JP2014184231A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inducing a player's interest in a variable display game based on an operation-start memory provided before an operation-start memory subject to a read-ahead forenotice display.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 includes: operation-start memory display means that causes a variable display device to display a symbol representing an operation-start memory; prior determination means that determines a result of the variable display game prior to the execution of the variable display game; and operation-start memory display change means that changes, on the basis of the determination result obtained by the prior determination means, a display mode of the symbol representing the operation-start memory to be displayed on the variable display device, to any of a normal display mode and a plurality of special display modes. The operation-start memory display change means can change the symbol representing the operation-start memory turning to a special display mode, to another special display mode different from the special display mode and, when changing from the special display mode to the other special display mode, displays information explaining a change content of the display mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a control device that controls an effect and a display device that displays the effect.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine as a typical gaming machine. Many pachinko machines have an identification pattern (numbers, symbols, etc.) displayed on the display device provided in the game area when a game ball wins a starting opening provided in the game area where the game machine flows down. A variable display game for variable display is executed, and based on the result of the variable display game, a special game state (big hit) that gives a profit to the player is generated.
Further, when a winning at the start opening is detected during the execution of the variable display game, the winning is stored as a hold (start-up memory) up to a predetermined number of times, and after the end of the variable display game, based on the hold The following variable display game is executed. The number of times the hold is stored (the number of stored hold) is indicated by turning on a lamp provided on the game board or displaying a symbol or the like on the display device, so that the player can visually recognize the hold. ing.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the game ball is won at the starting port and the stored memory number increases, the random number information of the hold is determined in advance (read-ahead), and the result is a predetermined result (such as a big hit) In this case, by changing the display mode (for example, color or shape) of the symbol indicating the hold displayed on the display device, the player's expectation for the variable display game corresponding to the hold is increased. Some perform so-called “look ahead”.
And in recent pachinko machines, there is a known game machine that performs this pre-reading notice when the variable display game is finished and the next variable display game based on the hold is executed and the hold memory number decreases. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-173957 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko machine, at the moment when the display mode of the start memory for the pre-reading notice changes, the player is conscious only of the change result of the start memory displayed in the pre-reading notice display form that he can expect to win. On the other hand, the interest in the contents of the variable display game performed based on the start memory prior to the start memory of the prefetch notice display mode has been lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and can make a player interested in a variable display game based on a start memory before a start memory of a pre-reading notice display target. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a start opening provided in the game area so that a game ball can win a prize, and a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that changes an identification symbol, Special game advantageous to the player by acquiring random number information when the game ball is won in the mouth and the display result of the variable display game performed based on the determination result of the random number information becomes a special result display mode In a gaming machine for generating a state, start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number as a start memory using random number information acquired by winning a game ball at the start opening at least during execution of a variable display game, and Each time the start memory is stored in the start memory means, a start memory display means for displaying the symbol indicating the start memory on the variable display device, and a variable display play based on the start memory stored in the start memory means. Prior to execution, a pre-determining means for determining the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, and a display of the symbol indicating the start-up memory displayed on the variable display device based on the determination result by the pre-determining means Starting memory display changing means for changing the mode to any of a plurality of special display modes, and the starting memory display changing unit displays the symbol indicating the starting memory in the special display mode as the special display mode. It is possible to change to another special display mode different from the display mode, and when changing from the special display mode to the other special display mode, information explaining the change contents of the display mode may be displayed. It is possible.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the start memory display changing means displays the change of the display mode in the vicinity of the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the special display mode. It is characterized by displaying a balloon with written characters to explain.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Additional display that can change the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory to the other special display mode by additionally displaying a predetermined symbol for the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the special display mode Providing directing means,
The additional display effect means is a variable display game based on the other start memory when the start memory means stores another start memory before the start memory in the other special display mode. Is executed, it is possible to additionally display a predetermined symbol while leaving the symbol already added to the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the other special display mode. To do.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give the player an interest in the variable display game based on the start memory that precedes the start memory of the pre-read notice display target.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. (A) is an enlarged front view of the collective display device provided in the game board of FIG. 2, and (b) shows a display example of the number of reserved memories by the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. (C) is a figure which shows the example of a display of the number of pending | holding memory | storage by a usual figure pending | holding display. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a timer interruption process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of command transmission processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of an effect control command transmission process executed during the command transmission process of FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of special figure game processing executed during the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the production | presentation table setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16, or during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the incidence rate of the prefetch notice for every judgment result of holding. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a short time fluctuation setting process executed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 16 or during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. 17. It is a figure explaining the digestion time of one holding | maintenance in a short time fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of a main process among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of an interruption process among the presentation control performed by the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prefetch effect process performed during the main process of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a game management process executed during the main process of FIG. 22. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine of embodiment. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 26. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the production | presentation of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the modification 1 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the production | presentation of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game performed with the game machine of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the modification 2 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the short time variation production performed by the gaming machine of the embodiment. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a continuation of the effect example in FIG. 32. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing the flow of effects in FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention from the front side.

  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 of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that has a lamp or the like built therein and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

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

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

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

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

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. Further, on the display screen, 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.) and a symbol indicating a hold (start-up memory) described later are displayed.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  In addition, a start winning opening (start opening) 36 for providing a start condition of the special figure variation display game is provided below the center case 40 in the game area 32, and an inverted “C” shape is formed directly below the start winning opening 36. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for opening and converting to a state in which game balls can easily flow in and having a second starting winning port (second starting port) is provided. ing.

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 start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
Then, 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. 4) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state that is advantageous for the player) in which a game ball can easily flow in (can be won).

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

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 4) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize 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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure variation display unit (special figure) for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. 1 display) 51, a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game; Also, storage display units (holding indicators) 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which are also configured by LED lamps, 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 game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit (error display unit) 58 for displaying an error in which the probability status of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section (round number display) 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  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 start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of holdings is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holdings is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. 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. 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. 3B).

  As shown in FIG. 3 (c), the universal map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold count) of the universal map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map 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 change members such as obstacle nails and windmills (not shown) arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34, general prize A prize is entered into the mouth 35, the start prize opening 36, the normal variation prize-winning device 37 or the special variation prize-winning device 38, or it flows into the out-port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) 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 the 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 change 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) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. 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. 4). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. Detected as starting winning balls for the variable display game, each of which 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. 4). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). Then, the number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the memory display sections 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50.

