battle effect]
Here, with reference to FIG. 44, the difference between an actor battle effect (reach effect E) and a display battle effect (reach effect D) will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining a difference between an accessory battle effect and a display battle effect according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  During normal fluctuation, the number of start memories that are the right to execute the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be grasped below the screen of the display device 48 provided in the approximate center of the game board 10. A start memory display area A for displaying the holding balls is provided. Further, in the center of the screen of the display device 48, a variable display for executing a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols, special symbols) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. Region B is provided. Further, a fourth symbol display area C for displaying a fourth symbol indicating the state of the special symbol variation display game in the collective display device 50 is provided at the upper part of the screen of the display device 48.

  Here, a display battle effect such as a reach effect D is performed in the special display variation display game (FIG. 44A), and a combination battle effect such as a reach effect E is performed (FIG. 44 ( B)) will be described with a focus on the display contents of the display device 48.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the display battle effect, in order to secure a display area in which the character A and the character B battle against each other in the center of the screen of the display device 48, the above-described start storage display area A, variable display area It is necessary to move B and the 4th symbol display area C to the corner of the screen.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), in the actor battle effect, the first movable accessory 100 in the form related to the character A and the second in the form related to the character B in front of the periphery of the display device 48. Since the movable effect 200 is provided and a battle effect is performed in front of the display device 48, there is no need to change the display area of the display device 48. At this time, the fourth symbol displayed in the upper center of the screen of the display device 48 can be seen by the player in front view even if the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 move to the maximum movable position. .

  Also, when the four stored balls on the left side of the start memory display area A represent the start memory number of FIG. 1, and the four stored balls on the right side of the start memory display area A represent the start memory number of FIG. If the display mode of the holding balls is changed one by one from the inside as the memory increases by 1, the player can easily confirm the presence or absence of the starting memory even when the movable accessory appears from the side of the display device 48.

  As described above, when performing a battle effect on the display device 48, it is necessary to control the display positions of the display areas A to C in order to secure a display area for displaying a plurality of characters to compete. When a battle effect is performed using a movable accessory corresponding to the character, it is not necessary to adjust the display position on the display device 48, so display control is not complicated. Since the accessory battle effect does not require a corresponding display (video data), the type of reach effect (reach effect E) can be increased without increasing the capacity of the video data (see FIG. 16).

  In the battle effect, a character is set corresponding to the game result, and the game result is notified by the action of the character. Since the character and the game result are paired, the same character suggests the same game result regardless of the means for representing the character (display device 48, movable accessory). Therefore, the player can easily recognize the notification contents.

  In addition, if the display battle effect (reach effect D) is displayed on the display device 48 in the accessory battle effect (reach effect E), the display contents of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 and the display device 48 are displayed. This creates a sense of unity and enhances the production effect.

(Effects of the first embodiment of the present invention)
According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a bonus battle effect in which a game result is notified is performed in the form of a plurality of movable bonuses (here, the first movable bonus 100 and the second movable bonus 200). . For example, if the movable combination representing character A moves to the third position at the end of the production, it means the first big hit, and if the movable combination representing character B moves to the third position at the end of the production, the second big hit. Means. Since the game result is paired with the mode of the movable game (in this case, the character of the movable game that finally moves to the third position) in the game battle effect, the player can easily recognize the game result. Can do. Since the game result is notified by the three-dimensional motion effect by the movable accessory, the impact on the player is great and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Even when the display device 48 malfunctions and the display control is hindered, the game result can be notified by the movable accessory, so that it is possible to prevent the effects from being lost.

  Further, since one game result corresponds to one movable accessory (one character), it is easy for the player to understand the game result.

(Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment of the present invention, based on the first embodiment described above, (1) surface decoration of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 (FIG. 45), (2) The operation promotion effect (FIGS. 46 to 49) of the effect button 31 for the player in the bonus battle effect is different from the board effect (FIGS. 50 and 51) in the game area 10a to which the special variable winning device is added. Below, (1)-(3) is demonstrated in order.

  (1) In the first embodiment of the present invention, the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 are shapes representing the character A and the character B, respectively, and correspond to the surface of the movable combination. The character is decorated. On the other hand, in the second embodiment of the present invention, an EL (electroluminescence) sheet is bonded to the surfaces of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 so that the display mode of the surface can be changed. To do.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a decoration aspect of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 according to the second embodiment of this invention. 45A to 45C are display pattern examples of the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200 having an EL sheet adhered to the surface.

