JP2015058268A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of keeping interest.SOLUTION: As a plurality of change pattern tables, a game machine comprises at least a normal change pattern table used in a normal case, and a specific change pattern table in which a change pattern having a shorter change period than the change pattern selected form the normal change pattern table is selected at a high ratio. Probability setting means (game controlling device 100) sets either of a normal probability mode or a highly expectable mode having higher probability than the normal probability mode as the probability after termination of a special play mode on the basis of the type of a specific result selected by specific result selection means. Change pattern table acquiring means (game controlling device 100) switches the normal change pattern table to the specific change pattern table with a trigger that a predetermined specific result is selected from the specific results with which the probability setting means sets the highly expectable mode, and acquires a change pattern.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that varies identification information based on winning of a game ball at a start opening, and generates a special gaming state based on the execution result of the variable display game being a specific result About.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, the fluctuation of the symbol (identification information) is normally stopped, but the launching device is driven by the player's operation, and the game ball launched by the launching device is provided in the game area If a prize is won in the mouth, the variation display device changes the symbol for a predetermined time on the basis of detection of a special figure operation switch provided at the start port, and then stops the symbol for a predetermined time, thereby allowing the player to change the game ( In addition to recognizing the success / failure determination result of the (variable display game), when a specific stop result (special result) is obtained, a special game state (big hit) advantageous to the player is generated and the winning ball is paid out. There is something.

  Further, in recent pachinko machines, with respect to the above-described fluctuation control of symbols, a plurality of symbol control pattern tables that determine how to change are stored, and when the power to the pachinko machine is turned on, the plurality of symbol control patterns are stored. A pachinko machine has been proposed that sets one symbol control pattern table among the tables (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-24574 A

  However, in the case of the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the symbol control pattern table is set when the power is turned on, the other symbol control pattern table is not changed during the game and the same until the power is turned off. The game based on the symbol control pattern table must be continued, and the player gets bored as the game is repeated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not get bored.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a variable display game that varies identification information based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening, and the execution result of the variable display game is a specified result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state based on
A variation pattern table storage means for storing a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining a variation time in the variation display game;
Fluctuation pattern table acquisition means for acquiring one fluctuation pattern table among a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the fluctuation pattern table storage means and determining a fluctuation pattern;
A specific result selecting means for selecting one of a plurality of types of specific results when deriving the specific result;
Probability setting means for setting the probability of the specific result to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state,
The plurality of fluctuation pattern tables include at least a normal fluctuation pattern table that is normally used and a special fluctuation pattern table that has a higher selection ratio of fluctuation patterns having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern selected in the normal fluctuation pattern table. Prepared,
The probability setting means sets the probability after the end of the special gaming state based on the type of the specific result selected by the specific result selection means,
The variation pattern table acquisition means includes:
The probability setting means switches from the normal variation pattern table to the special variation pattern table when a predetermined specific result is selected from among the specific results for setting the high probability state, and acquires a variation pattern. Features.

  Here, the specific result includes a result of a big hit with the operation of the condition device, a result of a small hit without the operation of the condition device, and the like.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is difficult to get tired because the variation time of the variable display game changes when the predetermined specific result is selected from among the specific results for which the probability setting means sets the high probability state. Interest is increased. In addition, the special variation pattern table may not be selected even for a specific result of setting a high probability state, so that it is possible to give interest to the setting of the special variation pattern table. Can be increased. Moreover, the execution frequency of the variation display game can be increased by shortening the variation time, and the player can advantageously advance the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a counting means for counting the number of executions of the variable display game,
The counting means counts the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special gaming state,
The variation pattern table acquisition means includes:
When the predetermined specific result is selected, after the special gaming state based on the predetermined specific result ends, the counting result of the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the normal variation pattern table. Switching to a special variation pattern table is used to obtain a variation pattern.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since a predetermined specific result is obtained and a player is in an advantageous state by executing a predetermined number of variable display games, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can be rescued when a state in which a specific result is not derived in a high probability state continues, and the player's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the variable display game includes a first variable display game based on winning in a first start winning opening, and a second start winning prize. And a second variable display game based on winning in the mouth,
Based on the derivation of the specific result,
It is configured to be able to generate a big hit with the operation of the condition device and a small hit without the operation of the condition device.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the variation pattern table can be switched by deriving the big hit or the small hit.

  According to the present invention, since the change time of the variable display game changes when the predetermined specific result is selected among the specific results for which the probability setting means sets the high probability state, it is hard to get tired and the interest is enhanced.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the specification of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern table of the 1st special figure fluctuation display game. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation pattern table of the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of the fluctuation pattern tables C and D. FIG. It is a figure explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the example of a display at the time of generation | occurrence | production of a special game state. It is a figure explaining the example of a display at the time of occurrence of a small hit. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 game processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 display process. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation | variation frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a figure explaining another example of a game board. It is a figure explaining another example of transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining another example of the specification of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining another example of a game board. It is a figure explaining another example of transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining another example of a game board. It is a flowchart explaining the transfer lottery process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the alerting | reporting game in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the small hit probability in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 big hit end process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the frequency | count update process in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the waiting | standby frequency update process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in the standby state in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 big hit end process in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end process in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the waiting | standby frequency determination process in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the waiting number setting table in the 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the alerting | reporting regarding the standby state in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the mission effect in the 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the waiting | standby frequency update process in a 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the mission effect in the 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining another example of the waiting | standby frequency update process in a 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 big hit end process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the end condition setting process in a 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the end condition setting process in the 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the end condition setting process in the 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of a display at the time of generation | occurrence | production of the special game state in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the frequency | count change update process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the frequency | count change update process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the end condition change process in a 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the end condition change process in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the extension production in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the end condition change process in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the extension production in the 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port switch common process in the 8th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the winning prize monitoring timer process in an 8th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the end condition change process in the 8th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the end condition change process in the 8th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the decoration special figure starting memory display in a 9th modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the prefetch effect in the 9th modification. It is a figure explaining the start aspect of the prefetch effect in a 9th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure reservation information determination process in a 9th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the prior determination process in a 9th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the prior judgment process in the 9th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the prior determination process in a 10th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the prior judgment process in the 10th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the prior determination process in an 11th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the prior judgment process in the 11th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the prior determination process in a 12th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the reprior determination process in a 12th modification. It is a figure explaining the table used by the re-prior judgment processing in the 12th modification.

[First Embodiment]
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 an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body) 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.

  Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21. The effect button 25 forms an operation means with a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Also, 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. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). it can.

  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 (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged 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. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  By arranging the center case 40 in the center of the game area 32, the game area 32 includes a first area 32 a that is the left area of the center case 40 and a second area that is the right area of the center case 40. 32b is formed. The player can select whether to cause the game ball to flow down to the first region 42a or to flow down to the second region 32b by adjusting the firing force of the game ball. That is, the center case 40 forms a partition member that partitions the game area 32 into a first area 32a and a second area 32b.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is 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. In addition, a board effect device 44 that produces an effect of a game by operating is provided at an upper part and a right part of the center case 40. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  On the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, two general winning holes 35 are arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3). Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game. The game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

  Further, below the start winning opening 36, a first special variable winning device (first large winning opening) 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 variation display game is arranged. It is installed.

  The first 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, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the state is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, for example. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that.

  In addition, a lower count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided in the inside of the big winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two lower count switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by one of the lower count switches 38a. By providing a plurality of lower count switches 38a as described above, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening. Further, below the first special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like.

  On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Further, below the usual figure starting gate 34, an ordinary variable prize winning device (a universally variable prize winning device) including a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that are open in an inverted “C” shape at the top and can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in. The second start winning opening 80 (start winning area) in which the (electric) 37 is disposed is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. 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. A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 flows into the second starting winning port 80 and is detected by the starting port 2 switch 80a (see FIG. 3). Note that game balls can be won even in the closed state, but game balls may not be won in the closed state. Further, in the lower left part of the normal variation winning device 37, a second special variable winning device (second large winning opening) 39 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 variation display game. Is arranged.

  Similarly to the first special variable prize-winning device 38, the second special variable prize-winning device 39 has an attacker-type open / close door 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. Depending on the result of the special-figure display game as a game, the game is converted from a closed state (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variable winning device 39 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 39c driven by a large winning port solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, for example. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that. Note that an upper count switch 39a (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).

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part 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 normal figure start gate 34 are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a game of variable display with a win as a trigger and various information.

  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. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first game state display unit (first game state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a second operation state occurs and the second action. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58 for notifying the occurrence of a state, and a third gaming state display unit for displaying that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. (Third gaming state indicator, probability state display part) 59, a round display part 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning devices 38, 39) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. Also, when the game result is “big hit”, the big hit result mode (special result mode, for example, numbers or symbols) is turned on to display the game result, and when the game result is “small hit”, The game result is displayed with the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) in the small hit state being lit.

  The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. Further, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34, which is the variation start condition of the general display, by turning off, blinking, and turning on the plurality of LEDs. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 to 3 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is “2”, only the lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of holdings is “3”, only the lamp 3 is turned on. When the number of hold is “4”, all the lamps 1 to 3 are turned on.

  The special figure 1 holding display 54 indicates the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) out of the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. The special figure 2 holding display 55 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the second start winning port 80, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. . Here, the number of starting memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 in the same lighting manner as the ordinary figure hold indicator 56.

  For example, the first gaming state display unit 57 turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second game state display unit 58 turns off the lamp when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the first operation state, and turns the lamp on when the second operation state is generated. To do.

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, for example. If the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  For example, the round display unit 60 turns off the lamp when not in the special gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special gaming state. 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 launching device launches a certain number of game balls (for example, 100 balls per minute) by operating (rotating) the operation unit 24 in a state where the game balls are on the upper plate 21 and can be launched. In this way, it is controlled by a launch control means (not shown). 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 winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 80 or the special variable winning apparatus 38, 39 is won, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area 32. Then, when a game ball is won in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 80, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, 39, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is paid out. From the dispensing unit controlled by the apparatus 200 (see FIG. 3), the sheet is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  It should be noted that only the game balls that have flowed down the second area 32b, which is the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, can flow into the normal start gate 34, the second start winning opening 80, and the second special variation winning apparatus 39. It is. In addition, game nails (not shown) are arranged so that the game balls flowing down the second area 32b cannot win the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36 and the first special variable winning apparatus 38. Conversely, only the game balls that have flowed down through the first area 32 a, which is the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40, can flow into the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36 and the first special variable winning apparatus 38. is there.

  Therefore, when the player adjusts the firing force and selects whether the game ball is allowed to flow down the first region 32a or the second region 32b, the start winning port 36 and the second start winning port 80 are selected. It is possible to select which of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is to be executed according to the player's intention.

  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 the game ball thrown in passes through the inside of 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, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (hit random number value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored in the normal figure start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it. If the stop display of the normal figure change display game is the normal figure specifying result, the normal figure is hit and the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 80, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the second starting winning port 80 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 80a provided inside. The game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and the second A game ball won in the start winning opening 80 is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) 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 storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54, the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 is configured to display the special figure 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation) based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the second start winning opening 80, or the start memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the display device. 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 variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner.

  And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode. Further, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the small hit result mode, the small hit game state is set. . Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit result mode. When the special result or the small hit result is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game, the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is opened in the special game state or the small hit game state, and the second special figure fluctuation display game. When the special result or the small hit result is derived, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened in the special game state or the small hit game state. That is, the special result and the small hit result form a specific result for opening the special variable winning device.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning devices 38 and 39 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. 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. 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. It is also good. 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. In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game can be executed simultaneously.

  In addition, when the first special figure variation display game can be started and the number of start memories is 0, and a game ball wins the start winning opening 36, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. When the start memory number is incremented by 1, the first special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended, a special game state, or a small hit game In this state, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 36, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the start memory number is 1 or more, the first special figure variation display game can be started (the previous special figure variation display game is completed or the special game state or the small hit game state is completed). The start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory.

  Similarly, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 80 in a state where the second special figure variation display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start memory is generated with the start right. Is stored, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended, a special game state, or a small hit game In this state, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 80, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. . Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, the second special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state or the small hit game state). The start memory number is decremented by 1, and the second special figure variation 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 80a in the second starting winning port 80, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a. , 39a includes a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. Further, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the front frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

  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 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated 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, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

  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.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with an initialization switch 112. When the initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, processing for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. Is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) 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. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining the first half variation pattern as a pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) is included. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the variation time in the variation display game.

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

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

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode or a small hit result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit or a small hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state where the reach state has occurred is a state where there is a high possibility of being a big hit or a small hit as compared to the case where the reach state is not generated.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device. 10 overall control. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the jackpot of the special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state, A plurality of variation pattern tables based on the operation state (first operation state or second operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state, the starting memory number, the game mode (normal mode or special mode), etc. One of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. That is, the game control apparatus 100 serves as a variation pattern table acquisition unit that acquires one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage unit and determines the variation pattern. It can be said that the CPU 111A serves as fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

  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 91 of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to thereby win a prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 controls the payout unit 91 to drive the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the loan request signal from the card unit 600 to pay out the loaned money.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a radio wave sensor 62 that detects emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 80a in the second start winning port 80, Connected to and supplied from the gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a of the first special variable winning device 38, and the upper count switch 39a of the second special variable winning device 39. Interface chips (proximity I / F) 121a and 121b are provided that receive a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V and convert it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I / F 121a, 121b has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. Thus, an abnormal state such as floating can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  The reason why the proximity I / F 121a and the proximity I / F 121b are provided is that the number of input terminals of the proximity I / F 121a is limited. The proximity I / F 121b is made smaller than the proximity I / F 121a in accordance with the number of input terminals that are insufficient, thereby reducing the cost. Note that the proximity I / F 121a having a necessary number of input terminals may be used, and the proximity I / F 121b may not be provided.

  The outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121 a and 121 b are supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 80a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, and the upper count switch 39a are the second input. Input to port 123. Of the outputs from the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a fraud signal fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy. A signal is also input. The frame radio wave fraud signal is a signal that is output based on the detection of radio waves by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12, and the payout busy signal indicates whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept a command. Signal. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Furthermore, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 80a among the outputs of the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. .

  As described above, the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b have a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, a voltage of 12 V is supplied to the proximity I / Fs 121a and 121b from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V necessary for normal IC operation. It is like that.

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also includes signals and payouts from a glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and a front frame open 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, an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow, and a touch switch signal based on an input of a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24 Is input and supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. 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 buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 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 buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also 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, 123, and 124 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 provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 to transmit 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 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I / Fs 121 a and 121 b is supplied to the test test apparatus via the relay substrate 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 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 state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch 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 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid 1) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the first special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (large winning port solenoid for opening the second special variable winning device 39). 2) A second output port 134 is provided for outputting open / close data of a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening 39b and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. A driver (driving circuit) 138 a and a second driver 138 b for outputting an on / off driving signal for a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135 and a fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal that is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device is output to the external information terminal 71. A fourth driver 138d 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 second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out 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 a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c 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 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the special figure reservation number command, the special figure command, the change command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are received as production control command signals. . 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 board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 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 the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 45 such as a motor that operates the light 16 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and reads the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.5 seconds) Control is performed as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. Further, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 80a provided in the second start winning port 80, and the big hit determination of the second special figure variation display game is based on the start memory. 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 missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control device 100 performs the progress control of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area (first start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. Make a means.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  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 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (special result), and also displays the special result mode. A process for generating a gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A opens, for example, the opening / closing door 38c of the first special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b or the opening / closing of the second special variable winning device 39 by the large winning opening solenoid 39b. Control is performed to open the door 39c and allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 30 seconds) 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 a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16, 10, 4 or 2 times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit (small hit result). At the same time, processing for generating a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the small hit gaming state, for example, the CPU 111A opens the opening / closing door 38c of the first special variable prize winning device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b or the second special variable prize winning device 39 by the big prize opening solenoid 39b. Control is performed so that the open / close door 39c is opened to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Open the grand prize opening until is achieved. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a big prize opening / closing control means for performing control to open / close the big prize opening when the stop result mode becomes the small hit result mode.

  In addition, the game control device 100 sets the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Note that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game have the same probability state. That is, for example, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, a high probability state is set after the special game state is finished, which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game Even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are in the high probability state.

  Further, the game control device 100 sets the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation prize winning device 37 to either the first operation state (normal operation state) or the second operation state (easy winning state). It has become. In the second operation state, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is substantially longer than in the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the first operation state. . That is, the game control device 100 sets the operation mode of the state conversion of the normal variation winning device 37 to the first operation state and the second operation state in which the time for the open state per unit time is longer than that in the first operation state. And operating state control means for controlling in any of the operating states.

  For example, in the second operation state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal fluctuation display game (normal fluctuation time) to be a second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (For example, 30000 ms is 2000 ms). Further, in the second operation state, control is performed so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). Is possible. Further, in the second operation state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the opening time (general power opening time) is the first opening time of the first operation state. It is possible to perform control so that the second opening time (for example, 3000 ms) is longer than (for example, 500 ms). Further, in the second operation state, the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times of normal power release) is set to be greater than the number of times of the first opening (for example, once) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal map display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening many times (for example, two times). Further, in the second motion state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map variation display game (the normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (low probability, 1/256) in the first motion state ( 255/256).

  In the second operation state, the normal variation prize winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal probability. The time to change the state to be longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of second operation states that are different from each other. Further, it may be set so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the first operation state (normal probability is 0). Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different.

  In addition, when the game control apparatus 100 selects a variation pattern which is an execution mode of the special figure variation display game, the game control device 100 varies using a normal mode in which a variation pattern is selected using a normal variation pattern table and a special variation pattern table. Set one of the special modes for selecting a pattern. In the variation pattern table, at least a plurality of variation patterns with different variation times are defined and the selection probability of each variation pattern is defined, and the variation pattern is selected by referring to the variation pattern random number in the variation pattern table. It is like that.

