JP2015180410A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game amusement by advance notice.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises advance notification means (performance control device 300) by which advance notice can be made such that a display mode for retention storage display is used as a special mode different from an ordinary mode, based on the prior determination result of prior determination means (a game control device 100) by which determination information relating to start memory stored in start storage means (a game control device 100) can be determined prior to the execution of a variable display game based on the start memory. The advance notification means determines a display mode for retention memory display for the latest start memory stored in the start storage means, based on the result of the prior determination of start memory stored prior to the latest start memory and based on a display mode for the retention memory display for the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory. Advance notice for the latest start memory is carried out when advance notice for start memory stored prior to the latest start memory has not been made.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and the stop result mode of the variable display game is specially determined in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a result mode is achieved.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a random display game in which a random number is extracted based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and a plurality of identification information is variably displayed on a display device based on the determination result of the random number When the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode (a big hit mode, a small hit mode, etc.), a special game state for converting the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state is generated. Things are common.
In such a gaming machine, the probability display state in which the variable display game becomes the special result mode according to the type of the special result mode (big hit mode) in which the special game state is generated after the special game state is ended, than the normal probability state. Some generate a high probability state (probability variation state).
Also, in recent years, determination information extracted at the time of winning a game ball to the start winning opening is determined in advance from the start time of the variable display game, and a start storage display is displayed on the image display device according to the prior determination result. There is known a gaming machine that performs a prior notice to increase the expectation of the variable display game based on the start-up memory display by changing the display mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-147767 A

  However, the notice effect of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the interest of the game cannot be enhanced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game by advance notice.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start storage means capable of extracting determination information relating to execution of the variable display game and storing it as start memory of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
On-hold storage display means capable of displaying the on-hold storage display corresponding to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means on a predetermined display unit by an amount corresponding to the number of start-up memories,
Pre-determination means that can pre-determine determination information related to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up storage;
A prior notice means capable of making a prior notice in which the display mode of the hold storage display is a special aspect different from the normal aspect based on the prior judgment result of the prior judgment means, and the prior notice means The display mode of the hold storage display of the latest start memory stored in the start storage means precedes the start determination result of the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory and the latest start memory. Configured to determine based on the display mode of the pending storage display for the stored startup memory,
The advance notice for the latest start memory can be executed when the advance notice is not performed for the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display mode of the hold storage display of the latest start memory is displayed in the start determination result of the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory and the latest start memory. Since it determines based on the display mode of the pending | holding memory display about the start memory memorize | stored previously, the interest of a game can be raised more by prior notice.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by prior notice.

It is a perspective view which shows one Embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the structural example of the game board in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system and game control apparatus which are provided in the back surface of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the information (signal) output from a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the presentation control apparatus in the control system of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game control performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half part of the specific procedure of a main process among the game controls performed by the game microcomputer of the game control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure game process performed during the timer interruption process in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the start port switch monitoring process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure start port switch common process performed during the start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process performed during the special figure start port switch common process of FIG. (A) is a figure showing a special figure 1 big hit symbol information table, (b) is a figure showing a special figure 2 big hit symbol information table, and (c) is a command transmitted to the effect control device at the time of starting winning a prize. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure normal process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the small hit symbol information table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process performed during the special figure normal process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process performed during the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the stop symbol information setting process performed during the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process of FIG. 15, or the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure information setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 14, or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the first half part of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 14, or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the latter half part of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 14, or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a latter half fluctuation | variation group selection table. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a latter-half variation number setting process executed during the latter-half variation pattern setting process of FIG. 22; Of the latter-half variation group selection table, (a) is a diagram showing table A, (b) is a diagram showing table B, (c) is a diagram showing table C1, and (d) is a diagram showing table C2. Of the latter half variation group selection table, (a) is a diagram showing the table D1, (b) is a diagram showing the table D2, (c) is a diagram showing the table E, (d) is a diagram showing the table F1, (e ) Is a diagram showing a table F2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 14, or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation start information setting process performed during the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of FIG. 14, or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the special figure display process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the time reduction variation frequency update process performed during the special figure display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the jackpot end process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1 executed during the jackpot end process of FIG. 32, and (b) is a jackpot end executed during the jackpot end process of FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of setting processing 2; (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3 executed during the jackpot end process of FIG. 32, and (b) is a jackpot end executed during the jackpot end process of FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of setting processing 4; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the small hit | ending process performed during the special figure game process of FIG. It is a figure explaining the kind of latter half variation group selection table selected according to the gaming state after the end of big hit / small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of the 1st main process performed by CPU (1st) of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the specific procedure of 2nd main process performed by CPU (2nd) of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of a normal game process executed during the 2nd main process of FIG. 38. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the 1st scene control process performed during the 1st main process of FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a changing process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 40. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the fluctuation pattern information setting process performed during the process in fluctuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the scene data setting process performed during the process during a fluctuation | variation of FIG. It is a figure which shows a scene data setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the frequency management process performed during the process in fluctuation of FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a big hit / small hit fanfare process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 40. FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a big hit / small hit ending process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 40. FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a prior determination command reception process executed during the first scene control process of FIG. 40. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of a pending | holding storage area. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a specific procedure of a latter half fluctuation pattern determination process executed during the prior determination command reception process of FIG. 48. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific procedure of the prior effect setting process performed during the prior determination command reception process of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the prior notification distribution table 1, (b) is a figure which shows the prior notification distribution table 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the prior effect aspect by the prior effect setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the display apparatus 41 in changing to the normal alerting | reporting state which alert | reports the said probability state clearly from the probabilistic ambiguous (non-notification) mode (pounding mode) which does not alert | report a probability state clearly. (A) is a figure which shows each display area displayed on the display apparatus 41, (b) is a figure which shows the content displayed on each display area for every win.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (enclosure frame) 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played.
In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening (start winning area) 36 for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game. An ordinary variable winning device (starting winning area) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in and having a second starting winning opening is provided.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of a general-purpose variable display game to be described later becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) serving as a drive device is opened in a reverse “C” shape. It is made to change to the open state (a state advantageous for a player) where the game ball easily flows into the variable winning device 37.