  The number of special figure start memories is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26A, it is represented by the number of symbols (for example, ◯) displayed at the lower part of the display surface of the display device 41. When the first special figure variation display game is executed on the display device 41, the start memory number (the number of lamps lit on the special figure 1 display) of the first start opening (start winning prize opening 36) is displayed. When the figure variation display game is being executed, the number of starting memories (the number of lamps lit on the special figure 2 display) of the second starting opening (ordinary variation winning device 37) is displayed. Specifically, when the number of holds is “1”, the symbol is displayed only on the stand 1 of the hold 1. When the number of holdings is “2”, symbols are displayed on the tables T1 and T2 (the state shown in FIG. 26A), and when the number of holdings is “3”, the tables T1, T2, and T3 are displayed. A symbol is displayed on the top, and when the number of holds is “4”, the symbol is displayed on all four stands T1 to T4. Note that both the start memory number of the first start port and the start memory number of the second start port may be displayed simultaneously.

The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game 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 display mode.

  In the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is left (first special symbol P1), right (second special symbol P2), middle (first special symbol). 3 special symbols P3) are displayed in the order of variation, the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

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

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. Mechanical contact is provided to the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 (see FIG. 4) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. The microswitch which has can be used.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

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

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

Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility 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, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). 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.
It should be noted that the game result when the special result mode is ended without being derived in spite of having reached the reach state in the special figure variation display game is referred to as “reach off”.

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. 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 selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.
Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables 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 start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that 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 bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

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

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source 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, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. 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.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the moving device) provided on the front frame 12 A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

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

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

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and reads the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game 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. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. 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, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and before the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is executed, the first special figure fluctuation display game is lost. Is performed (prefetching).
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 before the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is executed, the hit difference of the second special figure fluctuation display game is determined. Perform (prefetch) processing.
Further, when it is determined that the special figure variation display game based on the start memory becomes a predetermined result (reach, jackpot, etc.) as a result of the prefetching, the start memory displayed on the display device 41 with respect to the effect control device 300 The signal which instruct | indicates changing the display mode of the symbol which shows is performed.
Hereinafter, as a result of the prefetching, the start memory determined in advance when the corresponding special figure variation display game result becomes a predetermined result is indicated as “holding for the prefetching notice” (after the prefetching notice, the “prefetching notice display mode is displayed”. On hold ").

  Here, the game microcomputer 111 obtains random number information obtained by winning a game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37) during execution of the variable display game (special figure variable display game). Start memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory (pending), and a prior determination means for determining the result of the variable display game from random number information in the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory Eggplant.

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 light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the start memory number displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 or the special figure 2 hold display 55 of the collective display device 50 is displayed. 41 is also displayed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, the display device 41 displays the control signal from the game control device 100 (in the case of a special display variation display game, when a predetermined display mode (reach is out of reach): details will be described later). Then, a process for executing the pre-reading notice for changing the display mode (color or shape) of the symbol indicating the start memory (holding for the pre-reading notice object) is performed.

Here, each time the start memory is stored, the effect control device 300 displays a start memory display means for displaying a symbol indicating the start memory on the variable display device 41, and a variable display game ( When it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game) is a predetermined result (reach, jackpot, etc.), the display of the symbol indicating the start memory (pre-reading notice hold) displayed on the variable display device 41 A notice effect means for executing a notice effect (pre-reading notice) for changing the aspect to the first display form different from the case where it is determined that the result of the variable display game is not a predetermined result is provided.
In addition, the game microcomputer 111 performs a special result in a variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on another start memory prior to the start memory (holding for the pre-reading notice target) during execution of the notice effect. The display mode of the symbol indicating the start-up memory that is the first display mode (pre-reading notice display mode) triggered by the deriving of a predetermined display mode (reach out of reach) different from the display mode (big hit) A notice effect changing means for executing another notice effect (prefetch notice) to be changed to a second display form (prefetch notice display form) different from the first display form is provided.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and 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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

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

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

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 8 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 6, in the main process, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is first performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S2) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer which is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. Do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 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 RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S6), and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (step 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). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, the data value of the power failure inspection region 1 among the plurality of power failure inspection regions provided in the RWM is checked (step S10). ), It is determined whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 is normal (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the data is normal (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12 to check the data value in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S12), and whether the power failure inspection area check data 2 is normal. It is determined whether or not (step S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the data is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 to perform processing for calculating data called a checksum, and the checksum calculated in step S14 is used as the checksum when the power is turned off. Are compared (step S15) to determine whether or not the values match (step S16).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if data 1 is not normal (step S11; No) in step S11, data 2 is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined that the checksum does not match in step S16 (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7 to clear all power failure inspection areas and clear the checksum area (step S18). After that, the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area in step S21, and then the high probability provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for lighting the notification LED (error indicator 58) is saved in the segment area (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process for transmitting a command at the time of power restoration corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process (see FIG. 11) described later to the effect control device 300 is performed. Proceed to S29.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, all work areas in the RWM used by the CPU before the access-prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and then accessed. After clearing all stack areas after the prohibited area (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding having cleared RWM is set (step S27). Then, in step S28, a process for transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol) Random number 2) is saved in a predetermined area of RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (per random number) for determining the hit of the usual figure (step S31), and then interrupt is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, 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 S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S35 that a power failure has occurred (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON has been continued for the number of checks (step S36). Here, if it is determined that it has not been continued (step S36; No), the process returns to step S35, and it is repeatedly determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (loop processing). If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37) and processing for outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S38) are performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After performing the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. 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.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
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. That is, it is started when a timer interrupt is generated in the gaming microcomputer 111A.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is 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 S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether 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 S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.
The details of the command transmission process in step S54 and the special figure game process in step S58 will be described later.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And a magnet error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process (step S <b> 101) for the effect control device 300 and a payout command transmission process (step S <b> 102) for the payout control device 200.

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S101) in the command transmission process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the production control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and the lead that is “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. The counter value is compared to check whether a command is set (step S201). Specifically, if the value of the write counter and the value of the read counter are the same, it is determined that there is no setting command. If the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, an unsent command Is set (step S202).

If it is determined in step S202 that the command is set (step S202; Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S203). Then, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S204). Subsequently, the transmission area containing the loaded command is reset (step S205). Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S206). Subsequently, the transmission area containing the loaded command is reset (step S207). Thereafter, the process shifts to an effect control command output process (step S208), and the effect control command transmission process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that there is no setting command (step S202; No), steps S203 to S208 are skipped, and the effect control command transmission process ends.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.
The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

Next, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already timed up, or whether or not the time has elapsed since the game processing timer was updated (-1) (step A3). If it is determined that the process timer has expired after the update (step A4; Yes), a process for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (step A5) And a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the 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.
The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  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 process 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 big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (2R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

  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.

  If the game process number is “4” in step A8, 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.

  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.

