JP2015144922A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a trouble generated related to progress of a plurality of variable display games.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: display control means; operation-start storage means; random number storage means that extracts and stores a prescribed random number on the basis of establishment of a prescribed condition; open state control means that converts a variation start-operation winning device into an open state; and determination means for determining whether or not a result of a specific variable display game turns out a specific result on the basis of a random number stored in the random number storage means. The display control means includes forenotice display means that can display a performance related to a determination result of the determination means in a display area of a display device on the basis of the establishment of a predetermined forenotice condition. Even when the variable display game is executed, the forenotice display means displays the performance related to the determination result of the determination on a forenotice display area without changing an execution mode of the currently displayed variable display game. Even when no variable display game is executed, the forenotice display means displays the performance related to the determination result of the determination means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice regarding a plurality of types of variable display games.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information (special symbols) displayed on the variable display device fluctuates based on a game ball winning at a start opening provided in a game area (start winning prize) When a plurality of pieces of identification information that are stopped after elapse of a predetermined time are special result modes determined in advance, a special game state (a big hit state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player, Some allow players to earn many benefits.

  It is a variable display game based on a symbol called a special symbol that is related to the occurrence of the special game state. When the special game state occurs, the big winning opening is opened and a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player.

  On the other hand, unlike the special symbol, when the display result of the variable display game based on the symbol called the normal symbol is in a specific mode, the normal electric accessory is activated, and it is easy to win the game ball at the starting point. Occur.

  In this type of pachinko machine, for example, Patent Document 1 describes that a normal symbol and a special symbol are displayed on the same display device, and a notice that associates the normal symbol with the special symbol is displayed.

JP 2003-205126 A

  However, with such a gaming machine, the interest of the game could not be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

  In a typical embodiment of the present invention, the display device displays a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and can be converted into a closed state and an open state. A game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result. Display control means for controlling display contents in the display area, start storage means for storing start memory as an execution right of the variable display game based on establishment of the start condition, and start memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit; establishment of the predetermined condition A random number storage means for extracting and storing a predetermined random number based on the random number, a specific variation display game for variably displaying specific identification information based on the random number stored in the random number storage means, When the display result of the dynamic display game becomes the specific result, the open state control means for converting the variable start winning device to the open state, and when the specific variable display game is executed by the open state control means, Determination means for determining whether or not the result of the specific variation display game becomes the specific result based on a random number stored in the random number storage unit before the execution of the specific variation display game is started. The display control means includes a notice display means capable of displaying an effect related to a determination result of the determination means in a display area of the display device based on establishment of a predetermined notice condition, and the display device Even if the variable display game is being executed in the above, the advance notice display means does not change the execution mode of the displayed variable display game. It is possible to display an effect related to the determination result of the determination means, and even if the display device does not execute the variable display game, the notice display means displays the determination result of the determination means. A gaming machine that is capable of displaying related effects.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention is equipped. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the control system centering on the production | presentation control apparatus of the game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the aspect of the general electric power support of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the first half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the latter half part of the main process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure pending | holding information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the gate switch monitoring process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the universal hold information determination process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the common figure prior production command of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual figure normal process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process performed by the microcomputer for main control (1stCPU) of the production | presentation control apparatus of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fluctuation | variation of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the composite announcement area | region setting process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the common figure prior production selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special figure production | presentation selection table of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation in the composite announcement production | presentation area | region of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart explaining the process of the production | presentation regarding the common figure change display game of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the display position of the composite announcement effect area of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game of the modification of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the aspect of the general electric power support of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the common figure prior | preceding effect selection table corresponding to the latent probability change of the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a collision occurrence. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the composite announcement area | region setting process of the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game of the modification of the 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game in case the 2nd special figure start memory | storage number of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is 0. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure starting port common process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game information command setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted by the usual game information command setting process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st scene control process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the usual game reflection process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the usual game reflection effect performed in the usual game reflection process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the usual game reflection effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart explaining the process in which the usual game reflection effect of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a figure explaining the effect in the 1st modification of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the production in the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

(First embodiment)
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an opening / closing frame 4 that is attached to a main body frame 2 fixed to an island facility via a hinge 3 so that a right side portion can be freely opened and closed. The open / close frame 4 includes a front frame 5 and a glass frame (game frame) 6.

  A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 5, and a glass frame 6 having a cover glass 6 a that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 can be opened individually. For example, only the glass frame 6 can be opened to access the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. Further, by opening the front frame 5 in a state where the glass frame 6 is not opened, it is possible to access a game control device 600 (see FIG. 3) or the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30.

  A decorative member 7 is disposed around the cover glass 6 a of the glass frame 6. A frame decoration device 21 (see FIG. 4) configured by LEDs or the like is accommodated inside the decoration member 7, and the light emission state of the decoration member 7 can be adjusted by controlling the frame decoration device 21.

  An illumination unit 8 is disposed above the glass frame 6, and a movable illumination 9 is disposed on the left and right sides of the illumination unit 8. The illumination unit 8 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED inside, and performs a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The movable illumination 9 includes an illumination member such as an LED, and a frame effect device 22 (see FIG. 4) that includes an illumination drive motor that drives the illumination member. The frame effect device 22 of the movable illumination 9 is controlled so as to drive, for example, rotationally drive the illumination member according to the gaming state. In addition, the illumination member arrange | positioned inside the illumination unit 8 and the movable illumination 9 also comprises some frame decoration apparatuses 21 (refer FIG. 4).

  The gaming machine 1 includes an upper speaker 10a and a lower speaker 10b that emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like. The upper speaker 10 a is disposed on both upper side portions of the glass frame 6, and the lower speaker 10 b is disposed below the upper plate 11 a constituting the upper plate unit 11.

  A gaming state notification LED 12 for notifying abnormality in the gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper right side of the movable illumination 9 disposed on the left side. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 1, the gaming state notification LED 12 lights up or blinks, and a notification sound for notifying the abnormality is output from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  Abnormalities occurring in the gaming machine 1 include failure of the gaming machine 1 and implementation of fraud. The illegal act includes, for example, an act of illegally manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet or an act of vibrating the gaming machine 1. These fraudulent acts are detected by detecting magnetism with the magnetic sensor switch 23 (see FIG. 3) or detecting vibration with the vibration sensor switch 24 (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the act of opening the open / close frame 4 illegally is also included in the illegal act. The open / closed state of the front frame 5 is detected by a front frame open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3), and the open / closed state of the glass frame 6 is detected by a glass frame open detection switch 26 (see FIG. 3).

  An upper plate unit 11 including an upper plate 11 a is provided at the lower part of the glass frame 6. The game balls stored in the upper plate 11a are supplied to a ball launcher (not shown) provided at the lower part of the front frame 5.

  A fixed panel 13 fixed to the front frame 5 at a position below the glass frame 6 is provided with a lower plate 14 and an operation unit 15 for driving the ball emitting device. When the player rotates the operation unit 15, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 11 a to the game area 31 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30. The lower plate 14 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 16 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 14 to the outside.

  The upper plate unit 11 is provided with an effect button 17 for receiving an operation input from a player on the front side of the upper plate 11a. When the player operates the effect button 17, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the variable display device (display device) 35 (see FIG. 2). The effect pattern (effect mode) can be changed. The fluctuation display game includes a special figure fluctuation display game and a general figure fluctuation display game (a general figure game, a specific fluctuation display game). Shall be pointed to.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which a specific gaming state has not occurred. The specific gaming state is, for example, a probability variation state in which the probability of the result of the variable display game is a big hit, a short time state capable of improving the number of executions of the variable display game per unit time, a big hit gaming state (special game state) ) Etc.

  Below the decorative member 7 of the glass frame 6, a ball lending button 18 that is operated when a player rents a game ball, and a discharge button 19 that is operated to discharge a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown). Are arranged. Further, a balance display unit 20 for displaying a balance of a prepaid card or the like is provided between the ball lending button 18 and the discharge button 19.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 32 (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail 33 on the front surface of the game board main body 32. 31. A front component (side case) is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 32 and outside the guide rail 33. Further, the front right component of the lower right side of the game area 31 is covered with a black transparent certificate plate at the center of the front surface. A game ball is fired from a hitting ball launching device in a game area 31 surrounded by the guide rail 33 to play a game. The game area 31 is provided with a windmill 45 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like, while the shot gaming ball changes the rolling direction by these hitting direction changing members. The game area 31 flows down.

  A center case 34 that forms a window portion serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 31. Arranged behind the window formed in the center case 34 is a variable display device (display device) 35 as an effect display device capable of executing an effect of a variable display game for variable display (variable display) of a plurality of identification information. Has been. The variable display device 35 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that display contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 34. Note that the variable display device 35 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. . In addition, an image (for example, jackpot display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 34 in the game area 31, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate, predetermined area) 36 is provided. A gate switch (SW) 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided inside the general diagram start gate 36. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the general chart start gate 36 (a predetermined condition is established), a general map display game (specific variation display game) is executed.

  Further, three general winning holes 40 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 34, and one general winning opening 40 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 34. In addition, winning of a game ball in the general winning opening 40 is detected by winning opening switches (SW) 604a to 604m (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 40.

  Also, below the center case 34 is provided a first start winning opening (first starting winning area, start opening 1) 37a for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a reverse "Ha" And a pair of opening / closing members 37c that are converted into a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and a second start winning opening (second start winning area, start opening 2) 37b is disposed therein. . And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 37a or the 2nd starting winning opening 37b, a special figure change display game is performed as an auxiliary game. That is, the starting condition for starting the special figure changing display game is that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b, and the first start winning opening 37a and the second start winning opening 37a. The winning opening 37b forms a variable starting winning device that generates the starting condition.

  The pair of opening / closing members 37c of the second start winning opening 37b 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 first start winning opening 37a is provided above the second starting winning opening 37b, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.

  Then, when the result of the normal map change display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the second start is performed by opening a reverse “C” shape by the general electric solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. The game ball is configured to be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning opening 37b.

  Furthermore, below the second start winning opening 37b in the game area 31, an attacker-type opening / closing door that can be opened by turning the upper end side to the front side by a large winning opening solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 41 having a large winning opening 41a is provided. The special variation winning device 41 converts the state where the big prize opening is closed (blocking state unfavorable for the player) from the closed state (a state advantageous to the player, a special gaming state) according to the result of the special figure variation display game. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player by facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the big prize opening. In addition, a count switch 605 (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area).

  When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, and the special winning port of the special variable winning device 41, the payout control device 640 (see FIG. 3) wins the winning prize. Control is performed so that the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of mouth is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14 of the front frame 5. Further, below the special variable winning device 41, an out port 42 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 31 (for example, the lower right portion of the game board 30), the special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game, second special figure fluctuation display game) in the fluctuation display device 35, and the general game There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a universal figure display game triggered by a winning at the figure start gate 36. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a display unit for displaying information such as the current gaming state.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display unit) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display unit (figure display unit) (figure display game) composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display) 52, a general display change display game change display section (common display display) 53, and a memory display section for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps ( Special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, universal figure hold indicator 56).

  Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, an error indicator 58 for displaying an error in which the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the number of rounds in the case of the jackpot A round display unit 59 for displaying (the number of times the opening / closing door 41a of the special variable prize winning device 41 is opened and closed) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is performed during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed in the fluctuation display device (first display area) 35. During the period, the segment of the 7-segment type display is blinked to perform the variable display for switching the special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) every predetermined time.

  When the variation time determined at the start of the variation display of the special identification information has elapsed, the variation display is stopped at the special identification information corresponding to the result of the variation display game, and the special figure 1 display 51 or special figure is displayed. 2 The special figure fluctuation display game on the display 52 is ended.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that it is changing (specific identification information is displayed in a variable manner). 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 54 has an unsettled start memory number (= hold number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the first start winning opening 37a, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. 1 hold number) is displayed. Specifically, four LED lamps are provided. When the number of holding is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of holding 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 display 55 is an unsettled start memory number (= holding number, special figure) among the start memories generated by winning the second start winning opening 37b which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. 2) is displayed in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold indicator 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the general map start memory number (= the general map hold number) which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when two LED lamps are provided, lamps 1 and 2 are turned off when the number of reserved drawings is “0”, and only lamp 1 is turned on when the number of reserved drawings is “1”. . In addition, when the number of reserved maps is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of reserved maps is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked and the lamp 2 is turned on. When “4”, lamps 1 and 2 are made to blink.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, for example, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 1, a game ball launched by a ball launching device (not shown) is launched into the game area 31 through the launch ball guide passage 43 defined along the inner peripheral wall of the guide rail 33, and the direction is changed. The game area 31 flows down while changing the dropping direction by a member (not shown). The firing ball guide passage 43 is formed by the guide rail 33 and the inner rail 44, and a valve body 46 is provided at the end of the inner rail 44 located at the exit of the firing ball guide passage 43. The lower end of the valve body 46 is fixed to the inner rail 44, and the valve body 46 is disposed so as to close the outlet of the firing ball guide passage 43. The valve body 46 is a leaf spring member made of a metal plate, and allows a game ball to be launched from the launch ball guide passage 43 to the game area 31, while playing from the game area 31 side to the launch ball guide passage 43. The back flow of the sphere is prohibited.

  Here, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the details of the fluctuation display game (the normal figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation display game) will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) toward the game area 31. The launched game balls flow down the game area 31 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills 45 arranged at various places in the game area 31, and the normal start gate 36, general prize opening 40, the first start winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b or the special variable winning device 41 is won or it flows into the out port 42 provided at the lowermost part of the game area 31 and is discharged from the game area 31. When a game ball wins the general winning port 40, the first starting winning port 37a, the second starting winning port 37b, or the special variable winning device 41, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning port that is won is controlled to be paid out. From the dispensing unit controlled by the device 640, the front frame 5 is discharged to the upper plate 11 a or the lower plate 14.

  As described above, a gate switch 603 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 36 is provided in the general diagram start gate 36. The usual start gate 36 is, for example, a non-contact type switch. When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 31 passes through the usual figure start gate 36, it is detected by the gate switch 603, and the usual figure change display game is executed.

  In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not ended, or the result of the normal map change display game is a hit. When the second start winning opening 37b is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 36, the ordinary start memory number is added (+1) if the number is less than the upper limit of the ordinary start memory number. ) And one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of the general map start memory is displayed on the general map hold display 56 of the collective display device 50.

  In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination (predetermined random number, normal figure random number value) for determining the hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored. When the random number value for use coincides with the determination value, the specific variation display game is won and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived. Details of the random number value for hit determination will be described later.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) when the LED is lit, and indicating misalignment when the LED is not lit. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.

  Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, and this may be configured to be displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stoppage result of the usual figure change display game becomes a specific result, the pair of opening and closing members 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes an open state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 37b, and the number of times the second special figure variation display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 36 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the second start winning opening 37b is in a state where the open / close member 37c is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in power solenoid 27 (see FIG. 3). And the winning of the game ball into the second start winning opening 37b is allowed.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning port 37a and a winning ball to the second starting winning port 37b are respectively provided with a first starting port switch 601 (see FIG. 3) and a second starting port switch 602 (FIG. 3). ). The game balls won in the first start winning opening 37a are detected as start winning balls in the first special figure variation display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won in the second start winning opening 37b Detected as the start winning ball of the 2 special figure variation display game, and stored up to 4 balls.

  In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 600 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number of the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the start display number storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) of the collective display device 50, and Also displayed on the fluctuation display device 35 of the center case 34.

