JP2014076307A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of continuing the interest of a player.SOLUTION: In a game machine, a performance state to be selected in a first variation mode contains a plurality of performance states. The probability that the display result of a variable display game to be executed in a second variation mode becomes a special result is higher than the probability that the display result of a variable display game to be executed in the first variation mode becomes the special result. Probability control means capable of controlling the probability, in which the special result is derived in the variable display game, transfers the high probability state to a low probability state, when the special result in a high probability state becomes a predetermined number. Notification means can notify a plurality of kinds of notification information containing the number of times of the special result, which can occur during the transfer from the high probability state to the low probability state, in a high probability state and while the variable display game is being executed in the first variation mode. In accordance with the kind of the performance state selected in the first variation mode being executed, the kind of a notifiable notification information is different.

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 can notify information about a variable display game.

  As a conventional gaming machine, a pachinko machine performs a variable display game in which the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the starting port. Those that give profit are known. In such a pachinko machine, a pachinko machine that can display a variation display game composed of a plurality of types of variation patterns, and can display a special variation pattern that displays an effect called SP (special) reach is generally used. .

  For example, the SP reach is set to a lower probability that the SP reach is selected when the variable display game is lost, or when the variable display game is a big hit, compared to the normal reach or the like. When the probability of selection is set to be high, the reliability (big hit reliability) as a big hit viewed from the player when the variable display game is executed with the SP reach is increased. In general, the fluctuation time is set longer than that of normal reach.

  Further, the SP reach is composed of a plurality of types, and it is common to vary the jackpot reliability set for each of the plurality of types of SP reach.

  In addition, it is also known that a reach with a lower reliability than a reach with a higher reliability sets a higher probability variation promotion rate (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, according to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player's interest cannot be sustained although there is some interest.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the interest of a player by making it possible to notify information related to a variable display game.

  The present invention relates to a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variable display of an identification symbol based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area, and a game when the display result of the variable display game is a special result. A special gaming state generating means capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a gaming value to a person, selecting one variation mode from a plurality of types of variation modes indicating the variation mode of the identification symbol, A variation display game control means for executing the variation display game in the selected variation mode is provided, and the plurality of types of variation modes include a first variation mode and a second variation mode, and are selected in the first variation mode. The effect state to be displayed includes a plurality of effect states, and the possibility that the display result of the variable display game executed in the second change mode becomes the special result is the variable display game executed in the first change mode. A probability control means capable of controlling the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game in a high probability state or a low probability state; Notification means capable of notifying a player of specific information on the probability state controlled by the probability control means, and the probability control means, when the special result in the high probability state reaches a predetermined number of times, The high-probability state is shifted to the low-probability state, and the notification means is the high-probability state, and while the variation display game is being executed in the first variation mode, as the specific information, It is possible to report a plurality of types of notification information including a high probability state continuation count indicating the number of times of the special result that can be generated during the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. Depending on the type of effect selected condition by the first fluctuation mode, the type of notifiable the broadcast information are different from each other.

  According to the present invention, it becomes possible to continue the player's interest by enabling the information related to the variable display game to be notified.

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 of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the game control device of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the collective display apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state which can generate | occur | produce in the 1st special figure fluctuation display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the kind of special game state which can generate | occur | produce in a 2nd special figure fluctuation display game. is there. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the checksum calculation process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the initial value random number update process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure pending | holding information determination 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 middle process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the probability variation limiter setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end setting process 1 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end setting process 2 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end setting process 3 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the big hit end setting process 4 of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the command setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation display game which the character reach of the 1st Embodiment of this invention generate | occur | produced. It is a flowchart of the main process performed by the presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the probability variation remaining number setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the information display setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the production information display setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the alerting | reporting level setting process of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting level determination table of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the information display setting process of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation display game which the character reach of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention generate | occur | produced. It is a flowchart of the information display setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the start opening winning effect design command of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display content of the special figure fluctuation display game by the character reach of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the information display setting process 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 a gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  Further, on the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launching device (ball launching device) for launching game balls to the game area 32 (see FIG. 2), the back side of the gaming machine 10 The upper ball outlet 22 through which the game balls paid out from the ball payout device provided in the game player flow out, the lower plate 23 for storing the game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and the ball hitting device The operation unit 24 is provided. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Here, the operation unit 24 can adjust the firing force of the game ball of the hit ball launching device by the amount of rotation by the player's operation, and functions as a firing operation means.

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

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

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

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

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

  In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure change display game. And a normal variable winning device (variable starting winning device) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball can easily flow and having a second starting winning opening (second starting winning region) inside. It is installed.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the first start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, there is a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where the game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the variable display game on the display device 41. It is arranged.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).

  That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

  Since the game control device 100 controls the special prize opening solenoid 38b, the game control device 100 enters a special game state in which a special game state for giving a game value to the player is generated.

  In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), a variable display game corresponding to the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game on the display device 41, and a general chart start There is provided a collective display device 50 that executes a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize at the gate 34 in one place.

  The collective display device 50 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the collective display device 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) for a variable display game configured by a 7 segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. 51 and the second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the usual figure fluctuation display game, and each fluctuation display game similarly constituted by LED lamps. Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number are provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot A round display section 59 for displaying (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is a 7 segment type while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41. By flickering the segments of the indicator, special display information (special drawing, special symbol) is changed and displayed in a changing manner every predetermined time.

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

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the first start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the hold number is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. It is displayed in the same manner as 54 (see FIG. 5B).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (C), the general-purpose hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general-purpose start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general-purpose display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred.

  For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns the lamp off when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

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

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills 42 arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34, general winning opening 35, the first start winning port 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is paid out. From the dispensing unit controlled by 200, the front frame 12 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.

  In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit 56 for notifying the number of start prizes of the collective display device 50.

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

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (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. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal 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 normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening is allowed.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by a starting port 1 switch 36a and a starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls that have won the first start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls for the first special figure variable display game, and are stored up to four, and the game balls that have won the normal variable winning device 37 are second. It is detected as a start winning ball for the special figure variation 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 memory in the game control device 100 (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, up to four times). The stored number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the storage display units 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and also on the display device 41 or the sub display unit 43 of the center case 40. Is displayed.

  The game control device 100 receives the first or second special feature indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 based on the first start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the start memory thereof. A figure change display game is performed.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.

  As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

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

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously.

  Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, the first start prize winning port 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) can be started in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variable display game (second) is immediately added based on the start memory. The special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the game control apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming microcomputer 111 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a non-rewritable (read-only) ROM (read only memory) (non-volatile storage means) 111B, and a rewritable memory. A random access memory (RAM) (volatile storage means) 111C (which can be read and written as needed) is provided.

  The ROM 111B 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 111C stores the work area and various signals of the CPU 111A during game control. Used as a storage area for random values. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, 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 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the 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 For example, there is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern in which the premier reach is executed in the 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 111B 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 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. 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 a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, premier reach, etc. Is set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.

  Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 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. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 111A can select any one of a plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described later. Get the one variation pattern distribution information. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the start memory number, etc., one of the variation pattern distribution information is selected from a plurality of variation pattern distribution information. Get.

  Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern distribution information stored in the ROM 111B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the effect control device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the sub display unit 43 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A panel effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device 44 (for example, an electric accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device (for example, provided on the front frame 12) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the moving light 16 and the like) 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.

  The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 53, a processing for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated so that the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are predetermined. Control to release time.

  In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the first start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display is stored. A game jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.

  Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.

  In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .

  Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 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.

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate various game states shown in FIG. 6 after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the game state transition according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  There are four types of game states of the present embodiment: a normal state, a short time state, a latent probability changing state, and a high probability state. The latent probability change state and the high probability state are game states that occur after the end of the special game state and are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and these game states are referred to as specific game states.

  The normal state is a state of “low probability / no electric support”, the short-time state is a state of “low probability / electric support”, and the latent probability variation state is a state of “high probability / no electric support”. Yes, the high probability state is a state of “high probability / electric support”.

  “Low probability” means a state in which the special figure probability, which is the probability that the special figure variation display game derives the special gaming state, is lower than the “high probability”. On the other hand, “high probability” means a state in which the special figure probability is higher than the “low probability”.

  “No electric support” is a variable display time of the normal figure change display game while the normal figure probability, which is the probability of winning in the normal figure change display game, is set lower than “with electric support”. The general electric fluctuation time is set to be longer than “electric support” (for example, 10 seconds), and the normal electric variable opening time, which is the opening time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 due to the hitting of the general fluctuation display game, is set. It is set shorter than “with electric support” (for example, 0.3 seconds). On the other hand, “with electric support” means that the normal figure probability is set higher than “without electric support”, and the normal power fluctuation time is set shorter than “without electric support” (for example, 1). Second), the open time of the public power is set longer than “no power support” (for example, 5.8 seconds).

  Therefore, in “With electric support”, the probability of normal figure is set higher than “With no electric support”. ”Is controlled so as to be shorter than the fluctuation display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second), the number of executions of the usual variable display game per unit time increases, and as a result, the normal display per unit time Control is performed so that the number of times the variable winning device 37 is opened is substantially increased.