  In the special variation pattern table used in the special mode, the selection ratio of the variation pattern having a shorter variation time is higher than that in the normal variation pattern table used in the normal mode. In other words, the expected value of the variation time selected in the special mode is smaller (the time is shorter) than the expected value of the variation time selected in the normal mode. The number of executions of is increased. Note that the high-probability state, the second operation state, and the special mode can be generated independently, and all can be generated at the same time, or only one or two can be generated. .

  FIG. 5 shows the probability setting and the like in the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the probability of a special result (big hit) is common to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and is 1/300 in the normal probability state. It is 1/250 in the high probability state. Further, the probability of winning a small hit is 1/300 in the first special figure variation display game and 1/5 in the second special figure fluctuation display game. The probability of being a small hit is constant regardless of the state of the probability of a special result (normal probability state, high probability state). In this way, the probability of small hits can be changed, so that the playability can be changed depending on the type of the start port, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  It is possible to set the ST state as the gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In the ST state, a high probability state is set as a state of a probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game, and a second operation state is set as an operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. This is a state in which a special mode for selecting a variation pattern using a special variation pattern table is set when a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the variation display game is selected.

  When a special result is derived in the first special figure variation display game, the ST state is set with a probability of 15% (ST entry rate) after the special game state is ended. Whether or not to set the ST state is selected according to the type of special result derived. Note that it may be determined whether to set the ST state by a separate lottery. When a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game, the ST state is set with a probability of 100% (ST entry rate) after the special game state ends.

  This ST state is set from the end of the special game state until 300 special figure variation display games are executed. In this ST state, when the special result for setting the ST state is derived again, the number of special figure variation display games for setting the ST state is reset, and 300 times from the end of the special gaming state based on the special result. The ST state is maintained until the special figure variation display game is executed. In the ST state, when the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times without a special result being derived, the ST state ends and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state. The normal game state is a normal probability state set as a probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game, and the first operation state is set as the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. When a variation pattern which is an execution mode of the special figure variation display game is selected, a normal mode for selecting a variation pattern using a normal variation pattern table is set.

  Also, when a special result in which the ST state is not set is derived in the first special figure variation display game (when ST does not enter), the special state is continued until the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times from the end of the special game state. Is set. In the special state, a normal probability state is set as the state of the probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game, and the second operation state is set as the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. This is a state in which a special mode for selecting a variation pattern using a special variation pattern table is set when a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the variation display game is selected.

  FIG. 5B shows the selection probability of the number of rounds executed in the special game state based on the special result when the special result is derived. The number of rounds is determined based on the jackpot symbol random value. That is, it is determined by the type of the special result derived. It may be determined by a separate lottery. In the first special figure variation display game, the probability of selecting 2R with 2 rounds is 30%, the probability of selecting 4R with 4 rounds is 20%, and the number of rounds is 10 The probability that 10R will be selected is 45%, and the probability that 16R with 16 rounds will be selected is 5%. In the second special figure variation display game, the probability that 2R, 4R, and 10R are selected is 10%, and the probability that 16R with 16 rounds is selected is 70%. The distribution is more advantageous for the player than the figure variation display game.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows the operation mode of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 in each round in the special game state. In the special gaming state based on the special result derived in the first special figure variable display game, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, and the special result is derived in the second special figure variable display game. In the special game state based on this, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. In each round, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is continuously opened, and either 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening or eight game balls have won. When such a condition is satisfied, the round is finished and the special variable winning device is closed. Thereafter, the next round is started with a predetermined interval period (closed period) interposed therebetween. Then, when the number of rounds selected by the derivation of the special result is executed, the special gaming state ends.

  FIG. 5 (d) shows an operation mode of the special variation winning devices 38 and 39 in the small hit gaming state. It should be noted that the first special variation winning device 38 is opened in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the small hit result is derived in the first special figure variable display game, and the small hit result is derived in the second special figure variable display game. In the small hit gaming state based on this, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. In the small hit game state, the first special variable prize-winning device 38 or the second special variable prize-winning device 39 is continuously opened, and either 1.8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the release or eight game balls have won. If any of the conditions is established, the small hit gaming state is terminated and the special variable winning device is closed. In addition, in the small hit gaming state, it is assumed that 1.8 seconds are released, but it may be opened over this time, for example, 10 seconds is released 3 times with a 1 second interval. You may make it do.

  FIG. 5E shows the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. In the first operation state, the probability of winning in the normal variation display game is 1/256, and the variation time of the normal variation display game is 30 seconds. Further, the release pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 when the normal variation display game is won is a pattern in which the release for 0.5 seconds is performed once. In addition, even if it is within the opening time, when 10 game balls are won, the opening ends. If the normal variation winning game 37 is not won in the first operation state and the normal variation winning device 37 cannot be won in the closed state, the normal variation winning device 37 is aimed in the normal mode. It is possible to prevent the game ball from being fired.

  In the second operation state, the probability of winning in the normal variation display game is 255/256, and the variation time of the normal variation display game is 2 seconds. In addition, when the normal variation display game is won, the opening pattern of the normal variation winning device 37 is a pattern in which opening for 3 seconds is performed twice with an interval (closing) of 1 second. In addition, even if it is within the opening time, when 10 game balls are won, the opening ends. In the second operation state, the open time based on the hit is 6 seconds. However, the open time may be longer than this, for example, 10 seconds may be opened for 1 second interval. You may make it perform 3 times on both sides of.

  FIG. 6 shows the contents of the variation pattern table used when selecting the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game. In the variation pattern table, a plurality of variation patterns, a variation pattern random value corresponding to each variation pattern, and a variation time of each variation pattern are defined. When selecting a variation pattern, one variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns by referring to the variation pattern random value in the variation pattern table. The variation patterns include a reachless pattern in which no reach state occurs, a normal reach pattern in which a reach state occurs, and an SP reach pattern. The SP reach pattern is an effect that develops into the SP reach production after the normal reach production.

  FIG. 6A shows the contents of the variation pattern table A used when the result is out of sync. For the first special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) that is a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the operation modes of the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (first Regardless of the operation state or the second operation state, the variation pattern table A of FIG. 6A is used. In addition, the normal mode and the special mode classified by the type of the variation pattern table used when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game are applicable only to the second special diagram variation display game. For the variation display game, the variation pattern table A of FIG. 6A is used regardless of the normal mode or the special mode. Thereby, game nature can be changed with the kind of start opening, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  FIG. 6B shows the contents of the variation pattern table B used when the result is a big hit. In this variation pattern table B, only the SP reach patterns 1 to 3 can be selected. The variation pattern table B is used in common for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game.

  FIG. 7 shows the contents of the fluctuation pattern table used when the result is out of place in the second special figure fluctuation display game. There are two types of variation pattern tables in this case, variation pattern tables C and D. In both variation pattern tables, the types of variation patterns that can be selected are the same, but the selection ratios of the variation patterns are different. The variation pattern table C shown in FIG. 7A has the largest selection ratio of the variation pattern with no reach 5 having a variation time of 60 seconds among the patterns without reach, and the variation pattern table D shown in FIG. Among the non-reach patterns, the selection ratio of the non-reach 1 variation pattern having a variation time of 2 seconds is the highest. Further, in the fluctuation pattern table D shown in FIG. 7B, the normal reach fluctuation time is 10 seconds.

  Thereby, the expected value (2.4 seconds) of the variation time of the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern table D is greater than the expected value (55.9 seconds) of the variation time of the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern table C. And the execution frequency of the variable display game per unit time is increased. That is, the fluctuation pattern table C forms a normal fluctuation pattern table used in the normal mode, and the fluctuation pattern table D forms a special fluctuation pattern table used in the special mode.

  Although the variation pattern table used when the result is a small hit is not shown, only the normal reach pattern is selected, and the small hit result is derived through the reach state. Note that the fluctuation time is the same as the normal reach in the fluctuation pattern table used when the result is out of order, and is 30 seconds in the normal mode of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. It is 10 seconds in the special mode of the figure change display game.

  Here, the details of the normal mode and the special mode in the second special figure variation display game will be described. The expected value of the variation time selected in the normal variation pattern table is that when the game ball is continuously fired by the launching device and the second special figure variation display game is continuously executed, A value such that the expected value of the number of game balls that can be obtained by the small hit calculated for one second special figure variation display game is smaller than the number of game balls that are fired during the expected value period. Has been.

  On the other hand, the expected value of the variation time selected in the special variation pattern table is that when the game ball is continuously fired by the launching device and the second special figure variation display game is continuously executed, The expected number of game balls that can be acquired by the small hit calculated for one second special figure variable display game is larger than the number of game balls that are fired during the expected value period of the fluctuation time. It is set to such a value. Therefore, the player's ball has a tendency to decrease in the normal mode, and the player's ball has a tendency to increase in the special mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the normal mode using the fluctuation pattern table C shifts to the special mode using the fluctuation pattern table D triggered by the performance change timing 1 (promotion), and from the special mode using the fluctuation pattern table D, Then, when the performance change timing 2 (falling) occurs, the process shifts to the normal mode using the variation pattern table C. In the present embodiment, the performance change timing 1 (promotion) is to derive a special result for setting the ST state as described in FIG. 5A, and the performance change timing 2 (falling) is the ST state. In FIG. 5, the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times without deriving the special result, or the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times without deriving the special result in the special state.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the expected value of the variation time of the variation pattern selected by the normal variation pattern table is 55.9 seconds, and the expected value of the variation time of the variation pattern selected by the special variation pattern table is 2 4 seconds. The variation time when the small hit result is derived is 30 seconds in the normal mode and 10 seconds in the special mode. The launching device launches 100 game balls in 60 seconds.

  The execution time of the small hit gaming state is 2 seconds, during which the second special variable winning device 39 is opened for 1.8 seconds. Fifteen prize balls are paid out for one game ball winning to the second special fluctuation winning device 39, and on average, three game balls are second special fluctuation in the small hit gaming state. The winning device 39 is configured to win a prize. Since 3.3 gaming balls are fired during the small hit gaming state, there is an average increase of 41.7 in the small hit gaming state. In the second special figure fluctuation display game, the winning probability per small hit is always 1/5, and the expected value of the increase in the number of balls due to the small hit is 8.3 for one second special figure fluctuation display game.

  In addition, the arrangement of the game nails and the normal variation winning device 37 so that the winning rate at the second start winning port 80 becomes a winning rate that allows one or more winnings within the time of the above expected value of the fluctuation time. The operation mode is set. That is, it is assumed that the second special figure variation display game can be executed without interruption in the normal mode or the special mode. Under the above conditions, since the probability that a special result is derived is low, it is not considered, and the player continues to fire the game ball continuously.

  In the normal mode, the expected value of the variation time of one second special figure variation display game is 50.7 seconds based on the probability that the result is lost or small hit and the respective variation times. At this time, the launcher will fire 84.5 game balls, but since the expected increase in the number of balls due to small hits is 8.3, the player's balls tend to decrease significantly. It is in.

  In the first special figure variation display game, since the winning probability per small hit is low, it is almost impossible to obtain a prize ball by the small hit, but the expected value of the variation time of the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern table A is 20.2 seconds, and at this time, the launching device will launch 33.7 gaming balls. The player's ball has a tendency to decrease as in the case of the second special figure variable display game. However, in the normal mode, the start winning opening 36 is aimed more than the second starting winning opening 80 because of the time efficiency. This is more advantageous for the player.

  In the special mode, the expected value of the variation time of one second special figure variation display game is 3.9 seconds from the probability that the result is lost or small hit and the respective variation times. At this time, the launcher will launch 6.6 game balls, but the expected increase in the number of balls due to the small hit is 8.3, so only the increase in the number of balls due to the small hit is considered. Even so, the net increase is 1.7 per game, and the player's ball has a tendency to increase. Therefore, in the special mode, it is more advantageous for the player to aim at the second start winning opening 80 than to aim at the start winning opening 36.

  In addition, in the special mode, in addition to this, there are award balls based on winning at the second start winning opening 80 and prize balls in a special gaming state based on derivation of special results. It is certain to be at. In particular, in the present embodiment, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the first operation state in the normal mode and the second operation state in the special mode. The percentage of prize balls based on the contribution to the increase in the number of possessed balls is also high.

  In addition, since the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the first operation state in the normal mode and the second operation state in the special mode, the operation state varies during the period in which the special variation pattern table in which the variation time is shortened is set. The display game can be executed without interruption, and the function of increasing the number of balls held without depending on the big hit can be reliably utilized. Further, if the game ball is rendered incapable of winning in the closed state, it is possible to reliably prevent the player from attempting to increase the number of held balls aiming at the second start winning port 80 in the normal mode.

  Further, in the distribution of the number of rounds in the second special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 5B, the probability that 4R, 10R, and 16R are selected is 0%, and the probability that 2R is selected is 100%. This makes it difficult to acquire a game ball based on the derivation of the special result in the second special figure variation display game. Thereby, in the normal mode, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being launched aiming at the second start winning opening 80.

  In the normal mode, even if the player appropriately stops and reduces the number of shot balls, the game ball is restarted by confirming the derivation of the small hit result mode, and the game ball is returned to the second special variation winning device. Since it takes time to reach 39, sufficient prize balls cannot be obtained, and the player's balls still tend to decrease. As countermeasures against such stoppages, shorten the time (fanfare time) from the derivation of the small hit result mode to the opening of the special variable winning device 39, or the opening time of the special variable winning device 39 in the small hit gaming state. Shortening, providing the second special variation winning device 39 below the second region 32b, increasing the path from the firing position to the second special variation winning device 39, and placing the game nail and the accessory to the launch position To increase the arrival time from the first special fluctuation winning device 39 to the second special variation winning device 39.

  As a result of these measures, the second special variable winning device 39 is released within the time from the confirmation of the derivation of the small hit result mode to the restart of the game ball until the game ball reaches the second special variable winning device 39. Preferably, more than half of the time has elapsed or the opening time has ended. In addition, the variation pattern when the small hit result is derived is set to a short variation time (for example, 2 seconds) so that the reach state is not generated, and the possibility of deriving the small hit result mode in the production cannot be predicted. This is more effective because the player cannot predict the derivation of the small hit result mode and can delay the timing of restarting the game ball.

  Next, the gaming state and the progress of the game in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Since the normal game state is the normal mode, it is more advantageous for the player to launch (left-hand) the game ball so that the game ball flows down to the first area 32a and the game ball is won at the start winning opening 36. It is in a state.

  Then, the first special figure variation display game is performed based on the winning at the start winning opening 36, and when the special result is derived in the first special figure variation display game, the first special variation prize winning device 38 is opened. It becomes a gaming state. In this special game state, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, so that the player digests the special game state while left-handed. When the special result type is to set the ST state, the state shifts to the ST state after the special gaming state ends. If the special result type does not set the ST state, the state shifts to the special state after the special game state ends.

  FIG. 10 shows a display example when a special result for setting the ST state is derived. As shown in FIG. 10A, a display indicating that the special result has been derived is performed, and the special game state is started. Then, in the final round in the special game state, as shown in FIG. 10B, it is notified that the ST state (small hit Rush) is reached after the special game state ends. Then, with the start of the ST state, a display for notifying the start of the ST state is made as shown in FIG. In the upper right part of this display, the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the ST state is displayed. This display is continuously displayed during the ST state, and the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. It is updated every time.

  Returning to FIG. 9, since the ST mode and the special state are in the special mode, the player places the game ball so that the game ball flows down to the second area 32b and the game ball is awarded to the second start winning port 80. It is more advantageous to fire (right-handed). As described above, in the period in which the special mode is set, the player can increase the number of balls due to frequent small hits, and is proportional to the number of executions of the special figure display game. The holding ball is going to increase.

  Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed based on the winning at the second start winning opening 80, and when the special result is derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the second special fluctuation prize winning device 39 is opened. Special gaming state. In this special game state, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, so that the player digests the special game state while making a right-hand hit. When a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game, the ST state is always set after the special game state is ended.

  When the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times without special results being derived in the ST state, the ST state ends and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state. Further, when 20 special figure variation display games are executed without a special result being derived in the special state, the special state ends and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state.

  In addition, if the small hit result is derived in any of the normal game state, the ST state, and the special state, the small hit game state is set. When the first special figure variation display game results in a small hit result, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, so that even in the small hit game state, the player digests the small hit game state while left-handed. Further, when the small special hit result is obtained in the second special figure variation display game, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, so that even in the small hit gaming state, the player digests the small hit gaming state while making a right hit. . After the end of the small hit gaming state, the game state before the start of the small hit gaming state is restored.

  In other words, you can continue to play the special figure variation display game or play in the special game state or small hit game state with left-handed in the normal mode and right-handed in the special mode, generating a special result The player does not need to change the firing force due to the occurrence of the small hit result. Therefore, for example, even in a small hit game state with a short opening time, it is possible to reliably win a game ball.

  FIG. 11 shows a display example when the small hit result is derived. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the small hit result mode in the decoration special figure variation display game is different from the identification information (here, “7”) that forms the reach state, and has one identification information (here, one in the order of arrangement). The previous identification information “6”) may be finally stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, from the state where the reach state is formed (here, “7” forms the reach mode), the symbol for small hit (here “small”) as the final stop symbol. ) May be a small hit result mode.

  As described above, the normal mode and the special mode are switched when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the variation time of the special figure variation display game is changed. Moreover, the execution frequency of the special figure variation display game can be increased by shortening the variation time, and the player can advantageously advance the game. In addition, since the predetermined condition for switching between the normal mode and the special mode is the derivation of a specific special result, the player becomes interested in the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied for the derivation of the specific result (special result). Interest can be improved. Further, depending on the type of variation pattern table used, it is possible to have a new gameability of being divided into the first area 32a and the second area 32b, which can enhance the interest.

  From the above, in the gaming machine capable of executing the variable display game for changing the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80), the variable time in the variable display game The variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the change, and one variation pattern table is obtained from the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage means. A variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 100) for determining a pattern, wherein the plurality of variation pattern tables are shorter than a normal variation pattern table that is normally used and a variation pattern selected by the normal variation pattern table. Special variation pattern table with a high selection ratio of variation patterns of variation time, At least with the variation pattern table acquisition unit, a fact that acquire the variation pattern is switched to the special movement pattern table from a normal variation pattern table in response to establishment of a predetermined condition.