  The game control device 600 is configured to display a special figure indicator (variable display device, special figure 1 display 51 or special figure 2) based on a winning in the first starting prize opening 37a or the second starting prize opening 37b or each start memory. A first special figure fluctuation display game or a second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the display 52).

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the fluctuation display device 35 is executed. It has become.

  In the decorative special symbol variable display game in the variable display device 35, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third The display is changed in the order of (special symbols), and the symbols changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped to display the result of the special symbol change display game. In addition, the variation display device 35 performs a decoration special figure variation display game with special decoration symbols corresponding to the number of special figure winning memories stored, and various effect displays such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

  Further, when the first start winning opening 37a or the second starting winning opening 37b is won at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the winning random number at the time of winning detection is a winning value) As a result of the variable display game, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbols, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the variable display device 35 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).

  At this time, the special variable prize winning device 41 is in a closed state (player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 28 (see FIG. 3). From an unfavorable state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball can be easily received. In other words, since the big prize opening provided in the special variable prize winning device 41 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls wins, a privilege that a player can acquire many game balls during this period is given. Is done.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display game is not executed simultaneously. Also, with respect to the decorative special figure fluctuation display game in the fluctuation display device 35, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in different display devices or in different display areas. However, it may be executed in the same display device or display area. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is not executed simultaneously.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 37a (the second starting winning opening 37b) can be started in a state where the first special figure changing display game (second special figure changing display game) can be started and the start memory number is zero. When the game ball wins, the start memory (special drawing start memory) is stored as the start right is generated. At this time, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is immediately started based on the start memory. At this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. The The start memory for executing the first special figure variation display game is referred to as a first special figure start memory, and the start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game is referred to as a second special figure start memory.

  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 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a (second start winning opening 37b) in a state where the display game is not finished or in a special gaming state, the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.

  In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the first start port switch 601 in the first start winning port 37a, the second start port switch 602 in the second start winning port 37b, the gate switch 603, and the winning port switch are not particularly limited. 604a to 604n, the count switch 605 includes a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). A micro switch having a mechanical contact can be used as the front frame open detection switch 25 on the front frame 5 or the glass frame open detection switch 26 provided on the glass frame 6.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the game control device 600 and the effect control device 700 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the game control device 600 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centering on the effect control device 700 of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A game control device 600 shown in FIG. 3 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls games in the gaming machine 1. A power supply device 800, a payout control device 640, and an effect control device 700 are connected to the game control device 600. The game control device 600 transmits a control signal (command) to the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 to instruct execution of various processes. Furthermore, the game control device 600 is connected to various switches, solenoids to be controlled, and the like.

  The game control device 600 includes a CPU unit 610 that performs various arithmetic processes, an input unit 620 that receives input of various signals, and an output unit 630 that outputs various signals and control signals. The CPU unit 610, the input unit 620, and the output unit 630 are connected to each other by a data bus 680.

  The input unit 620 receives signals output from various switches provided on the switch base and the like and signals output from the payout control device 640. The input unit 620 includes a proximity interface (I / F) 621 and input ports 622 and 623.

  The input ports 622 and 623 receive a signal input via the proximity I / F 621 or directly receive a signal input from the outside. Information input to the input ports 622 and 623 is provided to the CPU unit 610 and the like via the data bus 680.

  The proximity I / F 621 is an interface that receives signals output from various switches, converts the input signals, and outputs the converted signals to the input port 622. The proximity I / F 621 is connected to a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning port switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605.

  The first start port switch 601 is a switch that detects that a game ball has won the first start winning port 37a. The second start port switch 602 is a switch that detects that the game ball has won the second start winning port 37b. The gate switch 603 is a switch that detects that the game ball has passed the usual start gate 36. The winning award opening switches 604a to 604n are switches for detecting that the game ball has won the general winning opening 40.

  Detection signals of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 are output to the input port 622 and also to the gaming microcomputer 611 via the inversion circuit 612 of the CPU unit 610. This is because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 611 is designed to detect the low level as an effective level.

  The count switch 605 is a switch for detecting that a game ball has won a big winning opening. When a winning game ball is detected by the count switch 605, the number of winning game balls is counted, and the counted number of gaming balls is stored in a memory provided in the game control device 600.

  Since the voltage of the input signal to the proximity I / F 621 is normally within a predetermined range, according to the proximity I / F 621, the lead wire in each switch is disconnected or short-circuited based on the voltage value of the signal from each switch. An abnormal voltage value can be detected. When such an abnormality is detected, the proximity I / F 621 outputs a signal indicating the abnormality from the abnormality detection output terminal.

  Further, signals from the magnetic sensor switch 23 and the vibration sensor switch 24 are directly input to the input port 622, and from the front frame opening detection switch (SW) 25 and the glass frame opening detection switch (SW) 26 to the input port 623. The signal is input directly. Various signals from the payout control device 640 are also input to the input port 623.

  The magnetic sensor switch 23 detects a magnetic force in order to detect an illegal act of manipulating the trajectory of the launched game ball with a magnet. The vibration sensor switch 24 detects the vibration of the gaming machine 1 in order to detect an illegal act that vibrates the gaming machine 1.

  The front frame opening detection SW 25 detects that the front frame 5 is opened. The front frame opening detection SW 25 is set to ON when the front frame 5 is released from the main body frame 2, and is set to OFF when the front frame 5 is closed to the main body frame 2.

  The glass frame open detection SW 26 detects that the glass frame 6 has been opened. The glass frame open detection SW 26 is set to ON when the glass frame 6 is released from the front frame 5, and is set to OFF when the glass frame 6 is closed to the front frame 5.

  The CPU unit 610 of the game control device 600 includes a game microcomputer 611, an inversion circuit 612, and a crystal oscillator 613.

  The gaming microcomputer 611 includes a CPU 611a, a ROM 611b, and a RAM 611c, and executes various processes such as a big hit lottery by executing a program stored in the ROM 611b based on a signal input via the input unit 620. . The gaming microcomputer 611 transmits a control signal to the gaming state notification LED 12, the collective display device 50, the general electric solenoid 27, the big prize opening solenoid 28, the effect control device 700, and the payout control device 640 via the output unit 630. The game machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. The gaming microcomputer 611 selects a port for inputting or outputting a signal by chip selection.

  The ROM 611b is a non-volatile storage medium and stores programs, data, and the like for game control. The ROM 611b stores, for example, variation pattern distribution information for determining a variation pattern that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like.

  The variation pattern distribution information is distribution information for the CPU 611a to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern distribution information includes out-of-range variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is out of range, large hit variation pattern distribution information selected when the result is per 15R or per 2R, and the like. For example, the special pattern fluctuation display game is a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern without reach, a fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern in which normal (N) reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure fluctuation display game. Fluctuation pattern distribution information related to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 1 reach, Fluctuation pattern distribution information relating to a fluctuation pattern for executing a special (SP) 2 reach in a special figure fluctuation display game, Special figure fluctuation for a big hit There is variation pattern distribution information related to a variation pattern for executing premium reach in a display game. Further, the pattern distribution information includes the latter half variation pattern distribution information and the first half variation pattern distribution information.

  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 1 in which the game state becomes a game state advantageous to the player (special game 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. Display state that satisfies the condition that the displayed display result is a special result mode (for example, a plurality of pieces of identification information except for the identification information to be stopped at the end are stopped with identification information that can generate a special result in which a special gaming state is generated) And the state in which the identification information to be stopped last is variably displayed). 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, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game has a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas in the fluctuation display device 35. If the result display is displayed after the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas ( For example, the state where 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 that is the identification information (except for the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  In addition, the reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and there is a possibility that a special result mode may be derived (different reliability). Normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, premium reach, etc. are set. Has been. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <premium reach. In addition, the reach state is included in a variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). In other words, there may be included a variable display mode in a case where it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place).

  The RAM 611c is a volatile storage medium, and is used as a work area for temporarily storing information (for example, random number values) necessary for game control. As the ROM 611b or the RAM 611c, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  The inversion circuit 612 inverts the logical value of the signal (the signal from the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602) input via the proximity I / F 621 and outputs the inverted value to the gaming microcomputer 611.

  The crystal oscillator 613 is configured as an operating clock source of a hard random number for performing a timer interrupt, a system clock signal, a big hit lottery, and the like.

  The output unit 630 of the game control device 600 includes ports 631a to 631e, buffers 632a and 632b, drivers 633a to 633d, and a photocoupler 634.

  The ports 631a to 631e receive signals input via the data bus 680.

  The buffers 632a and 632b temporarily hold signals input via the data bus 680 and the ports 631a and 631b.

  The drivers 633a to 633d generate various drive signals from the signals input via the ports 631c to 631e and output them to each device.

  The photocoupler 634 is configured to be connectable to an external inspection device 670, and removes noise from various signals that are input and output to shape the waveforms of the various signals. Information is transmitted and received between the photocoupler 634 and the inspection device 670 by serial communication.

  Information output from the CPU unit 610 by parallel communication is transmitted to the payout control device 640 via the port 631a. Since there is no need to secure one-way communication for the payout control device 640, a control signal is directly transmitted from the port 631a to the payout control board of the payout control device 640.

  Also, the payout control device 640 outputs a firing permission signal to the firing control device 690. The launch control device 690 can launch a game ball into the game area 31 only when a launch permission signal is input.

  Further, the payout control device 640 discharges a prize ball from the payout unit (not shown) based on a prize ball command signal from the game control device 600, or based on a lending request signal from a card unit (not shown). The rental balls are discharged from the payout unit. The payout control device 640 outputs a payout abnormality status signal, a shot ball shortage switch signal, and an overflow switch signal to the game control device 600 when a failure such as a ball breakage or a failure occurs.

  The payout abnormality status signal is a signal output when the game ball is not paid out normally. The shot ball cut switch signal is a signal that is output when there are not enough game balls before the payout. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 14 (see FIG. 1).

  The effect control device 700 receives a data strobe signal (SSTB) from the port 631a of the output unit 630 and an 8-bit data signal from the port 631b via the buffer 632a. The data strobe signal (SSTB) is a 1-bit signal indicating whether data is valid or invalid. The 8 + 1 bit signal (subcommand) from the buffer 632a is output by parallel communication. The buffer 632a is provided to secure one-way communication so that a signal cannot be transmitted from the effect control device 700 to the game control device 600. The subcommands transmitted to the effect control device 700 include effect control command signals such as a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, and an error designation command.

  A signal output from the CPU unit 610 is input to the special winning opening solenoid 28 and the general power solenoid 27 via the port 631c and the driver 633a. The special winning opening solenoid 28 rotates the opening / closing door 41a (see FIG. 2) of the special variable winning apparatus 41, and the general electric solenoid 27 rotates the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning opening 37b.

  The collective display device 50 includes a gaming state notification LED 12 and a state indicator. The anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633c via a segment line, and the driver 633c and the port 631d are connected. The cathode terminal of the LED of the status indicator is connected to the driver 633b via a digit line, and the driver 633b and the port 631c are connected. An on / off drive signal from the driver 633c is input to the anode terminal of the LED of the status indicator, and an on / off drive signal is output from the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 to the driver 633b.

  The external information terminal 660 is a terminal for outputting game data such as a start signal indicating the start of the special figure variation display game and a special signal indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to the information collecting terminal device. The game data is output to the external information terminal 660 via the port 631e and the driver 633d.

  The game control device 600 is configured to be connectable to an external test test device via a relay board 650. The test firing test apparatus is an apparatus for performing a type test of the gaming machine 1 in a predetermined engine. The test firing test apparatus includes signals from the first start port switch 601, the second start port switch 602, the gate switch 603, the winning port switches 604a to 604n, and the count switch 605, the big winning port solenoid 28 and the general electric solenoid 27. Signals necessary for the test fire test, such as signals output to, are input.

  The game control device 600 is connected to the power supply device 800 via a Schmitt circuit 624 provided in the input unit 620. The Schmitt circuit 624 is a circuit that removes fluctuation (noise) of the input signal in order to prevent the operation of the gaming machine 1 from becoming unstable when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The Schmitt circuit 624 receives a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 800.

  The power supply device 800 includes a normal power supply unit including an AC-DC converter that generates a DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from the DC32V voltage. 810, a backup power supply unit 820 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM 611c in the game microcomputer 611 in the event of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch, and the occurrence and recovery of power failure in the game control device 600 A control signal generation unit 830 that outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, or a reset signal.

  A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 800 is supplied to the game control device 600 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 600.

  In the present embodiment, power supply device 800 is configured separately from game control device 600, but backup power supply unit 820 and control signal generation unit 830 are integrated on a separate board or game control device 600, that is, You may comprise so that it may provide on a main board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 600 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 820 and the control signal generation unit 830 are provided on a board different from the power supply device 800 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 820 is a power supply for backing up game data stored in the RAM 611c of the game microcomputer 611. The backup power supply unit 820 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.

  Further, the backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 611 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 600, and the data stored in the RAM 611c is held even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. After the power failure is restored, the game control device 600 restores the gaming state before the power failure based on the game data held in the RAM 611c. The backup power supply unit 820 can hold game data for two to three days or more.

  The control signal generator 830 monitors the input voltage (guaranteed DC 32V) of the switching regulator that generates DC 12V and DC 5V. When the detected voltage is DC 17.2 V to DC 20.0 V, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure monitoring signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830. The power failure monitoring signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. After the power failure monitoring signal is output, the power failure monitoring circuit outputs a reset signal. The reset signal is input to each port 631a to 631e of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the output unit 630 via the Schmitt circuit 624. When the game control device 600 receives the power failure monitoring signal, the game control device 600 performs a predetermined power failure process, and stops the operation of the CPU unit 610 after receiving the reset signal.

  The control signal generation unit 830 includes an initialization switch (not shown), and an initialization switch signal is output from the control signal generation unit 830 when the initialization switch is in an ON state when the power is turned on. The initialization switch signal is input to the input port 623 of the input unit 620 via the Schmitt circuit 624. The initialization switch signal is a signal for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 611c of the gaming microcomputer 611 and the RAM of the payout control device 640.

  The effect control device 700 shown in FIG. 4 controls the video under the control of the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 710 in the same manner as the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600. A video control processor (2ndCPU) 720 that performs the above and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs image processing for video display on the variable display device 35 (see FIG. 2) according to commands and data from the video control microcomputer 720 730, and a sound source LSI 705 for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the upper speaker 10a and the lower speaker 10b.

  PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 702 and 703 storing programs executed by the CPUs are connected to the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720, respectively.

  An image ROM 704 in which character images and video data are stored is connected to the VDP 730.

  The sound source LSI 705 is connected to an audio ROM 706 that stores audio data and the like.

  The main control microcomputer 710 analyzes the command transmitted from the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600, instructs the video control microcomputer 720 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 705 about the contents of the reproduced sound. Or The main control microcomputer 710 also executes processing such as LED lighting control, various motor drive control, and production time management based on a control command from the game control device 600.

  RAMs 711 and 721 that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 are provided in the respective chips. The RAMs 711 and 721 that provide the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Data transmission / reception is performed between the main control microcomputer 710 and the video control microcomputer 720 and between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705 in a serial manner. In contrast, the main control microcomputer 710 and the VDP 730 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel system, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial system.

  The VDP 730 includes a VRAM (video RAM) 731 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 704, a scaler 732 for enlarging and reducing images, and an LVDS. A signal conversion circuit 733 for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the fluctuation display device 35 by the (small amplitude signal transmission) method is provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is output from the VDP 730 to the main control microcomputer 710 in order to synchronize the image of the variation display device 35 and the lighting of LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the game board 30. Also, the VDP 730 notifies the video control microcomputer 720 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt signals INT0 to n and the video control microcomputer 720 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM 731. A wait signal WAIT is output.