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

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (step A111), the special start port switch common process (step A112) is performed. .
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A113) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (Step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115).
The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the normal variable winning device 37 (start port 2) is prepared (step A116). Thereafter, the special drawing start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), steps A116 and A117 are skipped and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure start port switch common processing, 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 monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then random number generation is performed. In the circuit, the big hit random number extracted to the target hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded, the loaded value is updated (+1), and whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), the output number does not overflow. If it determines with (step A206; No), the value after an update will be preserve | saved in the start port signal output frequency area | region of RWM (step A207), and a process will transfer to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

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

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

Then, the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A215), and then it corresponds to the start switch to be monitored. The jackpot symbol random number is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A217), and then the corresponding variation 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 A218), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted). Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219).
Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) stores the random number information acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 during execution of the variable display game, and stores a predetermined number as an upper limit. A starting storage means is provided.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitoring target start switch saved in the RWM in step A216 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A220). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A222), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A223; Yes), a decoration special figure holding number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A224), and command setting processing (Step A225) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A223 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A223; No), steps A224 and A225 are skipped and the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described.
In the special figure hold information determination process, the result related information corresponding to the start memory is determined before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and the display mode of the hold displayed on the display device 41 is displayed. This is a look-ahead process for determining whether or not to change.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A201 of the special figure 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 start port 2 switch 37a is not input (Step A232; No), the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (short-time operation). The process (step A233) which determines whether it is in a state is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), 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 normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A201 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.
If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing steps A233 and A234. Perform the following processing.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

Then, if it is determined that the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is not a big hit (step A236; No), a process for setting a loss information table (a plurality of tables such as a normal loss and a reach error is set) (step A237). Then, the process proceeds 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 A236; Yes), the input of the start port switch in step A202 of the special figure start port switch common process is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. It is checked whether or not there is (step A238).

  If it is determined at step A239 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A239; Yes), the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 is set (step A240) and the process proceeds to step A242. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A239; No), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is set (step A241) and the process proceeds to step A242. Then, after performing a process of checking the jackpot symbol random number and 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 winning a prize A process for obtaining and setting a jackpot information table corresponding to the information pointer is performed (step A244).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice condition is satisfied (step A245). Specifically, (1) whether the pre-read random number included in the determination target hold indicates a pre-read notice flag ON, or (2) the shift reach hold is stored before the determination target hold. In this state, it is determined whether or not the determination target hold is determined to be a big hit in step A236.
Here, the condition (2) was set up because there was no pre-reading notice, but there was no hold before that, or even if there was a hold, the reach was not fixed. This is to prevent the special figure changing display game based on the hold of the prefetch notice target from being started without changing the display mode. Also, with this condition (2), it is possible to change how many times the reach occurs before the start of the special figure change display game based on the hold of the pre-reading notice target, that is, how many times the display mode of the pre-reading notice target hold can be changed Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the display mode of the hold of the pre-reading notice target at the start of the pre-reading notice (for example, display with high reliability that starts from a low-reliability display form and never generates reach) Start from the aspect and make frequent reach etc.).

  Whether or not the pre-read random number included in the target hold in step A245 indicates the pre-read notice flag ON is determined based on the jackpot information table set in step A243 or the loss information table set in step A237. Done. As shown in FIG. 19, each information table refers to, for example, a random number represented by 0 to 99 as a determination value (index). For each random number, the prefetch notice flag is turned ON or OFF. Each command is associated. For example, in the loss information table, 0 to 94 are associated with the prefetch notice flag OFF and 95 to 99 are associated with ON. In the jackpot information table, 0 to 49 are associated with the prefetch notice flag OFF, and 50 to 99 are associated with ON.

Thereby, when the deviation information table is set in step A237, the prefetch notice flag is turned off if the prefetch random number held is any of 00 to 94, and is turned on if it is any of 95 to 99. The pre-reading notice is made with a probability of 5%.
On the other hand, when the jackpot information table is set in step A243, the prefetch notice flag is set to OFF if the prefetch random number held by the hold is any of 00 to 49, and is set to ON if it is any of 50 to 99. The pre-reading notice is made with a probability of 50%.
Note that the probability that the prefetch notice flag is turned on does not necessarily have to be set to the above numerical values (5%, 50%), and the case where the jackpot information table is set compared to the case where the loss information table is set. May be set with a predetermined probability so that the

If it is determined in step A245 that the prefetching notice condition is satisfied (step A245; Yes), a process of setting the prefetching notice flag to ON (step A246) is performed. Then, a process (step A247) for setting a command for instructing a prefetch notice is performed, and the process proceeds to step A249. The flag of step A246 is set every time a hold is stored, and is automatically turned off when the special figure variation display game based on the hold is completed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A245 that the prefetching notice condition is not satisfied (step A245; No), a process of setting the prefetching notice flag to OFF (step A248) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A249.

In step A249, a process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table is performed, and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A250).
Subsequently, a process of acquiring a start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table (step A251) is performed, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A252).

Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A253), the target table for setting the start port winning effect command is prepared. (Step A254), a special figure information setting process (step A255) for setting the special figure information set for the monitoring target start port is performed. Subsequently, after performing the second half variation pattern setting process (step A256) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A256) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A257) is performed.
Each of the special figure information setting process in step A255, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A256, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A257 is special figure information in a special figure 1 fluctuation start process and a special figure 2 fluctuation start process which will be described later. This is the same as the setting process (steps A330 and A350), the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A333 and A353), and the fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A334 and A354).

Then, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is calculated to prepare for transmission (step A258), the latter half fluctuation number value is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A259), and command setting processing (Step A260) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A261), a command setting process (step A262) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
In other words, the change command is prepared in steps A258 and A259, and the start opening winning effect design command is prepared in step A261, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory corresponds. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and in particular, by changing the number of special figure suspension displayed on the display device 41, the special figure fluctuation display The result related information can be notified to the player before the game start timing.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301).
When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303).
If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area is performed (step A307).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes.
In step A310, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Specifically, a process for setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a special prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is performed. Regular processing ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure reservation number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later.
Then, a process (step A312) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A312), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

If it is determined in step A304 that the first special figure hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later.
Then, a process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A314), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished.
In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed.
That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure 1 variation start process, first, a process of setting an effect table (step A321) is performed. After that, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit.
Details of the effect table setting process in step A321 will be described later together with the effect table setting process (step A341) of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) The test signal corresponding to is saved (step A324).
Subsequently, after the symbol information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A325), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A326).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a short-time variation effect, which will be described later, is being executed. If it is determined that the short-time variation effect is being executed (step A331; Yes), the special figure 1 variation start process is performed. Exit. That is, if the short-time fluctuation is set, the process is finished without setting a new fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time variation effect is not being executed (step A331; No), processing for setting the short-term variation (step A332) is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A333) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A334) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A335) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.
The details of the short time variation setting process in step A332 will be described later together with the short time variation setting process (step A352) of the special figure 2 variation start process.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure 2 variation start process, first, a process of setting an effect table (step A341) is performed. After that, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the second special symbol stop symbol, the test signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is saved (step A344).
Subsequently, after loading the symbol information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process (step A345), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A346).