  In the case of “with electric support”, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal-game fluctuation display game being won, the opening time becomes longer than the normal electric open time of “no electric support”. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 5.8 seconds). Thus, in the case of “with electric support”, the opening frequency of the normal variation winning device 37 is higher than in the case of “without electric support”, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal variation winning device 37. The second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

In other words, the opening frequency of the normal variation winning device 37 with “electric support” is higher than the opening frequency of the normal variation winning device 37 with “no electric support”.
In addition, changes in the electric support status (changes from no electric support to electric support, and from electric support to no electric support) change the normal power fluctuation time and the general power open time visible to the player. Therefore, the player can grasp the change of the electric support state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the types of special gaming states (big hit types) that can occur in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 explains the types of special gaming states that can occur in the first special figure variation display game of the first embodiment of the present invention and the types of special gaming states that can occur in the second special figure variation display game. FIG.

  There are two types of special gaming states of the present embodiment: 2R probability variation and 15R probability variation.

  During the special game state, the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize-winning device 38 is converted to an open state. However, a predetermined number of game balls have won a prize or the open / close door 38c is converted to an open state. When a predetermined time elapses, the open / close door 38c is converted to a closed state, and one round is completed. The special game state is completed by repeating the round of opening and closing the open / close door 38c a predetermined number of times.

  There are two rounds and 15 rounds in the special gaming state of this embodiment. Naturally, the special game state of 15 rounds gives more game value to the player than the special game state of 2 rounds.

  The 2R probability variation is the above-described 2-round special gaming state, and the 15R probability variation is the above-described 15 round special gaming state.

  Therefore, the 15R probability variation is a special gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the 2R probability variation.

  When a special game state occurs in the first special figure variation display game, the special game state is 2R probability change at a rate of 70% and 15R probability change at a rate of 30%.

  When a special game state occurs in the second special figure variation display game, the special game state is 2R probability change at a rate of 0% and 15R probability change at a rate of 100%.

  Therefore, since the second special figure variation display game is set to have a higher probability of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player than the first special figure variation display game, the player is given the first start prize. The player tries to win a game ball from the opening 36 to the second start winning opening. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the second start winning opening is opened by the normal variation winning device 37, and the high probability state in which the special figure probability is set to a high probability is the gaming state most advantageous to the player.

  Returning to the description of the transition of each gaming state based on FIG.

  First, the game state of the transfer destination from the normal state will be described.

  If a 2R big hit (2R probability change) occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game during the normal state, the game shifts to the latent probability change state after the special game state of the 2R big hit ends. Since the 2R jackpot is only opened twice at very short intervals, the player cannot determine whether or not the 2R jackpot has occurred, and in the latent probability change state, the normal state Therefore, since the electric support state does not change and only the probability inside the gaming machine 10 changes, the player cannot grasp that the latent probability changing state has occurred. That is, the latent probability changing state does not notify the player that the latent probability changing state has been entered.

  Even if a small hit occurs in the special figure change display game during the normal state, the display change of the display device 41 after the end of the small hit is made the same as the latent probability changing state, thereby changing the latent probability changing state. You may perform an effect as if you have shifted to.

  The small hit means a state in which the open / close door 38c is opened within a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) even though the big hit random number extracted when winning at the start winning opening is out of place.

  In addition, if a 15R big hit (15R probability change) occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game during the normal state, the state shifts to a high probability state after the special game state of the 15R big hit ends.

  Next, the game state of the transfer destination from the latent probability changing state will be described.

  If the 15R big hit occurs after the transition to the latent probability changing state and the number of big hits is less than a predetermined number (for example, 5 times), the gaming state is shifted to the high probability state after the special gaming state for the 15R big hit.

  Further, when the 15R big hit occurs after the transition to the latent probability changing state, and the 15R big hit becomes the big hit for the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is shifted to the short-time state after the special gaming state of the 15R big hit.

  If the 2R big hit occurs after shifting to the latent probability changing state, and the number of big hits is less than the predetermined number, the gaming state is maintained in the latent probability changing state.

  In addition, when the 2R big hit is generated after the transition to the latent probability changing state and the 2R big hit becomes the big hit for a predetermined number of times, the gaming state is changed to the normal state after the special gaming state of the 2R big hit.

  When the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the transition to the latent probability changing state, the gaming state may be shifted to the normal state (generally referred to as ST machine), or the latent probability changing state. When a small hit occurs in the middle, the display device 41 after the end of the small hit may be displayed in the same manner as in the normal state to produce an effect as if the normal state has been entered.

  Next, the transition destination from the high probability state will be described.

  If the number of 2R big hits and 15R big hits (big hits) that occurred during the high probability state does not reach a predetermined number, the gaming state after the occurrence of the big hit remains in the high probability state. Also, when the number of jackpots that occurred during the high probability state reaches a predetermined number, the gaming state after the jackpot that has occurred shifts to a time-short state.

  In addition, since there will be electric support when shifting to the high probability state, the player visually recognizes the open state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the normal time variation time of the normal time variable display game on the general symbol display device 53. It is possible to grasp that the state has shifted to a high probability state.

  Moreover, when it transfers to a high probability state, it may display on the display device 41 that it changed to the high probability state, and you may make it notify a player.

  Next, the transition destination from the short-time state will be described.

  If the 2R big hit or 15R big hit occurs in the special figure changing display game after the special figure changing display game is executed a predetermined number of times after changing to the short-time state, the high-probability state is changed after the occurrence of the big hit. On the other hand, if 2R big hit or 15R big hit does not occur in the special figure changing display game after the special figure changing display game is executed a predetermined number of times after changing to the short time state, the normal state is changed.

  Since the game state transition described above is controlled by the game control device 100, it is set whether the game control device 100 has a high probability or a low probability of occurrence of the special game state in the special figure variable display game. Probability control means.

  In the present embodiment, when a special figure fluctuation display game with a fluctuation pattern with low reliability and a long fluctuation time is executed during the latent probability change state, the remaining big hit count in the latent probability change state in the special figure fluctuation display game. Is notified to the player.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 8, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs after an interrupt disable process (step S1) is performed. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; N), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Y), the process proceeds to step S12, and checksum calculation processing for calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S11). S13). Details of the checksum calculation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  Also, if it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Y), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has not been restored (step S11; N), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step S13). If it is determined as S13; N), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Y), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 9, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; N), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that there is a high probability (step S16; Y), a high-probability notification LED (error) provided in the collective display device 50 is set after setting a high-probability notification flag in step S17. The display 58) is set to ON (lighted) (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Checksum calculation processing]
Next, details of the checksum calculation process (steps S12 and S32) in the above-described main process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the checksum calculation process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the checksum calculation process, a process for setting the start address of the RWM as the calculation address (step S121), a process for setting the number of repetitions (step S122), and a process for setting 0 as the calculation value (step) S123) is performed.

  Then, a process of loading a calculated address (step S124) is performed, and a process of calculating a new calculated value by adding the calculated address loaded in step S124 and the calculated value is performed (step S125). Next, a process of updating the calculation address by +1 (step S126), a process of updating the number of repetitions by -1 (step S127), and a process of checking whether or not to end the checksum calculation process are performed (step S128). .

  In step S128, specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of repetitions updated by -1 in step S127 is 0. If the number of repetitions is 0, it is determined that the checksum calculation process is to be ended.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the check result in step S127 indicates that the checksum calculation process is finished (step S128). Here, when the check result in step S127 indicates that the checksum calculation process is to be ended (step S128: Y), the checksum calculation process is ended. If the check result in step S127 does not indicate that the checksum calculation process is to be terminated (step S128: N), the process returns to step S124.

[Initial value random number update processing]
Next, details of the initial value random number update process (step S27) in the main process described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the initial value random number update process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number 1 is incremented (updated (+1)) (step S271), and the hit initial value random number is incremented (updated (+1)) ( Step S272), the process of incrementing (updating (+1)) the jackpot symbol initial value random number 2 (step S273) is sequentially performed. Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number 1” is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit symbol stop symbol of the special figure 1, and the “big hit symbol initial value random number 2” is the big hit symbol stop value of the special figure 2 This is the initial random number of the random number to be used. The “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines the hit of the usual game. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be increased by continuing to increment the random number as long as time permits in the main process.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, etc. (step S44), and a random number update process for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 1 (step S45), random number update processing 2 (step S46) is performed to update a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And a magnet error monitoring process (step S51) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determining whether there is an abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to the external management apparatus in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of special figure game processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 36 and the second start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and the special figure variation display game based on the winning is extracted. A game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize at a stage before the start.

  The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If it determines with (Y), the process (step A5) which sets in the register the special figure game sequence branch table referred in order to branch to the process corresponding to a special figure game process number will be performed, and a special figure game will be used using the said table A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.

  Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

  Details of the special figure display processing (step A11) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  In the special prize opening opening process, when the result of the special figure change display game is a special result, the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened based on the opening time of the special prize winning opening to the player. Since a special game state that gives value is generated, the game control device 100 serves as a special game state control means.

