JP2015112170A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of achieving a novel game.SOLUTION: A game machine sets a derivation ratio of a first predetermined result (small win) to be higher in a second variation display game executed based on inflow of game balls into a second start pocket 48b than in a first variation display game executed based on inflow of game balls into a first start pocket 48a. The game machine includes: distribution means (flow path distribution device 49) for distributing game balls to one of a first flow path permitting inflow to the first start pocket 48a, and a second flow path permitting inflow to the second start pocket 48b; and distribution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the distribution means. The distribution control means (game control device 100) operates the distribution means such that game balls are normally distributed to the first flow path, and operates the distribution means such that game balls are distributed to the second flow path for a predetermined period, based on satisfaction of predetermined conditions.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on an inflow of game balls into a starting area, and the result of the variable display game is any of a plurality of types of predetermined results. In this case, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that can give a player a gaming value corresponding to the predetermined result.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on winning the game ball in the start area provided in the game area (start prize) ) Is displayed in a variable manner, and when a plurality of pieces of identification information that have been stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time are in a special result mode determined in advance, a special payout of a lot of prize balls to the player Some players enter a gaming state and the player earns a lot of profit.
In this type of pachinko gaming machine, one having a distribution means for selectively distributing the game ball held by the holding means to the first start port side or the second start port side which is the start region has been proposed ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-254998 A

  However, in the above pachinko machine, since the distribution to the first start port side or the second start port side by the distributing means is equalized, the game becomes monotonous and it is difficult to realize a novel game. It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems as described above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a novel game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that varies and displays a plurality of identification information based on an inflow of game balls into the start area, and the result of the variation display game is one of a plurality of types of predetermined results In a gaming machine that can give a player a gaming value corresponding to the predetermined result,
The start area includes a first start port and a second start port,
The second variation display game that is executed based on the inflow of the game ball to the second start port is more than the first variation display game that is executed based on the inflow of the game ball to the first start port. The ratio of the first predetermined result among the plurality of types of predetermined results to be derived is increased,
Distributing means for distributing game balls to any one of a first flow path capable of flowing into the first start opening and a second flow path capable of flowing into the second start opening;
A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means,
The distribution control means includes
Normally, the distribution means is operated so that the game balls are distributed to the first flow path, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the distribution balls are distributed to the second flow path over a predetermined period. The means is operated.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the distribution control means operates the distribution means so that the game balls are distributed to the first flow path that can normally flow into the first start port, and the predetermined control means. Based on the establishment of the condition, the distribution means is operated so that the game balls are distributed to the second flow path that can flow into the second start port over a predetermined period.
Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball easily flows into the second start port over a predetermined period, so that the first predetermined result among a plurality of types of predetermined results is easily derived, and the predetermined condition is It is possible to realize a novel game that can increase an opportunity to give a player a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result every time it is established.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the result of the variable display game is any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results, a variable winning device that can be converted into an open state is provided,
In the variable prize device,
A first variable winning device that is converted to an open state when the result of the variable display game is a second predetermined result different from the first predetermined result;
A second variable winning device that is converted to an open state when the result of the variable display game is the first predetermined result,
The first variable prize apparatus so that the trajectory that the game ball introduced into the game area follows until it flows into the second variable prize apparatus is shorter than the trajectory that it follows until it flows into the first variable prize apparatus. And the second variable prize-winning device is arranged in the game area.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the trajectory that is reached until the game ball introduced into the game area flows into the second variable winning device is shorter than the trajectory that is reached before flowing into the first variable winning device. As described above, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are arranged in the game area.
Therefore, since the winning interval of the game ball to the second variable winning device can be shortened compared to the winning interval of the game ball to the first variable winning device, the predetermined condition is satisfied and among the plural types of predetermined results When the first predetermined result is derived, it is possible to appropriately win the game ball to the second variable winning device.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The gaming area is composed of a first gaming area and a second gaming area,
The starting area includes a normally variable winning device that can be converted into a closed state and an open state,
The first variation display game is executed based on an inflow of game balls to the normal variation winning device,
In the first game area, the first start port, the second start port, and the second variable winning device,
In the second game area, the normal variation winning device and the first variable winning device are arranged,
A restriction member is provided for restricting a game ball flowing down the second game area from flowing into any of the first start port and the second start port.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a restricting member that restricts the game balls flowing down the second game area from flowing into either the first start port or the second start port.
Accordingly, since only the game ball that has flowed down the first game area can be allowed to flow into the second start port, the first predetermined result is obtained based on the inflow of the game ball into the second start port. It is possible to prevent an increase in the number of cases in which the second variable prize-winning device is in an open state.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
A game state setting means for setting a game state corresponding to the predetermined result based on any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results derived as a result of the variable display game;
The gaming state setting means includes
When the first predetermined result is derived, it is set at the time of executing the variable display game as a gaming state to be set after the end of the variable display game that triggered the first predetermined result. The game state can be set.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the first predetermined result is derived, the game state setting means sets the first predetermined result after the end of the variable display game that triggered the first predetermined result. As the gaming state, the gaming state set at the time of executing the variable display game can be set.
Accordingly, when the first predetermined result is derived, a more advantageous gaming state is not set, so that a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result is given to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to prevent a situation that is extremely advantageous to the player from occurring when the number of opportunities to increase is increased.

  According to the present invention, a novel game can be realized.

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 front view of a channel distribution device. It is a reverse view of a flow-path distribution apparatus. 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. (A) is a table showing the probability of big hits and small hits of the special figure variation display game, (b) is a table showing winning ratios for each type of big wins, and (c) is a table showing the distribution of the flow distribution device. It is a table which shows a minute state. 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 distribution device control processing. It is a timing chart explaining the distribution timing of the game ball by a flow path distribution device. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a stop symbol information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a latter half fluctuation pattern 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 variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a time shortening fluctuation frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 1. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 2. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure usual process transfer setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit middle process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a middle hit process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit | end process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure usual process transfer setting process 3. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the modification of time shortening fluctuation frequency update processing. It is a flowchart explaining the modification of the special figure normal process transfer setting process. It is a table which shows the distribution state of the flow-path distribution apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the distribution apparatus control processing of 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the distribution timing of the game ball by the flow path distribution apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a table which shows the distribution state of the flow-path distribution apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the distribution apparatus control processing of 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the distribution timing of the game ball by the channel distribution device of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the distribution apparatus control processing of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure usual process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the power-saving control process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the distribution apparatus power saving control processing of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the main process by the presentation control apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the single shot system command processing of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the power-saving execution setting process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the power-saving execution setting process of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern table of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the variation pattern table of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the distribution apparatus control processing of 5th Embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the distribution timing of the game ball by the channel distribution device of a 5th embodiment.

<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 the gaming machine according to the first 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 sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effect) 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, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. To do. 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. A protrusion 40 a is provided at the lower right portion of the center case 40. The protruding portion 40a protrudes toward the lower right of the game area 32, makes it difficult for the game ball to jump into the center case 40, and the game ball that has flowed down the area on the right side of the game area 32 proceeds to the left. It plays the function of stopping the momentum. As a result, the game ball that has flowed down the area on the right side of the game ball 32 can be awarded to either the general winning port 35 or the first special variable winning device 38 provided below the protrusion 40a. The first start port 48a and the second start port 48b provided in the road distribution unit 48 are prevented from reaching. In other words, the game ball that has flowed down the area on the right side of the game ball 32 is prevented from winning in the first start port 48a and the second start port 48b. Here, the protruding portion 40a is a regulating member that regulates the game ball flowing down the right side area (second area) of the game area 32 so as not to flow into either the first start port 48a or the second start port 48b. I am doing.

  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.

  A normal symbol starting gate (ordinary symbol starting gate) 34 is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 5).

  A flow path distribution unit 48 is provided below the center case 40. The flow channel distribution unit 48 includes a first start port 48a that gives a start condition for the special figure variation display game, a second start port 48b, and a flow channel distribution device 49. Then, the game balls that have flowed down to the flow path distribution unit 48 are flown on the first start port 48a side (first flow path) or the second start port 48b side ( It is led to any one of the second flow paths). A game ball won in the first start port 48 is detected by the start port 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, the game ball won in the second starting port 48b is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5). Details of the flow path distribution device 49 will be described later.

  Also, on the right side of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in and having a start port 1 switch 36a inside. Yes. The movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always maintains a closed state in which a game ball is not received (a closed state unfavorable for the player). When the result of the general fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the movable member 37b is tilted by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a driving device, and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 receives the game ball. Can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5).

  Further, on the right side of the flow path distribution unit 48, a first special variable prize winning device (a first big prize opening, which 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). The lower prize winning opening 38 is provided.

  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, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 5) as a driving device. By converting the closed prize opening from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of gaming balls into the winning prize opening, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. Note that a lower count switch 38a (see FIG. 5) is provided inside 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.

  Also, in the upper left part of the center case 40, a second special variable winning device (second big prize opening, upper big prize winning) 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. 39) is provided. The second special variation prize winning device 39 includes a movable member 39c, and the movable member 39c normally maintains a closed state in which a game ball is not received (a closed state unfavorable for the player). When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and a small hit game state is entered, the movable member 39c is tilted by the big winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 5) as a driving device. Then, the game ball is changed to an open state in which the game ball can easily flow (a state advantageous to the player), so that the game ball can flow in, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. . In addition, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 5) 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 gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58, and a third gaming state display unit (third gaming state) for displaying that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. A status display (probability status display section) 59 and a round display section 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39) are provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game. A game result is displayed with a result form (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result form turned on.

  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 indicator 54 is the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding) out of the number of winning balls to the first starting port 48a or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Number) is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start port 48b, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, by turning off, blinking, and turning on the 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 gaming state display unit 58 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the short time state occurs.

  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. Specifically, in the normal state, the player adjusts the firing force and launches a game ball into the left game area (first game area) (so-called left-handed), during special game state or during normal power support In this case, the game is configured such that the player adjusts the firing force and fires a game ball (so-called right hit) to the right game area (second game area).

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 first start port 48 a, the second start port 48 b, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning devices 38, 39 are won, or the game region 32 flows into the out port 30 a provided at the bottom of the game region 32. Discharged from. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first starting opening 48a, the second starting opening 48b, the normal variable winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatuses 38 and 39, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening that has been won The prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 5).
However, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the vicinity of the flow path distribution unit 48 so that the game balls flowing down the right game area do not win the first start port 48a and the second start port 48b. Are provided with obstacle nails (not shown).

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, 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 usual figure change display game is a usual figure specifying result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for a game ball to win a starting opening inside the normal variation winning device 37, and the number of times the first special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  The winning balls to the first starting port 48a and the second starting port 48b and the winning balls to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls that have won the first start port 48a and the normal variation winning device 37 are detected as start winning balls for the first special figure variable display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is limited as the first start memory. The game ball that has been stored in the second start opening 48b is detected as the start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Is done. 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. 5). 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 a special figure 1 indicator 51 (variable display device) or special figure on the basis of winning in the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b or the normal variation winning device 37, or their starting memory. The 1st or 2nd special figure fluctuation display game is played with 2 indicator 52 (variation 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.

  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, but each special figure variation display game is displayed independently. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently. 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, in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, the first start port 48a or the normal variation winning device 37 (second variation) When a game ball wins at the start port 48b), the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game is immediately based on the start memory. The (second special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball wins in the first starting port 48a or the normal variation winning device 37 (second starting port 48b) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special gaming state, if the starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the first start port 48a and the start port 1 switch 36a in the normal variation winning device 37, the start port 2 switch 37a in the second start port 48b, the gate switch 34a, the winning port The switch 35a and the count switches 38a and 39a are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as proximity) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Called switch). 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.

  Next, the channel distribution mode by the channel distribution device 49 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a view of the first start port 48a, the second start port 48b, and the flow path distribution device 49 as viewed from the front side.

When the game ball that has flowed down into the flow path distribution unit 48 is flowed down to the first start port 48a side, as shown in FIG. 3A, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is moved. Turn counterclockwise. As a result, the shelf 49a1 disposed on the distribution movable member 49a is inclined downward to the left, and the game ball that has passed through the flow path distribution device 49 is guided toward the first start port 48a. ing.
On the other hand, when the game ball that has flowed down into the flow path sorting unit 48 is caused to flow down toward the second start port 48b, as shown in FIG. 49a is rotated clockwise. As a result, the shelf 49a1 disposed on the distribution movable member 49a is inclined downward to the right, and the game ball that has passed through the flow path distribution device 49 is guided toward the second start port 48b. ing.

FIG. 4 is a view of the first start port 48a, the second start port 48b, and the flow path distribution device 49 as seen from the back side.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the flow path distribution device 49 detects the proximity of the distribution detection piece 49b and the distribution detection piece 49b on the back side of the distribution movable member 49a. An apparatus first switch 49c and a distribution apparatus second switch 49d, and a distribution apparatus motor 49e (see FIG. 5) for driving the distribution movable member 49a and the distribution detection piece 49b are provided. Although illustration is omitted, the distribution movable member 49a and the distribution detection piece 49b are each supported by a motor shaft of a distribution device motor 49e.

When the game ball that has flowed down into the flow path sorting unit 48 is caused to flow down to the first starting port 48a side, one end of the sorting detection piece 49b is connected to the first sorting device as shown in FIG. The sorting movable member 49a is rotated until it is detected by the switch 49c. When one end of the sorting detection piece 49b is detected by the sorting device first switch 49c, the sorting device first switch 49c is switched from ON to OFF.
On the other hand, when the game ball that has flowed down into the flow path distribution unit 48 is caused to flow down to the second start port 48b side, the other end of the distribution detection piece 49b is distributed as shown in FIG. The sorting movable member 49a is rotated until it is detected by the device second switch 49d. When the other end of the sorting detection piece 49b is detected by the sorting device second switch 49d, the sorting device second switch 49d is switched from ON to OFF.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 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.

  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), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  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, out of game) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state, Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the starting memory number, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables And get. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  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 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a sorting device first switch 49c, a sorting device second switch 49d, a first starting port 48a, and a normal variation winning device. 37, a start port 2 switch 37a in the second start port 48b, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, a winning port switch 35a, a lower count switch 38a of the first special variable winning device 38. The second special variable winning device 39 is connected to the upper count switch 39a, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and a positive logic of 0V-5V is input. Interface chips (proximity I / F) 121a and 121b for converting into signals are provided. 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 distribution device first switch 49c, the distribution device second switch 49d, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, Detection signals from the lower count switch 38 a and the upper count switch 39 a are input to the second input 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 37a 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) 39b and solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c opening / closing data for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation prize winning device 37 and driving data (drive data 1, 2; see FIG. 11) of the sorting device motor 49e are output. A second output port 134 is provided. 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 power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. The first driver (driving circuit) 138a that receives the driving data signal of the sorting device motor 49e and generates and outputs the motor driving signal; the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135; A second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal; a third driver 138c for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136; and a fifth output. A fourth driver that outputs an external information signal supplied from the port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 71 38d is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that the solenoid and motor 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 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 and lighting of the decoration lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  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. An ornamental special figure holding number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 via this command I / F 331 are produced as a production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  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 a glass frame 15. 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). There is provided a board effect movable body control circuit 334 that drives and controls 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). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls a frame effect device such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates the moving light 16) provided in the glass frame 15 may be provided.

  Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, an effect agent switch 47 (effect) for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 by detecting the on / off state of the motor switch) and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 to the main control microcomputer 311 A switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. In addition, a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state in which the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 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, , 0.3 seconds) Control to open 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.

  In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port 48a and the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, the start winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting storage, A random number for determining the big hit of the 1 special figure variation display game 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. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the second start port 48b, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variation display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area (the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b, the normal variable winning device 37) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. A game control means for performing

  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 a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, opens the open / close door 38c of the first special variable prize winning device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b, and allows the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. I do. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 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 this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times, 5 times, 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.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the result form of the small hit on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, A process for generating a hit state is performed. In the process of generating the small hit state, for example, the CPU 111A opens the movable member 39c of the second special variable prize winning device 39 by the big prize opening solenoid 39b so that the game ball can flow into the big prize opening. I do. The opening of the grand prize opening is defined as one round until a condition indicating whether a predetermined openable time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening is defined as a predetermined number of rounds (for example, (3 times) Continued (repeated) control (cycle game) is performed.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (specific game state) as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being the winning result, the first opening time (for example, 100 ms) in which the opening time (general power opening time) is the normal state. It is possible to perform control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1352 ms). Further, in the short-time state, the number of times of opening the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal-variation display game. It is possible to set the number of second releases (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state 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 figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Further, it may be set so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal operation state (the 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. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  Next, the probability of jackpot or jackpot, the type of jackpot of the special figure variation display game in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the sorting state of the flow path sorting device 49 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the probability that the result of the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is 1/300 in both the low probability state and the high probability state. The probability that the result of the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is 1/15. That is, the small hit probability in the second special figure fluctuation display game is set to be higher than that in the first special figure fluctuation display game.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the probability that the results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are big hits in the low probability state is 1/300. Further, in the high probability state, the probability that the results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are big hits is 1/30.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the types of big hits include 2R probability variable big hit, 5R normal big hit, 5R positive variable big hit, and 16R positive variable big hit.
When the result of the first special figure variation display game is a big hit, the 2R probability variable big hit is 30/250, the 5R normal big hit is 100/250, the 5R positive variable big hit is 60/250, and the 16R probability variable big hit is derived with a probability of 60/250. It has come to be. Also, in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the 2R probability variation big hit is 30/250, the 5R normal big hit is 100/250, the 5R positive variation big hit is 60/250, and the 16R positive variation big hit is the same as the first special figure fluctuation display game. It is derived with a probability of 60/250.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise, whereby the first start port 48a. While the game ball can be won, the game ball cannot be awarded to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state (first state; normal gaming state) is continued for 60 minutes (one hour) after the gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  Next, when 60 minutes have elapsed since the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, thereby playing the game ball to the second start port 48b. Can be won, while game balls cannot be won in the first start port 48a (see FIG. 3B). This state (second state; ceiling game state) is continued for 10 minutes (from 60 minutes to 70 minutes after power-on).

  Next, when 70 minutes have elapsed since the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49 a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise, so that the game to the first start port 48 a is performed. While it is possible to win a ball, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state (first state; normal game state) is continued for 60 minutes (from 70 minutes after power on until 130 minutes have passed).

Next, when 130 minutes elapses after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, so that the game ball to the second start port 48b is turned on. Can be won, while game balls cannot be won in the first start port 48a (see FIG. 3B). This state (second state; ceiling game state) is continued for 10 minutes (until 140 minutes have passed after 130 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on).
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the distribution state is alternately converted into the first state for 60 minutes and the second state for 10 minutes in the same manner.

  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. 8 and 9 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. This main process is started when the power is turned on.
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 8, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) for prohibiting an interrupt is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2), a stack pointer setting process (Step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode ( Step S4) is performed.

Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control device (payout board) 200 to start up normally, a waiting time of, for example, 4 milliseconds is performed (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to.
Next, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S6), and OFF data is output to all output ports (all output ports are set to have no output) ( Step S7).
Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set (step S8).

Next, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is ON (step S9).
If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is not ON (step S9; No), the power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, “5Ah”) in which the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal. Is checked (step S10), and it is determined whether or not it is normal (step S11).
When it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal. It is checked whether it is data 2 (for example, “A5h”) (step S12), and it is determined whether it is normal (step S13).
When it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM ( Step S14) is performed, and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (when the power is turned off) (step S15), and it is determined whether or not they match (step S16).
If it is determined in step S16 that the calculated checksum matches the checksum at the time of power failure (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. Do.

  Further, when it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), it is determined in step S11 or step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection region is not normal power failure inspection region check data. In the case (step S11; No or step S13; No), if it is determined in step S16 that the calculated checksum does not match the checksum at the time of power-off (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. Move to the initialization process.

  In step S17 of FIG. 9, all power failure inspection areas are cleared (step S17), and then the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and areas related to errors and fraud monitoring are reset (step S19). In this embodiment, in step S19, an error scan counter area, a security signal control timer area, a front frame (glass frame 15) release monitoring area, a game frame (front frame 12) release monitoring area, a shot ball break monitoring area, an overflow Monitoring area, payout abnormality monitoring area, switch abnormality monitoring area, prize winning dishonest prize monitoring area, general electric power illegal prize winning monitoring area, magnetic monitoring area, special prize fraud monitoring information area 1, general electric fraud monitoring information area, external information Reset the security signal / door / frame open signal area in the area, the gaming machine error status signal area, etc. in the test signal area.

Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20).
If it is determined in step S20 that the state is not a high probability state (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S20 that the state is a high probability state (step S20; Yes), ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and is provided in, for example, the collective display device 50. The ON (lighting) data of the high probability notification LED (third gaming state display unit 59) is saved in the segment area (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23.
In step S23, a command at the time of power restoration corresponding to a special figure game process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later (for example, a model designation command, a decoration special figure 1 hold number command, The decorative special figure 2 hold number command, probability information command, recovery screen command (or customer waiting demo command)) is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S23), and the process proceeds to step S29.

When jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and then all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. Then, the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). In the present embodiment, in step S26, the customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo area, or the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery.
Next, an output timer initial value (for example, 256 msec) of external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S27), and a command at power-on (for example, model designation command, power-on) Command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29.

In step S29, 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 activated (step S29).
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 crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal, and And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

Next, the random number generation circuit is activated and set (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Next, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the hit of special figure (big hit random number), big hit symbol Is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) and a random number (hit random number) that determines the hit of a normal figure (step S31), interrupt Is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of the generated random numbers and make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

  Next, initial value random number update processing (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2, hit random number) use random numbers generated in a random number generation circuit. It is configured. Each random number is a relatively low-speed counter (referred to as a soft random number) that is updated based on a CTC for random number update. In addition, the generation cycle of the random number update CTC is the same as the timer interrupt processing cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the main control program.

Next, the number of times (for example, twice) of reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON. Determination is made (step S35).
If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process of step S33 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. When such a method is adopted, both of the initial value random number update processes are performed. In order to avoid executing the update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update it to release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the interrupt process is not performed, but only within the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process, thereby simplifying the main process There is an advantage of being.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks set in step S34 ( Step S36).
If it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S35).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S36 that the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, interruption is temporarily prohibited. Then, OFF data is output to all the output ports (step S38).

Next, the power failure inspection region check data 1 (for example, “5Ah”) is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 (for example, “A5h”) is saved in the power failure inspection region 2. (Step S40).
Next, a checksum calculation process (step S41) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off is performed, the calculated checksum is saved (step S42), and access to the RWM is prohibited (step S43). Wait for the machine to shut down. 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.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, 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. 10 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) 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 S52) 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 S53) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b, general electric 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 S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (step S56) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, the upper count switch 39a, A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for monitoring errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) 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, flow path allocation From the distribution device control processing (step S61) for switching the flow path by the device 49, the magnet fraud monitoring processing (step S62) to check whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61, from the radio wave sensor 62 A radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S63) is performed to check whether there is any abnormality by checking the detection signal. Then, external information editing processing (step S64) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S65) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S66), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S66). Step S67) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Distributor control processing]
Next, details of the sorting device control process (step S61) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described.

  In the sorting apparatus control process, as shown in FIG. 11, first, whether or not a timer (switching time timer) for measuring the timing for switching the flow path by the flow path sorting apparatus 49 has been set. Is determined (step S71).

  If it is determined in step S71 that the timer (switching time timer) has not been set (step S71; No), the timer (switching time timer) is set and the timer set flag is set (step S72).

  Next, after setting the timer, a value (900000) for counting one hour is set in the switching time timer (step S73). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms, and by setting 900000 as the value of the switching time timer, 900000 × 4 ms = 3600000 ms, that is, 1 hour Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S74), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S75), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).

  If it is determined in step S71 that the timer (switching time timer) has been set (step S71; Yes), the switching time timer is decremented by 1 (step S76). It is determined whether or not (step S77).

  If it is determined in step S77 that the switching time timer is not 0 (step S77; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S77 that the switching time timer has reached 0 (step S77; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S78).

  If it is determined in step S78 that the value of the control pointer is not 1 (step S78; No), the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S78 that the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S78; Yes), a value (150000) for counting 10 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S79). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 150000 as the value of the switching time timer, 150000 × 4 ms = 600,000 ms, that is, 10 minutes. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S80), 2 is set in the control pointer (step S81), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).

Note that the switching of the control pointer in the above-described distribution device control process may be performed according to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game.
Specifically, for example, the value of the control pointer is set to 1 after the power is turned on and before the special figure change display game is played 500 times, and the distribution movable member 49a is moved to the initial position side (first start port). The drive shaft of the sorter motor 49e is rotated so that the game balls are tilted to the side 48a. In addition, the value of the control pointer is set to 2 until the special figure change display game is played 501 to 600 times, and the sorting movable member 49a is set on the side opposite to the initial position (to the second start port 48b. The drive shaft of the sorter motor 49e is rotated so as to incline toward the side where the balls are distributed.
Further, the switching of the control pointer in the distribution device control process described above may be performed according to the result of the special figure variation display game.
Specifically, when a specific symbol (for example, “7”, “☆”, “7”, etc.) is derived as a stop symbol of the special symbol fluctuation display game, the value of the control pointer is switched from 1 to 2. Also good.

  Next, game ball distribution timing by the flow path distribution device 49 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the power is turned on, first, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorter motor 49e is rotated until the sorter SW1 (sorter first switch 49c) is turned off (not shown). Reverse). As a result, the game balls are distributed to the first starting port 48a in the normal game state.
Next, when one hour has elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (second sorting device switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. Thereby, in a ceiling game state, a game ball is distributed to the 2nd starting port 48b.
Next, when 10 minutes have elapsed since the flow path distribution device 49 is switched so that the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b, the distribution device SW1 (the distribution device first switch 49c) is turned off again. Until now, the drive shaft of the sorter motor 49e is rotated (reversely rotated), and in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a normal gaming state (one hour) in which the gaming balls are distributed to the first starting port 48a. The ceiling gaming state (10 minutes) in which game balls are distributed to the second starting port 48b is alternately repeated.

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

  In the special game process, as shown in FIG. 13, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In this start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start port 48a, the second start port 48b, and the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted and based on the winnings. Prior to the start of the special figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a winning is determined in advance.

Next, the count switch monitoring process 1 (step A2) is performed. In the count switch monitoring process 1, a process of monitoring the count number of the lower count switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is performed.
Next, the count switch monitoring process 2 (step A3) is performed. In the count switch monitoring process 2, a process of monitoring the count number of the upper count switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up or timed up after -1 update (step A4), and it is determined whether or not the time has expired (step A5).
When it is determined in step A5 that the special figure game processing timer has not expired (step A5; No), the process proceeds to step A22.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A5 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A5; Yes), the special figure game sequence branch table referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. Is set in the register (step A6), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is obtained using the table (step A7).
Next, the return address after the end of the branch process is saved in the stack area (step A8), and the game branch process (step A9) is performed according to the special figure game process number.

In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A10) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A11) is performed.
In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit or a small hit, setting a fanfare command according to the type of the big hit or the small hit, A special chart display process (step A12) is performed for setting the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern for each big win or small hit, setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like.

In step A9, if the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. The fanfare / interval processing (step A13) is performed.
In step A9, if the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A14) for setting information necessary to perform the ball process is performed.
In step A9, when the special figure 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 prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A15) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A16) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “7” in step A9, the special winning opening open process 2 (step A17) is performed.

In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “8”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the process during the small hit A small hitting fanfare process (step A18) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a small hitting process (step A19) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, and the like is performed. .
In step A9, when the special figure game process number is “10”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining sphere process (step A20) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the special figure game process number is “11” in step A9, a small hit end process (step A21) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

Thereafter, a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (step A22), and the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed.
Next, a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 is prepared (step A24), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A25) according to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the special figure game process is completed. To do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves 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 is generated and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is set. The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. 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.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
In the starting port switch monitoring process, as shown in FIG. 14, first, a table for setting information on hold by the starting port 1 (the first starting port 48a, the normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A31). Special figure start port switch common processing (step A32) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning component (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won (step). A33).
If it is determined in step A33 that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A33; Yes), the process proceeds to step A36.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A33 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A33; No), the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5). A check is made (step A34), and it is determined whether or not the number is greater than the number of fraud determination (step A35). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A35 that the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is not equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A35; No), the process proceeds to step A36.
In step A36, a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port 48b is prepared (step A36), and thereafter, a special figure starting port switch common process (step A37) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A35 that the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is greater than or equal to the fraud determination number (step A35; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps A32 and A37) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. This special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

In the special figure start port switch common process, as shown in FIG. 15, first, it is checked whether there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A41). ), It is determined whether or not there is an input (step A42). In the present embodiment, data for determining whether there is an input is defined on the table prepared in step A31 or step A36.
If it is determined in step A42 that there is no input to the monitoring target starter switch (step A42; No), the special-purpose starter switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A42 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A42; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A43). In the case of the present embodiment, a start opening winning flag is defined on the table prepared in step A31 or step A36.