  The EL sheet is a thin sheet-like light source. Since the surface mode (color or pattern) of the movable accessory can be changed by controlling the light source that emits light, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), the first movable accessory 100 and the first 2 The movable combination 200 can represent not only the character A and the character B but also the character C and the character D. In addition, as shown in FIG. 45C, the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 change the reliability of the jackpot by additionally displaying items such as glasses and belts on the character A and the character B. It can also be made.

  By attaching an EL sheet to the surface of the movable combination in this way, it is possible to handle multiple characters with a single movable combination, and even if the number of game results increases, the minimum number of movable combinations is limited. We can cope with the number of objects. Therefore, the production pattern can be increased, and the player battle production does not become monotonous, so that the player does not get bored.

  Note that since the EL sheet is highly flexible and can be bent, the EL sheet can be bonded to a movable accessory having an uneven surface. The EL sheet does not need to cover the entire surface of the movable accessory with a single sheet, and a plurality of sheets may be bonded to each other. It is only necessary that at least a part of the surface of the movable accessory is covered with the EL sheet.

  (2) In the second embodiment of the present invention, the indicated role 210 is used for the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 for the player in the effect battle effect.

[Button production start processing]
FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of button effect start processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. In addition, the same process number is attached | subjected about the process which is common in 1st Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551 of the effect control device 550 is not a reward battle effect when the bonus button effect execution flag is not set to ON in the process of S4203 (the result of S4203 is “N”). Since an effect by the operation of the effect button 31 is executed, an operation instruction display for prompting the player to operate the effect button 31 is started on the display device 48 (S4601). An example of the operation instruction display at this time is shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 551, when any one of the first accessory action flag, the second accessory action flag, and the accessory button effect execution flag is set to ON (S4201, S4202 and S4203). If any result is “Y”), the operation instruction combination 210 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 31 is operated (S4602). An example of the operation instruction combination 210 at this time is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing an example of an operation promotion effect in the display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. With the execution of the process of S4601 in the button effect start process (FIG. 46) described above, an operation instruction for the effect button 31 is displayed on the display device 48.

  On the display device 48, an operation instruction display area D is provided between the startup storage display area A at the bottom of the screen and the variable display area B at the center of the screen, and an image of the effect button 31 and a message for prompting an operation are displayed. .

  FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation promotion effect by the operation instructional combination according to the second embodiment of this invention. With the execution of the process of S4602 in the above-described button effect start process (FIG. 46), the operation instruction of the effect button 31 by the operation instruction accessory 210 is executed in front of the screen of the display device 48.

  The operation instruction object 210 is normally (being non-operating) disposed below the display device 48 and behind the center case 46 and is not visually recognized by the player. And the operation instruction | indication character 210 operates upward at the button effect execution start timing of the effect button 31 in an effect battle effect, appears in the front of the screen of the display apparatus 48, and instruct | indicates operation to a player. Here, the operation instruction combination 210 is a form of the effect button 31. A specific instruction such as “PUSH” may be already written in the operation instruction combination 210, or a message corresponding to the gaming state may be displayed with a display control function.

  When the operation instruction combination 210 is operated, the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 are arranged at the intermediate position (second position). Therefore, the operation instruction combination 210 is arranged so as to move further forward of the first movable combination 100 and the second movable combination 200 and not come into contact with both. In addition, by making it possible to adjust the operation speed and appearance frequency of the operation instruction accessory 210 on the game store side, an effect of preventing the early damage of the movable accessory can be obtained.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of another pattern of the operation promotion effect by the operation instruction combination according to the second embodiment of this invention. In another pattern, an operation instruction related display unit 211 that performs a display related to the operation instruction combination 210 is provided at the lower right of the center case 46 separately from the movable operation instruction combination 210. Details of the operation instruction related display unit 211 of the additional accessory will be described.

  FIG. 49A shows a case where the operation instruction related display unit 211 is a level meter and prompts the operation of the continuous effect button 31. Here, on the condition that the number of operations of the effect button 31 reaches the upper limit of the level meter, if the condition is satisfied, the player may be notified of the game result.

  FIG. 49B shows a case where a message that further prompts the operation button 31 to be operated is displayed on the operation instruction related display unit 211. Here, a message “chance !!” is displayed that expects the operation of the effect button 31 to lead to an advantageous state for the player.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the movable operation instructing role 210 is used for the operation promotion effect of the effect button 31 at the time of the effect battle effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing an operation promotion effect displayed on the display device 48 by the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200, so that the player can easily operate. The promotion effect can be recognized.

