JP2015142798A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently prevent an illegal act using an illegal ball referred to as a line ball, in a game machine including a winning hole into which a game ball flowing down in a game region partitioned and formed on the surface of a game board can successfully enter, a ball flow-down path making the game ball having successfully entered the winning hole flow down, and a ball detection sensor that can detect the game ball flowing down through the ball flow-down path.SOLUTION: A ball detection sensor 611 for detecting a game ball that passes therethrough is provided. A ball detection passage part 740, which is a part of the ball detection sensor 611, having a width that allows a passage of a game ball is disposed so as to face a ball flow-down path (a ball joining flow-down path 725). At an upstream position of the ball detection passage part 740 in the ball flow-down path, a small width area 741 is provided, the small width area 741 having a flow path width that can at least allow a passage of a game ball, and that is set smaller than the width of the ball detection passage part 740. Also, a restriction member for restricting a game ball's entrance into the ball detection passage part 740 from the downstream side of the ball flow-down path is provided so as to cooperate with the ball detection sensor 611.

Description

  The present invention includes a winning slot through which a game ball flowing down a game area defined on the surface of a game board can win, a ball flow down path for flowing down the game ball won in the winning slot, and a flow down the ball flow down path The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a ball detection sensor capable of detecting a gaming ball to be played.

  In a conventional gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, a winning opening (a general winning opening, a starting winning opening, a grand winning opening, etc.) that allows a game ball that is launched into a gaming area defined on the surface of the gaming board to flow down can be won. ), And on the back side of the game board, there is a ball flow path (winning ball guide path) for flowing down the game ball that has won the prize opening, and is arranged in the middle of the ball flow path Based on the fact that a game ball is detected by a ball detection sensor, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out from the ball payout device to a ball storage tray on the front surface of the game machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-300004 A

  By the way, in recent years, there is an illegal report that illegally generates a detection state of a game ball with respect to a ball detection sensor that detects the game ball.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a winning opening through which a game ball flowing down a gaming area defined on the surface of a game board can win, a ball flow down path for flowing down the game ball won in the winning opening, and the ball flow down path In a gaming machine provided with a ball detection sensor capable of detecting a game ball flowing down, an act of illegally generating a detection state of the game ball is efficiently prevented.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A winning opening that allows a game ball flowing down a game area defined on the surface of the game board to win, a ball flow down path for flowing down the game ball won in the winning opening, and a game ball flowing down the ball down path In a gaming machine comprising a detectable ball detection sensor,
The ball detection sensor is configured to detect a game ball that has passed through a ball detection passage portion having a width through which a game ball can pass, and the ball detection passage portion is disposed so as to face the ball flow lower path,
The ball flow downway is a narrow area in which the width of the flow path can pass at least the game ball and is set to be smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion on the upstream side of the ball detection passage portion. With
A restriction member is provided corresponding to the ball detection sensor, and restricts the game ball from entering the ball detection passage part from the downstream side of the ball flow down path.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ball flow downway is upstream of the ball detection passage part, and at least the width of the flow path can pass the game ball, and more than the width of the ball detection passage part. Equipped with a small area set to a small width, so illegal spheres that can pass through the small area do not get caught in the sphere detection passage part of the sphere detection sensor, and efficient fraud using illegal spheres called thread balls Therefore, the restricting member can prevent the game ball from entering the ball detection area from the downstream side of the ball flow down path.

  According to the present invention, since the restriction member is provided corresponding to the ball detection sensor and restricts the game ball from entering the ball detection passage part from the downstream side of the ball flow downstream, the game ball is illegally detected. It is possible to efficiently prevent an action that generates a state.

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 disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the left winning opening unit provided in a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface lower structure unit provided in the back surface lower part of a game board. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the relationship between a back surface lower structure unit and a mounting base board. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the left winning opening unit and the assembly flow path member of a back surface lower structure unit. It is a cross-sectional side view showing the relationship between the left winning opening unit and the collecting channel member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the collection flow path member and the ball | bowl detection part provided in the lower part of this member. It is a cross-sectional side view of a sphere detection unit. It is a cross-sectional front view of a sphere detection unit. It is a section front view showing operation of a sphere detection part. It is a section front view showing operation of a sphere detection part. It is the perspective view and sectional front view which show another example of a bulb | ball detection part. It is a perspective view of a sphere detection sensor and a sectional front view showing another example of the sphere detection unit. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the game machine in a game arcade. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of game mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating winning opening SW / error monitoring processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating fraud & winning prize monitoring processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating winning number counter update processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an error check process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a magnet fraud monitoring process. It is a time chart explaining the detection timing of magnet fraud and the transmission timing of a command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a vibration fraud monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure which shows a special figure 1, 2 big hit symbol information table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure change start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation group selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating fluctuation frequency update processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating input operation of notification display. It is a figure for demonstrating input operation of notification display. It is a figure for demonstrating input operation of notification display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification display information input processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification information input reception processing. It is a flowchart for explaining a MASTER (master unit) process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification display information setting processing. It is a figure explaining a notification setting table. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a notice display. It is a flow chart for explaining production mode setting processing. It is a figure explaining a production mode setting table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a SLAVE (slave device) process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a customer waiting process. It is a figure explaining selection operation of production mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a customer waiting demo setting process. It is a figure explaining a normal notification display layout selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification layout change processing. It is a figure explaining a special notification display layout selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an internal event alerting | reporting start process. It is a figure explaining the lighting mode and alerting | reporting period of the error lamp at the time of an own machine event. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an internal event alerting | reporting completion process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an external event alerting | reporting start process. It is a figure explaining the event level and alerting | reporting period at the time of other device event generation | occurrence | production. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an external event alerting | reporting completion process. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting when the power activation accompanying RAM clear is performed. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting example when vibration fraud occurs as an internal event. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting example when a magnet fraud occurs as an external event. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting when winning fraud occurs as an external event during reach change. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of an external event alerting | reporting start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an external event production | presentation setting process. It is a figure explaining an external production data area and a data structure. It is a figure explaining a notice production priority table. It is a figure explaining a notice effect image selection table and a notice selection table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating production data external transmission processing. It is a figure explaining a notice effect image selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a specific image and the display of a specific image in a display area. It is a figure which shows the example of an external event alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of an external event alerting | reporting.

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the periphery of 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. A stage 40b is provided at the lower part of the center case 40 so that the game balls can roll to the left and right, and a flow-down port 40c through which the game balls flow down is provided at the center of the stage 40b.

  The display device 41 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.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. A ball detection sensor 611 (see FIG. 9) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged at the general winning opening 35.

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 16) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

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

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning solenoid 38b (see FIG. 16) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 16) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, in the lower right corner of the game board 30 outside the game area 32, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are displayed. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) and a second special figure fluctuation 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 section for display games (special figure 2 display), the fluctuation display section for general figure fluctuation display games (common figure display) composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp In addition, a memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

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

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator shows the same as the special figure 1 hold indicator with respect to the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator. To display.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

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

  For example, when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 16) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure variation display game is a usual figure identification result, the pair of movable members 37b of the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). Open. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 16). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 16). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state (so-called, Big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first displayed in the left variation display area (first special symbol), and the right variation display area (second special display). In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) 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, right variation display region, and middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode 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.

  Note that the special figure 1 display and the special figure 2 display may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the special game variable display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the game machine 10 with the special map 1 display and the special map 2 display. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

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

  Although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36a in the start winning opening 36, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, and the count switch 38a in the normal variation winning apparatus 37 are provided for magnetic detection. A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that uses a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. A photo interrupter having a light emitting element and a light receiving element is used for the ball detection sensor 611 of the general winning opening 35. Further, the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

  Next, a more detailed structure of the game board 30 having the above configuration will be described with reference to an exploded perspective view of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming board 30 is formed with an opening 30a corresponding to the opening 40a of the center case 40, and the center case 40 is mounted on the opening 30a from the front side of the gaming board. Has been. In addition, the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37 arranged below the center case 40 are integrally configured as a start opening unit 600. In addition, three general winning openings 35 are integrally configured as a left winning unit 610 together with a lower decorative plate, and one general winning opening 35 is integrally configured as a right winning unit 640 together with a lower decorative plate.

  Further, a control base unit 650 for attaching the display device 41 and the game control device 100 is mounted on the back side of the game board 30, and the above-mentioned general prize opening is located on the back side of the game board 30 and below the control base unit 650. 35, a back lower part configuration unit 660 is mounted for guiding and detecting a winning game ball in the start winning port 36, the normal variation winning device 37, and the special variation winning device 38.

  FIG. 4 shows the detailed structure of the left winning unit 610. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the left winning unit 610 viewed from obliquely above the back. As shown in FIG. 4, the left winning unit 610 is joined to the front surface of the game board 30, a mounting base 621 for fixing the unit 610 to the game board, and an upper portion of the front surface of the mounting base 621. A winning hole forming member 623, 624, 625 that forms a general winning hole 35 for receiving a game ball that flows down, and a game that is formed on the upper back surface of the mounting base 621 and received by the winning hole forming member 623, 624, 625. A bowl-shaped rear guiding portion 627, 628, 629 for guiding the sphere to the back surface side, and an LED board housing portion 630 comprising a housing frame 631 formed on the back surface of the mounting base 621 and a cover member 632 covering the opening. Prepare. A semi-transparent decorative plate 622 (see FIG. 7) is provided at the center of the mounting base 621, and a substrate mounted with a decorative LED lamp for emitting the decorative plate is stored in the LED substrate storage portion 630. ing.

  FIG. 5 shows a detailed structure of the lower back portion constituting unit 660 provided at the lower back portion of the game board 30. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the lower back surface constituting unit 660 as viewed obliquely from the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the lower back component unit 660 includes a mounting base member 701 provided at the lower end thereof, and a left and right side storage of the mounting base member 701 corresponding to the left winning unit 610 and the right winning unit 640. Left collective flow path member 702 and right collective flow path member 703 arranged so as to be held by the lower part from the lower side, and the back surface of mounting base member 701 respectively arranged behind said left winning unit 610 and right winning unit 640 A left relay board holder 704 and a right relay board holder 705 mounted on the right side, and a game control apparatus holder 706 mounted on the back side of the left and right relay board holders 704 and 705.

  At the left end and right end of the mounting base member 701, mounting portions 711 and 712 joined to the back surface of the game board 30, respectively, and at the center of the upper end portion, the game balls won in the start winning port 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 are received. A U-shaped guide rod 713 that guides backward is also received in the lower portion of the mounting base member 701 at the lower part of the mounting base member 701. Discharge ports 715 and 716 are provided for discharging the game balls backward. Further, the game control device 100 is mounted on the back surface of the game control device holder 706, and is integrated with the back surface lower component unit 660 via the game control device holder 706.

  The left collective flow path member 702 collects game balls received by the winning opening forming members 623, 624, and 625 of the left winning unit 610 and guided to the back side by the rear guiding portions 627, 628, and 629. There is a collective basket 724 that is inclined to the lower right so as to be guided to the center side of the game board. Further, the right collective flow path member 703 has a flow-down path 731 that allows a game ball that has won a prize opening of the right winning unit 640 to flow downward while being detected halfway.

  FIG. 6 shows a detailed structure of the left collective flow path member 702 attached to the left storage portion of the mounting base member 701. The left collecting flow path member 702 is provided with spherical flow paths 721, 722, 723 from the position where the rear ends of the rear guiding portions 627, 628, 629 of the left winning unit 610 face toward the collecting rod 724. Furthermore, a vertical ball merging downstream 725 is provided at the lower end of the collecting rod 724, and a sensor mounting portion 726 that holds a winning ball detection sensor described later is provided in the middle of the ball merging downstream 725. Yes.

  The mounting base member 701 is provided with a storage space for storing the left collective flow path member 702, and a tip of a screw that couples the left collective flow path member 702 to the mounting base member 701 is provided in a portion corresponding to the flange of the storage space. Boss portions 717a and 717b for screwing are provided.

  FIG. 7 shows the detailed structure of the left winning unit 610 and the relationship between the left collective flow path member 702. This figure represents a virtual state. In practice, a game board is interposed between the left winning unit 610 and the left collective flow path member 702, and the left winning unit 610 is mounted on the front of the gaming board. Thus, the left collecting flow path member 702 is attached to the back surface of the game board. When the left winning unit 610 and the left collective flow path member 702 are attached to the game board, the rear ends of the rear guiding portions 627, 628, and 629 are opposed to the upper portions of the ball flow lower paths 721, 722, and 723. . A semi-transparent decorative plate 622 is provided at the center of the mounting base 621 below the winning hole forming members 623, 624, and 625, and an LED substrate is accommodated therein.

  FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional side view in a state where the left winning unit 610 is mounted on the front surface of the game board 30 and the left collective flow path member 702 is mounted on the back surface of the game board 30. The game board 30 is formed with a ball passage opening 30A through which the rear guiding portions 627, 628, and 629 on the back of the left winning unit 610 pass back and forth, and a central winning port 35 formed in the winning port forming member 624. The game balls that have flown into the ball roll on the rear guiding portion 628, pass through the ball passage opening 30A, flow into the ball flow down path 722 on the back side of the game board 30, flow down, and gather down 724. It is discharged | emitted from the spherical confluence | merging downstream 725 through this. A winning ball is detected by a ball detection sensor 611 disposed in the middle of the ball merging downstream 725.

  FIG. 9 shows a detailed embodiment of a sphere detection unit and an anti-fraud mechanism provided in the middle of the sphere confluence downstream 725. In this embodiment, a U-shaped photo interrupter having a light emitting element and a light receiving element is used as the sphere detection sensor 611, and the sensor mounting portion 726 is configured as a storage portion in which the sphere detection sensor 611 can be stored. The sphere detection sensor 611 is provided with a light emitting arm portion 611a in which a light emitting element is embedded, a light receiving arm portion 611b in which a light receiving element is embedded and extending in parallel with the light emitting arm portion 611a, and a connector portion 611c. The arm portion 611a and the light receiving arm portion 611b are attached to the sensor attachment portion 726 in a state of sandwiching the spherical confluence downstream 725. A game ball flowing down the ball confluence downstream 725 is detected by passing between the light emitting arm 611a and the light receiving arm 611b of the ball detection sensor 611. That is, between the light emitting arm portion 611a and the light receiving arm portion 611b of the ball detection sensor 611 is a ball detection passage portion 740 that detects a passed game ball, and a ball detection area DA is set inside the ball detection passage portion 740. ing.

  In addition, a first restricting member attaching portion 727A and a second restricting member attaching portion 727B are provided above the sensor attaching portion 726 of the ball confluence lower passage 725, and the first restricting member attaching portion 727A and the second restricting member are provided. As shown in FIG. 9B, the attachment portion 727B is provided with a first rotation shaft 728a and a second rotation shaft 728b. Then, the first ball return regulating member 613A and the second ball return regulating member 613B each having a U shape are rotatably mounted on the first rotation shaft 728a and the second rotation shaft 728b.

  The first sphere return regulating member 613A and the second sphere return regulating member 613B are formed with bearing portions 615a and 615b through which the rotation shafts 728a and 728b are inserted at the center, and the tip side (left side in the drawing) is a sphere confluence downstream. The metal pins 614A and 614B, which are weights, are embedded on the rear end side (right side in the drawing), and the first ball return regulating member 613A and the second ball return are weighted. Each of the regulating members 613B is configured to apply a clockwise force. Further, an L-shaped cover member 616 is mounted from the front in the vicinity of the sensor attachment portion 726 of the ball confluence lower passage 725, and the ball detection sensor 611, the first ball return restriction member 613A, and the second ball return restriction member 613B are provided. It is configured to prevent falling out.

  FIG. 10 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view as seen from the right side of the portion where the spherical confluence downstream 725 is provided, and FIG. 11 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view as seen from the front of the portion where the spherical confluence downstream 725 is provided. showed that. As shown in FIG. 10, the front-rear width (L1) of the flow path in the immediately upstream portion that is a portion adjacent to the upstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726 is a width that allows at least a game ball to pass, and passes the ball detection. This is a small width region 741 having a width narrower than the width (L2) between the light emitting arm portion 611a and the light receiving arm portion 611b of the ball detection sensor 611 which is the portion 740. Further, the front-rear width (L3) of the flow path in the immediately downstream portion that is a portion adjacent to the downstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726 is the light emitting arm portion 611a and the light receiving arm portion 611b of the ball detection sensor 611 that is the ball detection passage portion 740. It is the same width as the width (L2) between. Furthermore, the front-rear width of the flow path gradually becomes narrower toward the downstream side than the direct downstream part, and the final front-rear width (L4) of the flow path is the flow path in the small width region 741 provided in the direct upstream part. The width is the same as the front-rear width (L1).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the left and right width (L5) of the flow path in the immediately upstream portion, which is a portion adjacent to the upstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726, is a width that allows at least a game ball to pass, A small width region 741 having a width narrower than the left and right width (L6) of the flow path of the portion where the ball detection passage portion 740 of the detection sensor 611 is disposed. The left and right width (L6) of the flow path of the portion where the ball detection passage portion 740 of the ball detection sensor 611 is disposed is the width (L2) between the light emitting arm portion 611a and the light receiving arm portion 611b of the ball detection sensor 611. It is equal to the width. In addition, the left and right width (L7) of the flow path in the immediately downstream portion, which is a portion adjacent to the downstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726, is the left and right width of the flow path in the portion where the sphere detection passage portion 740 of the sphere detection sensor 611 is disposed. The width is the same as (L6). Furthermore, the left and right width of the flow path gradually narrows toward the downstream side of the immediately downstream portion, and the final left and right width (L8) of the flow path is the flow path in the small width region 741 provided in the immediately upstream portion. The left and right widths (L5) are the same width.

  That is, in the small width region 741 in the immediately upstream portion that is a portion adjacent to the upstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726, the width of the flow path can pass at least the game ball and is smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion 740. The width is set. By providing such a narrow region 741, an illegal sphere that can pass through the narrow region 741 is not caught by the sphere detection passage portion 740 of the sphere detection sensor 611. Thereby, it is possible to efficiently prevent an illegal act of erroneously detecting a plurality of game balls as if they passed by hooking a game ball on the ball detection passage unit 740 of the ball detection sensor 611 and irradiating it with electromagnetic waves. It becomes. Further, the length of the narrow area 741 in the flow-down direction of the game ball is set to be larger than the radius of the game ball, and even if an illegal ball is caught in the small area 741, the game ball reaches the ball detection passage unit 740. This prevents the sphere detection sensor 611 from detecting an illegal sphere.

  Further, the downstream portion adjacent to the downstream side of the sensor mounting portion 726 has a flow path width that is substantially the same as that of the sphere detection passage portion 740, and a downstream side width directly upstream from the downstream portion. The narrow region 741 is gradually narrowed so as to be substantially the same. As a result, it is possible to efficiently prevent fraudulent acts that cause false detection as if a plurality of game balls have passed by staying in the downstream part of the ball detection passage part 740 and irradiating electromagnetic waves with electromagnetic waves. Become. In addition, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the ball flow down road is scraped by the collision of the game ball that has passed through the ball detection passage unit 740. Note that the width of the flow path in the immediately downstream portion may be wider than that of the sphere detection passage portion 740.

  From the above, a winning opening (general winning opening 35) through which a game ball flowing down the game area 32 defined on the surface of the game board 30 can win, and a ball flow down to flow down the winning game ball in the winning opening In a gaming machine comprising a road (ball confluence downstream 725) and a ball detection sensor 611 capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the ball downstream, the ball detection sensor 611 has a width through which a game ball can pass. The game ball that has passed through the ball detection passage unit 740 is detected, and the ball detection passage unit 740 is disposed so as to face the ball flow downstream. The ball flow downstream is upstream of the ball detection passage unit 740. In addition, the small-width region 741 is set so that the width of the flow path can pass at least the game ball and is set to be smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion 740.

  Further, the small width region 741 is formed immediately upstream of the ball detection passage portion 740, and the length of the game ball in the flow-down direction is set larger than the radius of the game ball.

  In addition, the spherical flow downstream (sphere confluence downstream 725) is set so that the width of the downstream portion of the spherical detection sensor 611 is substantially the same as or larger than the spherical detection passage 740, The width on the downstream side of the immediate downstream portion is gradually narrowed so as to be substantially the same as that of the immediate upstream portion.

  Next, the operation of the ball return regulating members 613A and 613B will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 11 to 13 are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the ball merging downstream 725 of the left collective flow path member 702. FIG. 11 shows a state before the game balls flow into the ball merging downstream 725. FIG. FIG. 13 shows a state in which a game ball flows into the ball confluence lower path 725 and begins to enter the ball detection passage 740 of the ball detection sensor 611, and FIG. 13 shows a state in which the game ball flows out of the ball detection passage 740 of the ball detection sensor 611. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the member that forms the sphere confluence lower passage 725 includes a stopper piece 725a that contacts the first sphere return restricting member 613A and the second sphere return restricting member 613B from below to restrict the rotation. , 725b are provided, and before the game ball flows into the ball confluence lower path 725, the first ball return restriction member 613A and the second ball return restriction member 613B are connected to the rear end metal pins 614A, 614B. The positions and heights of the stopper pieces 725a and 725b are set so that the extension portions 614a and 614b maintain a substantially horizontal posture by restricting the weights from turning clockwise. In this state, the restriction pieces 613a and 613b on the tip side of the first ball return restriction member 613A and the second ball return restriction member 613B are set so as to protrude obliquely downward into the ball confluence downstream 725. ing. That is, this state is a protruding state.