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

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.
In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, outside the game area 32, there are a first special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize in the ordinary figure gate 34. A collective display device 50 (see FIG. 3) that is executed at one place is provided.

  Although not shown in the figure, the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. And a second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 indicator) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, a fluctuation display part (general figure indicator) for the common figure fluctuation display game, and the same LED lamp. In addition, a memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), a state display unit for displaying that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the number of rounds at the time of jackpot (special variation) A round display unit for displaying the number of times the winning device 38 is opened and closed) is provided.

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

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start figure winning prizes is displayed on the usual figure holding display for notifying the starting prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

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

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal figure start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal figure indicator stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 and special figure 2 on-hold display for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. The

The game control device 100 plays the first or second special figure variation display game with a special figure display (variable display apparatus) based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Do.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 is executed. ing.
As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display or the special figure 2 display becomes a special result form, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state). Become. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

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

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

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 including an input port, an output unit 130 including an output port and a driver, and the like.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, etc. Is set. The reliability (expectation) is increased in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date), it may be included in the variable display mode. Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device 41 to play the game. The entire machine 10 is controlled.
Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process or the special figure routine process in the special figure game process. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball. Further, the payout control device 200 performs control for transmitting a launch permission signal permitting the launch of the game ball to the hitting ball launching device based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal is connected, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71 Is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal board 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown). Details of the information (signals) related to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal board 71 and the payout control device 200 will be described later.

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

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

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

Next, details of information (signals) related to the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, from the game control device 100 via the external information terminal board 71, door / frame opening signal, security signal, start winning signal, symbol determination signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal In addition, a board chip individual ID signal, a manufacturer code signal, and a model code signal as individual identification information of the gaming machine 10 are transmitted. The board chip individual ID, the manufacturer code, and the model code are information stored in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111, and the board chip individual ID is identification information unique to the gaming microcomputer 111 and is obtained from the user program. It can be read out.

The door / frame opening signal is a signal output when the inner frame and the glass frame are opened. The security signal is a signal that is output during fraud due to magnetism or vibration, and is a signal that is output 256 ms after initialization of the RAM. The start winning signal is a signal that is output for one pulse (256 ms) for each winning (start winning) to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. The symbol determination signal is a signal that is output for one pulse (256 ms) each time the special symbol variation of the collective variation display device 50 is stopped.
The jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is output during all jackpots (2R jackpot, 15R jackpot) operation. The big hit 2 signal is a signal that is output during a big hit (a big hit excluding the 2R big hit), during a probability change, and during a short-time operation state. However, in the case of 2R big hit, two big hit signals are output from the time of probability change or short-time operation. The big hit 3 signal is a signal output during the big hit (big hit excluding 2R big hit) operation.
The panel chip individual ID signal, the manufacturer code signal, and the model code signal are signals that are output when the power is turned on, when a big hit occurs, when the door / frame is opened, or during illegal operation, and are output in a serial manner.

Further, the payout control device 200 transmits a prize ball signal and a frame chip individual ID signal via the external information terminal board 71.
The prize ball signal is a signal that is output every time ten prize balls (game balls) are paid out. The frame chip individual ID signal is a signal that is output when power is turned on, when a big hit occurs, when the door / frame is opened, or illegally, and is output in a serial manner. The frame chip individual ID is unique identification information stored in advance in the gaming microcomputer of the payout control device 200, and can be read from the user program.

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

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

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

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. Further, from the VDP 313 to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312, an interrupt signal INT0 to n and a command or data reception wait from the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 are informed to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT for notifying that it is in a state is input. Also, a synchronization signal SYNC for notifying the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 311 from the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 to the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and operating the command transmission timing is provided. Is entered. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data by the handshake method.