  From the video control microcomputer 720 to the main control microcomputer 710, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying that the video control microcomputer 720 is operating normally and giving command transmission timing is output.

  Between the main control microcomputer 710 and the tone generator LSI 705, an interrogation signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer 720 uses a CPU capable of performing higher-speed processing than the main control microcomputer 710. By providing a video control microcomputer 720 separately from the main control microcomputer 710 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen, which is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer 710 alone, on the variable display device 35. In addition to this, an increase in cost can be suppressed as compared with the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to those of the video control microcomputer 720 are used.

  The effect control device 700 includes an interface chip (command I / F) 701 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600. The effect control device 700 receives the change start command, the customer waiting demo command, the fanfare command, the probability information command, the error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 600 as the effect control command signal via the command I / F 701. To do. Since the game microcomputer 611 of the game control device 600 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 701 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  The effect control device 700 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 741 that controls a panel decoration device 760 including LEDs and the like provided on the center case 34 and the game board 30, and a frame decoration device 21 that includes LEDs and the like provided on the front frame 5 and the like. Frame decoration LED control circuit 742 for controlling the display, board effect motor / SOL for controlling the board effect device 770 including the electric accessory and the decoration member 7 etc. that enhance the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the variable display device 35 Solenoid) control circuit 743, and a frame effect motor control circuit 744 for driving and controlling the frame effect device 22 including an illumination drive motor for the movable illumination 9 and the like are provided. These control circuits (741 to 744) are connected to a main control microcomputer 710 via an address / data bus 740.

  Further, the effect control device 700 includes an effect button SW (switch) 751 that detects that the effect button 17 (see FIG. 1) is operated, and an effect motor SW (switch) that detects that various drive motors are driven. An amplifier circuit 707 including a switch (SW) input circuit 750 that detects the on / off states of 752a to 752n and transmits a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 710, an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 10a, and the lower speaker 10b. 708 are provided.

  The normal power supply unit 810 of the power supply device 800 is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of voltages in order to supply a predetermined level of DC voltage to the effect control device 700 and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 700. ing. Specifically, in addition to DC 32V for driving the drive motor and solenoid, DC 12V for driving the variable display device 35 including a liquid crystal panel, DC 5V serving as the power supply voltage of the command I / F 701, the upper speaker 10a and It is possible to generate a DC 18V for driving the lower speaker 10b, and a NDC 24V voltage used as a reference for these DC voltages or for turning on the power monitor lamp.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 830 of the power supply device 800 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 710, the video control microcomputer 720, the VDP 730, the tone generator LSI 705, and various control circuits (741 to 744, 707, 708). These are reset. The power supply device 800 has a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for the VDP 730 using a general-purpose port included in the video control microcomputer 720. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 720 and the VDP 730 can be improved.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 functions as effect control means for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control device 600, and the display control means for controlling the display content displayed on the variable display device 35. And a function as sound output control means for outputting sound effects and the like from the speaker 10.

  The above is the configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Subsequently, the state of the special game state when the special figure variation display game in the game of the first embodiment of the present invention is a big hit, and the operation mode of the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b (general Power support).

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FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the aspect of the general power support according to the first embodiment of this invention. The general electric power support means that the game ball is placed in the second start winning opening 37b by controlling the winning probability of the general variable display game or the opening mode when the open / close member 37c is opened in the general variable display game. Control is performed to generate a state where it is easy to win, that is, a state advantageous to the player.

  At the time of ordinary power support, the winning probability of the normal map display game is set to a high probability (250/251). Furthermore, the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game is set to 1 second. When the win-win game is selected, the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is opened for 1.7 seconds three times.

  At the time of ordinary power support, the usual figure variation display game is executed with a short variation time (1 second) and won with high probability, so the opening / closing member 37c is frequently opened. Therefore, the game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening 37b, so that the second special figure variation display game is easily executed.

  On the other hand, at the normal time, the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is set to a low probability (25/251). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation display game is set to 10 seconds and the normal fluctuation display game is won, the opening / closing member 37c is opened for 5.1 seconds. In normal times, the winning probability of the normal variation display game is low and the variation time is long, so that the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is less frequently opened. In general, however, the winning probability of the normal map variable display game is about 1/251. However, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the normal map variable display game is won. The probability is set higher. Thereby, even during the normal time, it is likely that the game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening 37b and the second special figure variation display game is likely to be executed.

  In FIG. 6, two types of opening patterns are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of opening patterns may be provided. For example, when the normal time is in the low support state, the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b is opened more frequently than in the low support state, and the second start winning port 37b is higher than in the normal power support (high support state). A so-called medium support state in which the opening / closing member 37c is opened less frequently may be defined. Further, the variation time may be set according to the gaming state. Moreover, you may make the same pattern as the time of a normal electric power support at the time of a normal electric power release, and a normal time.

[Big win mode of special figure display game]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the special figure variation display game generates three types of big hits (special game state): 2R probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit, and 15R normal big hit.

  When the 2R probability variation big hit occurs, the opening / closing door 41a provided in the special variation winning device 41 is changed to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds), and the operation of returning to the closed state is performed twice (for two rounds). Thereafter, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot is set to a high probability, and the public power support is controlled until the next jackpot occurs. The 2R probability variable big hit is distributed with a probability of 50% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure variation display game. When a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the 2R probability change big hit does not occur.

  When the 15R probability variation big hit occurs, the open / close door 41a provided in the special variation prize winning device 41 changes to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds), and the operation of returning to the closed state is performed 15 times (for 15 rounds). After that, as in the case of 2R probability variation jackpot, the probability of jackpot occurrence is set to a high probability, and ordinary power support is performed until the next jackpot occurs. The 15R probability variable jackpot is distributed with a probability of 25% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure fluctuation display game, and is distributed with a probability of 75% when a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game. .

  When a 15R normal big hit occurs, the open / close door 41a provided in the special variable prize-winning device 41 changes to an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds), and the operation to return to the closed state opens and closes 15 times (for 15 rounds). After that, the probability of jackpot occurrence is set to a low probability, and ordinary power support is performed until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. The 15R normal jackpot is distributed with a probability of 25% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure fluctuation display game, and similarly with a probability of 25% when a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game. Sorted.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention is configured so that the 15R probability variable big hit that is most advantageous to the player can be easily selected in the case of a big hit in the second special figure variation display game. Yes. The second special figure variation display game is normally executed during the public power support. In addition, the start memory of the second special figure variation display game is digested in preference to the start memory of the first special figure variation display game. In addition, during the ordinary power support, when the start memory of the second special figure fluctuation display game is small so that the start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game is difficult to be digested (for example, the start memory number is 1 or 0). The fluctuation time is controlled to be long.

  Further, in the case of 15R normal big hit, the number of times of public power support may be set for each symbol. In addition, a case where there is no electric power support (so-called latent probability variation) may be set for the 2R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is set to a low probability may be set.

  For the sort of jackpot type, the selection rate shown in FIG. 5 is merely an example. For example, even when a jackpot occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game, 2R probability variation may be selected. . Furthermore, by setting the opening / closing time of the opening / closing door 41a of the special variation winning device 41 to be short, the player may be controlled to be suddenly changed (so-called surprise).

  Next, specific control by the game control device 600 will be described.

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 7A is a flowchart of the first half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of the latter half of the main processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The main process is started when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. For example, it is executed when a gaming machine is turned on to start business at a game hall or when a power failure is restored.

  When the main process is executed, the game control device 600 first prohibits interruption (step A1001). Next, interrupt vector setting processing for setting a vector address indicating a jump destination executed when an interrupt occurs is executed (step A1002). Furthermore, a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs is set (step A1003). Further, an interrupt processing mode is set (step A1004).

  Next, the game control device 600 stands by until the program of the payout control device (payout board) 640 is normally started (step A1005). For example, wait for 4 milliseconds. By controlling in this way, when the power is turned on, the game control device 600 is started first and the command is transmitted to the payout control device 640 before the start-up of the payout control device 640 is completed. , It can be avoided that the payout control device 640 misses the transmitted command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM (step A1006). Further, all output ports are set to off (no output) (step A1007). In addition, the serial port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 611 is set not to be used (step A1008). This is because the serial port is not used because parallel communication is performed with the payout control device 640 and the effect control device 700 in the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the initialization switch signal in the power supply device 800 is set to ON (step A1009). The initialization switch signal is a signal for setting whether or not to start a game in an initialized state when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  For example, if the power is turned off while the store is closed, etc., and the power is turned on when the store opens the next day, the initialization switch signal is set to ON so that the game starts in the initialized state. Is done. On the other hand, when the power is turned on again after a power failure, the initialization switch signal is turned off so that the game machine is not initialized in order to resume the game as close to the gaming state as possible before the power failure. Is set.

  When the initialization switch signal is set to OFF (the result of Step A1009 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether the data in the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal ( Step A1010 to Step A1013). More specifically, the power outage inspection area includes a power outage inspection area 1 and a power outage inspection area 2. The power failure inspection area 1 stores power failure inspection area check data 1, and the power failure inspection area 2 stores power failure inspection area check data 2. In the processing of step A1010 and step A1011, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 1 stored in the power failure inspection area 1 is normal. Similarly, in the processing of step A1012 and step A1013, it is checked whether or not the power failure inspection area check data 2 stored in the power failure inspection area 2 is normal.

  When it is determined that the power failure inspection area check data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM is normal (the result of Step A1013 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 calculates verification data called a checksum. A checksum calculation process is executed (step A1014).

  Then, the game control device 600 compares the checksum value calculated in the checksum calculation process with the checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step A1015), and whether these values match. Is determined (step A1016).

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the initialization switch signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1009 is “Y”), the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal (the result of Step A1011 or Step A1013 is “ N "), if the checksum value at power-off does not match the checksum value calculated in step A1014 (the result of step A1016 is" N "), step A1039 to step A1039 in FIG. The initialization process up to A1043 is executed. Details of the initialization process will be described later.

  When the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value at the time of power-off (the result of step A1016 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has executed the power failure processing normally, Processing for restoring the previous state is executed (step A1017 to step A1023 in FIG. 7B). First, an area in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment) in which information for determining whether or not the information at the time of a power failure has been normally stored is cleared (initialized). Specifically, all the power outage inspection areas are cleared (step A1017), and the area where the checksum is stored is cleared (step A1018). Further, an area for storing error-related information and information for monitoring fraud is reset (step A1019).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the game state at the time of the power failure is a high probability state from the area for storing the game state in the RWM (step A1020). If it is determined that the probability is not high (the result of Step A1020 is “N”), the processing after Step A1023 is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the power outage is a high probability state (the result of Step A1020 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the high probability notification flag to ON and sets the high probability. Save in the notification flag area (step A1021). Subsequently, the high-probability notification LED (third gaming state indicator 58) provided in the collective display device 50 is set to ON (lighted) (step A1022).

  Further, the game control device 600 transmits a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700 (step A1023). The special figure game process number is a number indicating the state of the special figure game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RWM when a power failure occurs. In this way, by transmitting the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number to the effect control device 700, the game can be resumed in a state as close as possible to before the power failure occurs.

  Here, a case where the initialization process is executed will be described. As described above, the initialization process is executed when a gaming machine that has been normally powered off is activated or when it cannot return to the state before the occurrence of a power failure.

  In the initialization process, the game control device 600 first clears all work areas before the access prohibited area (step A1039). Further, all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (step A1040). Then, the initial value for power-on is saved in the initialized area (step A1041).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 sets a time value corresponding to a period during which external information related to RWM clear is output (step A1042). Then, at the end of the initialization process, a command for turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 700 (step A1043), and the processes after step A1024 are executed.

  When the processing of step A1023B or step A1043 is completed, the gaming control device 600 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 611 (clock generator). Start (step A1024).

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 611. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 613 and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 611a to generate a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC circuit is activated, the game control device 600 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (step A1025). Specifically, the CPU 611a executes processing such as setting 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. Further, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of various corresponding initial value random numbers (step A1026). ). Thereafter, the game control device 600 permits an interrupt (step A1027).

  Note that the random number generation circuit in the CPU 611a of the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register is changed each time the power is turned on, and initial values of various initial value random numbers are based on the initial value of the soft random number register. By setting a value (start value), it becomes possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to acquire illegal random numbers. The various initial value random numbers include, for example, a random number for determining a big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, a big hit symbol random number 2), and a random number for determining a hit of the normal variation display game (win random number).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (step A1028). In the present embodiment, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software. Note that the source of various random numbers is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the big hit random number may be a software random number, or the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number may be a hardware random number. .

  Further, after the initial value random number update process is executed, the game control device 600 sets the number of times of checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 800 and read via the port and the data bus (step A1029). Normally, a value of 2 or more is set as the number of checks. It is possible to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred by checking the power failure monitoring signal. The game control device 600 determines whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step A1030). When the power failure monitoring signal is not ON, that is, when there is no power failure (the result of Step A1030 is “N”), the initial value random number update processing of Step A1028 is executed again, and the processing from Step A1028 to Step A1030 is performed. Repeated execution (loop processing).

  Further, by permitting an interrupt (step A1027) before the initial value random number update process (step A1028), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process can be executed with priority. It becomes possible. Accordingly, since the timer interrupt process cannot be executed until the execution of the initial value random number update process is completed, it is possible to avoid a shortage of time for executing various processes included in the interrupt process.

  In the initial value random number update process (step A1028), the initial value random number update process may be executed by a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. However, when the initial value random number update process is executed in the timer interrupt process, an interrupt is issued during the initial value random number update process in the main process in order to avoid executing the initial value random number update process in both processes. It is prohibited to release the interrupt after updating the initial random number. However, if the initial value random number update process is not executed in the timer interrupt process and the initial value random number update process is executed only in the main process as in this embodiment, the interrupt can be canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is no problem, and there is an advantage that the main processing is simplified.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON (the result of Step A1030 is “Y”), the game control device 600 continuously detects that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON. Determines whether the number of checks set in the process of step A1029 has been reached (step A1031). If the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on has not reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “N”), is the power failure monitoring signal turned on again? It is determined whether or not (step A1030). That is, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks.

  When the number of times that the game control device 600 has continuously detected that the power failure monitoring signal is set to ON has reached the number of checks (the result of step A1031 is “Y”), it is assumed that a power failure has occurred. Assuming that a power failure occurs, the process is executed (step A1032 to step A1038).

  The game control device 600 prohibits interruption (step A1032) and sets all output ports to off (step A1033). Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step A1034), and further, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step A1035).

  Furthermore, the game control device 600 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is turned off (step A1036), and saves (saves) the calculated checksum value in the checksum area of the RWM. (Step A1037). Finally, access to the RWM is prohibited so that the contents of the RWM are not changed (step A1038), and the system waits until the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off. In this way, by saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating and storing the checksum at the time of power-off, the information stored in the RWM before power-off is correctly backed up. It is possible to determine when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, 1 millisecond cycle) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 611a.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 600 first saves the register by moving the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM (step A1101). In this embodiment, a Z80 microcomputer is used as the game microcomputer. The Z80 microcomputer has a front register and a back register, and the processing in step A1101 can be implemented by saving the value held in the front register to the back register.