Next, the number of times that information related to the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10 (start port signal output count) is loaded (step A44). The signal output count is updated by +1 and it is checked whether it overflows (step A45), and it is determined whether it overflows (step A46).
If it is determined in step A46 that the start port signal output count does not overflow (step A46; No), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A47), and the process proceeds to step A48. Transition.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A46 that the start port signal output count overflows (step A46; Yes), the process proceeds to step A48.

  In step A48, it is checked whether the number of special figure hold (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitored starter switch among the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (for example, 4). (Step A48), it is determined whether it is less than the upper limit (Step A49). In the case of this embodiment, the address of the special figure reservation number area is defined on the table prepared in step A31 or step A36.

If it is determined in step A49 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit value (step A49; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A49 that the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A49; Yes), the number of special figure reservations to be updated is updated by one (step A50).
Next, a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared from the start opening 1 switch 36a and the start opening 2 switch 37a (step A51), and the decoration special figure corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared. A pending number command (ACTION) is prepared (step A52), and command setting processing (step A53) is performed.
Next, the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the special figure hold number is calculated (step A54). In the present embodiment, the start address of the random number save area is defined on the table prepared in step A31 or step A36.
Next, a big hit random number is extracted and prepared (step A55), and the prepared big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number saving area of the RWM (step A56).

Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A57), and the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A58). In the case of this embodiment, the address of the jackpot symbol random number area is defined on the table prepared in step A31 or step A36.
Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 1 save area (step A59), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A60), the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 3 save area (step A61).
Next, special figure hold information determination processing (step A62) is performed, and the target start opening winning flag is loaded as a change order flag (step A63).
Next, the address of the change order flag save area corresponding to the total number of special figure holds is calculated (step A64), the change order flag is saved in the change order flag save area (step A65), and the special figure start port switch is common. The process ends.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the special figure hold information determination process (step A62) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. 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.

In the special figure hold information determination process, as shown in FIG. 16, first, it is checked whether or not a condition for executing the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A71), and it is determined whether or not it is satisfied (step A72).
If it is determined in step A72 that the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are not satisfied (step A72; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it determines with satisfy | filling the conditions which may perform a prefetch effect by step A72 (step A72; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effects is performed.
In the case of this embodiment, since it does not have the function of changing the symbols in an order different from the winning order, the input of the start port switch related to step A42 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. It is also possible to make it possible to execute the pre-reading effect unconditionally both in the case of the input and the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In the present embodiment, since the pre-reading effect is not executed during the big hit operation and the small hit operation, the pre-reading effect may be executed when the special figure game process number is less than “3” in step A72. It is determined that the condition is satisfied.

In the process related to the prefetching effect performed when it is determined that the condition for executing the prefetching effect is satisfied (step A72; Yes), first, whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit A jackpot determination process (step A73) is performed to determine whether or not the determination result is a jackpot (step A74).
When it is determined in step A74 that the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A74; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A75), and the big hit symbol is determined. The random number is checked, the corresponding jackpot information table is acquired, set (step A76), and the process proceeds to step A81. In the case of the present embodiment, on the jackpot symbol random number check table set in step A75, a random number judgment value (representing a distribution rate) and a jackpot information table address corresponding to the judgment value are defined.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A74 that the determination result of the big hit determination process is not big hit (step A74; No), whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is a big hit. A small hit determination process (step A77) is performed to determine whether the determination result is a small hit (step A78).
If it is determined in step A78 that the determination result of the small hit determination process is a small hit (step A78; Yes), a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A79). Control goes to step A81.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A78 that the determination result of the small hit determination process is not a small hit (step A78; No), a deviation information table is set (step A80), and the process proceeds to step A81.

In step A81, the symbol information is acquired from the information table set in step A76, step A79, or step A80 and saved in the symbol information (working) area (step A81), and step A76, step A79, or step The start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the information table set at A80, and the starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A82). In the case of the present embodiment, the symbol information and the start opening winning effect symbol command are defined on the information table set in step A76, step A79, or step A80.
Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored is prepared (step A83), and the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared (step S83). A84).
Next, a special figure information setting process (step A85) for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port, and a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting a second half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step A86), a variation pattern setting process (Step A87) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a start opening prize command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A88), and the value of the second half variation number is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A89), command setting processing (Step A90) is performed.
Next, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A91), the command setting process (step A92) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A88 and A89, and a starting opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A91, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the special figure routine process (step A10) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
In the special figure normal processing, as shown in FIG. 17, first, it is checked whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) are 0 (step A101). ), It is determined whether it is 0 (step A102).
If it is determined in step A102 that the number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold is 0 (step A102; Yes), it is checked whether a customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A103) and started. It is determined whether it has been performed (step A104). The customer waiting demonstration is started when the special figure variation display game is not performed and the touch signal is in the off state (the state where the player's firing operation is not detected). When this customer waiting demo is started, a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area. Therefore, it is determined here whether there is a customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area.

If it is determined in step A104 that the customer waiting demo has started (step A104; Yes), that is, if the customer waiting demo flag flag is not set in the customer waiting demo flag area, the special figure normal processing transition setting is set. Processing 1 (step A111) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A104 that the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A104; No), that is, if the customer waiting demo flag region is not set, the customer waiting demo flag region The customer waiting demo flag is saved (step A105), a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A106), and command setting processing (step A107) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a signal related to right-handed (whether the firing position designation signal is ON) (step A108).
If it is determined in step A108 that there is a signal related to right-handed (step A108; Yes), that is, if the launch position designation signal is ON (right-handed), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A111) ) To complete the special figure routine processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A108 that there is no right-handed signal (step A108; No), that is, if the firing position designation signal is OFF (left-handed), a right-handed warning end command is prepared ( Step A109), command setting process (step A110), special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A111) are performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. As a result, the right-handed warning is terminated so that the right-handed warning (display or sound output prompting the user to return to the left-handed) will not continue to be executed even when the customer enters a waiting state.

  If it is determined in step A102 that the number of reserved special figure 1 and the number of special figure 2 held are not 0 (step A102; No), the variable order flag is loaded from the variable order flag saving area (step A112). It is checked whether the loaded change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change in FIG. 1 (step A113), and it is determined whether it is a flag indicating the start of change in FIG. 1 (step A114).

If it is determined in step A114 that the change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change in special figure 1 (step A114; Yes), special figure 1 change start process 1 (step A115) is performed, and a signal related to right-handed It is determined whether or not there is (a firing position designation signal is ON) (step A116).
When it is determined in step A116 that there is a signal related to right-handed (step A116; Yes), that is, when the launch position designation signal is ON (right-handed), the special-figure changing process transition setting in FIG. The process (step A119) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A116 that there is no right-handed signal (step A116; No), that is, if the firing position designation signal is OFF (left-handed), a right-handed warning end command is prepared ( Step A117), command setting process (step A118), special figure changing process transition setting process (step A119) of special figure 1 are performed, and special figure ordinary process is terminated. As a result, a right-handed warning (a display or a sound output prompting the user to return to the left-handed start) that is started based on the passage detection of the gate (normal start gate 34) other than during the right-handed period is detected. Is determined to have returned to the left-handed, and the right-handed warning is terminated.

When it is determined in step A114 that the change order flag is not a flag indicating the start of change in FIG. 1 (step A114; No), that is, when the change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change in FIG. Performs special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A120), and determines whether or not there is a signal related to hitting (whether the firing position designation signal is ON) (step A121).
If it is determined in step A121 that there is a signal related to right-handed (step A121; Yes), that is, if the launch position designation signal is ON (right-handed), the special-fluctuation changing process transition setting of special-figure 2 is set. Processing (step A125) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A121 that there is no right-handed signal (step A121; No), that is, if the launch position designation signal is OFF (left-handed), whether or not a right-handed warning is being issued. Determination is made (step A122).

If it is determined in step A122 that a right-handed warning is being issued (step A122; Yes), the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A125) in FIG. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A122 that a right-handed warning is not in progress (step A122; No), a right-handed warning start command is prepared (step A123), command setting processing (step A124), A figure transition process transition setting process (step A125) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step A115) in the special figure usual process described above will be described. This special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game.
In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1, as shown in FIG. 18, first, shift information and jackpot information are set in the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A131) is performed.
Next, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A132) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

Subsequently, a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A133) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed, and a signal corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol number of the set special figure 1 stop symbol ( For example, the symbol 2 data signal, which is continuously output until the data value changes, is saved in the test signal output data area (step A134), and the stop symbol pattern information (in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process) ( The symbol information) is saved in the symbol information (work) area of the RWM (step A135).
Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A136), and the prepared special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A137).
Next, a target table (for special figure 1) for setting information relating to the variation pattern is prepared (step A138), and special figure information setting processing (step A139) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A140) for setting the latter half variation pattern, and the variation pattern setting process (step A140) for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game A141), the fluctuation start information setting process (step A142) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is completed.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A133) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, as shown in FIG. 19, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A151), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A152).

When it is determined in step A152 that the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A152; Yes), the big hit symbol table of special figure 1 is set (step A153), and the big hit symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) ) Is loaded with a jackpot symbol random number (step A154), and a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A155). In the case of the present embodiment, a determination value for random numbers (representing a distribution rate) and a stop symbol number corresponding to the determination value are defined on the jackpot symbol table of special figure 1 set in step A153.
Next, the stop symbol number (for example, any one of “1” to “100”) acquired in step A155 is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A156).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is during normal power support (during a short time state) (step A157).
When it is determined in step A157 that the power transmission is being supported (step A157; Yes), a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table for high probability and short time is prepared (step A158). A stop symbol information setting process (step A160) for setting the execution mode of the special game state according to the type and setting the game after the special game state ends is performed, and the process proceeds to step A168.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A157 that the power transmission is not supported (step A157; No), a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is prepared (step A159), and the stop symbol information setting process (step A159) Step A160) is performed, and the process proceeds to Step A168.

If it is determined in step A152 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A152; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A161), and it is determined whether or not it is a small hit. (Step A162).
When it is determined in step A162 that the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A162; Yes), the small hit release information in FIG. 1 is saved in the small hit big winning opening information area (step A163). The symbol number (for example, “101”) at the time of the small hit is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A164), and the symbol information (for example, “2”) at the time of the special symbol 1 small hit is saved in the symbol information area (Step A165), and the process proceeds to step A168.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A162 that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A162; No), the stop symbol number (for example, “0”) at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area. (Step A166) The symbol information (for example, “0”) at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (Step A167), and the process proceeds to Step A168.
Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

In step A168, a decoration special figure command table is set (step A168), and then a decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A169). In the case of the present embodiment, a decoration special figure command (ACTION) is defined on the decoration special figure command table set in step A168.
Next, a special decoration figure 1 command (MODE) is set (step A170), the command is saved in the special decoration figure command area (step A171), and the big hit symbol random number saving area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0 ( Step A172), the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is ended.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing 1]
Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step A120) in the special figure usual process described above will be described. This special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game.
In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1, as shown in FIG. 20, first, deviation information and jackpot information are set in the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A181) is performed.
Next, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A182) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

Next, a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A183) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed, and a signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special figure 2 stop symbol ( For example, the symbol 3 data signal, which is continuously output until the data value changes, is saved in the test signal output data area (step A184), and the stop symbol pattern information (set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process) ( The symbol information) is saved in the symbol information (work) area of the RWM (step A185).
Next, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A186), and the prepared special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A187).
Next, a target table (for special figure 2) for setting information on the variation pattern is prepared (step A188), and special figure information setting processing (step A189) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, of the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A190) for setting the latter half variation pattern, and the variation pattern setting process (step A190) for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game A191), the fluctuation start information setting process (step A192) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A183) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A201), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A202).
When it is determined in step A202 that the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A202; Yes), the big hit symbol table of special figure 2 is set (step A203), and the big hit symbol random number save area (for special figure 2) ) Is loaded with a jackpot symbol random number (step A204), and a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A205). In the case of the present embodiment, on the jackpot symbol table of special figure 2 set in step A203, a random number determination value (representing a distribution rate) and a stop symbol number corresponding to the determination value are defined.
Next, the stop symbol number (for example, any one of “1” to “100”) acquired in step A205 is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area (step A206).
Next, a special symbol 2 big hit stop symbol information table is prepared (step A207), a stop symbol information setting process (step A208) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A216.

If it is determined in step A202 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A202; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A209), and it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a small hit. (Step A210).
When it is determined in step A210 that the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A210; Yes), the small hit release information of the special figure 2 is saved in the small hit big winning opening release information area (step A211). The stop symbol number at the time of small hit (for example, “101”) is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area (step A212), and the symbol information at the time of the special symbol 2 small hit (for example, “1”) (Step A213), and the process proceeds to step A216.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A210; No), the stop symbol number (eg, “0”) at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area. (Step A214) The symbol information (eg, “0”) at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (Step A215), and the process proceeds to Step A216.
Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

In step A216, a decoration special figure command table is set (step A216), and then a decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A217). In the present embodiment, a decoration special figure command (ACTION) is defined on the decoration special figure command table set in step A216.
Next, a special decoration figure 2 command (MODE) is set (step A218), the command is saved in the special decoration figure command area (step A219), and the jackpot symbol random number saving area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0 ( Step A220), the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
Next, the stop symbol information setting process (step A160) in the above-described special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process and the stop symbol information setting process (step A208) in the above-described special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process will be described.
In the stop symbol information setting process, as shown in FIG. 22, first, symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A231). At this time, since the different stop symbol information table is used depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbol information acquired depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported It is possible to make it difficult to infer the type of jackpot from the display on the special figure 1 display 51 and the display on the display device 41.

Next, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination flag area (step A232). The probability variation determination flag is for setting a probability state after the end of the special gaming state.
Next, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A233).
Next, the winning symbol opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol opening information area (step A234), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated.
In the case of the present embodiment, symbol information, probability variation determination flag, round number upper limit value information, and special winning opening release information are displayed on the stopped symbol information table prepared in Step A158, Step A159, or Step A207. It is defined as a plurality of groups according to the number of stop symbol numbers.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, the special figure information setting process (step A139) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 and the special figure information setting process (step A189) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the special figure information setting process, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the special figure for the prepared flag (the special figure 1 fluctuation flag prepared in step A136 or the special figure 2 fluctuation flag prepared in step A186) is targeted. Is saved in the symbol determination flag (work) area (step A241), and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are added as the information generation parameter 1 (step A242).

