JP2015006627A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To comparatively easily maintain start memory near an upper limit value just before ending an open time extension mode in a game machine including a mode for extending an open time of a normal electric generator.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: game state control means for performing variation shortening control of a variable display game and generating a support game state in which an establishment frequency of a variable display game start condition in a normal variable winning device is improved more than in a normal game state, and a high probability game state in which a probability to derive a special result mode in the variable display game is improved; means for ending the support game state when the number of times of executing the variable display game after the end of a special game state reaches the preset number of times of end; means for ending the high probability game state when the predetermined number of times is completed after the number of times of executing the variable display game after the end of the special game state reaches the number of times of end; and memory storage support control means which executes support control for making the number of stored start wins after the end of the special game state closer to an upper limit number.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a game control means for performing overall control of the game and controlling execution of the variable display game in the variable display device. A game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a game value when all identification information is stopped in a variable display game and the result mode of the stopped identification information is a predetermined special result mode About.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball passes through a normal symbol display device operating gate (ordinary gate) provided on the game board, information displayed on a normal symbol display device composed of a light emitting display such as a 7-segment LED. (Design, symbol, LED blinking operation, etc.), when any information stops after a few seconds and the stopped information becomes specific information (winning information) There is one in which the mouth is opened for a short time (for example, about 0.4 seconds) so that the game ball can easily enter the special symbol starting port.

  In such a gaming machine, when a game ball wins a special symbol start opening, identification information (numbers, symbols, other symbols) is displayed on a special symbol display device (special variable display device) composed of a CRT, a color liquid crystal display device, etc. For example, a variable display game is displayed in which the variable display is performed so that it flows from top to bottom in three rows.

  Then, after a certain period of time, the symbols stop in a predetermined order (for example, left column → right column → center column), and the stopped symbols have predetermined special display modes (for example, “555”, “777”). Etc.), a so-called big hit state (special game state) is entered and the big prize opening provided at the bottom of the game board is opened for a certain period of time or until a certain number of game balls are won, and the player receives a number of prizes at a time. You can get a sphere.

  Also, the timing at which the game ball wins at the special symbol start opening is when the variable display game is executed on the special symbol display device or when a big hit state has occurred, and the variable display game based on this winning If the game ball cannot be immediately executed, the predetermined number (for example, 4) is set as an upper limit, and the fact that the game ball has been won at the special symbol starting port can be stored as a hold memory.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent the player from consuming the ball from the end of the big hit state to the big hit state again, a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) or a predetermined time after the end of the big hit state There is a pachinko machine that has an opening time extension mode that extends the opening time of ordinary electric accessories that have a special symbol starting opening only, making it easier to win game balls at the special symbol starting opening and making it difficult to reduce holding balls ing. And in this open time extension mode, there is a game in which the execution time of the variable display game performed on the special symbol display device is executed with a shortened variable time that is shorter than usual so as to efficiently digest the reserved memory. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-315911 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, when the variable display game is executed with the shortened variable time in the open time extension mode, the execution time of the variable display game is shortened, so that the reserved memory can be efficiently consumed. However, it becomes difficult to maintain the reserved memory near the upper limit value.
In particular, immediately before the end of the open time extension mode, the player tries to reach the upper limit value during the execution of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that is difficult to reduce the ball as much as possible. Contrary to the act of storing, the reserved memory is quickly digested due to the shortened variation time, so that it is difficult to store the reserved memory.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine having an open time extension mode for extending the open time of an ordinary electric accessory, the start memory is relatively close to the upper limit value just before the end of the open time extension mode. The purpose is to make it easy to maintain.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, and a game control means for performing overall control of the game and controlling execution of the variation display game in the variation display device,
The game control means is a special game that gives a game value to a player when all the identification information is stopped in the variable display game and a result mode of the stopped identification information is a special result mode set in advance. In a gaming machine capable of generating a state,
A normal variation winning device that has an opening / closing member that can be converted from a closed state to an open state based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and that establishes the starting condition of the variation display game based on winning of a game ball;
Start winning storage means capable of storing the number of winning game balls won in the normal variation winning device with an upper limit of a predetermined number;
In the variation display game, the variation display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished, and the variation display game is executed in such a manner that the execution time of the variation display game is shorter than the execution time of the variation display game in the normal gaming state. A gaming state that generates a support gaming state in which a start condition of the variation display game is established higher than a normal gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which a probability that a special result mode is derived in the variation display game is increased Control means;
Support game state ending means for ending the support game state when the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special game state reaches a preset end number;
High probability gaming state ending means for ending the high probability gaming state when the predetermined number of times has been consumed after the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state has reached the number of endings;
Before the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state reaches the number of ends, the execution time or stop time of the variable display game can be extended to be stored in the start winning storage means. And a storage storage auxiliary control means for starting auxiliary control for bringing the number of memories closer to the upper limit number.