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

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

  The details of the jackpot end process (step A15) will be described later.

  Thereafter, each data of the table prepared by the branch process is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A16).

  And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A17), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; N), the process proceeds to step A17, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the first start winning port 36 (start port 1) is prepared (step A111). After preparing the table for setting the hold information by (Step A112), the special start port switch common processing (Step A113) is performed.

  The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A113 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A120.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A114) When it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Step A115; Y), the process proceeds to Step A118, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A115; N), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A115). A116), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A117).

  The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A117 that the number of fraudulent winnings is less than the number of fraud determinations (step A117; N), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared (step A118) Further, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A119), the special start port switch common process (step A120) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A113 and A120) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special figure start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Y), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (starting port signal control output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; N), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Y), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Y), a process of updating (+1) the special figure hold number to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A211), processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A212) is performed.

  Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A213). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A214), and prepare a decoration special symbol hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol hold (step) A215), command setting processing (step A216) is performed.

  The jackpot random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area, and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the register (step A218). . Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded ( (Variable pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted) and the loaded value Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A221).

  Here, the variation pattern (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach or various reach) in the special map variation display game (the variation display game of the special diagram 1 or 2) is determined. The variation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) are updated by the game control program, unlike the big hit symbol random numbers, which are updated by the software of the random number generation circuit. 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.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A222). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit (step A210; N), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (step A225; Y) (step A225; Y), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A226), and a command setting process (step A227). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; N), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  In this special figure starting port switch common processing, the game control device 100 stores the predetermined number of game balls won in the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port as special figure hold (start memory). It serves as a starting number storage means.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described special figure start port switch common process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 16, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; N), the process of determining whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is supporting the ordinary power (Step A233) is performed. In step A233, specifically, it is determined whether or not “electric support is present”.
Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not supporting ordinary power (step A233; N), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special gaming state) (step A234) is performed. .

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; N), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported by ordinary power (step A233; Y), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit ( Step A234; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  In other words, when the input of the start port switch related to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variable winning device 37 is in support of ordinary power or is in a big hit, the start The prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is not performed.

  If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Y), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing steps A233 and A234. The subsequent processing is performed.

  That is, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, regardless of whether the normal variable winning device 37 is in the power support or the big hit, A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is performed.

  And after performing the process (step A236) which sets a loss information table, if it determines with the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 not being big hit (step A237; N), a process will transfer to step A245.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A237; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A238).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A239), and it is not the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A240; N), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A238, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241).

  Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A242), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A243) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A244) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A240 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A240; Y), the process proceeds to step A242, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A238 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

  Next, a process of acquiring stop symbol pattern information from the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer acquired in step A242 (step A245) is performed, and the stop symbol pattern information is stored in the symbol information area for RWM work. Save (step A246).

  Subsequently, a process of acquiring a start opening winning effect symbol command from the jackpot information table (step A247) is performed, and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A248).

  Next, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A249), the special information set for the start port to be monitored Special figure information setting processing (step A250) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A251) for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step A252) is performed.

  Steps A251 and A252 are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information, and the special figure variation display game is executed based on the selected variation pattern.

  Then, a start opening winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern is prepared (step A253), and a command setting process (step A254) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A255), a command setting process (step A256) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize command command is prepared in step A253, and a starting opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A255, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be handled. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory to be performed. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the first half of the special figure display processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the latter half of the special figure display processing of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure display processing, first, when the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the big hit flag 2 set in the RWM big hit flag 2 area is loaded (step A541). , A process of clearing the RWM jackpot flag 2 region (step A542) is performed.

  Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A543), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A544; Y), a process of clearing the RWM jackpot flag1 area (step A550) is performed. A test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A551), and the process proceeds to step A552.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A544 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A544; N) as a result of the check, the first special figure variation display game is set in the RWM big hit flag 1 area. The big hit flag 1 is loaded (step A545), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (step A546) is performed.

  Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A548; Y), a test signal relating to the jackpot of the first special figure variation display game (special chart one jackpot) is obtained. The data is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A549), and the process proceeds to step A552.

  Then, after saving the test signal relating to the special figure 1 big hit in step A549 described above or saving the test signal relating to the special figure 2 big hit in step A551, a process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A552) is performed.

  Next, after obtaining the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (step A553), the round number upper limit value is saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A554). Subsequently, after obtaining the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (step A555), the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A556).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A557), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A558) is performed.

  Subsequently, a stop symbol pattern number indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game being executed is loaded from the RWM, a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is prepared (step A559), and command setting processing (step A560).

  Thereafter, a special decoration command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the special display variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is loaded and prepared from the special decoration command area of the RWM (step A561), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A562) is performed.

  Next, the special winning opening release information determination flag is loaded, and a signal corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A563).

  Subsequently, after saving a signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A564), the big opening opening information determination The fanfare time corresponding to the flag is set (step A565), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A566).

  Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A567), the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag (step A568), and a big hit (probability change) occurs a predetermined number of times. In such a case, a probability variation limiter setting process (step A569) for determining whether or not to shift to the time reduction state is executed.

  Details of the probability variation limiter process will be described later.

  Then, the fanfare / inter-interval process transition setting process (step A570) for transitioning to the fanfare / inter-interval process is performed, and the special figure variation process ends. In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process, specifically, a process number “3” relating to the fanfare / interval process is set, information relating to switching of various states is set, and the jackpot end process shown in FIG. In step A302, the process of clearing (0 clearing) the variation pattern distribution information saved in the variation pattern distribution information area is performed.

  Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information relating to clearing, information relating to display of the game state display LED (error indicator 58) relating to display of a high probability state, probability of hitting result in a general variable display game is a normal probability state (low probability state) Information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator 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, special figure variable) Information that sets the probability of a hit result in a display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state), and a hit result in a normal map fluctuation display game or a special figure fluctuation display game that is output to the effect control device 300 when a power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability of becoming a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of remaining time reduction fluctuations after a big hit), and the like.

  If it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A548; N) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. 18, a process for determining whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (step A571) is performed.

  Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is not in the short-time state (step A571; N), the current gaming state is maintained, so that the special figure usual process transition setting process 1 is executed in order to execute the special figure usual process with the current gaming state. (Step A572) is executed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

  Further, if the special state variation display game with the game state out of play is executed a predetermined number of times, if it is determined that the game is in a short time state for shifting to the normal state (step A571; Y), the special state display processing is executed once. Since the special figure variation display game is over, the time shortening variation count is updated by −1 (step A573), and it is determined whether or not the time shortening variation count updated in step A573 is zero (step A574).

  If it is determined that the number of time reduction fluctuations is not 0 (step A574; N), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A572) is executed in order to execute the special figure normal process while the time is reduced. The special figure display process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (step A574; Y), a probability information command at the time of completion of time reduction is prepared (step A575), command setting processing (step A576) is performed, and the gaming state is changed. In order to shift to the normal state and execute the special figure normal process, the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (step A577) is executed, and the special figure display process is terminated. Details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 will be described later.

[Probability limiter setting processing]
Next, details of the probability variation limiter setting process (step A570) in the above special figure display process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the probability variation limiter setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the probability variation limiter setting process shown in FIG. 19, first, processing for confirming the number of probability variation is performed (step A261), and it is determined whether or not the number of probability variation is the upper limit number (step A262).

  In this embodiment, since the types of jackpots are 2R probability variation and 15R probability variation, any jackpot will occur regardless of probability variation jackpot, and the probability variation count is synonymous with the jackpot count.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the number of jackpots that can be generated in the latent probability variation state and the high probability state is five, and the probability variation number is set to 0 at initialization. Whether or not is 4 is determined.

  When it is determined that the probability variation number is not the upper limit number (step A262; N), the probability variation number is updated by +1 (step A263) and can be generated in the current gaming state (latent probability variation state or high probability state). The number of remaining probable changes is calculated (step A264). In step A264, the remaining probability variation is calculated by subtracting the probability variation updated in step A263 from the upper limit value of the probability variation.

  Then, in order to notify the production control device 300 of the probability variation remaining number calculated in step A264, a probability variation remaining number command corresponding to the probability variation remaining number calculated in step A264 is set (step A265), and probability variation limiter setting processing is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A262 that the probability variation number is the upper limit number (step A262; Y), it is checked whether or not the time reduction state is entered (step A267), and the time reduction state is entered. It is determined whether or not to do so (step A268).

  Step A268 will be specifically described.

  If the big hit that will reach the predetermined number of times is 15R big hit, even if the gaming state is in the latent probability changing state or in the high probability state, it shifts to the short time state, so if the big hit is 15R big hit In this case, it is determined that the vehicle enters the time saving state (step A268; Y).

  On the other hand, if the big hit that will reach the predetermined number of times is a 2R big hit, if the latent probability change state, it shifts to the normal state, so if the big hit is 2R big hit and the current gaming state is the latent probability changed state, the time is shortened. It is determined that the state is not entered (step A268; N).