Next, it is determined whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (during the short-time state) (step A243).
In Step A243, when it is determined that the power transmission support is not in progress (time saving state) (Step A243; No), the value of no power transmission support is set as the information generation parameter 2 (Step A244), and Step A248 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A243 that the power transmission is being supported (during the short time state) (step A243; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is at a high probability (step A245). .
If it is determined in step A245 that the probability is not high (step A245; No), the information generation parameter 2 is set to a value with low probability and normal power support (step A246), and the process proceeds to step A248. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A245 that the high probability is reached (step A245; Yes), a value indicating high probability and normal power support is set as the information generation parameter 2 (step A247), and step A248 is performed. Migrate to

In step A248, first-half fluctuation information 1 is generated based on information generation parameters 1 and 2, and is saved in the first-half fluctuation information 1 area (step A248). Thereafter, first-half fluctuation information 2 is generated based on information generation parameter 2. Then, the first half variation information 2 area is saved (step A249).
Here, the first half variation information is information for determining the first half variation pattern until reaching the reach state among the variation patterns. The first half fluctuation information 1 is first half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and the reach state is not reached. Since the first-half fluctuation information 1 is determined in consideration of the number of special figure reservations, it is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 2. The first-half fluctuation information 2 is first-half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and reach is reached, or when the result is a big hit or a small hit. In the first half fluctuation information 2, the first half fluctuation pattern is determined without considering the special figure reservation number. It should be noted that at the time when the first half fluctuation information 1 and 2 are generated, which is used is not determined, and is determined with reference to other information generation parameters later.

Next, the second-half fluctuation group information is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 2, and is saved in the target second-half fluctuation group information area (step A250). A symbol discrimination flag (for work), which is information for discriminating between FIGS. 1 and 2, is loaded (step A251).
Next, the first variation group information is generated based on the information generation parameters 2 and 3, and is saved in the target first variation group information area (step A252).
Next, symbol information (for work) is loaded as the information generation parameter 4 (step A253), and a variable group selection table pointer is generated based on the information generation parameters 2 and 4 (step A254). The setting process ends.
In the case of the present embodiment, on the table prepared in step A138 or step A188, the address of the first half fluctuation information 1 area (used in step A248), the address of the first half fluctuation information 2 area (used in step A249), Address of first half variation group information area (used in step A252), address of second half variation group information area (used in step A250), address of random number save area of fluctuation pattern random number 1, random number save area of fluctuation pattern random number 2 The address, the address of the second half variation number area, and the address of the random number save area of the variation pattern random number 3 are defined.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A140) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A190) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the latter half variation pattern setting process, as shown in FIG. 24, first, the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to the variation group selection table pointer is calculated and prepared (step A261). In the present embodiment, the addresses of the variation group selection table are defined on the variation group selection table before calculation by the number of variation group selection table pointers.

Next, it is checked whether the symbol information (for work) is off symbol information (step A262), and it is determined whether it is off symbol information (step A263).
If it is determined in step A263 that the symbol information (for work) is not out of symbol information (step A263; No), the process proceeds to step A266.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A263 that the symbol information (for work) is out-of-order symbol information (step A263; Yes), the latter-half variation group information is loaded from the target latter-half variation group information region (step A264). .
Next, an address corresponding to the latter-half fluctuation group information is additionally calculated and prepared as a fluctuation group selection table (step A265), and the process proceeds to step A266. In the present embodiment, the address of the variation group selection table is defined on the outlier variation group selection table. In the case of the present embodiment, additional calculation is performed to change the table for each number of holdings at the time of loss, and the number of holdings is not affected at the time of big hit.

In step A266, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A266). Thereafter, a 2-byte sorting process (step A267) is performed to acquire and prepare the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting (step A268). In the case of this embodiment, the distribution value of the variation pattern random number 1 and the address of the latter half variation selection table corresponding to the distribution value are defined on the variation group selection table.
Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A269), and a sorting process (step A270) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A271). In the present embodiment, the distribution value of the variation pattern random number 2 and the latter-half variation number corresponding to the distribution value are defined on the latter-half variation selection table.
Next, the latter half variation number is saved in the target latter variation number area (step A272), and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, on the table prepared in Step A138 or Step A188, the address of the first-half variation information 1 area, the address of the first-half variation information 2 area, the address of the first-half variation group information area, the second half The address of the variation group information area (used in step A264), the address of the random number save area of the variation pattern random number 1 (used in step A266), the address of the random number save area of the variation pattern random number 2 (used in step A269), The address of the second half variable number area (used in step A272) and the address of the random number save area of the fluctuation pattern random number 3 are defined.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A141) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 and the fluctuation pattern setting process (step A191) of the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the variation pattern setting process, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the first variation group information is first loaded from the target first variation group information area (step A281), and the first variation group table corresponding to the loaded first variation group information. Is calculated (step A282). In the case of the present embodiment, the addresses of the first variation group table are defined for the number of first variation group information on the first variation group address table before calculation.

Next, the latter half variation number is loaded from the target area (step A283), and an address corresponding to the loaded latter half variation number is calculated using the calculated table (step A284). In the case of the present embodiment, the determination value of the second half variation number and the address of the first half variation pattern selection address table corresponding to the second half variation number are defined on the first half variation group table.
Next, it is checked whether the latter half change number is a change number without reach (step A285), and it is determined whether it is a change number without reach (step A286).
If it is determined in step A286 that the second-half variation number is an unreachable variation number (step A286; Yes), the first-half variation information 1 is loaded from the target first-half variation information 1 area (step A287). Move to A289.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A286 that the latter half variation number is not a reachless variation number (step A286; No), the first half variation information 2 is loaded from the target first half variation information 2 area (step A288), Control goes to step A289.

In step A289, an address corresponding to the first half variation information is calculated using the calculated table (step A289), and then the address of the first half variation selection table is acquired from the calculated address and prepared (step A290). . In the present embodiment, the addresses of the first half variation selection table are defined on the first half variation pattern selection address table by the number of the first half variation information 1 or 2.
Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A291), and a distribution process (step A292) is performed.
Next, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A293), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. In the case of this embodiment, the distribution value of the variation pattern random number 3 and the first variation number corresponding to the distribution value are defined on the first variation selection table.
As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, on the table prepared in step A138 or step A188, the address of the first half fluctuation information 1 area (used in step A287) and the address of the first half fluctuation information 2 area (step A288). ), The address of the first half variation group information area (used in step A281), the address of the second half variation group information area, the address of the random number save area of the variation pattern random number 1, the address of the random number save area of the variation pattern random number 2, The address of the second half variable number area (used in step A283) and the address of the random number save area of the fluctuation pattern random number 3 (used in step A291) are defined.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A142) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 and the fluctuation start information setting process (step A192) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 will be described.
In the change start information setting process, as shown in FIG. 26, first, the random number save areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared to 0 (step A301), and the first half change time value table is set (step A302). ), The first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A303).
Next, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A304), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A305).

Next, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A306), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A307).
Next, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (step A308), the value of the second half fluctuation number is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A309), and command setting processing (step A310). )I do.

Next, a command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area (step 311), and command setting processing is performed (step A312).
Next, a decoration special figure holding number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A313), the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A314), and the variation symbol discrimination is performed. The special figure holding number corresponding to the flag is updated by -1 (step A315).
Next, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A316), and command setting processing is performed (step A317).
Next, the random number save area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A318), the shifted empty area is cleared to 0 (step A319), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game including information regarding the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set and transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Examples of the information related to the start of the special figure fluctuation display game include, for example, a fluctuation pattern command including information on a fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, and stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. Corresponding decoration special figure command, decoration special figure reservation number command (decoration special figure reservation number command) concerning the decoration special figure start memory display which is displayed on display device 41 is mentioned.
As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, on the table prepared in Step A138 or Step A188, the address of the first-half variation information 1 area, the address of the first-half variation information 2 area, the address of the first-half variation group information area, the second half The address of the fluctuation group information area, the address of the random number save area of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (used in step A301), the address of the random number save area of the fluctuation pattern random number 2 (used in step A301), the address of the second half fluctuation number area, The address (used in step A301) of the random number save area of the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is defined.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the special figure changing process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
In the special symbol changing process, as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is checked whether the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is out of symbol information. (Step A321), it is determined whether or not the symbol information is off (Step A322).

If it is determined in step A322 that the symbol information is an outlier symbol (step A322; Yes), it is checked whether the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A323), it is determined whether or not the number is a reachless variation number (step A324).
When it is determined in step A324 that the latter half variation number is a number without reach (step A324; Yes), a special figure display time pointer (eg, “0”) at the time of losing is set (step A325). The process proceeds to step A328.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A324 that the latter half variation number is not a number without reach (step A324; No), that is, if there is a reach, a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, A special figure display time pointer (for example, “1”) at the time of the loss reach is set (step A 326) in the case of being out of reach and reaching the reach state, and the process proceeds to step A 328.
If it is determined in step A322 that the symbol information is not a missing symbol (step A322; No), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, a special symbol display time pointer (for example, a big hit / small hit) (for example, "2") is set (step A327), and the process proceeds to step A328.

In step A328, a special figure display time table is set (step A328), and then a special figure display time corresponding to the special figure display time pointer is acquired (step A329). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A329, the special figure display time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without reach occurrence) set in step A325, the special figure display time pointer at the time of detachment set in step A326, step The special figure display time corresponding to any of the special figure display time pointers at the big hit / small hit set in A327 is acquired from the special figure display time table.
Next, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A330), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A331) is performed, and the special figure change process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the special figure displaying process (step A12) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
In the special figure display process, as shown in FIG. 28, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is loaded (step A341), and the RWM is displayed. The small hit flag 2 area is cleared (step A342).
Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is loaded (step A343), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A344).
Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is loaded (step A345), and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM is cleared (step A346).
Next, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 2 loaded in step 345 is a big hit (step A347), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A348).

  When it is determined in step A348 that the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A348; Yes), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step A349), and the big hit (special figure) of the second special figure variation display game is cleared. Save the signal related to the start of 2 big hits (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, the special symbol 2 signal ON, etc.) in the RWM test signal output data area. (Step A350), the process proceeds to Step A356.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A348 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A348; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is loaded. (Step A351), the RWM big hit flag 1 area is cleared (Step A352).
Next, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 loaded in step A351 is a big hit (step A353), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A354).
When it is determined in step A354 that the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A354; Yes), a signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device is operating) The signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned on, the signal per special symbol is turned on, etc.) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A355), and the process proceeds to step A356.

  In step A356, a round number upper limit table is set (step A356), and then 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 A357). The 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 A358). In the case of this embodiment, the round number upper limit value and the round LED pointer are defined on the round number upper limit value table set in step A356.

Next, a probability information command at the time of low probability related to information that sets the probability of hitting results 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 A359), Command setting processing (step A360) is performed.
Next, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A361), and the command setting process (step A362) is performed.
Next, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded from the special RWM command region of the RWM, prepared (step A363), and command setting processing (step A364) is performed.

Next, the winning prize opening information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A365). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A356, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state.
Next, a right-handed determination flag corresponding to the state of the probability of the winning result in the winning prize opening information and the hitting result in the usual figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game is generated (step A366). In the case of this embodiment, in step A366, when right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, the right-handed determination flag is turned ON, and when left-handed is more advantageous than right-handed, The right strike determination flag is turned off.

Next, the display number of the right-handed notification LED corresponding to the right-handed determination flag is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step A367). In this embodiment, if the right-handed determination flag is ON in step A367, the right-handed notification LED (right-handed notification unit provided in the collective display device 50) is turned on in the gaming state display number 2 area. When the right-handed determination flag is OFF, the display number for turning off the right-handed notification LED is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area.
Next, a signal related to right-handedness corresponding to the right-handed determination flag is saved in the test signal output data area (step A368). In this embodiment, if the right-handed determination flag is ON in step A368, the firing position designation signal is turned ON (right-handed) as a signal related to right-handed, and the right-handed determination flag is OFF. In this case, the firing position designation signal OFF (left-handed) is saved as a signal related to right-handed. In the present embodiment, right-handed and left-handed are represented by one signal (launch position designation signal), but may be represented by different signals.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30, a big hit fanfare time (for example, 8000 msec) corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step A387), and the big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A387). A388).
Next, it is checked whether the special winning opening information is the opening information of the special winning opening 1 (first special variable winning apparatus 38) (step A389), and it is determined whether or not it is the opening information of the special winning opening 1 (step A390). ).
When it is determined in step A390 that the special winning opening information is the opening information of the special winning opening 1 (step A390; Yes), the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening 1 is reset (step A391). The fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the winning opening 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (step A392), the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A395) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A390 that the big winning opening information is not the opening information of the big winning opening 1 (step A390; No), that is, the big winning opening information is the big winning opening 2 (second special variable winning device). 39), the number of fraudulent winnings to the special winning opening 2 is reset (step A393), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (step A394). ), The fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A395) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A354 in FIG. 28 that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A354; No), as shown in FIG. 29, it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 loaded in step A343 is a small hit. (Step A369), it is determined whether or not a small hit is made (Step A370).
If it is determined in step A370 that the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A370; Yes), the process proceeds to step A378.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A370 that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A370; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 2 loaded in step A341 is a small hit (step A371). (Step A372).

When it is determined in step A372 that the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A372; No), the time shortening fluctuation number update process (step A373) and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A374) are performed. Then, the special figure displaying process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A372 that the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A372; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a right-handed signal (the firing position designation signal is ON). (Step A375).
If it is determined in step A375 that there is a signal related to right-handed (step A375; Yes), that is, if the launch position designation signal is ON (right-handed), the process proceeds to step A378.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A375 that there is no right-handed signal (step A375; No), that is, if the launch position designation signal is OFF (left-handed), a right-handed warning end command is prepared ( Step A376), command setting processing (step A377) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A378.

In step A378, the time shortening variation number update process (step A378) is performed, and then a fanfare command is prepared (step A379) and the command setting process (step A380) is performed.
Next, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded from the RWM's special symbol command area and prepared (step A381), and command setting processing (step A382) is performed. )I do.
Next, it is checked whether or not the small hit big winning opening information is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A383), and it is determined whether or not it is special figure 1 small hit release information (step A384).
If it is determined in step A384 that the small hit big winning opening information is the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A384; Yes), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A385) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A384 that the small hit big winning opening information is not the special figure 1 small hit release information (step A384; No), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 (step A386) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process is terminated.