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Provided in a frame decoration device (such as the frame decoration device 18) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling the operation panel decoration LED, and the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a board effect device 44, and a frame effect motor control for driving and controlling a motor (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) 45 provided on the front frame 12. A circuit 335 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

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

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is a control for driving and controlling the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311, the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312, the VDP 313, the sound source LSI 314, the lamp and the motor. The signals are supplied to the circuits 332 to 335 and the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b for driving the speakers, and are reset. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 50, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 50 and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to a predetermined value. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above.
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 50.

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

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 50 or the special figure 2 display 50, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 50 and the special figure 2 display 50 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, the special figure 1 display 50 or the special figure 2 display 50 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.
It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), in step S10, the data value of the power failure inspection region 1 is checked among the power failure inspection regions provided in the RWM (step S10). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power outage inspection area 1 is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the value of the data in the power outage inspection area 2 is checked (step S12), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The calculated checksum is compared with the checksum when the power is turned off (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 7 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then the high information provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator) is set in the region (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure game process number is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S29. In step S23, as a command at the time of power failure recovery, a command indicating whether the probability notification state for notifying the probability state before the power failure or the probability non-notification state (probability ambiguous mode) in which the probability state is not notified is used. Enable transmission. Thereby, when it was in the probability non-notification state before the power failure, the game can be resumed from the probability ambiguous mode that is in the probability non-notification state after the power failure recovery.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all subsequent stack areas (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, the time value (output timer initial value) of the period for outputting the external information (security signal) relating to the clearing of the RWM is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S27), and the command at the time of turning on the power is controlled A process of transmitting to 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29.

In step S29, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs processing to start the circuit.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, a timer interrupt signal and a random number with a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the hit of the usual figure (start value) in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, since the initial value of the soft random number register is changed every time the power is turned on, this value is the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

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

  If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and repeats determination (loop process) of whether the power failure generate | occur | produced. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S40), and the power supply of the RWM After the process of calculating the checksum at the time of blocking (step S41), the calculated checksum is saved in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. And wait for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. Thus, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RWM before the power interruption of the gaming machine 10 due to the power failure or the like is correct. Whether or not the game machine 10 is backed up can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is turned on again.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process executed during the timer interrupt process by the game control apparatus 100 will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special game process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a. )I do.
In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

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

Next, it is checked whether or not the special figure game processing timer has already been typed up, or whether or not the special figure game processing timer has expired after being updated (-1) (step A3). If it is determined that the game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a process for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number (step) A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number using the table is performed.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special game process number.

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, the special figure change for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. Medium processing (step A10) is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit). In addition, special chart display processing (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit), setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. )I do.

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.

  If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “7”, information required for setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs and performing the process during the small hit The small hitting fanfare process (step A16) is performed for setting and the like.

  If the special figure game process number is “8” at step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the end process is performed.

  If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 50 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 50 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 50 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 50 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.
Here, the game control device 100 controls the special figure variation display game based on the determination information extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the special figure start port 36, the normal variation prize winning device 37). It is a game execution control means.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a special drawing start port switch common process (step A112) is performed.
The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared and started. After preparing a table for setting information on hold by the mouth 2 (step A116), a special-purpose starter switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the starter switch monitoring process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure start port switch common process, the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (the start port switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A204).

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

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

If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( Step A211) is performed.
Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). ), A special figure reservation number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special figure holds is prepared (step A213), command setting processing (step A214) is performed, and at timing t1, as shown in FIG. To send the decoration special figure hold count command.

  Subsequently, after performing the process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded (the jackpot symbol random number is extracted), prepared (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the jackpot symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). ). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted), and the loaded value is saved in the variation pattern random number 1 save area of the RWM (step A219). Is loaded (extracting the fluctuation pattern random number 2), the loaded value is saved in the fluctuation pattern random number 2 save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted). The loaded value is saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (step A221).

  Subsequently, the small hitting design random number is saved in the small hitting design random number saving area of the RWM (step A222), the special figure holding information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure starting port switch common process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment process (pre-judgment process)]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a pre-determination process (prefetching process) for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 11, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A231; No), the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is in operation, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state), or Then, a process of determining whether or not the big hit (special game state) is in progress (step A232).
Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not in support and is not in big hit (step A232; No), the process proceeds to step A233. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit (step A232; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
If it is determined at step A231 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231; Yes), the process proceeds to step A233.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.
In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variable winning device 37 is being supported or a big hit. A pre-determination process for determining the result-related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

In Step A233, it is determined whether or not the probability state is set to a high probability state.
Here, when the low probability state (normal probability state) is set (step A233; No), the determination value at the low probability is set (step A234), and the process proceeds to step A236.
When the high probability state (probability variation state) is set (step A233; Yes), the determination value at the time of high probability is set (step A235), and the process proceeds to step A236.