  Next, the game control device 600 takes in input signals from various sensors and switches inputted via the input unit 620, and executes an input process of reading the state of each input port (step A1102). The various sensors include a first start port switch 601, a second start port switch 602, a conventional gate switch 603, a count switch 605, and the like. In the input process, the input information is confirmed by performing chattering removal or the like on the input signal.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes output processing for transmitting output data related to game control set in various processes to the effect control device 700 and the payout control device 640 (step A1103). The output data is information for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid, and the solenoids to be controlled include, for example, a big prize opening solenoid 28 and a general electric solenoid 27. The output process also includes a process of outputting game data to an information collecting terminal device (not shown) that collects game data in the gaming machine.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a command transmission process for transmitting (outputting) the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 700, the payout control device 640, and the like (step A1104). Specifically, the effect control device 700 includes a change pattern designation command for designating the change pattern of the identification information in the special figure change display game, and a power failure recovery command for causing the effect control device 700 to execute the power failure recovery process when recovering from the power failure. Or a prize ball command specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device is sent to the payout control device 640.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a random number update process 1 for updating the jackpot symbol random number 1 and the jackpot symbol random number 2 (step A1105), and subsequently the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special diagram variation display game. Random number update processing 2 is executed (step A1106). In random number update processing 1 and random number update processing 2, in order to give randomness to various random numbers, the values of counters corresponding to various random numbers (big hit random number counter, hit random number counter, presentation determination random number counter, etc.) are incremented by one To do.

  After that, the game control device 600 executes a prize opening switch / error monitoring process for monitoring various prize opening switches and the like, and monitoring errors such as unauthorized opening of a frame (step A1107). The various winning opening switches include, for example, a first starting opening switch 601, a second starting opening switch 602, a gate switch 603, winning opening switches 604a to 604n, and a count switch 605. In the prize opening switch / error monitoring process, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from these switches. As for error monitoring, the front frame 5 and the glass frame 6 are targeted for unauthorized opening.

  Further, the game control device 600 executes a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game (step A1108). Details of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 600 performs a general game process for performing a process related to the general map variable display game (step A1109). The details of the usual game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a segment LED editing process for controlling the display contents of the segment LED for displaying the special figure variation game and various information related to the game (step A1110). Specifically, the parameters for outputting the results of the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game to the segment LED (for example, the collective display device 50) are edited.

  The game control device 600 checks a detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 23 or the vibration sensor switch 24 and executes a magnet error monitoring process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality (step A1111). When the occurrence of an abnormality is detected, a notification sound is output from the speaker 10 or the gaming state notification LED 12 is turned on to notify the outside.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes an external information editing process for editing various signals output from the external information terminal 660 (step A1112).

  Then, the game control device 600 clears the interrupt request and declares the end of the interrupt (step A1113). Thereafter, the register temporarily saved in the process of step A1101 is restored (step A1114), the interrupt and timer interrupt by the prohibited external device are permitted (step A1115), the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the main process Return to.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step A1108) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the special figure game process, input signal monitoring by the first start opening switch 601 and the second start opening switch 602, control of the entire process related to the special figure variation display game, and setting of display of the special figure (identification symbol, identification information) are set. Do.

  When the special game process is started, the game control device 600 first executes a start switch monitoring process for monitoring winnings of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602 (step A1201).

  In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins at the first start winning port 37a and the second start winning port 37b, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special figure variation display game based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-determination is made to pre-determine a game result based on a prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a count switch monitoring process (step A1202). In the count switch monitoring process, a game ball won in the special variable winning device 41 is detected by a count switch 605 provided in the special variable winning device 41, and the number of winning game balls is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the special figure game process timer has already expired or the special figure game process timer has expired as a result of updating (-1) the special figure game process timer. Is checked (step A1203). Note that the special figure game processing timer is set with an initial value of the variation time of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, and the value of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the process of step A1203. When the value of the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, it is determined that the time is up.

  If the special game process timer has not expired (the result of step A1204 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after step A1216.

  On the other hand, when the special game processing timer expires (the result of step A1204 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the special game to be branched to the process corresponding to the special game process number. The sequence branch table is set in the register (step A1205). Furthermore, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired based on the table (step A1206). Then, the return address after the branch process ends is saved in the stack area (step A1207), and the process is branched according to the game process number (step A1208).

  When the game process number is “0” (the result of step A1208 is “0”), the game control device 600 executes a special figure routine process (step A1209). The special chart routine process monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effects, sets the information necessary to execute the special figure fluctuation processing, etc. Do. Details of the special figure routine processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game process number is “1” (the result of step A1208 is “1”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure changing process (step A1210). In the special figure changing process, the stop display time of the identification information in the special figure changing display game, the setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “2” (the result of step A1208 is “2”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special figure display process (step A1211). In the special figure display process, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting according to the type of the big hit, the fanfare time corresponding to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set.

  When the game process number is “3” (the result of step A1208 is “3”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the fanfare / inter-interval process (step A1212). In the fanfare / interval processing, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, and the like are performed.

  When the game process number is “4” (the result of step A1208 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes a special winning opening opening process (step A1213). The processing during opening of the big prize opening is necessary to set an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the command of the big hit end screen if the big round is the final round, or to perform the big prize opening remaining ball processing Set information.

  When the game process number is “5” (the result of step A1208 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A1214). In the winning ball remaining ball processing, when the big hit round is the final round, the time for the remaining ball in the big winning mouth to be discharged is set, or the information necessary to perform the big hit end processing is set Or

  In the winning prize remaining ball process, information necessary for updating the special symbol process timer and performing the fanfare / interval process or the big hit end process is set. In addition, it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or a predetermined number (predetermined number) of game balls have been won in the big prize opening, and the opening / closing door 41a is closed when any of the conditions is met. To do. After this is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds, the special figure game process number is set to 6.

  When the game process number is “6” (the result of step A1208 is “6”), the game control device 600 executes a jackpot end process (step A1215). In the jackpot end process, information necessary for performing the special figure routine process in step A1209 is set.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) (step A1216). Subsequently, a symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special display 1 display 51) is executed (step A1217).

  Further, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the variation of symbols in the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) (step A1218). Subsequently, the symbol variation control process related to the collective display device 50 (special figure 2 display 52) is executed (step A1219).

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  When the start port switch monitoring process is started, the game control device 600 first sets a start port winning effect command transmitted when a game ball has won a first start winning port 37a (first start port). A table is prepared (step A1301). Furthermore, a table is prepared for setting information on hold due to the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a (step A1302).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 executes a special-purpose start port switch common process that is executed in common when a game ball wins the first start winning port 37a or the second start winning port 37b (step A1303). . The details of the special figure start port switch common process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in the game control device 600, the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device, opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b) is operating, that is, the opening / closing member 37c of the second starting winning port 37b is a game. It is checked whether or not the ball is open so that a winning of a ball is possible (step A1304). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (the result of step A1305 is “Y”), the processing after step A1308 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (the result of Step A1305 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether the number of fraudulent winnings at the second start winning award 37b is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number. Is checked (step A1306), and it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (step A1307).

  The illegal winning will be described in detail. The second start winning opening 37b cannot receive a game ball when the opening / closing member 37c is closed, and can receive a game ball only when the opening / closing member 37c is open. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, there is a high possibility that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in the closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, in the processing of step A1306 and step A1307, 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).

  When the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (the result of step A1307 is “Y”), the game control device 600 relates to the special figure variation display game as winning or invalidating of the game ball to the second start winning prize port 37b. The start port switch monitoring process is terminated without executing the process.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 prepares a table for setting the start opening prize effect command by the second start winning opening 37b when the number of fraud winning is less than the number of fraud determination (the result of Step A1307 is “N”). (Step A1308). Further, a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening 37b is prepared (step A1309), and the special figure start opening switch common process is executed (step A1310). Thereafter, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (step A1303, step A1310) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the special-purpose start port switch common process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure starting port switch common processing is when a signal is input from the first starting port switch 601 or the second starting port switch 602 because a game ball has won the first starting winning port 37a or the second starting winning port 37b. This process is executed in common.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether a signal is input from a monitored start port switch (for example, the first start port switch 601) of the first start port switch 601 and the second start port switch 602. (Step A1401, Step A1402). If no signal is input from the monitoring target start port switch (the result of step A1402 is "N"), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when a signal is input from the monitored start port switch (the result of step A1402 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the start port winning flag corresponding to the monitored start port switch to RWM. (Step A1403). Furthermore, the big hit random number extracted to the hard random number latch register corresponding to the monitoring target start port switch is loaded, and preparation for use in the subsequent processing is performed (step A1404).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 outputs the number of times information related to the number of times of winning in the start winning port corresponding to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 1 (start port signal output). Load) (step A1405). Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the loaded value, and it is checked whether or not the start port signal output count overflows (steps A1406 and A1407).

  When the start port signal output count does not overflow (the result of step A1407 is “N”), the game control device 600 sets the updated start port signal output count value to the RWM start port signal output count area. (Step A1408).

  The game control device 600 updates the update target corresponding to the monitored start port switch after the processing of step A1408 is completed or when the start port signal output count overflows (the result of step A1407 is “Y”). It is checked whether or not the number of special figure hold (starting memory) is less than the upper limit value (step A1409, step A1410).

  When the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (the result of step A1410 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets information corresponding to the winning detected by the start port switch. Specifically, first, 1 is added to the number of special figure reservations to be updated (for example, the number of special figure 1 reservations) (step A1411).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 prepares a decoration special figure holding number command. The decoration special figure reservation number command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part. More specifically, the game control device 600 first prepares a decoration special figure hold number command (MODE) for the start port switch to be monitored (step A1412), and further displays a special figure corresponding to the special figure hold number. A pending number command (ACTION) is prepared (step A1413). And the command setting process for transmitting the prepared special figure reservation number command to the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is performed (step A1414).

  Next, the game control device 600 calculates the address of the random number save area corresponding to the updated number of special figure hold (step A1415). Then, the big hit random number acquired in the process of step A1404 is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A1416). Further, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A1417). Thereafter, the prepared jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (step A1418).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 extracts the corresponding variation pattern random number 1, and saves the extracted value in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A1419). Similarly, the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area (step A1420). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random number 3 is extracted, and the extracted value is saved in the variation pattern random number 3 save area of the RWM (step A1421). The variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used, for example, for individually setting the variation patterns of the first half and the second half, or for executing a specific effect.

  Fluctuation pattern random numbers (variation patterns 1 to 3) for determining a variation pattern in the first or second special figure variation display game (including the execution time of the variation display game in variation display without various reach and reach), Unlike the big hit symbol random number which is updated by the software of the random number generation circuit, it is updated by the game control program. Note that the update of the variation pattern random number is not limited to being performed by the game control program, but may be performed by hardware or software of the random number generation circuit.

  Then, the game control device 600 loads a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the RWM in the process of step A1418, and executes the special figure hold information determination process (step A1422). Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of special figure hold is not less than the upper limit value (the result of step A1410 is “N”), the game control device 600 determines whether or not the monitored start port switch is the first start port switch 601. Check (step A1430, step A1431). When the monitoring target is the first start port switch 601 (the result of step A1431 is “Y”), a decoration special figure holding number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A1432), and command setting processing is executed (step S1431). A1433).

  On the other hand, when the monitoring target is not the first start port switch 601 (the result of Step A1431 is “N”), or the command setting process of Step A1433 is completed, the game control device 600 has a special figure start port switch. End common processing.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A1423) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 11) described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of special figure hold information determination processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on each start memory.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect (notice) is satisfied (step A1501), and determines whether or not the execution condition for the prefetch effect is satisfied (step A1502). The execution condition of the pre-reading effect is that when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 37a, there is no general power support and it is not in the special gaming state. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, the execution condition for the prefetch effect is always satisfied.

  If the execution condition for the prefetch effect is satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “Y”), the game control device 600 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether or not the pending start-up memory is a big hit. (Step A1503). The big hit determination process determines whether or not the result of the variable display game related to the start memory is a big hit by determining whether or not the big hit random number value included in the pending start memory matches the big hit determination value. judge.

  On the other hand, if the execution condition for the prefetch effect is not satisfied (the result of step A1502 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 ends the special figure hold information determination process. That is, in the case where the first start winning opening 37a is won and the ordinary power support is in progress or the big hit, the prefetching process for determining the result related information (game result information) corresponding to the start memory is not executed. Composed.

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A1503 is a jackpot (step A1504). If the determination result of the big hit determination process is not a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “N”), a deviation information table is set as a table for selecting the production contents (step A1507). And the process after step A1508 is performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (the result of step A1504 is “Y”), the game control device 600 uses the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the winning start port as the identification symbol at the time of the big hit. It is set as a table for identification (step A1505). In the jackpot symbol random number check table, a determination value of a random number indicating a distribution rate as to whether or not the jackpot is hit and an address of the jackpot information table corresponding to the determination value are defined.

  Further, the game control device 600 checks the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot symbol random number check table set in the process of step A1505, acquires and sets the corresponding jackpot symbol table (step A1506). In the jackpot information table, symbol information and a start opening winning symbol command are defined.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 acquires the symbol information from the jackpot information table set in the process of step A1506 or the loss information table set in the process of step A1507, and stores the symbol information in the symbol information area for work of the RWM. Save (step A1508).

  Then, the game control device 600 acquires the start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table and saves the start opening prize effect symbol command in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A1509).

  Next, the game control device 600 prepares a start opening prize flag corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored (step A1510), and prepares a target table for setting a start opening winning effect command (step A1511).

  Thereafter, the game control device 600 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information set for the start target to be monitored (step A1512). Subsequently, among the variation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game, after executing the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern (step A1513), the fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game. Is executed (step A1514).

  The latter half variation pattern setting process (step A1513) and the variation pattern setting process (step A1514) are processes for selecting one variation pattern from a plurality of variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the identification information. This is executed based on the variation pattern selected by the above process.

  Then, the game control device 600 calculates and prepares a variation (start opening prize effect) command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number (step A1515), and prepares the value of the second half variation number as a variation command (ACTION). (Step A1516), command setting processing is executed (Step A1517). Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded from the winning effect symbol command area and prepared (step A1518), and the command setting process is executed (step A1519). Thereafter, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in the processes of step A1515 and step A1516, and a start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in the process of step A1518, and a determination result (prefetch result) corresponding to the start memory is obtained. It is possible to notify the effect control device 700 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 700 changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on the fluctuation display device 35, and gives the player the result of the special figure fluctuation display game before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. Inform.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, details of the special figure routine process (step A1209) in the special figure game process described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure normal processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is 0 (step A1601, step A1602).

  When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of step A1602 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 checks whether or not the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A1603, step A1604). . Thus, by performing the special figure 2 reservation number check (step A1601) before the special figure 1 reservation number check (step A1603), it is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure variation display game. The second special figure fluctuation display game is preferentially executed.

  Furthermore, when the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (the result of Step A1604 is “Y”), the game control device 600 checks whether or not a customer waiting demonstration has already been started (Step A1605, Step A1606). ). If the customer waiting demo has not started, that is, if it has not been started (the result of step A1606 is “N”), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A1607). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A1608), and command setting processing is executed (step A1609).

  On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of step A1606 is “Y”), the game control device 600 has already set the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area, Since the demo command has already been transmitted to the effect control device 700, the processing after step A1610 is executed.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A1610). Specifically, a process of setting a processing number “0” related to the special figure routine processing, a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) for defining a big prize opening fraud monitoring period, and the like in the table is executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the game control device 600, when the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (the result of step A1602 is “N”), that is, the special figure variation display game is generated when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 37b. When it is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (step A1611). Then, a special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for second special-figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (step A1612). Specifically, in the table, a special figure game process number “1” related to the special figure changing process, information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, a test signal related to the change of the second special figure change display game, Information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game on the display 2 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, etc.) ) Etc. are executed. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In addition, when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (the result of step A1604 is “N”), the game control device 600 performs a special figure change display game by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 37a. When it is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is executed (step A1613).