[Time shortening fluctuation count update processing]
Next, the time shortening variation number update process (steps A373 and A378) in the above special figure display process will be described.
In the time shortening fluctuation number update process, as shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not the time is short (time short state) (step A401). The time reduction means when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a normal probability state and a time reduction state.
If it is determined in step A401 that the time is not short (step A401; No), the time reduction variation frequency update process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A401 that the time is short (step A401; Yes), the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game to be in the shortest time state is updated by -1 (step A402). ), It is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations after the update is “0” (step A403).
If it is determined in step A403 that the number of short-time fluctuations is not “0” (step A403; No), that is, if the short-time state continues even in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the time-shortening fluctuation number updating process is terminated. To do.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A403 that the number of hourly fluctuations is “0” (step A403; Yes), that is, if the hourly state ends in the special figure fluctuation display game of this time, An information command is prepared (step A404), and command setting processing (step A405) is performed.
Next, a signal related to the end of time reduction (for example, 2 signals of big hits are turned OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A406), and a signal related to the end of time reduction (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal is turned OFF, Special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal OFF, ordinary electric accessory 1 open extension state signal OFF) test signal output data area (Step A407).

Next, a signal related to the end of the right handing (for example, the firing position designation signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A408), and the number at the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A409). .
Next, the display number for turning off the right-handed notification LED (the right-handed notification unit provided in the collective display device 50) is saved in the gaming state display number 2 region (step A410), and the normal game mode flag region is normally saved. Save the low probability & no power support flag (step A411).
Next, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A412), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A413), and the time shortening variation frequency update is performed. The process ends.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the jackpot end process (step A16) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
In the big hit end process, as shown in FIG. 32, first, a probability variation determination flag is loaded (step A421), and branch processing is performed according to the loaded probability variation determination flag (step A422).
Specifically, if the probability variation determination flag is “0” in step A422, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A423) is performed, and if the probability variation determination flag is “1”, jackpot end setting processing is performed. 2 (step A424) is performed.

Next, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag loaded in step A421 is prepared (step A425), and command setting processing (step A426) is performed.
Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A427) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A423) in the jackpot end process described above will be described.
In the big hit end setting process 1, as shown in FIG. 33, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction (for example, the big hit 2 signal is turned ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A431), and the start of the time reduction is set. Signal (for example, special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is ON, special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is ON, normal motor combination The object 1 open extension state signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A432).

Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A433), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A434).
Next, the low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A435), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A436).
Next, the initial value of the short time variation number is saved in the short time variation number region (step A437), and a signal related to the right handing (for example, the firing position designation signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data region (step A438).
Next, the display number for turning on the right-handed notification LED (the right-handed notification unit provided in the collective display device 50) is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A439), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended. .
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time shortened state. In addition, by setting an initial value (eg, 70) of the time variation number in the time variation region, the time reduction state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (eg, 70 times).

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A424) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
In the jackpot end setting process 2, as shown in FIG. 34, first, a signal related to the start of high probability (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A441), and a high probability Signal related to start (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal ON, special symbol 2 high probability state signal ON, special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal ON, special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal is turned on, and ordinary electric accessory 1 open extended state signal is turned on) in the test signal output data area (step A442).

Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A443), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A444).
Next, the high probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A445), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A446).
Next, the time variation count area is reset (step A447), and a signal related to right-handed (for example, the firing position designation signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A448).
Next, the display number for turning on the right-handed notification LED (the right-handed notification unit provided in the collective display device 50) is saved in the game state display number 2 region (step A449), and the jackpot end setting processing 2 is ended. .
By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and the time is reduced until the next special result mode is derived.

[Special figure transition setting process 2]
Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A427) in the above-mentioned jackpot end process will be described.
In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, as shown in FIG. 35, first, the process number is set to “0” for the special figure normal process (step A451), and the process number is set as the special figure game process number. Save in the area (step A452).

Next, a signal relating to the end of the big hit (eg, 1 signal for the big hit is OFF, 3 signals for the big hit is OFF, 4 signals for the big hit is OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A453), The condition device operating signal OFF, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal OFF, and the special symbol per signal OFF) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A454).
Next, information on the probability variation determination flag area is cleared (step A455), and information on the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit is cleared (step A456).

  Next, the number in the time zone is saved in the game state display number area (step A457), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the prize winning 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (step A458), and the prize winning 2 fraud monitoring period is saved. The fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the flag area (step A459), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.

[Small fanfare during processing]
Next, the small hit fanfare mid-process (step A18) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
In the small hitting fanfare process, as shown in FIG. 36, the small hitting medium process transition setting process (step A461) is performed, and the small hitting fanfare process is terminated.

[Small hit middle processing transition setting processing]
Next, the middle hit process transition setting process (step A461) in the middle hit fanfare middle process described above will be described.
In the small hit / medium process transition setting process, as shown in FIG. 37, first, “9” relating to the small hit / medium process is set as the process number (step A471), and the process number is set in the special game process number area. (Step A472).

Next, an opening time (for example, 1600 milliseconds) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set (step A473), and the opening time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A474).
Next, a signal relating to the opening of the special winning opening 2 (for example, the special electric accessory 2 operating signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A475), and the open / close door 39c of the second special variable winning device 39 is saved. In order to release, the ON data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 39b is saved in the special winning opening 2 solenoid output data area (step A476).
Next, the information of the big winning mouth count number area for storing the winning number to the big winning mouth is reset (step A477), and the small hitting / medium processing transition setting processing is ended.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the small hitting process (step A19) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
In the small hitting process, as shown in FIG. 38, the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A481) is performed, and the small hitting process is terminated.

[Small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing]
Next, the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A481) in the small hit medium process will be described.
In the small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing, as shown in FIG. 39, first, “10” relating to the small hit remaining ball processing is set as the processing number (step A491), and the processing number is designated as the special figure game processing. Save in the number area (step A492).

Next, a small hit remaining ball processing time (for example, 1300 msec) for the big winning port 2 which is a time required for the small winning remaining ball processing of the big winning port 2 is set (step A493), and the small hit remaining ball processing time is set. Is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A494).
Next, in order to close the open / close door 39c of the second special variable winning device 39, OFF data for turning off the large winning port solenoid 39b is saved in the large winning port 2 solenoid output data area (step A495). The hit remaining ball process transition setting process is terminated.

[Small ball remaining treatment]
Next, the small hit remaining ball process (step A20) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
In the small hit remaining ball process, as shown in FIG. 40, a small hit end process shift setting process (step A501) is performed to end the small hit remaining ball process.

[Small hit end process transition process]
Next, the small hit end process transition setting process (step A501) in the small hit remaining ball process will be described.
In the small hit end process transition setting process, as shown in FIG. 41, first, “11” relating to the small hit end process is set as a process number (step A511), and the process number is set in the special game process number area. (Step A512).

Next, a small hitting ending time (for example, 16100 milliseconds) is set (step A513), and the small hitting ending time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A514).
Next, a signal related to the completion of opening of the special winning opening (the special electric accessory 2 in-operation signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A515), and the number of the special winning opening is reset (step A516).
Next, the small hit big winning opening release information area is reset (step A517), and the small hit end process transition setting process is ended.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, the small hit end process (step A21) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
In the small hit end process, as shown in FIG. 42, special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A521) is performed, and the small hit end process is ended.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3]
Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A521) in the above-described small hit end process will be described.
In the special figure normal process transition setting process, as shown in FIG. 43, first, “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A531), and the process number is set in the special figure game process number area. (Step A532).

Next, a signal related to the end of the small hit (for example, one signal for the big hit is turned OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A533), and a signal related to the end of the small hit (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned OFF, The special symbol 2 small hit signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A534).
Next, a fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (step A535), and a fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning prize 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (step A536).
Next, the round LED pointer area storing the pointer value (address) of the small hitting round LED is reset (step A537), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the normal game process (step S59) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In this normal game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the overall process related to the normal map variable display game is controlled, and the display of the normal map is set.

In the usual game process, as shown in FIG. 44, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a, and a general power prize switch monitoring for monitoring an input from the start port 1 switch 36a. Processing (step B2) is performed.
Next, it is checked whether the normal game processing timer has already timed up or timed up after -1 update (step B3), and it is determined whether or not the time has expired (step B4).

If it is determined in step B4 that the usual game process timer has not expired (step B4; No), the process proceeds to step B15.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the normal game process timer has expired (step B4; Yes), the normal game sequence branch table referred to branch to the process corresponding to the normal game process number. Is set in the register (step B5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is obtained using the table (step B6).
Next, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step B7), the game branch process (step B8) is performed according to the usual game process number.

In step B8, if the usual game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the usual figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the usual figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, the process during the usual figure fluctuation The usual process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the normal game process number is “1” in step B8, a normal map change process (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the normal map display process is performed.
In step B8, if the normal game processing number is “2”, if the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, the setting of the open time of the normal electric power depending on whether or not the time is short, A general map display process (step B11) for setting information necessary for performing the normal map process is performed.

If the normal game processing number is “3” in step B8, the normal game per-map process (such as setting of information necessary for continuing the normal game per-game process or executing the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process) ( Step B12) is performed.
If the ordinary game processing number is “4” in step B8, the ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the termination process per ordinary diagram is performed.
If the usual game process number is “5” in step B8, the usual figure end process (step B14) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure normal process is performed.
Thereafter, various tables for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53 are prepared (step B15), and the symbol fluctuation control process (step B16) related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display 53 is performed. Go to finish the usual game process.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described.
In the gate switch monitoring process, as shown in FIG. 45, first, it is checked whether there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B21), and it is determined whether there is an input (step B22).

If it is determined in step B22 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B22; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B22 that there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B22; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a signal related to right-handing (whether the launch position designation signal is ON) (step S22). B23).
If it is determined in step B23 that there is a signal related to right-handed (step B23; Yes), that is, if the launch position designation signal is ON (right-handed), the process proceeds to step B26.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B23 that there is no right-handed signal (step B23; No), that is, if the firing position designation signal is OFF (left-handed), a right-handed warning start command is prepared ( Step B24), command setting processing (step B25) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B26. As a result, when a right-handed strike is detected even if it is not a right-handed period, a right-handed warning (display or voice output prompting to return to the left-handed) is executed.

In step B26, it is checked whether the number of reserved drawings is less than the upper limit (step B26), and it is determined whether it is less than the upper limit (step B27).
If it is determined in step B27 that the number of pending maps is not less than the upper limit value (step B27; No), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B27 that the number of reserved drawings is less than the upper limit (step B27; Yes), the number of reserved drawings is updated by +1 (step B28), and the number of reserved maps after update is updated. The address of the random number saving area corresponding to is calculated (step B29).
Next, a winning random number is extracted and saved in a random number saving area of the RWM (step B30), and the gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information fluctuate based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area (the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b, the normal variation winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game to be displayed is provided, and when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is any one of a plurality of types of predetermined results, a game value corresponding to the predetermined result is given to the player. In the assignable gaming machine 10, the start area includes a first start port 48a and a second start port 48b, and is executed based on the inflow of game balls to the first start port 48a. The second fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) executed based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port 48b is more than the fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game). First predetermined out of a plurality of types of predetermined results A first flow path capable of flowing into the first start port 48a, a second flow path capable of flowing into the second start port 48b, such that the rate at which fruits (small hits) are derived increases; A distribution means (channel distribution device 49) for distributing game balls to any of the above, and a distribution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the distribution means (channel distribution device 49), The distribution control means (game control device 100) operates the distribution means (flow path distribution device 49) so that the game balls are normally distributed to the first flow path. The distribution means (channel distribution device 49) is operated so that the game balls are distributed to the second channel over a predetermined period.

  Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball easily flows into the second start port 48b over a predetermined period, and therefore, the first predetermined result (small hit) among the plurality of types of predetermined results is easily derived. Thus, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, a novel game that can increase the opportunity to give a player a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result can be realized.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the result of the special figure variation display game is any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results, the variation prize winning device that can be converted into an open state is provided, and the variation The winning device includes a first variable winning device that is converted to an open state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a second predetermined result (big hit) different from the first predetermined result (small hit). A first special variable winning device 38) and a second variable winning device (second special variable winning device) that is converted to an open state when the result of the special figure changing display game is the first predetermined result (small hit). 39) and the trajectory followed by the game ball introduced into the game area 32 flowing into the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) is the first variable winning device (first special winning device (first special winning device). Shorter than the trajectory to be traced to the variable winning device 38) Made way, and thus was disposed first variation winning device (first special variation winning device 38) and the second variation winning device (second special variation winning device 39) to the game area 32.

  Therefore, the winning interval of the game balls to the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) is made shorter than the winning interval of the game balls to the first variable winning device (first special variable winning device 38). Therefore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a first predetermined result (small hit) among a plurality of types of predetermined results is derived, to the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) It becomes possible to win game balls appropriately.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game area 32 includes a first game area (left game area) and a second game area (right game area), and the start area Includes a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state and an open state, and the first variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on the inflow of game balls to the normal variation winning device 37. ) Is executed, and a first start port 48a, a second start port 48b, and a second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) are arranged in the first game area. In the second game area, an ordinary variation winning device 37 and a first variation winning device (first special variation winning device 38) are arranged, and a game ball flowing down the second gaming region is first. A restricting member for restricting the air from flowing into either the first start port 48a or the second start port 48b. And thus digit.

  Accordingly, only the game balls that have flowed down the first game area (the left game area) can be allowed to flow into the second start port 48b, so that the game balls flow into the second start port 48b. Based on this, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of cases where the first predetermined result (small hit) is derived and the second variable winning device (second special variable winning device 39) is in the open state.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, based on one of the plurality of types of predetermined results derived as a result of the special figure variation display game, a gaming state corresponding to the predetermined result is set. Game state setting means (game control device 100), and the game state setting means (game control device 100) outputs the first predetermined result when the first predetermined result (small hit) is derived. As the gaming state set after the end of the special figure variation display game that has been derived, the gaming state set when the special figure variation display game is executed can be set.

  Therefore, when the first predetermined result (small hit) is derived, a more advantageous gaming state is not set, so the first predetermined result (small hit) is handled based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to prevent a situation that is extremely advantageous to the player from occurring when the opportunity to give the player the gaming value to be increased is increased.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the distribution means (channel distribution device 49) flows down the game ball to one of the first channel and the second channel. And a drive source for converting the state of the distribution unit (distribution movable member 49a) and the distribution unit (distribution movable member 49a) that can regulate the flow of the game ball to the other flow path. A distribution device motor 49e), and the distribution control means (game control device 100) normally allows the game ball to flow down to the first flow path, and the game ball to the second flow path. The distribution unit (distribution movable member 49a) is converted by the drive source (distribution device motor 49e) into a state in which the flow of the water is regulated, while the predetermined condition is satisfied, The distribution unit (distribution movable member 49a) is allowed in a state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down and is restricted from flowing into the first flow path. The converting by a drive source (distribution device motor 49e).