  In addition, the stopper pieces 725a and 725b are curved so that a part of the wall forming the spherical confluence lower path 725 protrudes outward (right side in the figure) and the end faces upward. As a result, when the ball return regulating members 613A and 613B are rotated counterclockwise inside the stopper pieces 725a and 725b, and the regulating pieces 613a and 613b on the front end side become vertical, the regulating pieces 613a and 613b are Restriction piece evacuation spaces 729a and 729b are formed so as not to protrude from the wall surface of the spherical confluence downstream 725. As can be seen from FIG. 11, the second ball return regulating member 613B has its rotation shaft 728b disposed on the extension of the upper part of the ball detection sensor 611, so that the restriction piece 613b on the tip side is the ball detection sensor 611. The first ball return regulating member 613A is disposed at a position where the rotation shaft 728a is higher than the rotation shaft 728b by about one sphere. It is comprised so that it may protrude in the spherical confluence downstream 725 upward.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), in the ball confluence 725 in which the first restricting member attaching portion 727A and the second restricting member attaching portion 727B configured as described above are provided, When the game ball flows in and comes into contact with the restriction piece 613a on the distal end side of the first ball return restriction member 613A, it flows downward while rotating the first ball return restriction member 613A counterclockwise by its weight. At this time, the inner diameter of the ball confluence lower path 725 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, but the restriction piece 613a of the first ball return restriction member 613A fits in the restriction piece retreat space 729a, so that the game ball Downflow is allowed. That is, this state is a retracted state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the game ball starts to enter the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611 and moves until the center of the ball is positioned below the tip of the first ball return regulating member 613A. Then, the restriction piece 613a on the front end side starts to rotate in the clockwise direction by the weight of the metal pin 614A on the rear end. When the lower end portion of the game ball flows down to a position where it comes into contact with the restriction piece 613b on the front end side of the second ball return restriction member 613B, the first ball return restriction member 613A has the restriction piece 613a on the front end side completely at the original position. Until it returns to the protruding state.

  In this state, the game ball comes into contact with the contact portion 613e which is the front end surface of the restriction piece 613a, so that even if the game ball is wound around the game ball and pulled upward, the restriction piece 613a is blocked and returned. It does not move in the direction. The position at which the lower end of the game ball contacts the restriction piece 613b on the tip side of the second ball return regulating member 613B is the position at which the lower end of the game ball enters the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611. It is. In addition, in a state where a part of the game ball has entered the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611, the light from the light emitting element of the ball detection sensor 611 is blocked by the game ball and does not reach the light receiving element, The sensor detects the presence of a sphere. Even if a part of the game ball enters the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611, if it returns upward, the sensor will be in a non-detection state, but as described above, the restriction piece 613a of the first ball return restriction member 613A Thus, by preventing the return of the game ball, it is possible to prevent the same game ball from being detected again.

  Thereafter, when the game ball further flows down and the center of the ball reaches the center of the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611 as shown in FIG. 13 (A), the weight of the second ball return regulating member 613B is moved by the weight. By turning in the counterclockwise direction, the restriction piece 613b at the front end is retracted from the flow path to the restriction piece retreat space 729b. When the upper end of the game ball flows down to the position where it comes out of the ball detection area DA of the ball detection sensor 611, the game ball is rotated clockwise by the weight of the metal pin 614B at the rear end, as shown in FIG. In the second ball return regulating member 613B, the regulating piece 613b on the distal end side returns to its original position and returns to the protruding state. At this time, the ball detection sensor 611 is in a non-detection state. In this state, even if a game ball is wound around the game ball and the tag is pulled upward, the contact portion 613f that is the tip surface of the regulation piece 613b. This prevents the game ball from moving in the return direction and prevents the ball detection sensor 611 from entering the detection state again.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first ball return regulating member 613A and the second ball return regulating member 613B are provided, so that a person who tries to cheat winds the game ball on the game ball. The winning ball 35 is won and the game ball is made to flow down to the position of the ball detection sensor 611. Even if the detection signal is generated, it can be effectively prevented.

  Of these, the first restricting member prevents illegal acts such as causing the ball ball to move up and down between the ball detection area DA and the upstream thereof, and a game between the ball detection area DA and the downstream thereof. The second restricting member prevents illegal acts such as causing the ball to move up and down and sensing many times. In addition, since the first ball return regulating member 613A and the second ball return regulating member 613B change the state between the retracted state and the protruding state by the pressing force received from the game ball, it is not necessary to separately provide a drive source for state conversion. .

  From the above, a game ball that is provided corresponding to the ball detection sensor 611 and that has entered the ball detection area DA set inside the ball detection passage unit 740 will re-enter the ball detection area DA. A restricting member (ball return restricting member 613A, 613B) that can be restricted is provided.

  Further, the restricting members (ball return restricting members 613A and 613B) are centered on rotation shafts 728a and 728b set in a direction crossing the ball flow down path at a position deviated from the ball flow down path (ball confluence flow down path 725). Bearing portions 615a and 615b that are pivotally mounted to the shaft, and restriction portions that extend from the bearing portions 615a and 615b in a direction orthogonal to the rotation shafts 728a and 728b and can advance and retreat into the ball flow path. And the restriction part receives a pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side and retreats from the ball flow down path, and converts into a retracted state that allows the flow down to the downstream side, while the restriction part is provided with restriction pieces 613a and 613b) Is released from the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side, so that it protrudes into the ball flow down path and is converted into a protruding state that restricts returning to the upstream side.

  In addition, the restricting members (ball return restricting members 613A and 613B) allow the game balls that have flowed down the ball flow down path (sphere confluence down path 725) to enter the ball detection area DA by entering the retracted state. A first restricting member (ball return restricting member 613A) that restricts a game ball that has entered the ball detection area DA from returning to the upstream side by entering the protruding state and a ball detection area DA having entered the retracted state A second restricting member that allows the game ball to move downstream and restricts the re-entry of the game ball that has moved downstream from the ball detection area DA into the ball detection area DA due to the protruding state ( Sphere return regulating member 613B).

  Next, a more desirable structure of the above embodiment will be described. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13B, the restricting piece 613b of the second ball return restricting member 613B completely protrudes into the ball confluence lower path 725 (the extended portion 614b becomes the stopper piece 725b). In the state of being in contact and level), the angle θ formed by the restricting piece 613b and the inner wall surface of the ball confluence 725 is 45 degrees, and the game ball is in contact with the abutting portion 613f at the tip of the restricting piece 613b The dimensions and mounting positions of the respective parts are designed so that the center of the center, the center line of the restriction piece 613b, and the second rotation shaft 728b are aligned. As a result, when the tees wound around the game ball are pulled upward, the second rotating shaft 728b receives the ball pressure applied to the restricting piece 613b, thereby avoiding bending stress on the restricting piece 613b. can do.

  Therefore, if the second rotating shaft 728b is formed of a material having high strength such as metal, even if the restricting piece 613b is formed of a material that is relatively easily deformed or damaged such as plastic, the deformation or damage is prevented. There is an advantage that can be. The same applies to the structure of the first ball return regulating member 613A. Further, even if the restricting pieces 613a and 613b are configured to have a horizontal posture in the protruding state, the return of the game ball can be prevented, but the restricting piece 613a in the protruding state as in the above embodiment. , 613b projecting diagonally downward, the return angle of the game ball can be quickly returned by reducing the rotation angle of the restricting pieces 613a, 613b when returning from the retracted state to the protruding state. Can also be reduced.

  Even when the angle θ formed between the restricting pieces 613a and 613b and the inner wall surface of the ball confluence downstream 725 is not 45 degrees in the protruding state, the restricting pieces 613a and 613b are located on the downstream side of the bearing portions 615a and 615b. If it is arranged in the merging downstream 725 and is arranged so as to cross the sphere confluence downstream 725 obliquely toward the downstream side so as to receive the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side of the ball merging downstream 725 good. Accordingly, since the regulating pieces 613a and 613b change in state when the state of the regulating pieces 613a and 613b is orthogonal to the ball merging downstream path 725 in the projecting state, the amount of rotation when the state is changed is small, and therefore the retracted state is obtained. Even if it is converted, it is possible to quickly return to the protruding state, so that illegal acts can be effectively prevented. In addition, the restriction pieces 613a and 613b that receive the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side are less likely to be damaged by an impact at the time of the game ball collision.

  Furthermore, the contact portions 613e and 613f provided on the restriction pieces 613a and 613b are set so as to be positioned closer to the bearing portions 615a and 615b than the center of the ball confluence 725. As a result, the lengths of the restricting pieces 613a and 613 are shortened and are not easily damaged. Further, the amount of rotation when the regulating pieces 613a and 613b change the state can be further reduced, and even if the contact portions 613e and 613f receive the pressing force of the game ball, the force in the rotation direction does not act. Can effectively prevent fraud.

  From the above, the restricting members (ball return restricting members 613A and 613B) are in the normal protruding state where the restricting portions (the restricting pieces 613a and 613b) are downstream of the ball bearing portions 615a and 615b. It is arranged in the flow down path 725) and is set to cross the ball flow down path obliquely toward the downstream side so as to receive the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side of the ball flow down path.

  In addition, the restricting portions (the restricting pieces 613a and 613b) are arranged so that when the game ball in the ball flow lower path (sphere confluence lower path 725) moves toward the upstream side in the protruding state, the game ball comes into contact with the downstream side. Contact portions 613e and 613f are provided, and the contact portions 613e and 613f are set to be closer to the bearing portions 615a and 615b than the center of the ball flow lower passage as a portion protruding to the ball flow lower passage together with the restricting portion, and contact from the downstream side Thus, the shape is set such that the pressing force of the game ball is transmitted toward the rotation shafts 728a and 728b.

  The two ball return regulating members are both configured as means for prohibiting the movement of the game ball in the direction opposite to the flow-down direction. However, if the upstream ball return regulating member is detected to move in the opposite direction, For example, a restricting member (shutter) that prohibits movement in the downflow direction may be provided to prohibit re-entry into the detection region.

  Moreover, although the case where the countermeasure of fraud (fishing line goto) with respect to the general winning opening 35 is applied to the left winning unit 610 has been described, it may be applied to the right winning unit 640. Further, the present invention may be applied to the start opening unit 600 to prevent an illegal act with respect to the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37. Further, as the ball detection sensor 611, a non-contact type magnetic proximity switch or another type of sensor or switch may be used instead of the photoelectric sensor.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 show another example of the sphere detection unit and the fraud prevention mechanism provided in the middle of the sphere confluence downstream 725. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the main body case of the sphere detection sensor 611 is formed in a substantially L shape, and the first sphere return restriction member 613A and the second sphere return restriction member 613B provided on the side of the sphere confluence downstream 725 are provided. The sphere detection sensor 611 is provided integrally with the main body case.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the second ball return regulating member 613 </ b> B has a structure integrated with the ball detection sensor 611. The ball detection sensor 611 used in this example has a structure similar to a mechanical switch called a micro switch, and has an opening 611A (ball) through which a game ball can pass at the tip of a main body having a shape similar to a domino basket. Corresponding to the detection region), and the actuator 611B protrudes into the opening 611A.

  The ball detection sensor 611 has one end of an actuator 611B rotatably mounted on the edge of the opening 611A by a rotation shaft 611D, and a cylindrical plunger 611E that can move in the axial direction in the sensor body. A compression spring 611F that presses the plunger 611E toward the opening 611A is built in, and the tip of the plunger 611E abuts against the back surface of the actuator 611B to press it forward, that is, toward the center of the opening 611A. .

  The actuator 611B is attached to the opening 611A so as to be inclined downward at an angle of about 45 degrees, and a retreat space 611G for the actuator 611B is provided on the inner wall of the opening 611A. Further, a stopper portion 611H that restricts the actuator 611B from rotating counterclockwise by 45 degrees or more is provided at an upper portion of the retreat space 611G and an edge portion of the opening 611A. Although not shown in the figure, the sensor body includes an electrical contact that is opened and closed by the movement of the plunger 611E and a circuit that generates a signal corresponding to the open / closed state of the contact, and is generated by the circuit. The signal can be transmitted to the game control device via the connector 611c.

  In such a fraud prevention mechanism, when a game ball flows into the ball confluence lower path 725 and comes into contact with the restriction piece 613a on the front end side of the first ball return restriction member 613A, the weight of the first ball return restriction member 613A is counteracted by its weight. It flows downward while rotating clockwise. Thereafter, when the game ball enters the opening 611A of the ball detection sensor 611 and moves to a position where it comes into contact with the actuator 611B, the actuator 611B is pushed by the game ball and the plunger 611E moves backward, and rotates clockwise to retract. Retreating to space allows the game ball to flow down. When the game ball flows down to a position where the actuator 611B is actuated, the first ball return regulating member 613A returns the regulating piece 613a to its original state completely. In this state, even if the game ball is wound around the game ball and pulled upward, it is blocked by the restricting piece 613a and does not move in the return direction. This prevents the game ball from returning and being detected again.

  Thereafter, when the game ball further flows down and the game ball comes to a position where the center of the game ball is below the tip of the actuator 611B of the ball detection sensor 611, the plunger 611E moves forward, that is, flows down by the restoring force of the compression spring 611F. The actuator 611B is returned to the original state (a state inclined by 45 degrees) by being pushed toward the center of the road, and the contact point of the ball detection sensor 611 is “open”, that is, a non-detection state. In this state, the tip of the actuator 611B is in contact with the upper end of the game ball, and the actuator 611B is restricted from turning by 45 degrees or more by the stopper portion 611H. Therefore, the return direction of the game ball by the actuator 611B It is possible to prevent the ball detection sensor 611 from entering the detection state again.

  As described above, in this fraud prevention mechanism, the first ball return regulating member 613A and the actuator 611B of the ball detection sensor 611 can prevent the movement of the game ball in the return direction. However, the game ball is wound around the game ball and won in the general winning hole 35, and the game ball is drawn down or loosened in the state where the game ball flows down to the position of the ball detection sensor 611, and the game ball is moved up and down in the vicinity of the detection area. Thus, even if the detection signal is generated many times by the same game ball, it can be effectively prevented. The shape of the actuator 611B is designed to have a contact portion 613f (contact surface) on which the game ball contacts from the downstream side, like the second ball return regulating member 613B shown in FIG. Thus, the ball pressure generated when trying to return the game ball may be received by the rotation shaft 611D.

  Thus, the arrangement efficiency of the ball detection sensor 611 and the second ball return regulating member 613B is increased because the second ball return regulating member 613B that regulates the return of the game ball also serves as the actuator of the mechanical sensor. At the same time, the number of parts is reduced and the assembly work is simplified. From the above, the ball detection sensor 611 is configured as a mechanical sensor that includes the regulating member 613B as an actuator and changes the contact state by converting the regulating member 613B from the protruding state to the retracted state. Become.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of 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 unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

  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. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability 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), Special 4 reach (SP4 reach, Premier reach) are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 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, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. 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. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the ID stored in the individual ID register 111D from the information transmission unit 71 at the time of power-on, at the occurrence of an event such as a big hit, or when the fraud is detected by a magnet or radio wave.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 outputs a launch permission signal that permits the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 201 that controls the launch device on the condition that it is electrically connected to the card unit.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. 35 ball detection sensors 611 and a count switch 38a are connected via the I / F 121. When the switch to be connected is a proximity switch, the I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11 V and a low level of 7 V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. This is an interface chip to be converted. In the I / F 121, when the input range is set to 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected and becomes floating An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

  The input unit 120 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the inside of the start winning opening 36 converted by the I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the ball detection sensor 611 of the general winning port 35, and signals from the count switch 38a and the game via the data bus 140 A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided, and a frame error lamp 46 having LEDs provided on the front frame 12 are driven. A frame error LED control circuit 338 to be controlled, and a board effect device 44 provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that controls the driving of the frame, and a frame effect device 45 (for example, the moving lever) provided in the front frame 12. Frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the motor, etc.) for operating the door 16 is provided. The control circuits 332 to 335 and 338 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

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

  The effect control device 300 also has wireless communication for wireless communication with other gaming machines 10 as information communication means for enabling information communication between the gaming machine 10 and the other gaming machines 10. A circuit 350 is provided. Further, the effect control device 300 includes a communication strength setting switch 351 for setting the wireless communication strength output from the game machine, a machine number setting switch 352 for setting the machine number of the game machine, and the game machine. The installation area setting switch 353 that serves as an area setting means for setting the installation area of the game machine, the business time setting switch 354 that serves as the business time setting means for setting the business hours of the game hall where the game machine is installed, and the game machine A MASTER (parent / child) setting switch 355 for setting the control game machine or the subordinate control game machine, an RTC (real time clock) 356 for measuring the actual time (current time), and the like are provided.

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

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is a control circuit 332 to 335 and 338 for controlling driving of the main control microcomputer 311, the video control microcomputer 312, the VDP 313, the sound source LSI 314, the lamp and the motor. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the arrangement and communication range of gaming machines in the game hall. Each gaming machine can wirelessly communicate with a gaming machine within a predetermined communication range from the own gaming machine. By this wireless communication, it is possible to notify the occurrence of an event in a gaming machine to other gaming machines as described later, and to notify the occurrence of the event in the other gaming machine. Here, as events related to security and errors, the event includes illegal winnings to the special variable winning device 38 and the normal variable winning device 37, overflow of the lower plate, shot chute, opening of the front frame (glass frame 15), Including the opening of the inner frame (front frame 12), cheating by magnets, cheating by vibration, etc., as game events related to games, the occurrence of special results, the occurrence of specific reach, the appearance of specific characters, the specific character This includes audio output and execution of specific notice effects.

  Note that the communication range of each gaming machine is not limited as long as it can communicate with at least several peripheral devices, but it is desirable that the communication range be able to communicate with all the gaming machines in the game hall. Further, wired communication may be used instead of wireless communication. In this case, the effect control device 300 is preferably connected to the infrastructure of the information collection network of the game hall system.

  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 the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). 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 other words, the game control device 100 wins a game ball in the auxiliary start area (the general figure start gate 34) that establishes the start condition of the auxiliary change display game (the general figure change display game) different from the special figure change display game. An auxiliary fluctuation display game executing means capable of executing the auxiliary fluctuation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 changes the start winning area (ordinary variable winning device 37) from the first state (closed state) to the second state (opened) in a predetermined conversion mode based on the result of the auxiliary variable display game having become a specific result. State conversion means capable of being converted into (state).

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display, processing for displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped is performed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light 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).

  A plurality of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 is stored in the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 selects display data corresponding to the game from the display data and displays it on the display device 41. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as display data storage means for storing a plurality of display data to be displayed on the display device 41. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as display data display means capable of causing the display device 41 to display the display data stored in the display data storage means.

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display and generates a special game state. I do. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. The control (cycle game) is performed by releasing (repeating) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 4 times). When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display is controlled to display the result of the deviation.

  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 as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this 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 600 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 fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (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. 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. In the following description and drawings, the short-time state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, general power support, or power support.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the special results are set with a plurality of types in which the special game state execution mode and the additional game value given to the player after the special game state ends are different. Select special results based on design random numbers. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. It is to be in a short time state. Further, the distribution of special results is such that the probability that a special result advantageous to the player is selected in the second special figure variation display game is higher than that in the first special figure variation display game.

  In the special result, five types of 15R probability variation (symbol), 4R probability variation A (symbol), 4R probability variation B (symbol), 4R normal A (symbol), and 4R normal B (symbol) are set. In the 15R probability variation, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds. In addition, the probability state becomes a high probability state and a short time state (electric support state) until 127 special figure variation display games are executed after the end of the special game state, and then the normal probability state and the normal operation state (electric support state) No state).

  Both 4R probability variation A and 4R probability variation B have four rounds in the special gaming state. However, the 4R probability variation B has a shorter openable time than the 4R probability variation A, and the number of winning balls that can be acquired is small. In any case, after the special game state ends, the probability state becomes a high probability state until 127 special figure variation display games are executed, and then the normal probability state. The 4R probability variation A is 70 after the special game state ends, regardless of the type of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) and the probability state at the time of occurrence (high probability state or normal probability state). It will be in a time-saving state until the special figure variation display game is executed. Further, if the 4R probability variation B occurs in the first special figure variation display game in the high probability state, the normal operation state is entered after the special game state is finished, and in the other cases, the 70th special change state B is made after the special game state is finished. The time is shortened until the figure variation display game is executed.

  Both 4R normal A and 4R normal B have 4 rounds in the special game state. However, 4R normal B has a shorter openable time than 4R normal A, and the number of prize balls that can be acquired is small. In any case, the normal probability state is entered after the end of the special gaming state. The 4R normal A can be generated only in the second special figure variation display game, and the time is reduced until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times after the special game state is ended regardless of the probability state at the time of occurrence. Become. The 4R normal B can be generated only in the first special figure variation display game. When it occurs in the high probability state, it becomes the normal operation state after the special game state ends, and when it occurs in the normal probability state, the special game After the state is over, the time is shortened until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times. In the high probability state, when the special result that becomes the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state has occurred 10 times continuously, the normal result is not reached after the end of the special gaming state regardless of the type of the 10th special result. Probability state and normal operation state.