  (3) Whereas there is one special variable winning device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, there are two special variable winning devices according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the different special winning devices are opened. Moreover, the board surface LED effect of the game board 10 in the accessory battle effect of the first embodiment is executed in correspondence with the first big hit game and the second big hit game.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the special variation winning apparatus according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 50A is a diagram showing a special variable winning device that operates in the case of the first big hit, and FIG. 50B is a diagram showing a special variable winning device that operates in the case of the second big win.

  Similar to the first embodiment described above, a special variable winning device 42 is provided on the right side of the first start winning port 37 provided below the center of the game area 10a. On the other hand, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the special variation winning device 42 is the first special variation winning device 42, and the second special variation winning device 41 is provided below the first start winning port 37. . The configuration of the second special variable winning device 41 is the same as the configuration of the first special variable winning device 42. When the game result is the first big win, the first special variable winning device 42 is in the open state, and when the game result is the second big win, the second special variable winning device 41 is in the open state.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50A, in the case of the first big hit, the first movable accessory 100 arranged on the right side of the display device 48 performs a notification operation, and is arranged on the right side of the game area 10a in the big hit game. The provided first special variable winning device 42 operates. Further, as shown in FIG. 50B, in the case of the second big hit, the second movable accessory 200 arranged on the left side of the display device 48 performs a notification operation, and is arranged on the left side of the game area 10a in the big hit game. The provided second special variation winning device 41 is activated.

  As described above, since the positional relationship between the movable combination corresponding to the type of jackpot and the special variable winning device is related, it is easy for the player to recognize the special variable winning device aimed at the big hit game after the bonus battle performance. be able to. For example, if the first movable combination 100 arranged on the right side of the second movable combination 200 performs a notification operation in the combination battle effect, the player is on the right side of the second special variable winning device 41 in the subsequent big hit game. What is necessary is just to aim at the big winning opening of the 1st special variable prize-winning apparatus 42 arrange | positioned in.

  Then, FIG. 51 is a figure which shows an example of the board surface LED effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 51A is a diagram showing a board LED effect in the case of the first big hit, and FIG. 51B is a diagram showing a board LED effect in the case of the second big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (A), in the case of the first big hit, the right area including the first special variable winning device 42 in the game area 10a is brightly illuminated by the LED. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), in the case of the second big hit, the left side area including the second special variation winning device 41 in the game area 10a is brightly illuminated by the LED.

  In this way, by distinguishing the brightness of the game area 10a according to the type of jackpot, it is possible to notify the player of the special variable winning device that operates in the jackpot game.

(Third embodiment)
In the third embodiment of the present invention, (1) a division unit 600 capable of dividing the screen display area of the display device 48 is added based on the second embodiment described above (FIGS. 52 to 56). (2) The difference is that the frame EL panel is decorated on the front surface of the glass frame 18 and the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1 visible to the player (FIGS. 57 to 61). Hereinafter, (1) and (2) will be described in order.

  (1) The third embodiment of the present invention includes a split unit 600 that performs screen split effects of the display device 48. The dividing unit 600 operates the front surface of the display area of the display device 48 to cover a part of the display area and divide the display area into a plurality of display areas.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram showing transition of the first screen division effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The split unit 600 includes an upper movable device 610 disposed behind the center case 46 at the upper right of the display device 48, a lower movable device 620 disposed at the rear of the center case 46 at the lower left of the display device 48, and a center. A linear light-emitting portion 630 provided on the case 46 and the game area 10 a of the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 52A, first, when the upper movable device 610 starts to move downward, the upper lens portion 611 appears from the back of the center case 46 to the front of the screen of the display device 48. Further, when the lower movable device 620 starts to move upward, the lower lens portion 621 appears in front of the screen of the display device 48 from the back of the center case 46. Details of the upper movable device 610 and the lower movable device 620 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The upper lens portion 611 and the lower lens portion 621 are respectively provided with a linear lens portion 611a and a linear lens portion 621a that can emit light on the side portion on the center side of the screen. In the display device 48, an effect line L1 that connects the linear lens portions 611a and 621a with a straight line is displayed on the screen. At this time, the linear lens portions 611a and 621a are positioned on the extension of the effect line L1, and emit light of the same color as the effect line L1. In this way, the display device 48 performs a line effect that divides the screen display area by one light emitting line.