  In addition, the predetermined condition for switching from the normal variation pattern table to the special variation pattern table can be established on the condition that at least the predetermined result is derived as the execution result of the variation display game. The predetermined result mentioned here may be any result, such as a big hit result with the operation of the condition device, a small hit result without the operation of the condition device, a loss result, etc., some of which The result of In the present embodiment, a specific result that is a big hit or a small hit is described as an example, but it is also possible to switch the variation pattern table in response to a predetermined loss result.

  The predetermined result is a specific result that can generate either a big hit with the operation of the condition device or a small hit without the operation of the condition device. The start port (start winning port 36, second start winning port) 80) and a launching device that launches game balls to the game area 32 provided with the special variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38, second special variable winning device 39), and a certain number of game balls per certain time And a launch control means for controlling the launch device so that the expected value of the variation time selected in the normal variation pattern table is such that the game device continuously fires a game ball and the variation display game continues. When executed, the expected value of the number of game balls that can be obtained by the small hit calculated for one variable display game is larger than the number of game balls that are fired during the expected value period of the fluctuation time. Like less The expected value of the variation time selected in the special variation pattern table is the expectation of the variation time when the game ball is continuously fired by the launching device and the variation display game is continuously executed. That is, the expected value of the number of game balls that can be acquired by the small hit calculated for one variable display game is larger than the number of game balls that are fired during the value period.

  The start opening includes a first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) capable of executing the first variation display game, and a second start winning opening 80 capable of executing the second variation display game. The probability that the second variation display game is a specific result is set higher than the variation display game, and the variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 100) uses the variation pattern table used for the second variation display game. Either the normal variation pattern table or the special variation pattern table is acquired.

  In addition, the second variation display game is more likely to be a small hit than the first variation display game.

  The game area 32 includes a partition member (center case 40) that divides the game area 32 into a first area 32a and a second area 32b, and the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) is the first. A period in which a game ball that has flowed down the area is provided so that it can win, and a second start winning port 80 is provided so that a game ball that has flowed down the second area can win, and the normal variation pattern table is used. Then, the expected value of the variation time selected in the normal variation pattern table is such that it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball to the first region 32a than to fire the game ball to the second region 32b. In a period in which the special variation pattern table is used, the special variation pattern is set so that it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball to the second region 32b than to launch the game ball to the first region 32a. So that the expected value of the variation time selected by the down table is set.

  In addition, the second start winning opening 80 is provided with a normal variation winning device 37 capable of changing the state between a closed state where a game ball cannot be won or difficult, and an open state where a game ball can be won, and the state of the normal variation winning device 37 An operation state control means for controlling the operation mode of the conversion in any one of the first operation state and the second operation state in which the open state per unit time is longer than the first operation state ( The game control device 100) is provided, and the operation state control means controls in the first operation state during the period in which the normal variation pattern table is used, and controls in the second operation state in the period in which the special variation pattern table is used. Will be.

  Further, the first variation display game and the second variation display game can be executed simultaneously. Thereby, after changing game nature by the kind of start opening, these variable display games from which game nature differs can be run simultaneously, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  In addition, a variable display game that varies the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80) is executed, and the execution result of the variable display game is a specific result. Based on the above, in the gaming machine that opens the special variation winning device (the first special variation winning device 38, the second special variation winning device 39), a variation that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the variation time in the variation display game. Pattern table storage means (game control device 100) and variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device) for acquiring one variation pattern table from a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage means and determining the variation pattern 100) can be changed between a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won or difficult at the start opening and an open state in which the game ball can be won. As an operation of the normal variation winning device 37 and the normal variation winning device 37, either the first operation state or the second operation state in which the time for the open state per unit time is longer than that of the first operation state is set. Operating state control means (game control device 100), and the plurality of variation pattern tables are a normal variation pattern table that is normally used and a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the variation pattern selected in the normal variation pattern table. At least a special variation pattern table having a high selection ratio, and the variation pattern table acquisition unit acquires the special variation pattern table when the second operation state is set by the operation state control unit. It will be.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 14 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 12, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs ( In step S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) is performed for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs. Next, a firing prohibition signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S4). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing prohibition signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S5), an interrupt mode setting process (step S6) for setting the interrupt processing mode is performed, and a process for setting the power supply delay timer is performed (step S6). S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up and a command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  After performing the process of setting the power delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to be checked is set (step S8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc., by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is OFF (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S17). S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether the checksums coincide with each other (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 13 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

  In step S21 of FIG. 13, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Thereafter, 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 S22). If the probability is not high (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the probability is high (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S23), and the high-probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the collective display device 50 is turned on, for example. (Lighting) Data is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of a power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the below-mentioned special figure game process rationally is transmitted to an effect control board (step S25), and it progresses to step S31.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S26), and all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area are cleared to zero. (Step S27), the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (Step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (step S30), and it progresses to step S31.

  Note that the power failure recovery command transmitted in step S25 and the RAM initialization command transmitted in step S30 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and a decoration indicating the number of suspensions in FIGS. A special figure 1 hold number command, a decorative special figure 2 hold number command, and a probability information command indicating a probability state are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed when the power is turned off, the recovery screen command is used. When initialized at power-on, a power-on command is included. Furthermore, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode depending on the model, and a second action count information command indicating the number of remaining games in the second action state are included.

  In step S31, 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 the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to 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 S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers that determine the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number) 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the hit of the usual figure in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in a random number generation circuit. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock. The big hit symbol random number and the hit random number have the same period as the timer interrupt processing that is the processing unit of the program. Is a “low-speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing). In the big hit symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, a so-called “initial value changing method” is adopted in which each initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value every time the random number makes a round. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a random number that is updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times of checking and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 through the port and the data bus is set (step S36), and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when no power failure has occurred, 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 S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 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. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

  The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, 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 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 14 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S101) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input processing (step S102) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S103) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b, general-purpose solenoid 37c) and the like is performed. Note that when a firing prohibition signal is output in step S4 in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to a permitted state.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S104), a random number update process 1 (step S105), and a random number update process 2 (step S106) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 80a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, the upper count switch 39a, A prize opening switch / status monitoring process (step S107) for monitoring errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Also, a special figure 1 game process (step S108) for performing a process relating to the first special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure 2 game process (step S109) for carrying out a process relating to the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure fluctuation display game. A general game process (step S110) is performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 A magnet / radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S112) is performed in which a detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality or a detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S113) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, after performing the process of restoring the saved register data in step S101 (step S114), the process for permitting the interrupt (step S115) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 15 shows the special figure 1 game process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this special figure 1 game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 80a is performed. In this start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the start winning port 36 and the second start winning port 80 that form the first start winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, A game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on a prize in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the game.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball by the lower count switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 and the upper count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39. I do.

  Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is set to zero. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step A4). If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step A4; Y), that is, if time is up or has already been up, refer to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number The special figure 1 game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is obtained using the table (step A6). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A7), and the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  In step A8, if the special figure 1 game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the first special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the first special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, Special figure 1 usual processing (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 fluctuation processing is performed. If the special figure 1 game process number is “1” in step A8, setting of the stop display time of the first special figure variable display game, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display process, etc. The special process 1 fluctuation process (step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit, setting of a fanfare command according to the type of the big hit, A special figure 1 display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  In step A8, if the special figure 1 game process number is "3", the information required for setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, and during the special figure 1 big prize opening opening process. Special figure 1 fanfare / interval processing (step A12) for setting and the like is performed. In step A8, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, an ending command is set. The special figure 1 big prize opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the big prize winning ball remaining ball processing is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure 1 game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, The special figure 1 winning prize remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed. If the special figure 1 game process number is “6” in step A8, the special figure 1 big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process (step A9) is performed. I do.

  In step A8, if the special figure 1 game processing number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, the special figure 1 middle hit processing The special figure 1 small hit fanfare process (step A16) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed. In step A8, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "8", the special figure 1 small hit processing for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for the small hit remaining ball processing, etc. (Step A17) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "9", a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the special figure 1 small hit middle processing, Special figure 1 small hit remaining sphere processing (step A18) for setting information necessary for the special figure 1 small hit end processing is performed. Also, if the special figure 1 game process number is “10” in step A8, the special figure 1 small hit end process (such as setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process (step A9)) ( Step A19) is performed.

  Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A21) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure 1 game process timer is not 0 in step A4 (step A4; N), the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Special Figure 1 Normal Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 routine process (step A9) in the special figure 1 game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure 1 ordinary process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A31). If it is determined that the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (step A31; N), a special figure drawing holding number command corresponding to the updated special figure 1 holding number after the -1 update is prepared (step A32), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A33) is performed. Next, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A34) is performed, a special figure 1 fluctuation process transition setting process (step A35) is performed, and the special figure 1 routine process is terminated.

  Note that at the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure hold number command (step A32), the hold number based on the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is not subtracted, and -1 from the current special figure 1 hold number. A hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared. The process of actually updating the special figure 1 hold number by -1 is performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A34).

  On the other hand, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A31; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A36), and when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A36). N) terminates the special process shown in FIG. If the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A36; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A37), and if the customer waiting demonstration has not been started (step A37; N). ) Saves the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A38).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A39), a command setting process (step A40) is performed, a special figure 1 normal process transition setting process 1 (step A41) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A37 (step A37; Y), the special figure 1 normal process transition setting process 1 (step A41) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A34) in the special figure 1 ordinary process described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 17, first, a special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A51), and the first special figure fluctuation is performed. A hit flag 1 setting process (step A52) for setting shift information, big hit information or small hit information to the hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit or a small hit is performed. In this hit flag 1 setting process, whether or not the special figure 1 big hit random number is a big hit is determined first, and if it is not a big hit, it is determined whether it is a small hit. In other words, it can be said that the small win is drawn when the big hit is not a big hit, and it is drawn out of the gap.

  Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A53) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (design information) is performed. In the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process, when the big hit information is set in the hit flag 1, the stop symbol number corresponding to the big hit symbol random number in the special symbol 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) is acquired. Then, a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. By this process, one special result is selected from a plurality of types of special results. Further, when the small hit information is set in the hit flag 1, a stop symbol number corresponding to the small hit is acquired, and a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. When the big hit information and the small hit information are not set in the hit flag 1, a stop symbol number corresponding to the loss is acquired, and a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. That is, when the game control device 100 derives a specific result (special result, small hit result), it serves as a specific result selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of specific results. It should be noted that a plurality of types may be provided for the gaps and small hits, and the types may be selected even in the case of each result, and these types include a plurality of results that trigger the switching of the variation pattern table. May be. That is, the game control apparatus 100 may be a predetermined result selection unit that selects one of a plurality of types of predetermined results when deriving the predetermined result.

  Thereafter, special figure information setting processing (step A54) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and various information relating to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is referred to. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table is prepared (step A55). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A56) for setting a variation pattern, which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the variation start of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A57) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. In the variation pattern setting process (step A56), the variation pattern table A (see FIG. 6A) is used as a table used when determining the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game when the result is out of place. When the result is a big hit, the variation pattern table B (see FIG. 6B) is selected. When the result is a small hit, the small hit variation pattern table (not shown) is selected.

[Special figure 1 display processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 display process (step A11) in the special figure 1 game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 1 display process, first, the hit flag 1 set in the hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A71), and the RWM hit flag is loaded. A process of clearing one area (step A72) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A73), and if it is determined that the big hit is a big hit (step A73; Y), the first special figure variation display game big hit (special figure 1 big hit) starts. Is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A74), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A75).

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A75), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A76). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A77).

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A78), and a command setting process (step A79) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A80), and a command setting process ( Step A81) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A82), and the command setting process (step A83) is performed.

  Next, the prize winning opening release information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the usual figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A84). Thereafter, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the special winning opening information is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A85). Then, the large prize opening illegal prize number area of the big prize opening (here, the first special variable prize winning device 38) corresponding to the big prize opening information is cleared (step A86), and the big prize corresponding to the big prize opening information is obtained. A fraud monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the mouth prize winning section fraud monitoring period flag area (step A87).

  Next, the special figure game mode flag is loaded (step A88), and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A89). Thereby, the information on the production mode when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later. Thereafter, special figure 1 fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A90) is performed, and the special figure 1 display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the hit flag 1 is not a big hit at step A73 (step A73; N), a fluctuation number update process (step A91) for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game to be in the special mode is performed. Then, it is checked whether the hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A92). If the hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A93; N), that is, if it is a loss, a special figure 1 normal process transition setting process (step A99) is performed. Then, the special figure 1 display process is terminated. In the special figure 1 normal process transition setting process (step A99), a process number “0” relating to the special figure 1 normal process, a flag (big prize illegal monitoring information) defining a special prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like are set. I do.

  If the hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A93; Y), a fanfare command is prepared (step A94) and command setting processing is performed (step A95). Further, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) relating to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A96), and command setting processing is performed (step A96). Step A97). Then, the special figure 1 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A98) is performed, and the special figure 1 display mid-process is terminated.

  Thus, based on the fact that the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game is a small hit result, the special figure 1 small hit fanfare medium process (step A16) shown in FIG. A17), special figure 1 small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) and special figure 1 small hit end processing (step A19) are performed. Through these processes, a small hit gaming state in which the first special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed is performed. In other words, the game control device 100 has a special variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38, second special variable winning device 39) based on the fact that the variable display game (special figure variable display game) has a small hit result. A small hit game generating means for generating a small hit game state for opening / closing the player.

[Variation count update processing]
Next, the details of the number-of-changes update process (step A91) in the above special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the variation number update process, first, it is determined whether the ST state or the special state is being reached (step A101). When not in the ST state or the special state (step A101; N), the variation number update process is terminated. If the ST state or the special state is in effect (step A101; Y), the special mode count is updated by -1 (step A102), and it is determined whether the special mode count is 0 (step A103). As will be described later, the special mode number is set to an initial value (20 or 300 in this case) in accordance with the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in the ST state or the special state at the end of the special game state.

  If the number of special modes is not 0 (step A103; N), that is, if the ST state or special state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number update process is terminated. In addition, when the number of special modes is 0 (step A103; Y), that is, when the ST state or special state ends in this special figure variation display game, a probability information command (normal) at the end of the special mode is issued. Prepare (step A104) and perform command setting processing (step A105).

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of the second operation state is saved in the external output data area (step A106), and a signal relating to the end of the second operation state is saved in the test signal output data area (step A107). Next, the number in the normal game state is saved in the game state display number area (step A108), and the ordinary low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A109). Further, the normal game state flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A110), the probability information command (normal) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A111), and the variation number update process is terminated. .

  The same process as the special figure 1 display process shown in FIG. 18 is performed for the second special figure variable display game in the special figure 2 display process in the special figure 2 game process described later. The variation frequency update process shown in FIG. 19 is also performed in the same manner, and the special mode frequency is updated by -1 regardless of whether the first special diagram variation display game or the second special diagram variation display game is executed. .

  Through the above processing, when the ST state or special state is set due to the occurrence of the special gaming state, the ST state or special state is continued until the set number of special figure variation display games are executed, and thereafter the normal gaming state To move on. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a control means that can continue the ST state and the special state from the end of the special game state until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 big hit ending process (step A15) in the special figure 1 game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 1 big hit end process, first, it is determined whether there is an ST flag that is set when the ST state is a special result to be set (step A71). If there is no ST flag (step A121; N), a signal related to the start of the second operation state is saved in the external information output data area (step A122), and a signal related to the start of the second operation state is stored as test signal output data. Save in the area (step A123).

  Next, the special state number is saved in the game state display number area (step A124), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A125). Then, the special state flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A126), the probability information command (special state) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A127), and the symbol information is stored in the special mode number area. The initial value of the special mode count corresponding to is saved (step A134).

  In this case, a special result that does not set the ST state is derived as the special result, and the special state is set after the special gaming state is ended by this processing. In the special state, the normal probability state is set as the state of the probability of being a big hit in the special figure variation display game, the second operation state is set as the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37, When a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the special figure variation display game is selected, a special mode for selecting a variation pattern using a special variation pattern table is set. Also, by setting the special mode count initial value in accordance with the symbol information in the special mode count area, the special state is ended and the normal game state is set by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (20 times). Become so.

  On the other hand, if there is an ST flag (step A121; Y), a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A128), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A129). Next, the number in the ST state is saved in the game state display number area (step A130), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A131). Then, the ST state flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A132), the probability information command (ST state) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A133), and the symbol information is stored in the special mode number area. The initial value of the special mode count corresponding to is saved (step A134).

  In this case, a special result for setting the ST state is derived as a special result, and this process sets the ST state after the special gaming state is finished. In the ST state, a high probability state is set as the state of the probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game, and the second operation state is set as the operation mode of the ordinary variation display game and the ordinary variation winning device 37, When a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the special figure variation display game is selected, a special mode for selecting a variation pattern using a special variation pattern table is set. In addition, by setting the special mode number in accordance with the symbol information in the special mode number area, the ST state is ended and the normal game state is set by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (300 times). become.

  After performing the process of saving the initial value of the special mode number corresponding to the symbol information (step A134) in the special mode number field, a probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step S134). A135), command setting processing (step A136) is performed. Then, the process number “0” related to the special figure 1 routine process is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step A137), and a signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A138). A signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A139). Thereafter, the ST flag area is reset (step A140), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A141), and the special figure 1 big hit ending process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
FIG. 21 shows the special figure 2 game process (step S109) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this special figure 2 game process, a process equivalent to the process of steps A3 to A21 in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 15) is performed for the second special figure variation display game. In this special figure 2 game process, if the special figure 2 game process timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A201). The minimum value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set to zero. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step A202). When the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step A202; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number. The special figure 2 game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A203), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is obtained using the table (step A204). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A205), and the game branch process (step A206) is performed according to the game process number.