  Then, the game control device 600 executes a special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A1614). Specifically, in the table, the special figure game process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, the test signal relating to the fluctuation of the first special figure, and the special figure 1 display Information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the device 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.), etc. Set. Thereafter, the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  The above is description of the process for performing a special figure fluctuation display game. Next, a process for executing the universal map display game will be described.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step A1109 in FIG. 8) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the usual game process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the usual game process, the input of the ordinary figure start gate 36 is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the display of the ordinary figure display is set.

  The game control device 600 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of a game ball to the gate switch 603 (step A2101). In the gate switch monitoring process, when a game ball passes through the usual figure starting gate 36, a winning random number (predetermined random number) for determining the winning (winning result) of the usual figure change display game is extracted. The gate switch monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 600 executes a general power prize winning switch monitoring process (step A2102). In the general electric winning switch monitoring process, the count number of the second starting switch 602 provided in the second starting winning opening 37b, that is, the number of game balls won in the second starting winning opening 37b is monitored.

  Next, the game control device 600 updates the usual game process timer by decrementing by 1, and checks whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A2103). Then, it is determined whether or not the usual game process timer has expired (step A2104).

  When it is determined that the usual game process timer has expired (the result of step A2104 is “Y”), the game control device 600 refers to the figure to be referred to when branching to the process corresponding to the usual game process number. A game sequence branch table is set (step A2105).

  The game control device 600 further acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number using the usual game sequence branch table (step A2106). Then, after the process corresponding to the usual game process number is completed, the return address as the return destination is saved in the stack area (step A2107). Thereafter, a process corresponding to the usual game process number is executed (step A2108).

  When the usual game process number is “0” (the result of step A2108 is “0”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the usual figure usual process (step A2109). The usual figure normal process monitors the start of fluctuation of the usual figure fluctuation display game, performs lottery of the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and sets information necessary for performing the process during the usual figure fluctuation. Note that the normal processing is described later with reference to FIG.

  When the usual game process number is “1” (the result of step A2108 is “1”), the game control device 600 executes a process for changing the usual figure (step A2110). In the process of changing the ordinary map, information necessary for performing the process of displaying the ordinary map is set.

  When the usual game process number is “2” (the result of step A2108 is “2”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure display process (step A2111). If the game result of the normal map change display game is a win, the processing during the normal map display is a setting of the opening time of the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning port 37b according to the general power support state, Set the information necessary to do

  When the usual game process number is “3” (the result of step A2108 is “3”), the game control device 600 executes the process during the usual figure (step A2112). The process for hitting the base map is a process for determining whether or not the hit of the base map fluctuation display game is completed, and setting information necessary for performing the baseball remaining ball process.

  When the usual game process number is “4” (the result of step A2108 is “4”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (step A2113). The baseball remaining ball process is a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the second start winning opening 37b to be discharged or the end of the baseball figure if the win round of the base map fluctuation display game is the final round. Set information necessary for processing.

  When the usual game process number is “5” (the result of step A2108 is “5”), the game control device 600 executes the usual figure end process (step A2114). In the usual figure end processing, information necessary for performing the usual figure usual processing (step A2109) is set.

  When the process corresponding to each process number is completed, the game control device 600 prepares a table for controlling the fluctuation of the general-purpose display 53 (step A2115), and executes the symbol fluctuation control process in the general-purpose display 53. (Step A2116).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the usual game process timer has not expired (the result of step A2104 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the processes after step A2115.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process (step A2101) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of gate switch monitoring processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the gate switch monitoring process, the game ball passing through the normal start gate 36 is monitored, and necessary processes are performed when the game ball passes.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether there is an input to the gate switch 603, that is, whether or not a game ball has passed through the usual start gate 36 (step A2201). Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the gate switch 603 (step A2202). If there is no input to the gate switch 603 (the result of step A2202 is “N”), this processing is terminated.

  When there is an input to the gate switch 603 (the result of step A2202 is “Y”), the game control device 600 determines whether the number of pending drawings (number of times of usual chart starting storage) is less than an upper limit value (for example, 4). Is checked (step A2203). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps is less than the upper limit value (step A2204). If the number of reserved maps is not less than the upper limit value (the result of step A2204 is “N”), If the value reaches the upper limit value, this process ends.

  The game control apparatus 600, when the number of pending drawings is less than the upper limit value (the result of step A2204 is “Y”), updates the number of held drawings by 1 (step A2205). Further, the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the usual number of reservations is calculated (step A2206).

  After that, the game control device 600 extracts a winning random number and saves the winning random number in the random number saving area (step A2207). As described above, the game control device 600 extracts a random number for determining the result of the normal-variation display game based on the fact that the game ball has passed the normal-view start gate 36, and stores the extracted random number. It functions as a random number storage means.

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes a general map hold information determination process for determining the result of the general map variable display game corresponding to the newly stored general map start memory (step A2208). Details of the general-purpose hold information determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Normal map hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the common map hold information determination process (step A2208) in the gate switch monitoring process described above will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the universal hold information determination process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The general map hold information determination process determines the result of the general map change display game in advance (before the execution of the general map change display game) based on the newly stored hit random number, and issues a command corresponding to the determination result. It transmits to the production control device 700. Therefore, the game control device 600 functions as a pre-determination unit that determines in advance the result of the common variable display game based on the random numbers stored in the random number storage unit.

  In addition, the effect control device 700 executes a predetermined prior effect based on the command received from the game control device 600. Therefore, the effect control device 700 functions as a prior effect means (second display control means) including notification of the result of the normal map display game.

  First, the game control device 600 sets a range of random numbers (upper limit determination value, lower limit determination value) determined to be a win in order to determine the result of the normal variation display game. First, it is determined whether or not the winning probability of the current normal map change display game is low (step A2301). For the range of random numbers determined to be a win, a different upper limit determination value is set according to the winning probability of the normal figure display game. The lower limit judgment value is set to the same value regardless of the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game.

  The game control device 600 sets the upper limit determination value at the time of the normal figure low probability when the winning probability of the normal figure change display game is low (the result of Step A2301 is “Y”) (Step A2302). On the other hand, if the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is not low (the result of step A2301 is “N”), that is, if the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is high, An upper limit judgment value is set (step A2303).

  Next, the game control device 600 loads a random number from the random number saving area (step A2304), and further sets a lower limit determination value (step A2305). Further, it is checked whether the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A2306), and it is determined whether it is less than the lower limit determination value (step A2307).

  In the case where the value of the loaded random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of Step A2307 is “N”), that is, the game control device 600 further sets the value of the random number per hit. It is checked whether it is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A2308). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is larger than the set upper limit determination value (step A2309). If the value of the winning random number is not larger than the set upper limit determination value (the result of Step A2309 is “N”), that is, if the value of the winning random number is less than or equal to the set upper limit determination value, the result of the normal fluctuation display game Therefore, the common figure pre-production command at the time of normal drawing is calculated and preparations for transmission to the production control device 700 are made (step A2310). Note that the common map advance effect command will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines that the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of Step A2307 is “Y”) or the value of the hit random number is larger than the upper limit value (the result of Step A2309). Is “Y”), the result of the usual figure variation display game is out of order, so that the usual figure pre-production command at the time of the usual figure deviation is calculated and prepared for transmission to the production control device 700 (step A2311).

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes a command setting process for transmitting the prepared general figure pre-production command to the production control device 700 (step A2312).

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general-purpose prior effect command according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The ordinary drawing pre-production command is composed of a MODE part and an ACTION part, like other commands. The MODE section determines that the command is an ordinary drawing advance effect command, and details are defined by the ACTION section.

  The effect control device 700 executes an effect corresponding to the result of the normal map change display game when receiving the general map advance effect command. The general map pre-production command is transmitted each time a new general map hold (per random number) is stored.

  In the first embodiment, there are two types of results of the universal variation display game, “win” or “out of”, but when multiple types of hits are defined, each win is supported. To calculate the common figure advance effect command. For example, when two types, that is, a long hit and a short hit of the opening / closing member 37c at the normal time are defined, different ordinary drawing advance effect commands are transmitted, and the effect control device 700 determines the opening time of the opening / closing member 37c. In the case of a long hit, a specific effect may be executed.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step A2109) in the aforementioned ordinary figure game process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a routine for ordinary processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (step A2401). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of usual drawings is 0 (step A2402). If the number of pending charts is 0 (the result of step A2402 is “Y”), the usual chart transition process is set to execute the usual chart routine process in the usual chart game process executed at the next timer interrupt. Process 1 is executed (step A2429). Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the winning probability of the general-purpose variable display game is low (step A2402: “N”) when the number of general-purpose holds is not 0 (step A2402). A2403).

  When the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is low (the result of step A2403 is “Y”), the game control device 600 sets the upper limit determination value for determining the result of the normal fluctuation display game as the upper limit determination value. A value at a low probability is set (step A2404). At this time, for example, 25 is set as the upper limit determination value.

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines the upper limit determination value at the high probability of the general map when the winning probability of the normal map variable display game is not low (the result of Step A2403 is “N”), that is, when the probability is high. Is set (step A2405). At this time, for example, 250 is set as the upper limit determination value.

  Next, the game control device 600 loads a hit random number from the random number save area (step A2406). Further, a lower limit determination value for determining the result of the normal fluctuation display game is set (step A2407). For example, 1 is set as the lower limit determination value. Therefore, if the range of the winning random number is from 0 to 250, the winning probability of the normal fluctuation display game is 250/251 at the high probability and 25/251 at the low probability.

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 checks whether or not the loaded hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A2408), and determines whether or not the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A2409).

  When the winning random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value (the result of Step A2409 is “N”), the game control device 600 further checks whether the winning random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (Step A2408). Is greater than the upper limit determination value (step A2409).

  When the winning random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of Step A2409 is “N”), that is, when the winning random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value, the game control device 600 Since the result is a win, the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step A2412). Further, a stop symbol number corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol is set (step A2413).

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 determines that the winning random number is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of Step A2409 is “Y”) or the winning random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of Step A2409 is “Y ”), The shift information is saved in the hit flag area (step A2414). Further, the stop symbol number corresponding to the disengagement is set as the normal symbol stop symbol (step A2415).

  As described above, the game control device 600 executes the general fluctuation display game (specific fluctuation display game) based on the random numbers stored in the random number save area (random number storage means), and the result of the general fluctuation display game The open / close member 37c (variable starting prize-winning device) functions as an open state control means based on the above. The above-described common map hold information determination process is performed before the execution of the general map change display game (except when there is no general map start memory and the normal map change display game is started immediately).

  Next, the game control device 600 clears the RWM hit random number save area to 0 (step A2416). Then, the stop symbol number set by the processing of step A2413 or step A2415 is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step A2417). Further, in order to transmit a signal corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol number to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 650, the signal corresponding to the general symbol stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A2418). ).

  Next, the game control device 600 shifts the winning random number save area (step A2419), and clears the empty area after the shift in the process of step A2419 (step A2420). In addition, the number of usual hold is decremented by 1 and updated (step A2421).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the power transmission support is in progress (step A2422). When the power transmission support is in progress (the result of step A2422 is “Y”), the fluctuation time during the power transmission support is set (step A2423). On the other hand, when the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of Step A2422 is “N”), the fluctuation time when there is no power transmission support is set (Step A2424). Then, the set variation time is saved in the usual game process timer area (step A2425).

  The game control device 600 calculates a command for notifying execution information (general game execution information) of the normal variation display game, and prepares to transmit it to the effect control device 700 (step A2426). And the command setting process for transmitting the prepared command to the production | presentation control apparatus 700 is performed (step A2427). The effect control device 700 can execute an effect corresponding to the contents of the normal map display game by receiving the command including the normal game execution information.

  Finally, the game control device 600 executes the process for changing the normal process transition so that the process for changing the normal figure is executed in the normal game process in the timer interrupt process to be executed next (step A2430). . Thereafter, the normal processing is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the result of the general-purpose variable display game is determined at the start of the execution of the general-purpose variable display game (determination of the hit random number). The result of the normal map display game may be determined. In this case, instead of transmitting the general map advance effect command based on the above-described general map hold information determination process, the general map advance effect command is transmitted based on the determination of the result of the normal map variable display game. You can do it.

  The control in the game control device 600 has been described above. Next, control by the effect control device 700 will be described.

[1st CPU main processing (production control device)]
Next, details of the main process executed by the effect control device 700 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of main processing executed by the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 710 of the effect control device 700 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The main process is executed when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  When the execution of the main process is started, the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 710 first prohibits interruption (step B1001). Next, the RAM 711 as a work area is cleared to 0 (step B1002), and CPU initialization processing is executed (step B1003). Thereafter, initial values necessary for executing various processes are set in the RAM 711 (step B1004), and a random number initialization process is executed (step B1005).

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 activates various interrupt timers for generating an interrupt at a predetermined timing (for example, 1 millisecond) (step B1006) and permits the interrupt (step B1007). When the interrupt is permitted, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 600 is executable.

  The main control microcomputer 710 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (step B1008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization process (step B1003) and monitors whether the CPU is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared after a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU is reset.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 detects an operation signal of the effect button 17 by the player or executes a process according to the detected signal (step B1009). Further, a game control command analysis process for analyzing the game control command received from the game control device 600 is executed (step B1010).

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a test mode process (step B1011). In the test mode process, an inspection command is received at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, and LED lighting or the like is inspected. Therefore, the test mode process is executed when the CPU is inspected at the time of factory shipment.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a 1st scene control process for controlling a scene (display content) to be displayed on the variable display device 35 based on the control command analyzed in the game control command analysis process (step B1010). (Step B1012). In the 1st scene control process, the display contents of the screen are controlled in an integrated manner. Also included is a pre-reading notice control process for informing in advance that a variable display game with a high expectation level of jackpot is executed. The first scene control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a gaming machine error monitoring process for monitoring the occurrence of an abnormality in the gaming machine 1 (step B1013). In addition to the abnormality relating to the effect control device 700, when a command for instructing error notification is received from the game control device 600, a predetermined process such as alarm sound notification is executed.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an effect command editing process for editing a command transmitted to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 720 (step B1014).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 10 (step B1015). In addition, a decoration control process for controlling decoration devices such as LEDs (board decoration device 10d, frame decoration device 21) is executed (step B1016), and effects such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid, movable illumination, etc. A motor / SOL control process for controlling the devices (board effect device 10f, frame effect device 22) is executed (step B1017).

  Finally, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as a production random number (step B1018), and returns to the process of step B1008. Thereafter, the processing from step B1008 to step B1018 is repeated.

[1st scene control processing]
Next, details of the 1st scene control process (step B1012) in the 1st main process described above will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the 1st scene control process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the testing mode (step B1101). In the case of the in-test mode (the result of step B1101 is “Y”), it is not necessary to actually perform the production control, and the 1st scene control process is terminated.

  When the gaming machine 1 is not in the testing mode (the result of Step B1101 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the scene change command transmitted from the gaming control device 600 has been received. (Step B1102). If the scene change command has not been received (the result of step B1102 is “N”), the processing after step B1107 is executed.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 has received the scene change command (the result of step B1102 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 acquires the updated (current) gaming state (step B1103). Further, it is determined whether or not a valid command is received (step B1104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the change destination scene matches the current gaming state. When the main control microcomputer 710 has not received a valid command (the result of Step B1104 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 executes the processing after Step B1107.