  In addition, even if the big hit that will reach the predetermined number of times is 2R big hit, if it is in a high probability state, it shifts to the short-time state, so if the big hit is 2R big hit and the current gaming state is high probability state, It is determined that a time-short state is entered (step A268; Y).

  If it is determined in step A268 that the time-short state is entered (step A268; Y), a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the transition to the time-short state after completion of the big hit (probability end / with time short) is acquired ( In step A269), the acquired probability variation determination flag is saved in the probability variation determination flag area of the RWM (step A270), and the probability variation limiter setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A268 that the time reduction state is not entered (step A268; N), a probability variation determination flag corresponding to not shifting to the time reduction state after completion of the big hit (probability end / no time reduction) is acquired. (Step A271), the acquired probability variation determination flag is saved in the probability variation determination flag area of the RWM (Step A270), and the probability variation limiter setting process is terminated.

[Special figure transition setting process 2]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A577) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention. This special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is a process executed when it is determined that the time reduction state is ended.

  In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process number is set to 0, which is the process number for executing the special figure normal process (step A281), and the process number set in step A281. Is saved in the special figure game process number area of the RWM (step A282).

  Then, in order to transmit a signal related to the end of the time-short state to a game hall management device (not shown), the signal related to the end of the time-short state is saved in the external information output data area (step A283), and a signal related to the end of the time-short state is not shown. In order to transmit to a test firing test apparatus (not shown), it is saved in the test signal output data area (step A284).

  Next, since the special figure probability becomes low when the gaming state becomes the normal state, the data corresponding to the number at the low probability is saved in the gaming state display number area (step A285), and the normal figure probability is low. A low probability / no power support flag indicating “no power support” is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A286), and a special low probability flag indicating that the special signal probability is low Is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A287), and a probability information command (low probability) indicating that the special figure probability is low is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A288).

  Then, the fluctuation symbol determination flag area is reset (step A289), the fluctuation distribution information area is reset (step A290), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of jackpot end processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the big hit end process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the probability variation determination flag is checked (step A291).

  Here, the probability variation determination flag will be described.

  The probability variation determination flag includes a high probability rush flag, a latent probability change rush flag, a probability change end / short time flag, and a probability change end / short time flag.

  The high probability entry flag and the latent probability change entry flag are determined when the stop symbol is determined on the basis of a random number when starting the change display of the special figure change display game in the special figure normal processing (step A9). It is set based on the stop symbol and the current gaming state.

  Specifically, when the current gaming state is the normal state and a 2R big hit occurs, the latent probability variation entry flag is set as the probability variation determination flag.

  Also, if the current gaming state is a latent probability changing state and a 15R big hit occurs before a predetermined number of big hits occur, and if the current gaming state is a short time state, When 15R big hit or 2R big hit occurs before the predetermined number of times is executed, the high probability entry flag is set as the probability variation determination flag.

  If the current gaming state is the latent probability changing state and the 2R big hit occurs before the predetermined number of big hits, the latent probability changing entry flag remains set as the probability variation determination flag. . Similarly, when the current gaming state is a high probability state and a 15R big hit or 2R big hit occurs before a predetermined number of big hits, a high probability entry flag is set as a probability variation determination flag Will remain.

  It should be noted that the case where the probability variation end / short time flag and the probability variation end / short time flag are set have been described in the probability variation limiter setting process shown in FIG.

  After checking the probability variation determination flag in step A291, it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination flag is a high probability entry flag (step A292).

  When it is determined that the probability variation determination flag is a high probability entry flag (step A292; Y), a jackpot end setting process 1 (step A293) for setting a special figure probability and a power support state in a high probability state is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step A299.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation determination flag is not a high probability entry flag (step A292; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation determination flag is a latent probability variation entry (step A294).

  When it is determined that the probability variation determination flag is a latent probability change entry flag (step A294; Y), a big hit end setting process 2 (step A295) for setting the special probability and the electric support state of the latent probability change state is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step A299.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation determination flag is not the latent probability variation entry flag (step A294; N), it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is a probability variation end / short time flag (step A296).

  When it is determined that the probability variation determination flag is a probability change end / short time flag (step A296; Y), a jackpot end setting process 3 (step A297) for setting the special figure probability and the electric support state in the short time state is performed. Execute, and the process proceeds to step A299.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not the probability variation end / short time flag (step A296; N), the process shifts to the normal state, so the jackpot end setting is set to set the special figure probability and the electric support state in the normal state. Process 4 (step A298) is executed, and the process proceeds to step A299.

  In step A298, a probability information command corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A299), and a command setting process (step A300) is executed.

  Next, the variation distribution determination flag corresponding to the gaming state is loaded (step A301), the value of the loaded variation distribution determination flag is saved in the variation pattern distribution information area (step A302), and the special figure routine processing is to be executed. The special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A303) is executed, and the jackpot end process ends.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A293) in the above jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of jackpot end setting processing 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot end setting process 1 is executed when the gaming state shifts to a high probability state. Since the special figure probability becomes high when the high probability state is reached, first, the special figure probability becomes high. In order to transmit a signal related to (start at high probability) to a game hall management device (not shown), a signal related to start at high probability is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A311), and start at high probability In order to transmit a signal relating to the test firing test apparatus (not shown), a signal relating to the start at the time of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A312), and a number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area. (Step A313).

  Next, when the gaming state becomes a high probability state, “electric support is available”, the ordinary figure high probability / ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A314), and the special figure probability is high probability. The special figure high probability / time-short flag indicating that “electric support is present” is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A 315), and the probability information command indicating that the special figure probability is high ( (High probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A316).

  Then, in order to shift to the high probability state, the time shortening variation number area indicating the number of special figure variation display games executed in the short time state is reset (step A317), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A295) in the above jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of jackpot end setting processing 2 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot end setting process 2 is executed when the gaming state shifts to the latent probability changing state, and since the special figure probability becomes high when the latent probability changing state is reached, first, the special figure probability becomes high probability. In order to transmit a signal related to (start at high probability) to a game hall management device (not shown), a signal related to start at high probability is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A321), and start at high probability In order to transmit a signal relating to the test firing test apparatus (not shown), a signal relating to the start at the time of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A322), and a number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area. (Step A323).

  Next, when the game state becomes the latent probability changing state, “no electric support” is set, so the low-probability / normal-electric-power-support flag is saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A324), and the special figure probability is high. Probability information indicating that the special figure high probability / no short time flag indicating the probability is “no electric support” is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A325), and the special figure probability is high. The command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A326).

  Then, in order to shift to the latent probability changing state, the time shortening variation number area indicating the number of special figure variation display games executed in the short time state is reset (step A327), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A297) in the above jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of jackpot end setting processing 3 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot end setting process 3 is executed when the gaming state shifts to the short-time state. First, in order to transmit a signal relating to the short-time state (start of the short-time) to a game hall management device (not shown). The signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A331), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction is transmitted to the test test apparatus (not shown) in order to transmit the signal related to the start of the time reduction. Save in the test signal output data area (step A332), and save the number of the short time in the game state display number area (step A333).

  Next, when the gaming state becomes a short-time state, “electric support is available”, so the flag for ordinary figure high probability / ordinary power support is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A334), and the probability of special figure is high probability. Is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A335), and the probability information command (short time) indicating the short time state is blacked out. Save in the transmission command area at the time of recovery (step A336).

  Then, in order to shift to the time reduction state, the initial value of the time reduction variation number indicating the upper limit number of the special figure variation display game executed in the time reduction state is set in the time reduction variation number area (step A337), and the jackpot end setting process 3 Exit.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A298) in the above jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of jackpot end setting processing 4 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The jackpot end setting process 4 is executed when the gaming state shifts to the normal state. First, the number when the special figure probability is low is saved in the gaming state display number area (step A341). .

  Next, when the gaming state becomes the normal state, “no electric support” is set, so the low-probability / normal-power support flag is saved in the normal-game mode flag area (step A342), and the special figure probability is low. A special figure low probability flag indicating that the special figure probability is low in the special figure game mode flag area (step A343), and a probability information command (low probability) indicating that the special figure probability is a low probability is transmitted during a power failure recovery command area (Step A344).

  Then, in order to shift to the normal state, the time shortening variation number area indicating the number of special figure variation display games executed in the short time state is reset (step A345), and the big hit end setting process 4 is terminated.

[Command setting processing]
Next, details of the command setting process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of command setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the process of updating the write counter (step A351) is performed, the process of saving the command in the command transmission area (MODE) corresponding to the write counter is performed (step A352), and the command transmission area (ACTION) corresponding to the write counter. The command is saved (step A353), and the command setting process is terminated.

  Next, details of a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game on the display device 43 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The variation pattern table is set in advance corresponding to the game state and the result of the special diagram variation display game. FIG. 27A illustrates the variation pattern table used when there is a shift in the normal state. ) Explains the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the latent probability variation state, (C) explains the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the gaming state after the small hit, (D) in the case of big hit A variation pattern table used in the above will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is “no reach” in which the decorative special symbol stops without going through the reach state, “normal reach” in which the special decorative symbol stops through the reach state, and the character performs an effect when the reach state occurs “Character Reach”, “Snow Reach” that produces an effect that displays snow when a reach condition occurs, “Rainbow Reach” that produces an effect that displays a rainbow when a reach condition occurs, and a special game state that always generates a reach condition It includes “Premium Reach” that provides an effect to notify the occurrence. Note that in “normal reach”, even if a reach state occurs, a special design (character display, snow display, rainbow display, etc.) is not performed and decorative special symbols are stopped.