In step A236, the big hit random number to be monitored is loaded, and the big hit determination process (step A237) is performed by comparison with the determination value set in step A234 or step A235.
Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit (step A237; Yes), a big hit symbol information table corresponding to the starter switch to be monitored is set (step A238). Specifically, for example, when the start port switch to be monitored is the start port 1 switch 36a, as shown in FIG. 12A, a special figure 1 big hit symbol information table is set, and the start port switch to be monitored is When the start port 2 switch 37a is used, as shown in FIG. 12B, a special figure 2 big hit symbol information table is set.

It should be noted that “15R normal A (time reduction 100)” shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B is that the probability state is set to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends, and the probability state is the end of the special gaming state. It is a big hit that is sometimes informed. In the 15R normal big hit A, a special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state ends is executed up to 100 times.
"15R normal B (short time 0)" means that the probability state is set to the normal probability state after the end of the special gaming state, but unlike the 15R normal big hit A, the probability state is not notified at the end of the special gaming state, In other words, it is a big hit that the probability state shifts to a probabilistic ambiguous mode that is difficult for the player to guess. The 15R normal big hit B is configured such that the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended is not executed.
“15R probability variation A (short time ∞)” is a big hit that is set when the probability state is set to a high probability state (probability variation state) after the special gaming state ends, and the probability state is notified when the special gaming state ends. The 15R probability variable big hit A is continued until the next big hit (15R big hit or 2R big hit) occurs after the special game state ends, when the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state occurs. It is like that.
“15R probability change B (short time 0)” means that the probability state is set to a high probability state after the end of the special game state, but unlike the 15R probability change big hit A, the probability state is not notified at the end of the special game state. In other words, it is a big hit that the probability state shifts to a probabilistic ambiguous mode that is difficult for the player to guess. The 15R probability variation big hit B is configured so that the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation prize winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended is not executed.
Therefore, when 15R normal big hit B or 15 probability variable big hit B occurs, at the end of the special game state, the player does not know whether it is a promising big hit or a normal big hit.

Further, “2R normal A (time saving 100)” is a jackpot that is set when the probability state is set to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends, and the probability state is notified when the special gaming state ends. In the 2R normal big hit A, a special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state ends is executed up to 100 times. In the case of 2R normal big hit A, the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 per 1R is set to 6 seconds.
“2R normal B (short time 0)” means that the probability state is set to the normal probability state after the end of the special gaming state, but unlike the 2R normal jackpot A, the probability state is not notified at the end of the special gaming state. In other words, it is a big hit that the probability state shifts to a probabilistic ambiguous mode that is difficult for the player to guess. The 2R normal big hit B is configured such that the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended is not executed. In the case of 2R normal big hit B, the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 per 1R is set to 6 seconds as in the case of 2R normal big hit A.
“2R probability variation A (short time ∞)” is a big hit that is set when the probability state is set to a high probability state (probability variation state) after the special gaming state ends, and the probability state is notified when the special gaming state ends. Further, the 2R probability variable big hit A continues until the next big hit (15R big hit or 2R big hit) occurs after the special game state ends, when the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state occurs. It is like that. In the case of 2R probability variable big hit A, the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 per 1R is set to 6 seconds as in the case of 2R normal big hit A.
“2R probability variation B (short time 0)” means that the probability state is set to a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, but unlike the 2R probability variation big hit A, the probability state is not notified at the end of the special gaming state. In other words, it is a big hit that the probability state shifts to a probabilistic ambiguous mode that is difficult for the player to guess. Further, in the 2R probability variation big hit B, the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation prize winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended is not executed. In the case of 2R probability variable big hit B, the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 per 1R is set to 6 seconds as in the case of 2R normal big hit B.
Therefore, when the 2R normal big hit B or the 2R probability variable big hit B occurs, the player does not know whether the probable big hit or the normal big hit at the end of the special gaming state.
“2R probability variation C (short time 0)” means that the probability state is set to a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, but unlike the 2R probability variation big hit A, the probability state is not notified at the end of the special gaming state. In other words, it is a big hit that the probability state shifts to a probabilistic ambiguous mode that is difficult for the player to guess. Further, in the 2R probability variation big hit C, the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended is not executed. Further, in the case of 2R probability variable big hit C, the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 per 1R is set to 0.5 seconds, and the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 is set to 0.5 seconds. The winning aspect (see FIG. 16) and the opening state of the special variable winning device 38 are apparently the same aspect (similar aspect).
Therefore, when the 2R probability variable big hit C or the small hit occurs, the player does not know whether it is the probability variable big hit or the small big hit at the end of the special gaming state. Note that the small hit is a hit that does not change the probability state. If the probability state at the time of occurrence of the small hit is a high probability state, it is set to a high probability state even after the end of the small hit. If the probability state is the normal (low) probability state, the normal (low) probability state is set even after the end of the small hit.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number to be monitored is loaded (step A239), symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired from the set jackpot symbol information table (step A240), and the process proceeds to step A244. For example, when the table set in step A238 is the special figure 2 jackpot symbol information table and the jackpot symbol random number loaded in step A239 is “70”, the symbol information “3” is acquired.