  When the main control microcomputer 710 receives a valid command (the result of step B1104 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 saves the received command in a predetermined area of the memory (RAM) (step B1105). Furthermore, an effect request flag is set (step B1106). The effect request flag is a flag indicating that it is time to change the scene, and a process according to whether or not the effect request flag is set is executed in the changing process (step B1111) described later.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 executes processing in accordance with the received command identifier (step B1107).

  When the received command is a “power-on command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power-on process (step B1108). In the power-on process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 is powered on is controlled.

  When the received command is a “power failure recovery command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a power failure recovery process (step B1109). In the power failure recovery process, the screen displayed when the gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure is controlled. It should be noted that no special process is executed when the customer waiting process is executed before the power failure.

  When the received command is a “customer waiting demo command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a customer waiting process (step B1110A). In the customer waiting process, the screen displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last execution of the variable display game is controlled. Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a composite notice area setting process (step B1110B).

  In the combined notice, the result of the usual variable display game is notified in advance to the composite notice effect area (second display area) provided in the display unit 35a of the variable display device 35. Further, as will be described later, it is also possible to notify the result of the special figure variation display game in advance in the composite notice effect area. In the composite notice area setting process, settings necessary for performing the composite notice are performed. Details of the composite notice area setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the received command is a “fluctuation pattern command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a changing process (step B1111). In the changing process, information necessary for displaying a scene corresponding to the set change pattern is acquired, and effect control corresponding to the set change pattern is performed. Details of the changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command is a “symbol stop command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol stop process (step B1112). In the symbol stop process, the symbol variation display is stopped at the specified symbol.

  When the received command is a “fanfare command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes fanfare processing (step B1113). In the fanfare process, a fanfare corresponding to the generated jackpot is output.

  When the received command is the “large-open / open n-th command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes the in-round processing (step B1114). In the round process, effect control during each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command is an “interval command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes interval processing (step B1115). In the interval process, effect control between each round in the special gaming state is performed.

  When the received command is an “ending command”, the main control microcomputer 710 executes an ending process (step B1116). In the ending process, effect control is performed when the special gaming state is finished.

  Subsequently, when the execution of the process based on each command is completed, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a symbol command reception process (step B1117). The symbol command includes information for designating a stop symbol.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a hold number command reception process (step B1118). The hold number command is a command for notifying the updated hold number. In the hold number command reception process, the hold display and the like are updated based on the received hold number.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a prefetch command reception process (step B1119). The pre-read command receiving process is a process of setting a hold display effect or the like based on a pre-design symbol command or the like.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a probability information command reception process (step B1120). The probability information command reception process is a process for setting a gaming state such as an internal probability based on the received probability information command. The probability information command includes, for example, a high accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / short time command, a low accuracy / no support command, and the like.

[Fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the changing process (step B1111) in the first scene control process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the changing process according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not an effect request flag is set (step B1201). When the effect request flag is set (the result of step B1201 is “Y”), various information is set.

  Specifically, the main control microcomputer 710 first clears PB (push button) information (step B1202). The PB (push button) information is input information by the effect button 17.

  Subsequently, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a movable body request (step B1203). That is, the operation mode of the movable illumination or the electric accessory is set according to the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes variation pattern information setting processing (step B1204). In the variation pattern information setting process, a stop symbol of the special figure variation display game is set, or a variation time and a notice effect are set based on the variation pattern command.

  Next, the main control microcomputer 710 executes random number seed initialization processing (step B1205). The random number seed initialization process is a process for initializing a random number seed used for determining the contents of the production.

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 sets a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B1206).

  Further, the main control microcomputer 710 executes a variation count management process for managing the variation count (step B1207). Furthermore, the variable time setting process for setting the variable time is executed (step B1208), and the effect request flag is cleared (step B1209).

  On the other hand, when the effect request flag is not set (the result of step B1201 is “N”), main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not to change the display effect state by the update timer. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the update timer is 0, that is, whether the time is up (step B1211).

  When the update timer expires (the result of step B1211 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets the next scene data set in the scene sequence table (step B1212).

  The main control microcomputer 710, after the process of step B1209 is completed, after the process of step B1212 is completed, or when the update timer has not expired (the result of step B1211 is “N”), the composite notice area A setting process is executed (step B1210). The composite notice area setting process is the same as the composite notice area setting process (step B1110B) in the first scene control process. Thereafter, the main control microcomputer 710 ends the changing process.

  As described above, the effect control device 700 is based on the change pattern command transmitted from the game control device 600, and the display control means (first display) performs effect control such as display related to the progress of the special figure change display game. Functioning as control means).

[Compound notice area setting process]
Next, the details of the composite notice area setting process (step B1110B, step B1210) in the above-described first scene control process and changing process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of composite notice area setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the combined notice area, a prior notice of the result of the common figure change display game and a notice of the special figure change display game are performed. In particular, by giving advance notice of the result of the usual variable display game, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged such as leaving the seat with the opening / closing member 37c being kept open.

  First, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not normal power support is in progress (step B1301). When the power transmission support is in progress (the result of step B1301 is “Y”), the processing after step B1311 for determining whether to notify the result of the special figure variation display game is executed. During normal power support, the result of the general map fluctuation display game is won with high probability (250/251) and there is no need to give advance notice of the result. . If the result of the special figure variation display game is not to be notified, the combined notification area setting process may be terminated when the power transmission support is in progress.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the combined notice effect area effect is being executed (step B1302) when the power transmission support is not being performed (the result of step B1301 is “N”). If the combined notice effect area effect is being executed (the result of step B1302 is “Y”), it is not necessary to execute the combined notice effect area effect in an overlapping manner, and thus this process ends.

  The main control microcomputer 710 confirms the received command (step B1303) and receives the general-purpose pre-stage effect command when the effect in the combined notice effect region is not being executed (the result of step B1302 is “N”). It is determined whether or not (step B1304). If the common figure pre-production command has not been received (the result of step B1304 is “N”), the general figure pre-production is not executed, and therefore, the processing after step B1311 is executed.

  If the main control microcomputer 710 has received the ordinary drawing advance effect command (the result of step B1304 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the content of the received ordinary figure advance effect command (step B1305). It is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a win (step B1306).

  The main control microcomputer 710 sets a general figure prior effect selection table corresponding to the win (step B1307) when the result of the normal figure change display game is a win (the result of step B1306 is "Y"). On the other hand, if the result of the normal map change display game is not successful (the result of step B1306 is “N”), the general map prior effect selection table corresponding to the loss is set (step B1308). The general drawing prior effect selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main control microcomputer 710 selects the general drawing pre-production based on the set general drawing pre-production selection table (step B1309). Further, it is determined whether or not to start execution of the selected ordinary figure pre-production (step B1310). If it is determined not to start the execution of the general drawing pre-production (the result of step B1310 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  Furthermore, when the ordinary drawing advance effect is not executed by this processing, when the ordinary drawing advance effect is not being executed, or when the ordinary power support is being performed, the special display variation display game is displayed on the entire display unit 35a or the combined notice effect region. The special figure production which is a notice is controlled.

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not it is the start time of the special-figure display game when the pre-drawing pre-production is not executed (the result of step B1310 is “N”) (step B1311). If it is not the start time of the special figure variation display game (the result of step B1311 is “N”), this process ends because it is not the execution time of the special figure effect.

  In the first embodiment, even if the special figure notice is executed just before the end of the special figure change display game, the player's expectation cannot be increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the special figure notice may be executed, or the SP reach may start at a high expectation.

  When it is the start time of the special figure fluctuation display game (the result of step B1311 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the final result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (step B1312). It is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game derives a big hit (step B1313).

  When the special figure fluctuation display game derives a big hit (the result of step B1313 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 sets a special figure effect selection table corresponding to the big hit (step B1314). On the other hand, if the special figure variation display game does not derive a big hit (the result of step B1313 is “N”), a special figure effect selection table corresponding to the loss is set (step B1315). The special drawing effect selection table will be described later with reference to FIG. Finally, a special drawing effect is selected based on the set table (step B1316), and this process ends.

[Normal figure pre-production selection table]
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a universal prior effect selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) has shown the kind of usual figure prior production. In the first embodiment of the present invention, two types of general drawing pre-production effects are defined: “general drawing pre-production pattern 1” and “general drawing pre-production pattern 2”. “Normal map pre-production pattern 1” indicates that the normal map variation display game has a low expectation of winning, and is easily selected when the normal map variation display game is out of play. On the other hand, “general map advance effect pattern 2” indicates that the normal map change display game has a higher expectation level than “general map advance effect pattern 1”, and the normal map change display game is winning. Easy to choose.

  Note that, as will be described later, even when the general figure advance effect pattern 1 is executed, the expectation that the normal figure variation display game will be hit is higher than the case where the normal figure advance effect is not executed. Execution of the prior performance itself increases the degree of expectation that the normal map variation display game will win.

  (B) is a general map prior effect selection table corresponding to the case where the normal map variable display game is won. In the first embodiment of the present invention, it is set so that the general drawing prior effect is more easily executed as the number of special figure reservations is smaller. In addition, since the table is set when the normal map change display game is won, the general figure advance effect pattern 2 having a high expectation is set to be selected with a higher probability than the normal figure advance effect pattern 1. ing.

  In particular, when the special figure hold number is 0 and the normal figure fluctuation display game is won, the player stops playing the game even though the normal figure fluctuation display game is won. In order to prevent it, it is set to always perform the ordinary drawing pre-production. In addition, when the special figure holding number is 0, it is possible to notify that the result of the normal map change display game is a win instead of executing the general map advance effect.

  On the other hand, if there is a large number of special figure hold, it is considered that the game will continue regardless of the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game. It is set to be difficult.

  Moreover, (C) is a general map prior effect selection table corresponding to the case where the normal map fluctuation display game is out of play. Compared to the case where the normal map change display game is won, the probability that the general map prior effect is executed is low. In addition, the general figure advance effect pattern 1 having a low expectation is selected with a higher probability than the normal figure advance effect pattern 2.

[Special drawing production selection table]
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a special drawing effect selection table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  (A) has shown the kind of special figure production. As the types of special figure effects according to the first embodiment of the present invention, three types of “special effect effects pattern 1”, “special effect effects pattern 2”, and “special effect effects pattern 3” are defined.

  “Special figure effect pattern 1” is a notice indicating that the degree of expectation of the special figure variation display game being executed (or started) is low. The “special drawing effect pattern 2” is a notice indicating that the expectation level of the special-figure variation display game being executed (or started) is high. The “special drawing effect pattern 1” and the “special drawing effect pattern 2” are notifying effects that are executed not only in the composite notice effect area but also in the entire display unit 35a of the variable display device 35.

  Further, the “special drawing effect pattern 3” is the same effect as the “pre-drawing prior effect pattern 2” described above, and the effect is executed in the composite notice effect region. The “special drawing effect pattern 3” is a camouflage for preventing the fact that the drawing is based on the special drawing change display game, such as the number of holdings of the special drawing, the start timing of the normal drawing change, and the like.

  (B) is a special figure production | presentation selection table corresponding to the case where a special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Since it is used when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game, the “special drawing effect pattern 2” having a high expectation is easily selected. Moreover, it is configured such that the special figure effect is more easily executed as the number of ordinary map holds increases.

  (C) is a special figure production | presentation selection table corresponding to the case where a special figure fluctuation display game is off. Since the special figure variation display game is used when the game is out of play, the special figure effect is less likely to be executed as compared with the case where a big hit occurs. In addition, “special drawing effect pattern 1” with low expectation is easily selected.

  Furthermore, the special drawing effect pattern 3 is configured to be difficult to be executed regardless of the result of the special drawing variation display game. This is because the special figure notice in the composite notice effect area is an additional effect, and the selection rate is set to be low as a whole. In addition, the selection rate of the effect pattern which performs the special figure notice in the composite notice effect area may be increased, or the kind of effect pattern may be increased without adding the special figure notice in the composite notice effect area.

[Example of production]
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect in the composite notice effect region according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 25 shows performance patterns (A) to (C) in a state in which the game ball passes through the normal chart start gate 36 in the state where the number of reserved general drawings is 1, and the number of reserved general drawings is two.

  The effect pattern (A) shows a case where the general map prior effect 1 with a low expectation level for winning the normal map change display game is selected. When the production in the composite notice effect area is started, the display contents are sequentially switched, and the character corresponding to the usual figure advance effect 1 is displayed in the composite notice effect area. After that, the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game (based on the usual figure hold generated when the number of ordinary figure holds becomes 2) is lost, and the normal fluctuation display is restored.

  The effect pattern (B) shows a case where the normal map advance effect 2 with a high expectation level in which the normal map change display game is won is selected. When the effect in the composite notice effect area is started, the display contents are sequentially switched, and the character corresponding to the usual figure pre-effect 2 is displayed in the compound notice effect area. After that, the result of the usual figure change display game (based on the usual figure hold generated when the number of usual figure holds becomes 2) is won, and the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is opened. At this time, it is notified that the opening / closing member 37c has been opened (display of “chance!”). Then, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 37b, and the start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game is accumulated.

  The effect pattern (C) shows a case where the special figure effect pattern 3 which is not the advance notice for the normal figure change display game but the advance notice of the special figure change display game is selected. As shown in FIG. 24A, the special figure effect pattern 3 is a notice effect related to the special figure variation display game being executed, and is executed in the composite notice effect area. In the first embodiment of the present invention, after the display contents are sequentially switched in the same manner as the general figure pre-production, “Intense heat” is displayed in the composite notice production area, and the expectation of the special figure variation display game being executed is expected. The degree is higher than normal. When a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game being executed, the special gaming state is started.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 26 is a time chart for explaining the process of the effects relating to the universal map display game according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 26 corresponds to the effect pattern (B) of FIG. 25, and shows a case where a general map advance effect is executed and the result of the normal map variable display game is a win.

  First, in the state where the number of hold of the general map is 1, a hold where the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit occurs at time t1, and the general map advance effect which is a pre-reading advance notice of the general map variation display game is executed. At this time, another map change display game is executed before the actual map change display game that is actually won. Just do it.

  Then, at time t2, a general map change display game is started corresponding to the general map hold storage in which the general map advance effect is executed, and ends at time t3. Thereafter, the ordinary power (opening / closing member 37b) is opened (opened / closed) until time t4. While the ordinary power is open, the ordinary power open / close notification effect (see FIG. 25) is executed.

[Example of composite notice effect area display position]
In the example shown in FIG. 25, the composite notice effect area is located above the identification symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display position of the composite notice effect area according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In (1), the display position of the composite notice effect area is set corresponding to the position of the gate on the board. Specifically, when the normal start gate 36 is arranged on the left side of the game board, the composite notice effect area is arranged on the left side of the display unit. On the other hand, when it is arranged on the right side of the game board, the composite notice effect area is arranged on the right side of the display unit.

  In addition, when the normal start gates are arranged at the two left and right sides of the game board, the composite notice effect area may be arranged in accordance with the general start gate to be aimed by the player according to the game state. Good.

  In (2), the arrangement of the composite notice effect area is changed according to the gaming state. For example, when the number of special figure reservations is small, the composite notice effect area is displayed large in the center of the screen in order to prompt the user to increase the special figure storage. On the other hand, when the number of special figure reservations is large, a composite notice effect area is arranged at the corner of the screen so that the user can concentrate on the special figure variation display game.