  Here, the “game control means” and the “game state control means” can be configured by a CPU and a program executed by the CPU. The “special result mode” is a so-called jackpot. The “support game state” is a game state in the open time extension mode in which, in the embodiments described later, control for extending the open time of the ordinary electric game and control for increasing the probability of hitting the normal variable display game are performed simultaneously. However, it is not possible to extend the opening time of the normal electric game, and the game state that increases the probability of hitting the normal fluctuation display game or the probability of hitting the normal fluctuation display game is not increased. The game state may extend the opening time of the game. The “predetermined number of times” can be the start memory number stored at the end of the support gaming state. In the game machine having the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display capable of independently executing the variable display game, the start memory number and the special memory of FIG. The sum of the numbers may be used, or one of the starting memory numbers may be used.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the chance that the game ball wins the normal variation winning device until the support gaming state is ended by the auxiliary control by the memory storage auxiliary control means, and thereby the starting winning is achieved. Since the number of memories stored in the storage means can be made close to the upper limit number, it is possible to increase the possibility that the storage exists in the starting storage means when the support gaming state is finished.
Furthermore, since the high probability gaming state is terminated when the predetermined number of times is exhausted after the support gaming state is completed, the probability that a special result mode is derived in the variable display game can be increased, and the player supports It is possible to have a sense of expectation with respect to the start memory stored at the end of the gaming state, and to enhance the interest. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game due to the end of the support game state.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
Executing the auxiliary control until the number of executions of the variable display game in the high probability gaming state reaches the predetermined number of times,
In the case where the variation display game is continuously executed by the auxiliary control, the time from the start of execution of one variation display game to the start of execution of the next variation display game is determined by the variation reduction control. It is characterized by being longer than the time from the start of execution of the display game until the start of execution of the next variable display game.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the time from the start of execution of the variable display game in the auxiliary control to the start of execution of the next variable display game is set to the time when the variable display game is started to execute by the variable reduction control. By making it longer than the time from the start of the next variable display game to the start of execution, digestion of the variable display game will be suppressed in case of auxiliary control. You can earn time to make it happen.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The variation display time during which the identification information of the variation display game by the auxiliary control is variably displayed is longer than the variation display time of the variation display game by the variation shortening control.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the variable display time during which the identification information of the variable display game by the auxiliary control is displayed in a variable manner is made longer than the variable display time of the variable display game by the variable shortening control. Since the digestion of the variable display game is suppressed when it becomes control, it is possible to earn time for storing the start memory. Even when the variable display time by the auxiliary control is increased, the identification information of the variable display game other than the reach in the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) is within a time range shorter than the variable display time in which the variable display is displayed in a variable manner. It is good to set in. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game state is a high probability game state (ie, the high probability game state has not ended).

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The variation display of the variation display game identification information by the variation shortening control is stopped after the variation display of the variation display game identification information by the auxiliary control is stopped until the next variation display game is executed. Then, it is longer than the time until the next variable display game is executed.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the memory storage auxiliary control means changes the time from when the variable display of the identification information of the variable display game is stopped by the auxiliary control until the next variable display game is executed. By making the time longer than the time from when the variation display of the identification information of the variation display game is stopped by the shortening control until the next variation display game is executed, the variation display game is digested in the case of auxiliary control. Since it becomes suppressed, the time for memorizing start memory can be earned.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game control means includes
In the variable display game, the identification information of the variable display game in which all the identification information is stopped changes through the result form in which the identification information other than the identification information to be stopped last is the result form in which the special result form can be generated. The normal variation display game in which all the identification information is stopped without the result form in which the identification information other than the identification information to be stopped last is stopped without the result form in which the special result form can be generated. Reach state longer than the fluctuation display time of can be generated,
The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the auxiliary control is set higher than the probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the variation shortening control.