  The fluctuation time of “no reach” (the time from when the decorative special symbol is variably displayed until all the decorative special symbols stop) is set to 5 seconds, the fluctuation time of “normal reach” is set to 10 seconds, The change time of “Character Reach” is set to 40 seconds, the change time of “Snow Reach” is set to 60 seconds, the change time of “Rainbow Reach” is set to 80 seconds, and the change time of “Premium Reach” is 100 seconds. Set to seconds.

  In addition, the reliability of each variation pattern (that is, the possibility of a special gaming state occurring in the special figure variation display game executed in each variation pattern) is “no reach” <“normal reach” <“character reach” <“ “Snow Reach” <“Rainbow Reach” <“Premium Reach”.

  Furthermore, “character reach”, “snow reach”, “rainbow reach”, and “premium reach” are referred to as special reach.

  A variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the normal state of (A) will be described.

  In this variation pattern table, the occurrence probability of “no reach” is set to 84/100, the occurrence probability of “normal reach” is set to 10/100, the occurrence probability of “character reach” is set to 3/100, The occurrence probability of “snow reach” is set to 2/100, and the occurrence probability of “rainbow reach” is set to 1/100.

  A variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the latent probability variation state of (B) will be described.

  In this variation pattern table, the occurrence probability of “no reach” is set to 80/100, the occurrence probability of “normal reach” is set to 10/100, the occurrence probability of “character reach” is set to 7/100, The occurrence probability of “snow reach” is set to 2/100, and the occurrence probability of “rainbow reach” is set to 1/100.

  A variation pattern table used in the case of a shift in the gaming state after the small hit in (C) will be described.

  When the small hit occurs, the open / close door 38c is opened within a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds), and therefore, even if the shift to the latent probability changing state is not performed after the small hit is completed, it approximates the latent probability changing state. By using the variation pattern table, the gaming state is approximated to the latent probability variation state.

  In order to further approximate the gaming state after the small hit and the latent probability changing state, when a small hit occurs in the special figure variation display game, the display change of the display device 41 after the small hit ends is latent. By performing the same process as in the probability change state, an effect as if it has shifted to the latent probability change state may be performed.

  In this variation pattern table, the occurrence probability of “no reach” is set to 80/100, the occurrence probability of “normal reach” is set to 7/100, the occurrence probability of “character reach” is set to 10/100, The occurrence probability of “snow reach” is set to 2/100, and the occurrence probability of “rainbow reach” is set to 1/100.

  For this reason, the probability of occurrence of “normal reach” is 3 between the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the gaming state after the small hit and the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the latent probability variation state of B). / 100 and the occurrence probability of “Character Reach” differ only by 3/100, so that an approximate variation pattern table is obtained.

  When the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the small hit, the fluctuation pattern table of (A) may be used.

  A variation pattern table used in the case of (D) big hit will be described.

  In this variation pattern table, the occurrence probability of “normal reach” is set to 1/100, the occurrence probability of “character reach” is set to 20/100, the occurrence probability of “snow reach” is set to 30/100, The occurrence probability of “rainbow reach” is set to 47/100, and the occurrence probability of “premium reach” is set to 2/100.

  Here, “Character Reach” is different from the other reach of Special Reach in which the fluctuation time is set longer than “No Reach” and “Normal Reach” in the fluctuation pattern table at the time of deviation from (A) to (C). The probability of occurrence is set high, and the probability of occurrence is set lower than the other reach of the special reach in the variation pattern table at the time of big hit in (D). Therefore, “Character Reach” is a variation pattern with a low jackpot reliability despite a long variation time, and “Character Reach” is a variation pattern with low interest for the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 to be described later, this “character reach” notifies the remaining number of big hits of the latent probability change that ends when a big number of big hits occurs. As a result, the predetermined information regarding the special figure fluctuation display game after being executed in the special character fluctuation display game of “Character Reach” is notified, so that “Character Reach” becomes a fluctuation pattern useful for the player, and thus the game It is a highly interesting variation pattern for the elderly.

  Note that the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the latent probability variation state of (B) has a higher probability of occurrence of “character reach” than the variation pattern table used in the case of deviation in the normal state of (A). This is because the frequency of notifying the number of remaining jackpots during the change of the latent probability is increased during the change of the latent probability.

  Further, when the special figure change display game is executed more than a predetermined number of times during the latent probability changing state, the occurrence probability of “character reach” is set higher than the occurrence probability of “character reach” in (B). May be.

  Furthermore, in the above description, the number of remaining big hits in the latent probability changing state is notified only in the case of “Character Reach”, but the number of remaining big hits in the latent probability changing state is also notified in “Snow Reach” and “Rainbow Reach”. You may do it. In this case, the higher the hit level reliability, the lower the notification level, which is the degree to notify the true remaining number of big hits in the latent probability change state, the lower the hit level reliability, the higher the notification level To do.

  As a result, the number of remaining big hits in the latent probability change state reported with a reach with low hit probability is more reliable than the number of remaining big hits in a latent probability change state reported with a reach with high hit reliability. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest level of low reach.

  In the above description, the special reach has been described as an example of the timing for notifying the remaining number of big hits during the change of the latent probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may report the number of remaining big hits. Further, the remaining number of big hits during the change of the latent probability may be notified, for example, during the waiting screen for customers other than during the execution of the variable display game.

  Next, the display content of the display device 41 for notifying the number of remaining big hits during the latent probability change will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the special figure fluctuation display game in which the character reach according to the first embodiment of the present invention is generated.

  In (A), the display device 41 indicates that the three special symbols (the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol) have started to be changed and the special-figure change display game has been started.

  In (B), in the display device 41, the left special symbol and the right special symbol stop at a special symbol that can generate a big hit, and the middle special symbol is variably displayed, indicating that a reach state has occurred.

  (C-1), (C-2), (C-3), and (C ′) are performed in “Character Reach” after the reach state generated in (B), and the remaining jackpot during the change of latent probability Indicates that the number of times is notified.

  In “Character Reach”, the character 2801 is displayed on the right side of the display device 41, a variable display area 2802 in which special symbols are displayed in a variable manner is displayed below the character 2801, and the remaining in the latent probability changing state is displayed on the left side of the character 2801. A remaining jackpot number display area 2803 for notifying the number of jackpots (the probability variable stock count) is displayed.

  The character 2801 performs an effect in accordance with the progress state of the reach state, and notifies the progress state of the reach state.

  In (C-1), since the gaming state is not the latent probability changing state, nothing is displayed in the remaining jackpot count display area 2803, and it is notified that the remaining jackpot count is zero.

  In (C-2), the gaming state is the latent probability changing state, and two notification characters smaller than the character 2801 are displayed in the remaining jackpot count display area 2803, and the remaining jackpot count is reported to be two.

  In (C-3), the gaming state is the latent probability changing state, and four notification characters are displayed in the remaining jackpot count display area 2803, and the remaining jackpot count is four.

  (C ′) is a modified example of (C-1) to (C-3), and is not displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803 for displaying the notification character, and the probability change stock number notification unit 2804 is displayed on the character 2801 itself. Is displayed and the remaining number of big hits is notified. In (C ′), the probability variation stock number notifying unit 2804 is displayed as the corner of the character 2801 and two corners are displayed, so that the number of remaining big hits is two.

  As shown in (C ′), by providing the character 2801 with a location for notifying the remaining number of jackpots, the player pays attention to the character 2801, so that the interest of “character reach” can be further improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the progress state of the reach state is notified by the character 2801, and the remaining big hit number during the latent probability change is also notified by the remaining big hit number display area 2803, which is related to the progress state of the reach state. As a result, the number of remaining jackpots will be notified, and the fun of the game will be improved.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

[Main processing]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the effect control device 300 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, initialization processing at power-on (step C1) is performed, and timer activation processing (step C2) for activating a timer for managing time is performed.

  And the process (step C3) which analyzes the command (main command) received from the game control apparatus 100 is performed, the game control process (step C4) which controls the special figure fluctuation display game performed by the display apparatus 41 is performed, Display control processing related to the display device 41 (step C5) is performed, sound control processing related to the output of the speakers 19a and 19b is performed (step C6), and decoration devices (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, frame production device 44 The decoration control process (step C7) regarding the rendering device 45) is performed.

  Next, an error monitoring process (step C6) is performed, a random number update process (step C9) is performed, and the main process is terminated.

[Interrupt processing]
Next, details of the interrupt processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of interrupt processing according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  This interrupt process is executed for each timer interrupt.