  In step A206, when the special figure 2 game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the second special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the change start setting of the second special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, Special figure 2 normal processing (step A207) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 changing process is performed. When the special figure 2 game process number is “1” in step A206, setting of the stop display time of the second special figure variable display game, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display processing, etc. The special figure 2 changing process (step A208) is performed.

  In step A206, when the special figure 2 game process number is “2”, if the game result of the second special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit, Special figure 2 display processing (step A209) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 fanfare / interval processing.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “3” in step A206, the information necessary for setting the opening time of the special prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, and during the special figure 2 big prize opening opening process. Special figure 2 fanfare / interval processing (step A210) for setting and the like is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “4” in step A206, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if the big round is the final round, A special figure 2 large winning opening opening process (step A211) for setting information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing is performed (step A211).

  In step A206, if the special figure 2 game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, or special figure 2 Special figure 2 big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A212) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “6” in step A206, the special figure 2 big hit end process (step A213) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process (step A207), etc. I do.

  In step A206, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the special winning mouth opening time / opening pattern setting, fanfare command setting, special figure 2 middle hit processing when a small hit occurs The special figure 2 small hit fanfare process (step A214) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed. In step A206, if the special figure 2 game process number is "8", the special figure 2 small hits process for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for the small hit remaining ball process, etc. (Step A215) is performed.

  In step A206, when the special figure 2 game process number is "9", a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the special figure 2 small hit middle process, The special figure 2 small hit remaining sphere process (step A216) for setting information necessary for the special figure 2 small hit end process is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is "10" in step A206, the special figure 1 small hit end process (such as setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 2 routine process (step A207)) ( Step A217) is performed.

  Next, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A218), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A219) related to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure 2 game process timer is not 0 in step A202 (step A202; N), the process proceeds to step A218, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Special Figure 2 Regular Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 routine process (step A207) in the special figure 2 game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 ordinary process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A221). Then, when the special figure 2 holding number is 0 (step A221; Y), the special figure 2 ordinary process is terminated. If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A221; N), a special figure drawing hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number after the -1 update is prepared (step A222), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A223) is performed. Next, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A224) is performed, a special figure 2 fluctuation process transition setting process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure 2 ordinary process is terminated.

  Note that at the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure hold number command (step A222), the hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure variation display game, and the current special figure 2 hold number is −1. The reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number is prepared. The process of actually updating the special figure 2 hold count by -1 is performed in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A224).

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A224) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 23, first, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A231), and the second special figure fluctuation is performed. A hit flag 2 setting process (step A232) for setting shift information, big hit information or small hit information to the hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit or a small hit is performed. In this hit flag 2 setting process, it is first determined whether or not the special figure 2 big hit random number is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit, it is determined whether it is a small hit. In other words, it can be said that the small win is drawn when the big hit is not a big hit, and it is drawn out of the gap.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A233) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A234) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A235). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A236) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A237) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. In the variation pattern setting process (step A236), the variation pattern table C or D (see FIG. 7) is used as a table used when determining the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game when the result is out of place. When the result is a big hit, the variation pattern table B (see FIG. 6B) is selected, and when the result is a small hit, the small hit variation pattern table (not shown) is selected.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure information setting process (step A234) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure information setting process, it is first determined whether or not the special mode is in effect (ST state or special state) (step A241). When not in the special mode (step A241; N), the fluctuation pattern selection group information table in the normal mode is set (step A242). If it is during the special mode (step A241; Y), a variation pattern selection group information table for the special mode is set (step A243). Thus, when the result is out of the normal mode and the result is out of order, the variation pattern table C is used, and when the result is out of the special mode and out of the result, the variation pattern table D is used. become.

  Then, the number of special figure hold corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag is loaded (step A244), the fluctuation pattern selection group information corresponding to the special figure hold number is acquired and saved in the variable distribution information 1 area (step A245). . As a result, in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area, the type of special figure (in this case, special figure 2) that starts the fluctuation, the number-of-holds information that is information related to the number of starting memories for the type of special figure, and the special mode Fluctuation distribution information 1 obtained from the game state information including information on whether or not is saved. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is used to select a fluctuation group later. A variation group includes a plurality of variation patterns. When determining a variation pattern, the variation group is first selected, and then one variation pattern is selected from the variation group. ing.

  Next, a distribution base pointer table is set (step A246), and a distribution base pointer corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A247). Further, the effect mode number is added to the acquired pointer (step A248), the value after the addition is saved in the variable distribution information 2 area (step A249), and the special figure information setting process is terminated. Thereby, the variable distribution information 2 obtained from the stop symbol pattern information and the production mode information is saved in the variable distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is used to select a fluctuation group later. Note that the effect mode is set to one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes according to the probability state, whether the mode is a special mode, the progress of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (step A236) in the above-described special figure 2 variation start process will be described. Note that the fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation that is a fluctuation aspect from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group selection address table is set (step A261), and the address of the latter half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step A262). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol pattern is a discontinuation stop symbol pattern (step A263). If the stop symbol pattern is not a slippage stop symbol pattern (step A263; N), the target variation pattern random number 1 storage area (the number of holdings) 1) is loaded and prepared (step A266).

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol pattern is a slippage stop symbol pattern (step A263; Y), the address of the table corresponding to the variable distribution information 1 is acquired from the table prepared in step A262 (step A264). Next, the acquired address is prepared as the address of the latter-half variation group (step A265), and the variation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A266).

  When the stop symbol pattern is an outlier stop symbol pattern, the address is acquired by taking into account the variable distribution information 1 obtained from the hold number information that is information related to the start memory number, so that the change pattern depends on the start memory number. The selection mode is made different.

  Thereafter, a 2-byte distribution process (step A 267) is performed, the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A 268), and the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area (holding number 1) The fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded and prepared (Step A269). Then, a sorting process (step A270) is performed, the latter half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and saved in the latter half variation number area (step A271). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, a first half variation group table is set (step A272), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the variation distribution information 1 and 2 (including the determined second half variation number) (step A273). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A274), and a random number is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A275). ). Thereafter, a sorting process (step A276) is performed, the first variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and saved in the first variation number area (step A277), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the variation start information setting process (step A237) in the above-described special figure 2 variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number storage areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared (step A281). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A282), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A283). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (step A284), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (step A285).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A286), and the added value is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A287). Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is prepared (step A288), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second variation number is prepared (step A289), and command setting processing is performed (step A290). . Next, the special symbol hold number corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is updated by −1 (step A291), the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is set (step A292), and the random number storage region is shifted. (Step A293), and clears the free area after the shift to 0 (Step A294).

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern is cited, and the command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 big hit end process (step A213) in the special figure 2 game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 jackpot end processing, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A301), and a signal related to the start of high probability is stored in the test signal output data area. Save (step A302).

  Next, the ST state number is saved in the game state display number area (step A303), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A304). Then, the ST state flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A305), the probability information command (ST state) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A306), and the symbol information is stored in the special mode number area. The initial value of the special mode count corresponding to is saved (step A307).

  In the case of the second special figure variation display game, the ST state is set after the special game state is ended regardless of the type of the special result. In the ST state, a high probability state is set as a state of a probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game, and a second operation state is set as an operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. This is a state in which a special mode for selecting a variation pattern using a special variation pattern table is set when a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the variation display game is selected. In addition, by setting the special mode number in accordance with the symbol information in the special mode number area, the ST state is ended and the normal game state is set by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (300 times). become.

  After performing the process (step A307) of saving the initial value of the special mode number corresponding to the symbol information in the special mode number area (step A307), the probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A308), command setting processing (step A309) is performed. Then, the process number “0” related to the special figure 2 routine process is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step A310), the signal regarding the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A311), A signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A312). Thereafter, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A313), and the special figure 2 jackpot ending process is terminated.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG.

[1st main processing]
In the 1st main process, as shown in FIG. 28, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and various initialization processes such as CPU initialization, RAM initial value setting, random number initialization, and the like are performed (step C2). Then, various interrupt timers are started (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4).

  In this 1st main process, a loop process is then performed as the main loop process. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C5), and an effect button input process (step C6) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Next, a game control command analysis process (step C7) is performed. In this game control command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a scene control process to be described later is performed. Process to classify commands for

  Next, a test mode process (step C8), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set to the test mode, the subsequent game processing is not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., processing for controlling these (steps C12 to C14 described later) ) Is controlled. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine 10 is powered off.

  Next, a first scene control process (step C9) related to the control of the game effect is performed, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step C10) for performing a process related to error notification is performed, and a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 An effect command editing process (step C11) is performed. Next, a sound control process (step C12) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), a decoration control process (step C13) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 ), Motor / SOL control processing (step C14) for controlling the motors and solenoids of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 is performed. Next, a random number update process (step C15) for updating the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C5).

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 of the effect control device 300 performs 2nd main processing shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing (step C21) for initializing the CPU is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step C22), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step C23). Next, VDP initialization processing for initializing VDP 313 (step C24) is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step C25). Next, initialization processing of various control processes (step C26) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step C27).

  In the 2nd main process, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step C28), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step C29). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step C29). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step C29; Y), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C30).

  Next, a received command check process (step C31) is performed. In this received command check process, it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and the 2nd scene control process is performed. Process to classify commands for Next, a 2nd scene control process (step C32) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process, a notice character or the like or a display priority order is set, and an effect image corresponding to the progress of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41.

  Next, background processing (step C33) for setting the background is performed. In this background process, a process of displaying a background according to the gaming state (whether there is a probability state or a waiting state for customers), the gaming mode, the production mode, the reach scene, and the like is performed. Subsequently, a variation display process (step C34) which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and the display device is linked to the display of the special figure 1 hold display and the special figure 2 hold display. The hold display process (step C35) for setting the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on 41 is performed. In the hold display processing, processing related to display of a pre-effect (pre-reading effect) that changes the display mode of the decoration special-purpose start memory display is also performed based on the pre-effect information stored in the start storage area.

  Next, a customer waiting demo process (step C36) regarding the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In this customer waiting demonstration process, processing relating to setting of a customer waiting screen for displaying characters, videos, etc., processing relating to setting of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen, and the like are performed. Next, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step C37) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing the system cycle wait flag (step C28).

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step C9) in the 1st main process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the 1st scene control process, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not it is in the test mode (step C51). If it is determined in step C51 that the test mode is being executed (step C51; Y), the 1st scene control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C51 that the test mode is not in effect (step C51; N), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step C52). This scene change command includes various commands related to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 (power-on command, power failure recovery command, customer waiting demo command, variation command, fanfare command, round command, interval command, Ending command etc.).

  If it is determined in step C52 that a scene change command has been received (step C52; Y), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step C53), and the current scene change command acquired is received. It is determined whether or not the game state is valid, that is, whether or not the command is valid (step C54). If it is determined in step C54 that the command is valid (step C54; Y), the received command is saved (step C55), an effect request flag is set (step C56), and the command identifier of the received command Branch processing (step C57) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step C52 that no scene change command has been received (step C52; N), or if it is determined that the command is not valid in step C54 (step C54; N), the command of the received command Branch processing based on the identifier (step C57) is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step C57), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step C58) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed. When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step C59) is performed to perform processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step C60) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  When a change command is received, a changing process (step C61) for performing a process related to the execution of the decorative special figure changing display game is performed. In the changing process, information necessary to play the decorative special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure fluctuation display game, for example, the production (fluctuation) is based on information included in the fluctuation command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, fluctuation pattern information, etc.). Set the pattern and variation time. When a stop information command is received, a special figure extended display time corresponding to the stop display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game is also set.

  Since the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game can be executed at the same time, the processing for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed in the changing process. Processing is performed separately and in parallel. The command transmitted from the game control device 100 includes information that makes it possible to identify which game it belongs to. Based on this information, processing for the corresponding game is performed.

  When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step C62), which is processing related to the start of the special gaming state and the small hit gaming state, is performed. When a round command is received, an in-round process (step C63) that is a process related to a round game is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step C64) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step C65), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state, is performed.

  After performing the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step C57), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a hold number command reception process (step C66) is performed, in which a process based on a hold number command (Special Figure 1 Hold Number Command, Special Figure 2 Hold Number Command) including information related to the increase or decrease of the start memory is performed. A decoration special figure command reception process (step C67) is performed for performing a process based on a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol of the figure variation display game.

  Next, a corresponding value is internally set based on a probability information command including information on the probability state (whether it is a high probability state, whether it is a second operation state, whether it is a special mode, etc.) At the same time, a probability information command reception process (step C68) is performed in which a background command is transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312. Next, based on a pre-determination command (a pre-reading symbol command, a pre-reading variation pattern command) including a result of a pre-reading process for pre-determining the result of the special symbol variation display game based on the start-up memory before the execution of the special symbol variation display game. The pre-determination process (step C69) which performs a process is performed, and the 1st scene control process is complete | finished. Thus, by performing the probability information command reception process (step C68) before the prior determination process (step C69) and monitoring the change in the probability information, it is possible to perform a highly reliable prior determination.

  Through the processing as described above, the effect control device 300 performs display control and effect control of the decorative special figure variation display game performed on the display device 41. In the above-described embodiment, the game control device 100 controls switching between the special mode and the normal mode. However, the effect control device 300 may control switching between the special mode and the normal mode. In this case, in the changing process (step C61), at least the process for determining the change time is performed, and the change time for the special mode and the change time for the normal mode according to the situation at the time of this determination. Set either of these. Thus, if the production control device 300 controls the switching between the normal mode and the special mode, it is possible to bring about a change in the appearance by controlling the production control device 300 as in the slot machine. Furthermore, if it controls by the production | presentation control apparatus 300, it will also become possible to determine whether it transfers to ST state by the operation mode of the production | production button 25. FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the normal gaming state, the ST state, and the special state are set as the gaming state. However, as described above, the probability state that is a big hit in the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state. There is a high probability state, the operation mode of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 has a first operation state and a second operation state, and the variation pattern selection mode that is the execution mode of the special figure variation display game is There are normal mode and special mode. These can be set and changed independently, and according to these setting modes, the first to eighth gaming states can be configured as shown in FIG.

  Then, for example, these gaming states are selected based on the type of special result or based on the result of the lottery performed based on the derivation of the special result, and the game state is shifted to one of the gaming states after the special gaming state ends. To do. Of course, the gaming state may be shifted by the establishment of conditions other than the derivation of the special result such as the derivation of the small hits.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the special mode is set in both the ST state and the special state (transition to the eighth game state or the fourth game state), but in the special state, the normal mode is not set. May be set (transition to the third gaming state), or may be switched to the normal gaming state (transition to the first gaming state) instead of the special state. If it does in this way, it can be said whether it shifts to special mode whether it transfers to ST state.

  In addition, when it is a special result in which a high probability state is set, the ST flag is set to shift to the ST state (eighth gaming state), but this is a special result in which a high probability state is set. However, there may be a case where the ST state is not set without setting the ST flag. That is, a case where a high probability state and a special mode are set (transition to the eighth gaming state) and a case where a high probability state and a normal mode are set (transition to the seventh gaming state) are provided, and the transition is made to any state. Select whether to do according to the type of special result. In this way, the gaming state can be made more diverse, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In other words, the variable display game that changes the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80) is executed, and the execution result of the variable display game becomes the specific result. Based on the above, in the gaming machine that generates the special gaming state, the variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the variation time in the variation display game, and the variation pattern table storage means A variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 100) that acquires one variation pattern table among a plurality of stored variation pattern tables and determines a variation pattern; and when deriving a specific result, a plurality of types of specific results Specific result selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one of them, and the probability of the specific result being the normal probability And a probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting any one of the high probability states higher than the normal probability state, and the plurality of variation pattern tables include a normal variation pattern table that is normally used, At least a special variation pattern table that has a higher selection ratio of variation patterns having a variation time shorter than the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern table, and the probability setting means selects the type of the specific result selected by the specific result selection means. The probability after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the fluctuation pattern table acquisition means, and the fluctuation pattern table obtaining means normally changes when the specific result is selected from the special results for which the probability setting means sets the high probability state. A change pattern may be acquired by switching from the pattern table to the special change pattern table. Here, the specific result includes a result of a big hit with the operation of the condition device, a result of a small hit without the operation of the condition device, and the like.

  In addition, the predetermined condition for shifting to the ST state can be satisfied by deriving the special result, but the predetermined condition for shifting to the ST state may be satisfied constantly or with a predetermined probability by deriving the small hit result. Further, whether or not to enter the ST state is determined according to the type of the special result derived, but it may be determined by a separate lottery, or an inflow portion is provided inside the special variable prize winning device. If a game ball flows into the inflow portion in the game state, the ST state may be set.

  Moreover, although the trigger for switching from the normal mode to the special mode is derived as the special result, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be all or part of a case where a predetermined special result among the special results is derived or a special result (probability per hit) for setting a high probability state is derived. Moreover, it may be the occurrence of a reach or a specific reach, or it may be that a predetermined lottery is won. Moreover, it is good also as a case where a predetermined period has passed since derivation | leading-out of a small hit or the special result or derivation | leading-off.

  The predetermined period is, for example, a predetermined number of special figure variation display games executed or a predetermined time. Further, the predetermined period may be one specified value, or may be changed by being determined by lottery. Furthermore, the predetermined period may be extended by satisfying certain conditions. In addition, when a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed as conditions, both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be counted together. May be counted. Alternatively, a mission effect that imposes a predetermined condition for a certain period may be performed, and the special mode may be switched based on fulfilling the mission by satisfying the predetermined condition. These conditions may be used as a trigger for switching from the special mode to the normal mode. Further, an RTC (real time clock) that measures the actual date and time may be provided, and the normal mode and the special mode may be switched according to the information of the RTC, that is, according to the date and time.

  In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game can be executed simultaneously, but when one special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the other special figure fluctuation display game is not executed. You may do it. In this case, either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed with priority. Alternatively, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in the order of occurrence of the start memory. The figure variation display game may be executed sequentially.