Here, the “variable display game in which all the identification information stops after the result mode in which the identification information other than the identification information to be stopped at the end stops the result mode in which the special result mode can be generated” is, for example, three In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game by a change in identification information, it is a variable display game with a so-called reach in which two of the three pieces of identification information are the same and stop, and the other one changes and stops. .
According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the auxiliary control is performed by setting the probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the auxiliary control to be higher than the probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the variable shortening control. In such a case, the frequency of the variation display game having a long variation time is increased, and thereby the digestion of the variation display game is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to earn time for storing the start-up memory.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having an opening time extension mode for extending the opening time of an ordinary electric accessory, the start memory can be maintained relatively easily just before the opening time extension mode ends. There is.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the game machine of embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part 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 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. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows 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 variation process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing how the stop time of the change display game is changed during the change time reduction control period by the special figure change process of FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display middle process in 2nd Example. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the stop time of the change display game in the change time reduction control period is changed by the special figure change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process in 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used in order to determine the latter half fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation display game in a 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used in order to determine the first-half fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation display game in a 3rd Example. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the change time of the change display game in the change time reduction control period is changed by the special figure change process of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection table used in order to determine the first-half fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation display game in a 4th Example. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that the change time of the change display game in the change time reduction control period of a 4th Example is changed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the allocation value of various reach in the normal period and memory | storage storage auxiliary | assistant period in a 5th Example.

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

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right 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.

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

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

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 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. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (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. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

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

The pair of opening / closing members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

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

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. A second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 indicator) 52 for a fluctuation display game, and a fluctuation display for an ordinary figure fluctuation display game and a memory display for notifying the start memory number of each fluctuation display game, which are constituted by LED lamps. There is provided a display unit 53 for displaying the occurrence of a big hit, a short time occurrence, an error display in which the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the power is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of the big hit.

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

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

  The special figure 1 hold indicator of the display unit 53 indicates the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Display with two lamps. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only one lamp is turned on. When the number of holds is “2”, the two lamps are lit. When the number of holds is “3”, the three lamps are lit. When the number of holds is “4”, all four lamps are turned on. Turn on the light.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator of the display unit 53 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37) as the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as shown in FIG. The display is made with four lamps in the same manner as the hold indicator.

  The universal figure hold indicator of the display unit 53 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the universal figure start gate 34 which is a variation start condition of the universal figure indicator with two lamps. For example, when the number of hold is “0”, two lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only one lamp is turned on. When the number of holds is “2”, two lamps are lit. When the number of holds is “3”, one lamp blinks, and the other lamp is lit. When the number of holds is “4” Causes the two lamps to blink.

  For example, the first game state indicator of the display unit 53 turns off the lamp in a normal game state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator of the display unit 53 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, for example, and the jackpot probability state is high probability when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In case of, turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit of the display unit 53 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 a big hit occurs. To. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

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

  In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start winning prizes is displayed on the display part 53 for notifying the starting prize number of the collective display device 50.

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

  The usual figure change display game is executed by the usual figure display of the display unit 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of 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 general chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in a winning state and enters a winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the display unit 53 for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40.

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 for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a 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 starting 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. When 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 a special state or in a 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. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the 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 constitutes a control means for comprehensively controlling the game. Specifically, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table 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 productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, regarding the variation time from when the identification information of a plurality of identification information starts to be displayed until all the identification information stops, the variation display time of “no reach” is the shortest, and the variation display time of “normal reach” is the next shortest. The variation display time of “Special 1 reach” is next shortest, and the variation display time of “Special 2 reach” is the longest.
The reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.
The control of the special figure variation display game accompanied by the occurrence of the reach state is executed by the CPU 111A based on the start memory stored in the RAM 111C as the start memory means in accordance with the control program. Therefore, the CPU 111A serves as a reach state generating means capable of generating a reach state in the special figure variation display game.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display without a game), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A 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.

  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 to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

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

  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, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

  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 for determining the hit of the usual figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the usual figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is hit 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 the normal map variation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53, the general electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the opening / closing members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are set in advance. 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 random number value for jackpot determination is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed.
In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37. A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit is performed.

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

In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. 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 gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be.
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. Further, in the short time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game will be higher than that in the normal game state may be controlled. Further, in that case, when the normal variation display game is won, the release time of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 may be longer than usual, or may be the same release time as usual.

Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 5 and 6) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 7).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 ms is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). Also, 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). 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, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12 to determine whether the checksum is calculated and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal (step S13).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 6 and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that there is a high probability (step S16; Yes), ON information is set (saved) in the high probability notification flag area in step S17, and then, for example, the collective display device 50 The data for turning on (lighting) the high-probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the display unit 53 is set in the segment area (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for reasonably executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit is set in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit, and a maximum value (including an update mode) in the maximum value setting register The CPU 111 </ b> A performs the above setting, tap setting to the tap setting register, and the like. Then, in step S25, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are changed to corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit) The design random number 2) is saved as an initial random number (start value) of a random number for determining the winning of the usual figure (per random number), and then interrupt is permitted (step S26). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. In the initial value random number update process of step S27, a process of updating (+1) the values of the jackpot symbol initial value random number 1, the hit initial value random number, and the jackpot symbol initial value random number 2, respectively.

  Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number 1” is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit symbol stop symbol of the special figure 1, and the “big hit symbol initial value random number 2” is the big hit symbol stop value of the special figure 2 This is the initial random number of the random number to be used. The “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines the hit of the usual game. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be increased by continuing to increment the random number as long as time permits in the main process.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31), a process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and the calculated checksum are saved in the RWM. After performing the process (step S33), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34) is performed, and the process waits 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 power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

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

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), 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. S46) 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 S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

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

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and 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.
The details of the count switch monitoring process (step A2) will be described later.

Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. 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. The details of the special figure changing process (step A10) will be described later.

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

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

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

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.
Details of the winning prize remaining ball processing (step A14) will be described later.

If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.
The details of the jackpot end process (step A15) will be described later.

Thereafter, each data of the table prepared by the branch process is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A16).
And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A17), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.
Details of the symbol variation control process (steps A18 and A20) will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A17, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (first start port) is prepared (step A111), and further, the first start port is set. After preparing the table for setting the hold information by (Step A112), the special start port switch common processing (Step A113) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A113 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A1110.

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

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

  If it is determined in step A117 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A117; No), a table is prepared for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) (step A118). ).

Thereafter, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A119), the special start port switch common process (step A120) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A117 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A117; Yes), 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 A113 and A120) 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. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings for the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (start port signal output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

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

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A215), a process (step A216) for calculating the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the special figure hold number 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) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A217). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A218), and prepare a decoration special symbol pending number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol pending (step) A219) A command setting process (step A220) for setting the prepared command in the transmission buffer is performed.

Then, the big hit random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A221), and the corresponding big hit symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A222). Thereafter, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A223). Then, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A224), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is loaded (variation). The pattern random number 3 is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A225).
Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) can extract various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and can store the extracted various random numbers as start memory. A starting storage means is provided.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure holding information determination process (step A227) described later. (Step A226). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step A227) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A212; Yes) (step A212; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
If it is determined in step A212 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A212; No), steps A213 and A214 are skipped, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. This special figure changing process is a process of setting a stop time of the decoration special figure change after the end of the game during the special figure changing display game.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether the special figure changing display game currently being executed is special figure 1 or special figure 2 (step A521). If it is the special figure 1 (step A521; Yes), the stop command of the decorative special figure 1 is set in a predetermined area of the RWM in the next step A522. On the other hand, when the determination result in step A521 is special figure 2 (step A521; No), the stop command for decorative special figure 2 is set in step A523.

Then, after executing the command setting process (step A524) for setting the stop command set in step A522 or A523 to the transmission buffer (output port), it is determined whether or not the running variable display game is a big hit. (Step A525). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step A525; Yes), the stop time of the decorative special figure after the game ends is set to a stop time 1 (for example, 2000 ms) in step A531.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A525 that the currently running variable display game is not a big hit (step A525; No), in the next step A526, the public utility that extends the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 in a high probability state. It is determined whether or not the object release time extension mode is in effect.

  If it is determined in step A526 that the release time has not been extended (step A526; No), the stop time of the decorative special figure after the game ends is set to a stop time 2 (for example, 800 ms) in step A529. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A526 that the release time is being extended (step A526; Yes), the process proceeds to step A527, and the value of the variation counter that counts the number of executions of the variable display game in the high probability mode is obtained. It is determined whether or not “69”. Here, “69” is a value when, for example, the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations is “78” and the sum of the upper limit values of the starting memory numbers in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is “8”. If the value or the upper limit value of the starting memory number changes, it may be changed accordingly.