  Therefore, the distribution unit (distribution movable member 49a) can be appropriately converted at a desired timing.

FIG. 46 shows a modification of the time shortening fluctuation number update process.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation state of the flow path distribution device 49 may be returned to the initial state every time the time-shortening state ends.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 46, after the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery in step A413 of the time shortening fluctuation frequency update process, the timer set flag is cleared. (Step A 414), the time shortening variation frequency update process is terminated.
As a result, the timer set flag is reset after the completion of the time-shortening state (step S72; see FIG. 11). The game balls can be distributed to the flow path toward the one start port 48a.

FIG. 47 shows a modification of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation state of the flow path distribution device 49 may be returned to the initial state every time the big hit ends.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 47, after saving the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the special prize opening 2 fraud monitoring period flag area in step A459 of the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, the timer set flag is set. Is cleared (step A460), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.
As a result, the timer set flag is reset after the end of the big hit (step S72; refer to FIG. 11), and the first start is performed by the flow distribution device 49 until one hour has elapsed after the end of the big hit. The game balls can be distributed to the flow path toward the mouth 48a.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the above-described modification, a special view that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area (the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b, the normal variation winning device 37). A game that includes a display device 41 that can execute a variable display game, and that can give a player a game value corresponding to the predetermined result when the result of the special figure variable display game is one of a plurality of predetermined results In the machine 10, the start area includes a first start port 48a and a second start port 48b, and the first variation display game executed based on the inflow of game balls to the first start port 48a. The second variation display game (second special diagram variation display game) executed on the basis of the inflow of game balls to the second starting port 48b is more suitable than the first special diagram variation display game. Of the results, the first predetermined result (small hit) is A game ball is provided in any one of the first flow path capable of flowing into the first start port 48a and the second flow path capable of flowing into the second start port 48b so that the derived ratio becomes high. Distribution means (channel distribution device 49) and distribution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the distribution means (channel distribution device 49), and distribution control means (game) The control device 100) normally operates the distribution means (channel distribution device 49) so that the game balls are distributed to the first channel, and the second device is set over a predetermined period based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The distribution means (channel distribution device 49) is operated so that the game balls are distributed to the flow path, and the first predetermined result (small hit) among the plurality of types of predetermined results as a result of the special figure variation display game. When a second predetermined result (big hit) different from) is derived, the first flow With operating the distributing means so as gaming balls are distributed (channel sorter 49) into, and to return to the initial state starts to determine whether the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball easily flows into the second start port 48b over a predetermined period, and therefore, the first predetermined result (small hit) among the plurality of types of predetermined results is easily derived. Thus, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, a novel game that can increase the chance of giving a player a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result (small hit) can be realized.
Further, when a second predetermined result (big hit) different from the first predetermined result (small hit) among a plurality of types of predetermined results is derived as a result of the special figure variation display game, a game is played in the first flow path. The distribution means (channel distribution device 100) is operated so that the balls are distributed, and the initial state is started to determine whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the second predetermined result (big hit) It is possible to make it difficult to satisfy the predetermined condition immediately after) is derived.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation that is extremely advantageous to the player from occurring when the second predetermined result (big hit) is derived.

Second Embodiment
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the operation timing of the flow path distribution device 49 is different from that of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration as in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the power is turned on, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise to While it is possible to win a game ball to the start port 48a, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued until 54 minutes elapses after the power is turned on.

  Next, when 54 minutes elapse after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, so that the game ball is supplied to the second start port 48b. While winning is possible, winning of the game ball to the first starting port 48a is impossible (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 6 minutes (from 54 minutes after power-on until 60 minutes have passed).

  Therefore, in the first state (normal game state) until 60 minutes have passed since the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the winning percentage to the first start port 48a is higher than the second start port 48b. It has become. In other words, in the first state, a small hit is less likely to occur than in a second state described later.

  Next, when 60 minutes have elapsed since the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the game ball to the first start port 48a is rotated by rotating the sorting movable member 49a of the flow path sorting device 49 counterclockwise. Can be won, while the game ball cannot be won into the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 1 minute (60 minutes after the power is turned on until 61 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 61 minutes elapses after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, so that the game ball is supplied to the second start port 48b. While winning is possible, winning of the game ball to the first starting port 48a is impossible (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 9 minutes (from 61 minutes after power-on until 70 minutes have passed).

Accordingly, in the second state (ceiling game state) after the lapse of 60 minutes after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10 until the lapse of 70 minutes, the winning of the second starting port 48b is more than the first starting port 48a. The ratio is getting higher. That is, in the second state, a small hit is more likely to occur than in the first state.
Then, in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in the same manner, it is alternately converted into a first state for 60 minutes and a second state for 10 minutes.

[Distributor control processing]
Next, details of the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.

  In the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, first, a timer (switching time timer) for measuring the time when the flow channel switching device 49 switches the flow channel. ) Is already set (step S201).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the timer (switching time timer) has not been set (step S201; No), the timer (switching time timer) is set and the timer set flag is set (step S202).

  Next, after setting the timer set flag (for example, after turning on the power), a value (810000) for counting 54 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S203). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 810000 as the value of the switching time timer, 810000 × 4 ms = 3240000 ms, that is, 54 minutes. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S204), 2 is set in the control pointer (step S205), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the timer (switching time timer) has been set (step S201; Yes), the switching time timer is decremented by 1 (step S206), and the switching time timer has reached 0. It is determined whether or not (step S207).

  If it is determined in step S207 that the switching time timer is not 0 (step S207; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S207 that the switching time timer has become 0 (step S207; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S208).

  If it is determined in step S208 that the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S208; Yes), the process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the value of the control pointer is not 1 (step S208; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S209 that the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S209; Yes), a value (90000) for measuring 6 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S210). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms, and by setting 90000 as the value of the switching time timer, 90000 × 4 ms = 360000 ms, that is, 6 minutes Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S211), 3 is set in the control pointer (step S212), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).

  If it is determined in step S209 that the value of the control pointer is not 2 (step S209; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S213).

  If it is determined in step S213 that the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S213; Yes), a value (15000) for counting one minute is set in the switching time timer (step S214). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms, and 15000 × 4 ms = 60000 ms, that is, 1 minute by setting 15000 as the value of the switching time timer. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S215), 4 is set in the control pointer (step S216), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).

  If it is determined in step S213 that the value of the control pointer is not 3 (step S213; No), a value (135000) for measuring 9 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S217). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms, and by setting 135000 as the value of the switching time timer, 135000 × 4 ms = 540000 ms, that is, 9 minutes Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S218), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S219), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).

  Next, game ball distribution timing by the flow path distribution device 49 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the power is turned on, first, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off (not shown). Reverse). As a result, the game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a.
Next, when 54 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (second sorting device switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the normal gaming state is set to 54 minutes in which game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a and 60 minutes in total, which is 6 minutes in which game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.

Next, when the above-described 60-minute normal gaming state is completed, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (reversed) until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off again. It has become.
Next, when 61 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (sorting device second switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the ceiling gaming state is set to 10 minutes in total, that is, one minute that game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a and nine minutes that game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.
And in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the above-described normal gaming state and ceiling gaming state are repeated alternately.

  It should be noted that in the first normal gaming state after the power is turned on, the game balls are equally distributed to the first starting port 48a side and the second starting port 48b side for a certain period of time, and the second start is performed after the lapse of the certain period. The game balls may be distributed by being biased toward the mouth 48b.

<Third Embodiment>
Below, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, the operation timing of the flow path distribution device 49 is different from that of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment and the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment.
Hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, when the power is turned on, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise, so that the first While it is possible to win a game ball to the start port 48a, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 18 minutes after the power is turned on.

  Next, when 18 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49 a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, so that the game ball to the second start port 48 b is rotated. While winning is possible, winning of the game ball to the first starting port 48a is impossible (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 3 minutes (from 18 minutes after power-on until 21 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 21 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the game is directed to the first start port 48a by rotating the sorting movable member 49a of the channel sorting device 49 counterclockwise again. While it is possible to win a ball, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 18 minutes (from 21 minutes after power on until 39 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 39 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the game moving ball 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise again to thereby play the game ball to the second start port 48b. Can be won, while game balls cannot be won in the first start port 48a (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 3 minutes (from 39 minutes after power-on until 42 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 42 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise again, whereby the game to the first start port 48a is performed. While it is possible to win a ball, it is impossible to win a game ball to the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 18 minutes (from 42 minutes after power-on until 60 minutes have passed).

  Therefore, in the first state (normal game state) until 60 minutes have passed since the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the winning percentage to the first start port 48a is higher than the second start port 48b. It has become. In other words, in the first state, a small hit is less likely to occur than in a second state described later.

  Next, when 60 minutes elapses after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise, so that the game ball is supplied to the second start port 48b. While winning is possible, winning of the game ball to the first starting port 48a is impossible (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 3 minutes (60 minutes after the power is turned on until 63 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 63 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the game ball to the first start port 48a is rotated by rotating the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 counterclockwise. Can be won, while the game ball cannot be won into the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 0.5 minutes (after 63 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on until 64.5 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 64.5 minutes have passed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49 a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated clockwise again, so that the second start port 48 b is connected. While it is possible to win a game ball, it is impossible to win a game ball to the first start port 48a (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 3 minutes (from 64.5 minutes after the power is turned on until 66.5 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 66.5 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 is rotated counterclockwise again to return to the first start port 48a. The game ball can be won, while the game ball cannot enter the second start port 48b (see FIG. 3A). This state is continued for 0.5 minutes (from 66.5 minutes after the power is turned on until 67 minutes have passed).

  Next, when 67 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on to the gaming machine 10, the game moving ball 49a to the second start port 48b is rotated again by rotating the distribution movable member 49a of the flow path distribution device 49 clockwise. Can be won, while game balls cannot be won in the first start port 48a (see FIG. 3B). This state is continued for 3 minutes (from 67 minutes after power-on until 70 minutes have passed).

Accordingly, in the second state (ceiling game state) after the lapse of 60 minutes after the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10 until the lapse of 70 minutes, the winning of the second starting port 48b is more than the first starting port 48a. The ratio is getting higher. That is, in the second state, a small hit is more likely to occur than in the first state.
Then, in the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, in the same manner, the first state for 60 minutes and the second state for 10 minutes are converted alternately.

[Distributor control processing]
Next, details of the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.

  In the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, first, a timer (switching time timer) for measuring the time when the flow channel switching device 49 switches the flow channel is used. ) Is set (step S301).

  If it is determined in step S301 that the timer (switching time timer) has not been set (step S301; No), the timer (switching time timer) is set, and the timer set flag is set (step S302).

  Next, after setting the timer set flag (for example, after turning on the power), a value (270000) for counting 18 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S303). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 270000 as the value of the switching time timer, 270000 × 4 ms = 1080000 ms, that is, 18 minutes. Can be timed.

Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S304), and 2 is set in the control pointer (step S305). At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).
Next, the value of the operation counter is incremented by 1 (step S306), and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation counter is 3 (step S307).

  If the value of the operation count counter is not 3 in step S307 (step S307; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the operation count counter is 3 in step S307 (step S307; Yes), 3 is set in the control pointer (step S308), and the value of the operation count counter is cleared to 0 ( Step S309), the sorting apparatus control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S301 that the timer (switching time timer) has been set (step S301; Yes), the switching time timer is decremented by 1 (step S310), and the switching time timer has reached 0. It is determined whether or not (step S311).

  If it is determined in step S311 that the switching time timer is not 0 (step S311; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the switching time timer has become 0 (step S311; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S312).

  If it is determined in step S312 that the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S312; Yes), the process proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S312 that the value of the control pointer is not 1 (step S312; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S313).

  When it is determined in step S313 that the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S313; Yes), a value (45000) for measuring 3 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S314). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 45000 as the value of the switching time timer, 45000 × 4 ms = 180000 ms, that is, 3 minutes. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S315), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S316), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).

  If it is determined in step S313 that the value of the control pointer is not 2 (step S313; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S317).

  If it is determined in step S317 that the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S317; Yes), a value (45000) for measuring 3 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S318). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 45000 as the value of the switching time timer, 45000 × 4 ms = 180000 ms, that is, 3 minutes. Can be timed.

Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S319), and 4 is set in the control pointer (step S320). At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).
Next, the value of the operation count counter is incremented by 1 (step S321), and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation count counter has become 3 (step S322).

  If the value of the operation count counter is not 3 in step S322 (step S322; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the operation count counter is 3 in step S322 (step S322; Yes), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S323), and the value of the operation count counter is cleared to 0 (step S322). Step S324), the sorting apparatus control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S317 that the value of the control pointer is not 3 (step S317; No), a value (7500) for counting 0.5 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S325). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 7500 as the value of the switching time timer, 7500 × 4 ms = 30000 ms, that is, 0. It is possible to time 5 minutes.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S326), 3 is set in the control pointer (step S327), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).

  Next, game ball distribution timing by the flow path distribution device 49 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 53, when the power is turned on, first, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off (not shown). Reverse). As a result, the game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a.
Next, when 18 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (second sorting device switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.
Next, after 21 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off again (not shown). When 39 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorter motor 49e is rotated (forward) until the sorter SW2 (second sorter switch 49d) is turned off. It is like that.
Next, after 42 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off again (not shown). Reverse).

  In the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, 54 minutes (18 minutes × 3) in which game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a and 6 minutes (3 minutes × 2) in which game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b. ) For a total of 60 minutes.

Next, when the above-described 60-minute normal gaming state ends, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (sorting device second switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.
Next, when 63 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (reversely rotated) until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off. ing.

Next, when 63.5 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (sorting device second switch 49d) is turned off again. When 66.5 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (reversely rotated) until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off again. ).
Next, when 67 minutes have passed since the power was turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (sorting device second switch 49d) is turned off again. It is like that.

In the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, 1 minute (0.5 minutes × 2) in which game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a and 9 minutes (3 minutes) in which game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b. X3) A total of 10 minutes is set as a ceiling game state.
And in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the above-described normal gaming state and ceiling gaming state are repeated alternately.

<Fourth embodiment>
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 63.
The gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment is based on the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, and during power saving monitoring (during the power saving mode) that suppresses the power used for the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, The operation of the flow path distribution device 49 is stopped.
Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration as in the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

[Distributor control processing]
Details of the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

  In the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, first, a timer (for measuring the timing for switching the flow path by the flow distribution apparatus 49 in step S301) Before determining whether or not the switching time timer has been set, it is determined whether or not the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step S401).