Next, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A347), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A348).
Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A349), and special figure information setting processing (step A350) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the short-time fluctuation is being executed. If it is determined that the short-time fluctuation is being executed (step A351; Yes), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. That is, if the short-time fluctuation is set, the process is finished without setting a new fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-term fluctuation is not being executed (step A351; No), processing for setting the short-term fluctuation (step A352) is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A353) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A354) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A355) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Production table setting process]
Next, details of the effect table setting process (steps A321 and A341) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
The production table setting process includes a plurality of production tables (ordinary reach) when executing a special figure fluctuation display game based on a hold before the hold when there is a hold for executing a pre-reading notice in the pre-read hold. This is a process for determining which effect table is used for the reach effect from among the normal effect table for generating the pre-reading effect table and the pre-reading effect table for generating the dedicated reach during the pre-reading notice.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the effect table setting process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a hold in which the prefetch notice flag is turned on in the start memory after the start memory of the effect table setting target (step A361). ). If it is determined in step A362 that there is no hold with the prefetch notice flag turned ON (step A362; No), the normal effect table is set (step A367), and the effect table setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A362 that there is a hold with the prefetch notice flag turned on (step A362; Yes), it is checked whether or not the hold with the prefetch notice flag turned on is a hit hold. (Step A363), if it is determined that the winning is on hold (Step A364; Yes), the pre-reading effect table A is set, and the effect table setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A364, when it is determined that the hold in which the prefetch notice flag is ON is not a hit hold (step A364; No), the prefetching effect table B is set (step A366), and the effect table setting is performed. The process ends.
The pre-reading effect table A has a higher occurrence rate of reach (strong reach) effect with higher reliability than the pre-reading effect table B. In other words, when the pre-reading notice target is on hold, in the special figure variation display game based on the hold before the pre-reading notice target hold, there is a high possibility that an effect with higher reliability is performed than in the case of losing. Thus, the player can enjoy not only the special figure change display game based on the hold of the pre-reading notice target but also the special figure change display game based on the previous hold.

[Short-term variation setting processing]
Next, the details of the short time fluctuation setting process (steps A332 and A352) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
The short-time effect means that if there are multiple off-holds prior to the pre-reading notice hold, the change time of the special figure change display game based on the off hold will be shorter than usual, and the special figure change display game will appear. It is an effect that digests a plurality of missed holds while an effect for one time is being performed.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the short-time variation setting process, first, whether or not the pre-reading effect table A or the pre-reading effect table B is set in the pre-read notice target hold in the effect table setting process (step A321). Is checked (step A371), and if it is determined that it is set (step A372; Yes), it is determined whether there is a short-time variable random number in the hold 3 or the hold 4 (step A373). It is determined whether or not the short-time fluctuation effect is performed based on the presence or absence of the short-time fluctuation random number. If it is determined in step A373 that there is a short-time variable random number (step A373; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice target is the hold 4 (step A374).
If it is determined in step A374 that the pre-reading notice target hold is hold 4 (step A374; Yes), the variable time pattern up to hold 3 is set to the variable time pattern A (step A375), and a short time A variation effect command is transmitted (step A376), and the short-term variation setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A374 that the pre-reading notice target is not on hold 4 (step A374; No), the prefetching notice target is on hold 3 (step A377). The variation time pattern up to is set to the variation time pattern B, and the process proceeds to step A376.

  When it is determined in step A372 that the pre-reading effect table is not set (step A372; No), and when it is determined in step A373 that there is no short-term fluctuation random number in hold 3 or hold 4 (step A373). ; No), steps A374 to A376 are skipped, and the short time variation setting process is terminated. Here, it is determined whether the short-time variable random number is in hold 3 or hold 4 if the short-time variable random number is in hold 1 or hold 2 is 0 or 1 This is because there is no effect even if a short time variation effect is executed.

The execution time of the short time variation effect is equal to the execution time of one normal special figure variation display game regardless of the number of missed suspensions. Therefore, the time for digesting one break hold varies depending on the number of break holds. As shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 34, when the variation time pattern A is set, that is, when the hold 4 is the hold for the pre-reading notice and the hold 1 to the hold 3 are off hold, Digestion time is subtracted from the short time fluctuation production time h (one normal fluctuation time), the interval time 2i (i × 2) between fluctuations, and the remaining time is divided into equal numbers (3 The length becomes equal. On the other hand, when the fluctuation time pattern B is set, that is, when the hold 3 is the hold of the pre-reading notice target and the hold 1 and the hold 2 are off hold, the interval time i from the short fluctuation effect time h is set.
Is deducted, and the remaining time is divided into equal lengths (halved) by the number of suspensions.
It should be noted that the short time fluctuation effect time h does not necessarily have to be matched with the execution time of a normal special figure change display game, and may be shorter than that, or the player does not get bored with the length of the effect. It may be long. Moreover, it is not always necessary to divide the plurality of off-holding digestion times into equal parts, and it is only necessary to distribute them within the short fluctuation effect time h.

Next, control executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
In the effect control device 300, main processes shown in FIG. 22 and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) are mainly performed as effects-related processes.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 22, in the main process, first, an initialization process at power-on (step B10) is performed, and a process of starting a timer (step B11) is performed.

  Subsequently, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step B12) is performed. In this main command analysis process (step B12), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received.

  Thereafter, a pre-reading effect process (step B13) for setting an effect based on the result of the pre-reading process performed at the time of occurrence of the start memory in the game control device 100 is performed, and the decorative special figure executed in response to the special figure variation display game A game management process (step B14) related to the control of the variable display game is performed. Then, a display control process (step B15) which is a process related to display on the display device 41, a sound control process (step B16) which is a process related to output of sound, a decoration device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device) 44, a frame effect device 45, etc.), which is a process related to the control, is performed (step B17). Further, an error monitoring process (step B18) for monitoring the occurrence of an error, a random number update process (step B19) for updating a random number for determining details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, a main command analysis process (step B19) Return to step B12).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the interrupt process, first, a timer update process (step B20) is performed, and an input process (step B21) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 is output from the effect control device 300. An output process (step B22) for processing the signal is performed. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step B23) for receiving a game-related command transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

[Pre-reading process]
Next, details of the pre-reading effect process (step B13) in the main process described above will be described.
The pre-reading effect process is a process of determining the timing for changing the display mode of the pre-reading notice target displayed on the display device 41 (performing the pre-reading notice), and forms the main part of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the pre-reading effect process, first, a process of receiving a command transmitted from the game control device is performed (step B131). Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the hold of the prefetching notice target is being displayed in the prefetching notice display mode (step B132), and if it is determined that it is not displayed in the prefetching notice display form (step B133; No), the prefetching is performed. It is checked whether or not the notice non-display flag is ON (step B134). If it is determined in step B134 that the non-display flag is not ON (step B135; No), whether or not a command instructing the pre-reading notice set in the special figure hold information determination process has been received. Is checked (step B136). If it is determined in step B136 that a command instructing prefetching has been received (step B137; Yes), it is checked whether or not a command instructing prefetching notice has been received even for a hold prior to the hold (step B137). Step B138). In other words, if there is a hold that is already displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode, even if there is a pre-paid notice flag turned on later, the pre-reading notice flag for that hold will be invalid and multiple pre-reading notices will be displayed at the same time. The hold which became the mode is prevented from occurring.