  Here, the high probability state (probability is 1/39) has a higher probability of a special result than the normal probability state (probability is 1/40), but the difference is small, and the first special figure in the high probability state In the variable display game, a special result that is in a short time state is only selected by 11%, whereas in the first special figure variable display game in the normal probability state, a special result that is always in a short time state is selected. In the short time state, winning in the normal variation winning device 37 is facilitated, so that the execution frequency of the second special figure variation display game, which is more advantageous than the first special figure variation display game, is increased. In this second special figure variation display game, a special result that is always in a short time state is selected. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal probability state is more advantageous to the player than the high probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 20, there are four types of game modes: a normal state, a short time state, a latent state, and a probability change state. The normal state is selected when the normal probability state (special figure low accuracy) and the normal operation state (no electric support), and the latent state is selected when the high probability state (special figure high accuracy) and the normal operation state. Selected. The normal state and the latent state are similar in the type of background displayed, the type of character, the execution mode of the variable display game, and the like, and it is difficult to recognize which game mode the player is in. The time-short state is selected when the normal probability state and the time-short operation state (with electric support) are selected, and the probability variation state is selected when the high-probability state and the time-short operation state. The short time state and the probability change state are similar in the type of background displayed, the type of character, the execution mode of the variable display game, and the like, and it is difficult to recognize which game mode the player is in. That is, it is difficult to recognize the probability state from the effect of the game, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Note that the probability state may be suggested by slightly changing the type of background to be displayed, the type of character, and the execution mode of the variable display game.

  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. 21 and 22 and timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 23 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 22, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 22 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 22, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). This initialization process changes the probability state to the normal probability state. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal probability state is more advantageous to the player than the high probability state, and therefore, the initialization process is advantageous to the player. In addition, the count result of the number of times that a special result that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is continuously generated is cleared by the initialization process.

  And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. The effect control device 300 performs a RAM clear notification for notifying that the RAM has been cleared based on receiving a power-on command.

  In step S29, the individual identification information stored in the individual ID register 111D is set in the serial communication circuit and output from the information transmission unit 71. Then, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed (step S30).

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

  After the CTC activation process in step S30, a process for setting the activation of the random number generation circuit is performed (step S31). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S32), the interruption is permitted (step S33). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S34) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S34, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S35), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S36). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S36; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S34). 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 S34) (step S33), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S34 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S36; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S35 (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S37; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S36; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S37; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S38), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S39) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S40), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S41). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S42) and the process of saving the checksum (step S43), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S44) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 23 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 from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, ball detection sensor 611 of general winning port 35, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, each input An input process (step S52) for reading the port status is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the ball detection sensor 611 of the general winning port 35, and the count switch 38a, and an error. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for monitoring (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) 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), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 A magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the sensor to determine whether there is an abnormality and a vibration fraud monitoring process (step S62) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Do. Then, external information editing processing (step S63) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, processing for clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S64) is performed, processing for restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S65), and processing for permitting an interrupt (step S65). Step S66) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Winning mouth SW / Error monitoring process]
Next, details of the winning opening SW / error monitoring process (step S57) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. The winning opening SW / error monitoring process is a process of monitoring whether there is a signal input (signal change) from a switch provided in each winning opening, and monitoring the setting of a winning ball and the occurrence of an event related to security. is there. In addition, in order to notify the occurrence of an event related to security, a command transmitted to the effect control device 300 is set.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the winning opening SW / error monitoring process, first, a fraud monitoring table (for example, a detection signal from the count switch) of the winning opening switch (count switch 38a) in the special variable winning apparatus (large winning opening) 38 is obtained. (Data indicating the number of the input port, the bit position in the port of the signal, etc.) is prepared (step S71). Then, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S72) is performed for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening even though the big winning opening is not open, and detecting a normal winning. After that, a fraud monitoring table of the winning port switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step S73). An illegal & winning monitoring process (step S74) is performed to monitor whether there is a winning and to detect a normal winning.

  Next, a prize monitoring table (for example, a list indicating switches that do not require fraud monitoring) of a prize opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring processing is prepared (step S75). The prize opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring processing is a prize opening switch excluding the count switch 38a in the above-mentioned special variable prize winning device 38 and the start opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable prize winning device 37. For the winning prize switch that does not require the fraud monitoring process, the prize detection process is performed although the fraud monitoring is not performed. Therefore, a winning number counter updating process (step S76) for updating the winning number is performed.

  Then, an error scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored for fraud is to be monitored is updated and prepared (step S77). Subsequently, a gaming machine error monitoring table 1 for monitoring abnormalities of the chute ball switch, overflow switch, and payout control device from the payout control device 200 is prepared (step S78). Then, an error check process (step S79) is performed to determine whether an abnormality has occurred in these switches and the payout control device with reference to a timer.

  Thereafter, a gaming machine error monitoring table 2 for monitoring the opening of the front frame (glass frame 15) and the gaming frame (front frame 12) based on signals from the front frame opening detection switch 63 and the gaming frame opening detection switch 64 is prepared ( Step S80). Then, the error scan counter is loaded, converted into the gaming machine error monitoring table 2 and prepared (step S81), and it is determined with reference to the timer whether there is an abnormality in opening the front frame and the gaming frame. An error check process (step S82) is performed, and the winning opening SW / error monitoring process is terminated.

[Unauthorized & winning monitoring process]
Next, the details of the fraud & prize winning monitoring process (steps S72 and S74) in the above-described winning mouth SW / error monitoring process are described. The winning monitoring process is a process that is performed on the count switch 38a of the big winning opening or the start opening 2 switch 37a in the ordinary electric power, and performs illegal monitoring in addition to the detection of the winning. This is because the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) and the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable winning device 37) are likely to be fraudulently forcibly opening the opening / closing member to insert the game ball and paying out the winning ball.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the fraud & winning monitoring process, first, the target fraud monitoring period flag is checked (step S91). The fraud monitoring period flag is a flag that is set when the target winning opening is in the fraud monitoring period, and the fraud monitoring period is a period during which a game ball is not detected during a normal game. If it is during this fraud monitoring period (step S92; Yes), it is checked whether or not there is an input to the target prize opening switch (step S93). If there is an input to the target winning opening switch (step B94; Yes), the target illegal winning number is updated by +1 (step S95), and the number of fraud determinations (for example, five) for which the illegal winning number is the target. It is checked whether it has been exceeded (step S96).

  The predetermined number of fraud occurrence determination numbers is set, for example, when a game winning ball in an open state is converted to a closed state, the game ball is sandwiched between door members of the game winning game port, and the game ball is counted This is because when a prize is passed past the valid period of the time, or when noise is added to the signal, it is not judged to be illegal, and it is not illegal, but it is not easily judged as an error. When the number of fraudulent winnings exceeds the target fraud determination number (step S97; Yes), the number of fraudulent winnings is limited to the fraud occurrence determination number (step S98), and an initial value (eg, (Value corresponding to 60000 ms) is saved (step S99). Thereafter, a target illegal prize occurrence command is prepared (step S100), an illegal prize occurrence flag is set as an illegal flag (step S101), and the set illegal flag is compared with the value of the target illegal flag area (step S110). .

  On the other hand, if it is not during the fraud monitoring period (step S92; No), or if the number of fraudulent winnings does not exceed the number of fraudulent occurrences of the target (step S97; No), a winning monitoring table for the target winning mouth switch is prepared. (Step S102), a winning number counter updating process is performed to count the number of winnings as a target for winning ball discharge (Step S103). Thereafter, it is checked whether the target illegal prize notification timer has already expired or has expired after -1 update (step S104). In addition, even if there is no input to the target prize opening switch during the fraud monitoring period (step B94; No), it is checked whether the target fraud prize notification timer has already expired or has expired after -1 update ( Step S104).

  If the time is not up (step S105; No), the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. If the time is up (step S105; Yes), it is determined whether it is the end timing of fraud notification (step S106). If it is not the end timing of fraud notification (step S106; No), a target fraud winning release command is prepared (step S108). If it is the end timing of the fraud notification (step S106; Yes), the target illegal prize number is reset (step S107), and the target illegal prize release command is prepared (step S108).

  Thereafter, an illegal winning cancellation flag is set as an illegal flag (step S109), and the set illegal flag is compared with the value of the target illegal flag area (step S110). When the set fraud flag matches the value of the target fraud flag area (step S111; Yes), that is, when there is no change in the fraud flag, the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the set illegal flag does not match the value of the target illegal flag area (step S111; No), that is, when the illegal flag is changed, the set illegal flag is saved in the target illegal flag area. (Step S112), command setting processing is performed (Step S113), and the fraud & prize winning monitoring processing is terminated. The command including the information related to the fraud flag set here is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 performs processing related to the notification of the occurrence of fraud or the end of the fraud notification based on the information related to the fraud flag.

[Winner counter update process]
Next, details of the winning number counter updating process (step S76) in the above-described winning opening SW / error monitoring process and the winning number counter updating process (step S103) in the fraud & winning monitoring process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the winning number counter updating process, first, the number of winning port switches to be monitored is obtained from the winning monitoring table (step S121), and it is checked whether or not there is an input to the target winning port switch ( Step S122). If there is no input (step S123; No), it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S128). If there is an input (step S123; Yes), the value of the target winning number counter area is loaded (step S124), and the target winning number counter is updated by +1 to check whether it overflows (step S125). ).

  When the counter overflows (step S126; Yes), it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S128). If the counter has not overflowed (step S126; No), the updated value is saved in the winning number counter area (step S127), and it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S128). If the monitoring of all switches has not been completed (step S128; No), the process returns to the process of checking whether there is an input to the target prize opening switch (step S122), and the process is performed for the switches for which monitoring has not been completed. I do. If all the switches have been monitored (step S128; Yes), the winning number counter updating process is terminated.

[Error check processing]
Next, details of the error check process (steps S79 and S82) in the above-described winning opening SW / error monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the error check process, first, an error monitoring table corresponding to the error scan counter is acquired (step S131), and the status of the switch to be monitored is checked (step S132).

  If the switch is ON (step S133; Yes), an error flag is set as an error flag (step S134), and a target error notification command is prepared (step S135). Thereafter, a target error occurrence monitoring timer comparison value is set (step S136), and the value of the target switch state area is compared with the current switch state (step S140).

  On the other hand, if the switch is not ON (step S133; No), an error release flag is set as an error flag (step S137), and a target error notification end command is prepared (step S138). Thereafter, the target error cancellation monitoring timer comparison value is set (step S139), and the value of the target switch state area is compared with the current switch state (step S140).

  If the value of the target switch status area matches the current switch status (step S141; Yes), that is, if the switch status has not changed from the previous processing, the target error monitoring timer is updated by +1 It is checked whether the comparison value has been reached (step S144). Further, when the value of the target switch state area does not match the current switch state (step S141; No), that is, when the switch state is changed from the previous process, the current switch state is saved in the switch state area ( Step S142). Thereafter, the target error monitoring timer is cleared (step S143), and the target error monitoring timer is updated by one to check whether the monitoring timer comparison value has been reached (step S144).

  If the value of the target error monitoring timer has not reached the monitoring timer comparison value (step S145; No), the error check process is terminated. When the value of the target error monitoring timer reaches the monitoring timer comparison value (step S145; Yes), the error monitoring timer is updated by -1 and kept at the comparison value -1 (step S146) and set. The error flag is compared with the value in the target error flag area (step S147).

  When the set error flag matches the value of the target error flag area (step S148; Yes), that is, when there is no change in the error flag, the error check process is terminated. If the set error flag does not match the value of the target error flag area (step S148; No), that is, if the error flag has changed, the set error flag is saved in the target error flag area ( Step S149), command setting processing (step S150) is performed, and the error check processing is terminated.

  As the error notification command or the error notification end command set here, the lower plate overflow notification, notification end command, payout waiting ball shortage notification, notification end command, front frame (glass frame) release notification, depending on the type of target error Any one of the notification end command, the inner frame release notification, and the notification end command is set. This command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 performs a process related to the error occurrence notification or the error notification end based on the error notification command or the error notification end command.

[Magnetic fraud monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the magnet fraud monitoring process, the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality, and the fraud notification is set to start or end. As shown in FIG. 28, in the magnet fraud monitoring process, first, the state of the magnet sensor detection signal output from the magnetic sensor switch 61 is checked (step S161). If the sensor is ON (step S162; Yes), That is, if magnetism is detected, it is checked whether the magnet fraud monitoring timer has been updated by +1 (step S163).

  The magnet fraud monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring a period in which magnetism is continuously detected by the magnetic sensor switch 61. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the value becomes 8, that is, the interrupt is every 4 ms. When 32 ms elapses, the time is up and it is determined that an illegal act is being executed. When the magnet fraud monitoring timer has expired (step S164; Yes), the magnet fraud monitoring timer is cleared (step S165), and the magnet fraud notification timer initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 60000 ms) is reported. Save to the timer area (step S166). Thereafter, a magnet fraud notification command is prepared (step S167), a magnet fraud occurrence flag is set as a magnet fraud flag (step S168), and the set magnet fraud flag is compared with the value of the magnet fraud flag area (step S174). .

  On the other hand, when the sensor is not ON (step S162; No), that is, when magnetism is not detected, the magnet fraud monitoring timer is cleared (step S169), and the magnet fraud notification timer has already timed up or after -1 update. It is checked whether the time is up (step S170). Also, when the sensor is ON and the magnet fraud monitoring timer has not expired (step S164; No), it is checked whether the magnet fraud notification timer has already expired or has expired after -1 update (step S170). ). When the magnet fraud notification is not being performed, the magnet fraud notification timer is in a time-up state.

  If the magnet fraud notification timer has not expired (step S171; No), the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated. If the magnet fraud notification timer is up (step S171; Yes), a magnet fraud notification end command is prepared (step S172), and a magnet fraud release flag is set as a magnet fraud flag (step S173). The set magnet fraud flag is compared with the value of the magnet fraud flag area (step S174).

  When the set magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag area (step S175; Yes), that is, when there is no change in the magnet fraud flag, the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the set magnet illegal flag and the value of the magnet illegal flag area do not match (step S175; No), that is, when there is a change in the magnet illegal flag, the set magnet illegal flag is saved in the magnet illegal flag area. (Step S176), command setting processing is performed (step S177), and the magnet fraud monitoring processing is terminated. The magnet fraud notification or magnet fraud notification end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 informs of the occurrence of magnet fraud or magnet fraud based on the magnet fraud notification command or magnet fraud notification end command. Processing related to the end of notification is performed.

  FIG. 29 shows an example where fraud is detected by the magnetic sensor switch 61. When the magnetic sensor switch 61 detects magnetism and is turned on (t1) and a predetermined time (32 ms) elapses, it is determined that an illegal act by the magnet is being performed (t2). As a result, a fraud occurrence state occurs and a fraud notification command is transmitted. In the state in which the magnetic sensor switch 61 detects magnetism and is turned ON, the magnet fraud monitoring timer expires every 32 ms and the magnet fraud notification timer returns to the initial value, so that the fraud occurrence state is continued (t2). To t3). After that, when the magnetic sensor switch 61 does not detect magnetism and is turned OFF (t3), the magnet fraud monitoring timer does not time out, and the fraud occurrence state continues from here until 60000 ms when the magnet fraud notification timer times up. After that, the unauthorized notification end command is transmitted (t4).

[Vibration fraud monitoring processing]
Next, details of the vibration fraud monitoring process (step S62) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the vibration fraud monitoring process, the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 is checked to determine whether there is an abnormality, and the fraud notification is set to start or end.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the vibration fraud monitoring process, first, the state of the vibration sensor detection signal output from the vibration sensor switch 62 is checked (step S181). If the sensor is ON (step S182; Yes), That is, when vibration is detected, the initial value of the vibration fraud notification timer (for example, a value corresponding to 60000 ms) is saved in the vibration fraud notification timer area (step S183). Thereafter, a vibration fraud notification command is prepared (step S184), a vibration fraud occurrence flag is set as the vibration fraud flag (step S185), and the set vibration fraud flag is compared with the value of the vibration fraud flag area (step S190). .

  On the other hand, if the sensor is not ON (step S182; No), that is, if no vibration is detected, it is checked whether the vibration fraud notification timer has expired or has expired after -1 update (step S186). If the vibration fraud notification timer has not expired (step S187; No), the vibration fraud monitoring process is terminated. If the vibration fraud notification timer is up (step S187; Yes), a vibration fraud notification end command is prepared (step S188), and a vibration fraud release flag is set as the vibration fraud flag (step S189). The set vibration fraud flag is compared with the value of the vibration fraud flag area (step S190).

  When the set vibration fraud flag matches the value of the vibration fraud flag area (step S191; Yes), that is, when there is no change in the vibration fraud flag, the vibration fraud monitoring process is terminated. Also, if the set vibration fraud flag does not match the value of the vibration fraud flag area (step S191; No), that is, if the vibration fraud flag changes, the set vibration fraud flag is saved in the vibration fraud flag area. (Step S192), a command setting process is performed (Step S193), and the vibration fraud monitoring process is terminated. The vibration fraud notification or vibration fraud notification end command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 notifies the vibration fraud occurrence or vibration fraud based on the vibration fraud notification command or vibration fraud notification end command. Processing related to the end of notification is performed.

  From the above, the game control device 100 serves as an event detection means that can detect the occurrence of an event (security event). This event detecting means can detect a plurality of types of security events, and as described above, illegal winnings to the special variable winning device 38 and the normal variable winning device 37, a lower plate overflow, a shot shot out, a front frame It is possible to detect the opening of the (glass frame 15), the opening of the inner frame (front frame 12), the cheating action by the magnet, and the cheating action by vibration.

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

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

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

  In step A8, when the game process number is “1”, a special figure changing process (step for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc.) A10) is performed. In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit or a big winning opening opening pattern for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the setting, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  If the game process number is “3” in step A8, the fanfare / setting for setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big prize opening, etc. Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. If the game process number is “4” in step A8, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a big prize winning ball remaining ball process A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of a special figure 1 display (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on a special figure 1 display is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of a special figure 2 indicator (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on a special figure 2 indicator is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

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

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A215) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A216). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A217), and a command setting process (step A218) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A219) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A220).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A221), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A222). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the save area of each random number of the RWM (steps A223, A224, A225). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 extracts the determination information (random number) based on the establishment of the start condition by the inflow of the game ball to the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and stores the start of the variable display game. As a starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses, as a first start storage, various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. The random number value stored based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is stored as the second start storage up to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A211), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A212; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A213), and command setting processing (Step A214) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A212 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A212; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 34, first, it is determined whether or not it is a winning of the starting port 2 (a winning to the normal variation winning device 37) (step A231), and if it is a winning of the starting port 2 (step A231; Yes). Then, it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A233). If it is not a winning at the start port 2 (step A231; No), it is determined whether the electric support (short time state) or big hit (special game state) is being performed (step A232). And when it is in electric support or big hit (step A232; Yes), a special figure reservation information determination process is complete | finished. Further, when the electric support or big hit is not being made (step A232; No), it is determined whether it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A233).

  When the probability is high (step A233; Yes), a determination value for the high probability is set (step A234), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A236). When the probability is not high (step A233; No), a determination value for the low probability (normal probability state) is set (step A235), and the target big hit random number is loaded (step A236). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value (step A237).

  If the determination result is a big hit (step A237; Yes), the big hit symbol information table (see FIG. 35) corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A238), and the target big hit symbol random number is loaded (step A238). A239). Thereafter, symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A240), a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242), and command setting processing is performed (step A240). Step A243). On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A237; No), the symbol information is acquired (step A241), the symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared (step A242), and the command setting process is performed. Perform (Step A243).

  Next, the target variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (step A244), a variation pattern random number command corresponding to the target variation pattern random number 1 is prepared (step A245), and command setting processing is performed (step A246). The figure hold information determination process ends. Based on the occurrence of the start memory by this processing, a special figure reservation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and then a special figure type / design information command and a variation pattern random number command are transmitted as prior determination information. In the production control device 300, the special figure start memory number is increased based on the decorative special figure reservation number command, and a pre-reading production is performed based on the symbol information command and the variation pattern random number command.

  That is, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular the display It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decoration special figure start memory display 82 displayed on the device 41.

  Here, for jackpot random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers that need to improve confidentiality (influence the results), the result information after determination is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as symbol information commands. On the other hand, for the variation pattern random number that does not need to improve confidentiality (does not affect the result), the variation control random number command is used as the variation pattern random number command as it is or converted into information indicating the random number value. To send to. Note that the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system (variation group) of the second half fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is a random number for performing detailed distribution from the reach system. Pattern random number 3 is a random number for selecting the first half variation. Since it is sufficient that even the reach system can be transmitted to the production control device 300 side at the time of prior determination, information regarding the fluctuation pattern random number 1 may be transmitted.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines in advance whether or not the start memory determination information stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) is a special result before executing the variable display game based on the start memory. Pre-determination means that can be determined. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good. Further, the variation pattern random number 2 and the variation pattern random number 3 may be included in the variation pattern random number command, or a command indicating the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 may be transmitted instead of the variation pattern random number command. Anyway.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure change start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (step A312) is executed. Do. In the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) in this case, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the test signal relating to the change of the second special figure Information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display, an initial value of a timer of a blinking period of the special figure 2 display, etc.) Etc. is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure change start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (step A312) is executed. Do. In the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) in this case, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the test signal relating to the changing of the first special figure. Information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display, etc.) Etc. is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure variation start process (step A311) based on the second start memory is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special figure change start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure variation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure fluctuation start process, first, a big hit flag setting process for setting shift information and big hit information for the big hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit ( Step A321) is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the special figure stop symbol (symbol information), a signal corresponding to the special figure stop symbol number of the set special symbol stop symbol is generated as a test signal. The output data area is saved (step A323). Subsequently, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area corresponding to the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) (step A324).