  Note that the configuration of the game board 30 and the configuration of the game state may be as follows. As shown in FIG. 32, an ordinary variable winning device 37 having a second starting winning port 80 may be provided below the starting winning port 36. In this case, when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the closed state, since the starting winning port 36 exists, the second starting winning port 80 cannot be won. In addition, the second special variation winning device 39 is provided in the first area 32a, and is configured to always fire a game ball to the first area 32a. It should be noted that it is possible to aim at both the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 regardless of whether the game ball flows down to the first area 32a or the second area 32b. The game ball that has flowed down 32b may be prevented from winning in either the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37. Also, if the normal variation display game is not won in the first operation state and the normal variation prize winning device 37 is not allowed to win in the closed state, the second start winning opening 80 in the normal mode can be obtained. Winning can be prevented.

  FIG. 33 shows another example of game state distribution. Here, the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game is 1/300 in the normal probability state and 1/30 in the high probability state. Further, the probability of winning a small hit is 1/300 in the first special figure variation display game and 1/5 in the second special figure fluctuation display game.

  The probability that the high probability state is set after the end of the special gaming state is 70%. When the high probability state is set, the high probability until the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times after the end of the special gaming state. The state continues and then becomes a normal probability state. In addition, the probability that the second operation state is set after the end of the special gaming state is 70%. When the second operation state is set, 300 special figure variable display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state. The second operating state continues until the first operating state is reached. In addition, the probability that the special mode is set after the end of the special gaming state is 70%. When the special mode is set, the special mode is executed until 300 special figure change display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state. Continues, and then the normal mode is entered.

  As a result, after the special game state ends, the game state shifts to any one of the first to eighth game states, and when the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times without special results being derived, the game state returns to the first game state. It becomes. In this way, the gaming state can be varied, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. It should be noted that, by adjusting the game state transition condition, it is possible to make transition to only some predetermined game states among the first to eighth game states.

  In addition to this, for example, in the case of a high probability state, a gaming machine that performs a lottery transition to a normal probability state (so-called falling lottery) every time the special figure variation display game is executed, and the fifth gaming state after the end of the special gaming state However, it may be possible to expect the next special result to be derived. However, the number of held balls may be reduced, and the player may shift to the first gaming state or the second gaming state based on winning the falling lottery. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of balls that can be dropped after the fall, and not only the expectation for the avoidance of the fall, but also the expectation for the state after the fall, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can.

  FIG. 34 shows another example of the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a normal variation winning device 37 that includes a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that can be converted into a state in which the starting winning opening 36 is opened in an inverted “C” shape at the top so that game balls can easily flow in. It is assumed that the normally variable winning device 37 is not provided in the second start winning port 80. The start winning opening 36 can be won even when the normally variable winning device 37 is closed. In the case of such a configuration, it is configured so that the game balls that have flowed down the second area 32b do not win the start winning opening 36, thereby suppressing the release of the game balls to the second area 32b in the normal mode. It is desirable to do so. Furthermore, if a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game, if only the 2R special game state is generated, it is possible to further suppress the release of the game ball to the second area 32b in the normal mode. it can.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of the transition of the game state when the game board 30 shown in FIG. 34 is used. The left-handed game 1 state corresponds to the first game state shown in FIG. In the left-handed game 1 state, when a special result per normal game in which the normal probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the state shifts to the left-handed game 2 state after the special game state ends. Further, in the left-handed game 1 state, when a special result per probability change in which a high probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the state shifts to the left-handed game 3 state after the special game state ends.

  The left-handed game 2 state corresponds to the third game state shown in FIG. In this left-handed game 2 state, when a special result per probability change in which a high probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the state shifts to the left-handed game 3 state after the special game state ends. In addition, in the left-handed game 2 state, when a special number of special figure change display games are executed a predetermined number of times without deriving a special result, the left-handed game 1 state is entered. Furthermore, in the left-handed game 2 state, when a special result per normal game in which the normal probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the left-handed game 2 state is entered again after the special game state ends.

  The left-handed game state 3 corresponds to the seventh game state shown in FIG. In this left-handed game 3 state, when a special result per normal where a normal probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the game shifts to left-handed game 1 after the special game state ends. In addition, in the left-handed game 3 state, if a special number of special figure change display games are executed without a special result being derived, the left-handed game 4 state is entered. Furthermore, in the left-handed game 3 state, when a special result per probability change in which a high probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the left-handed game 3 state is again obtained after the special game state ends.

  The left-handed game state 4 corresponds to the fifth game state shown in FIG. In the left-handed game 4 state, when a special result per normal where a normal probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the game shifts to the left-handed game 3 after the special game state ends. Further, in the left-handed game 4 state, when a special result per probability change in which a high probability state is set after the special game state is derived, the left-handed game 3 state is again obtained after the special game state ends. Furthermore, in the left-handed game 4 state, when the small hit result is derived in the first special figure variation display game, the game shifts to the small hit Rush mode 1 after the end of the small hit game state.

  The small hit Rush mode 1 corresponds to the sixth gaming state shown in FIG. 31, and here, a right-handed game is played. In this small hit Rush mode 1, if a special result of normal hit in which the normal probability state is set after the special gaming state is derived in the second special figure variable display game, the small hit Rush mode 2 after the special gaming state ends. Migrate to In addition, in the small hit Rush mode 1, when a special result of probability variation in which a high probability state is set after the special gaming state is derived in the second special figure variation display game, the left-handed game 3 is terminated after the special gaming state ends. Transition to the state. When the small hit result is derived in the small hit Rush mode 1, the small hit Rush mode 1 is again set after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  The small hit Rush mode 2 corresponds to the second gaming state shown in FIG. 31, and here, a right-handed game is played. In this small hit Rush mode 2, when a special result of normal hit in which the normal probability state is set after the special game state is derived in the second special figure variation display game, the left-handed game 2 state after the end of the special game state Migrate to In addition, in the small hit Rush mode 2, when a special result of probability variation in which a high probability state is set after the special gaming state is derived in the second special figure variation display game, the left-handed game 3 is terminated after the special gaming state is finished. Transition to the state. When the small hit result is derived in the small hit Rush mode 2, the small hit Rush mode 2 is again set after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit Rush mode, the player's ball tends to increase mainly due to the small hit. In the small hit Rush mode 2, the player's possession for the period until winning the special result with a probability of 1/300. The sphere will increase. With a conventional gaming machine, a significant increase in the number of balls could not be expected unless the high probability state continued. However, with this configuration of the gaming machine, an increase in the number of balls may be desired even in the normal probability state. Rather, it has an unprecedented gameability that it can increase the number of balls when staying in the small hit Rush mode 2 for a long period of time without generating a special result. In addition, the transition to the small hit Rush mode needs to go through a plurality of gaming states, which is a privilege for players who have cleared such complicated conditions, and depends on the expectation of the transition to the small hit Rush mode. The interest can be improved.

  FIG. 36 shows another example of the configuration of the game board 30. In this game board 30, the normal variation winning device 37 is not provided in any of the starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 80. Even with such a configuration, by providing a function for switching between the normal mode and the special mode, it is possible to create a state in which the player's ball tends to decrease and a state in which the player has a tendency to increase, and unprecedented gameplay You can have it. In the case of such a configuration, it is configured so that the game balls that have flowed down the second area 32b do not win the start winning opening 36, thereby suppressing the release of the game balls to the second area 32b in the normal mode. It is desirable to do. Furthermore, if a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game, if only the 2R special game state is generated, it is possible to further suppress the release of the game ball to the second area 32b in the normal mode. it can.

  As described above, the configuration of the game board 30 is changed, the probability of winning a big win in the special figure fluctuation display game, the operation mode of the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, the special figure fluctuation display game Various game machines with different tastes can be configured by setting various selection conditions for the variation pattern, which is an execution mode.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification example determines whether to shift to the ST state by lottery.

[Transition lottery processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the transition lottery process shown in FIG. 37 is performed at the time of setting the fanfare in the special figure 1 fanfare / interval process (step A11). In this transfer lottery process, first, a determination value corresponding to the type of special result is set (step A331). Thereby, the probability of shifting to the ST state is set according to the type of special result (the value of the jackpot symbol random number). For example, the determination value is set so that the transition probability to the ST state is 15%, 50%, or 100% according to the type of special result.

  Then, a transfer lottery random number is acquired (step A332), and it is determined whether the acquired transfer lottery random number matches the determination value, that is, whether the transfer lottery is won (step A333). When the transfer lottery random number matches the determination value, that is, when the transfer lottery is won (step A333; Y), the ST flag is set (step A334), and the transfer lottery process is terminated. As a result, the ST state is set in the special figure 1 big hit end process (step A15). If the transfer lottery random number does not match the determination value, that is, if the transfer lottery is not won (step A333; N), the transfer lottery process is terminated. As a result, a special state is set in the special figure 1 big hit ending process (step A15). As a result, in addition to the derivation of the special result, the player becomes interested in the type of the special result, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the lottery result of the transfer lottery is notified to the player by displaying a predetermined game on the display device 41. FIG. 38 shows a notification example of the transition to the ST state in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 38A, a display indicating that the special result has been derived is performed, and the special game state is started. Then, in the final round in the special game state, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), a notification game for informing whether there is a transition to the ST state (small hit Rush) after the special game state is ended is started.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (d), in this notification game, first, a “sorry” region for notifying the transition to the ST state and a “Rush” region for notifying the transition to the ST state. However, a moving display that sequentially displays in a predetermined display color is performed. Then, the game is a roulette-like game in which the game state is notified by an area displayed in a predetermined display color after the movement display is ended based on the passage of the predetermined time or the operation of the effect button 25. In FIG. 38 (d), the notification game is finished with the “Rush” area finally displayed in a predetermined display color, and the transition to the ST state is notified, After the game state ends, the ST state is entered.

  37. When the fanfare is set in the special figure 2 fanfare / interval process (step A210), the transition lottery process shown in FIG. 37 is performed, and the special figure 2 big hit end process is also the same as the special figure 1 big hit end process. A similar process may be used to set the transition to the ST state with a predetermined probability. It is also possible to shift to the ST state by deriving the small hit result, and to set a plurality of types for the small hit result mode, and to change the transition probability to the ST state depending on the type of the small hit result mode. In this case, the small hit result is derived as shown in FIG. 38B, and the notification game shown in FIGS. 38B and 38C is displayed in the small hit gaming state based on the small hit result. .

  In addition, when the transition lottery is not won, a game state in which the normal mode is set may be set instead of the special state in which the special mode is set. In other words, the transition lottery may be a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special mode. That is, the game control device 100 may be a transition lottery unit that performs a transition lottery to determine whether or not to establish a predetermined condition for switching from the normal variation pattern table to the special variation pattern table based on the derivation of the specific result. Also, instead of setting the transition probability according to the type of special result, the transition probability may be set by lottery. In addition, the presence or absence of the transition to the ST state is determined before the start of the notification game, and the determination result is simply notified in the notification game, but the effect button 25 is input to the game control device 100. It may be determined whether or not to shift to the ST state at the operation timing of the effect button 25 in the notification game.

  Furthermore, a plurality of types may also be provided for outliers and small hits, and the types may be selected even in the case of each result, and among these types, a plurality of results that trigger the transition lottery are included. Also good. That is, the game control device 100 performs a transfer lottery that determines whether or not to establish a predetermined condition for switching from the normal variation pattern table to the special variation pattern table based on the derivation of the predetermined result (including the specific result and the outlier result). It may be a transfer lottery means. Then, the winning probability of the transfer lottery may be set according to the type of the predetermined result.

  From the above, based on the derivation of the predetermined result, the transition lottery means (game control device 100) for performing the transition lottery for determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a plurality of types of identification when deriving the predetermined result Predetermined result selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one of the results, and the transition lottery means sets the probability of determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of the predetermined result derived Will be doing.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can change the probability of a small hit result.

  FIG. 39 shows the small hit probability in the gaming machine of this modification. The first special figure variation display game is always 1/300 regardless of the derivation probability of the special result (normal probability state or high probability state) and the game mode (normal mode or special mode). For the second special figure variation display game, 1/300 is set as the small hit normal probability in the normal mode, and 1/5 is set as the small hit high probability in the special mode.

  The small hit probability is controlled by the game control device 100 based on the state of the special figure game mode flag. When the ST state flag and the special state flag are set as the special figure game mode flag (steps A126 and A132). , A305) is set with a high probability of small hits. When the normal game state flag is set as the special figure game mode flag (step A110), the small hit normal probability is set. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a small hit probability setting means for setting the small hit probability as either a small hit normal probability or a high small hit probability higher than the small hit normal probability.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from making a right hit in the normal mode in anticipation of a small hit, and it is easy to generate a small hit with the transition to the special mode. It is possible to have a lot of playability and enhance interest.

  Based on the above, the predetermined result that can trigger the switching of the variation pattern table is a specific result that can generate either a big hit with the operation of the condition device or a small hit without the operation of the condition device. It comprises a small hit probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the probability of winning to either a small hit normal probability or a high small hit probability higher than the small hit normal probability, In a variation display game using the normal variation pattern table, a small hit normal probability can be set, and in a variation display game using the special variation pattern table, a small hit high probability can be set.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to shift to a special mode after a standby state in which a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure 1 jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 20, a special figure 1 jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 40 is performed. In this special figure 1 jackpot ending process, when there is an ST flag (step A121; Y), a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A128), and a signal related to the start of high probability is tested. Save in the signal output data area (step A129). Then, the ST standby flag is set (step A341), and the number in the standby state is saved in the game state display number area (step A342). If there is no ST flag (step A121; N), the number in the standby state is saved in the game state display number area (step A342).

  After performing the process of saving the number in the standby state in the game state display number area (step A342), the ordinary low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A343). Then, the standby state flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A344), the probability information command (standby state) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A345), and the standby mode is entered in the standby mode number area. The initial count value (here, 30) is saved (step A346). Thereafter, the processing of steps A135 to A141 is performed, and the special figure 1 big hit end processing is ended.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
Also, instead of the special figure 2 jackpot end process shown in FIG. 27, the special figure 2 jackpot end process shown in FIG. 41 is performed. In this special figure 2 jackpot end process, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A301), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A302). . Then, the number in the waiting state is saved in the game state display number area (step A351), and the ordinary low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A352).

  The standby state flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A353), the probability information command (standby state) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A354), and the standby mode is entered in the standby mode number area. The initial number of times (here, 30) is saved (step A355). Thereafter, the ST standby flag is set (step A356), the processing of steps A308 to A313 is performed, and the special figure 2 jackpot end processing is terminated.

  By the special figure 1 big hit end process and the special figure 2 big hit end process, the standby state is set as the gaming state after the special gaming state ends. In the standby state, a normal probability state or a high probability state is set according to the type of special result as a state of the probability of winning a big win in the special figure variation display game. When the first operation state is set and a variation pattern that is an execution mode of the special figure variation display game is selected, a normal mode for selecting a variation pattern using a normal variation pattern table is set.

[Variation count update processing]
Further, instead of the fluctuation count update process shown in FIG. 19, the fluctuation count update process shown in FIG. 42 is performed. In this variation count update process, a standby count update process (step A361) is performed.

[Standby count update processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the standby count update process, first, it is determined whether or not the standby state is set (step A371). When not in the standby state (step A371; N), the standby number update process is terminated. If the standby mode is in progress (step A371; Y), the standby mode count is updated by -1 (step A372), and it is determined whether the standby mode count is 0 (step A373). Note that the number of standby modes is set to an initial value (here, 30) in accordance with the number of executions of the special figure variation display game to be in the standby state at the end of the special game state as described above.

  When the number of standby modes is not 0 (step A373; N), that is, when the standby state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the standby number update process is terminated. If the number of standby modes is 0 (step A373; Y), that is, if the standby state ends in the current special figure variation display game, it is determined whether there is an ST standby flag (step A374).

  If there is no ST standby flag, a signal related to the start of the second operation state is saved in the external information output data area (step A375), and a signal related to the start of the second operation state is saved in the test signal output data area (step A376). ). Next, the number in the special state is saved in the game state display number area (step A377), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A378). Then, the special state flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A379), the probability information command (special state) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A380), and the special mode is stored in the special mode number area. The initial count value (here, 20) is saved (step A385). As a result, the standby state is ended and the special state is started.

  On the other hand, if there is an ST standby flag (step A374; Y), the number in the ST state is saved in the game state display number area (step A381), and the normal high probability & general power support is stored in the general game mode flag area. The flag is saved (step A382). Then, the ST state flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A383), the probability information command (ST state) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A384), and the special mode is stored in the special mode number area. The initial number of times (300 here) is saved (step A385). Thereby, the standby state ends and the ST state is started.

  Thereafter, probability information commands corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are prepared (step A386), a command setting process (step A387) is performed, and the standby number update process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a counting unit that counts the number of executions of the variable display game.

  FIG. 44 shows an example of the effect in the standby state when the transition to the ST state is determined. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the final round in the special game state, when the special figure change display game is executed 30 times after the special game state is finished, notification that the state is changed to the ST state (small hit Rush). Is made. In the special figure variation display game in the standby state, the number of games until the end of the standby state is displayed.

  FIG. 44 (b) shows the 21st special map fluctuation display game from the end of the special game state, and when the remaining 10 special map fluctuation display games including the current special figure fluctuation display game are executed, the game is changed to the ST state. It is informed that it will shift. FIG. 44 (c) shows the 30th special figure fluctuation display game from the end of the special gaming state, and includes the current special figure fluctuation display game one more time, that is, the next special figure fluctuation display game. It is informed that it will shift to the ST state. At the end of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), a notification that the standby state is finished and the state shifts to the ST state is performed. At the start of the next special figure variation display game, FIG. As shown in (e), notification that the ST state has started is performed. By providing the standby state in this way, the game state can be changed in various ways, and it is possible to obtain a highly entertaining gaming machine that is not bored.

  Note that the notification mode is not limited to this. For example, in the states shown in FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (d), only the fact that the standby state or the remaining number of standby states may be notified. In the first special figure variation display game, the ST state may be set and the special state may be set, so that it is not notified which state is set until the end of the standby state. The interest in the standby state can be improved.