If it is determined in step B139 that a command for instructing prefetching is not received in the previous hold (step B139; No), it is checked whether or not a reach effect is being displayed (step B140). When it is determined that the reach effect display is not being performed (step B141; No), a hold display mode selection process for selecting the color or shape of the symbol indicating the hold of the prefetch notice target according to the reliability of the hold of the prefetch notice target ( Step B142) is performed, the hold storage display is displayed in the prefetch notice display mode (Step B143), and the prefetch effect process is terminated. In other words, if there is a start winning that is subject to a pre-reading notice while the fluctuation is stopped or during normal fluctuation, the start-up memory is displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode without waiting for the completion of the special figure change display game after winning. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B141 that the reach effect is being displayed (step B141; Yes), the pre-reading notice non-display flag is turned ON (step B149), and the hold storage display is displayed in the normal display mode ( Step B150) The prefetch effect process is terminated. In other words, if there is a start prize that is subject to pre-reading notice during the reach effect, the pre-read notice display mode is changed after the reach effect ends.

When it is determined in step B133 that the pre-read notice display mode is displayed (step B133; Yes), and when it is determined in step B135 that the non-display flag is ON (step B135; Yes). Then, the process proceeds to step B144, and it is checked whether or not the reach deviation mode is displayed in the special figure variation display game.
If it is determined in step B145 that the reach deviation mode has been displayed (step B145; Yes), the prefetch notice non-display flag is turned off (step B146), and a prefetch hold display mode selection process is performed (step B147). The prefetch notice display mode is changed (step B148), and the prefetch effect process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B145 that the reach deviation mode is not displayed (step B145; No), skips B146 to B148 are skipped and the prefetch effect process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined in step B137 that a command for instructing prefetching has not been received (step B137; No), and in step B139, it has been determined that a command for instructing prefetching has been received. In the case (step B139; Yes), the prefetch effect process is terminated. That is, while there is a hold being displayed in the prefetch notice display mode, the command for instructing the prefetch notice of the hold stored later is not checked, and the prefetch notice is not performed.

[Game management processing]
Next, the details of the game management process (step B14) in the main process described above will be described.
In the game management process, a control process number is acquired, and a process to be executed is selected based on the acquired control process number.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the control process number is 0 (step B151; Yes), a change start process (step B152) is performed. In this variation start process, the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and information necessary for the decoration special map variation display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, based on information transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variation time etc.) is set.

  When the control processing number is 1 (step B153; Yes), the setting of the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set as information necessary for performing the symbol stop processing (step B156). The special figure changing process to be performed (step B154) is performed. When the control process number is 2 (step B155; Yes), the symbol stop process (step B156) is performed. In the symbol stop process, if the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit or a small hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step B158) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the variation start process (step B152).

  When the control processing number is 3 (step B157; Yes), fanfare / interval processing (step B158) is performed in which processing such as updating the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the special game state. When the control process number is 4 (step B159; Yes), a special winning opening open process (step B160) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process, if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step B158) is set. Also, if the special game state is the final round, the display of the special game state end screen and the setting of information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step B162) are performed.

  When the control process number is 5 (step B161; Yes), the big winning opening remaining ball process (step B162) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process, when the special gaming state is the final round, the time until all the gaming balls remaining in the large winning opening are detected by the count switch 38a after the special winning opening is closed is set. I do. When the control process number is 6 (step B163; Yes), a big hit end process (step B164) is performed. In the jackpot ending process, a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the variation start process (step B152) is set.

[Example 1]
Next, an example of the effect performed by the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 26A to FIG. 27H are diagrams showing the flow of effects in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41.

  When the decoration special figure variation display game by the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is started, the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are displayed at the center of the display surface of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. However, the bases Tc and T1 to T4 on which the fourth symbol P4 is placed on the upper part of the display surface and the symbols R1 to R1 indicating the holding are placed on the lower part of the display surface are displayed. The first to third special symbols P1 to P3 vary so as to move from top to bottom. The fourth symbol P4 is represented by two symbols (for example, OO), and the special symbol is obtained by changing the color in conjunction with the display of the special symbol 1 indicator 51 and the special symbol 2 indicator 52 of the collective display device 50. Indicates that the variable display game is running. The tables Tc, T1 to T4 are displayed in a state where a plurality of tables T1 and T4 are arranged in a horizontal row, and from the left, the table Tc on which the symbols indicating the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game being executed are placed, It becomes stand T1-T4 on which the symbol to show is placed, and one symbol is placed on one stand. When a game ball is won in the start opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 during the progress of the special figure change display game, a symbol indicating the start memory is displayed on the stand as many as the number of game balls won up to four. . For example, in the case of FIG. 26A, since the symbols R2 and R3 indicating the start-up memory are placed on the tables T1 and T2, the number of special figure reservations is two. The stand Tc on which the design indicating the currently changing starting memory is placed is higher than the other stands T1 to T4, and the design showing the currently changing starting memory is easy to see. The player can play the game without overlooking the start of the figure change display game.

When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the decorative special-figure display game, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the symbol R1 indicating the fluctuating hold on the lower left of the display screen disappears, indicating that the hold has been digested. .
Eventually, when the first and second special symbols P1, P2 stop at the same number (for example, “2”), a reach state occurs. In this state, when a game ball wins the starting opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, a pre-reading for holding is performed. Then, the symbol R4 indicating the hold of the prefetch notice target is displayed on the stand 3 of the hold 3 on the display surface. However, as described in the above-described prefetch effect processing (see FIG. 24), while the reach state continues, the same display as the symbols R2 and R3 indicating other hold (hold 1 and hold 2) that are not pre-read. It is displayed in a mode (◯). For this reason, the player does not know at this point whether the pre-reading notice is on hold.

  When the special-figure display game is lost, the symbol R4 indicating the hold of the pre-reading notice target (hold 3) changes its display form to the pre-reading notice display form as shown in FIG. ● Change the color to the first display mode). That is, even if the prefetching is held during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the prefetching result is notified only after the special figure fluctuation display game is finished. In other words, since the display mode changes after derivation of the result of the variable display game, when the predetermined display mode is derived in the variable display game being executed when the start memory determined to be the predetermined result is stored, The game result can be used as an opportunity to change the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory determined to be a predetermined result without wasting the game result. Note that when a special figure variation display game is being executed and the player is not in the reach state and a winning is made to the start port 36 or the normal variation prize winning device 37, the symbol is displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode (●) from the beginning. .