  Next, the special figure fluctuation flag corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A325), and a table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern is prepared (step A326). . Then, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A327) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A327) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game. A328) is performed.

  Thereafter, a variation start information setting process (step A329) for setting variation start information is performed, and the special figure variation start process is terminated. In the variation start information setting process (step A329), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special diagram corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game A decoration special figure reservation number command (decoration special figure reservation number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  In other words, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start prize opening (start prize winning hole 36), and the second start prize opening (ordinary variable prize winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a result determining means capable of determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is to be a special result based on the determination information of the start memory.

[Special figure stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure fluctuation start process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the special figure stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step A351). Then, in the case of a big hit (step A352; Yes), a big hit symbol information table corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is set (step A353), and the big hit symbol random number is stored from the big hit symbol random number saving area. Load (step A354).

  Thereafter, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A355), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A356). By this process, the type of special result is selected. That is, the game control device 100 serves as special result selection means for selecting one special result from a plurality of types of special results when the result of the variable display game is a special result. Then, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A357). As a result, the symbol of the special result is set.

  Next, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination flag area (step A358). The probability variation determination flag is for setting a probability state after the end of the special gaming state and an operation state of the normal variation winning device 37. Thereafter, 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 A359), and the big winning opening release information corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and the big winning opening is released. Save in the information area (step A360). Thereby, the execution mode of the special game state is set.

  Then, a decoration special figure command table is set (step A363), a decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A364), and a decoration special figure command (MODE) is set (step A365). . Further, the symbol information command is saved in the decoration special symbol command area (step A366), the jackpot symbol random number saving region corresponding to the special symbol is cleared to 0 (step A367), and the special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step A352; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol stop symbol area (step A361), and the symbol information at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (step A362). Then, the following processing (step A363) for setting the decoration special figure command table is performed.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A327) in the above-described special figure variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the latter-half variation pattern setting process, first, it is checked whether the symbol information (for work) is out-of-order symbol information (step A371). If it is out-of-order symbol information (step A372; Yes), a variation group selection table (see FIGS. 41 and 42) corresponding to the current gaming state is prepared (step A373), and the variation pattern from the target region is prepared. The random number 1 is loaded and prepared (step A375). If it is not out-of-line symbol information (step A372; No), a variation group selection table (see FIG. 40) corresponding to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is prepared (step A374). The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the area and prepared (step A375).

  Thereafter, a 2-byte sorting process (step A376) is performed, and the address of the reach system obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step A377). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A378), and a sorting process (step A379) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the sorting (step A380). Thereafter, the latter half variation number is saved in the target latter variation number area (step A381), and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated. With the above processing, a variation group (no reach, normal, SP1 to 4 reach, or special variation) is selected based on the variation pattern random number 1, and a detailed production distribution is selected from the variation group based on the variation pattern random number 2. (Selection of variation pattern) is performed.

  In the variation group selection table at the time of big hit shown in FIG. 40, only the variation group that reaches the reach state can be selected. Also, SP4 reach can be selected only in the case of the second special figure variation display game. In the variation group selection table at the time of losing of the first special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 41, the table to be used differs depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state. If it is used and the time is short, the tables (d) and (e) are used.

  Further, the table to be used differs depending on the first start memory number, and when the time is not in a short time state, the first start memory number is 1, that is, the first start memory number is 1 from the start of the first special figure variation display game. When 0, the table (a) is used for the special figure variation display game. When the first start memory number is 2, the table (b) is used, and when the first start memory number is 3 or 4, the table (c) is used. The larger the first start memory number, the shorter the reach time and the normal reach variation time, so that the first start memory can be quickly digested.

  If the first start memory number is 1 when the time is short, that is, if the first start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the first special figure change display game, the special figure change display is performed. The table of (d) is used for the game, and the table of (e) is used when the first start memory number is 2, 3 or 4. Also in this case, when the number of first start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of normal reach is shortened, so that the first start memories can be quickly digested. In addition, the fluctuation time without reach when the first start memory number is 1 is longer than the fluctuation time without reach when not in the short-time state, and the special time fluctuation in the short-time state which is advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state The display game is prevented from being interrupted.

  Even in the variation group selection table at the time of the second special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 42, the table to be used differs depending on whether or not it is in the short-time state. Use the table of (c) and (d) when the time is short.

  Furthermore, the table to be used differs depending on the second start memory number, and when the second start memory number is 1 when it is not in the time saving state, that is, the second start memory number is 1 from the start of the second special figure variable display game. When it becomes 0, the table (a) is used for the special figure variation display game, and when the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4, the table (b) is used. The larger the second start memory number, the shorter the reach time of no reach and normal reach, so that the second start memory can be quickly digested.

  If the second start memory number is 1 when the time is short, that is, if the second start memory number is changed from 1 to 0 by the start of the second special figure variation display game, the special figure variation display is performed. For the game, the table of (c) is used, and when the second start memory number is 2, 3 or 4, the table of (d) is used. Also in this case, when the number of second start memories is large, there is no reach and the fluctuation time of normal reach is shortened, so that the second start memories can be quickly digested. When the second start memory number is 1, the fluctuation group of no reach and normal reach is set as a common special fluctuation. This special variation is longer than the unreachable variation time when not in the short-time state, and prevents the special figure variation display game from being interrupted in the short-time state that is advantageous to the player over the normal game state.

  That is, when the second start memory number is a specific number (here, 1) at the start of the special figure variation display game in the short time state, as a variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. The special variation which is a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time is selected with a high probability from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times. Further, in the short time state, when the start memory is larger than a specific number (here, 1) at the start of the special figure variation display game, it is not determined during the normal game state from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern with the shortest variation time (here, the variation pattern with a variation time of 3 seconds) is selected with high probability. As a result, the start-up memory is quickly digested to prevent overflow. If it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result even in the short time state, the variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of start memories, and the special variation is not selected.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern setting process (step A328) in the above-described special figure variation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the latter half variation number is loaded from the target area (step A391), and it is checked whether the latter half variation number is a reachless variation number (step A392).

  If it is a fluctuation without reach (step A393; Yes), the first half fluctuation selection table 1 (for no reach) is prepared (step A394), and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A394). A396). If the variation is not reach variation (step A393; No), the first variation selection table 2 (for reach) is prepared (step A395), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target area to be prepared (step A396). . Thereafter, a distribution process is performed (step A397), and the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A398), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. Through the above processing, the variation mode of the first half variation until reaching the reach state is selected based on the variation pattern random number 3.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the change start information setting process (step A329) in the above-described special figure change start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number save areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared to 0 (step A401). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A402), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A403). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (step A404), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (step A405).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step 406), and the added value is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A407). Thereafter, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first-half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (step A408), the value of the second-half fluctuation number is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A409), and command setting processing is performed (step A409). Step A410).

  Next, a symbol information command is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area (step A411), and command setting processing is performed (step A412). After that, a special decoration figure hold number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A413), the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A414), and the variation symbol discrimination is performed. The special figure hold count corresponding to the flag is updated by -1 (step A415). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A416), and command setting processing is performed (step A417). Thereafter, the random number save area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A418), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step A419), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure change display game including information related to the change pattern of the special figure change display game is set and transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. At the time of prior determination, the value of the variation pattern random number 1 is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as it is. Number) is transmitted to the production control device 300. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start winning storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flags 1 and 2 set in the big hit flag setting process in the special figure change start process are loaded (step A501), and the big hit flags 1 and 2 are loaded. Processing for clearing the area (step A502) is performed. Note that the big hit flag 1 is set with deviation information or big hit information when the big hit flag setting process is performed for the first start memory, and the big hit flag 2 is set for the second start memory with the big hit flag setting process. In the event of a failure, deviation information or jackpot information is set.

  Then, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A503), and if it is determined that the special figure 2 is a big hit (step A504; Yes), a test relating to the start of the special figure 2 big hit (special gaming state) The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A508), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A509) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A504 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A504; No) as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, it is checked whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A505). When it is determined that the game is a big hit (step A506; Yes), a test signal related to the start of the special figure 1 big hit (special game state) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A507), and the round number upper limit value table (Step A509) is set.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A509), 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 A510). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A511).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a winning result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A512), and command setting processing (Step A513) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A514), and the command setting process (step A515) is performed. After that, a symbol information command corresponding to symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the ornament special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the ornament special symbol command area of the RWM (step A516), and command setting processing (step A517). I do.

  Next, the signal corresponding to the winning opening information and the probability state is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A518), and the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the winning opening information is set (step A519). ), The big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A520). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winning prize fraud winnings (step A521), the fraud monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the big winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step A522).

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A523) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the remaining number of probability fluctuations and the number of short-time fluctuations after a big hit, and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A506 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A506; No) as a result of the check, the number of fluctuations update processing (step A528) is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated.

[Variation count update processing]
Next, the details of the fluctuation number update process (step A528) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation (high probability state) is being performed (step A531). When the probability variation is in progress (step A531; Yes), the probability variation number is updated by -1 (step A532), and it is determined whether the probability variation number is 0 (step A533). As will be described later, the probability variation number is an initial value (127 in this case) in accordance with the number of executions of the special figure variation display game set to the high probability state at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of the predetermined special result mode. Is set.

  When this probability variation number is 0 (step A533; Yes), that is, when the high probability state ends in this special figure variation display game, a probability information command (low probability) at the end of probability variation is prepared ( Step A534), command setting processing is performed (step A535). Thereafter, a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the external information output data area (step A536), and a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A537).

  Then, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A538), and the ordinary low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A539). Furthermore, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A540), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A541), and the fluctuation number update process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if the probability change is not in progress (step A531; No), or if the probability change count is not 0 (step A533; No), and the high probability state continues in the next special figure change display game, there is a public power support ( It is determined whether it is in a short time state (step A542). And when there is no general electric power support (step A542; No), the frequency | count update process is complete | finished. Further, when there is a general electric power support (step A542; Yes), the number of hourly fluctuations is updated by -1 (step A543), and it is determined whether the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A544).

  As will be described later, an initial value (here, 70 or 127) is set in accordance with the number of executions of the special figure changing display game that becomes the time-saving state at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode, as will be described later. Is set. If the short time variation count is not 0 at this time (step A544; No), that is, if the short time state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the variation count updating process is terminated. In addition, when the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A544; Yes), that is, when the short-time state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the probability information command at the time short-end end (no support or high accuracy or low accuracy). ) Is prepared (step A545), and command setting processing is performed (step A546). This terminates the time saving state.

  After that, it is determined whether the probability is changing (step A547). If the probability is changing (step A547; Yes), the change count update process is terminated. If the probability is not changing (step A547; No), the processing from step A536 is performed. By the above process, the special probability variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state is ended, thereby shifting from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Also, by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the special game state is ended, the time-short state is ended and the game state is shifted to the normal game state.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the jackpot ending process, first, it is determined whether the jackpot is highly accurate, that is, whether the special result that triggered the execution of the special gaming state this time has occurred in a high probability state. (Step A551). In the case of a big hit with a high probability (step A551; Yes), it is determined whether the big hit is a high probability, that is, a special result that becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished (step A552).

  If it is a big hit with a high probability (step A552; Yes), the number of high-precision big hit continuations is updated by +1 (step A553), and it is determined whether the number of continuations has reached an upper limit value (here, 10) ( Step A555). In addition, when it is not a big hit with high accuracy (Step A551; No) or when it is not a big hit with high accuracy (Step A552; No), 1 is set as the number of times of high accuracy big hit continuation (Step A554), and the number of continuations is the upper limit It is determined whether the value (here, 10) has been reached (step A555).

  If the number of continuations has not reached the upper limit (step A555; No), a branch pointer is calculated from the gaming state before the big hit and the big hit symbol information (step A556), and branch processing using the branch pointer (step A559) is performed. If the number of continuations has reached the upper limit (step A555; Yes), the number of continuations per high probability is reset (step A557), the branch pointer is set to 0 (step A558), and branch processing by the branch pointer is performed. (Step A559) is performed. In other words, if a special result that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state in the high probability state occurs 10 times continuously, the normal result is not obtained after the special gaming state ends regardless of the type of the 10th special result. A probability state and a normal operation state are set.

  When the branch pointer is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A560) is performed. In this case, when the special result of 4R normal B is derived in the first special figure variation display game in the high probability state, or the special result that becomes the high probability state after the special gaming state ends in the high probability state continuously. This is a case where it occurs 10 times, and when the special gaming state ends, the normal probability state is entered and the time-short state does not occur.

  When the branch pointer is 1, jackpot end setting processing 2 (step A561) is performed. In this case, a special result of 4R normal B was derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the normal probability state, or a special result of 4R normal A was derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game regardless of the probability state. This is a case where the normal probability state is entered and the time-short state is entered after the special gaming state is finished.

  When the branch pointer is 2, the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A562) is performed. In this case, the special result of 4R probability variation B is derived in the first special figure variation display game in the normal probability state, and the high probability state and the short time state are not obtained after the special game state ends.

  When the branch pointer is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A563) is performed. In this case, if a special result of 15R probability change or 4R normal A is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the normal probability state, 15R probability change, 4R normal A or 4R in the first special figure fluctuation display game in the high probability state. When a special result of probability variation B is derived, or when a special result of 15R probability variation or 4R normal A is derived in the second special figure variation display game regardless of the probability state, after the special gaming state ends This is a case where a high probability state and a short time state are entered.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4, probability information commands corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are prepared (step A564), and the command setting process (step A565) is performed. . The probability information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 sets the effect state based on this information. Then, the processing number “0” is saved in the special game processing number area (step A566), the signal related to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A567), and the signal related to the end of the big hit is a test signal. Save in the output data area (step A568). Further, the probability variation determination flag area is reset (step A569), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A570), and the big hit ending process is terminated.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 48 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A560) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the low probability start is saved in the external information output data area (step A581), and a signal related to the low probability start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A582).

  Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A583), and the ordinary figure low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A584). Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A585), and the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A586). Thereafter, the short time variation count area is reset (step A587), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended. By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and does not become the short-time state.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 49 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A561) in the jackpot end process described above. In the big hit end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A591), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A592).

  Next, the time-saving number is saved in the game state display number area (step A593), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A594). Then, the special figure low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A595), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A596). Thereafter, the number of hourly fluctuations (70 in this case) is saved in the hourly fluctuation number area (step A597), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated. 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.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 50 shows the big hit end setting process 3 (step A562) in the big hit end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the external information output data area (step A601), and a signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the test signal output data area (step A602).

  Next, the number of latent probability changes is saved in the game state display number area (step A603), and the ordinary low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A604). Then, a high probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A605), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A606). Thereafter, the probability variation number (127 in this case) is saved in the probability variation number region (step A607), the short time variation number region is reset (step A608), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is terminated. By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and does not become a time-short state.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
FIG. 51 shows the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A563) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A611), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A612).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A613), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A614). Then, the high probability & short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A615), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A616). Thereafter, the probability variation number (127 here) is saved in the probability variation number region (step A617), the time variation number (here 70or127) is saved in the time variation region (step A618), and the big hit end setting process 4 Exit. With the above processing, after the special game state is over, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and a short time state.

  Based on the above, the game control device 100 normally determines the probability state in which the result of the variable display game after the end of the special game state is a special result based on the type of special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state. Probability setting means for setting either the probability state or the high probability state higher than the normal probability state is provided. Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state (short time state) that makes it easier to establish the start condition than the normal game state after the special game state ends.

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

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), and various initialization processes such as CPU initialization, RAM initial value setting, random number initialization, and the like are performed (step B12). Then, various interrupt timers are started (step B13), and interrupts are permitted (step B14).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B15), and effect button input processing (step B16) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, game control command analysis processing (step B17) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B17), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B18), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B18), the subsequent process related to the game is not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B19) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B19) will be described later. Next, notification display information input processing (step B20) is performed for inputting and storing information of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen (demonstration display). After that, when the game machine is set as a general control game machine (MASTER), a MASTER (master machine) process (step B21) for setting various information and setting external communication is performed, and the game machine is subject to subordinate control. When the game machine (SLAVE) is set, SLAVE (slave device) processing (step B22) for setting various information and setting external communication is performed.

  Then, based on a notification command from the game control device 100, an internal event notification start process (step B23) for setting information for starting notification regarding an event that has occurred in the game machine is performed, and notification from the game control device 100 ends. Based on the command, an internal event notification end process (step B24) is performed for setting information for ending notification related to the event occurring in the game machine. Further, an external event notification start process (step B25) for setting information for starting notification regarding an event occurring in another gaming machine based on the notification information received from the other gaming machine is performed, and the notification end received from the other gaming machine is performed. Based on the information, an external event notification end process (step B26) is performed for setting information for ending notification related to an event occurring in another gaming machine. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for reporting internal and external events, the output of sound from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, etc. are controlled in the process for controlling these. Do.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B27) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control relating to the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B28) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B29), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B30). Then, a random number update process (step B31) for updating a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and an external communication process (step B32) for communicating with the other gaming machines 10 by the wireless communication circuit 350. ) To return to the process of clearing WDT (step B15).

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, CPU initialization processing (step B41) for initializing the CPU is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B42), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B43). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B44) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B45). Furthermore, initialization processing of various control processes (step B46) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B47).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B48), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B49). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B49). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B49; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B50).

  Thereafter, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a command for a 2nd scene control process to be described later. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In the 2nd scene control process (step B52), a notice character and the like are set and a display priority is set, and an effect image corresponding to the progress of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41.

  Thereafter, background processing (step B53) for setting the background is performed. In the background processing, processing for displaying a background corresponding to the gaming state (whether there is a probability state or a waiting state for customers), the gaming mode, the production mode, the reach scene, and the like is performed. Then, a variation display process (step B54) which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and the display device is linked to the display of the special figure 1 hold display and the special figure 2 hold display. The hold display process (step B55) for setting the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on 41 is performed. In the hold display processing, processing related to display of a pre-effect (pre-reading effect) that changes the display mode of the decoration special-purpose start memory display is also performed based on the pre-effect information stored in the start storage area.

  Furthermore, a customer waiting demo process (step B56) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In the customer waiting demonstration process, processing relating to setting of a customer waiting screen for displaying characters, videos, etc., processing relating to setting of notification display to be displayed on the customer waiting screen, and the like are performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing the system cycle wait flag (step B48).

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 54 shows the 1st scene control process (step B19) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B68) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B69) for performing processing relating to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the changing process (step B69), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure changing display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, production based on information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variation pattern, variation time, etc.) are set.

  Further, when a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B70), which is a process of stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B70), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set. When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B71), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B72), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B73) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, a jackpot ending process (step B74), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a hold number command reception process (step B75) is performed, in which a process based on a hold number command (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) including information related to increase / decrease in startup memory is performed. A decoration special command receiving process (step B76) for performing a process based on a special decoration command including information related to the stop symbol of the figure variation display game is performed.

  Further, based on a pre-determination command (symbol information command, variation pattern random number command) including a result of a pre-reading process for predetermining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory before executing the special figure variation display game Pre-determination command reception processing (step B77) is performed. Thereafter, based on a probability information command including information on the probability state, a probability information command reception process (step B78) is performed in which a corresponding value is internally set and a background command is transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312. The 1st scene control process ends.

  The production control device 300 can perform the notification display 41a as shown in FIG. 55 (a) on the customer waiting screen displayed during the customer waiting state. The display content of the notification display 41a can be set by displaying the input information selection guidance display shown in FIG. 55 (b) by a predetermined operation of the effect button 25 by the store clerk of the game hall. The display contents that can be set in the gaming machine of this embodiment are three types of information: store name information, event information 1 and event information 2.

  The effect button 25 includes a selection button that can input movement in the up, down, left, and right directions, a determination button that can input an intention of determination, and a frame button that is mainly used for the effect of the game. Then, by pressing and holding the selection button and the decision button in the state shown in FIG. 55 (a), the screen shifts to the selection screen shown in FIG. 55 (b). In the input information selection guidance display shown in FIG. 55 (b), the notification information to be input can be selected by moving the cursor to the type of notification information to be input by the selection button and pressing the enter button.

  As shown in FIGS. 55 (c) to 55 (e), each notification information is input in a preset input format. As shown in FIG. 55 (c), 14-character information can be input as the store name information, and the input store name is displayed as "Welcome to (store name) today!" On the notification display 41a. Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), the event information 1 can input information of the day of the week and the event name of 6 characters, and as shown in FIG. 55 (e), the event information 2 is the event name of the date and 6 characters. Can be entered.