  First, a timer update process (step D1) for updating (+1) the timer is performed, and an input process (step D2) for reading the input from the effect button switch 25a, that is, reading the state of the input port, is performed. Then, based on output data set in various processes, output processing for performing drive control of solenoids and LEDs (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, frame effect device 45) and the like (step) D3) is performed. Then, a main command reception process for receiving a command from the game control device 100 (step D4) is performed, a probability variation remaining number setting process (step D5) for setting the probability variation remaining number is performed, and the probability variation remaining number is displayed on the display device 41. The information display setting process (step D6) is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[Probability change remaining number setting processing]
Next, details of the probability variation remaining number setting process (step D5) in the above-described interrupt process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the probability variation remaining number setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the probability variation remaining number setting process, first, if the probability variation remaining number command indicating the probability variation remaining number set in step A265 of the probability variation limiter setting process shown in FIG. 19 is received, the received probability variation remaining number command is analyzed ( In step D11), information corresponding to the remaining probability variation number indicated by the probability variation remaining number command is saved in the probability variation remaining number storage area of the RWM (step D12), and the probability variation remaining number setting process is terminated.

[Information display setting process]
Next, details of the information display setting process (step D6) in the above-described interrupt process will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of information display setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the information display setting process, first, the probability information command indicating the gaming state set in step A299 of the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 21 is confirmed (step D21), and whether or not the probability information command indicates the latent probability changing state is determined. Determination is made (step D22).

  If it is determined in step D22 that the probability information command indicates the latent probability change state (step D22; Y), the progress of the special figure variation display game being executed on the display device 41 is confirmed (step D23). It is determined whether or not “character reach” is started in the figure variation display game (step D24).

  If it is determined in step D24 that “Character Reach” is started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step D24; Y), the RWM probability change remaining number storage area is checked (step D25), and the probability change remaining number storage is performed. A display screen for informing the remaining number of probability changes corresponding to the information stored in the area is set (step D26), and the information display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D24 that “Character Reach” is not started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (Step D24; N), is “Snow Reach” started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed? It is determined whether or not (step D28).

  If it is determined in step D28 that “snow reach” is not started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step D28; N), the remaining number of times of probability change is not notified, and the information display setting process ends.

  In step D28, when it is determined that “snow reach” is started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step D28; Y), a random number updated in step C9 of the main process shown in FIG. 29 is acquired (step S28). D29) It is determined whether or not the obtained random number is within a predetermined range set in advance (step D30).

  If it is determined in step D30 that the random number is within a predetermined range (step D30; Y), steps D25 and D26 are executed to notify the remaining probability variation number, and the information display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D30 that the random number is not within the predetermined range (step D30; N), the information display setting process is terminated because the remaining probability variation is not notified.

  If it is determined in step D22 that the probability information command does not indicate latent probability change information (step D22; N), an effect information setting process (step D27) is performed, and the information display setting process is terminated.

  In the production information setting process, when the remaining number of probability changes is notified only during the latent probability changing state, the latent variable is set to prevent the player from immediately grasping that the probability changing residual state is notified when the remaining number of probability changes is notified. In the case of a specific gaming state other than in the state (within a predetermined number of games after the end of the small hit), the effect probability change remaining number is notified. It should be noted that this production probability remaining number of times is not a true probability variation remaining number, but a probability variation remaining number for production.

  As described above, when the “snow reach” is started, the probability variation remaining number is notified only when the random number is within a predetermined range. Therefore, the notification frequency (notification probability) of the probability variation remaining number is “snow “Character Reach” is higher than “Reach”. For this reason, even if the special figure variation display game is executed with “Character Reach” having a lower hit reliability than “Snow Reach”, the player's interest can be maintained.

  In FIG. 32, the remaining number of probable changes is not notified in cases other than “snow reach”, but a random number is obtained and obtained in the case of a variation pattern having a higher hit reliability than “character reach”. If the random number is within a predetermined range, the probability variation remaining number may be notified.

  Further, if the predetermined range is not set in step D29, the remaining number of probable changes can be prevented from being notified in a variation pattern other than “character reach”.

[Production information display setting process]
Next, details of the effect information display setting process (step D27) in the above-described information display setting process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the effect information display setting process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the effect information display setting process, first, the number of special figure variation display games executed after receiving the small hit command transmitted by the game control device 100 when the small hit is finished in the special figure fluctuation display game is confirmed. (Step D31), it is determined whether or not the number of special figure change display games executed after the small hit is a predetermined number (eg, 10th, 20th, 30th, etc.) (Step D32). .

  In step D32, if it is determined that the number of special figure variation display games executed after the small hit is not a predetermined number (step D32; N), the effect probability change remaining number notification is not performed, so the effect information display setting process Exit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D32 that the number of special figure variation display games executed after the small hit is completed is a predetermined number (step D32; Y), “Character Reach” Is determined (step D33).

  If it is determined in step D33 that “Character Reach” does not occur in the special figure variation display game being executed (step D33; N), the effect information display setting process is terminated because the remaining number of effect probability changes is not notified.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D33 that “Character Reach” occurs in the special figure variation display game being executed (step D33; Y), the small hit occurrence interval is confirmed (step D34), and the small hit occurrence interval is determined. Is determined to be within a predetermined number of games (step D35). Specifically, the number of special figure variation display games executed between the time when the last small hit is generated and the time when the current small hit is generated is confirmed.

  If it is determined in step D35 that the occurrence interval of the small hits is within the predetermined number of games (step D35: Y), a display screen for notifying the predetermined number of times or more is set as the probability variation remaining number (step D36). The display setting process ends. In step D36, the specific number to be notified as the remaining probability variation number is randomly selected from a predetermined number of times or more.

  In step D35, if it is determined that the occurrence interval of the small hits is larger than the predetermined number of games (step D35; N), a display screen for notifying the number of times less than the predetermined number is set as the probability variation remaining number (step D37). The information display setting process ends. In step D37, the specific number of times to be notified as the probability variation remaining number is randomly selected from a number smaller than the predetermined number.

  The opening pattern (for example, the opening time and the number of times of opening) of the small hitting door 38c and the opening pattern of the 2R opening / closing door 38c that triggers the transition to the latent probability changing state are approximated so that the player cannot grasp. In addition, in the gaming state after the end of the small hit, since the variation pattern approximated to the variation pattern used in the latent probability changing state is used, the player cannot distinguish between the gaming state after the end of the small hit and the latent probability changing state. In such a “character reach” in the gaming state after the end of the small hit, the performance probability change remaining number notification is performed, so that the player may be in the latent probability changing state even if the probability change remaining number notification is performed. It becomes impossible to grasp immediately.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special figure variation display game is executed with a variation pattern that is unlikely to be in the special game state, the specific information (for example, the probability state controlled by the probability control unit (for example, , The number of remaining probability changes during the latent probability change), so that useful information is notified to the player in a special pattern change display game with a change pattern that is unlikely to become a special game state, and the reliability of the jackpot is low It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the player's interest even during the execution of the special figure variation display game. In particular, the notification probability of specific information is increased in a variation pattern that is less likely to be in a special gaming state than a variation pattern that is likely to be in a special gaming state. Even during the execution of the game, the player's interest can be further continued.

  In addition, the variation pattern for notifying the specific information is set to have a variation display time longer than a variation pattern that generates a reach state and does not generate a reach state. For this reason, this variation pattern has a low big hit reliability and a long variation display time, which reduces the interest of the player. However, since this variation pattern informs the specific information, the big hit reliability It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the player's interest even during the execution of the special figure variation display game with a low degree.

  In addition, the high probability state in which the special figure probability is set higher than the low probability state (normal state) shifts to the normal state when a big hit occurs a predetermined number of times, but the fluctuation pattern is unlikely to become a special gaming state. Since the number of remaining jackpots in the high probability state is notified, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing the player's interest even during the execution of the special figure variation display game with low jackpot reliability.

  Further, the high probability state is a first high probability state (high probability state) for notifying the player that the state is a high probability state, and a second high probability state where the player is not clearly notified of the high probability state. (Hidden probability change state), and the remaining jackpot number notification is made only in the second high probability state, so that the player has a high probability of the special figure even in the second high probability state. I can grasp.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
A modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the modification of the first embodiment, the notification level of the probability change remaining number notification is changed according to the number of operations of the effect button 25. The notification level indicates the degree of notification of the true remaining jackpot number in the latent probability changing state as described above, and the higher the notification level, the more accurate information can be indicated.

[Notification level setting process]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart of notification level setting processing according to a modification of the first embodiment of this invention.

  The notification level setting process is a process of counting the number of operations of the effect button 25 and determining the notification level based on the number of operations of the effect button 25, and is executed in the interrupt process input process (step D2) shown in FIG. The

  In the notification level setting process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a period during which the effect button 25 can be operated (D41). For example, the operable period of the effect button 25 is provided in a predetermined period of a special figure variation display game having a predetermined variation pattern.

  If it is determined in step D41 that the effect button 25 is operable (step D41; Y), it is determined whether or not a button operation signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated is input from the effect button switch 25a. (Step D42).