  If it is determined in step A237 that it is not a big hit (step A237; No), the symbol information “0” is acquired as the symbol information, and then the loaded jackpot random number value and the small hit determination value are obtained. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step A242). If it is determined that the game is a small hit (step A242; Yes), the small hit symbol information “10” is acquired as the symbol information (step A243), and the process proceeds to step A244. The small hit symbol information “10” here means common symbol information that is not related to the type of the small hit symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (step A242; No), the symbol information is lost and the process proceeds to step A244 with the symbol information "0".

  In step A244, a symbol information command corresponding to the acquired symbol information is prepared, command setting processing (step A245) is performed, and, as shown in FIG. At timing t2, a command indicating the type of special symbol to be monitored (special diagram 1 or special diagram 2) and a symbol information command are transmitted.

Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 to be monitored is loaded (step A246), a fluctuation pattern random number command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is prepared (step A247), and command setting processing (step A248) is performed. As shown in (c), following the transmission of the command indicating the special symbol type (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) and the symbol information command, the fluctuation pattern random number command is transmitted at timing t3, and the special diagram hold information is transmitted. The determination process ends.
Here, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for selecting the reach system of the latter half fluctuation pattern, and it is not necessary to increase the secrecy compared to the big hit random number or the big hit symbol random number (does not affect the result). The variation pattern random number 1 is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as it is, or converted into information indicating the value of the random number.
That is, the symbol information command is prepared in step A244, and the fluctuation pattern random number command is prepared in step A247, whereby the determination result (prefetch result) of the determination information corresponding to the start memory is based on the corresponding start memory. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game, and in particular, the special figure variation display game can be displayed by changing the color of the special figure hold display displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301).
If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A303).
If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307) is performed.

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (Step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to Step A310 without performing these processes.
Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later.
After that, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.
If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later.
Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A314) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is terminated.
In this way, when the special figure 2 hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in steps A303 and A304, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set (step A321). Similarly, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed. For determining whether to set the big hit flag 1 or the small hit flag 1, a big hit random number is commonly used.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A324).
Subsequently, after the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A325).

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A327).
Thereafter, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A328), and special figure information setting processing (step A329) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit, that is, whether or not the big hit information is saved (step A341). (Step A342; Yes), a process (step A343) for setting a special figure 1 big hit symbol information table (see FIG. 12A) is performed.
Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the RWM jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) (step A344), and the stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is obtained and prepared (step A345). Next, the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A346), stop symbol information setting processing (step A347) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A358. Details of the stop symbol information setting process in step A347 will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step S342; No), it is checked whether or not the small hit flag 1 is a small hit, that is, whether or not the small hit information is saved (step A348). .
Here, if it is determined that it is a small hit (step A349; Yes), a small hit symbol information table is set (step A350), the small hit symbol random number is loaded from the small hit symbol random number saving area (step A351), The stop symbol number and symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number are acquired with reference to the small hit symbol information table (step A352). Specifically, for example, when the value of the random number loaded from the small hit symbol random number save area is “7”, as shown in FIG. 16, the stop symbol number “13” corresponding to the small hit symbol random number “7”. The symbol information “10” is acquired.

  Subsequently, the stop symbol number at the time of small hit is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A353), the symbol information at the time of special symbol 1 small hit is saved in the symbol information area (step A354), and the small hit release information Is saved in the small winning big opening opening information area (step A355), and the process proceeds to step A358.

  If it is determined in step A349 that it is not a small hit (step A349; No), the stop symbol number at the time of disconnection is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A356), and the symbol information at the time of disconnection is stored in the symbol information region. (Step A357), and the process proceeds to step A358.

In step A358, processing for setting a special decoration figure command table is performed. Subsequently, after obtaining the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information (step A359), setting the decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) (step A360), the symbol information command is displayed in the decoration special figure command area. Save (step A361), clear the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) to 0 (step A362), and terminate the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process.
Here, the game control device 100 determines the result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the determination information extracted at the time of winning the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). Make a decision.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A371). Similarly, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A372) is performed. For determining whether to set the big hit flag 2 or the small hit flag 2, a big hit random number is commonly used as in the case of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A373) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A374).
Subsequently, after the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area, the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A375).

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A376), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A377).
Thereafter, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A378), and special figure information setting processing (step A379) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A380) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A381) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A382) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A373) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a big hit, that is, whether or not the big hit information is saved (step A391). (Step A392; Yes), a process (step A393) for setting a special figure 2 big hit symbol information table (see FIG. 12B) is performed.
Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the RWM jackpot symbol random number saving area (for special figure 2) (step A394), the stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A395). Next, the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area (step A396), a stop symbol information setting process (step A397) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A408. Details of the stop symbol information setting process in step A397 will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step S392; No), it is checked whether or not the small hit flag 2 is a small hit, that is, whether or not the small hit information is saved (step A398). .
Here, if it is determined that it is a small hit (step A399; Yes), a small hit symbol information table (see FIG. 16) is set (step A400), and the small hit symbol random number is loaded from the small hit symbol random number saving area ( Step A401), referring to the small hit symbol information table, obtains a stop symbol number and symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number (Step A402).