  FIG. 56 shows an input guidance screen when input of each notification information is selected. FIG. 56A shows the case where the store name input is selected, FIG. 56B shows the case where event information 1 is selected, and FIG. 56C shows the case where event information 2 is selected. In this input guidance screen, the input format of the notification information selected for input is displayed at the top of the screen. In addition, characters that can be input are displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the selected character is input by placing the cursor on the character to be input using the selection button and pressing the enter button.

  FIG. 57 shows an example of input on the input guidance screen. In this example, an example of inputting event information 1 is shown. The input is performed from the input column on the left side in the input format, the selection button is operated as shown in FIG. 57A to move the cursor to “water”, and the determination button is pressed as shown in FIG. 57B. Then the word “water” is entered. By inputting characters, the input target column is sequentially moved to the right. By inputting characters by operating the selection button and the decision button, “sweet nails” as shown in FIG. Is entered. When the input is completed, the input character is confirmed and the input guidance is confirmed by moving the cursor to “Confirm” as shown in FIG. 57 (d) and pressing the enter button as shown in FIG. 57 (e). The screen returns to the input information selection guide display shown in FIG.

[Notification display information input processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the process shown in FIG. 58 is performed in the notification display information input process (step B20) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this notification display information input process, first, it is determined whether or not the customer is waiting (step B81). If the customer is not waiting (step B81; No), the operation continuation timer for measuring the time of the long press operation of the selection button and the decision button is reset (step B93), and the notification display information input process is terminated. Further, when waiting for a customer (step B81; Yes), it is determined whether the notification display information on which the input guidance screen shown in FIG. 57 is displayed is being input (step B82).

  If notification display information is being input (step B82; Yes), notification information input acceptance processing (step B92) is performed, and the notification display information input processing is terminated. Further, when the notification display information is not being input (step B82; No), it is determined whether or not the input information selection guidance display shown in FIG. 56B is being displayed. If input information is being selected (step B83; Yes), it is determined whether there is selection of notification information to be input (step B89). When the input information is not being selected (step B83; No), it is checked whether the selection button and the determination button are operated (step B84).

  When the selection button and the determination button are not operated (step B85; No), the operation continuation timer for measuring the time of the long press operation of the selection button and the determination button is reset (step B93), and the notification display information is input. The process ends. If the selection button and the enter button are operated (step B85; Yes), the operation continuation timer is updated by +1 (step B86), and it is determined whether the continuation timer has reached the upper limit (step B87). ).

  If the continuation timer has not reached the upper limit (step B87; No), the notification display information input process is terminated. When the continuation timer reaches the upper limit (step B87; Yes), that is, when the selection button and the decision button are pressed for a predetermined time, the input information selection guidance display is set (step B88), and the notification information to be input Is determined (step B89).

  And when there is no selection of the notification information to input (step B89; No), a notification display information input process is complete | finished. If there is selection of notification information to be input (step B89; Yes), an input format corresponding to the selection information is set (step B90), and an input guidance screen corresponding to the selection information is displayed (step B91). Thereafter, notification information input acceptance processing (step B92) is performed, and the notification display information input processing is terminated. When the end of the input information selection guide display is selected as the selection of the notification information to be input (when “EXIT” is selected), the input information selection guide display is ended and the notification display information input processing is ended. .

[Notification information input acceptance process]
FIG. 59 shows notification information input acceptance processing in the above-described notification display information input processing. In this notification information input acceptance process, first, it is determined whether or not the selection restriction has been set (step B101). The selection restriction is to restrict the characters that can be input in the input format. For example, in the input field for the day of the week in the event information 1, only the characters “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday” can be input. To regulate.

  If this selection restriction has been set (step B101; Yes), it is determined whether there is a selection input by operating the selection button (step B103). If the selection restriction has not been set (step B101; No), the selection restriction corresponding to the input counter is set from the format information (step B102), and it is determined whether there is a selection input by operating the selection button (step B102). B103). The input counter is a counter indicating the input position in the input format.

  If there is no selection input by operating the selection button (step B103; No), it is determined whether there is a determination input by operating the determination button (step B105). When there is a selection input by operating the selection button (step B103; Yes), the selection cursor is moved (step B104), and it is determined whether there is a determination input by operating the determination button (step B105).

  And when there is no decision input by operation of a decision button (step B105; No), a notification information input reception process is complete | finished. If there is a decision input by operating the decision button (step B105; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a decision input by operating the decision button with the cursor set to “determine” (step B106). If there is a definite input (step B106; Yes), the created notification information data is registered (step B107), and the notification information input acceptance process is terminated. As a result, unique display data unique to the game hall is stored.

  If there is no fixed input (step B106; No), it is determined whether the input is other than the character input by operating the determination button with the cursor positioned other than the character (step B108). If it is other than character input (step B108; Yes), the corresponding process is executed (step B110), the input counter is updated (step B111), and the notification information input acceptance process is terminated. The input other than character input is, for example, when there is an input of “one character deletion” which is a function of deleting one character. In this case, one character is deleted and the input counter is updated by −1. In addition, when “lowercase” is input, which is a function for displaying stuttering and prompting sounds, the previous input character is changed to lowercase and the input counter is not increased or decreased.

  If it is not a character input (step B108; No), it is determined whether it is a character other than the restricted character (step B109). If the character is other than the restricted character (step B109; Yes), the character data is added to the notification information data to be input (step B112), the input counter is updated by 1 (step B113), and the notification information is displayed. The input acceptance process ends. If it is not a character other than the restricted character (step B109; No), an error sound is output (step B114), and the notification information input acceptance process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, notification display information to be displayed on the customer waiting screen as a plurality of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 by the gaming machine is input and stored in the display data storage means (effect control device 300). That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an operation accepting unit that accepts an input operation of unique display data unique to the game arcade, which is displayed on the display device 41 during the waiting state where the variable display game is not executed. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as unique display data setting means capable of setting and storing the unique display data corresponding to the input operation accepted by the operation accepting means in the display data storage means within a predetermined number of data. .

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the attribute of the gaming machine can be set to either the general control gaming machine (attribute master) or the subordinate controlling gaming machine (attribute slave) by the MASTER (parent-child) setting switch 355. The overall control gaming machine grasps the number of the same model among the gaming machines capable of wireless communication by the wireless communication circuit 350, and sets the notification display 41a to be displayed on the customer waiting screen and the effect mode. Then, these pieces of information are transmitted to the subordinate control gaming machine, and the subordinate control gaming machine sets the notification display 41a and the effect mode based on the information received from the overall control gaming machine.

[MASTER (master) processing]
FIG. 60 shows a MASTER process in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this MASTER processing, first, it is determined whether the setting of the MASTER setting is set to MASTER (step B121). If the MASTER setting is not set (step B121; No). , MASTER (master unit) processing is terminated. If it is a MASTER (parent) setting (step B121; Yes), it is determined whether the number specifying condition is satisfied (step B122).

  The number specifying condition is that when the MASTER (master unit) processing is performed for the first time after the power is turned on, the current time measured by the RTC (real time clock) 356 is 5 minutes before the start of the business hours set by the business time setting switch 354. It is established when there is a certain time or when a predetermined time is reached. When this number specifying condition is satisfied (step B122; Yes), a response request (including the unit number) for the same model is set in the external communication buffer (step B123). Thereafter, a response waiting timer (for example, 30 seconds) is set (step B124), and it is determined whether or not a response waiting for a response request for the same model is waiting (step B125). When the number specifying condition is not satisfied (step B122; No), it is determined whether or not the response waiting for the response request for the same model is in progress (step B125).

  When not waiting for a response to a response request for the same model (step B125; No), the MASTER (master unit) process is terminated. When waiting for a response to a response request for the same model (step B125; Yes), it is determined whether there is a request response (step B126).

  If there is no request response (step B126; No), it is checked whether the response waiting timer has expired (step B129). If there is a request response (step B126; Yes), the communication strength with the request response base And the machine number are linked and added to the response list (step B127). Thereafter, the same model number counter is updated by +1 (step B128), and it is checked whether the response waiting timer has expired (step B129).

  If the response waiting timer has not expired (step B130; No), the MASTER (master unit) process is terminated. When the response waiting timer has timed out (step B130; Yes), the same model number is determined based on the same model number counter (step B131), and the notification display information setting process for setting the display amount of the notification information (step B131) B132). Then, an effect mode setting process (step B133) for setting the effect mode is performed, and the MASTER (master unit) process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, it is possible to know how many game machines set as MASTER (master machine) have the same model (game machine with the same attribute) other than the own game machine. In other words, the production control device 300 serves as a master setting means for setting that it is an attribute master of a gaming machine having the same attribute. In addition, the effect control device 300 can specify the number of installed gaming machines having the same attributes as the gaming machine 10 by performing information communication with other gaming machines 10 through the information communication unit (wireless communication circuit 350). Provides a means to specify the number of installations

[Notification display information setting process]
FIG. 61 shows notification display information setting processing in the MASTER (master unit) processing shown in FIG. In this notification display information setting process, first, a notification amount corresponding to the same model counter is acquired from the notification setting table (step B141). As shown in FIG. 62, in the notification setting table, the value of the same model number counter and the notification amount to be set are set. When the value of the same model number counter is from 0 to 2, 1 is set as the notification amount, and the notification display 41a that can be displayed on the customer waiting screen is only the store name information. When the value of the same model number counter is 3 to 5, 2 is set as the notification amount, the notification display 41a that can be displayed on the customer waiting screen is the store name information and event information 1, and the value of the same model number counter is 6. In the above case, 3 is set as the notification amount, and the notification display 41a that can be displayed on the customer waiting screen is the store name information, event information 1, and event information 2. That is, the larger the number of installations of the same model, the more restrictive the data displayed is.

  Then, a notification setting request is generated from the acquired notification amount and the machine number of the response list (step B142), and the notification setting request is set in the external communication buffer (step B143). This notification setting request is transmitted later to the same type of gaming machine set in the subordinate control gaming machine, and the subordinate controlling gaming machine sets the notice amount of the notice display 41a based on this information. The notification setting request may be transmitted including the input notification information (unique display data). In this way, it is not necessary to input the notification information in the subordinate control gaming machine.

  After that, as the setting of the own game machine, the notification display target corresponding to the same model number counter is specified (step B144), and the specified notification display target is set as the display information at the time of the demonstration (customer waiting) screen (step B145). ), The notification display information setting process is terminated. In other words, the production control device 300 can limit the display data used for display by the display data display unit (production control device 300) based on the number of installations specified by the installation number identification unit (production control device 300). Make data restriction means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as display data number limiting means capable of limiting the number of unique display data displayed by the display data display means (effect control device 300) in the customer waiting state.

  FIG. 63 shows a display mode of the notification display 41a on the customer waiting screen. When the number of the same model installed is 1 to 3, as shown in FIG. 63A, the notification display 41a displays only the store name information. If the number of the same model installed is 4 to 6, the notification name 41a displays the store name information and the event information 1 as shown in FIG. 63 (b). When the number of the same model installed is 7 or more, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the notification display 41a displays store name information, event information 1 and event information 2. The notification display 41a to be displayed is adjusted so as to be displayed around the reference line which is the center of the display screen according to the number of displays. Further, when the displayed notification display 41a is 2 or more, the scroll start position is shifted little by little so that each notification display 41a is easy to see. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player visually recognize a plurality of unique display data efficiently. If the notification information has not been entered, regardless of the number of the same model installed, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), “Welcome to our shop today!” Which is information preset as the notification display 41a. The display is displayed.

  Thus, it becomes possible to give a change to the display content of the display apparatus 41 by increasing the display number of the notification display 41a according to the number of installations. In addition, it is possible to incentivize purchase in order to have a plurality of gaming machines having the same attribute purchased. The number of installed gaming machines of the same model is counted as the number of installed gaming machines of the same attribute, but the number of installed gaming machines of the same manufacturer is counted as the number of installed gaming machines of the same attribute. Also good. Even in this case, it can serve as a sales promotion function for the gaming machine.

[Direction mode setting process]
FIG. 64 shows an effect mode setting process in the MASTER (master unit) process shown in FIG. In this effect mode setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect mode has been set (step B151). There are four types of effect modes: effect mode 1 (battle effect mode), effect mode 2 (mission effect mode), effect mode 3 (story effect mode), and effect mode 4 (serious effect mode). Each effect mode differs in the type of background to be displayed, the type of character, the execution mode of the variable display game, and the like, and any one of these effect modes is set. In addition, each effect mode includes a background type and a character type corresponding to a game mode (normal state, short time state, latent state, probability change state, see FIG. 20), a variation display game execution mode, and the like. It is difficult to recognize the probability state from the game effect by making the state and the latent state a similar effect, and making the short-time state and the probability variation state similar. Display data for storing a plurality of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 also includes a plurality of effect display data (background type, character type, variation display game execution mode, etc.) respectively associated with the plurality of effect modes. It is stored in storage means (production control device 300).

  When this effect mode has been set (step B151; Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode change condition 1 is satisfied (step B157). If the effect mode has not been set (step B151; No), setting information corresponding to the same model number counter is acquired from the effect mode setting table 1 (step B152). Note that when the production mode setting process is performed for the first time after the power is turned on, the production mode is not set.

  Then, the production mode is set based on the self-setting information (step B153), the mode setting request is generated based on the other device setting information and the response list contents (step B154), and the mode setting request is set in the external communication buffer (step B154). Step B155). This mode setting request is transmitted later to the same type of gaming machine set as the dependent control gaming machine, and the dependent control gaming machine sets the production mode based on this information. Thereafter, the table selection counter for designating the effect mode setting table to be used is updated by +1 (step B156), and it is determined whether or not the mode change condition 1 is satisfied (step B157).

  As shown in FIG. 65 (a), in the effect mode setting table 1, effect mode self-setting information, which is information on effect modes that can be set in the own gaming machine according to the same model number counter value, and other game machines are set. Production mode other machine setting information, which is information on possible production modes, is set. In the effect mode setting table shown in FIG. 65, when “selection” is described in the self setting information or the other device setting information, the player can select any effect mode. In this case, an effect mode with a smaller number is set as the default effect mode.

  For example, if the same model number counter value is 1, the player can select one of the effect modes 1 and 2 on the own game machine, and one of the effect modes 2 and 3 on the other game machines. A mode setting request for enabling selection by the player is set. When the same model number counter value is 3, the production mode 1 is set on the own gaming machine. And according to the relative comparison result of the communication strength with the own gaming machine for other gaming machines, a mode setting request for setting the production mode 2 is set for the gaming machines with a high communication strength, A mode setting request for setting the effect mode 3 is set for a gaming machine having strength, and a mode setting request for setting the effect mode 1 is set for a gaming machine having a low communication strength. In this case, the player cannot select the effect mode.

  Returning to FIG. 64, in determining whether or not the mode change condition 1 is satisfied (step B157), it is determined whether or not the time counted by the RTC (real-time clock) 356 as the satisfaction of the mode change condition 1 is a preset time. To do. This mode change condition 1 is a condition that is not related to the game result. When the mode change condition 1 is satisfied (step B157; Yes), an effect mode selection table corresponding to the table selection counter is set (step B158). Then, the production mode is set based on the self-setting information (step B160), a mode setting request is generated based on the other device setting information and the response list contents (step B161), and the mode setting request is set in the external communication buffer (step B161). Step B162). Thereafter, the table selection counter is updated by +1 (step B163), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

  That is, when the mode change condition 1 is satisfied, the effect mode of the own gaming machine or other gaming machines is reset. At this time, since the value of the table selection counter for designating the production mode setting table to be used is updated, the production mode selection table used when the production mode is reset this time when the production mode is reset next time. A different production mode selection table is used. In particular, when the number of installed devices is a specific number (2 to 6 here), the effect mode of each gaming machine is changed to an effect mode different from the current effect mode by changing the effect mode selection table as shown in FIG. Will be changed.

  On the other hand, when the mode change condition 1 is not satisfied (step B157; No), it is determined whether the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B164). The predetermined condition is a condition related to the result of the game, and here is a case where the occurrence of a big hit or the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number, or a specific reach occurs. Any one of these conditions may be included, or other conditions may be included. When this predetermined condition is not satisfied (step B164; No), the effect mode setting process is terminated. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B164; Yes), the establishment counter is updated by +1 (step B165), and it is checked whether the value of the establishment counter satisfies the mode change condition 2 (step B166).

  When the value of the establishment counter does not establish the mode change condition 2 (step B167; No), the effect mode setting process ends. If the value of the establishment counter establishes the mode change condition 2 (step B167; Yes), the special production mode (production mode 4) is set (step B168), the establishment counter is reset (step B169), The effect mode setting process ends.

  Through the above processing, when the gaming machine is turned on, the presentation mode of the own gaming machine and other gaming machines is set according to the number of the same model, and the presentation display displayed on the display device 41 according to the number of gaming machines having the same attribute. The data changes, and an effect display specific to the amusement hall can be performed. It is also possible to differentiate from other stores. In particular, when the number of installations is a specific number (2 to 6 in this case), different presentations are displayed on each gaming machine. The game will be played in this way, which will lead to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when the preset time is reached, the effect mode of the own game machine and other game machines is reset using the changed effect mode setting table, and another effect mode corresponding to the number of installed machines is set. The display effect can be changed to prevent the player from getting bored. Further, even if a specific player monopolizes the same table, it is possible for other players to enjoy various effect displays. Further, when the condition related to the game result is satisfied a predetermined number of times, a special effect mode (effect mode 4) that is not normally selected is set as the effect mode of the game machine. Thus, the game is continued to generate the special effect mode, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. This special effect mode is terminated by updating the effect mode when a preset time is reached, and the period of the special effect mode changes depending on the execution result of the special figure variation display game of the own game machine.

  That is, the production mode in which the production control device 300 can set one of a plurality of production modes for making the production of the variable display game different based on the number of installations specified by the installation number specifying means (production control device 300). Make setting means. Moreover, regardless of whether or not the effect control device 300 is an attribute master, the effect control device 300 serves as first effect mode setting means for setting any one of a plurality of effect modes of the gaming machine. Further, the second effect mode in which the effect control device 300 can cause another game machine with the same attribute to set the effect mode via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) on condition that the effect control device 300 is an attribute master. Make setting means. Further, the effect display data used for display by the display data display means (the effect control device 300) during the normal state in which the effect control device 300 can execute the variable display game (the state where the effect control device 300 is not in the customer waiting state or the special game state). Data usage restriction means to restrict

[SLAVE (child machine) processing]
FIG. 66 shows the SLAVE (child device) process in the first main process shown in FIG. In this SLAVE (slave unit) process, first, it is determined whether the setting of the MASTER (parent-child) setting switch is the SLAVE (child) setting (step B171), and when it is not the SLAVE (child) setting (step B171; No). , SLAVE (slave unit) processing is terminated. If the setting is SLAVE (child) (step B171; Yes), it is determined whether the gaming machine set as the MASTER (master machine) has received a response request for searching for a gaming machine of the same model as the own gaming machine. (Step B172).

  If a response request has not been received (step B172; No), it is determined whether a notification setting request has been received (step B176). If a response request is received (step B172; Yes), it is checked whether the model information is the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B173). If the model information is not the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B174; No), it is determined whether a notification setting request has been received (step B176). If the model information is the same as the model information included in the response request information (step B174; Yes), a request response (including the machine number) to the request source is set in the external communication buffer (step B175), and a notification setting request is made. It is determined whether it has been received (step B176).

  In determining whether or not the notification setting request has been received (step B176), the number of notification displays 41a that can be displayed on the customer waiting screen set according to the number of the same model of the gaming machine set as the MASTER (master unit) is set to other games. It is determined whether a notification setting request to be transmitted to the machine has been received. If this notification setting request has not been received (step B176; No), it is determined whether a mode setting request has been received (step B181). When the notification setting request is received (step B176; Yes), it is checked whether the model information is the same as the model information included in the notification setting request (step B177).

  If the model information is not the same as the model information included in the notification setting request (step B178; No), it is determined whether a mode setting request has been received (step B181). When the model information is the same as the model information included in the notification setting request (step B178; Yes), the notification display corresponding to the notification setting request is specified from the notification setting table (step B179). Thereafter, the specified notice display is set to display information at the time of the demonstration (waiting for customer) screen (step B180), and it is determined whether a mode setting request has been received (step B181).

  In the determination as to whether the mode setting request has been received (step B181), the mode setting request, which is information on the selectable presentation mode set according to the number of the same model, has been received by the gaming machine set as the MASTER (master unit). Determine whether. When this mode setting request has not been received (step B181; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (step B185). If a mode setting request is received (step B181; Yes), it is checked whether the model information is the same as the model information included in the mode setting request (step B182).

  If the model information is not the same as the model information included in the mode setting request (step B183; No), it is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied (step B185). If the model information is the same as the model information included in the mode setting request (step B183; Yes), an effect mode corresponding to the mode setting request is set from the mode setting table (step B184), and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is determined (step B185).

  In the determination of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B185), a condition related to the game result such as occurrence of a big hit or execution of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number or occurrence of a specific reach is satisfied. Determine if you did. Any one of these conditions may be included, or other conditions may be included. When this predetermined condition is not satisfied (step B185; No), the SLAVE (child device) process is terminated. If the predetermined condition is established (step B185; Yes), the establishment counter is updated by +1 (step B186), and it is checked whether the value of the establishment counter satisfies the mode change condition 2 (step B187).