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the symbols R2 to R3 displayed on the stands 1 to T3 of the hold 1 to hold 3 move to the left adjacent stand respectively, and the next decorative special figure change display The game starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), when the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are all stopped at different numbers, and the decoration special-figure display game ends with a normal deviation that is not out of reach, a pre-reading notice is displayed. The display mode of the symbol R4 indicating the hold (hold 2) displayed in the mode does not change.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), the symbols R3 and R4 displayed on the stands T1 and T2 of the hold 1 and hold 2 respectively move to the left adjacent stand, and the next decorative special figure change display The game starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), when the decoration special figure variation display game ends with out of reach, the display mode of the symbol R4 indicating the hold (hold 1) displayed in the pre-read notice display mode further changes. (For example, the shape is changed from ● to ★ to become the second display mode).
Eventually, as shown in FIG. 27 (h), the symbol R4 displayed on the stand 1 of the hold 1 moves to the left next stand, and the decorative special figure change display based on the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode. The game starts. The final display mode (color and shape) of the symbol R4 indicating the hold displayed in the pre-read display mode is related to the reliability of the hold notice, and the higher the reliability is, the higher the hold is, the change of the display mode is repeated. (That is, the reliability is low ○ <● <★ high reliability). In the special display variation display game based on hold displayed in the pre-reading display mode, a reach effect corresponding to the high reliability is performed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 is a random number acquired by winning a game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37) during execution of the variable display game (special variable display game). Start storage means (game control device 100) for storing information as a start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and start memory for displaying the symbols R1 to R4 indicating the start memory on the variable display device 41 each time the start memory is stored Display means (effect control device 300), prior determination means (game control device 100) for determining the result of the variable display game from random number information in the start memory before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, When the determination means 100 determines that the result of the variable display game based on the start memory is a predetermined result, the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory displayed on the variable display device 41 is displayed. During the execution of the notice effect, the notice effect means (game control device 100) for executing the notice effect for changing to the first display mode different from the case where it is determined that the result of the variable display game is not the predetermined result, In the variable display game based on another start memory prior to the start memory, the start that is the first display mode triggered by the fact that a predetermined display mode different from the special result display mode is derived A notice effect changing means (effect control apparatus 300) for executing another notice effect for changing the display form of the symbol indicating the memory to the second display form different from the first display form is provided. .

Therefore, the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory (holding for the pre-reading notice target, the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode) determined to have a predetermined result, and the variable display game based on the other start memory (offset hold) (Special figure change display game) can be related. That is, the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory determined to have a predetermined result changes depending on the game result of the variable display game based on the other start memory. For this reason, even if the player's interest in other starting memories has faded because the display mode of the starting memories to be saved later has changed and the reliability has increased, Depending on the result of the variable display game based on it, there is a possibility that the start memory whose display mode has changed further changes the display mode (the reliability is further increased). Therefore, it is possible to keep the player interested in the variable display game based on other start-up memories with low reliability, and prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.
In addition, such effects are particularly effective for models having a high probability of occurrence of a big hit or reach after the big hit (for example, four rotations) such as a digital ST.

  In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a predetermined display mode that triggers the execution of the notice effect (pre-read notice) in accordance with the reach deviation.

  Therefore, since the display mode of the symbol indicating the corresponding start memory changes when the reach is missed, a negative game result for the player who has deviated from the reach is also a player who has a change in the display mode of the start memory to be withdrawn thereafter. It is an opportunity for a positive production and keeps the player's interest high. In addition, even if it is determined that the start memory that is won during the reach performance is a predetermined result, it is displayed in the normal display mode until the variable display game is finished, so the player can reach the reach without distracting. You can pay attention.

  In addition, when the predetermined result is out of place, the gaming machine 10 produces an effect (reach effect) that expects a special result display mode for a variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on another start memory (out of hold). Is performed with reference to the first effect table (pre-reading effect table B) that generates with a predetermined probability, and when the predetermined result is a win, the variable display game is derived as a result advantageous to the player. An effect that is expected to be performed is executed with reference to a second effect table (pre-reading effect table A) that is generated with a higher probability than the first effect table.

Therefore, when the winning start memory (holding for the pre-reading notice) is determined to be “winning”, the start memory other than the start memory is determined to be “disconnected”. ) Based variable display game (special map variable display game), the occurrence rate of highly reliable effects (reach effects) increases. In other words, when a highly reliable presentation is performed in a variable display game, the possibility of winning in a variable display game that is subsequently performed increases. Therefore, when a highly reliable performance is performed in a state where the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory determined to be a hit is not changed, the possibility of being a hit in the subsequent variable display game has become high. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, if a highly reliable performance occurs, there is a possibility that two highly anticipated games can be enjoyed in succession, that is, a variable display game based on another start memory and a variable display game based on a start memory determined to be a win. Can increase the interest of the game.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification of the effect executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG. 28A to FIG. 29H are diagrams showing the flow of effects in the decoration special figure variation display game of this modification.

  In the above example, the display mode (color and shape) of the symbol indicating the hold of the pre-reading notice target is changed after the decoration special figure change display game is finished at the out of reach, but in this modification, the pre-reading notice target is changed. The display mode of the hold is replaced with a picture related to the result of the reach effect performed based on the hold before the hold of the pre-reading notice target.

  The symbol indicating the hold in this modification example is the same as in the above production example, and when only the normal display mode is changed to the pre-reading notice display mode (first display mode) for the first time, only the color is changed. Yes. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 28A, the flow of effects from the start of the special figure change display game until the pre-reading notice target is changed to the pre-reading notice display mode is the same as the above-described example of the effects. When the first and second special symbols P1 and P2 stop at the same number (for example, 5) after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the decorative special-figure display game, the display on the display device 41 is displayed as shown in FIG. The reach effect for determining the third special symbol P3 is started. During this reach effect, the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are displayed small at the end of the screen (for example, upper right), and the fourth symbol P4 and the symbol indicating the hold are displayed as they are.

  In this modification, a plurality of reach effects including two types of “mountain reach effect” and “sea reach effect” are prepared. First, when the mountain reach effect is executed, trees and bows and arrows with various types of fruits associated with each number are displayed on the display unit of the display device 41. Then, a third special symbol is determined depending on which fruit is shot by shooting an arrow toward the tree. For example, when an arrow hits the watermelon (6) here, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the first to third special symbols P1 to P3, which are displayed small at the ends, are returned to their original positions. The watermelon that has been dropped is moved downward and replaced with the symbol R13 indicating the hold 3 to become the second display mode (the watermelon displayed on the stand 3 is the above-mentioned effect) Corresponds to ★ in the example).