  If it is determined in step A527 that the value of the variation counter is not “69” (No), the stop time of the decorative special figure after the game ends is set to a stop time 2 (for example, 700 ms) in step A529. If it is determined in step A527 that the value of the variation counter is “69” (Yes), the stop time of the decorative special figure after the game ends in step A530 is set to a longer stop time 3 (for example, 3000 ms). ). By performing the variable stop time setting control as described above, the stop time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball, and the player holds the hold memory (start memory) Can be increased.

In the special figure changing process of FIG. 11, after steps A529 to A531, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure display process (step A532) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. Specifically, in the table, the process number “2” relating to the special figure display processing, the test signal relating to the special figure 1 or special figure 2 suspension stop, and the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal. Symbol determination frequency signal related to the number of executions, information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game and special figure 2 variable display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And a flag related to the fluctuation stop of the special figure 2 display 52).
In this embodiment, since only the stop time after the end of the 70th variation display game is extended in the memory storage auxiliary period of the start memory, there is a possibility that a sense of incongruity may occur in the game flow. In this extended stop period, it is desirable to eliminate a sense of incongruity by executing a pre-reading effect such as a promotion effect.

Next, the setting control of the change stop time in the above-described special figure change process will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 12B is an enlarged view of a part of the timing waveform of the variable display game in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12 (A), in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the gaming state shifts from the low probability normal state to the high probability state as the specific gaming state simultaneously with the end of the big hit state, and the normal electric combination The normal electric accessory opening time extension mode for extending the opening time of the object is started. Further, in this open time extension mode, at the same time, control is performed to increase the probability of winning the usual game display game.
This normal electric accessory release time extension mode ends at the same time as the end of the 70-variable display game (including the stop period), but the high probability state is “70”, and the number of starting memories in FIG. 1 and FIG. This is continued until the end of the 78 variable display games to which “8” which is the sum of the upper limit values is added. Then, in the specific gaming state in which the 78 variation display games are executed, control is performed in which the variation time of the variation display game is shorter than the variation time of the variation display game in the normal gaming state.

In a conventional gaming machine that performs the same control, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has been set to a time such as 700 ms, for example, where the stop time of all of the above-mentioned 78 variable display games is relatively short. In FIG. 12B, the stop time after the end of the 70th variable display game is changed to a long time such as 3000 ms, for example.
By performing such change control of the variable stop time, the stop time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball. ) Can be increased. The stop time may be extended not only after the end of the 70th variation display game but also after any or all of the 70th to 78th variation display games. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the period during which 70 to 78 variable display games are executed is referred to as the memory storage auxiliary period with respect to the normal period in which 1 to 69 variable display games are executed. Can be considered.

  FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the special figure variation processing in the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the special figure variation processing in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is that the determination in step A527 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is “69” or more. In the stop time setting of A529, the normal stop time 2 during the time reduction is set not to 700 ms but 800 ms which is slightly longer than that, and as the stop time 3 of the variable display game after 69 times, more than 3000 ms of the first embodiment. It is only a point which is set to 2500 ms which is a little short.

FIG. 14 shows a time chart of the control for setting the change stop time in the special figure change process of the second embodiment. FIG. 14B is an enlarged view of a part of the timing waveform of the variable display game in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14 (B), in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the stop time t3 after the end of any or all of the 70 to 78 variable display games is 1 to 69 times. The time is set longer than the stop time t2 after the end of the variable display game.
Since the change control of the variable stop time as in this embodiment is performed, the stop time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball, so the first embodiment The player can further increase the holding memory (starting memory).

  FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the special figure changing process in the third embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the special figure changing process in the first and second embodiments shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13 is that step A529 for setting the stop time 2 is deleted, and between step A527 and A530. The step A528 for starting the storage storage auxiliary control is provided, and when it is determined in the determination in step A526 that the normal electric accessory is not in the open time extension mode, and in step A527, the value of the variation counter is “69”. If not, the process proceeds to step A530 in which 3000 ms is set as the stop time 3 of the variable display game. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A527 that the value of the variation counter is “69”, in step A528 After setting the storage storage auxiliary control start flag, the process proceeds to step A530 in which 3000 ms is set as the stop time 3. In that is so as to.