  Also, in this case, a prelude effect that is a continuous effect is performed for a part or all of the periods in the standby state, suggesting that it will be in the ST state or a special state, or the final result of the effect May be used to notify whether or not the ST state is entered. Further, since the ST state is set with a probability of 100% for the second special figure variation display game, the standby state may not be set. In addition, for the second special figure variation display game, either the ST state or the special state may be set with a predetermined probability, and the precursor effect may be performed in the standby state.

  Also, different variation pattern tables are used for the standby state when the ST state is set and the standby state when the special state is set, and set after the standby state due to differences in the variation time and reach selection rate. You may make it suggest the state to be done. Further, in the variation pattern table used during these standby states, even if a game is played aiming at the second start winning opening 80, the expected value of the variation time is set so that the player's ball does not increase or decrease or slightly increases. You may do it.

  In addition, when a special result is derived again during the standby state, in the standby state after the end of the special gaming state based on the special result, the precursor effect that succeeds the precursor effect in the previous standby state may be performed. good. Further, when the special result is derived again during the standby state, the standby state may not be set, or the ST state may be shifted regardless of the type of the special result. Further, when a special result is derived in the first special figure variation display game during the ST state, the standby state may not be set.

  In the special state, the normal mode may be set without setting the special mode, or the normal state may be changed to the special state. If it does in this way, it can be said whether it shifts to special mode whether it transfers to ST state. In addition, the standby state is set in response to the derivation of the special result, and then the state is shifted to the ST state or the special state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After that, the special mode may be set. For example, the standby state may be started based on the occurrence of a specific reach state or winning the lottery for starting the standby state.

  In addition, the probability state in which a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game is changed at the end of the special gaming state, but this is also set to the normal probability state in the standby state, and immediately after the standby state ends. You may make it change according to the kind of special result. In addition, when the standby state ends, the probability that a special result is derived and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 may be changed from the normal mode to the special mode without being changed. In this case, the special figure variation display game is continuously executed even if the standby number is set to a sufficiently large value such as 1000 or 1500 and the winning rate to the normal variation winning device 37 is not set to the second operation state. If the winning rate is possible, it can be a relief in the case of a so-called stale state in which no special result is derived for a long period of time. That is, a function equivalent to the ceiling in the slot machine can be provided.

  From the above, in the gaming machine capable of executing the variable display game that varies the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80), the change time in the change display game The variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the change, and one variation pattern table is obtained from the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage means. A variation pattern table acquisition unit (game control device 100) for determining a pattern and a counting unit (game control device 100) for counting the number of times of execution of the variation display game are provided, and a plurality of variation pattern tables are normally used. Shorter than the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern table and the normal fluctuation pattern table At least a special variation pattern table with a high selection ratio of variation patterns of variation time, and the variation pattern table acquisition means normally varies when the counting result by the counting means becomes a predetermined number of standby times The change pattern is obtained by switching from the pattern table to the special change pattern table.

  Also, if the special result for which the high probability state is set, the ST flag is set and the process proceeds to the ST state. However, the ST flag is not set even for the special result for setting the high probability state. There may be a case where the state does not shift to the ST state. That is, a case where a high probability state and a special mode are set and a case where a high probability state and a normal mode are set are provided, and the state to be shifted to is selected according to the type of special result. When the high probability state and the special mode are set, the special mode may be entered after the standby state. In this way, it is possible to give interest about whether or not to shift to the special mode after the end of the standby state, and it is possible to make the gaming state more diverse and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  That is, a counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of executions of the variable display game is provided, and the counting means counts the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special gaming state, and the fluctuation pattern table acquisition means (game) When a predetermined specific result for acquiring a fluctuation pattern by switching from the normal fluctuation pattern table to the special fluctuation pattern table is selected, the control device 100) counts after the end of the special gaming state based on the predetermined specific result. The fluctuation pattern may be acquired by switching from the normal fluctuation pattern table to the special fluctuation pattern table based on the count result of the means becoming a predetermined value. Here, the specific result includes not only a jackpot result (special result) with the operation of the condition device but also a small hit result without the operation of the condition device.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the third modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the length of the standby state is determined by lottery.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure 1 big hit end process shown in FIG. 40, the special figure 1 big hit end process shown in FIG. 45 is performed. In the special figure 1 big hit ending process, a standby number determination process (step A391) is performed.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
Also, instead of the special figure 2 big hit end process shown in FIG. 41, the special figure 2 big hit end process shown in FIG. 46 is performed. Even in the special figure 2 big hit end process, the standby number determination process (step A401) is performed.

[Wait count determination process]
FIG. 47 shows the standby number determination process (steps A391 and A401). In this standby number determination process, first, a standby number random number is acquired (step A411), and the acquired standby number random number is referred to the standby number setting table to acquire the standby number (step A412). Then, a standby frequency command corresponding to the standby frequency is prepared (step A413), command setting processing is performed (step A414), and the standby frequency determination processing is terminated. Note that the standby number command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 performs control to notify the remaining number of times of the standby state at a predetermined timing based on the command.

  FIG. 48 shows the contents of the standby count setting table. As the number of waiting times, 30, 50, 100, 200 or 300 can be selected. The selected number of waiting times is set as the waiting mode number initial value in the processing (steps A346 and A355) of saving the waiting mode number initial value in the waiting mode number area in the special figure 1 big hit end process or the special figure 2 big hit end process. The That is, the game control device 100 serves as a transition opportunity selection means for selecting the number of standby times based on the fact that a predetermined result is derived as the execution result of the variable display game.

  Further, the notification timing of the remaining number of times of the standby state is made different depending on the number of standby times. When the waiting number is 30 or 50, the remaining number is notified at the start of the standby state or before the start, for example, at the end of the special game state, and as shown in FIG. Notification is made in the final round of the state.

  When the number of standbys is 100, the remaining number of standby states is notified based on the predetermined number of revolutions before the end of the standby state. For example, the 90th time from the end of the special gaming state The remaining number of times is not notified until the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the 91st special figure fluctuation display game is started, the remaining number is informed as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the number of standby times is 200 or 300, the remaining number of times is not notified, and the end of the standby state can be recognized by starting the ST state or the special state when the standby state ends. . In addition, when the number of times of waiting is 200 or 300, an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the waiting state may end from a few games before the 100th game or the 200th game where the waiting state may end. May be performed.

  The effect control device 300 controls the notification of the remaining number of times of the standby state. In the production control device 300, a notification mode is determined based on the standby count command, and notification is performed at a notification timing corresponding to the standby count. When the notification is not performed at the start or before the start of the standby state, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the start of the standby state is counted, or the game control device 100 transmits the count result to the effect control device 300. The production control device 300 starts notification based on the fact that the predetermined number of games has been reached. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a transition opportunity notifying unit capable of notifying the number of standby times selected by the transition opportunity selecting unit.

  Thus, by changing the number of times of waiting, it is possible to change the waiting state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is less tired and has high interest. In addition, by changing the notification timing according to the number of standby times, if the number of standby times is small, it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game until the end of the standby state by performing notification at an early stage. By not performing notification at an early stage, the willingness to continue the game can be prevented from being lost.

  From the above, based on the fact that a predetermined result is derived as the execution result of the variable display game, it is provided with the transition trigger selection means (game control device 100) for selecting the number of waiting times, and the counting means (game control device 100) is predetermined. The counting is started based on the derivation of the result. In the above example, the counting is started based on the derivation of the specific result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to use the counting based on the derivation of the predetermined result including the deviation result.

  Moreover, it is provided with the transition opportunity alerting means (production control apparatus 300) which can alert | report the standby frequency selected by the transition opportunity selection means (game control apparatus 100), and the transition opportunity alerting means is the standby selected by the transition opportunity selecting means. When the number of times is less than the predetermined number, after the derivation of the predetermined result (the result that triggers the start of counting), the notification is performed before the variable display game is started.

  Moreover, it is provided with the transition opportunity alerting means (production control apparatus 300) which can alert | report the standby frequency selected by the transition opportunity selection means (game control apparatus 100), and the transition opportunity alerting means is the standby selected by the transition opportunity selecting means. When the number of times is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the notification is not performed until the counting result by the counting means (game control device 100) is a predetermined number of times before the number of waiting times.

  In the standby state, the number of standby times may be reset based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. The establishment of a predetermined condition means, for example, the occurrence of a reach or a specific reach, winning a predetermined lottery, deriving a small hit, performing a mission effect that imposes a certain condition over a certain period, Is fulfilling the mission. By doing in this way, the period of a standby state comes to be shortened or extended, and the interest of a game can be improved. That is, resetting means (game control device 100) for resetting the number of standby times during the standby state may be provided.

[Fifth Modification]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the third modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification performs a mission effect that imposes a predetermined condition in a standby state, and a special mode is set when the mission is achieved by satisfying the predetermined condition.

  FIG. 50 shows an example of the mission effect in the standby state. As shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the final round in the special gaming state, if the mission is achieved, that is, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ST state (small hit Rush) is informed. The predetermined condition here is that the reach state does not occur during the execution of the 30 special figure variation display games that are in the standby state after the special game state ends.

  As shown in FIG. 50B, in the special figure variation display game in the standby state, the number of games until the end of the standby state is displayed, and the contents of the imposed mission are displayed. As shown in FIG. 50 (c), when the reach state occurs in the standby state and the mission cannot be achieved, the mission cannot be achieved as shown in FIGS. 50 (c) and (d). A message to that effect is displayed. Here, the standby state ends, and the normal game state starts from the next special figure variation display game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), when the mission is achieved without generating the reach state until the final game in the standby state, the next special figure variation display game starts from the next state as shown in FIG. 50 (f). (Special mode) is started.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing, Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the processing for setting the ST standby flag (steps A341 and A356) is not performed in the special figure 1 big hit process shown in FIG. 40 and the special figure 2 big hit end process shown in FIG.

[Standby count update processing]
In addition, the standby frequency update process shown in FIG. 51 is performed instead of the standby frequency update process shown in FIG. In this standby number update process, when the standby state is in effect (step A371), the standby mode number is updated by -1 (step A372), and it is determined whether the standby mode number is 0 (step A373).

  When the number of standby modes is 0 (step A373; Y), processing related to setting of the ST state (steps A381 to A385) is performed. Thereby, the standby state ends and the ST state is started. In this case, the predetermined condition imposed in the standby state is satisfied. Thereafter, probability information commands corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are prepared (step A386), a command setting process (step A387) is performed, and the standby number update process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the number of standby modes is not 0 (step A373; N), it is determined whether the mission failure has been confirmed (step A451). Here, since the predetermined condition imposed in the standby state as the mission effect is that the reach state does not occur, the non-achievement of the mission is determined when the reach state occurs. As described above, when the mission failure is confirmed (step A451; Y), a probability information command (normal) at the end of the standby mode is prepared (step A452), and command setting processing is performed (step A453).

  Then, the number in the normal gaming state is saved in the gaming state display number area (step A454), the normal gaming state flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A455), and the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery is probable. The information command (normal) is saved (step A456). As a result, the standby state is ended and the normal gaming state is started. Thereafter, probability information commands corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are prepared (step A386), a command setting process (step A387) is performed, and the standby number update process is ended. If the mission failure has not been confirmed (step A451; N), that is, if the standby state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the standby number update process is terminated.

  That is, the game control device 100 sets a predetermined period, and serves as a mission execution means capable of executing a mission mode for determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied within the predetermined period. And since the change time of the change display game changes when the mission execution means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to make the game machine less boring and highly interesting.

  FIG. 52 shows an example of a mission effect in which another predetermined condition is imposed. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the final round in the special gaming state, if the mission is achieved, that is, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the ST state (small hit Rush) is informed. The predetermined condition here is to generate the reach state twice while the special game state is finished, while the 50 special-figure variation display games in the standby state are executed.

  When the standby state is started as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the number of games until the end of the standby state is displayed. This display continues until the end of the standby state. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), in the standby state, the contents of the assigned mission and the number of achievements are displayed. Here, the number of achievements is 0 for the condition of 2 times. It is shown that there is.

  When a reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 52 (d), it is clearly notified that “reach has occurred” and the achievement count is incremented by one. As shown in FIG. 52 (e), when the special figure fluctuation display game in which the reach state has occurred is finished and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started, the mission is completed as shown in FIG. 52 (f). The remaining number of times until is notified.

  After that, when there is a possibility that the second reach for accomplishing the mission may occur, a message “Is the reach generated ??” is displayed as shown in FIG. When the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 52 (h), it is clearly notified that “reach has occurred” and the achievement count is incremented by one. Thus, since the mission has been achieved, at the end of the special figure variation display game, a notification that the mission has been achieved is made as shown in FIG. 52 (i). Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (j), the ST state (special mode) is started from the next special figure variation display game.

  On the other hand, when the reach state did not occur from the state of FIG. 52 (g) and the reach state did not occur in the final game in the standby state, the mission could not be achieved as shown in FIG. 52 (k). “Zanen” is displayed. Further, at the end of the special figure variation display game, a message indicating that the mission has not been achieved is displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (l), and the next special figure variation display game is in the normal gaming state.

[Standby count update processing]
In this case, the standby frequency update process shown in FIG. 53 is performed instead of the standby frequency update process shown in FIG. In this standby number update process, it is determined whether the mission is achieved after updating the standby mode number by −1 (step A457). When the mission is achieved (step A457; Y), a process for setting the ST state is performed. .

  If the mission has not been achieved (step A457; N), it is determined whether the number of standby modes is 0 (step A373). If the standby mode count is not 0 (step A373; N), the standby count update process is terminated. When the number of standby modes is 0 (step A373; Y), processing for setting the normal gaming state is performed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game for changing the identification information is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the starting opening (start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 80), and the execution result of the variable display game is the specific result. Based on the fact that this is a gaming machine that opens the special variation winning device (first special variation winning device 38, second special variation winning device 39), a variation pattern table for determining the variation time in the variation display game Variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) that stores a plurality of patterns, and a variation pattern table acquisition that determines a variation pattern by acquiring one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage means Means (game control device 100) and a mission mode for setting a predetermined period and determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied within the predetermined period. Mission execution means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game, and the plurality of variation pattern tables are normally used normal variation pattern tables and variations shorter than variation patterns selected by the normal variation pattern tables. A special fluctuation pattern table having a high selection ratio of time fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern table acquisition means is triggered by the fact that the mission execution means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern is acquired.

  The predetermined condition of the mission may be anything as long as it can be achieved as the game progresses, and the reach state may or may not occur, the reach state may occur a predetermined number of times, or the predetermined reach state may occur. In other words, a predetermined number of game balls may be awarded to the start winning opening 36. The predetermined condition may always be a constant condition or may be selected before the start of the standby state.

  Further, the mission effect may be executed in a state other than the standby state after the end of the special game state. For example, the mission effect is started based on the fact that the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the mission effect is won in a state where the normal mode is set. At this time, a predetermined condition as a mission, the number of executions of the mission effect, and the like are also determined. A special mode may be set when a mission is achieved in this mission effect.

  In this case, in a gaming machine having a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second operation state and the normal mode is set, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the first operation. The mission effect may be started only in the state. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from switching to the special mode when the player is already in the second operation state and is advantageous to the player, and the player is not too advantageous to the player. Can be.

  In other words, the starting port is the first operation as the operation of the normal variation winning device 37 that can change the state between the closed state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult and the open state where the game ball can be won, and the normal variation winning device 37. Operating state control means (game control device 100) for setting one of the state and the second operating state in which the time for the open state per unit time is longer than that of the first operating state. The game control device 100) may not execute the mission mode when the second operation state is set by the operation state control means.

[Sixth Modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification has different special mode (eg, ST state) termination conditions.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing, Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure 1 big hit process shown in FIG. 20 and the special figure 2 big hit end process shown in FIG. 27, the special figure 1 big hit process shown in FIG. 54 and the special figure shown in FIG. The big hit end processing is performed. In these processes, an end condition setting process (steps A461 and A462) for setting an end condition for the special mode is performed instead of the process (steps A134 and A307) for saving the initial value of the special mode number in the standby mode number area.

[Exit timing setting process]
As shown in FIG. 56, in the end condition setting process, first, an end trigger random number 1 is acquired (step A471), and an end trigger is selected based on the end trigger random number 1 (step A472). Further, a detailed condition for the selected end trigger is selected based on the end trigger random numbers 2 and 3 (step A473), the selected condition is set (step A474), and the end trigger setting process is terminated.

  In the process of selecting the end trigger based on the end trigger random number 1 (step A472), the end trigger random number 1 is referred to the end trigger setting table shown in FIG. 57A to select the end trigger. Selectable end triggers include “rotation speed” which is an end trigger to end the special mode based on the number of executions of the special figure variable display game reaching a predetermined number, and a predetermined reach state occurring a predetermined number of times. "Predetermined condition" that is the end trigger for exiting the special mode, "Predetermined trigger" that is the end trigger for exiting the special mode based on the occurrence of a small hit or jackpot, and the special mode is ended based on a predetermined time There is a “time” that is an end opportunity, and one is selected based on the end opportunity random number 1. For example, when the value of the end trigger random number 1 is 5001 to 8000, a “predetermined condition” that is an end trigger for ending the special mode based on the occurrence of a predetermined reach state a predetermined number of times is selected as the end trigger. .

  Further, in the process of selecting the detailed conditions at the selected end trigger based on the end trigger random numbers 2 and 3 (step A473), the end trigger random numbers 2 and 3 are shown in FIGS. 57 (b) to 57 (d) and FIG. Browse the table and select detailed conditions. When the number of rotations is selected as the end timing, the number of executions of the special figure display game that executes the special mode is selected with reference to the end timing random number 2 in the table shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the end opportunity random number 2 is 2001 to 6000, 50 is selected as the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game for executing the special mode.

  When a predetermined condition is selected as the end trigger, the type of reach state that triggers the end of the special mode is selected with reference to the end trigger random number 2 in the table shown in FIG. Reference is made to the end trigger random number 3 in the table shown in 57 (d) to select how many times the reach state occurs to end the special mode. For example, when the value of the end trigger random number 2 is 1 to 5000 and the value of the end trigger random number 3 is 5001 to 8000, the reach state occurs twice regardless of the type of the reach state. Based on this, it is selected to end the special mode. When the value of the end trigger random number 2 is 5001 to 8000 and the value of the end trigger random number 3 is 8001 to 9500, the special mode is ended based on the occurrence of the SP reach 1 three times. Is selected.