  Subsequently, the stop symbol number at the time of the small hit is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step A403), the symbol information at the time of the special symbol 2 small hit is saved in the symbol information area (step A404), and the small hit release information Is saved in the small winning big opening opening information area (step A405), and the process proceeds to step A408.

  If it is determined in step A399 that it is not a small hit (step A399; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area (step A406), and the symbol information at the time of loss is stored in the symbol information area. (Step A407) and the process proceeds to step A408.

In step A408, a process for setting a decoration special figure command table is performed. Subsequently, after obtaining the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information (step A409), setting the decoration special figure 2 command (MODE) (step A410), the symbol information command is displayed in the decoration special figure command area. Save (step A411), clear the big hit symbol random number save area (for special figure 2) to 0 (step A412), and end the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process.
Here, the game control device 100 determines the result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the determination information extracted at the time of winning the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37). Make a decision.

[Stop symbol information setting process]
Next, the details of the stop symbol information setting process (steps A347 and A397) in the above-described special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the stop symbol information setting process, first, symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number to be monitored is acquired, and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area of the RWM (step A421).

Subsequently, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the probability variation determination flag is saved in the probability variation determination flag area of the RWM (step A422).
Next, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the round number upper limit information is saved in the round number upper limit information area of the RWM (step A423).

  Subsequently, the big winning opening release information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, the big winning opening release information is saved in the big winning opening release information area of the RWM (step A424), and the stop symbol information setting process is finished. .

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure information setting process (steps A329 and A379) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure information setting process, first, of the special figures 1 and 2, a flag indicating the special figure to be set (for example, special figure 1) is set in the work symbol determination flag area. Save (Step A431).

  Next, after setting the special figure hold number as the information generation parameter 1 (step A432), it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state) (step A433). Here, when the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A433; No), a value without general power support (support of the normal variation winning device 37) is set as the information generation parameter 2 (step A434). Move to A438.

If the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (step A433; Yes), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is set to a high probability state (probability variation state) (step A435).
Here, when the gaming state is not set to the high probability state (step A435; No), the information generation parameter 2 is set to a value in the low probability state (normal probability state) and the normal power support (step A436). Then, the process proceeds to step A438. On the other hand, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state (step A435; Yes), the information generation parameter 2 is set to a value that is in the high probability state and during normal power support (step A437), and the process proceeds to step A438. .

  In step A438, the first half fluctuation information 1 is generated based on the set information generation parameters 1 and 2 and saved in the first half fluctuation information 1 area (step A438). Next, the first half fluctuation information 2 is generated based on the set information generation parameter 2, and is saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area (step A439), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A330 and A380) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process or special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 21, in the latter half variation pattern setting process, first, the value of the selection counter for selecting the latter half variation group selection table is cleared to 0 (step A441).

Next, the symbol information area of the RWM is checked (step A442), and it is determined whether or not the symbol information saved in the symbol information area is symbol information related to the jackpot symbol (step A443).
Here, when it is determined that the symbol information is related to the jackpot symbol (step A443; Yes), as shown in FIG. 22, the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A466). ). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “0” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table A corresponding to the selection counter value “0” (big hit variation group selection table; FIG. 25A) Reference) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated. Details of the latter-half variation number setting process will be described later.
Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 will have selected the 3rd selection table (table A) irrespective of whether it is a probability non-notification state or a normal alerting | reporting state, when it becomes a big hit.

In addition, when it is determined that the symbol information is not symbol information related to the big hit symbol (step A443; No), after the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A444), the symbol information saved in the symbol information area is the small bonus symbol. It is determined whether the symbol information is related to (step A445).
Here, when it is determined that the symbol information is related to the small hit symbol (step A445; Yes), the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “1” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table B corresponding to the value “1” of the selection counter (small hit fluctuation group selection table; FIG. 25 (b) )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 will have selected the 3rd selection table (table B) irrespective of whether it is a probability non-notification state or a normal alerting | reporting state, when it is a small hit.

If it is determined that the symbol information is not the symbol information related to the small hit symbol (step A445; No), after the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A446), is the normal variation winning device 37 supported at this time? It is determined whether or not (step A447).
Here, when it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (step A447; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A448), and the special figure hold memory is stored. When it is 1 (step A448; Yes), the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “2” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table C1 corresponding to the value “2” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table; FIG. 25C) Reference) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the special figure hold memory is not 1 (step A448; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A449), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A449). A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “3” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table C2 corresponding to the value “3” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table; FIG. 25 (d) Reference) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.