  In step S401, when the power saving monitoring flag is already set (step S401; Yes), the distribution device control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the power saving monitoring flag has not been set (step S401; No), the process proceeds to step S301, and the same process as the distribution device control process (see FIG. 52) in the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is performed.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

  In the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, after preparing the right-handed warning end command in step A109, the power saving control process is executed (step A601). The process moves to A111.

[Power-saving control processing]
Next, details of the power saving control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

In the sorting apparatus control process, as shown in FIG. 56, it is first determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being executed (step A611).
If it is determined in step A611 that the customer waiting demonstration is being executed (step A611; Yes), the power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A611 that the customer waiting demonstration is not being executed (step A611; No), the usual game process number is checked (step A612), and it is determined whether or not the usual figure normal process is being executed. (Step A613).

  If it is determined in step A613 that the normal process is not being processed (step A613; No), the power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A613 that the normal drawing is being processed (step A613; Yes), it is checked whether the number of normal drawings is 0 (step A614). Then, when the number of ordinary maps on hold is not 0 (step A615; No), the power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of usual orders is 0 (step A615; Yes), information related to the error state of the gaming machine 10 is acquired (step A616).

  And when it determines with the game machine 10 not being in an error state (step A617; No), a power saving control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (step A617; Yes), the touch detection signal of the handle (operation unit 24) is checked (step A618).

  If it is determined that there is no change in the touch state of the handle (operation unit 24) (step A619; No), it is determined whether or not the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step A620).

  If it is determined in step A620 that the power saving monitoring flag has not been set (step A620; No), a power saving start command is prepared (step A621), and command setting processing is executed (step A622). Next, the power saving monitoring flag is set (step A623), the distribution device power saving control process is executed (step A624), and the power saving control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A620 that the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step A620; Yes), step A621 to step A623 are skipped, and the distribution device power saving control process is executed (step A624). Then, the power saving control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A619 that there is a change in the touch state of the handle (operation unit 24) (step A619; Yes), a power saving cancel command is prepared (step A625), and command setting processing is executed (step A625). Step A626). Next, the power saving monitoring flag is cleared (step A627), the sorting device motor drive data corresponding to the current control pointer is acquired, saved in the sorting device motor output data area (step A628), and the power saving control process is performed. finish.

[Distributor power saving control process]
Next, details of the distribution device power saving control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

In the sorting apparatus power saving control process, as shown in FIG. 57, first, it is determined whether or not the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step A631).
If it is determined in step A631 that the power saving monitoring flag has not been set (step A631; No), the distribution device power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step A631; Yes), the switching time timer is decremented by 1 (step A632), and it is determined whether or not the switching time timer has become 0 (step A633). ).

  If it is determined in step A633 that the switching time timer is not 0 (step A633; No), the distribution device power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the switching time timer is 0 (step A633; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 1 (step A634).

  When it is determined in step A634 that the value of the control pointer is 1 (step A634; Yes), a value (270000) for counting 18 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step A635). Next, 2 is set in the control pointer (step A636), the value of the operation counter is incremented by 1 (step A637), and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation counter is 3 (step A638).

  If it is determined in step A638 that the value of the operation count counter is not 3 (step A638; No), the distribution device power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A638 that the value of the operation count counter is 3 (step A638; Yes), 3 is set in the control pointer (step A639), and the value of the operation count counter is cleared to 0. (Step A640), and the distribution device power saving control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A634 that the value of the control pointer is not 1 (step A634; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 2 (step A641).

  If it is determined in step A641 that the value of the control pointer is 2 (step A641; Yes), a value (45000) for measuring 3 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step A642). Next, 1 is set in the control pointer (step A643), and the distribution device power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A641 that the value of the control pointer is not 2 (step A641; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 3 (step A644).

  If it is determined in step A644 that the value of the control pointer is 3 (step A644; Yes), a value (45000) for measuring 3 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step A645). Next, 4 is set to the control pointer (step A646), the value of the operation count counter is incremented by 1 (step A647), and it is determined whether or not the value of the operation count counter has become 3 (step A648).

  When it is determined in step A648 that the value of the operation count counter is not 3 (step A648; No), the distribution device power saving control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A648 that the value of the operation count counter is 3 (step A648; Yes), 1 is set in the control pointer (step A649), and the value of the operation count counter is cleared to 0. (Step A650), and the distribution device power saving control process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step A644 that the value of the control pointer is not 3 (step A644; No), a value (7500) for counting 0.5 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step A651). Next, 3 is set in the control pointer (step A652), and the distribution device power saving control process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described. Control processing by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes main processing shown in FIG. 58 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 58, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), the CPU is initialized (step C2), the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and the interrupt is permitted (step C4). .
Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7).

In this main process, next, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8).
Next, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 is read in the timer interrupt process. In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25, a process of changing the effect content is performed.
Next, a random number update process (step C10) is performed to update a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.
Next, a received command check process (see step C11, see FIG. 59) is performed in which a command from the game control device 100 is analyzed and a response is made.

Next, an effect display editing process (step C12) is performed, and a drawing command preparation end is set (step C13). In the effect display editing process, various data are updated in accordance with the content to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.
Next, it is determined whether it is frame switching timing (step C14). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching).
If it is determined in step C14 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C14; No), the process of step C14 is repeated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C14 that it is the frame switching timing (step C14; Yes), screen drawing is instructed (step C15).

  Next, a sound control process (step C16) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 ), A motor / SOL control process (step C18) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board rendering device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
Next, details of the received command check process (step C11) in the main process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 59, in the received command check process, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number ( Step C21).
Next, it is determined whether the command reception number is not 0 (step C22).
If it is determined in step C22 that the command reception count is 0 (step C22; No), the received command check process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step C22 that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C22; Yes), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C23).
Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C24), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C25), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C26). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.
If it is determined in step C26 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C26; No), the process returns to step C24.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C26 that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C26; Yes), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C27), and the received command analysis process (step C28). , See FIG.
Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C29), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C30).
If it is determined in step C30 that the command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C30; No), the process returns to step C27.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C30 that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands has been completed (step C30; Yes), the received command check process is terminated.
As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, details of the received command analysis process (step C28) in the received command check process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 60, in the received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C41).
Next, it is determined whether or not MODE is in the normal range (step C42).
If it is determined in step C42 that MODE is in the normal range (step C42; Yes), it is determined whether ACT is in the normal range (step C43).
If it is determined in step C43 that the ACT is in the normal range (step C43; Yes), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C44).

If it is determined in step C42 that MODE is not in the normal range (step C42; No), if it is determined in step C43 that ACT is not in the normal range (step C43; No), or in step C44, the MOED If it is determined that ACT is not a correct combination (step C44; No), the received command analysis process is terminated.
If it is determined in step C44 that the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C44; Yes), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C45).
If it is determined in step C45 that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C45; Yes), the variable command process (step C46) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C45 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C45; No), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C47).
If it is determined in step C47 that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C47; Yes), the jackpot command processing (step C48) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C47 that MODE is not within the range of the jackpot command (step C47; No), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of symbol system commands (step C49).
If it is determined in step C49 that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C49; Yes), symbol-related command processing (step C50) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step C49 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (step C49; No), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as a pending number command and an error command. (Step C51).
If it is determined in step C51 that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C51; Yes), single command processing (step C52; see FIG. 61) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C51 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C51; No), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetch command (step C53).
If it is determined in step C53 that MODE is within the range of the prefetch command (step C53; Yes), prefetch command processing (step C54) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C53 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetch command (step C53; No), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Single command processing]
Next, the details of the single command processing (step C52) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 61, in the single-shot command processing, first, it is determined whether the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C61). When it is determined that the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C61; Yes), a customer waiting demo command process (step C62) for performing a process related to the start of the customer waiting state is performed, and a one-shot command process is performed. finish. If it is determined that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C61; No), it is determined whether the MODE is in the reserved system range (step C63).

  When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pending system (step C63; Yes), the pending command process (step C64) for storing information related to the pending is performed, and the single-shot system command process is terminated. If it is determined that the MODE is not in the reserved system range (step C63; No), it is determined whether the MODE is a power failure recovery (step C65).

  When it is determined that MODE is power failure recovery (step C65; Yes), power failure recovery command processing (step C66) for performing processing related to power failure recovery is performed, and single-shot command processing is terminated. If it is determined that MODE is not power failure recovery (step C65; No), it is determined whether MODE is RAM initialization (step C67).

  When it is determined that MODE is RAM initialization (step C67; Yes), RAM initialization command processing (step C68) is performed to perform processing corresponding to power-on with RAM initialization in the game control device 100. Then, the single command processing is terminated. If it is determined that MODE is not RAM initialization (step C67; No), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C69).

  When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C69; Yes), probability information command processing (step C70) for performing processing such as setting of effects corresponding to the probability state is performed, and the single-shot system Terminates command processing. If it is determined that MODE is not within the range of the probability information system (step C69; No), it is determined whether MODE is within the error system range (step C71).

  If it is determined that the MODE is within the error system range (step C71; Yes), error command processing (step C72) for processing such as error notification is performed, and the single command processing is terminated. If it is determined that MODE is not in the error system range (step C71; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the power saving system range (step C73).

  If it is determined that the MODE is within the power saving range (step C73; Yes), the power saving execution setting process (step C74) is performed, and the single-shot command process is terminated. If it is determined that MODE is not in the power saving range (step C73; No), the single command processing is terminated.

[Power saving execution setting process]
Next, the details of the power saving execution setting process (step C74) in the single command processing described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 62, in the power saving execution setting process, first, the state of the power saving function is acquired (step C81). Here, when it is determined that the power saving function is turned on (step C82; Yes), the process proceeds to step C94 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power saving function is turned off (step C82; No), a temporary release flag indicating that the power saving function is turned on but the power saving state is temporarily released is set. It is determined whether or not (step C83). If it is determined that the temporary release flag is set (step C83; Yes), the process proceeds to step C94. On the other hand, when it is determined that the temporary release flag is not set (step C83; No), the process proceeds to step C84.

  In Step C84, it is determined whether or not the power saving control signal is high. Here, if it is determined that the power saving control signal is low (step C84; No), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power saving control signal is high (step C84; Yes), the occurrence status of various error states is acquired (step C85). Here, if it is determined that some kind of error has occurred (step C86; Yes), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that no error state has occurred (step C86; No), the process proceeds to step C87.

  In step C87, it is determined whether or not a start weight flag indicating that a start weight period from when the power saving start command is received until the power saving function is turned on is set. If it is determined that the start weight flag is set (step C87; Yes), the process proceeds to step C91. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start weight flag is not set (step C87; No), it is determined whether or not a power saving start command is received from the game control device 100 (step C88). If it is determined that the power saving start command has not been received (step C88; No), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power saving start command has been received (step C88; Yes), a predetermined timer value is set in the start weight timer (step C89), a start weight flag is set (step C90), and step C91. Migrate to

  In Step C91, it is determined whether or not the start wait timer has expired. If it is determined that the start wait timer has not expired (step C91; No), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start wait timer has expired (step C91; Yes), a process for turning on the power saving function is performed (step C92), the start wait timer is cleared (step C93), and the power saving execution setting is set. End the process.

  Moving to FIG. 63, in step C94, it is determined whether or not the power saving control signal is high. If it is determined that the power saving control signal is low (step C94; No), the process proceeds to step C109. On the other hand, when it determines with a power-saving control signal being high (step C94; Yes), the state of a pushbutton switch is acquired (step C95). Here, when it determines with there having been input to the production button switch 25a (step C96; Yes), it progresses to step C109. On the other hand, when it determines with there being no input in the production button switch 25a (step C96; No), it transfers to step C97.

  In step C97, the occurrence status of various error conditions is acquired. Here, when it is determined that some kind of error has occurred (step C98; Yes), a temporary release flag is set (step C99), and a process of turning off the power saving function is performed (step C100). The power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that no error state has occurred (step C98; No), it is determined whether or not a temporary release flag is set (step C101). Here, when it is determined that the temporary release flag is not set (step C101; No), the process proceeds to step C104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the temporary release flag is set (step C101; Yes), a process for turning on the power saving function is performed (step C102), the temporary release flag is cleared (step C103), and step C104 is performed. Migrate to

  In step C104, it is determined whether or not a release weight flag indicating a release weight period from when the power saving release command is received until the power saving function is turned off is set. When it is determined that the release weight flag is set (step C104; Yes), the process proceeds to step C108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release weight flag is not set (step C104; No), it is determined whether or not a power saving release command has been received from the game control device 100 (step C105). If it is determined that the power saving cancellation command has not been received (step C105; No), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power saving cancellation command has been received (step C105; Yes), the timer value is set in the cancellation weight timer (step C106), the cancellation weight flag is set (step C107), and the process proceeds to step C108. To do.

In step C108, it is determined whether or not the cancellation wait timer has expired. If it is determined that the release wait timer has not timed out (step C108; No), the power saving execution setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the release weight timer has expired (step C108; Yes), a process for turning off the power saving function is performed (step C109), the release weight flag is cleared (step C110), and power saving execution setting is performed. The process ends.
By performing such processing, the decoration device enters a power saving state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when an error state occurs in the gaming machine 10, the error state of the decoration device is canceled during that time. In other words, the effect control device 300 has a function of generating a power saving state based on the reception of a power saving control signal transmitted from the outside of the gaming machine, or that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine in the power saving state. If it is detected, the power saving state is temporarily canceled until it is detected that the abnormality has been resolved.

In this case, the power saving function is turned off when the effect button 25 is pressed. However, when a button other than the effect button 25 (for example, the ball rental button 27) is pressed or the volume adjustment switch 29 is pressed. The power saving function may be turned off when the setting is changed.
Also, when a power saving cancellation command is received during the start wait period, the start wait timer and the release wait flag are cleared to continue the power saving function off state, and when a power saving start command is received during the release wait period In this case, the release wait timer and the release wait flag may be cleared to keep the power saving function on.
Also, by avoiding the processing related to the start (release) wait timer and the start (release) wait flag, the power saving function is turned on (off) immediately without waiting for a predetermined time after the predetermined condition is satisfied (no longer). ).
In addition, the power saving control signal is monitored by both the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300, but either one of the processes may be omitted.
In addition, the power saving state is canceled when a power saving cancellation command is received, but may be canceled when a command other than the power saving cancellation command is received from the game control device.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information are changed based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area (the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b, the normal variation winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game to be displayed is provided, and when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is any one of a plurality of types of predetermined results, a game value corresponding to the predetermined result is given to the player. In the assignable gaming machine 10, the start area includes a first start port 48a and a second start port 48b, and is executed based on the inflow of game balls to the first start port 48a. The second fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) executed based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port 48b is more than the fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game). The first predetermined result among a plurality of types of predetermined results A first flow path capable of flowing into the first start port 48a, a second flow path capable of flowing into the second start port 48b, such that the rate at which fruits (small hits) are derived increases; A distribution means (channel distribution device 49) for distributing game balls to any of the above, a distribution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the distribution means (channel distribution device 49), and the gaming machine 10 And a power saving mode control means (game control device 100) for switching to a power saving mode that suppresses the power used for the gaming machine 10 when a game in the game is stopped, and a distribution control means (game control device 100). ) Normally operates the distribution means (channel distribution device 49) so that the game balls are distributed to the first channel, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, Distributing means (channel distribution device 4) so that game balls are distributed ) Is operated, if they are switched to the power saving mode by the power saving mode control unit (game controller 100), and thus stopping the operation of the distributing means (channel sorter 49).

Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball easily flows into the second start port 48b over a predetermined period, and therefore, the first predetermined result (small hit) among the plurality of types of predetermined results is easily derived. Thus, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, a novel game that can increase the chance of giving a player a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result (small hit) can be realized.
Further, when the mode is switched to the power saving mode, the operation of the allocating means (channel distribution device 49) is stopped, so that the power saving efficiency in the power saving mode can be increased.

<Fifth Embodiment>
The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment is different from the gaming machines 10 of the first to fourth embodiments, and after the special figure variation display game of a predetermined number of times (500 times) has been digested, the first special figure fluctuation display is newly performed. It is characterized in that a transition from the first state (normal game state) to the second state (ceiling game state) is triggered by the start of game change display.
Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

64 and 65 show variation pattern tables in the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 64A is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal gaming state is out of order and the special figure holding storage number is zero. As shown in FIG. 64A, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4,...) Are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the unreachable variation pattern (variation pattern 1) having a variation time of 12 s is selected at the highest rate.

  FIG. 64B is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal gaming state is out of order and the special figure holding memory number is 1 or 2. As shown in FIG. 64B, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4,...) Are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the unreachable variation pattern (variation pattern 1) having a variation time of 12 s is selected at the highest rate.

  FIG. 64C is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal gaming state is out of order and the special figure holding storage number is 3. As shown in FIG. 64C, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4,...) Are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the unreachable variation pattern (variation pattern 1) having a variation time of 7 s is selected at the highest rate.

  FIG. 64D is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal gaming state is out of order and the special figure holding memory number is 4-8. As shown in FIG. 64D, a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern 1, variation pattern 2, variation pattern 3, variation pattern 4,...) Are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the unreachable variation pattern (variation pattern 1) having a variation time of 3 s is selected at the highest rate.

  FIG. 64 (e) is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state is a big hit and the number of special figure hold memories is 1-8. As shown in FIG. 64 (e), a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern 51, variation pattern 52, variation pattern 53,...) Are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the SP2 reach variation pattern (variation pattern 53) having a variation time of 120 s is selected at the highest rate.

FIG. 65 (a) is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state is a small hit and the special figure holding memory number is 1-8. As shown in FIG. 65A, three fluctuation patterns (fluctuation pattern 51, fluctuation pattern 52, and fluctuation pattern 53) are defined in this table. Among these variation patterns, the SP1 reach variation pattern (variation pattern 52) having a variation time of 60 s is selected at the highest rate.
Note that the variation pattern tables set in the above-described normal game state are common to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Further, the above-described special figure hold memory number includes the case where the hold memory number of the first special figure variable display game and the hold memory number of the second special figure variable display game are totaled. Therefore, for example, in the case where the special figure hold memory number is 8, the hold memory number of the first special figure variable display game is “4” and the hold memory number of the second special figure variable display game is “4”. Is the case.

  FIG. 65B is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the first special figure variation display game in the ceiling game state is out of order and the special figure holding memory number is 0-4. As shown in FIG. 65 (b), only the non-reachable variation pattern (variation pattern 60) having a variation time of 600 s is defined in this table. The table is set when the first special figure variation display game is executed immediately after the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state reaches 500. The transition to the ceiling game state is triggered by the start of the variable display of one special figure variable display game.

  FIG. 65C is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the first special figure variation display game in the ceiling gaming state is a big hit and the special figure holding memory number is 0 to 4. As shown in FIG. 65 (c), only the non-reachable variation pattern (variation pattern 61) having a variation time of 600 s is defined in this table. The table is set when the first special figure variation display game is executed immediately after the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state reaches 500. The transition to the ceiling game state is triggered by the start of the variable display of one special figure variable display game.

FIG. 65D is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game in the ceiling game state is out of order and the special figure holding memory number is 0 to 4. As shown in FIG. 65 (d), in this table, there are a non-reachable variation pattern (variation pattern 62) with a variation time of 3 s and a non-reachable variation pattern (variation pattern 63) with a time adjustment of 60 s of variation time. Is defined.
In the normal time, the variation pattern 62 is selected, while the variation pattern 63 is selected when time adjustment is required. Here, the time adjustment is necessary because the period of the ceiling gaming state is determined by the time, and the state changes from the ceiling gaming state to the normal gaming state during the variation display of the second special figure variation display game. In such a case, by selecting the variation pattern 63, the variation display of the second special figure variation display game can be ended within the ceiling game state period (for example, 10 minutes).

  FIG. 65 (e) is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the second special figure variation display game in the ceiling gaming state is a big hit and the special figure holding memory number is 0-4. As shown in FIG. 65 (e), this table includes an N reach variation pattern (variation pattern 64) with a variation time of 20 s, an SP1 reach variation pattern (variation pattern 65) with a variation time of 60 s, and a variation time of 120 s. An SP2 reach variation pattern (variation pattern 66) is defined.

  FIG. 65F is a variation pattern table in the case where the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game in the ceiling gaming state is a small hit and the special figure holding memory number is 0 to 4. As shown in FIG. 65 (f), only the non-reachable variation pattern (variation pattern 67) having a variation time of 5 s is defined in this table.

  As shown in FIGS. 65 (b) to 65 (f), the variation time of the second special figure variation display game in the ceiling gaming state is all longer than the variation time (600s) of the first special figure variation display game in the ceiling gaming state. It is set to be shorter.

[Distributor control processing]
Details of the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment will be described.

In the distribution device control process in the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66, first, it is determined whether or not the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step S501).
If it is determined in step S501 that the power saving monitoring flag has been set (step S501; Yes), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the power saving monitoring flag has not been set (step S501; No), a timer (switching time timer) for measuring when to switch the flow path by the flow distribution device 49 It is determined whether or not has been set (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the timer has not been set (step S502; No), a timer set flag is set (step S503), and 500 is set in the switching number counter (step S504). The number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the normal gaming state is counted by this switching number counter.

  Next, after setting the timer, a value (1500) for measuring 6 s is set in the switching time timer (step S505). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 1500 as the value of the switching time timer, 1500 × 4 ms = 6000 ms, that is, 6 seconds. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 1 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S506), 2 is set in the control pointer (step S507), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the initial position side (side where the game balls are sorted to the first starting port 48a).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the timer (switching time timer) has been set (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S508).

  If it is determined in step S508 that the value of the control pointer is not 3 (step S508; No), the switching time timer is decremented by 1 (step S509), and it is determined whether the switching time timer has become 0 (step S508). S510).

If it is determined in step S510 that the switching time timer has reached 0 (step S510; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S511).
If it is determined in step S511 that the value of the control pointer is 1 (step S511; Yes), the process proceeds to step S505. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S511 that the value of the control pointer is not 1 (step S511; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S512).

  If it is determined in step S512 that the value of the control pointer is not 2 (step S512; No), the sorting device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the control pointer is 2 (step S512; Yes), a value (1500) for measuring 6s is set in the switching time timer (step S513). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 1500 as the value of the switching time timer, 1500 × 4 ms = 6000 ms, that is, 6 seconds. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S514), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S515), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated so that the sorting movable member 49a is tilted to the side opposite to the initial position (the side where the game balls are sorted to the second starting port 48b).

  If it is determined in step S510 that the switching time timer is not 0 (step S510; No), the value of the switching number counter is decremented by 1 (step S516), and whether or not the switching number is 0. Is determined (step S517).

  If it is determined in step S517 that the value of the switching number counter is not 0 (step S517; No), the distribution device control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S517 that the value of the switching number counter has become 0 (step S517; Yes), a value (150000) for counting 10 minutes is set in the switching time timer (step S518). Here, the value of the timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. By setting 150000 as the value of the switching time timer, 150000 × 4 ms = 600,000 ms, that is, 10 minutes. Can be timed.

  Next, the sorter motor drive data 2 is acquired, saved in the sorter motor output data area (step S519), 3 is set in the control pointer (step S520), and the sorter control process is terminated. At this time, after the special figure variation display game is executed 500 times in the normal gaming state, the distribution movable member 49a is moved to the initial position with the start of the variation display of the first special figure variation display game executed first. The drive shaft of the sorter motor 49e is rotated so as to be tilted to the opposite side (the side where the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b).

If it is determined in step S508 that the value of the control pointer is 3 (step S508; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the switching time timer (step S521), and the value of the switching time timer has become 0. It is determined whether or not (step S522).
If it is determined in step S522 that the value of the switching time timer has become 0 (step S522; Yes), 1 is set in the control pointer (step S523), and the process proceeds to step S511. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S522 that the value of the switching time timer is not 0 (step S522; No), the sorting device control process is terminated.

  Next, game ball distribution timing by the flow path distribution device 49 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 67, when the power is turned on, first, the drive shaft (not shown) of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated until the sorting device SW1 (sorting device first switch 49c) is turned off (not shown). Reverse). As a result, the game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a.
Next, when 6 seconds elapse after the power is turned on, the drive shaft of the sorting device motor 49e is rotated (forward rotation) until the sorting device SW2 (second sorting device switch 49d) is turned off. It has become. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, in the normal gaming state, a period during which game balls are distributed to the first start port 48a (6 seconds) and a period during which game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b (6 seconds). ) Are repeated alternately. If the special figure variation display game is played 500 times during this period, then the first special figure variation display game that is executed first is started, and then the state shifts to the ceiling game state. Yes.

  And if it transfers to a ceiling game state, the drive shaft of the distribution apparatus motor 49e will be rotated (forward rotation) until distribution apparatus SW2 (distribution apparatus 2nd switch 49d) turns off. As a result, the game balls are distributed to the second start port 48b.

In the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, 10 minutes in which the game balls are distributed to the second starting port 48b is set to the ceiling gaming state.
And in the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the above-described normal gaming state and ceiling gaming state are repeated alternately.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information fluctuate based on the inflow of game balls into the starting area (the first starting port 48a, the second starting port 48b, the normal variation winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game to be displayed is provided, and when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is any one of a plurality of types of predetermined results, a game value corresponding to the predetermined result is given to the player. In the assignable gaming machine 10, the start area includes a first start port 48a and a second start port 48b, and is executed based on the inflow of game balls to the first start port 48a. The second fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) executed based on the inflow of game balls to the second starting port 48b is more than the fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game). The first predetermined result among a plurality of types of predetermined results A first flow path capable of flowing into the first start port 48a, a second flow path capable of flowing into the second start port 48b, such that the rate at which fruits (small hits) are derived increases; Distribution means (channel distribution device 49) for distributing game balls to any of the above, distribution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the distribution means (channel distribution device 49), and special figure variation Fluctuation display game execution control means (game control apparatus 100) for performing display game execution control, and the distribution control means (game control apparatus 100) normally distributes game balls to the first flow path. The distribution means (channel distribution device 49) is operated as described above, and the distribution means (channel distribution device 49) is arranged so that the game balls are distributed to the second channel over a predetermined period based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. ) Is operated, and the variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) , The execution time of JP diagram variable display game executed in the predetermined period, than said normal running time of the Japanese view variable display game executed at the be set to be relatively short.

Accordingly, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball easily flows into the second start port 48b over a predetermined period, and therefore, the first predetermined result (small hit) among the plurality of types of predetermined results is easily derived. Thus, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, a novel game that can increase the chance of giving a player a game value corresponding to the first predetermined result (small hit) can be realized.
Also, since the execution time of the special figure variation display game executed during the predetermined period when the predetermined condition is satisfied is set to be relatively shorter than the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game executed at the normal time. Thus, it is possible to derive more first predetermined results (small hits) than in the normal case.

  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. The present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use the game balls and slot machines that are medals.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Moreover, you may apply combining each structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification. 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 41 display device (variable display device)
48a First starting port (starting region)
48b Second starting port (starting region)
49 Channel distribution device (distribution means)
100 Game control device (distribution control means)

Claims (4)

A variation display device capable of executing a variation display game that varies and displays a plurality of identification information based on an inflow of game balls into the start area, and the result of the variation display game is one of a plurality of types of predetermined results In a gaming machine that can give a player a gaming value corresponding to the predetermined result,
The start area includes a first start port and a second start port,
The second variation display game that is executed based on the inflow of the game ball to the second start port is more than the first variation display game that is executed based on the inflow of the game ball to the first start port. The ratio of the first predetermined result among the plurality of types of predetermined results to be derived is increased,
Distributing means for distributing game balls to any one of a first flow path capable of flowing into the first start opening and a second flow path capable of flowing into the second start opening;
A distribution control means for controlling the distribution means,
The distribution control means includes
Normally, the distribution means is operated so that the game balls are distributed to the first flow path, and based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the distribution balls are distributed to the second flow path over a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by operating means. When the result of the variable display game is any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results, a variable winning device that can be converted into an open state is provided,
In the variable prize device,
A first variable winning device that is converted to an open state when the result of the variable display game is a second predetermined result different from the first predetermined result;
A second variable winning device that is converted to an open state when the result of the variable display game is the first predetermined result,
The first variable prize apparatus so that the trajectory that the game ball introduced into the game area follows until it flows into the second variable prize apparatus is shorter than the trajectory that it follows until it flows into the first variable prize apparatus. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variable winning device is disposed in the gaming area. The gaming area is composed of a first gaming area and a second gaming area,
The starting area includes a normally variable winning device that can be converted into a closed state and an open state,
The first variation display game is executed based on an inflow of game balls to the normal variation winning device,
In the first game area, the first start port, the second start port, and the second variable winning device,
In the second game area, the normal variation winning device and the first variable winning device are arranged,
The game according to claim 2, further comprising a restricting member that restricts a game ball flowing down the second game area from flowing into any of the first start port and the second start port. Machine. A game state setting means for setting a game state corresponding to the predetermined result based on any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results derived as a result of the variable display game;
The gaming state setting means includes
When the first predetermined result is derived, it is set at the time of executing the variable display game as a gaming state to be set after the end of the variable display game that triggered the first predetermined result. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a game state that can be set can be set.

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