  The center case 46 is also provided with case linear light emitting portions 631 and 632 that are located on the extensions of the linear lens portions 611a and 621a and can emit light. In addition, the board surface of the game board 10 is also provided with board linear light emitting units 633 and 634 that are located on the extension of the case linear light emitting units 631 and 632 and can emit light. A linear light emitting unit 630 is configured by the case linear light emitting units 631 and 632 and the board linear light emitting units 633 and 634. The linear light emitting unit 630 emits the same color light as the effect line L1, so that not only the screen display area of the display device 48 but also the game area 10a is divided by one light emission line crossing from the upper right to the lower left. Is called.

  At this time, in the display device 48, the identification information is displayed in the left and right display areas across the effect line L1, but the type of the identification information may be changed for each display area. For example, numeric identification information varies in the left display area, and character identification information varies in the right display area. Then, a button effect that causes the player to select desired identification information by operating the effect button 31 may be performed.

  Thus, in the first screen division effect, the linear lens portions 611a and 621a of the upper lens portion 611 and the lower lens portion 621, the linear light emitting portion 630, and the effect line L1 displayed on the display device 48 are one. A line effect is formed by forming a light emission line of the book and dividing the screen display area of the display device 48 and the game area 10a by the light emission line. Note that the emission color of the emission line may be changed according to the degree of expectation for the big hit.

  Thereafter, when the changing identification information on the display device 48 in FIG. 52A reaches the reach state, the display device 48 shifts to the effect mode shown in FIG. 52B, and the display device 48 executes the display battle effect (reach effect D). Is done. As shown in FIG. 52 (B), the face of the character represented by the first movable accessory 100 is displayed in the display area on the right side of the display device 48, and the face of the character represented by the second movable accessory 200 in the display area on the left side. Is displayed. Then, in a scene where the right character approaches the left character, the effect line L1 is curved and displayed on the left side so that the right display area cuts into the left display area.

  Subsequently, FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the second screen division effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The second screen split effect may be an effect following the first screen split effect (FIG. 52 (A) or FIG. 52 (B)), or may be a single effect. Here, the operation from the first screen division effect will be described.

  When the upper movable device 610 continues to move downward from the state of the first screen split effect, the split accessory main body 612 disposed above the upper lens portion 611 appears on the front surface of the display device 48. The divided accessory body 612 is provided with a width so that the screen display area of the display device 48 extends to the left and right, and divides the screen display area vertically. The divided accessory main body 612 is provided with light emitting members 612a and 612b imitating the eyes of a character on the surface, and notifies the expectation that the game result will be a big hit according to the light emission mode.

  Here, the light emission mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a light emission mode of the split accessory main body portion of the upper movable device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The light emitting members 612a and 612b have four patterns of light emission modes (A) to (D). The degree of expectation differs depending on the light emission mode, and the degree of expectation increases as the emission color becomes darker and the pattern becomes denser (that is, as it goes from (A) to (D)).

  In the second screen split effect, the lower movable device 620 operates downward, and the lower lens unit 621 is stored behind the center case 46. In addition, the light emission line formed in the first screen division effect enters the second screen division effect and stops emitting light when the upper movable device 610 and the lower movable device 620 start to move downward.

  Here, the upper movable device 610 and the lower movable device 620 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram illustrating operations of the upper movable device and the lower movable device according to the third embodiment of this invention. In the second screen split effect, as shown in FIG. 55A, the upper lens unit 611 and the split accessory main body 612 of the upper movable device 610 cover a part of the screen display area of the display device 48 across the left and right. The upper lens unit 611 and the divided accessory main body 612 are integrated, and the upper lens unit 611 is also operated by the divided accessory main body 612 being operated by a driving force of a drive motor 613 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 55B, the upper movable device 610 includes an upper lens portion 611 and a divided accessory main body portion 612, and a driving motor 613 that generates a driving force for operating the divided accessory main body portion 612. And a power transmission mechanism 614 that transmits a driving force to the divided accessory main body 612.

  A main body connecting member 612 c connected to the rack gear member 614 a of the power transmission mechanism 614 is attached to the base end (right end) of the divided accessory main body 612. Further, a slide member 612d is provided at the left end of the divided accessory body 612, and the slide member 612d moves in a vertical groove (not shown), so that the divided accessory body 612 moves smoothly in the vertical direction. Can do.