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the reach effect screen disappears, and the symbols R11 to R13 displayed on the stands T1 to T3 of the hold 1 to the hold 3 respectively move to the next stand to the left. The decoration special figure fluctuation display game is started. Even if the reach effect screen disappears, the display mode of the watermelon of the symbol R13 indicating the hold 3 remains as it is.
Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), when the first and second special symbols P1, P2 stop at the same number (for example, 2), the display on the display device 41 is switched as shown in FIG. 29 (f). Reach production starts. The change in the display mode of the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 during the reach effect is the same as in the previous reach effect.

  Next, when it is determined that the sea reach effect is to be performed, the display unit of the display device 41 displays the sea in which various kinds of creatures associated with the numbers are held and the fishing rods in which the fishing line is hung in the sea. The third special symbol is determined depending on which creature is picked up. For example, when the turtle (3) is picked up as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the display mode of the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 is restored to the original state as shown in FIG. 29 (h). As soon as it is confirmed, the caught turtle moves downward and is replaced with a symbol (watermelon) indicating the hold 2.

  Eventually, when the decoration special figure variation display game based on the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode is executed, the game develops to a reach effect related to the final display mode of the hold.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the notice effect is executed, the symbol indicating the start memory determined to have the predetermined result is a variable display game based on the start memory before the start memory. It is made to change into the display mode relevant to the effect performed in (1).

  Therefore, the symbol indicating the start memory determined to have a predetermined result (holding for the pre-reading notice, hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode) is a variable display game (special figure) based on another start memory (offset hold). Change to a display mode related to (variable display game), for example, by selecting one from among a plurality of symbols (items) associated with the identification symbol (third special symbol), An effect that the selected symbol becomes a symbol indicating the start memory as it is becomes possible. Then, by setting different reliability levels for these symbols in advance, it is possible to notify the reliability of the start-up memory determined to have a predetermined result. For this reason, the relationship between the graphic indicating the start memory determined to have a predetermined result and the contents of the variable display game based on the other start memory becomes deeper, and the player can change to the variable display game based on the other start memory. Interest can be given to them.

In this modification, the mountain reach effect is performed first, and then the sea reach effect is performed. However, the order of the mountain and the sea may be reversed, and the same reach effect may be performed continuously. Good. Moreover, you may make it select and perform from three or more types of reach production.
In addition, each time the reach effect is repeated, the reliability of the hold for the pre-reading notice may be increased, and different reliability values are set for a plurality of items appearing during the reach effect (for example, high-quality fruits) Or a fish with a higher degree of confidence, and underwater items such as underwater boots with a lower degree of confidence), which item was drawn even if the reach was the same (third special symbol) Depending on the number), the reliability of the hold for the pre-read notice may be changed.
Moreover, in the reach production of this modification, only 5 types of items (numbers) are displayed, but 10 types of items (all numbers from 0 to 9) may be displayed.

[Modification 2]
Next, another modification of the effect of the decorative special figure variation display game executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described. 30 (a) to 31 (h) are diagrams showing the flow of effects in the decoration special figure variation display game of the present modification.

  In the above-described first modification, the symbol indicating the pre-reading notice target hold is replaced with the design appearing in the reach effect every time the reach effect is performed. The item related to the result of the reach effect performed in is added to the symbol indicating the hold of the pre-reading notice object after the end of the reach effect.

  The symbol indicating the hold of the present modification is a model of the hold indicating the shape of a human being. Similar to the first variation, the pre-reading notice display mode (first display) starts from the normal display mode. Only the color changes. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 28A, the flow of effects from the start of the special figure variation display game to the prefetch notice display mode is the same as that of the first modification as shown in FIG. When the first and second special symbols P1 and P2 stop at the same number (for example, 1) as shown in FIG. 30 (a) after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the decorative special-figure display game, FIG. 30 (b) shows. As shown, the display on the display device 41 is switched and the reach effect is started. The change in the display mode of the first to third special symbols during the reach effect is the same as in the first modification.

  The reach production of this modification is to open any one of the multiple treasure chests with the key and select from various types of items (weapons, armor, clothes, medicine, etc.) associated with each number. The third special symbol is determined depending on whether the item comes out. The reliability of the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode changes depending on the type and strength of the item that has come out. For example, when the sword (2) comes out as shown in FIG. 30 (c), as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the display modes of the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are returned to the original state and deviated. Is confirmed, the sword that comes out is equipped with the character having the symbol R22 indicating the hold 2 below, and it is notified that the character has leveled up (becomes the second display mode). Here, the player can enjoy the effect to the end because it is not known what items appear in the reach effect and added to the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode unless the change ends.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), the reach effect screen disappears, and each symbol R21, R22 displayed on the stands T1, T2 of the hold 1 and hold 2 moves to the next left stand, respectively. The decoration special figure fluctuation display game is started. Even if the reach effect screen disappears, the sword equipped by the character indicating the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode remains as it is.
And as shown in FIG.31 (f), when the 1st, 2nd special symbol P1, P2 stops at the same number (for example, 8), the display of the display apparatus 41 will switch and a reach effect will be started. The change in the display mode of the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 during the reach effect is the same as in the previous reach effect.

  The reach production of this modification is one type (treasure box reach). For example, when the shield (9) comes out as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the display modes of the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 return to the original state as shown in FIG. 31 (g). Is confirmed, the shield that comes out is equipped with the character having the symbol R22 indicating the hold 2 below, and it is notified that the character has further improved.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 stores the start memory (holding of the prefetching notice target, holding displayed in the prefetching notice display mode) determined to have a predetermined result when the notice effect (prefetching notice) is executed. By adding a symbol (item) related to the effect performed in the variable display game (special graphic variable display game) based on the other start memory (offset hold) to the symbol (character) shown, a predetermined result can be obtained. The display mode of the symbol indicating the starting memory determined to be changed is changed.

  Accordingly, every time a predetermined display mode (reach miss) occurs in a variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on another start memory (displacement hold), the start memory (pre-reading notice) determined to have a predetermined result. Since the symbol (item) related to the variable display game is added to the symbol indicating the target hold), for example, the more symbols added to the symbol indicating the start memory, the more variation based on the start memory It is possible to produce an effect that the reliability of the display game is increased. For this reason, the relationship between the design indicating the start memory determined to have a predetermined result and the contents of the variable display game based on the other start memory becomes deeper, and the player can display the variable display game based on the other start memory. Can be interested in. And it can be easily notified to the player that the reliability has increased.