  If the value of the establishment counter does not establish the mode change condition 2 (step B188; No), the SLAVE (slave unit) process is terminated. If the value of the establishment counter satisfies the mode change condition 2 (step B188; Yes), the special production mode (production mode 4) is set (step B189), the establishment counter is reset (step B190), The SLAVE (slave unit) process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, the gaming machine set to SLAVE (slave unit) responds to a response request from the same type of gaming machine set to MASTER (master unit), and is the same in the gaming machine set to MASTER (master unit). It is possible to count the number of models. In addition, a gaming machine set to SLAVE (slave unit) can set the display number and the presentation mode of the notification display 41a set by the same type gaming machine set to MASTER (master unit). Further, even in a gaming machine set as SLAVE (child machine), when a condition related to the result of the game occurs a predetermined number of times, a special production mode (production mode 4 which is not normally selected as the production mode of the own game machine) ) Is set. This special effect mode is ended by receiving a mode setting request transmitted based on the update of the effect mode when a preset time is reached in a game machine set as a MASTER (master machine). This period changes depending on the execution result of the special figure variation display game of the game machine. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect mode setting means that can set any one of a plurality of effect modes for changing the effects of the variable display game.

  As described above, the display device 41 executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state to which information is granted, information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) that enables information communication between the gaming machine and other gaming machines, and other information via the information communication means The number-of-installation specifying means (effect control device 300) capable of specifying the number of installed gaming machines having the same attributes as the gaming machine by performing information communication with the gaming machine, and a plurality of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 Display data storage means (effect control device 300) for storing, display data display means (effect control device 300) capable of causing the display device 41 to display display data stored in the display data storage means, Based on the number of installed identified by the numeral specifying means, and the display data display means data limiting means capable of limiting the display data used for the display (effect control device 300), and that it comprises a.

  In addition, an operation accepting unit (effect control device 300) for accepting an input operation of unique display data unique to the game hall, which is displayed on the display device 41 in a waiting state for a customer in which the variable display game is not executed, and an operation accepting unit Unique display data setting means (production control device 300) capable of setting and storing the unique display data corresponding to the accepted input operation in the display data storage means within the range of a predetermined number of data, and data restriction means Is provided with display data number limiting means (effect control apparatus 300) capable of limiting the number of unique display data displayed by the display data display means (effect control apparatus 300) in the customer waiting state. The restriction means relaxes the restriction on the number of unique display data as the number of installations specified by the installation number specifying means (production control device 300) increases. And thus it has to so that.

  In addition, based on the number of installations specified by the number-of-installation specifying means (effect control device 300), an effect mode setting means (effect control device) capable of setting any one of a plurality of effect modes for varying the effects of the variable display game. 300), and the display data storage means (effect control device 300) stores a plurality of effect display data respectively associated with the plurality of effect modes as display data, and the data restriction means (effect control device 300). Includes data use restriction means (production control device 300) for restricting presentation display data used for display by the display data display means during a normal state in which the variable display game can be executed. Limiting the effect display data other than the effect display data associated with the effect mode set by That.

  In addition, there is provided a master setting means (production control device 300) for setting the attribute master of the gaming machine having the same attribute, and the installation number specifying means (production control device 300) is an attribute master by the master setting device. The number of installed gaming machines having the same attribute as the gaming machine is specified, and the presentation mode setting means (the presentation control device 300) regardless of whether or not it is an attribute master. The first effect mode setting means (effect control device 300) for setting any one of a plurality of effect modes of the machine, and the same attribute via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) on condition that it is an attribute master Second effect mode setting means (effect control device 300) capable of causing other game machines to set the effect mode, and the second effect mode setting means is specified by the installation number specifying means. The when the number of installation is a specific number, the fact that so as to set an effect mode different from the effect mode set by the first rendering mode setting means to another game machine of the same attributes.

  The first effect mode setting means (effect control device 300) corresponds to the number of installations specified by the number-of-installation specifying means (effect control device 300) of the effect mode set based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition. It is configured to change to another effect mode, and the data use restriction means (effect control device 300) changes the restriction of the effect display data in response to the change of the effect mode by the first effect mode setting means. It becomes.

  The second effect mode setting means (effect control device 300) is set by the first effect mode setting means when the effect mode is changed by the first effect mode setting means (effect control device 300). An effect mode different from the effect mode is set in another gaming machine having the same attribute.

  In addition, although the game machine set as the MASTER (master machine) sets the display number and the production mode of the notification display 41a of the own game machine and the other game machines, the setting of the MASTER (master machine) and the SLAVE (slave machine) is set. Instead, each gaming machine may set the display number of the notification display 41a and the production mode according to the number of the same model and the machine number. In addition, although only the effect mode 4 can be selected as the special effect mode, a plurality of the special effect modes may be set so that the player can select the special effect mode. Further, the number of special performance modes that can be selected by the player may be changed depending on the number of the same model installed. For example, when the number of installed units is 1 to 6, only the production mode 4 can be selected, and when the number of installed units is 7 or more, the production modes 4 and 5 can be selected.

[Waiting for customers]
Next, a process of displaying the customer waiting screen on the display device 41 during the customer waiting state and displaying the notification display 41a set as described above on the customer waiting screen will be described. FIG. 67 shows a customer waiting process in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting process, it is first determined whether there is a customer waiting start flag that is set before the customer waiting state is displayed and the customer waiting screen is displayed (step B201). When there is this customer waiting start flag (step B201; Yes), it is determined whether the customer waiting start timer has expired (step B201). If there is no customer waiting flag (step B201; No), it is determined whether a customer waiting demo command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the customer waiting state is entered (step B202).

  If the customer waiting demonstration command has not been received (step B202; No), it is checked whether the production mode can be selected as a mode setting (step B209). When the customer waiting demo command is received (step B202; Yes), the customer waiting start timer is set (step B203), the customer waiting start flag is set (step B204), and the customer waiting start timer times out. It is checked whether it has been done (step B205).

  When the customer waiting start timer has not timed up (step B206; No), it is checked whether the production mode can be selected as a mode setting (step B209). If the customer waiting start timer expires (step B206; Yes), a customer waiting demo setting process for setting the type and layout of the notification display 41a displayed on the customer waiting screen is performed (step B207). The start flag is reset (step B208), and it is checked whether the production mode can be selected as a mode setting (step B209).

  The setting of the production mode being mode selectable means that the player is in a waiting state and the player can select the production mode. The setting that allows the player to select the effect mode is a setting based on the effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 65, in which a plurality of effect modes can be selected, and the same model number counter value is 0. This is a case of 1 or 6 or more. If the mode setting is not selectable (step B210; No), a notification layout changing process (step B214) for changing the layout of the notification display 41a at the time of external event notification described later is performed, and the customer waiting process is terminated. . If the production mode can be selected (step B210; Yes), it is determined whether there is a mode selection operation (step B211).

  When there is no mode selection operation (step B211; No), a notification layout change process (step B214) is performed, and the customer waiting process is terminated. If there is a mode selection operation (step B211; Yes), an effect mode corresponding to the selection operation is set (step B212), and mode background information corresponding to the set effect mode is set (step B213). Thereafter, an announcement layout change process (step B214) is performed, and the customer waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 68 shows an example of the mode selection operation. When mode selection is possible as shown in FIG. 68 (a), a mode selection guide 41b indicating that mode selection is possible is displayed on the customer waiting screen. When the player operates (short presses) the frame button in this state, a list of selectable presentation modes is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 68 (c) and 68 (d), the selection button is operated (short press), and the cursor is moved to the desired effect mode, as shown in FIG. 68 (e). An operation mode indicated by the cursor is set by operating (short pressing) the button. Then, after the information on the effect mode set as shown in FIG. 68 (f) is displayed, the screen returns to the customer waiting screen in FIG. 68 (a).

[Customer waiting demonstration setting process]
FIG. 69 shows a customer waiting demo setting process in the customer waiting process shown in FIG. In this customer waiting demo setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the notification display information has been input (step B221), and if it has been input (step B222), the notification display target that has been set according to the number of the same model installed is set. The notification display information corresponding to is extracted (step B223).

  Then, the extracted notification display information is set as a display target (step B224), a normal notification display layout selection table is set (step B225), and a layout corresponding to the display target notification is acquired from the selection table (step B225). Step B226). Thereafter, the acquired normal notification display layout is set (step B227), and it is checked whether the set production mode can be selected (step B228).

  On the other hand, when the notification display information has not been input (step B222; No), the default notification display information is set as a display target (step B228). Then, the default notification display layout of the default notification information is set (step B229), and it is checked whether the set production mode can be selected (step B228).

  When the set production mode can be selected (step B231; Yes), the display of the mode selection guide 41b for notifying that the production mode can be selected is set (step B232). The start of the customer waiting demonstration display based on the set information is set (step B233), and the customer waiting demonstration setting process is terminated. If the set production mode is not selectable (step B231; No), the start of the customer waiting demonstration display based on various set information is set (step B233), and the customer waiting demonstration setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 70 shows a normal notification display layout selection table. In this normal notification display layout selection table, a layout corresponding to a notification display target (the number of notification displays 41a) is set. Thus, by changing the layout according to the number of display of the notification display 41a, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the plurality of notification displays 41a efficiently. Note that the default notification display layout when no notification display information is input is a layout in which the default notification display is arranged on the screen center line. The mode selection guide 41b is displayed only when the mode can be selected.

  With the above processing, the customer waiting screen is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state, and the number of notification displays 41a (specific display data unique to the game arcade) set according to the number of units installed on the customer waiting screen. ) Is displayed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as unique display data display means for displaying the unique display data set and stored in the display data storage means (effect control device 300).

  From the above, the display data display means (effect control apparatus 300) has the unique display data display means (effect control apparatus 300) for displaying the unique display data set and stored in the display data storage means (effect control apparatus 300). The unique display data display means displays the unique display data within the range of the data number restriction by the display data number restriction means (production control device 300), and the unique display data is displayed according to the display number of the unique display data. The display layout is changed.

[Notification layout change processing]
FIG. 71 shows notification layout change processing in the customer waiting processing shown in FIG. In this notification layout changing process, it is first determined whether or not a customer waiting demo (customer waiting screen) is being displayed (step B241). If the customer waiting demo is not being displayed (step B241; No), the notification layout changing is performed. The process ends. If the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (step B241; Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the external event notification (step B242).

  The notification of an external event is a notification of an abnormality that has occurred in another gaming machine as will be described later. If it is not the external event notification start timing (step B242; No), it is determined whether it is the external event notification end timing (step B247). If it is the notification start timing of the external event (step B242; Yes), a special notification display layout selection table is set (step B243), and a layout corresponding to the notification to be displayed is acquired from the selection table (step B243). B244).

  After that, the acquired special notice display layout is set (step B245), the display of the mode selection guide 41b is canceled (step B246), and it is determined whether it is the end timing of the external event notification (step B247). Thereby, external event notification is started. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification display data display means capable of displaying notification display data based on the reception of event information.

  When it is not the end timing of the external event notification (step B247; No), the notification layout change process is ended. If it is the end timing of the external event notification (step B247; Yes), the normal notification display layout before the external event notification is set (step B248), and the mode selection guidance display is set (step B249). The notification layout change process is terminated.

  FIG. 72 shows a special notification display layout selection table. In this special notification display layout selection table, a layout corresponding to a notification display target (the number of notification displays 41a) is set. The display layout is changed between when the external event notification 41c is displayed and when the external event notification 41c is not displayed. When the external event notification 41c is displayed, the external event notification 41c is always in the center of the display area. Is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to provide a display layout that makes notice display data having a possibility of an illegal act important for a game hall conspicuous. Even if the setting of the production mode is a mode selectable setting, the mode selection is not possible during the external event notification, and the mode selection guide 41b is not displayed.

  Next, processing related to notification of an event that has occurred in the gaming machine will be described. The event notification includes an internal event notification for notifying an event that has occurred in the game machine and an external event notification for notifying an event that has occurred in another game machine. In addition, the events include security events related to security and errors, and game events related to games such as occurrence of big hits and reach. Here, first, processing related to security event notification related to security and errors will be described.

[Internal event notification start processing]
FIG. 73 shows an internal event notification start process that is a process for starting notification of an event related to security or an error that has occurred in the game machine in the first main process shown in FIG. In this internal event notification start process, first, it is checked whether an event occurrence notification command has been received from the game control device 100 (step B251). Event occurrence notification commands include security-related commands such as power-on command (when RAM is cleared), power failure recovery command (when power failure is recovered), illegal winning occurrence command, front frame (glass frame) release notification command, inner frame (front) Frame) An opening notification command, a vibration fraud notification command, a magnet fraud notification command, and an error-related command such as a lower pan overflow notification command and a payout waiting ball shortage notification command are included.

  If these event occurrence notification commands have not been received (step B252; No), the internal event notification start process is terminated. When an event occurrence notification command is received (step B252; Yes), it is determined whether the received event occurrence notification command is an error-related command (step B253).

  If the received event occurrence notification command is an error-related command (step B253; Yes), error notification information (sound, lamp lighting) corresponding to the error event is set (step B270), and the internal event notification start process is terminated. To do. That is, in this case, when the lower pan overflow or the payout waiting ball shortage occurs, as the error notification information, the corresponding audio information and information for lighting the frame error lamp 46 in white as shown in FIG. Set. As shown in FIG. 74 (b), this error notification period is continued until the error is resolved, and the notification period is managed by the game control device 100.

  When the received event occurrence notification command is not an error-related command (step B253; No), timekeeping (date and time) information is acquired from the RTC (real time clock) (step B254), and it is determined whether it is within business hours. (Step B255). And when it is not in business hours (step B255; No), an internal event alerting | reporting start process is complete | finished. As a result, the event notification is not executed outside the business hours, so that the maintenance of the gaming machine outside the business hours is not disturbed. In addition, when it is within business hours, only the transmission of external notification information for notifying other gaming machines of the occurrence of an event is not executed, so that notifications at other gaming machines are not performed. May be performed. If it is within business hours (step B255; Yes), it is determined whether the received event occurrence notification command is a power failure recovery command (step B256).

  If the received event occurrence notification command is not a power failure recovery command (step B256; No), security notification information (voice, lamp lighting) corresponding to the command is set (step B264). That is, in this case, when power is turned on with RAM clear, illegal winning, opening of the front frame (glass frame), opening of the inner frame (front frame), fraud or vibration or magnet fraud occurs, The corresponding audio information and the lighting mode information of the frame error lamp 46 as shown in FIG. 74 (a) are set. In the case of event notification with a high possibility of fraud, the frame error lamp 46 is turned on. Thereafter, it is determined whether the received event occurrence notification command is a power-on command (step B265).

  If the received event occurrence notification command is not a power-on command (step B265; No), the external notification information corresponding to the security event is set in the external communication buffer (step B269), and the internal event notification start process is terminated. If the received event occurrence notification command is a power-on command (step B265; Yes), the RTC time information (date and time) is stored (step B266), and RAM clear notification (sound, screen, (Lamp ON) is set (step B267). Thereafter, the RAM clear notification timer is set (step B268), the external notification information corresponding to the security event is set in the external communication buffer (step B269), and the internal event notification start process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 74 (b), when the power is turned on accompanied by the RAM clear, a value is set in the RAM clear notification timer so that the notification is performed for a predetermined time (1 minute) after the power is turned on. The effect control device 300 manages the notification period. In the case of other illegal winnings, the opening of the front frame (glass frame), the opening of the inner frame (front frame), the fraud of vibration or the fraud of magnets, the game control device 100 manages the notification period.

  In the process of setting the external notification information corresponding to the security event in the external communication buffer (step B269), the external notification information including the type of security event that has occurred and the information of the serial number is set. This external information is transmitted to other gaming machines via the wireless communication circuit 350, and the event notification is performed based on the external reporting information in the other gaming machines. That is, event information transmission that can transmit event information indicating the occurrence of the event to other gaming machines via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) based on the event control device 300 detecting the occurrence of the event. Make a means.

  On the other hand, when the received event occurrence notification command is a power failure recovery command (step B256; Yes), a power failure recovery notification (sound for own device, screen, lamp lighting) is set (step B257), and a power failure recovery notification timer is set. Is set (step B258). That is, in this case, the power is turned on without clearing the RAM, and as the error notification information, the corresponding audio information and information for lighting the frame error lamp 46 in blue as shown in FIG. set. As shown in FIG. 74 (b), during the error notification period, the effect control device 300 is notified by setting a value in the power failure recovery notification timer so as to perform notification for a predetermined time (30 seconds) after power recovery. Manage period.

  Thereafter, time (date and time) information is acquired from the RTC (step B259), and the acquired time information is compared with the stored time information (step B260). The stored timekeeping information is the timekeeping information stored in step B266 when a power-on command is received when power is turned on accompanied by RAM clear.

  When the time difference between the acquired time information and the stored time information is larger than the threshold (step B261; No), the internal event notification start process is terminated. In addition, when the time difference between the acquired timing information and the stored timing information is smaller than the threshold (step B261; Yes), an illegal RAM clear notification (sound for own device, screen, lamp lighting) is set. (Step B262) and an illegal RAM clear notification timer is set (Step B263). Thereafter, the external notification information corresponding to the security event is set in the external communication buffer (step B269), and the internal event notification start process is terminated.

  That is, when the power is turned on again within a predetermined time after the power is turned on accompanied by the RAM clear, an illegal RAM clear notification is performed. In this case, corresponding error information and information for blinking the frame error lamp 46 in red as shown in FIG. 74A are set as error notification information. As shown in FIG. 74 (b), the error notification period is set in the effect control device 300 by setting a value to notify the illegal RAM clear notification timer for a predetermined time (1 minute) after power recovery. Manage the notification period.

  When the power is turned on accompanied by RAM clear, RAM clear notification is performed, but when the above-mentioned illegal RAM notification function is not provided, the RAM clear notification is performed by turning the power off and on again during the RAM clear notification. Can be stopped before the expiration of the notification period. In a gaming machine that becomes advantageous to the player by performing a RAM clear, such as the gaming machine of this embodiment, the RAM clear notification is made by turning the power off and on again after turning on the power accompanied by the RAM clear. There is a risk that fraudulent acts may be carried out to make it more advantageous without being noticed by the store clerk. However, when such an illegal act is performed, the illegal RAM clear notification is performed, so that it is possible to reliably notify that the RAM clear has been performed and to prevent the illegal act. In addition, examples of gaming machines that are advantageous to the player by clearing the RAM include gaming machines in which the distribution of special results is advantageous to the player by clearing the RAM. Effectively prevent fraud.

  It should be noted that there is a low possibility that fraud will occur with regard to power recovery after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power-on with RAM clear, lower pan overflow or payout waiting ball shortage, so without sending external notification information. The notification is not performed on other gaming machines. Moreover, since the occurrence of the lower plate overflow or the shortage of payout waiting balls is an error event different from security, error notification is performed regardless of whether it is within business hours. Further, the notification of the occurrence of power-on, power restoration, and illegal RAM clear is performed using the display device 41, but the notification of the occurrence of other events is performed using only the voice and the frame error lamp 46 without using the display device 41. Notification is performed. That is, based on the fact that the production control device 300 has detected the occurrence of an event, a first notification means for executing a sound notification indicating the occurrence of the event in the gaming machine via the sound output unit (speakers 19a, 19b). Eggplant.

  Further, even when an external event notification for notifying the occurrence of an event in another gaming machine described later is being executed, if an event occurs in the game machine, the internal event notification is executed in preference to the external event notification. Thereby, even if the sound notification of the event that occurred in another gaming machine is being performed, the sound notification of the event that has occurred by itself can be executed reliably.

[Internal event notification end processing]
FIG. 75 shows an internal event notification end process that is a process for ending the notification of an event related to security or an error that has occurred in the game machine in the first main process shown in FIG. In this internal event notification end process, first, it is checked whether an event notification end command has been received (step B281). The event notification end command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the notification of the occurrence of the event is ended for the event whose notification period is managed by the game control device 100 among the events shown in FIG. It is. This event notification end command includes an illegal winning cancellation command, vibration fraud notification end command, magnet fraud notification end command, lower pan overflow notification end command, payout waiting ball shortage notification end command, front frame (glass frame) release notification end command. , An inner frame release notification end command is included.

  When these event notification end commands have not been received (step B282; No), the set event notification timer that has timed out is checked (step B284). When the event notification end command is received (step B281; Yes), the end of the event notification corresponding to the event notification end command is set (step B283), and the set event notification timer that has timed out is set. Check (step B284). Thereby, the internal event notification corresponding to the event notification end command ends.

  The event notification timer is a timer that counts the notification period of the occurrence of the event for the event whose notification period is managed by the effect control device 300 among the events shown in FIG. 74 (b). If there is no timer that has timed out of the set event notification timers (step B285; No), the internal event notification end processing is terminated. If there is a timer that has timed out among the set event notification timers (step B285; Yes), the end of event notification corresponding to the timer that has timed up is set (step B286), and the internal event notification end processing is performed. finish. Thereby, the internal event notification after the event notification period has ended.