  The power transmission mechanism 614 is a gear group disposed on the fixed base member 615. The driving force of the driving motor 613 is transmitted from the main driving gear 614d fixed to the output shaft of the driving motor 613 to the rack gear member 614a meshing with the driven gear 614c through the driven gear 614c meshing with the main driving gear 614d. Accordingly, the rack gear member 614a can slide the movable base member 614b in the vertical direction, and the divided accessory main body 612 operates in the vertical direction via the main body connecting member 612c attached to the rack gear member 614a.

  On the other hand, the lower movable device 620 connects the lower lens portion 621 and the solenoid 622 with the movable link 623, and the lower lens portion 621 is connected to the movable rail 624 by the rotation of the movable link 623 around the base point 623a. Move the groove up and down.

  Next, the final aspect of the second screen division effect after the divided accessory body 612 operates on the front surface of the display device 48 as shown in FIG. 53 will be described. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a final aspect of the second screen split effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  When the divided accessory main body 612 stops operating at a predetermined position, the display device 48 displays game information such as identification information, the fourth symbol, and start memory in the display area on the upper side of the divided accessory main body 612. In the lower display area, an unrepresented portion of the character represented by the divided accessory main body 612 (here, the portion below the eyes of the character's face) is displayed, and a message from the character is also displayed. The The message varies depending on the light emission mode (that is, the degree of expectation) of the light emitting members 612a and 612b of the divided accessory body 612. By forming the character's face by the divisional accessory main body 612 and the display on the display device 48, the three-dimensional movable accessory and the display effect on the screen have a sense of unity.

  As described above, in the second screen division effect, an effect of dividing the screen display area of the display device 48 vertically by the divided accessory body 612 exposed to the front surface of the display device 48 by the downward movement of the upper movable device 610 is performed. . And the effect which alert | reports an expectation degree by the light emission aspect of the light emission members 612a and 612b provided in the division | segmentation accessory main body part 612 and the display content (message) of the display apparatus 48 is performed.

  As described above, in the screen division effect of the display device 48 using the same division unit 600, the first screen division effect and the second screen division effect can be executed independently, or both can be executed in combination, or a plurality of patterns can be produced. Yes, you can enhance the fun of the game. Further, when executed in combination, different division effects can be made in a plurality of stages (here, two stages), so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, by performing the light emission effect at the same time, the player can have a greater impact.

  (2) In the third embodiment of the present invention, an EL panel is provided on the front surface of the glass frame 18 and the front frame 3 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 57 is a conceptual front view of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Conventionally, since specific decoration was given to the glass frame 18 of the gaming machine 1 and the frame surface of the front frame 3, enormous costs were incurred when changing the model of the frame. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57, by installing an organic EL panel on the surface of the frame (front decoration), the frame can be shared without developing a frame for each model of the gaming machine 1, and the frame can be operated for a long time. It becomes. Thereby, the game store side can also easily replace the game board 10. The organic EL panel does not need to be provided on the entire surface of the frame, and is provided in a part of the region excluding the device such as a speaker and illumination that reduces the effect of rendering and the fixed panel 22 fixed to the front frame 3. Just do it.

  58-61 is a figure which shows an example of the frame effect aspect of the game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  First, with reference to FIG. 58, the case where the display linked with the game effect of the game board 10 is performed as a frame effect is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 58 (A), the brightness of the frame is linked to the board LED effect (FIG. 51) of the game board 10, or the first screen split effect (FIG. 52) is shown in FIG. 58 (B). In addition, by forming a light emission line on the frame as well, it is possible to represent the entire game machine 1 without stopping in the game board 10, and the impact on the player is great.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), when the model decoration display of the gaming machine 1 is performed as the frame effect, the model character and the gaming machine manufacturer name are displayed on the surface of the glass frame 18, and the front frame The model name is displayed on the surface of the frame 3. A model-specific frame can be easily configured only by display control of the EL panel, and differentiation for each model can be achieved. Even if the frame of the gaming machine 1 is shared by the gaming machine manufacturers, it is possible to easily differentiate for each manufacturer.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), when the game guidance display of the gaming machine 1 is performed as a frame effect, a character used for the effect in the game board 10 is displayed on the surface of the glass frame 18. The type of the notice effect on the display device 48 and the reliability for the notice effect are displayed. By performing such game information in a frame effect as appropriate, the effect area can be expanded, and a high effect can be obtained. In addition, if the player's operation of the effect button 31 is reflected in selection of game information to be displayed and display switching, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (C), when adjacent gaming machines 1 communicate with each other with the effect control device 550 (intersub communication) to perform a frame effect, the front frame extends over a plurality of gaming machines 1. A long telop is displayed on the surface of the frame 3 or the same display is performed on the surface of the glass frame 18. As shown in the figure, hall information may be displayed when waiting for a customer. Such a frame effect linked across a plurality of gaming machines 1 increases the sense of unity of the effect and can have a great impact on the player.