In this modification, different items appear each time a reach effect is performed and level up appropriately. However, there may be a case where an already equipped item appears and level up is not performed. Further, a stronger item of the same genre as the equipped item may appear to further increase the level of level up.
In addition, when the normal reach is completed before the SP reach (treasure box reach) is developed, the color of the pre-reading notice target may be changed to the color of the final stop symbol.

[Example 2]
Next, an example of the short time variation effect in the decoration special figure variation display game executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described. 32 (a) to 33 (g) are diagrams showing the flow of the short-time variation effect, and FIG. 34 (a) is a timing chart showing the flow of the short-time variation effect when there are three missed holds. FIG. 34 (b) is a timing chart showing the flow of a short-time variation effect when there are two off-holds.
The short-time variation effect is to shorten the variation time of the special figure variation display game based on the loss hold and to change the display device 41 as long as there is a single change when there are a plurality of loss hold before the pre-reading notice hold. By displaying an effect that can be seen, it is an effect that digests a plurality of off-holds before the player gets bored.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given along the timing chart of FIG. When the normal hold is stored in the hold 1 to the hold 3 and the special figure variation display game based on the normal hold is started and a winning is detected when the reach is not being performed and prefetching is performed, FIG. ), The symbol R34 indicating the hold of the pre-reading notice target is displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode from the beginning, and the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are all stopped at different numbers, and the decorative special figure change display game It ends with losing.

Eventually, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the symbols displayed on the stands T1 to T4 of the hold 1 to the hold 4 respectively move to the left adjacent stand, and the next decoration special figure variation display game starts. (T11). At this time, the symbol R34 indicating the hold displayed in the display mode of the prefetch notice target is on the stand 3 of the hold 3.
Then, when the first and second special symbols P1 and P2 stop at the same number (for example, 5), as shown in FIG. 32C, the display of the display device 41 is switched and the reach effect is started. When the short time variation effect is performed, the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 during the reach effect, the symbols R32 to R34 indicating the hold, and the stands Tc and T1 to T4 are not displayed. However, since the 4th symbol P4 is displayed as it is, it is notified that the special figure variation display game is still in progress.

Here, for example, when it is determined to perform the sea reach effect, the same fish and fishing rod as in the first modification are displayed on the display unit of the display device 41, and the effect is performed. And while this sea reach production is performed, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the hold 1 and the hold 2 shown in FIG. 32C is performed (t12, t14). Eventually, when the fish (4) is picked up as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the first to third special symbols P1 to P3 are displayed again as shown in FIG. The fish that has been picked up moves downward (t15). At this time, the tables Tc and T1 to T4 on which the symbols indicating the hold are displayed again, but the fish 1 is replaced with the symbol R34 of the hold 1 because the hold 1 and the hold 2 are digested due to the short-time fluctuation.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the decorative special figure variation display game based on the hold (fish) displayed in the next prefetch notice display mode is started (t16).

  In addition, when the special figure variation display game is started in a state in which the hold is stored in the hold 1 to the hold 3 and a winning is detected before the reach and pre-reading is performed, the pre-reading notice is displayed on the table T4 indicating the hold 4 A symbol indicating the hold displayed in the display mode is displayed. Then, when the reach effect is started in the special figure fluctuation display game that is currently in progress, the short-time fluctuation effect is performed according to the flow shown in FIG.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 performs the other start memory (disappearance) after executing the notice effect (pre-read notice) and before starting memory (holding displayed in the pre-read notice display form) in which the display form of the symbol is changed. When a plurality of (pending) are stored, a variation display game based on another start memory (special figure variation display game) is executed with each variable time shortened, and a variation based on the other start memory stored first From the start of the display game to the end of the variable display game based on the other stored start memory, a series of effects are displayed on the variable display device 41.

  Accordingly, since all of the variable display games (special figure variable display games) based on a plurality of other start memories are completed during a single performance, the start memories (pre-reading notices) determined to have a predetermined result. Prior to (hold displayed in display mode), there were still several other start memories with low reliability (out of hold), and I thought that the variable display game based on start memories with high reliability was still ahead Giving the player the surprise that the variable display game based on the hold displayed in the pre-reading notice display mode is started earlier than expected when the effect is finished and the symbol indicating the start memory is displayed again. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest by shifting to a highly reliable variable display game before getting tired of a variable display game with low reliability. In addition, since the symbol indicating the start memory is not displayed while the performance is being performed, the player pays attention to the pre-read display mode of the hold to try to remember the display mode before the hold memory is hidden. To come.

Note that, in all the above-described production examples, the display change of the pre-reading notice target due to the loss of reach may be performed with a predetermined probability, and the display mode may not be changed even if a reach occurs.
The display mode of the start memory changes not only immediately after the end of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, but also when the next special figure variation display game is started and the symbol indicating the start memory moves to the next. You may make it make it. In this way, it is possible to provide an opportunity to change the display mode even when reach does not occur due to the previous fluctuation.
Further, the start-up memory may be always hidden during the special reach.
In addition, the pre-reading effect tables A and B may select the reach effect that appears even in the normal time with a selection rate different from that in the normal time, and selects the special reach effect only during the execution of the pre-reading notice that does not appear in the normal time. It may be a thing.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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.

10 gaming machine 30 gaming board 32 gaming area 36 start winning opening (starting opening)
37 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting port)
38 Special Variable Prize Winner (Large Winner)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 Game control device (start-up storage means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (starting memory display means, additional display effect means)

Claims (3)

A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a start opening provided in the game area so that a game ball can win a prize, and a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that changes an identification pattern,
Random number information is acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the start opening, and the display result of the variable display game performed based on the determination result of the random number information becomes a special result display mode, which is advantageous to the player In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing a predetermined number as an upper limit with random number information acquired by winning a game ball at the start opening during execution of at least a variable display game as start storage;
Each time the start memory is stored in the start memory means, a start memory display means for displaying a symbol indicating the start memory on the variable display device;
Prior determination means for determining the result of the variable display game based on the start memory before executing the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means;
Starting memory display changing means for changing the display mode of the symbol indicating the starting memory to be displayed on the variable display device to any one of a plurality of special display modes, based on the determination result by the prior determination unit; With
The starting memory display changing means is
It is possible to change the design showing the start memory that has become a special display mode to another special display mode different from the special display mode,
When changing from the special display mode to the other special display mode, it is possible to display information that explains the change in the display mode.   2. The start memory display changing means displays a balloon in which characters describing the change contents of the display mode are written in the vicinity of the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the special display mode. The gaming machine described in 1. Additional display that can change the display mode of the symbol indicating the start memory to the other special display mode by additionally displaying a predetermined symbol for the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the special display mode Providing directing means,
The additional display effect means is a variable display game based on the other start memory when the start memory means stores another start memory before the start memory in the other special display mode. Is executed, it is possible to additionally display a predetermined symbol while leaving the symbol already added to the symbol indicating the start memory that has become the other special display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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