  In (3), when the special figure effect is executed (especially when the above-described special figure effect pattern 3 is executed), control is performed so that the notice is displayed inside and outside the composite notice effect area. For example, after first displaying the characters “Intense fever” in the composite notice effect area, the characters “Intense fever” are outside the compound notice effect area, that is, in areas other than the compound notice effect area in the display unit 35a (first display). 1 display area), and control to notify that the expectation level of the special figure variation display game is high, or display so that the characters of “hot” enter or exit the combined notice effect area, After that, it is possible to control so that the special figure change display game is a big hit when it comes out of the composite notice effect area and is displayed in the center of the display unit, and the normal figure change display game becomes a win when returning to the compound notice effect area. .

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the combined notice effect that can execute the advance notice of the general-purpose variable display game on the variable display device 35 that produces effects related to the special figure variable display game. By providing the area, the display area of the variable display device 35 displays the notice of the two variable display games that are the object of the player's interest, making it easier to attract the player's interest and increasing the interest. be able to.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since it is determined in advance (at the timing when the game ball passes through the normal start gate 36) whether or not the open / close member 37c is opened, It is possible to notify that the open state occurs before the open state occurs. Further, it is possible to secure a sufficient time from the prior notification until the opening / closing member 37c is actually opened / closed, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in effect setting.

  Furthermore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a general-purpose variable display game regarding whether or not to enter an open state after the end of the variable display game (at a timing at which the player leaves the seat). Even if it is performed, in order to notify in advance that an open state will occur, it is possible not to give the player a disadvantage such as leaving the seat in a state where the occurrence of the open state is refrained it can.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the advance notice of the special figure variation display game can be performed with a predetermined probability in the composite advance notice effect area, which notice is executed by the player. Expectation can enhance interest.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
The gaming state according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a probability variation state and a normal state as the gaming state, but a case will be described in which the gaming state further includes a latent probability variation state.

[Big win mode of special figure display game]
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game of the modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, in the special figure variation display game, three types of big hits (special game state) are generated: 5R probability change big hit, 15R probability change big hit, 5R normal big hit.

  When the 15R probability variable big hit occurs, it is the same as in the first embodiment, and the open / close door 41a provided in the special variable prize-winning device 41 opens and closes for 15 rounds. It will be in the public power support state until the next big hit occurs. The 15R probability variable jackpot is distributed with a probability of 25% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure fluctuation display game, and is distributed with a probability of 75% when a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game. .

  When a 5R probability variable jackpot occurs, a special gaming state occurs in which the door 41a opens and closes for five rounds, and the probability of jackpot after the special gaming state ends is set to a high probability. In addition, when the 5R probability variation big hit occurs in a state where the occurrence probability of the big hit is set to a high probability, the power transmission support state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when 5R probability variation big hit occurs in a state where the occurrence probability of the big hit is set to a low probability, it becomes a normal state without general power support. Further, the 5R probability variable big hit is distributed with a probability of 50% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure variation display game. When a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game, the 5R probability variable big hit is set not to occur, but a 5R probability variable big hit may be generated.

  When a 5R normal jackpot occurs, a special game state in which the open / close door 41a opens and closes for five rounds occurs, and the probability of jackpot after the special game state ends is set to a low probability. In addition, when a 5R normal big hit occurs in a state where the occurrence probability of the big hit is set to a high probability, the normal power support state is set until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. In addition, when a 5R normal big hit occurs in a state where the occurrence probability of the big hit is set to a low probability, the normal state without the ordinary power support is set. Furthermore, the 5R normal big hit is distributed with a probability of 25% when a big hit occurs in the first special figure fluctuation display game, and 25% is similarly given when a big hit occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game. Sorted by probability.

  Further, when a 5R probability variation big hit or a 5R normal big hit occurs, the player shifts to a probability unknown (ambiguous) mode in which the winning probability of the special figure variation display game cannot be recognized (is difficult to recognize). Specifically, if the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation display game is low and the 5R probability change big hit occurs, the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes high probability in the absence of the ordinary power support (so-called latent probability variation). ). Similarly, when a 5R normal jackpot occurs, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game becomes low (still) without the support for ordinary power. When a 5R probability variable big hit or 5R normal big hit occurs, the winning probability of the special figure variation display game will be the same regardless of the case, and the player changes the game state by setting the production mode to the unknown probability (ambiguous) mode. It can be made unrecognizable (difficult to recognize).

  Even if the 5R probability variation big hit or 5R normal big hit occurs when the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation display game is high, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state ends. During this time, the game proceeds in the same manner. At this time, by setting the effect mode to the probability unknown mode, it is possible to make the player unable to recognize (hard to recognize) the gaming state as in the case where the winning probability of the special figure variation display game is low.

  In addition to the 5R probability variable big hit, in addition to the 5R normal big hit, a game state in which the open / close door 41a opens and closes as in the case of the 5R normal variable big hit or the 5R normal big hit is generated, and the winning probability of the special figure variable display game does not change (the condition device By implementing a small hit (without operation), it may be more difficult for the player to recognize the gaming state.

[Mode of power transmission support]
FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an aspect of the general electric power support according to the modification of the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of public power release patterns are defined during normal power support and during normal operation. Specifically, at the time of ordinary power support, the winning probability of the normal map variable display game is set to a high probability (250/251), and the variable time of the normal map variable display game is set to 1 second. This is the same as the embodiment. In the case of winning the normal variation display game, in addition to the case where the opening and closing member 37c of the second start winning opening 37b is opened for 1.7 seconds three times, the opening for 0.85 seconds may be repeated six times. Is defined. In this way, by defining a plurality of power transmission opening patterns at the time of power transmission support, it becomes difficult to stop the game ball from being released at the timing when the opening and closing member 37c is in the closed state. It becomes possible to correct the resulting disparity between players.

  Further, during normal times, as in the first embodiment, the case where the opening / closing member 37c of the second start winning prize opening 37b is opened for 5.1 seconds is defined as the case where the opening / closing member 37c is opened for 0.5 seconds. . An open pattern that is opened for 0.5 seconds functions as a trick when it is opened for 5.1 seconds.

  In addition to the normal electricity release pattern shown in FIG. 29, another ordinary electricity release pattern may be defined. Moreover, it is good also as one type of a public power release pattern in any one state. In addition, a plurality of public power open patterns defined for each state may be selected equally, or a specific pattern may be selected at a high rate. Further, it may be combined with one or a plurality of medium support states with different normal probability and normal time.

[Normal figure pre-production selection table]
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a general-purpose prior effect selection table corresponding to the latent probability change and hit occurrence according to the first embodiment of this invention. Except for the case of the latent probability change, the common figure prior effect selection table of the first embodiment is used. Further, the contents of the usual map advance effect pattern are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the latent probability changing state, since the probability that a big hit will occur in the special figure variation display game is high, the opening notification of the opening / closing member 37c is performed so that the second special figure fluctuation display game advantageous to the player can be easily executed. It is configured to be easily broken. By configuring in this way, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained, so that the game can be prevented from being stopped during the latent probability change. In particular, when the special figure holding number is 0 and a win occurs in the normal figure change display game, as shown in FIG. 30, the normal figure prior effect pattern 2 is executed 100%. At this time, it may be informed that the winning will surely occur in the normal map display game.

  In addition, in the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, not only the case of latent probability change but also the general-purpose prior effect selection table shown in FIG. 30 in the case of the probability unknown (ambiguous) mode. In addition, after the predetermined number of special figure change display games have been executed, the general-purpose prior effect selection table shown in FIG. 30 may be used only in the case of 5R probability change big hit. The predetermined number of times at this time may be 100 times that is the number of times the normal power support state is continued when the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state and a 5R normal jackpot occurs.

  In addition, when the normal map change display game is out of place, even if it is a latent probability change, the normal general chart prior effect selection table (FIG. 23C) shown in the first embodiment is used. . In this case, it is also possible to use a normal drawing pre-effect selection table set so that the execution probability of the pre-effect is higher than the normal drawing pre-effect selection table shown in FIG.

[Compound notice area setting process]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of composite notice area setting processing according to a modification of the first embodiment of this invention. Compared with the composite advance notice area setting process of the first embodiment, the composite advance notice area setting process of the modification of the first embodiment is different in that a process in the case of changing the latent probability is added. .

  The processing from step B1301 to step B1306 is the same as the composite notice area setting processing of the first embodiment. If the result of the normal-variation display game is a win (the result of step B1306 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 further determines whether or not the latent probability is changing (step B2301). If the latent probability change is in progress (the result of step B2301 is “Y”), the general-purpose prior effect selection table (FIG. 30) corresponding to the hit (latent probability change) is set (step B2302). Other processes, that is, the processes after Step B1307 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Effects of Modification of First Embodiment]
As described above, according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect in the composite effect area even in the case of the latent probability change, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Furthermore, by increasing the frequency of advance notification when a normal fluctuation display game is won during the latent probability change, it is possible to prevent the player from ending the game despite the latent probability change. it can.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the second special figure fluctuation display game is controlled to be executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game, but in the second embodiment, The special figure variation display game is configured to be executed in the order of winning in the start winning opening.

[Big win mode of special figure display game]
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining a mode (special game state) when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game of the modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the selection ratio for each big hit is the same. Is set to

  Referring to FIG. 32, the types of jackpots are 5R probability variation jackpots, 15R probability variation jackpots, and 5R normal jackpots, as in the modification of the first embodiment. For each jackpot, the special figure probability after the jackpot and the public power support after the jackpot are set in the same way.

  Further, in the second embodiment, even if the number of special figure start memory for executing the second special figure fluctuation display game is reduced, the special figure fluctuation display game of the first embodiment is reduced. The same fluctuation time is set without distinguishing between the first special figure start memory and the second special figure start memory without increasing the fluctuation time when the result is out of place.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game when the second special figure start memory number is 0 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fluctuation time of 10 to 100 seconds is set regardless of whether the second special figure fluctuation display game has priority. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a big hit, the fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds when the second special figure start memory is preferentially consumed. When the special figure start memory is not preferentially digested, the variation time is set to 2 seconds. Accordingly, when the second special figure start memory is not digested preferentially as in the second embodiment, the start memory is digested faster than the second special figure start memory is preferentially digested. Become.

  Here, in the second embodiment, the start-up memory is digested faster than in the first embodiment. Therefore, even during the normal power support, the special-purpose start-up memory is 0, There is an increased possibility that the execution of the figure variation display game and the effect based on the special figure variation display game are interrupted. Depending on the gaming machine, during normal power support, assuming that the special figure fluctuation display game is always running, there may be an effect by displaying a movie with continuous display contents. If this is interrupted, there is a risk that the interest or tension of the game will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special figure start memory becomes 0 during the ordinary electric power support and the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be executed, the above effect is taken over based on the common figure fluctuation display game. Like to do.

  Next, the processing procedure of the second embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, a description will be given focusing on a procedure that is different from the first embodiment because execution of the second special figure variation display game is not prioritized.

[Special processing for start of special figure]
First, the special figure starting port common processing will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the special figure start port common process according to the second embodiment of this invention. As described above, in the second embodiment, since the second special figure start memory is not preferentially digested, the process of transmitting the decoration special figure hold number command when there is an input to the first start port switch 601. (Processing from Step A1430 to Step A1433 in FIG. 11) is not executed. In addition, in order to specify the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, a process of setting a fluctuation order is included after the process of step A1423.

  Specifically, when the special figure hold information determination process (step A1423) is completed, the game control device 600 loads the target start winning flag as the change order flag (step A1440). Then, the address of the change order flag saving area corresponding to the total (total number of holds) of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is calculated (step A1441). Then, the change order flag loaded in the process of step A1440 is saved at the calculated address in the change order flag saving area (step A1442).

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the special figure routine processing will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure routine processing according to the second embodiment of this invention. In the first embodiment, the second special figure start memory is preferentially digested, but in the second embodiment, based on the change order flag saved in step A1442 of the special figure start port switch common process. Then, the special figure variation display game is executed.

  The game control device 600 first checks whether the total number of holds, which is the sum of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, is 0 (step A3601). Then, it is determined whether or not the total number of holds is 0 (step A3602). When the number of suspensions is 0 (the result of step A3602 is “Y”), the process for starting the customer waiting demonstration after step A1605 is executed as in the first embodiment.

  The game control apparatus 600 loads the change order flag from the change order flag saving area (step A3603) when the number of pending is not 0 (the result of step A3602 is “N”). Then, it is determined whether or not the change order flag is a flag indicating the start of change of the first special figure change display game (steps A3604 and A3605).

  When the change order flag indicates the start of change of the first special figure change display game (the result of Step A3605 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 600 executes special figure 1 change start processing 1 (Step A1613). . After that, the special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (step A1614).

  On the other hand, when the change order flag does not indicate the start of change of the first special figure change display game (the result of step A3605 is “N”), the game control apparatus 600 executes the special figure 2 change start process 1 ( Step A1611). After that, the special-fluctuation changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special-figure changing process is executed (step A1612). Note that the specific processing contents from step A1611 to step A1614 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Normal game processing]
Next, the ordinary game process will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the usual game process according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that the normal game information command setting process is executed before the process of step A2115.

  The general game information command setting process generates a command corresponding to the progress status, game state, etc. of the general variable display game, and performs settings for transmission to the effect control device 700. Accordingly, since the usual game information command is transmitted every time the ordinary game process is executed, it is possible to notify the effect control device 700 of detailed information such as the progress status and game state of the ordinary figure display game. It becomes.

[Normal game information command setting process]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the general game information command setting process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the game control device 600 confirms the number of reserved drawings (step A2501). Next, a general map hold number command corresponding to the general map hold number is calculated and prepared for transmission to the effect control device 700 (step A2502).

  Subsequently, the game control device 600 confirms the usual game process number (step A2503). The usual game process number is the same as the process number in the usual game process. Further, a usual game information command corresponding to the usual game process number is calculated and prepared (step A2504).

  Next, the game control device 600 determines whether or not the normal-variation display game is being won (step A2505). If the normal display game is not hit (the result of step A2505 is “N”), command setting processing is executed for the prepared command (step A2510).

  On the other hand, the game control device 600 confirms the open state of the general electric power (step A2506) when the normal figure change display game is hit (the result of step A2505 is “Y”), and the normal electric power is open (opening / closing member). It is determined whether or not 37c is in an open state (step A2507).

  The game control apparatus 600 calculates and prepares a common power state command corresponding to the time when the normal power is released when the normal power is open (the result of Step A2507 is “Y”). On the other hand, if the power transmission is not open (the result of step A2507 is “Y”), the power transmission status command corresponding to the time when the power transmission is not open is calculated and prepared (step A2509). Finally, command setting processing is executed for the prepared command (step A2510).

  The command transmitted in the usual game information command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a command transmitted in the general game information command setting process according to the second embodiment of this invention. As described above, the command transmitted from the game control device 600 to the effect control device 700 is composed of the MODE unit and the ACTION unit.

  In the universal figure hold number command prepared in the process of step A2502 of the common figure game information command setting process, the MODE portion is set to “FAH”, and the ACTION portion is defined according to the number of hold. Since the number of reserved maps is a value from 0 to 4, an ACTION section corresponding to each value is defined.

  In the general game information command prepared in the process of step A2504 of the general game information command setting process, the MODE part is set to “FBH”, and the ACTION part is defined according to the general game process number. In the ACTION section, values are set in correspondence with information indicating whether or not the normal fluctuation display game is being executed and information corresponding to the progress of the normal fluctuation display game.