[External event notification start processing]
FIG. 76 shows an external event notification start process that is a process for starting notification of an event related to security that has occurred in another gaming machine in the first main process shown in FIG. In this external event notification start process, first, it is determined whether external notification information for notifying the occurrence of an event output from another gaming machine has been received (step B291), and when external notification information is received (step B291; Yes) ) Determines whether the event is being reported (step B292).

  If the event is being notified (step B292; Yes), the external event notification start process is terminated. That is, during the notification of the internal event of the game machine, the event notification of other game machines is not performed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the sound notification of the event generated by itself is not executed due to the event generated in another gaming machine. If the event notification is not being made (step B292; No), it is determined whether the received external notification information is from a gaming machine in the same area (step B293).

  If the received external notification information is not from a gaming machine in the same area (step B293; No), the external event notification start process is terminated. If the received external notification information is from a gaming machine in the same area (step B293; Yes), it is determined whether an event notification of another unit is being performed (step B294). The area where the gaming machine exists can be set by the installation area setting SW 353. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, gaming machines facing the same passage are set in the same area. By setting the area in this manner, it is possible to efficiently identify the gaming machine in which the event has occurred by narrowing down the area.

  When the event notification of the other vehicle is not in progress (step B294; No), it is determined whether the customer is waiting (step B300). Further, when the event notification of the other vehicle is being performed (step B294; Yes), the event level of the device being notified is compared with the event level of the device currently received (step B295), and the event level of the device being notified and the reception device is compared. Are equal (step B296).

  The event level is a level that is classified based on the possibility that the event that has occurred is related to fraud. As shown in FIG. 77 (a), the power-on with RAM clear, illegal RAM clear, illegal winning, and magnet fraud are likely to be fraudulent if they occur during business hours. The highest level is “Up”. In addition, the occurrence of vibration fraud may not be intentional, so the event level is set to “medium”, and the occurrence of opening of the front frame and opening of the inner frame can also occur when a defect such as a clogged ball occurs. The event level is set to “below” because there is a characteristic.

  If the event level of the reporting platform is not equal to that of the receiving platform (step B296; No), it is determined whether the event level of the current receiving platform is higher than that of the reporting platform (step B299). Then, when the event level of the current reception base is lower than the notification base (step B299; No), the external event notification start process ends. That is, since the event notification currently being executed is more important notification, the notification is continued. Moreover, when the event level of this reception stand is higher than the notification stand (step B299; Yes), it is determined whether the customer is waiting (step B300). That is, since the current receiving table generates an event more important than the reporting table, processing related to event notification for the current receiving table is performed. By giving priority to an event with a higher event level in this way, it is possible to accurately notify an event of a gaming machine that is likely to be cheated.

  On the other hand, if the event levels of the reporting platform and the receiving platform are the same (step B296; Yes), the communication strength between the reporting platform and the current reception platform is compared (step B297), and the reporting platform is compared. It is determined whether the communication strength of the receiving base is stronger than this time (step B298). Then, when the communication strength of the reception base is weaker than that of the notification base (step B298; No), the external event notification start process is terminated. That is, since the reporting platform is closer to the receiving platform this time, ongoing event reporting is continued. Further, when the communication strength of the receiving base is stronger than the notification base (step B298; Yes), it is determined whether the customer is waiting (step B300). That is, since the current reception base is closer to the notification base, processing related to event notification for the current reception base is performed. Thus, by giving priority to the event with the higher communication strength, it is possible to perform voice notification near the gaming machine in which the event has occurred, and it is easy to identify the gaming machine in which the event corresponding to the voice notification has occurred. Become.

  If the game machine is waiting for a customer (step B300; Yes), an external event notification (voice, screen) corresponding to the event and the machine number is set (step B301), and a notification timer corresponding to the event is set. (Step B304), the external event notification start process is terminated. In this way, the start of external event notification is set, and the special notification display layout shown in FIG. 72 is set in the notification layout change processing shown in FIG.

  If the game machine is not waiting for a customer (step B300; No), it is determined whether the reach is changing (step B302). If the reach is not changing (step B302; No), the external event notification (voice, screen) corresponding to the event and the serial number is set (step B301), and the notification timer corresponding to the event is set (step B301). B304), the external event notification start process is terminated. If the reach is changing (step B302; Yes), an external event notification (voice) corresponding to the event and the serial number is set (step B303), and a notification timer corresponding to the event is set (step B304). ), The external event notification start process is terminated.

  That is, when the reach change is in progress, the special figure change display game being executed may have a special result. Therefore, the event notification of other gaming machines on the screen is not performed, and a special result is obtained by image notification. Attenuation of the fun of the game is avoided by not inhibiting the progress of the special figure variation display game. Note that the image notification may not be performed only during reach fluctuation (for example, reach reach other than N reach) that is likely to have a special result, or may not be performed only when a special result is obtained. good. Further, when the reach is changing, the notification may be performed by a device that is not related to the special figure changing display game such as the frame error lamp 46.

  For the external event notification set here, a notification mode different from the notification of the internal event generated in the game machine is set, for example, the notification content includes the machine number where the event occurred. The frame error lamp 46 is not turned on so that it can be distinguished from the internal event occurrence notification. In the process of setting a notification timer corresponding to an event (step B304), an event notification period corresponding to the event that has occurred is set as shown in FIG. 77 (b). All of the notification periods are managed by the production control device 300.

  That is, the effect control device 300 serves as event information receiving means capable of receiving event information transmitted from other gaming machines via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350). In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a second notification unit capable of executing sound notification indicating the occurrence of an event in another gaming machine via the sound output unit (speakers 19a and 19b) based on reception of the event information. . In addition, the production control device 300 serves as an abnormal level specifying unit that specifies an abnormal level (event level) of event information received by the event information receiving unit based on predetermined determination information.

  Through the above processing, it is possible to notify an event that has occurred in another gaming machine. As a result, even if the speakers 19a and 19b of the gaming machine where the illegal act is performed are illegally destroyed, it is possible to accurately notify the occurrence of the event via another gaming machine.

[External event notification end processing]
FIG. 78 shows an external event notification end process that is a process for ending the notification of an event related to security that has occurred in another gaming machine in the first main process shown in FIG. In this external event notification end process, it is first determined whether an event notification of another unit is being performed (step B311). If the event notification of another unit is not being performed (step B311; No), the external event notification end process is ended. To do. Further, when the event notification of another vehicle is being performed (step B311; Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach is being changed (step B312).

  If the reach is currently changing (step B312; Yes), the stop of external event notification is set (step B316), the external event notification timer is reset (step B317), and the external event notification end processing is terminated. That is, when there is a possibility that the game machine has a special result, the external event notification is terminated.

  If the reach is not currently changing (step B312; No), the timer that has timed out among the set external event notification timers is checked (step B313), and the timer that has timed out among the set external event notification timers. If there is no (step B313; No), the external event notification end processing is ended. If there is a timer that has timed out among the set external event notification timers (step B313; Yes), the end of external event notification corresponding to the timer that has timed up is set (step B314), and the external event notification ends. End the process. Thereby, the external event notification after the event notification period has ended.

  79 and 80 show an example of notification of an internal event. FIG. 79 shows an event notification when power is turned on with RAM clear. As shown in FIG. 79 (a), when power is turned on with RAM clearing from a state where the power of the gaming machine is OFF, RAM clear notification is performed as shown in FIG. 79 (b). In this RAM clear notification, a power-on screen is displayed on the display device 41, a sound “Power-on” is output from the speakers 19a, 19b, and the frame error lamp 46 blinks yellow.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 79 (c), after the gaming machine is turned off, if the power is turned on again (power restoration) within a predetermined time after the power is turned on with RAM clear, As shown in d), the illegal RAM clear notification is performed. In this unauthorized RAM clear notification, an unauthorized power-on screen is displayed on the display device 41, a sound of “illegal power-on” is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the frame error lamp 46 blinks red.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 79 (c), when the power of the gaming machine is turned off and the power is turned on again (recovered from power) after a predetermined time has elapsed since turning on the power accompanied by RAM clear, As shown in e), a power failure recovery notification is performed. In this power failure recovery notification, the power failure recovery screen is displayed on the display device 41, the sound "Recovered from power failure" is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the frame error lamp 46 is lit in blue.

  FIG. 80 shows event notification when vibration fraud occurs during the execution of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 80 (a), in a state where event notification is not performed, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41, and the sound corresponding to the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed from the speakers 19a and 19b. Here, A melody) is output, and the frame error lamp 46 is turned off.

  When the vibration sensor switch 62 detects vibration from this state, a vibration fraud notification command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, the vibration fraud event notification is performed based on the reception of the vibration fraud notification command. As shown in FIG. 80 (b), in this vibration fraud event notification, “vibration fraud has occurred” from the speakers 19a and 19b in place of the sound corresponding to the decoration special figure variation display game (here, B melody). Is output and the frame error lamp 46 blinks in green. Note that notification on the display device 41 is not performed.

  Then, when the state in which the vibration sensor switch 62 does not detect vibration continues for 30 seconds, a vibration fraud notification end command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 ends the vibration fraud event notification based on the reception of the vibration fraud notification end command. As a result, as shown in FIG. 80 (c), sound (here, C melody) corresponding to the decoration special figure variation display game is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the frame error lamp 46 is turned off. In addition, you may perform alerting | reporting by a screen.

  81 and 82 show an example of notification of an external event. FIG. 81 shows event notification when an external event occurs when the 022 series gaming machines located in the third gaming area shown in FIG. 18 are waiting for customers. As shown in FIG. 81 (a), while waiting for a customer, a customer waiting screen is displayed and a notification display 41a is displayed. When a mode can be selected, a mode selection guide 41b is displayed. In this state, when external notification information indicating that a magnet fraud has occurred is received from the 031 series gaming machines that are not in the same area, the external event is not notified as shown in FIG. .

  On the other hand, when external notification information indicating that a magnet fraud has occurred in the 028 series in the same area is received, the external event is notified. As shown in FIG. 81 (c), in this external event notification, the layout of the notification display 41a is changed, and the external event notification 41c that displays “magnet fraud has occurred in the 028 range” is displayed in the center of the display area. In addition to being displayed, a voice notification of “magnet fraud has occurred in the 028 range” is given. Since the notification is for an external event, the frame error lamp 46 is not used for notification.

  Then, during the execution of the external event notification of the 028 series, when an illegal winning with the same event level occurs in the 021 series in the same area and closer to the 028 series being notified, FIG. 81 (d) As shown, the external event notification of the 028 series is terminated and the external event notification of the 021 series is performed. On the other hand, if an illegal winning with the same event level as the magnet fraud occurs in the 030 series, which is in the same area and far from the 028 series that is being reported, while the external event notification of the 028 series is being executed, Continue event notification.

  FIG. 82 shows event notification when an external event occurs when the 022 series game machines located in the third game area shown in FIG. 18 are executing the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIGS. 82 (a) and 82 (b), in the state where the event notification is not performed, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed on the display device 41, and the frame error lamp 46 is turned off. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 82 (c), when the external notification information indicating that an illegal prize has occurred in the 021 series in the same area during the execution of the special figure change display game that causes reach fluctuation, Notification is performed. In this case, since the reach is changing, as shown in FIG. 82 (d), only a voice notification that “a winning fraud has occurred in the 021 range” is executed.

  FIG. 83 shows another example of the external event notification start process. In this process, the area setting by the installation area setting SW 353 and the redundant reception of external notification information are not considered. When external notification information is received (step B291; Yes) and the event is not being notified (step B292; No), it is checked whether the communication strength is within a preset threshold range (step B321).

  If the communication strength is within a preset threshold range (step B321; Yes), the process following the determination of whether or not the customer is waiting (step B300) is performed. That is, regardless of the installation area, an event that occurs in a gaming machine within a predetermined range from the own gaming machine is notified. In addition, when an event occurs in another gaming machine that is within a predetermined range from the own gaming machine during the notification of the event of another gaming machine, the newly generated event is notified.

  On the other hand, if the communication strength is not within the preset threshold range (step B321; No), it is determined whether the customer is waiting (step B323), and if the customer is not waiting (step B323; No). Ends the external event notification start process. When waiting for a customer (step B323; Yes), it is determined whether the generated event is the opening of the front frame or the inner frame (step B324).

  If the event that has occurred is the opening of the front frame or the inner frame (step B324; Yes), the external event notification start process is terminated. If the event that occurred is not the opening of the front frame or the inner frame (step B324; No), an external fraud notification (voice, screen) corresponding to the event and the serial number is set (step B301), and the event The notification time is set (step B304), and the external event notification start process is terminated. In other words, for events that occur on gaming machines that are out of the specified range from the game machine, notification is made only when listening to the hot water is in a waiting state and the event is an important event that is likely to be related to fraud. Like to do.

  As described above, the display device 41 executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and a predetermined game value is given to the player based on the fact that the variable display game has a special result. Is a game machine capable of generating a special gaming state, and an audio output unit (speakers 19a and 19b) capable of outputting sound, and event detection capable of detecting the occurrence of an event related to security of the game machine First notification means (production control device 300) for performing sound notification indicating the occurrence of the event in the gaming machine via the sound output unit based on the detection of the occurrence of the event (game control device 100) and the event And event information transmission means (effect control device) capable of transmitting event information indicating the occurrence of the event to other gaming machines based on the detection of the occurrence of the event. 300), event information receiving means (production control device 300) capable of receiving event information transmitted from other gaming machines, and an event at the other gaming machine via the audio output unit based on the reception of the event information. Second notification means (production control device 300) capable of executing voice notification indicating the occurrence of occurrence of the above.

  Further, the second notification means (effect control device 300) does not execute the sound notification even when the event information is received during the execution of the sound notification by the first notification means (effect control device 300). Become.

  In addition, the first notification unit (the effect control device 300) uses the second notification unit when the occurrence of an event is detected even when the second notification unit (the effect control device 300) is executing the voice notification. The voice notification is executed in preference to the voice notification.

  The event detection means (game control device 100) can detect a plurality of types of events, and the event information transmission means (production control device 300) can identify the type of event detected by the event detection means. The second notification means (production control device 300) is configured to transmit information, and an abnormality that identifies an abnormal level of event information received by the event information reception means (production control device 300) based on predetermined determination information. When the level identification means (production control device 300) is provided and other event information is received during the execution of the voice notification based on the reception of the event information, the higher abnormality level identified by the abnormality level identification means The voice notification based on the event information is executed with priority.

  Further, the event information transmission means (production control device 300) is configured to transmit the event information by wireless communication, and the event information reception means (production control device 300) can specify the communication strength when the event information is received. Yes, the second notification means (production control device 300) has the communication strength specified by the event information receiving means when the abnormal level of the event information received during the execution of the voice notification based on the reception of the event information is the same. The voice notification based on the higher event information is preferentially executed.

  Further, the second notification means (production control device 300) can execute image notification indicating the occurrence of the event on the display device 41 in combination with the sound notification indicating the occurrence of the event, and execute the variable display game with a special result. When event information is received by the event information receiving means (production control device 300), image notification is not executed.

  The event information transmitting means (production control device 300) includes a time measuring means (RTC 356) for measuring the actual time, and a business time setting means (business time setting SW 354) for setting the business hours of the game hall. Event information is transmitted when an event is detected within the business hours of the game hall, while event information is not transmitted when an event is detected outside the business hours of the game hall. It will be.

  The game machine further comprises area setting means (installation area setting SW 353) for setting in which of the plurality of game areas set in the game hall, and the event information transmission means (effect control device 300) includes: The event information that can specify the gaming area set by the area setting means is configured to be transmitted, and the second notification means (the effect control device 300) uses the event information received by the event information receiving means (the effect control device 300). If the specified gaming area is different from the gaming area set for the gaming machine, voice notification is not executed.

  Also, an event detection means (game control device 100) capable of detecting the occurrence of an event of the gaming machine, and another gaming machine via the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) based on the detection of the occurrence of the event. Event information transmitting means (production control device 300) capable of transmitting event information indicating the occurrence of the event, and event information receiving means capable of receiving event information transmitted from other gaming machines via the information communication means ( The display data storage means (effect control apparatus 300) stores notification display data indicating the occurrence of an event in another gaming machine as display data, and display data display means ( The effect control device 300) is a notification display data display means (effect control) capable of displaying the notification display data based on the reception of the event information. And the unique display data display means (production control device 300) changes the display layout of the unique display data between when the notification display data is displayed and when the notification display data is not displayed. It becomes.

  Next, a process related to notification of a game event that has occurred in the course of executing the special figure variation display game will be described. The game event is, for example, the occurrence of a special result, and external event notification for notifying that a game event has occurred in another gaming machine can be executed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 84 shows the changing process (step B69) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B331). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B331; Yes), the PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B332), and the movable body request set process (step B333) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B334) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B335) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B336).

  The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table. Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B337) for managing various periods by the effect control device 300 is performed, and a variation time setting process (step B338) for setting the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. Then, the first scene and the scene update timer are set (step B339), the effect request flag is cleared (step B340), and the changing process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B331; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B341). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B341; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B341; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B342) is performed and the changing process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 85 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B334) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B351), and a variation pattern selection table corresponding to the set effect mode is set (step B352). Thereafter, a variation pattern corresponding to the stop symbol information and the variation pattern command is selected (step B353), an effect by the selected variation pattern is set (step B354), and the stop symbol (details) is set based on the stop symbol information and the variation pattern. ) Is set (step B355). As shown in FIG. 86, the variation pattern selection table is set corresponding to each effect mode, and the variation pattern selection table to be used is selected according to the effect mode. Then, a variation pattern is selected from the selected variation pattern selection table based on the stop symbol information (losing symbol or jackpot symbol) and the variation pattern command.

  Thereafter, an external event effect setting process (step B356) relating to notification of game events occurring in other gaming machines is performed, and an effect data external transmission process (step B357) for notifying other gaming machines of game events occurring in the own gaming machine is performed. Then, the variation pattern information setting process is completed.

[External event effect setting processing]
FIG. 87 shows the external event effect setting process (step B356) in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this external event effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not external effect data notifying the occurrence of a game event has been received from another gaming machine (step B361). The external effect data is stored in the buffer together with the reception time (RTC 356 time) when received, and the external effect data stored in the buffer is referred to in the external event effect setting process.

  When the external effect data is not received (step B361; No), the external effect data that has passed a predetermined time (3 seconds) from the reception is extracted (step B364). Moreover, when external production data are received (step B361; Yes), it is determined whether it received from the same area (step B362).

  If it is not received from within the same area (step B362; No), external effect data that has passed a predetermined time (3 seconds) from reception is extracted (step B364). When receiving from the same area (step B362; Yes), the external effect data and the reception time (RTC time value) received are stored in the external effect data area (step B363), and a predetermined time from the reception. External performance data that has passed (3 seconds) is extracted (step B364). It should be noted that the target for storing the external performance data need not be within the same area.

  If there is no external performance data that has passed a predetermined time (3 seconds) since reception (step B365; No), it is checked whether or not the external performance data remains in the external performance data area (step B367). If there is external performance data that has passed a predetermined time (3 seconds) since reception (step B365; Yes), the extracted progress data is deleted from the external performance data area (step B366), and external performance data It is checked whether or not the external effect data remains in the area (step B367).

  As shown in FIG. 88 (a), the received external effect data and the reception time are sequentially stored in the external effect data area, and the external effect data that has passed a predetermined time (3 seconds) has been sequentially deleted. It is like that. Thereby, the effect of the model display can be effectively increased by executing the model-specific effect without opening too much time intervals from the game events that have occurred in other gaming machines.

  The data structure of the external performance data is defined as shown in FIG. 88 (b), and has a packet header portion including the machine number / game area information corresponding to the transmission source address and the broadcast address corresponding to the destination address. . And, it has a manufacturer code part indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine, a model code part that is model information indicating the model, and an event part that indicates the type of event that has occurred. . Furthermore, it has model-specific data unique to the model including the effect mode section which is effect mode information indicating the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to make the rendition information recognizable even between different manufacturers and different models.

  If the external effect data does not remain in the external effect data area (step B368; No), the external event effect setting process is terminated. If the external effect data remains in the external effect data area (step B368; Yes), it is determined whether a plurality of external effect data exists (step B369). If a plurality of external performance data does not exist (step B369; No), it is determined whether the reception is from the same model as the game machine (step B371). If there are a plurality of external effect data (step B369; Yes), the external effect data to be effected is extracted based on the notice effect priority table (step B370), and from the same model as the game machine. Is received (step B371).

  As shown in FIG. 89, in the notice effect priority table, the priority (event level) is determined according to the type of game event, model information, and communication strength, and the highest priority among a plurality of external effect data. Extract external performance data. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effects of the special figure variation display game from becoming too complicated by executing a plurality of external event effects and attenuating the player's expectation for the special results. In particular, the player recognizes that a game event that has occurred on another gaming machine is related to an external event presentation by preferentially setting the presentation information with the highest communication strength as the execution target of the external event presentation. It becomes possible to make it.

  If the extracted external effect data is not received from the same model (step B371; No), the notice effect image selection table 1 for an external event is set (step B372). Thereafter, a notice effect image corresponding to the own effect mode and the event (variation result) is selected from the setting table (step B373), and execution of the notice effect by the selected notice effect image is set (step B376). If the extracted external effect data is received from the same model (step B371; Yes), the notice effect image selection table 2 for external events is set (step B374). Thereafter, a notice effect image corresponding to the effect mode of the external effect data and the own event (variation result) is selected from the setting table (step B375), and execution of the notice effect by the selected notice effect image is set (step B376).