  If it is determined in step D42 that a button operation signal has been input (step D42; Y), the number of button operations is updated (+1) (step D43), and updated by referring to the notification level determination table shown in FIG. A notification level corresponding to the number of button operations is calculated (step D44), the calculated notification level is saved in the notification level storage area of the RWM (step 45), and the notification level setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D41 that the effect button 25 is not operable (step D42; N), or if it is determined in step D42 that no button operation signal is input (step D42; N), step The process proceeds to step D44 without updating the number of button operations in D43.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for describing a notification level determination table according to a modification of the first embodiment of this invention.

  The notification level determination table is a table for calculating the notification level of the remaining probability variation corresponding to the number of button operations, and the notification level of the remaining probability change is increased as the number of button operations increases.

  Specifically, when the number of button operations is 0, the notification level 0 is selected. The notification level 0 indicates that notification of the remaining probability variation is not performed. When the number of button operations is 1 to 4, notification level 1 is selected. The notification level 1 indicates that the true probability change remaining number is notified with a probability of 50%, and the false probability change remaining number is notified with a probability of 50%. When the number of button operations is 5 to 9, the notification level 2 is selected. The notification level 2 indicates that the true probability change remaining number is notified with a probability of 80%, and the false probability change remaining number is notified with a probability of 20%. When the number of button operations is 10 or more, the notification level 3 is selected. The notification level 3 always indicates that the true probability change remaining number is notified.

[Information display setting process]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart of information display setting processing according to a modification of the first embodiment of this invention. Of the information display setting processing shown in FIG. 36, the same processing as the information display setting processing shown in FIG.

  In the information setting process, after checking the probability variation remaining number storage area in step D25, the notification level storage area is checked (step D51), and a display screen corresponding to the probability variation remaining number and the notification level is set (step D52). Specifically, when notifying the true number of remaining probable changes, a display screen for notifying the remaining number of probable changes checked at step D25 is set, and when notifying the false remaining number of probable changes, check at step D25. A display screen for informing an arbitrary number of times other than the number of remaining probability changes is set. Whether or not to report the true probability remaining number is determined based on the extracted random number and the probability of notifying the true probability remaining number of the notification level.

  After executing step 52, the number of button operations is cleared (step D53), and the information display setting process is terminated.

  In this modification, since the false probability change remaining number is also notified based on the number of button operations, the probability change remaining number is notified only in the latent probability change state.

  Moreover, in this modification, the notification level of the probability variation remaining number is increased as the number of button operations is increased. However, for example, the notification level of the probability variation remaining number may be increased as the number of special figure start memories is increased.

  As described above, in this modified example, as the number of button operations increases, the notification level of the probability change remaining number is increased, which motivates the player to operate the effect buttons 25, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first embodiment, the remaining number of probability changes during the latent probability change is notified. However, in the second embodiment, when the special figure start memory in which the prefetch result is a specific mode is included in the special figure start memory. In addition, the fact that there is a special figure starting memory that becomes the specific mode and the remaining number of probability changes during the latent probability change are notified together.

  FIG. 37 is a view for explaining a special figure variation display game in which the character reach according to the second embodiment of the present invention has occurred.

  (A)-(C) show the display content of the special figure fluctuation display game executed when the probability change remaining number of times during the latent probability change is two.

  (A) and (B) are a first special figure start memory number display unit 3700 for informing the first special figure start memory number at the lower left of the display screen, and a second special figure start memory at the lower right of the display screen. Since it is the same as (A) and (B) shown in FIG. 28 except that it is displayed as the second special figure start memory number display unit 3710 for notifying the number, the description thereof is omitted.

  In (A) and (B), the first special figure start memory number display unit 3700 notifies that there are three first special figure start memory, and the second special figure start memory number display unit 3710 shows the second special figure start memory number display unit 3710. Notify that there is no special figure start memory.

  When the reach state occurs, as shown in (C), the first special figure start memory number display unit 3700 and the second special figure start memory number display unit 3710 are not displayed, and the remaining big hit number display area 2803 is displayed. , 2 that is the number of remaining probable changes is displayed.

  In (D) and (E), in order to show that the third special figure starting memory number special display changing display game of the first special figure starting memory number display unit 3700 is in a specific mode, It is displayed in color.

  In (E), in the remaining jackpot count display area 2803, there are two notification characters indicating that there is a special chart start memory in which the special figure variation display game is in a specific mode, and the probability variation remaining count is two. A notification character (two) indicating that there is a message is displayed.

  The specific mode is, for example, the type of special reach, and the higher the reliability of the special reach, the more notification characters are displayed.

  Here, since there is a special figure start memory in which the special figure variation display game is in a specific mode and the probability variation remaining number is displayed in accordance with the remaining big hit number display area 2803, the player can display the remaining big hit number display area. Of the number of notification characters displayed in 2803, how many notification characters notify the remaining probability variation, and how many notification characters infer the jackpot reliability of the special figure start memory that becomes a specific mode. So, you can play with a sense of expectation and your interest will improve.

[Information display setting process]
Next, details of the information display setting process according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of information display setting processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. Of the information display setting process shown in FIG. 38, the same process as the information display setting process shown in FIG.

  In Step D24, when it is determined that “Character Reach” is started in the special figure variation display game being executed (Step D24; Y), or the random number is within a predetermined range in Step D30 (Step D30; Y). If it is determined, the starting opening prize winning design command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 and received by the effect controlling apparatus 300 is confirmed (step D61), and the starting opening winning prize is stored in the currently stored special figure starting storage. It is determined whether or not there is a special figure start memory corresponding to the production symbol command 2 (“outage / SP1 reach (character reach)”) or 3 (outage / SP2 reach (snow reach)) (step D62). Details of the start opening winning effect design command will be described with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step D62 that there is a special figure start memory corresponding to the start opening prize winning design command 2 or 3 in the currently stored special figure start memory (step D62; Y), the probability variation remaining number storage area Is checked (step D63), a display screen corresponding to the remaining number of probability changes and the start opening prize winning design command 2 or 3 is set (step D64), and the information display setting process is terminated. In step D64, since the number of notification characters corresponding to the start opening winning effect design command 2 or 3 is, for example, one, the notification character one more than the probability variation remaining number is displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803. Will be.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step D62 that there is no special figure start memory corresponding to the start opening prize winning design command 2 or 3 in the currently stored special figure start memory (step D62; N), it is currently stored. It is determined whether or not there is a special figure start memory corresponding to the start opening prize design symbol command 4 ("out-going / SP3 reach (rainbow reach)") or 5 (big hit) in the special figure start memory being stored ( Step D65).

  If it is determined in step D65 that there is a special figure start memory corresponding to the start opening prize winning design command 4 or 5 in the currently stored special figure start memory, the probability variation remaining number storage area is checked (step D66). ), A display screen corresponding to the number of remaining probable changes and the start opening winning effect design command 4 or 5 is set (step D67), and the information display setting process is terminated. In step D67, the number of notification characters corresponding to the start opening winning effect design command 4 or 5 is larger than the number of notification characters corresponding to the starting opening winning effect design command 2 or 3, for example, two. The notification character two more than the probability variation remaining number is displayed in the remaining big hit number display area 2803.

  In the information display setting process, in order to check the start opening winning effect design command at the timing when the character reach is started after the reach state has occurred in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed in step D61, the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game It is possible to confirm the start opening prize effect symbol command from the start of the variable display until the reach state is generated, as compared with the case where the start opening prize effect symbol command is confirmed at the start of display. Thereby, the notification in the remaining big hit count display area 2803 can be made more accurate.

  Next, details of the start opening winning effect design command will be described. FIG. 39 is a diagram for describing a start opening prize winning design command according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The start opening prize winning design command is a command for notifying the effect control device 300 of the result and change mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and executing the pre-reading effect. It is set in step A255 of the information determination process.

  Five types of start opening prize winning design commands 1 to 5 are prepared as start opening winning effect design commands. The start opening prize winning design command 1 is a command for instructing that the start memory is “out of normal reach (N reach) or less”, the MODE portion is “A3H”, and the ACTION portion is “01H”. The start opening prize winning design command 2 is a command for instructing that the start memory is “Out of SP1 reach (character reach)”, the MODE portion is “A3H”, and the ACTION portion is “02H”. The start opening prize winning design command 3 is a command for instructing that the start memory is “out of range / SP2 reach (snow reach)”, the MODE portion is “A3H”, and the ACTION portion is “03H”. The start opening prize winning design command 4 is a command for instructing that the start memory is “out of range / SP3 reach (rainbow reach)”, the MODE portion is “A3H”, and the ACTION portion is “04H”. The start opening prize winning design command 5 is a command for instructing that the start memory is “big hit”, the MODE portion is “A3H”, and the ACTION portion is “05H”. In the case of a big hit, each reach including premium reach is selected.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, if the special figure start memory in which the prefetch result is a specific aspect is included in the special figure start memory in the character reach with low reliability, the specific aspect Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of further enhancing the interest of the character reach and continuing the player's interest.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. FIG.

  In the third embodiment, for example, there are a plurality of types of character reach in which different characters are displayed, and information displayed by the character reach is different.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the display contents of the special figure variation display game by the character reach according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) And (B) demonstrates the special figure change display game when the character reach 1 generate | occur | produces.