Specifically, the storage storage auxiliary control start flag is set in step A528, and when this flag is set, in the special figure routine process A9 in the special figure game process of FIG. 8, for example, for selecting a variation pattern When the table is switched, the control mode is changed, and the variation time in the variation display game is extended. By extending the fluctuation time in this way, the player can increase the holding memory (starting memory) immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory. Hereinafter, the control mode before the storage storage auxiliary control start flag is set in the variable time out control period is referred to as high probability modes A and B, and the control mode when the storage storage auxiliary control start flag is set is high probability. This is referred to as mode C.
The high probability mode A is a mode in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is higher than usual and the opening time of the normal electric accessory is extended, and the high probability mode B is a mode in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is higher than usual, but the normal electric combination. This mode does not extend the opening time of objects.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in addition to the above modes, the probability of jackpot occurrence is set to a normal probability, but the probability of jackpot occurrence is set to a low probability mode B in which the opening time of a normal electric accessory is extended, and In addition, there is a low probability mode A that does not extend the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory. The low probability mode A is a so-called normal mode. And if a big hit occurs in a so-called probability variation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special figure 2, after the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to a high probability mode A with an extension of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory, and the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 When a big hit occurs with a so-called probability variation pattern in the game, control is performed so as to shift to a high-probability mode B that does not involve the extension of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory after the big hit game ends.

Next, how to select the variation pattern in the variation display game when the memory storage assist control is started in step A528, that is, when the mode is shifted to the high probability mode C will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variation display game is composed of the first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation pattern, and first, according to the total value of the start memory number and the random number value using a selection table as shown in FIG. After determining the latter-half variation pattern, the first-half variation pattern is determined according to the determined latter-half variation pattern, the gaming state, and the total value of the starting memory number using a selection table as shown in FIG. It has become.

  16 and FIG. 17 are both for the case where the random value for jackpot determination is “buzz”. When the random value is “big hit”, another variation pattern selection table (not shown) is used. In that case, since the variation time of the variation display game is lengthened by the variation pattern selection table for big hits, illustration of the table is omitted. The reason why the variation pattern is changed in the high probability mode C in which the memory storage assist control is performed is that the selection table for detachment shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is used.

  Referring to the column of “second half variation pattern 10” in the table shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is “low probability mode B, high probability mode A” and the starting memory number is “1 to 4”. When the first half fluctuation time is 2000 ms, the first half fluctuation pattern 4 is selected, whereas in the “high probability mode C”, the start memory number is “0 to 4”. Since “first half variation pattern 5”, which is a storage assist variation of 4000 ms, is selected, it can be seen that the variation time of the variation display game is extended.

FIG. 18 shows a time chart of the control for setting the change stop time in the special figure changing process of the third embodiment. FIG. 18B is an enlarged view of a part of the timing waveform of the variable display game in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18 (B), in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the 69th variation display game, for example, “second half variation pattern 10” and “first half variation pattern 4” are selected, so that the variation time t4 is What is shortened to 2500 ms, but in the 70th, 71st, etc. fluctuation display games, the “second half fluctuation pattern 10” and “first half fluctuation pattern 5” are selected, so the fluctuation time t5 is 4500 ms from t4. Even set for a long time.
Since the variation time selection control as in this embodiment is performed, the variation time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball. (Starting memory) can be increased.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of a table for selecting a variation pattern used in the variation display game in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a selection table for the first half variation pattern. The latter half variation pattern selection table in the fourth embodiment may be the same as the latter half variation pattern selection table (FIG. 16) in the third embodiment, and is not shown. Further, the procedure of the special figure changing process is the same as the flowchart of FIG. 15 showing the procedure of the special figure changing process in the third embodiment, and therefore illustration and description thereof are omitted.

The difference between FIG. 19 showing the second half variation pattern selection table in the fourth embodiment and FIG. 18 showing the first half variation pattern selection table in the third embodiment is different from the selection table of FIG. 19 used in the fourth embodiment. When the memory storage assist control is started in step A528 in FIG. 15 and the mode is shifted to the high probability mode C, the pattern to be selected according to the total number of starting memories is different.
Specifically, when shifting to the high probability mode C, when the total number of starting memories is 2 to 4, “pattern” is the same as when the total number of starting memories in the low probability mode B is 1 to 4. 4 "is selected, and when the total number of starting memories is 0 to 1," Pattern 5 "is selected as in the high probability mode C of the third embodiment (FIG. 17). .

  As a result, when shifting to the high probability mode C, when the total number of starting memories is 2 to 4, the “pattern 4” of the ultrashort fluctuation with the fluctuation time set to 2000 ms is selected, while the starting memory is selected. When the total number is 0 to 1, “Pattern 5” of the storage assist fluctuation with the fluctuation time set to 7200 ms is selected as in the high probability mode C of the third embodiment (FIG. 17). That is, when the total number of starting memories is large (2 to 4), the fluctuation time is shortened, and when the total number of starting memories is small (0 to 1), the fluctuation time is lengthened.