  More specifically, the general game information command 1 indicating that the normal map variation display game is in the non-execution state corresponds to the normal map normal process corresponding to the general game process number 1. Note that after the ordinary game information command 1 is transmitted, it may be controlled not to transmit until the other ordinary game information command is transmitted.

  Further, the general game information command 2 indicating that the normal map change display game is in an execution state corresponds to a normal map changing process corresponding to the normal game process number 2. The universal game information command 3 indicating that the universal map display game is being displayed corresponds to the universal map display process corresponding to the universal game process number 3. In the general game information command 4 indicating that the normal map change display game is being hit, the normal map hit processing corresponding to the normal game processing numbers 3 to 5, the normal afterimage ball process, and the normal map end process Corresponding to

  The general command state command prepared in the processing of step A2508 of the general game information command setting processing is the general command state command 1, which is set to “FCH” in the MODE portion and “11H” in the ACTION portion. Is done. The normal map state command 1 indicates that the normal map fluctuation display game is in a hit state and that the normal power is open. On the other hand, the normal state command prepared in the process of step A2509 is the general state command 2, and “FCH” is set in the MODE portion and “12H” is set in the ACTION portion. The normal state command 2 indicates that the normal state change display game is in a winning state and is not being opened.

  The effect control device 700 receives a command indicating the state of the general fluctuation display game as shown in FIG. 38 and performs the corresponding effect. Next, processing in the effect control device 700 will be described. A description of processes common to the first embodiment is omitted.

[1st scene control processing]
First, the 1st scene control process will be described. The 1st main process for executing the 1st scene control process is the same as that in the first embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the first scene control process according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The difference from the 1st scene control process of the first embodiment is that, when a customer waiting demo command is received, a normal game reflecting process instead of the composite notice area setting process after the customer waiting process (step B1110A). (Step B1110C) is executed. The usual game reflection process is a process of reflecting the state of the usual figure display game in the effect executed in the fluctuation display device 35. Details of the normal game reflection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Normal game reflection process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the general game reflection process according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a normal game reflection effect executed in the normal game reflection process according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  When the ordinary game reflection process is executed, the main control microcomputer 710 of the effect control device 700 first determines whether or not the ordinary power support is in progress (step B2501). If the power transmission support is not in progress (the result of step B2501 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  Note that when the power transmission support is not being performed, an effect using the composite notice effect region may be executed as in the first embodiment. Even in the second embodiment in which the second special figure fluctuation display game is more advantageous than the first special figure fluctuation display game and does not easily generate a big hit, the second start prize winning opening 37b has a game. The number of holds can be increased by winning the ball.

  The main control microcomputer 710 determines whether or not the ordinary game reflection effect is being executed (step B2502) when the ordinary power support is in progress (the result of step B2501 is “Y”). When the usual game reflection effect is being executed (the result of step B2502 is “Y”), it is not necessary to further execute the usual game reflection effect, and thus this processing is terminated.

  If the normal game reflection effect is not being executed (the result of step B2502 is “N”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the general map hold number command (step B2503). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (step B2504). In the case where the number of held ordinary drawings is 0 (step B2504), the ordinary game reflecting effect pattern 1 is set as the ordinary game reflecting effect (step B2505). In the ordinary game reflection effect pattern 1, an effect that prompts the occurrence of an ordinary figure hold (an ordinary figure start memory) is executed. By generating the usual figure hold, a state where it is easy to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 37b occurs, and as a result, a special figure start memory is also generated, and the game proceeds.

  The main control microcomputer 710 confirms the general game information command (step B2507) when the number of normal maps is not 0 (the result of step B2504 is “Y”). Then, it is determined whether or not the received ordinary game information command is the ordinary game information command 2 (step B2507). If the usual game information command 2 has been received (the result of step B2507 is “Y”), the usual game reflection effect pattern 2 is set as the usual game reflection effect (step B2508). In the usual game reflection effect pattern 2, an effect that changes the display contents based on the fact that the usual figure fluctuation display game is being executed is executed.

  If the main game microcomputer 710 has not received the usual game information command 2 (the result of step B2507 is “N”), whether the received ordinary game information command is the ordinary game information command 4 or not. Is determined (step B2509). If the usual game information command 4 has not been received (the result of step B2509 is “N”), the usual figure fluctuation display game has not been executed (ordinary figure game information command 1), or the usual figure fluctuation display Since the game is being displayed (ordinary game information command 3), the present process is terminated without executing the ordinary game reflection effect.

  On the other hand, when the main game microcomputer 710 has received the general game information command 4 (the result of step B2509 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 confirms the general power status command (step B2510). Then, it is determined whether or not the received normal power status command is the normal power status command 1 (step B2511).

  When the received normal power status command is the normal power status command 1 (the result of step B2511 is “Y”), the main control microcomputer 710 uses the normal game reflection effect pattern 3 as the normal game reflection effect. Set (step B2512). Since the normal power status command 1 is transmitted when the open / close member 37c is in the open state, an effect of changing the display content based on the fact that the normal power status is open is executed.

  On the other hand, the main control microcomputer 710 determines that the received normal power status command is not the normal power status command 1 (result of Step B2511 is “Y”), that is, the received normal power status command is the normal power status command 2. In this case, the usual game reflection effect pattern 4 is set as the usual game reflection effect (step B2513). Since the normal power status command 2 is transmitted when the opening / closing member 37c is not in the open state, an effect of changing the display content based on the fact that the normal power is not open is executed.

[Example of production]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general game reflection effect according to the second embodiment of this invention. The white circle hold display indicates the start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the black circle hold display indicates the start memory of the second special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, the state shown in FIG.

  In the state shown in the screen (A), one start memory for executing the first special figure fluctuation display game and one start memory for executing the second special figure fluctuation display game are stored. The game is running.

  Thereafter, the screen (B) is in a state after the start memory of the special figure variation display game has been exhausted. At this time, in the first embodiment, the screen remains stopped until a game ball is newly won at the start winning opening, and the customer waiting demonstration is started after a predetermined time. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, at this time, as shown below, a normal game reflection effect reflecting the execution status of the normal variable display game is executed.

  First, in the case where the number of ordinary drawings on hold is 0 (the result of step B2504 is “Y”), as shown in the screen (C1), the ordinary game reflecting effect of the ordinary game reflecting effect pattern 1 is executed. . In the usual game reflection effect pattern 1, an effect that two characters confront each other is executed, and it is suggested to encourage the occurrence of the usual figure hold.

  Next, when the usual game display game is executed (the result of step B2507 is “Y”), as shown in the screen (C2), the usual game reflection effect of the usual game reflection effect pattern 2 is displayed. It is running. In the usual game reflection effect pattern 2, an effect in which two characters struggle is executed, and it is suggested that the usual figure fluctuation display game is being executed.

  Further, when the normal map display game is executed and the opening / closing member 37c is in the open state (the result of step B2511 is “Y”), as shown in the screen (C3), the normal game reflection effect pattern 3 is displayed. An ordinary game reflection effect is executed. In the usual game reflection effect pattern 3, it is suggested that the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 37b.

  Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening in the state from the screen (C1) to the screen (C3), as shown in the screen (D), the ordinary game reflection effect is finished, and thereafter, in the special figure variation display game. Production is performed.

  The effects executed in the ordinary game reflecting effect pattern 1, the ordinary game reflecting effect pattern 2, and the ordinary game reflecting effect pattern 3 are the same effects as the effects performed based on the special figure variation display game, or similar effects. Therefore, the player can play a game that feels that the production has been interrupted, and by referring to the contents of the production, a special figure start memory is generated, which leads to the resumption of the special figure variation display game. It will be.

〔Time chart〕
FIG. 43 is a time chart illustrating a process in which a general game reflection effect according to the second embodiment of this invention is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the ordinary game reflection effect is not executed while the effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game is being executed. After the special figure hold number becomes zero and the production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is finished, the ordinary game reflection effect is executed.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the special game start effect is executed when all of the special figure start memory is consumed and the special figure variation display game cannot be executed. . Therefore, since the effect for reflecting the ordinary game is executed after the effect related to the special figure fluctuation display game is finished, it is possible to execute the continuous effect even if the special figure holding number becomes 0, and the player Can maintain a sense of tension.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
In addition to the ordinary game reflection effect of the second embodiment described above, various modifications are possible, and an example will be described.

[First Modification]
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating effects in the first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first modified example, information indicating the general figure start memory is displayed behind the special figure start memory display. In FIG. 44, the hatched circle corresponds to the normal start memory (screen (1)).

  Screen (2) shows a state immediately after all the special figure start memory is digested. At this timing, the usual game reflection effect is started, and the usual figure start memory moves forward. At this time, the confrontation between the two characters is temporarily stopped and the confrontation effect is performed. On the screen (3), the normal game reflection effect is performed in which the displayed characters confront each other.

  Thereafter, on the screen (4), two game balls continuously win the second start winning opening 37b, and the normal start memory moves backward again. After that, since the special figure fluctuation display game is started, the ordinary figure game reflection effect is finished, but as shown in the screen (5), the special figure fluctuation display game is continued as the normal figure game reflection effect is continued. Production is performed.

  As described above, as in the second embodiment, it is possible to continuously execute the effect in the special figure variation display game and the normal game reflection effect, and to continue the player's sense of tension. it can. Further, the notification of the number of memorized maps starting is also made on the display device. When the memorized special chart memory becomes 0, the memorized map memorized memory is moved to the display area of the memorized special chart starting memory and Since it is digested in memory, it is possible to continue the player's tension more reliably. Further, in this embodiment, the display mode of the normal chart start memory and the display mode of the special chart start memory are clearly distinguishable by the player, but may be displayed in the same mode or in a mode that is difficult to distinguish. Good.

[Second Modification]
FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining effects in the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  On the screen (1), in the ordinary game reflection effect, an effect is performed in which the character performs some action on the position where the special figure start memory is displayed. On the screen (1), an action (attack) is added at the position where the special figure start memory is displayed.

  After that, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, an effect is displayed in which the start memory displayed in the changed area is deformed (screen (2)), or the start memory display is cracked. An effect that causes the start memory display to be broken is executed and a pre-reading notice is executed (screen (3)).

  At this time, the mode of the area in which the special figure start memory is displayed may be changed. For example, the area is started by changing the color or displaying the character in the area where the mode has changed. You may make it raise an expectation when memory | storage is displayed.

[Effects of Modification of Second Embodiment]
As described above, according to the second modified example, not only the contents of the general map variation display game are reflected, but the player's Expectation can be further enhanced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

  By the way, the following are typical examples of the aspects of the present invention other than those described in the claims.

  (1) A display device for displaying a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and a convertible state between the closed state and the open state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. A game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result. Display control means for controlling display contents in the display area, random number storage means for extracting and storing a predetermined random number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and specific identification information is changed based on the random number stored in the random number storage means An open state control means for executing a specific variation display game to be displayed and converting the variable start winning device to an open state based on a display result of the specific variation display game; Before the execution of the specific variation display game, a pre-determination unit that determines whether or not the open state occurs based on a random number stored in the random number storage unit, the display control unit, First display control means for performing display related to the progress of the variable display game in the first display area set in the display area, and determination by the prior determination means in the second display area set in the display area And a second display control means for performing display related to the result.

  (2) The second display control means preliminarily notifies the second display area of the determination result for the random number by the prior determination means before the specific variation display game is executed. The gaming machine according to (1), which can be executed with probability.

  (3) When the variable display game is in a predetermined display mode, the second display control means performs display related to the progress of the variable display game in the second display area. A gaming machine according to 2).

  (4) Based on the establishment of the start condition, start memory means for storing start memory, which is the right to execute the variable display game, with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the second display control means is provided in the start memory means. The gaming machine according to (3), wherein the advance notification is executed in relation to the number of start memories stored.

  (5) The second display control means increases the probability of executing the advance notification when the start memory is not stored in the start memory means, more than the predetermined probability (4) The gaming machine described in 1.

  (6) Providing a probability setting means capable of setting a probability that the special result is derived to a high probability higher than a normal probability, wherein the second display control means is configured such that the high probability is set by the probability setting means. If there is, the gaming machine according to (5), wherein the probability of executing the advance notification is higher than the predetermined probability.

  (7) The second display control means enlarges the second display area and executes the advance notification when the start memory is not stored in the start memory means (6) The gaming machine described in 1.

  (8) When the display related to the progress of the variable display game is performed in the second display area, the second display control means moves the display from the second display area to the first display area. The gaming machine according to (7), which is moved.

  (9) The first display control means can execute a display related to the specific variation display game in the first display area when the start memory is not stored in the start memory means. The gaming machine according to (8).

  (10) When the display related to the specific variation display game is performed in the first display area, the first display control means performs the variation performed before the display related to the specific variation display game. (9) The gaming machine according to (9), wherein the display contents related to the progress of the display game are taken over.

  (11) A display device for displaying a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and a convertible state between the closed state and the open state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. A game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result. Display control means for controlling display contents in the display area, random number storage means for extracting and storing a predetermined random number based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and specific identification information is changed based on the random number stored in the random number storage means An open state control means for executing a specific variation display game to be displayed, and converting the variation start winning device into an open state when a display result of the specific variation display game becomes a specific result; Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the open state occurs as a result of the specific variation display game based on random numbers stored in the random number storage means, and the display control means includes a predetermined advance notice It is characterized by comprising a notice display means capable of causing a notice display area to appear in the display area of the display device based on the establishment of a condition and displaying a pre-effect related to the determination result of the prior decision means. To play.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Main body frame 4 Opening / closing frame 5 Front frame 6 Glass frame (game frame)
30 gaming board 31 gaming area 34 center case 35 variable display device (display device)
35a Display section (first display area, composite notice effect area (second display area))
36 Normal design start gate (ordinary design start gate, predetermined area)
37a First start prize opening (first start prize area)
37b Second start prize opening (second start prize area)
37c Opening and closing member (variable starting prize device)
41 Special variation prize winning device 41a Open / close door 42 Out port 50 Collective display device 600 Game control device (random number storage means, open state control means, prior determination means, start storage means, probability setting means)
601 First start port switch 602 Second start port switch 603 Gate switch (predetermined area)
610 CPU unit 620 input unit 630 output unit 640 payout control device (payout board)
690 Launch control device 700 Production control device (display control means, first display control means, second display control means)
710 Main control microcomputer (1stCPU)
720 Microcomputer for video control (2nd CPU)
730 VDP (Video Display Processor)
800 Power supply

Claims (1)

A display device that displays a variable display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition, and a variable start game that is convertible between a closed state and an open state, and that generates the start condition based on a winning game ball. An apparatus,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display game is a special result,
Display control means for controlling display contents in a display area of the display device;
A start storage means for storing start memory, which is the right to execute the variable display game, based on the establishment of the start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Random number storage means for extracting and storing a predetermined random number based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Based on the random number stored in the random number storage means, a specific variation display game is displayed that displays the specific identification information in a variable manner. When the display result of the specific variation display game is a specific result, the variable start winning device is opened. An open state control means for converting to a state;
When the specific fluctuation display game is executed by the open state control means, the execution of the specific fluctuation display game is started based on the random number stored in the random number storage means before the execution of the specific fluctuation display game is started. Determination means for determining whether or not the result is the specific result,
The display control means includes
Provided with a notice display means capable of displaying an effect related to the determination result of the determination means in the display area of the display device based on establishment of a predetermined notice condition;
Even when the variable display game is being executed on the display device, the notice display means can relate to the determination result of the determination means without changing the execution mode of the displayed variable display game. Can be displayed,
A gaming machine characterized in that, even when the variable display game is not executed on the display device, the notice display means can display an effect related to the determination result of the determination means. .

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