  (A) shows a state where the character reach 1 has occurred, and (B) shows a state where the remaining number of remaining big hits display area 2803 displays the probability variation remaining number as in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the notification character is displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803 within the predetermined number of games during the latent probability change or after the end of the jackpot, but in the third embodiment, the character reach 1 occurs. In this case, the notification character is displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803 regardless of the gaming state. When the game state is not the latent probability change state, the notification character displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803 does not notify the probability change remaining number.

  (C) and (D) will be described with respect to the special figure variation display game when the character reach 2 occurs.

  (C) shows a state where the character reach 2 has occurred, and (D) shows a state where a notification character indicating the current special figure probability is displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803.

  (E) shows a state where the character reach 3 has occurred, and (F) shows a state where a notification character indicating the big hit reliability of the special figure start memory currently stored in the remaining big hit number display area 2803 is displayed. .

[Information display setting process]
Next, details of the information display setting process according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of information display setting processing according to the third embodiment of this invention. Among the information display setting processes shown in FIG. 41, the same processes as the information display setting processes shown in FIG.

  After confirming the progress status of the special figure fluctuation display game in step D21, it is determined whether or not “Character Reach 1” is started in the currently executed special figure fluctuation display game (step D71).

  If it is determined in Step 71 that “Character Reach 1” is started in the currently executed special figure fluctuation display game (Step D71; Y), the probability variation remaining number storage area is checked (Step D72), and the notification level storage area is set. A check is made (step D73), a display screen for notifying the remaining number of probability changes is set based on the notification level (step D74), and the information display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Step D71 that “Character Reach 1” is not started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (Step D71; N), “Character Reach 2” is started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. It is determined whether or not (step D75).

  In Step D75, if it is determined that “Character Reach 2” is started in the special figure variation display game being executed (Step D75; Y), the probability information command is confirmed (Step D76), and the notification level storage area is checked. (Step D77) Based on the notification level, a display screen for notifying the gaming state corresponding to the probability information is set (Step D78), and the information display setting process is terminated. In this case, the number of notification characters displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803 is increased as the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Specifically, in the normal state, one notification character is displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803, and in the time reduction state and the latent probability changing state, two notification characters are displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803. When a character is displayed and in a high probability state, three notification characters are displayed in the remaining jackpot number display area 2803.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Step D75 that “Character Reach 2” is not started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (Step D75; N), “Character Reach 3” is started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. It is determined whether or not (step D79).

  In step D79, when it is determined that “Character Reach 3” is started in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step D79; Y), the start opening winning effect design command is confirmed (step D80), and the notification level storage area (Step D81), based on the notification level, a display screen for notifying that there is a start opening winning effect design command that becomes a predetermined mode is set (step D82), and the information display setting process is terminated. In this case, as described with reference to FIG. 38 of the second embodiment, if there are start opening prize presentation symbol commands 2 and 3, the number of notification characters corresponding to the start opening prize presentation symbol commands 2 and 3 are displayed. In this manner, if there are start opening prize winning design commands 4 and 5, the number of notification characters corresponding to the start opening winning presentation design commands 4 and 5 is displayed.

  According to the present embodiment, various types of information useful to the player are notified according to the type of the character reach with low reliability, so that the interest of the character reach is further improved and the player's interest can be continued. Can provide a machine.

  Further, in the character reach 1, if the special figure is in a high probability state, the character reach 1 notifies the degree of the remaining probability variation, and does not notify the information on whether or not the special figure has a high probability. Absent. On the other hand, the character reach 2 purely notifies whether or not the special figure has a high probability, and does not notify the probability variation remaining number. Therefore, the information informed to the player creates a pleasure for the player to infer the game state (the probability state of the special figure, the number of remaining probabilities, etc.).

  In addition, it should be thought that embodiment of this invention is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  Moreover, the following is mentioned as a typical thing of the viewpoint of this invention other than what was described in the claim.

(1) A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays an identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result And a special gaming state generating means capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a gaming value to the game machine, selecting one variation mode from a plurality of types of variation modes indicating the variation mode of the identification symbol, A variation display game control means for executing the variation display game in the selected variation mode, wherein the plurality of types of variation modes include a first variation mode and a second variation mode;
The possibility that the display result of the variable display game executed in the second fluctuation mode will be the special result is more than the possibility that the display result of the variable display game executed in the first fluctuation mode will be the special result. Probability control means that can control the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game in a high probability state or a low probability state, and specific information relating to the probability state controlled by the probability control means Notification means capable of notifying the player of the above-mentioned information, wherein the notification means indicates the notification probability of the specific information when the variation display game is executed in the first variation mode in the second variation mode. A gaming machine characterized by being higher than a notification probability of the specific information when a variable display game is executed.

  (2) The variable display game displays a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display game control means can generate the special result for a plurality of identification symbols other than the identification symbol that stops last in the variable display game. A reach state in which the identification symbol that is stopped at the end is displayed in a variable manner and the last stop is displayed. The plurality of types of change modes further include a third change mode that does not generate a reach state. The first variation mode and the second variation mode are variation modes for generating the reach state, and the variation display time from when the identification symbol in the first variation mode starts the variation display until all the identification symbols stop. Is set to be longer than the variation display time of the third variation aspect, according to (1).

  (3) When the reach state has occurred in the variation display game, the notification unit can notify progress state notification information indicating a progress state of the reach state, and the first variation mode is configured as the first variation mode. The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the specific information and the progress status notification information can be notified while the variable display game is being executed.

  (4) The probability control means shifts the high probability state to the low probability state when the variable display game having the special result in the high probability state is executed a predetermined number of times, and the notification means While in the probability state and while the variation display game is being executed in the first variation mode, the specific information can be generated before the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. (3) The gaming machine according to (3), in which a high-probability state continuation possible number indicating the number of times of the variable display game that becomes the special result is notified.

(5) The high probability state is a first high probability state that informs the player that the high probability state is present, and a second high probability state that does not clearly inform the player that the state is the high probability state. Including
The informing means informs the number of times the high probability state can be continued while the second high probability state is being executed and the variation display game is being executed in the first variation mode. The gaming machine according to (4).

  (6) Storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of game balls won in the start winning area as start memory, and determining the result of the variable display game based on the start memory before executing the variable display game Possible prior result determination means, wherein the notification means is in the second high probability state and the high probability is displayed while the variation display game is being executed in the first variation mode. (5) The state continuation possible count and the determination result by the prior result determination unit of the variable display game to be executed after the variable display game being executed can be notified. Game machines.

  (7) The reach state generated by the first variation mode includes a first reach state, a second reach state, and a third reach state, and a predetermined number of start memories indicating that a game ball has won the start winning area. Storage means capable of storing up to and a preliminary result determination means capable of determining the result of the variation display game based on the start-up memory before execution of the variation display game, wherein the probability control means comprises the high probability When the variable display game having the special result in the state is executed a predetermined number of times, the high probability state is shifted to the low probability state, and the notifying unit generates the first reach state in the variable display game, Informing the variable display game of the high probability state continuation possible number indicating the number of variable display games that can be generated during the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. When the first reach state occurs and the low probability state occurs, an effect in the same manner as the notification mode of the high probability state continuation count is performed, and the second reach state occurs in the variable display game. If the current probability state is the high probability state or the low probability state, the third reach is generated in the variable display game. The gaming machine according to (2), wherein a determination result by the prior result determination unit of the variable display game to be executed after the variable display game is notified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 30 Game board 36 Start prize opening 37 Normal variation prize-winning apparatus 38 Special variable prize-winning apparatus 41 Display apparatus 51 Special figure 1 display 52 Special figure 2 display 100 Game control apparatus 111A CPU
111B ROM
300 Production Control Device 311 Main Control Microcomputer 312 Video Control Microcomputer

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays the identification symbol in a variable manner based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
In a gaming machine comprising: special game state generating means capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a game value when the display result of the variable display game is a special result.
A variation display game control means for selecting one variation mode from a plurality of types of variation modes indicating the variation mode of the identification symbol and executing the variation display game in the selected variation mode;
The plurality of types of variation modes include a first variation mode and a second variation mode,
The production state selected in the first variation mode includes a plurality of production states,
The possibility that the display result of the variable display game executed in the second fluctuation mode will be the special result is more than the possibility that the display result of the variable display game executed in the first fluctuation mode will be the special result. Expensive,
Probability control means capable of controlling the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game in a high probability state or a low probability state;
Notification means capable of notifying a player of specific information related to the probability state controlled by the probability control means,
The probability control means shifts the high probability state to the low probability state when the special result in the high probability state reaches a predetermined number of times,
The notification means shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state as the specific information in the high probability state and while the variation display game is being executed in the first variation mode. It is possible to report a plurality of types of notification information, including a high probability state continuation possible number indicating the number of special results that can be generated until,
The gaming machine characterized in that the type of the notification information that can be notified varies depending on the type of effect state selected in the first variation mode being executed.

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