  Next, a case where an EL panel on the frame surface is used for error notification will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 60A, when vibration is detected by the vibration sensor switch 39b installed on the game board 10, a message is displayed to warn the player not to shake the table, and the background is red. To do. In addition, as shown in FIG. 60B, when the game ball is full in the lower plate 23, a message prompting the player to remove the game ball from the lower plate 23 and put it in the ball box is displayed. The EL panel located behind the box is made red.

  As described above, since the error notification is performed in the frame, the display effect on the display device 48 is not disturbed. Further, the error notification can be emphasized by changing the color of the EL panel around the place corresponding to the error content, which is easily transmitted to the player.

  Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 61, the case where the EL panel on the surface of the frame is used for notifying the game result will be described. As shown in FIG. 61, the battle result (game result) is notified to the frame together with the display battle effect on the display device 48 and the accessory battle effect by the first movable accessory 100 and the second movable accessory 200. By displaying messages (such as “big hit!”, “Victory”, etc.), it is possible to express the battle effect not only in the center case 46 but also in the entire gaming machine 1, and the impact on the player is great. In addition, you may display the message which alert | reports a game result only by EL panel of a frame surface. Since the game result is notified on the surface of the frame that is closer to the player than the game board 10 and outside the normal game area 10a, a great impact can be given to the player.

  All the frame effects (FIGS. 58 to 61) described above may be combined. For example, the display as shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and (C) is performed in the customer waiting state, and the display as shown in FIGS. 58, 59 (B) and 61 is performed according to the gaming state. The display as shown in FIG. 60 is performed according to the error. Since the state of the gaming machine 1 can always be represented by the entire gaming machine 1, a higher production effect can be obtained.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 gaming machine 2 body frame (outer frame)
3 Front frame (game frame)
10 game board 10a game area 10b game board body 18 glass frame (front frame)
34 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate)
37 First start prize opening (start prize area)
38 Second start prize opening (start prize area)
38a Movable members (ordinary electric equipment, general power prize device, variable prize device)
42 Special variation winning device 46 Center case 48 Display device (effect display device)
50 Collective display device 100 First movable accessory 200 Second movable accessory 210 Operation instruction accessory 300 Power supply device 500 Game control device (main board)
550 Production control device 580 Dispensing control device (dispensing board)
600 Dividing Unit 610 Upper Movable Device 611 Upper Lens Member 611a Linear Lens Unit 612 Divided Accessory Main Body 612a, 612b Light Emitting Member 620 Lower Movable Device 621 Lower Lens Member 621a Linear Lens Unit 630 Linear Light Emitting Unit

Claims (5)

Provided with a display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and is advantageous to the player when the result of stopping the variable display game is a predetermined special result In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state,
It operates in connection with the progress of the game, and has a plurality of movable objects that the player can visually recognize,
Production control means for performing display control of the variable display game,
An accessory effect executing means for operating the movable accessory during execution of the variable display game and executing an accessory effect for notifying the player of the stop result of the variable display game according to the type and operation mode of the movable accessory. Have
A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, wherein the movable combination of one aspect of the plurality of movable combinations corresponds to one stop result of the variable display game. The production control means includes
Display effect executing means for executing a display effect for notifying the player of the stop result of the variable display game according to the types and operation modes of the plurality of display symbols that can be displayed on the display device during the execution of the variable display game. ,
The plurality of movable accessories are each formed into a shape associated with the plurality of display symbols,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop result that can be suggested by one of the display symbols is the same as the stop result corresponding to the movable accessory formed in the form associated with the display symbol. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein each of the movable ranges is set so that the plurality of movable accessories do not come into contact with each other during operation. Among the plurality of movable accessories, a combination display device capable of changing the display mode on the surface of at least one movable combination,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect control means includes an accessory display control means for performing display control of the accessory display device. Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation instructional object operable in a state in which the player cannot visually recognize and a state in which the player can visually recognize,
The effect control means includes an operation promotion effect execution means for executing an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation promotion effect executing means operates the operation instruction combination in a state that a player can visually recognize as the operation promotion effect.