FIG. 20 shows a time chart of the control for setting the change stop time in the special figure change processing in the fourth embodiment. Note that FIG. 20B is an enlarged view of a part of the timing waveform of the variable display game in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20 (A), in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the 69th, 71st, 76th, and 77th variation display games having two or more start memory numbers, for example, “second half variation pattern 10 ”And“ first half variation pattern 4 ”are selected, the variation time t4 is as short as 2500 ms. However, in the 71st and 78th variation display games with one start memory number,“ second half variation pattern 10 ” ”And“ first half variation pattern 5 ”, the variation time t5 is set to a time longer than t4, such as 7700 ms. Note that the change in the starting memory number shown in FIG. 20A is an example, and it goes without saying that it varies depending on the game situation.
Since the variation time selection control as in this embodiment is performed, the variation time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball. (Starting memory) can be increased.

FIG. 21 shows an example of setting the distribution values of various reach in the normal period and the memory storage auxiliary period in the table for selecting the fluctuation pattern used in the fluctuation display game in the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Note that the procedure of the special figure changing process in the present embodiment may be the same as the flowchart of FIG.
In FIG. 21, the total reach occurrence rate is set to 3.7% in the normal period, while the total reach occurrence rate is changed to 11.5% in the memory storage auxiliary period. This increases the frequency at which the fluctuation time is extended immediately before the end of the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory that makes it difficult to reduce the holding ball, so that the player can increase the holding memory (starting memory). Become.

From the above description, in the above embodiment, the variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and the execution control of the variable display game in the variable display device while controlling the game in an integrated manner. The game control means, and when the game control means stops all the identification information in the variable display game, and the result form of the stopped identification information becomes a predetermined special result form, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives gaming value to a player,
A normal variation winning device having an opening / closing member capable of converting from a closed state to an open state based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and establishing a start condition for the variation display game based on winning of a game ball; and the normal variation The start winning storage means capable of storing the number of game balls won in the winning device up to a predetermined number, and the execution time of the variable display game executed after the special game state in the variable display game is normally set In addition to performing fluctuation shortening control that shortens the running time of the game state variation display game, the establishment frequency per unit time of the predetermined condition for opening the opening / closing member of the normal variation winning device is set from the normal gaming state. A game state control hand that generates an increased support game state and a high probability game state with an increased probability that a special result mode is derived in a variable display game. And a support game state ending means for ending the support game state when the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special game state reaches a preset end number, and after the end of the special game state When the number of executions of the variable display game in the game reaches the end number, the high probability gaming state ending means for ending the high probability gaming state when the predetermined number of times has been consumed, and the fluctuation after the special gaming state ends Auxiliary control for allowing the number of times stored in the start winning memory means to approach the upper limit by allowing the execution time or stop time of the variable display game to be extended before the number of times the display game is executed reaches the number of times of completion. It can be seen that the invention includes a storage storage auxiliary control means for starting the storage.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, in the embodiment described above, the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric game is set from the end of the big hit game to the end of the 70 variable display games, but the number of executions of the variable display game is not limited to 70 times. Absent. In the embodiment, the memory storage assist control is started from the start of the 70th variation display game, but may be started before the 69th variation display game.
Further, in the above embodiment, the high probability gaming state and the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory are generated at the same time after the end of the predetermined jackpot game, but the open time extension mode of the ordinary electric accessory is a high probability. It may be generated later than the gaming state.

  In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine capable of executing two types of variable display games, that is, the variable display game of FIG. 1 and the variable display game of FIG. It may be configured to be able to execute a figure variation display game. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described as applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is a gaming machine such as an arrange ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and a slot machine. It is also applicable to.

10 gaming machine 11 body frame 12 front frame (game frame)
14 Glass (transparent material)
15 Glass frame (front frame)
16 Lighting device 18 Decoration device 19 Speaker 21 Upper plate 23 Lower plate 25 Production button 27 Ball rental button 28 Eject button 30 Game board 32 Game area 34 Normal start gate 35 General winning port 36 Special figure 1 Starting winning port 37 Ordinary variable winning 37 Device 38 Special variation winning device 39 Out port 40 Center case 41 Display device (variable display device)
42 Sub Display Unit 50 Collective Display Unit 51 Special Figure 1 Display Unit 52 Special Figure 2 Display Unit 53 Universal Map Display Unit 54 Start Memory Display Unit 100 Game Control Unit 110 CPU Unit 111A Game Microcomputer (Game Control Means, Game State Control means, support gaming state end means, high probability gaming state end means, memory storage auxiliary control means)
111B RAM (start winning storage means)

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the player has not been able to increase his expectation with respect to the start-up memory stored at the end of the support gaming state .