  Then, the notice execution timing and the notice effect sound are selected from the notice selection table (step B377), the execution of the notice effect with the selected timing and sound is set (step B378), and the external event effect setting process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 90 (a), in the notice effect image selection table 1, from the current effect mode of the game machine and the result (internal event) of the special figure change display game on the game machine to be started from now on, A notice effect image, which is a model-specific effect for an external event effect, is selected. As a result, events that occurred on different models can be executed as effects according to the effect mode of the own game machine, and even between game machines of different manufacturers, models based on effect information transmitted from other game machines It is possible to perform unique effects. In addition, production can be performed without changing the world view unique to the model, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, it is not necessary to set a model-specific production dedicated to a different model.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 90 (b), in the notice effect image selection table 2, the current effect mode of the other gaming machine and the result (internal event) of the special figure change display game on the own gaming machine to be started from now on. Therefore, a notice effect image that is a model-specific effect for an external event effect is selected. As a result, the same model-specific effects can be executed between the same models, a sense of unity between the same models can be produced, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, an event that occurs on the same model can be executed as an effect according to the effect mode of the gaming machine in which the event occurred, and an event occurs on any game machine by looking at the effect mode of a nearby game machine of the same model You can recognize what you are doing. Furthermore, when the other gaming machine is in a production mode different from that of the own gaming machine, the interest of the other gaming machine in the production mode can be enhanced, and the player's willingness to play the game in the production mode is given. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 90 (c), in the notice selection table, the notice effect is based on the type of external event and the elapsed time from the reception of the external effect data to the start of the special figure change display game on the game machine. The execution timing is determined. Thereby, it is possible to adjust the time lag from the reception of the external effect data to the execution of the model-specific effect, and the model-specific effect can be executed at an appropriate timing. Furthermore, the notice effect sound is determined based on the result (internal event) of the special figure change display game in the game machine to be started. As a result, model-specific effects that are executed in response to gaming events that occur on other gaming machines can be used as notice effects for special-figure display games on your own gaming machine, and you can expect a special result. Can be improved.

  With the display of the notice effect image and the output of the notice effect sound as described above, it is possible to notify the occurrence of a game event in another gaming machine, and suggest the game event of the own gaming machine by the type of the notice effect image and the notice effect sound. It becomes possible. The external event types are 4R jackpots and 15R jackpots as with the own game machines. However, if the specifications of other game machines are different from those of the own game machines, the external event type is assigned so that the distribution can be changed as appropriate. A plurality of division modes may be set.

  That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect information receiving means capable of receiving the effect information transmitted by the effect information transmitting means of other gaming machines via the information communication means. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a unique effect executing means capable of executing a model-specific effect set corresponding to the game event specified by the effect information received by the effect information receiving means.

[Production data external transmission processing]
FIG. 91 shows the effect data external transmission process (step B357) in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this effect data external transmission process, it is first determined whether or not an external event effect is being executed on the game machine (step B381). If the external event effect is being executed (step B381; Yes), the effect data End the external transmission process. If the external event effect is not being executed (step B381; No), it is checked whether or not the external effect data remains in the external effect data area (step B382).

  When the external effect data remains in the external effect data area (step B383; Yes), the effect data external transmission process ends. If the external effect data does not remain in the external effect data area (step B383; No), the notice effect image selection table 2 for the internal event is set (step B384).

  Thereafter, the corresponding external effect data is acquired from the setting table (step B385), the acquired external effect data is set in the external communication buffer (step B386), and the effect data external transmission process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 92, in the notice effect image selection table 2, external effect data is selected based on an internal event occurring in the game machine and the effect mode of the game machine. In other game machines, an external event effect is set by the above-described external event effect setting process based on the external effect data. If the internal event defined in the notice effect image selection table 2 does not occur in the game machine, the external effect data is not transmitted.

  In other words, the production control device 300 serves as a game event determination unit capable of determining whether any of a plurality of predetermined game events occurs in the course of executing the variable display game. In addition, based on the determination that the game event has occurred, the effect control device 300 can transmit effect information that can recognize the type of the game event even between different models via the information communication means. Provides a transmission means.

  FIG. 93 shows a display example of a unique image (notification effect image) displayed in a model-specific effect that produces an external event effect executed in each effect mode, and a unique image in the display area. FIG. 93A shows a display example of the unique images 1 and 2 in the case of the effect mode 1 (battle effect mode) and the unique image in the display area. The unique image is displayed so as to move up and down from the upper right part of the display area. FIG. 93B shows a display example of the unique images 1 and 2 in the case of the effect mode 2 (mission effect mode) and the unique image in the display area. The unique image is displayed so as to rotate at the upper left and right of the display area.

  FIG. 93 (c) shows a display example of the unique images 1 and 2 in the effect mode 3 (story effect mode) and the unique image in the display area. The unique image is displayed so as to move leftward at the top of the display area, and is displayed so as to move rightward at the bottom. FIG. 93D shows a display example of the unique images 1 and 2 in the case of the effect mode 4 (serious effect mode) and the unique image in the display area. The unique image is displayed so as to move obliquely from the upper part of the display area toward the lower right, and is displayed so as to move obliquely from the lower part toward the upper left. In this way, by using a unique image unique to each rendering mode, it is possible to perform rendering without changing the world view unique to the model.

  As described above, the display device 41 executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state to which information is given, an information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) that enables information communication between the gaming machine and another gaming machine, and a variable display game are executed. A game event determination means (production control device 300) capable of determining whether or not any of a plurality of predetermined game events occur in the course of the process, and the game based on the determination of the occurrence of the game event Production information transmission means (production control device 300) capable of transmitting through the information communication means production information that can be recognized even if the event type is different, and production information transmission means of other gaming machines. The production information received by the production information receiving means (production control device 300) capable of receiving the production information transmitted via the information communication means, and the game event specified by the production information received by the production information receiving means. A unique effect execution means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a model-specific effect.

  In addition, an effect mode setting unit (effect control device 300) capable of setting any one of a plurality of effect modes for changing the effect of the variable display game is provided, and the effect information transmitting unit (effect control device 300) is provided with the effect information. Is transmitted including the model information indicating the model of the gaming machine and the effect mode information set by the effect mode setting means, and the unique effect executing means (the effect control device 300) plays the game for each of the plurality of effect modes. If the model-specific effect corresponding to the event type can be executed and the effect information is received from the same model, the model-specific effect corresponding to the effect mode specified by the effect information and the type of game event Will be executed.

  In addition, the unique production execution means (production control device 300) is specified by the production mode and production information set by the production mode setting means (production control device 300) when the production information is received from a different model. The model-specific production corresponding to the type of game event to be executed is executed.

  Further, the unique effect executing means (the effect control device 300) is configured to execute the model-specific effect in accordance with the execution of the variable display game, and the variable display game is started within a predetermined time from the reception of the effect information. In the case where the model-specific effect based on the effect information is executed during the execution of the variable display game, and the variable display game is not started even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the effect information, The model-specific production based on this is not executed.

  In addition, when executing the model-specific effect, the unique effect execution means (the effect control device 300) sets the timing for executing the model-specific effect according to the time from the reception of the effect information to the start of the variable display game. It can be changed.

  Further, the unique effect execution means (effect control device 300) can change the effect mode of the model-specific effect in accordance with the result of the variable display game executed within a predetermined time from the reception of the effect information. It becomes.

  Further, the unique effect executing means (effect control device 300) can specify the event level of the game event specified by the effect information received by the effect information receiving means (effect control device 300) based on the predetermined determination information. Yes, when the effect information receiving means receives a plurality of effect information, the effect information with the highest event level is set as the execution target of the model-specific effect.

  Further, the information communication means (wireless communication circuit 350) enables information communication between the gaming machine and other gaming machines wirelessly, and the effect information receiving means (the effect control device 300) is a communication strength at the time of receiving effect information. When the production information receiving unit receives a plurality of pieces of production information, the unique production execution unit (production control device 300) uses the production information with the strongest communication strength as the execution target of the model-specific production. It will be like that.

  94 and 95 show an example of an external event effect. In the example shown in FIG. 94, as shown in FIG. 94 (a), the 020 series A manufacturer model δ, the 021 series A manufacturer model δ, and the 022 series C manufacturer model γ are located on the island facility of the game hall. They are arranged side by side.

  As shown in FIG. 94 (b), when the 022 series gaming machine starts a special figure change display game that is 4R big hit in the production mode 3, from the 022 series gaming machine, the model γ (Pγ) of the C manufacturer (CC) ), The external effect data including the data of “CCPγ04M3” notifying that the 4R big hit event (04) has occurred in the effect mode 3 (M3) is output (t11). The 020 series and 021 series gaming machines receive this external performance data and store it in the external performance data area.

  The 020 series and the 021 series start the special figure variation display game after 3 seconds or more have passed since the reception of the external effect data from the 022 series (t12, t13). For this reason, the external effect data received and stored from the 022 series is deleted, and the external event effect for the 022 series is not performed in the special figure variation display games of the 020 series and the 021 series.

  The special figure fluctuation display game started in the 020 range is a special figure fluctuation display game that is a 15R big hit in the production mode 2. Therefore, from the 020 series gaming machine, the external including the data of “CAPδ15M2” notifying that the 15R big hit event (15) occurred in the production mode 2 (M2) with the model δ (Pδ) of the manufacturer A (CA) Production data is output (t12). The 021 series and 022 series gaming machines receive this external performance data and store it in the external performance data area.

  The 021 series starts the special figure variation display game within 3 seconds later than 1.5 seconds from the reception of the external performance data from the 020 series (t13). For this reason, a model-specific effect that provides an external event effect is executed in the special figure variation display game based on the stored external effect data in the 020 series. The 021 series is the production mode 1, and the special figure variation display game executed in the 021 series is SP1 reach, but the result is out of place. Since the 020 series and the 021 series are the same model, the notice effect image selection table 2 in FIG. 90B is selected, and since the effect mode of the 020 series is 2, the mode 2 unique image 1 is used as the notice effect image. Is selected. In addition, according to the notice selection table of FIG. 90 (c), the start time of the change is selected as the notice effect execution timing, and the output of the notice sound 2 is selected as the notice effect sound.

  In accordance with the above settings, as shown in FIG. 94 (c), on the display screen of the 021 series, the background image of the effect mode 1 is displayed and the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed, so that the special figure fluctuation display is performed. Along with the start of the game, the mode 2 unique image 1 is displayed so as to rotate at the upper left and right of the display screen, and a warning sound 2 (Bubbo ♪) is output. As a result, since the unique images not corresponding to the player's effect mode are displayed for the 021 series players, 4R or 15R jackpots are generated in the game machine that is the effect mode 2 among the adjacent game machines of the same model. It becomes possible to recognize that. In addition, it becomes possible to recognize that the special figure variation display game of the own game machine is a big hit or an SP reach variation.

  In the example shown in FIG. 95, as shown in FIG. 95 (b), the 020 series gaming machine has started a special figure change display game in which the result is out of effect in the production mode 2 (t21). Since the result is out of order, the external performance data is not output. Thereafter, when the 022 series gaming machine starts the special figure variation display game in which the result is 4R big hit in the production mode 3, the external production data including the data of “CCPγ04M3” is output from the 022 series gaming machine (t22). ). The 020 series and 021 series gaming machines receive this external performance data and store it in the external performance data area.

  The 020 series has already started the special figure fluctuation display game, and the next special figure fluctuation display game starts after 3 seconds or more have passed since the reception of the external production data, so the external event production is performed in the 020 series. Absent.

  The 021 series starts the special figure variation display game within 1.5 seconds from the reception of the external performance data from the 022 series (t23). For this reason, a model-specific effect that provides an external event effect in the special figure variation display game is executed based on the stored external effect data in the 022 series. The 021 series is the production mode 1, and the special figure change display game executed in the 021 series has a result of 15R big hit. Since the 022 series and the 021 series are not the same model, the notice effect image selection table 1 in FIG. 90A is selected, and the effect mode of the 021 series is the effect mode 1, so that the mode 1 unique as the notice effect image Image 1 is selected. Also, according to the notice selection table of FIG. 90 (c), the end of the first half variation is selected as the notice effect execution timing, and the output of the notice sound 2 is selected as the notice effect sound.

  In accordance with the above settings, on the 021 series display screen as shown in FIG. 95 (c), the special image variation display is started from the state in which the background image of the effect mode 1 is displayed and the special graphic variation display game is not executed. As the game is started and the first half variation is finished, the mode 1 unique image 1 is displayed to move in a zigzag manner on the upper left and right sides of the display screen, and a warning sound 2 (bubu ♪) is output.

  As a result, since the unique images corresponding to the player's performance mode are displayed, the 021 series players can recognize that 4R or 15R big hits occur in nearby gaming machines that are not of the same model. In addition, it becomes possible to recognize that the special figure variation display game of the own game machine is 15R big hit. In addition, since a unique image corresponding to its own production mode is displayed, 4R or 15R big hit is generated in the gaming machine in the production mode 1 among the neighboring gaming machines of the same model, and the special drawing of the own gaming machine There is also a possibility that the fluctuation display game will be a big hit or SP reach fluctuation. In any case, it is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility that a big hit occurs in the nearby gaming machine and a big hit occurs in the own gaming machine.

  In addition, although notification of the game event which generate | occur | produced with the other game machine was performed in the special figure fluctuation display game of the own game machine, it may be performed while waiting for a customer. In this case, for example, the notification is performed in the same manner as the notification of the security event as shown in FIG.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above includes a winning opening (general winning opening 35) through which a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 32 defined on the surface of the gaming board 30 can win, and a gaming ball won in the winning opening. A gaming machine including a ball flow down path (sphere confluence down path 725) to flow down, and a ball detection sensor 611 capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the ball flow down path, the ball detection sensor 611 is a game ball The game ball that has passed through the ball detection passage portion 740 having a width that allows the ball to pass through is detected, and the ball detection passage portion 740 is disposed so as to face the ball flow downstream. On the upstream side of the portion 740, a small width region 741 having a flow path width that can pass at least a game ball and set to a width smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion 740 is provided.

  Therefore, the ball flow downway is a small width set upstream of the ball detection passage portion 740 so that the width of the flow path can pass at least the game ball and is smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion 740. Since the area 741 is provided, an illegal sphere that can pass through the narrow area 741 does not get caught by the sphere detection passage unit 740 of the sphere detection sensor 611, and efficiently prevents electromagnetic wave using an illegal sphere called a yarn ball. It becomes possible to do.

  The narrow area 741 is formed immediately upstream of the ball detection passage 740, and the length of the game ball in the flow-down direction is set larger than the radius of the game ball.

  Therefore, even if an illegal ball is caught in the narrow area 741, the game ball does not reach the ball detection passage unit 740, so that the illegal ball is not detected by the ball detection sensor 611.

  In addition, the spherical flow downstream (sphere confluence downstream 725) is set so that the width of the downstream portion of the spherical detection sensor 611 is substantially the same as or larger than the spherical detection passage 740, It is configured to gradually narrow so that the width on the downstream side of the immediately downstream portion is substantially the same as that of the immediately upstream portion.

  Therefore, the illegal sphere cannot stay in the downstream portion of the sphere detection passage unit 740. In addition, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the ball flow down road is scraped by the collision of the game ball that has passed through the ball detection passage unit 740.

  In addition, the game ball that is provided corresponding to the ball detection sensor 611 and that has entered the ball detection area DA set inside the ball detection passage unit 740 is restricted from re-entering the ball detection area DA. Are provided (first ball return restriction member 613A, second ball return restriction member 613B).

  Therefore, the game ball that has entered the ball detection area DA is provided with a restriction member that can restrict the game ball that has entered the ball detection area DA from re-entering the ball detection area DA. Since it is not possible to re-enter the DA, it is possible to effectively prevent an illegal act such as causing the ball detection sensor to sense the ball ball repeatedly by moving the yarn ball up and down.

  In addition, the restricting members (first ball return restricting member 613A and second ball return restricting member 613B) are set in a direction crossing the ball flow down path at a position deviated from the ball flow down path (sphere merged flow down path 725). Bearing portions 615a and 615b that are rotatably mounted around the rotation shafts 728a and 728b, and a ball flow path extending from the bearing portions 615a and 615b in a direction perpendicular to the rotation shafts 728a and 728b. And a retreating portion that allows the retreating from the ball flow down path by receiving the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side, and allowing the flow down to the downstream side. On the other hand, the restriction portion is released from the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side, so that it protrudes into the ball flow down path and changes to a protruding state that restricts the return to the upstream side.

  Therefore, since the state is changed between the retracted state and the protruding state by the pressing force received by the restricting member from the game ball, it is not necessary to provide a separate drive source for the state conversion.

  Further, the restricting members (first ball return restricting member 613A and second ball return restricting member 613B) are such that the restricting portions (the restricting pieces 613a and 613b) are in the downstream side of the bearing portions 615a and 615b in the normal protruding state. It is arranged in the flow down path (ball merge flow down path 725), and is set to cross the ball flow down path obliquely toward the downstream side so as to receive the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side of the ball flow down path.

  Therefore, the restricting portion is disposed in the ball flow downstream downstream of the bearing portion and crosses the ball flow downstream obliquely toward the downstream side so as to receive the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side of the ball flow downstream. With this setting, the amount of rotation when the restricting member changes the state is smaller than that in the protruding state where the restricting portion is in a state orthogonal to the ball flow downway, so that the restricting member is converted into the retracted state. However, since it can return to a protruding state quickly, fraudulent acts can be effectively prevented. In addition, the restricting portion that receives the pressing force of the game ball from the upstream side is less likely to be damaged by the impact at the time of the collision of the game ball.

  In addition, the restricting portions (the restricting pieces 613a and 613b) are arranged so that when the game ball in the ball flow lower path (sphere confluence lower path 725) moves toward the upstream side in the protruding state, the game ball comes into contact with the downstream side. Contact portions 613e and 613f are provided, and the contact portions 613e and 613f are set to be closer to the bearing portions 615a and 615b than the center of the ball flow lower passage as a portion protruding to the ball flow lower passage together with the restricting portion, and contact from the downstream side The shape is such that the pressing force of the game ball is transmitted toward the rotation shafts 728a and 728b.

  Therefore, since the contact portions 613e and 613f provided in the restricting portion are set so as to be positioned on the bearing portions 615a and 615b side with respect to the center of the ball flow path, the length of the restricting portion of the restricting member is short. It will be finished and it will be hard to break. Further, the amount of rotation when the restricting member changes its state may be further reduced, and even if the abutting portions 613e and 613f receive the pressing force of the game ball, the force in the rotation direction does not act. Can effectively prevent fraud.

  The ball detection sensor 611 is configured as a mechanical sensor that includes a restriction member (second ball return restriction member 613B) as an actuator, and the contact state changes as the restriction member changes from a protruding state to a retracted state. ing.

  Therefore, since the restricting member that restricts the reversal of the game ball also serves as the actuator of the mechanical sensor, the arrangement efficiency of the ball detecting sensor 611 and the restricting member is increased, and the number of parts is reduced and the assembling work is simplified. .

  Further, the restricting member allows the game ball that has flowed down the ball flow down path (sphere confluence down path 725) by entering the retracted state to enter the ball detection area DA, and the ball detection area by entering the protruding state. A first restricting member (first ball return restricting member 613A) that restricts a game ball that has entered DA to return to the upstream side, and a game ball that has entered the ball detection area DA by moving into the retracted state moves downstream. The second restricting member (second ball return restricting member 613B) that restricts the game ball that has moved to the downstream side from the ball detection area DA and re-entered into the ball detection area DA. ) And.

  Therefore, the first restricting member can prevent an illegal act that causes the ball ball to move up and down between the sphere detection area DA and the upstream thereof, and to prevent the illegal action. The second restricting member can prevent an illegal act such that the game ball is moved up and down in the meantime and sensed many times.

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

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

10 gaming machine 30 gaming board 32 game area 35 general winning opening (winning opening)
611 Sphere detection sensor 613A First sphere return regulating member (regulating member, first regulating member)
613B Second ball return regulating member (regulating member, second regulating member)
613a, 613b Restriction piece (regulation part)
613e, 613f Abutment portion 615a, 615b Bearing portion 725 Sphere confluence downstream (sphere downstream)
740 Sphere detection passage 741 Narrow area 728a, 728b Rotating axis DA Sphere detection area

Claims (1)

A winning opening that allows a game ball flowing down a game area defined on the surface of the game board to win, a ball flow down path for flowing down the game ball won in the winning opening, and a game ball flowing down the ball down path In a gaming machine comprising a detectable ball detection sensor,
The ball detection sensor is configured to detect a game ball that has passed through a ball detection passage portion having a width through which a game ball can pass, and the ball detection passage portion is disposed so as to face the ball flow lower path,
The ball flow downway is a narrow area in which the width of the flow path can pass at least the game ball and is set to be smaller than the width of the ball detection passage portion on the upstream side of the ball detection passage portion. With
A gaming machine provided with a restriction member provided to correspond to the ball detection sensor and for restricting a game ball from entering the ball detection passage part from a downstream side of the ball flow down path.

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