If it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not supported (step A447; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +2 (step A450), and then the probability state is clearly shown as shown in FIG. In the probability non-notification state in which notification is not performed, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is in the special state 1 in which the specified number of times has not been reached (step A451).
Here, when it is determined that the special state 1 is in effect (step A451; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A452), and the special figure hold memory is 1 (Step A452; Yes) selects the latter-half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value from the selection table (Step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “4” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table D1 corresponding to the value “4” of the selection counter (outlier special variation group selection table; FIG. )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the special figure hold storage is not 1 (step A452; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A453), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A453). A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “5” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table D2 corresponding to the value “5” of the selection counter (outlier special variation group selection table; FIG. )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Here, during the special state 1, the extraordinary variation group selection table D1 or D2 is selected, and no reach occurs in the special map variation display game during this time.
As a result, the game control apparatus 100 selects the selection table based on the fact that the probability value at the end of the special gaming state is a normal probability value, and that the special gaming state ends and the probability non-notification state (special state) occurs. As a selection table for the special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state to before the predetermined number of times, the stop result mode does not become the special result mode. This means that the first selection table (table D1 or D2) has been selected. In addition, the gaming control device 100 has a high probability value at the end of the special gaming state, and the selection table of the selection table based on the fact that the special gaming state has ended and a probability non-notification state (special state) has occurred. As a selection table for the special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state to the same number of times as the specified number of times, the first table is provided on condition that the stop result mode does not become the special result mode. This means that the selection table (table D1 or D2) has been selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the special state 1 is not in progress (step A451; No), the number of executions of the special figure variation display game has reached the specified number in the probability non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. (Step A454).
Here, when it is determined that the special state 2 is being performed (step A454; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability state is a high probability state (step A455). If it is determined that the state is a high probability state (step A455; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A456). If the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A456) A456; Yes) selects the latter-half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value from the selection table (step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “4” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table D1 corresponding to the value “4” of the selection counter (outlier special variation group selection table; FIG. )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure hold memory is not 1 (step A456; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A457), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A457). A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “5” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table D2 corresponding to the value “5” of the selection counter (outlier special variation group selection table; FIG. )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Here, during the high-probability state and the special state 2, the off-set special variation group selection table D1 or D2 is selected, and reach does not occur in the special map variation display game during this period.
Here, during the high-probability state and the special state 2, the off-set special variation group selection table D1 or D2 is selected, and reach does not occur in the special map variation display game during this period.

If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state (step A455; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +2 (step A458), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table ( Step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “6” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table E corresponding to the value “6” of the selection counter (outlier special variation group selection table; FIG. )) Is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Here, during the normal probability state (low probability state) and the special state 2, the extraordinary special variation group selection table E is selected, and the reach always occurs in the special figure variation display game at this time. ing.
Thereby, the game control device 100 uses the second selection table as a selection table for the special figure variation display game that is the same number of times as the specified number of times from the end of the special gaming state, provided that the stop result mode does not become the special result mode. (Table E) is selected.

When it is determined that the special state 2 is not in effect (step A454; No), after the value of the selection counter is updated by -2 (step A456), it is determined whether or not the probability state is a high probability state (step A456). Step A460). Here, when it is determined that the state is a high probability state (step A460; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A461), and the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A461). Step A461; Yes) selects the latter-half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value from the selection table (Step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “2” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table C1 corresponding to the value “2” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table; FIG. 25C) Reference) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the special figure hold memory is not 1 (step A461; No), the value of the selection counter is updated by +1 (step A462), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A462). A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “3” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table C2 corresponding to the value “3” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table; FIG. 25 (d) Reference) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.

If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state (step A460; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A463), and the special figure hold memory is 1 (step A463). ; Yes) updates the value of the selection counter by +5 (step A464), and then selects the latter-half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value from the selection table (step A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “7” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, a table F1 corresponding to the value “7” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table (low probability)); 26d) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the special figure hold memory is not 1 (step A463; No), the selection counter value is updated by +6 (step A465), and then the latter half variation group selection table corresponding to the counter value is selected from the selection table (step A465). A466). Specifically, since the value of the selection counter is “8” at this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the table F2 corresponding to the value “8” of the selection counter (displacement variation group selection table (low probability)); 26 (e)) is selected. Then, the latter half variation number setting process (step A467) is performed, and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.
Here, the game control device 100 serves as a table selection unit that selects one selection table from a plurality of selection tables in which a variation pattern used for executing the special figure variation display game is set, and is selected by the table selection unit. Fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern used for executing the special figure variation display game from the selection table is provided.

[Second half variation number setting process]
Next, details of the latter-half variation number setting process (step A464) in the latter-half variation pattern setting process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the latter-half variation number setting process, first, the address of the selected latter-half variation group selection table is acquired (step A471). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area of the RWM and prepared (step A472).