  Also. When a predetermined trigger is selected as the end trigger, the trigger for terminating the special mode is selected with reference to the end trigger random number 2 in the table shown in FIG. 58A, and the table shown in FIG. The probability of not ending the special mode when the trigger occurs is selected with reference to the end trigger random number 3. For example, when the value of the end trigger random number 2 is 1 to 8000 and the value of the end trigger random number 3 is 4001 to 8000, the special mode is continued with a probability of 30% when a small hit occurs ( The special mode is selected to end with a probability of 70%.

  When the value of the end trigger random number 2 is 8001 to 10,000, it is selected that the special mode is ended when a big hit occurs. In this case, since the end opportunity is selected again after the special gaming state is ended, the continuation probability is not selected by the end opportunity random number 3. However, the continuation probability may be selected even when a jackpot is selected as the end opportunity. In this case, the end opportunity associated with the end of the special gaming state is not selected. The continuation probability may be reselected.

  If time is selected as the end trigger, the time for executing the special mode is selected with reference to the end trigger random number 2 in the table shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the end trigger random number 2 is 2001 to 6000, it is selected to end the special mode based on the elapse of 180 seconds from the start of the special mode.

  FIG. 59 shows a notification example of the end condition of the special mode set as described above. It is notified that the special gaming state is started as shown in FIG. 59 (a), and in the final round in the special gaming state as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the ST state (small hit Rush) is entered after the special gaming state ends. Is done.

  Then, the condition set at the start of the special mode is notified. When the number of rotations is selected as the end condition, the number of games that can be executed in the special mode is notified as shown in FIG. 59 (c). It is informed that execution has been selected. When a predetermined condition is selected as the end condition, the type and number of times of the reach as the end condition are notified as shown in FIG. 59 (d). Here, the SP reach 1 is set once. It is informed that it has been selected to generate (it is simply displayed as being generated since it is one time).

  When time is selected as the end condition, the time that can be executed in the special mode is notified as shown in FIG. 59 (e). Here, the passage of 300 seconds is selected. Is informed. In addition, when a predetermined trigger is selected as the end condition, the end trigger is notified as shown in FIG. 59 (f). Here, it is notified that the occurrence of the big hit is selected. Yes. In addition, when the small hit is selected as the end opportunity, the continuation probability is also notified.

[Variation count update processing]
Also, instead of the fluctuation count update process shown in FIG. 19, the fluctuation count update process shown in FIG. 60 is performed. In this variation count update process, an end condition satisfaction determination process (step A481) is performed instead of the process of updating the special mode count by -1 (step A102). Further, instead of determining whether the number of special modes has become 0 (step A103), it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied (step A482).

  In the end condition satisfaction determination process (step A481) and the determination whether the end condition is satisfied (step A482), a determination process according to the set end condition is performed. For example, when the rotation speed is selected as the end condition, the initial value of the selected number is set in the special mode number area in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and this is updated by -1. If the end condition is satisfied when 0, the special mode is ended (steps A104 to A111).

  In addition, when a predetermined condition is selected as an end condition, the occurrence and the number of occurrences of the target reach state are monitored, and when the reach state is set for the set number of times, the special mode is terminated assuming that the end condition is satisfied. Processing (steps A104 to A111) is performed. In addition, when a predetermined opportunity is selected as an end condition and a small hit is selected, the occurrence of the small hit is monitored, and a continuous lottery is performed with a continuation probability set when the small hit occurs. When the continuous lottery is won, the variation number update process is terminated assuming that the end condition is not satisfied, and when the continuous lottery is not won, the special mode is ended assuming that the end condition is satisfied (steps A104 to A111). )I do.

  When time is selected as the end condition, an initial value corresponding to the selected time is set in the special mode timer area. If the end condition is satisfied, the special mode is ended (steps A104 to A111), assuming that the end condition is satisfied.

  When a predetermined trigger is selected as the end trigger, the same end trigger may be set until the end of the special mode is selected. That is, even when a special result is derived, the end opportunity may not be reselected. For example, if the special mode is set to continue with 30% of the occurrence of small hits as the end trigger, the end trigger remains set until the end of the special mode is selected. Further, even when a jackpot is selected as the end opportunity, the special mode continues after the end of the next special game state by selecting the continuation probability based on the table shown in FIG. 58B and the end opportunity random number 3. The probability may be set, and even when a special result is derived, the end opportunity may not be reselected. In addition, even when another end opportunity is selected, the same condition may be reset without performing reselection when the special result is derived.

  From the above, the variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 100) is configured to acquire the variation pattern by switching from the special variation pattern table to the normal variation pattern table when the termination condition is satisfied. End condition selection means (game control device 100) to be selected is provided.

[Seventh Modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described sixth modified example, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can change the end condition of the special mode.

[Variation count update processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the variation number update process shown in FIG. 61 is performed instead of the variation number update process shown in FIG. In this variation number update process, an end condition change process (step A491) is performed.

[End condition change processing]
As shown in FIG. 62, in the end condition changing process, first, it is determined whether or not an extended effect for changing the end condition is already being executed (step A511). When the extension effect is being executed (step A511; Y), the process proceeds to the extension condition establishment determination process (step A518). If the extended effect is not being executed (step A511; N), the extended random number 1 is acquired (step A512), and it is determined whether to execute the extended effect based on the acquired extended random number 1 (step A513).

  When the extension effect is not executed (step A513; N), the end condition changing process is ended. When the extension effect is executed (step A513; Y), the extension random numbers 2 to 4 are acquired (step A514), and the extension effect period is set based on the extension random number 2 (step A515). Based on this, an extension condition is set (step A516). Further, an extension period when the condition is satisfied is set based on the extended random number 4 (step A517), and an extension condition establishment determination process (step A518) is performed.

  In the extension condition establishment determination process (step A518), it is determined whether the extension condition set in step A516 is established. If the extension condition is established (step A519; Y), the end period is extended according to the setting in step A517. (Step A520), and the termination condition changing process is terminated. If the extension condition is not satisfied (step A519; N), the extension effect period management process for managing the extension effect period set in step A515 is performed (step A521), and the extension effect period ends. Is determined (step A522).

  If the extended effect period has not ended (step A522; N), the end condition change process ends. If the extended effect period ends, the extended effect ends (step A523), and the end condition change process ends.

  FIG. 63 shows the contents of various tables used in the end condition change process. Note that the table shown in FIG. 63 is a table used when the period for the special mode is set by the rotation speed in the end trigger setting process shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether to execute the extension effect (step A513), the extension random number 1 is referred to the extension condition setting table 1A shown in FIG. Further, in the process of setting the extended effect period (step A515), the extended random number 2 is referred to the extension condition setting table 2 shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the extended random number 2 is 2001 to 5000, a period for executing the special figure variation display game 20 times is set as the period of the extended effect.

  Further, in the process for setting the extension condition (step A516), the extension random number 3 is referred to the extension condition setting table 3 shown in FIG. 63C, and the condition for extending the end period is set. For example, when the value of the extended random number 3 is 2001 to 5000, the end period is extended when the SP reach 1 occurs in the extension effect. In the process of setting the extension period when the condition is satisfied (step A517), the extension random number 4 is set with reference to the extension condition setting table 4 shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the extended random number 4 is 5001 to 8000, it is set to extend the period for setting the special mode by an amount corresponding to 30 special figure fluctuation display games.

  FIG. 64 shows an example of the extension effect. In this example, the period of the special mode is a period in which the special figure variation display game is executed 300 times, and the fact is notified at the start of the special mode as shown in FIG. In the game in which the game has progressed in the special mode and the execution of the extension effect has been decided, the fact that the extension effect (mission effect) is started is notified as shown in FIG. 64B, and FIG. As shown, an extended production period (here, 30 games) and an extended condition (here, the occurrence of a reach state) are notified.

  Then, at the start of the next game, a notification that the extension effect (mission effect) is started is made as shown in FIG. During the extension effect, the remaining period of the extension effect is notified as shown in FIG. In addition, when there is a possibility that the extension condition is satisfied, a notification to that effect is made, and here, “Will the reach occur?” Is notified. Then, when the extension condition is established as shown in FIG. 64 (f), the fact (here, “reach occurrence”) is notified, and at the end of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 64 (g). And the extension period (here, 20 extensions) is notified. In addition, a display in which the extension period is added in the display for informing the period that can be executed in the special mode is performed.

  Even if the extension condition is achieved, if the period of the extension effect has not ended, the extension effect is continued. In the next game, this is notified as shown in FIG. In FIG. 64 (g), the remaining period of the special mode is 141 games, and 20 games are added to this. At this time, the remaining period of the special mode is 161 games. -1 has been updated, and the remaining period is 160 games in FIG. 64 (h).

  FIG. 65 also shows the contents of various tables used in the end condition change process. The table shown in FIG. 65 is a table used when the period for setting the special mode is set by time in the end trigger setting process shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether to execute the extension effect (step A513), the extension random number 1 is referred to the extension condition setting table 1A shown in FIG. In the process of setting the extended effect period (step A515), the extended random number 2 is referred to the extension condition setting table 2 shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the extended random number 2 is 2001 to 5000, a 60-second period is set as the extended effect period.

  In the process of setting the extension condition (step A516), the extension random number 3 is referred to the extension condition setting table 3 shown in FIG. 65C, and the condition for extending the end period is set. For example, when the value of the extended random number 3 is 2001 to 5000, the end period is extended when the SP reach 1 occurs in the extension effect. In the process of setting the extension period when the condition is satisfied (step A517), the extension random number 4 is set with reference to the extension condition setting table 4 shown in FIG. For example, when the value of the extended random number 4 is 5001 to 8000, it is set to extend the period of special mode by 120 seconds.

  FIG. 66 shows an example of the extension effect. In this example, the period of the special mode is set to 300 seconds, and this is notified at the start of the special mode as shown in FIG. 66 (a). In the game in which the game has progressed in the special mode and the execution of the extension effect has been decided, the fact that the extension effect (mission effect) is started is notified as shown in FIG. 66 (b), and FIG. As shown, an extended production period (60 seconds here) and an extension condition (the occurrence of a reach state here) are notified.

  Then, at the start of the next game, a notification that the extension effect (mission effect) is started is performed as shown in FIG. 66 (d). During the extension effect, the remaining period of the extension effect is notified as shown in FIG. In addition, when there is a possibility that the extension condition is satisfied, a notification to that effect is made, and here, “Will the reach occur?” Is notified. When the extension condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 66 (f), the fact (here, “reach occurrence”) is notified, and at the end of the special figure variation display game, the extension condition is shown as shown in FIG. 66 (g). And the extension period (in this case, the extension of 180 seconds) is notified. In addition, a display in which the extension period is added in the display for informing the period that can be executed in the special mode is performed.

  Even if the extension condition is achieved, if the period of the extension effect has not ended, the extension effect is continued. In the next game, the fact is notified as shown in FIG. 66 (h). In FIG. 66 (g), the remaining period of the special mode is 122 seconds, and 180 seconds is added to this, and at this time, the remaining period of the special mode is 302 seconds, but in the state of FIG. 66 (h) Two seconds have passed since the state of FIG. 66 (g), and the remaining period is 300 seconds.

  Note that the extension period when the extension condition is satisfied in the extension effect (when the mission is achieved) is set at the start of the extension effect, but may be selected when the extension condition is achieved. Moreover, you may make it change the extension period when the extension conditions are achieved by satisfy | filling the separate conditions in an extension effect. In addition, when the extension condition is selected when the extension condition is achieved, it may be considered whether or not a separate condition for the extension effect is satisfied in the selection of the extension condition.

  From the above, the variation pattern table acquisition means (game control device 100) is configured to acquire the variation pattern by switching from the special variation pattern table to the normal variation pattern table when the termination condition is satisfied. End condition selection means (game control apparatus 100) to select and end condition change means (game control apparatus 100) capable of changing the selected end condition will be provided.

[Eighth Modification]
Next, an eighth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the seventh modified example described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the extension mode of the special mode varies depending on the winning timing at the start opening.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
FIG. 67 shows the special figure start port switch process in the gaming machine of this modification. This special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special figure 1 game process shown in FIG. 15, and is based on a winning to the start winning opening 36. This is a process that is performed in common for each input when there is an input to the start port 2 switch 80a based on the input to the second start winning port 80.

  In this special figure starting port switch common process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitoring target starting port switch among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 80a (step A551). If there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A551; N), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A551; Y), it is determined whether there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A552).

  If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A552; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A552; Y), after saving the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A553), the target random number latch register is monitored. The extracted jackpot random number is loaded and prepared (step A554).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 80a, the start port signal which is the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The output count is loaded (step A555), the loaded value is updated by 1 (step A556), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A557). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A557; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A558), and the process proceeds to step A559. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A557; Y), the process proceeds to step A559.

  Next, a winning monitoring timer process for measuring the winning timing is performed (step A559), and among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 80a, the update target corresponding to the monitored starting port switch is displayed. It is determined whether the number of holding (starting memory) is less than the upper limit value (step A560). If the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A560; Y), the special figure hold number to be updated (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is updated by 1 (step A561) and monitored. Are prepared and a special figure reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure reservations is prepared (step A562), and a command setting process (step A563) is performed.

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special maps corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is calculated (step A564), and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM (step A565). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A566), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A567). Further, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM corresponding to each random number (step A568). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A569) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 80, and executes the right to execute the variable display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as the starting storage. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses, as a first start storage, various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. The random number values stored and extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 80 are stored as the second start storage up to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A560 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit value (step A560; N), a special special figure hold number command (pending overflow command) is prepared (step A570), and command setting processing (step A571) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

[Winning monitoring timer processing]
FIG. 68 shows a winning monitoring timer process (step A559). In the winning monitoring timer process, first, the winning monitoring timer value to be monitored is acquired from the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 80a (step A581), and the target winning monitoring timer is cleared (step A582). . Then, based on the value of the acquired winning monitoring timer, it is determined whether it is within a predetermined time from the previous winning (step A583). If it is within the predetermined time (step A583; Y), a continuous winning flag is set. (Step A584).

  The winning monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the winning interval, and is updated by +1 for each timer interrupt process. The value is cleared in the process of step A582 in the winning monitoring timer process performed by winning at the start opening, and the value is acquired in the process of step A581 in the winning monitoring timer process by the next winning, so that the previous winning is obtained. Can get the time. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a winning timing detection means for detecting the winning timing of the game ball at the start opening, and also serves as a winning interval detection means for detecting the winning interval of the game ball at the start opening.

  Note that the timing is started regardless of whether or not the start memory is generated, but the time is started only when the start memory is generated, and the time from the occurrence of the start memory is counted. You may do it. In this case, the winning monitor timer process (step A559) is performed only when the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A560; Y).

[End condition change processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the end condition change process shown in FIG. 69 is performed instead of the end condition change process shown in FIG. In this end condition changing process, when the extended effect is not being executed (step A511; N), it is determined whether there is a continuous winning flag (step A600). When there is no continuous winning flag (step A600; N), the extension condition setting table 1A is acquired (step A601), and the continuous winning flag is cleared (step A603). The extension condition setting table 1A is a table used in the seventh modification (see FIGS. 63A and 65A).

  If there is a continuous winning flag (step A600; Y), the extension condition setting table 1B is acquired (step A602), and the continuous winning flag is cleared (step A603). FIG. 70 shows the extension condition setting table 1B. The extension condition setting table 1B is a table with a higher probability of selecting execution of the extension effect than the extension condition setting table 1A shown in FIGS. 63 (a) and 63 (a). That is, when there is a continuous winning at a short interval, a privilege that the probability of executing the extension effect is increased is given.

  Thereby, since the winning timing at the start opening affects the execution mode of the variable display game, it is possible to make the game difficult to get bored and the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property that the execution mode of the variable display game is changed with respect to the winning at the start opening, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the winning interval is determined to be within the predetermined time as an opportunity to increase the probability of executing the extended effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be triggered by the winning timing. For example, the probability of executing an extended effect may be increased on the condition that a predetermined lottery performed based on a prize is won or the gaming state at the time of winning is a predetermined gaming state. Further, although the probability of executing the extension effect is changed according to the winning timing, various conditions in the extension effect may be changed. That is, for the extension condition setting tables 2 to 4, different tables may be selected depending on the winning timing. Further, the extension effect may be set only when the extension condition setting table 1B is selected without setting the extension effect when the extension condition setting table 1A is selected.

  Further, the extension condition setting table 1B is selected in the end condition changing process executed immediately after the continuous winning flag is set, but in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory accompanied by the setting of the continuous winning flag. The extension condition setting table 1B may be selected. In this case, only when the start memory occurs, the winning monitoring timer finishes timing, and the continuous winning flag is stored in association with the start memory, and the special condition variation being executed in the end condition changing process It is determined whether or not there is a continuous winning flag in the start memory corresponding to the display game. Also, in this case, if another condition is satisfied as an opportunity to increase the probability of executing the extension effect, whether or not the condition is satisfied is stored in association with the start memory when the start memory is generated. To do.

  Based on the above, the variable display game for changing the identification information is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the starting opening (start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 80), and the execution result of the variable display game is the specific result. In the gaming machine that opens the special variation winning device (the first special variation winning device 38, the second special variation winning device 39) based on the fact that it has become, the winning timing detecting means for detecting the winning timing of the game ball to the starting port (Game control device 100), variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) storing a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the variation time in the variation display game, and a plurality of variation pattern table storage means. Fluctuation pattern table acquisition means (game system) for acquiring one variation pattern table from among the variation pattern tables and determining the variation pattern Apparatus 100), and the plurality of variation pattern tables include a normal variation pattern table that is normally used and a special variation in which a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the variation pattern selected in the normal variation pattern table is higher. The variation pattern table acquisition means extends at least the period for which the special variation pattern table is used based on the detection result by the winning timing detection means (game control device 100).