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to increase the sense of expectation with respect to the start-up memory stored at the end of the support gaming state .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1
A variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, and a game control means for performing overall control of the game and controlling execution of the variation display game in the variation display device,
The game control means is a special game that gives a game value to a player when all the identification information is stopped in the variable display game and a result mode of the stopped identification information is a special result mode set in advance. In a gaming machine capable of generating a state,
A normal variation winning device that has an opening / closing member that can be converted from a closed state to an open state based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and that establishes the starting condition of the variation display game based on winning of a game ball;
Starting winning memory means capable of storing a starting memory for executing the variable display game up to a predetermined number based on winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device;
In the variation display game, the variation display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished, and the variation display game is executed in such a manner that the execution time of the variation display game is shorter than the execution time of the variation display game in the normal gaming state. A gaming state that generates a support gaming state in which a start condition of the variation display game is established higher than a normal gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which a probability that a special result mode is derived in the variation display game is increased Control means;
Support game state ending means for ending the support game state when the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special game state reaches a preset end number;
The number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special game state, after reaching the end count, when digested the maximum number of variable display game storable start stored in the start winning storage means, the High probability gaming state ending means for ending the high probability gaming state ;
It is characterized by providing.

According to the present invention, there is effect that allow Rukoto enhance expectation against starting memories stored when the support gaming state exits.

Claims (5)

A variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, and a game control means for performing overall control of the game and controlling execution of the variation display game in the variation display device,
The game control means is a special game that gives a game value to a player when all the identification information is stopped in the variable display game and a result mode of the stopped identification information is a special result mode set in advance. In a gaming machine capable of generating a state,
A normal variation winning device that has an opening / closing member that can be converted from a closed state to an open state based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and that establishes the starting condition of the variation display game based on winning of a game ball;
Start winning storage means capable of storing the number of winning game balls won in the normal variation winning device with an upper limit of a predetermined number;
In the variation display game, the variation display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished, and the variation display game is executed in such a manner that the execution time of the variation display game is shorter than the execution time of the variation display game in the normal gaming state. A gaming state that generates a support gaming state in which a start condition of the variation display game is established higher than a normal gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which a probability that a special result mode is derived in the variation display game is increased Control means;
Support game state ending means for ending the support game state when the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special game state reaches a preset end number;
A high-probability gaming state ending means for ending the high-probability gaming state when the predetermined number of times is reached after the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state reaches the ending number of times;
Before the number of executions of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state reaches the number of ends, the execution time or stop time of the variable display game can be extended to be stored in the start winning storage means. Memory storage auxiliary control means for starting auxiliary control for bringing the number of memories closer to the upper limit; and
A gaming machine comprising: The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
Executing the auxiliary control until the number of executions of the variable display game in the high probability gaming state reaches the predetermined number of times,
In the case where the variation display game is continuously executed by the auxiliary control, the time from the start of execution of one variation display game to the start of execution of the next variation display game is determined by the variation reduction control. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the time is longer than the time from the start of execution of the display game to the start of execution of the next variable display game. The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The variation display time during which the identification information of the variation display game by the auxiliary control is variably displayed is longer than the variation display time of the variation display game by the variation shortening control. The gaming machine described in 1. The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The variation display of the variation display game identification information by the variation shortening control is stopped after the variation display of the variation display game identification information by the auxiliary control is stopped until the next variation display game is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is longer than a time until the next variation display game is executed. The game control means includes
In the variable display game, the identification information of the variable display game in which all the identification information is stopped changes through the result form in which the identification information other than the identification information to be stopped last is the result form in which the special result form can be generated. The normal variation display game in which all the identification information is stopped without the result form in which the identification information other than the identification information to be stopped last is stopped without the result form in which the special result form can be generated. Reach state longer than the fluctuation display time of can be generated,
The memory storage auxiliary control means includes
The probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the auxiliary control is set higher than the probability of occurrence of the reach state of the variable display game by the variation shortening control. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.