[Ninth Modification]
Next, a ninth modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the execution mode of the pre-production is different according to the winning timing at the start opening.

  The prior effect is an effect that suggests and notifies the result of the pre-reading process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. As shown in FIG. 71, this pre-production is performed on the decorative special figure start memory displays 81 and 82 displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. It is like that.

  The decorative special figure start memory display shown in FIG. 71 is displayed on the lower left side of the display unit, and is displayed on the lower right side of the display part, the first decorative special figure start memory display 81 for displaying the information of the first starting memory, It comprises a second decorative special figure start memory display 82 for displaying information of the second start memory. For each of the first and second decorative special figure start memory displays, four are provided corresponding to the upper limit number of the start memories, and one decorative special figure start memory display displays information corresponding to one start memory. It is like that. In addition, the decorative special figure start memory display respectively positioned at the left end corresponds to the start memory stored first, and is arranged in order from the left according to the execution order of the special figure variation display game.

  The presence or absence of the start memory is indicated by changing the display colors of the decorative special figure start memory displays 81 and 82. In the example shown in FIG. 71, there are two first start memories and the second start memory is 0. Show. Further, the pre-production is performed by changing the display color of the decoration special figure start memory display to a display color different from the normal display color. For example, the decorative special figure start memory display is displayed in white when there is no start memory, and the presence of the start memory is notified by using a different display color. The normal display color in the case where the start-up memory exists is black, and the display colors in the prior effect include the display colors of blue, green, red, cherry blossom, and rainbow (seven colors) as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 72, each display color is associated with a scheduled generation effect that is an effect scheduled to be executed in the special-figure display game based on the start-up memory determined by the prior determination. The contents of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory are suggested and notified. Note that the rainbow color is a definite effect for definite notification of the derivation of the special result. The scheduled production effects shown in FIG. 72 are in the order in which the possibility that a special result will be derived increases as it goes down. In response to this, the stage will increase in the order of blue, green, red, cherry blossom, and rainbow (7 colors), and the stage will notify the player step by step of the possibility of special results. It has become.

  In the pre-production, it is possible to execute an effect at a stage that is equal to or lower than the stage of the display color associated with the expected production. For example, for start-up memory in which SP1 reach occurs, green or blue can be displayed as the display color. In addition, for the start-up memory in which the SP reach 3 is generated, cherry, red, green or blue can be displayed. The start timing of this pre-production may be when the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target start memory is displayed as shown in FIG. 73 (a), or as shown in FIG. 73 (b). It may be when the starting memory is digested. In FIG. 73 (a), there are already two start memories, and when the third start memory is generated, the pre-production for the start memories is started. Further, in FIG. 73 (b), there are already two start memories, and a pre-production is started for the second start memory when the earliest start memory is digested.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 67 is performed. In addition, in the winning monitoring timer process shown in FIG. 68, the processes of steps A581 and A582 are performed. Then, as will be described later, the acquired information on the value of the winning monitoring timer is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
FIG. 74 shows the special figure hold information determination process (step A569) in the start port switch common process. This special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process in which the result related information corresponding to the start memory is determined before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  First, it is determined whether a condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A611; N), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A611; Y), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A611; Y), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. The big hit determination process (step A612) for determining the If the determination result is a big hit (step A613; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A614), the big hit symbol random number is checked and the corresponding big hit stop symbol is set. A pattern is acquired (step A615), and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the prefetch stop symbol pattern region (step A620).

  On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A613; N), a small hit determination process (step A616) for determining whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is determined. Do. If the determination result is a small hit (step A617; Y), a small hit stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A618), and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the prefetch stop symbol pattern region (step A620). If the determination result is not a small hit (step A617; N), the stop symbol pattern is set (step A619), and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the pre-read stop symbol pattern area (step A620).

  Thereafter, a pre-read symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch, stop symbol pattern, and winning monitoring timer value is prepared (step A621), and command setting processing is performed (step A622). Next, special figure information setting processing (step A623) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed to prepare a latter half fluctuation pattern setting information table corresponding to the target start-up switch (step A623). A624), a variation pattern setting process for determining a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A625).

  Then, a read-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first-half variation number indicating the first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation number representing the second-half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special-figure variation display game is prepared (step A626), and command setting processing is performed ( Step A627), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A623 and the variation pattern setting process in step A625 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

  With the above processing, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched, the prefetch symbol command including the time from the previous winning for the winning that generated the start memory, and the special memory based on the start memory are displayed. A look-ahead variation pattern command including variation pattern information in the diagram variation display game is prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The controller 300 can be notified, and the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. It becomes possible.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 75 is performed in the pre-determination process (step C69) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this pre-determination process, first, it is determined whether a pre-determination command (pre-read symbol command, pre-read variation pattern command) has been received (step C101). The pre-determination command is a command that is generated by the above-described special figure hold information determination process and transmitted from the game control device 100, and includes a result of the pre-read process performed for the start-up storage.

  If this advance determination command has not been received (step C101; N), the advance determination process ends. When a prior determination command is received (step C101; Y), the content of the prior determination command is saved in the corresponding hold (start) storage area (step C102). Then, an execution probability corresponding to the acquired winning monitoring timer value is set (step C103), an execution determination random number is acquired (step C104), and a prefetch effect execution lottery (step C105) corresponding to the set execution probability is performed. Do.

  In the process of setting the execution probability according to the acquired winning monitoring timer value (step C103), the execution probability is set according to the table shown in FIG. For example, when the winning interval indicated by the winning monitoring timer value is 0.5 seconds to 0.8 seconds, the determination value is set so that execution of the prefetch effect is selected with a probability of 60%. Then, in the pre-reading effect execution lottery (step C105) corresponding to the set execution probability, the lottery is performed by referring to the acquired execution determination random number.

  Returning to FIG. 75, after performing the prefetch effect execution lottery (step C105) according to the set execution probability, it is determined whether the prefetch effect is executed (step C106), that is, whether the prefetch execution lottery is won. . When the pre-reading effect execution lottery is not won and the pre-reading effect is not executed (step C106; N), the preliminary determination process ends. When the pre-reading effect execution lottery is won and the pre-reading effect is executed (step C106; Y), the pre-production information is acquired from the content of the pre-determination command (step C107), and the pre-production information is stored in the target storage area. Is saved (step C108), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a notice effect means for executing a notice effect related to a game.

  Since the performance execution mode (execution probability here) is changed according to the timing of winning (here, the elapsed time from the previous winning), the game can be made less tired and the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property of changing the production in response to a winning at the start opening, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Based on the above, the variable display game for changing the identification information is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the starting opening (start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 80), and the execution result of the variable display game is the specific result. In the gaming machine that opens the special variation winning device (the first special variation winning device 38, the second special variation winning device 39) based on the fact that it has become, the winning timing detecting means for detecting the winning timing of the game ball to the starting port (Game control device 100) and a notice effect means (effect control device 300) for executing a notice effect related to the game, the notice effect means according to the detection result by the winning timing detection means (game control device 100). The execution mode of the notice effect can be changed. Here, the specific result includes not only a big hit with the operation of the condition device but also a small hit without the operation of the condition device.

  The winning timing detecting means (game control device 100) includes a winning interval detecting means (game control device 100) for detecting a winning interval of game balls to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 80). The notice effect means (effect control device 300) can change the execution mode of the notice effect according to the winning interval detected by the winning interval detecting means.

  Further, a start storage means (game control device) for storing a start memory as a right to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80) up to a predetermined upper limit number. 100) and prior determination means (game) for determining whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is a specific result before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory Control device 100), and the notice effect means (effect control device 300) can execute a notice effect that suggests the derivation of the specific result, and the prefetching that notifies the determination result by the prior determination means as the notice effect. The notice effect can be executed, and the execution mode of the pre-read notice effect can be changed according to the winning timing of the game ball at the start opening.

[Tenth Modification]
Next, a tenth modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-mentioned ninth modified example, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the execution mode of the pre-production is different according to the winning timing at the start opening.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the advance determination process shown in FIG. 75, the advance determination process shown in FIG. 77 is performed. In this preliminary determination process, a process (step C111) for setting a preliminary effect table according to the current gaming state is performed instead of the processes of steps C103 to C106. And pre-production information is acquired from the content of the prior judgment command based on the set pre-production table (step C107).

  FIG. 78 shows the contents of the pre-stage table corresponding to each gaming state. In each pre-production table corresponding to the gaming state, the displayable stages for the scheduled production are different. As the classification of the game state, a special game state, a small hit game state, a reach state, a customer waiting screen, and a normal state that is neither of these are determined. For example, when the scheduled production effect is SP reach 1, the display color of green or blue can be set if the generation timing of the start memory is normal. In addition, the red, green, or blue display color can be set during the special gaming state, the small hit gaming state, or the reach, and if the customer waiting screen is displayed, the pre-effects are not executed.

  Since the advance determination command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 immediately after the start memory is generated, the gaming state at the timing when the effect control device 300 receives the advance determination command is regarded as the game state when the start memory is generated. To do. And the prior production table according to this game state is acquired, and the display color of a prior production is determined based on the displayable stage defined in the said prior production table.

  Since the performance execution mode (here, the displayable stage) is changed according to the timing of winning (here, the start memory generation timing), the game can be hard to get bored and the interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property of changing the production in response to a winning at the start opening, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Eleventh Modification]
Next, an eleventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-mentioned ninth modified example, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the execution mode of the pre-production is different according to the winning timing at the start opening.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, instead of the advance determination process shown in FIG. 75, the advance determination process shown in FIG. 79 is performed. In this pre-determination process, instead of the processes in steps C103 to C106, a pre-reading condition setting table corresponding to the acquired winning monitoring timer value is set (step C121), and fluctuation pattern information is acquired from the contents of the pre-determination command. (Step C122), it is determined whether to perform a prefetch effect (Step C123).

  FIG. 80 shows the contents of each prefetch condition setting table according to the value of the acquired winning monitoring timer. Each prefetching condition setting table has different scheduled production effects that can execute the prefetching effects. For example, when the winning interval indicated by the winning monitoring timer value is 0.5 to 0.8 seconds, the pre-reading effect is produced when the scheduled production effect is SP reach 1 to 3 and the result is a special result. Can be executed. In addition, when the winning interval indicated by the winning monitoring timer value is 2.6 seconds or more, the prefetch effect can be executed only when the result is a special result. In this case, the execution of the prefetch effect is a special result. Will be reported.

  Since the execution mode of the effect (here, the scheduled production that can execute the pre-reading effect) is changed according to the timing of winning the prize (here, the elapsed time from the previous prize), the game may be hard to get tired of. The interest is improved. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property of changing the production in response to a winning at the start opening, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Twelfth Modification]
Next, a twelfth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-mentioned ninth modified example, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can change the execution mode of the prior effect according to the winning timing at the start opening.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, instead of the advance determination process shown in FIG. 75, the advance determination process shown in FIG. 81 is performed. In this pre-determination process, when a pre-determination command is received, a re-pre-determination process (step C131) is performed.

[Re-prioritization process]
As shown in FIG. 82, in the re-prioritization process, first, it is determined whether there is a target start-up memory (step C141). The target start memory is the start memory stored immediately before the start memory that is the same special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2) in FIG. If there is no target start memory (step C141), the re-prior determination process is terminated. In this case, the target start memory has already been digested, and there is no change start memory.

  If there is a target start memory (step C141; Y), a redetermination execution rate is set according to the acquired winning monitoring timer value (step C142). Furthermore, a re-determination random number is acquired (step C143), a re-determination execution lottery is performed according to the set re-determination execution rate (step C144), and it is determined whether re-determination is executed (step C145).

  As a result of the re-determination execution lottery, when it is determined not to execute the re-determination (step C145; N), the re-predetermination process ends. If it is determined that redetermination is to be performed (step C145; Y), the contents of the predetermination command stored for the target start-up memory are acquired (step C146), and the pre-effect information in the target start-up memory is acquired. (Step C147). Then, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect has been executed for the target start-up memory (step C148).

  If the pre-reading effect has been executed for the target start-up memory (step C148; Y), the pre-read redetermination table 1 is set (step C149). When the pre-reading effect has not been executed for the target start-up memory (step C148; N), the pre-read redetermination table 2 is set (step C150). Then, the pre-production information is set based on the set table (step C151), the pre-production information is saved in the target reserved storage area (step C152), and the re-predetermining process is terminated.

  FIG. 83 (a) shows the contents of a prefetch redetermination probability table for selecting a redetermination execution rate in the process of step C142. The probability of determining that redetermination is to be executed is different depending on the winning interval indicated by the winning monitoring timer value. For example, when the winning interval indicated by the winning monitoring timer value is 0.5 seconds to 0.8 seconds, The probability is set so that it is determined that the redetermination is executed with a probability of 20%.

  FIG. 83 (b) shows the contents of the prefetch redetermination table 1 set in step C149. Here, the type of the pre-reading effect to be set differs depending on the type of the scheduled production effect in the target start-up memory. For example, when the planned production effect is SP reach, a red display color is set.

  FIG. 83 (c) shows the contents of the prefetch redetermination table 2 set in step C150. Again, the type of pre-reading effect to be set differs depending on the type of the scheduled production effect in the target start-up memory. For example, when the planned production effect is N (normal) reach, a green emission color is set. Moreover, it does not change when the generation plan production is SP reach 1-3. The setting of the change is not limited to this, but it is desirable to restrict the change to a lower level than the already set level.

  Since the execution mode of the effect (here, the pre-reading effect on the already stored start memory) is changed according to the timing of winning the prize (here, the elapsed time from the previous prize), the game is hard to get bored. Can be interesting. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property of changing the production in response to a winning at the start opening, and to improve the interest of the game. Note that the target start memory is the same special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2), and is the start memory stored immediately before the start memory in which the processing related to the pre-production was performed in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all start memories may be used as target start memories, or a specific start memory selected by lottery or the like may be used as a target start memory.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above executes a variable display game that varies the identification information based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, second start winning opening 80), and the execution result of the variable display game. Is a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state based on the result of the identification, and a variation pattern table storage means (game control device 100) that stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining the variation time in the variation display game. ), A variation pattern table acquisition unit (game control device 100) that acquires one variation pattern table among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the variation pattern table storage unit and determines the variation pattern, and derives a specific result. The specific result selecting means (game control device 100) for selecting one of a plurality of types of specific results, and the specific result Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting a probability to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables are normally used normal fluctuations At least a pattern table and a special variation pattern table with a high selection ratio of variation patterns with a variation time shorter than the variation pattern selected in the normal variation pattern table, and the probability setting means is selected by the specific result selection means Based on the type of the specific result, the probability after the end of the special gaming state is set, and the variation pattern table acquisition unit has selected a predetermined specific result from among the specific results for which the probability setting unit sets the high probability state As a result, the change pattern is obtained by switching from the normal change pattern table to the special change pattern table.

  Therefore, since the variation time of the variable display game changes when the predetermined specific result is selected from among the specific results in which the probability setting means sets the high probability state, it is difficult to get tired and the interest increases. In addition, the special variation pattern table may not be selected even for a specific result of setting a high probability state, so that it is possible to give interest to the setting of the special variation pattern table. Can be increased. Moreover, the execution frequency of the variation display game can be increased by shortening the variation time, and the player can advantageously advance the game.

  In addition, a counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of executions of the variable display game is provided. The counting means counts the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special gaming state, and obtains a fluctuation pattern table acquisition means (game). When a predetermined specific result is selected, the control device 100) determines that the normal variation pattern table is based on the counting result of the counting means having reached a predetermined value after the special gaming state based on the predetermined specific result. Is switched to a special variation pattern table to obtain a variation pattern.

  Therefore, since a predetermined specific result is obtained and a player is advantageous by executing a predetermined number of variable display games, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can be rescued when a state in which a specific result is not derived in a high probability state continues, and the player's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

  The variable display game executes a first variable display game based on winning in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) and a second variable display game based on winning in the second starting winning opening 80. Based on the derivation of the specific result, the big hit with the operation of the condition device and the small hit without the operation of the condition device can be generated. Therefore, the variation pattern table can be switched by deriving the big hit or the small hit.

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

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 36 start winning opening (start opening, first starting winning opening)
80 2nd start prize opening (start opening)
100 Game control device (variation pattern table storage means, fluctuation pattern table acquisition means, specific result selection means, probability setting means, counting means)

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game that varies identification information based on winning of a game ball at a starting opening, and that generates a special gaming state based on the execution result of the variable display game being a specific result,
A variation pattern table storage means for storing a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining a variation time in the variation display game;
Fluctuation pattern table acquisition means for acquiring one fluctuation pattern table among a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the fluctuation pattern table storage means and determining a fluctuation pattern;
A specific result selecting means for selecting one of a plurality of types of specific results when deriving the specific result;
Probability setting means for setting the probability of the specific result to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state,
The plurality of fluctuation pattern tables include at least a normal fluctuation pattern table that is normally used and a special fluctuation pattern table that has a higher selection ratio of fluctuation patterns having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern selected in the normal fluctuation pattern table. Prepared,
The probability setting means sets the probability after the end of the special gaming state based on the type of the specific result selected by the specific result selection means,
The variation pattern table acquisition means includes:
The probability setting means switches from the normal variation pattern table to the special variation pattern table when a predetermined specific result is selected from among the specific results for setting the high probability state, and acquires a variation pattern. A featured gaming machine. A counting means for counting the number of executions of the variable display game;
The counting means counts the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special gaming state,
The variation pattern table acquisition means includes:
When the predetermined specific result is selected, after the special gaming state based on the predetermined specific result ends, the counting result of the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the normal variation pattern table. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is switched to a special fluctuation pattern table to obtain a fluctuation pattern. The variation display game is configured to be able to execute a first variation display game based on winning in the first start winning opening and a second variation display game based on winning in the second starting winning opening,
Based on the derivation of the specific result,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a big hit with the operation of the condition device and a small hit without the operation of the condition device can be generated.

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