  Subsequently, a 2-byte distribution process (step A473) related to selection of the reach system (second half fluctuation group) is performed, and the address of the reach system obtained as a result of the allocation is acquired and prepared (step A474). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area of the RWM, prepared (step A475), and detailed distribution processing in the prepared reach system relating to the selection of the latter half fluctuation number (second half fluctuation pattern) (step A476) is performed. As a result of the assignment, the obtained latter half variation number is acquired (step A477), the latter half variation number is saved in the latter half variation number area of the RWM (step A478), and the latter half variation number setting process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting processing]
Next, the details of the variation pattern setting process (steps A331 and A381) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process or special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the variation pattern setting process, first, the first variation group information is loaded from the first variation group information area to be RWM (step A481), and the address of the first variation group table corresponding to the first variation group information is shown. Is calculated (step A482).

  Next, the latter half variation number is loaded from the RWM target region (second half variation number region) (step A483), and the address corresponding to the second half variation number is calculated using the calculated table (step A484).

  Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the latter half fluctuation number is a reachless fluctuation number (step A485). If it is a reachless fluctuation number (step A486; Yes), the first half fluctuation information 1 from the first half fluctuation information 1 area of the RWM target is checked. Is loaded (step A487), and the process proceeds to step A489. On the other hand, if the number is not a reachless change number (step A486; No), the first half fluctuation information 2 is loaded from the RWM target first half fluctuation information 2 area (step A488), and the process proceeds to step A489.

  In step A489, the address corresponding to the first half variation information loaded in step A487 or step A488 is calculated using the calculated table. Subsequently, the address of the first half variation selection table is acquired from the calculated address and prepared (step A490). Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the RWM target area, prepared (step A491), the distribution process (step A492) related to the selection of the first variation number is performed, and the first variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained. Is prepared and prepared (step A493), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the change start information setting process (steps A332 and A382) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process or special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 28, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number save area of the change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 to be RWM is cleared to 0 (step A501), and the first change time value table is set (step S501). A502), the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A503).

  Subsequently, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A504), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A505). Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A506), and the addition value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A507).

Next, a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is calculated and prepared (step A508), the latter half fluctuation number value is prepared as a fluctuation command (ACTION) (step A509), and command setting processing (step A510). )I do. Subsequently, a symbol information command is loaded from the decoration special command area, prepared (step A511), and command setting processing (step A512) is performed.
Thus, unlike the time of the special figure hold information determination process (preliminary determination process), at the start of the fluctuation, the values of the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are determined in order to set the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. The variation pattern information (number) after the determination is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, a decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A513), and an address of a random number saving area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A514). Then, the special figure holding number corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is updated by −1 (step A515), a special figure holding number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure holding number is prepared (step A516), and command setting is performed. Processing (step A517) is performed.

  Next, the random number save area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is shifted (step A518), the shifted empty area is cleared to 0 (step A519), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process or the small hit flag 2 of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. The small hit flag 2 set in the setting process is loaded (step A521), and the small hit flag 1 area or the small hit flag 2 area of the RWM is cleared (step A522).

  Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process or the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A523). ), The RWM big hit flag 1 area or the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step A524).

  Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A525). If it is a jackpot (step A526; Yes), a signal related to the start of the jackpot in the RWM special figure 2 is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A530), the process proceeds to Step A531. On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step A526; No), the loaded big hit flag 1 is checked (step A527), and when it is a big hit (step A528; Yes), it relates to the start of the big hit in the special figure 1 of the RWM. The signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step A529), and the process proceeds to step A531.

  In step A531, a round number upper limit table is set, and then a round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A532). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A533).

  Next, a probability information command for a low probability (normal probability) is prepared (step A534), and a command setting process (step A535) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information is prepared (step A536), and command setting processing (step A537) is performed. Then, a symbol information command is loaded from the decoration special command area, prepared (step A538), and command setting processing (step A539) is performed.

  Next, after saving the signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state in the external information output data area (step A540), the jackpot fanfare time corresponding to the winning prize opening information is set (step A541), and the big hit The fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A542).

  Next, the number of illegal winning mouth illegal winnings is reset (step A543), an illegal monitoring outside flag is saved in the large winning mouth illegal monitoring period flag area (step A544), and the fanfare / Interval process transition setting process 1 (step A545) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  Also, the loaded big hit flag 1 is checked (step A527), and if it is not a big hit (step A528; No), the process proceeds to step A546 in FIG. 30, and the loaded small hit flag 1 is checked (step A546) When it is a small hit (step A547; Yes), the process proceeds to step A550. On the other hand, when it is not a small hit (step A547; No), the loaded small hit flag 2 is checked (step A548), and when it is a small hit (step A549; Yes), the process proceeds to step A550.

In step A550, a time reduction (time reduction) fluctuation frequency update process is performed. The details of the time shortening fluctuation number update process will be described later.
Then, a fanfare command is prepared (step A551), and a command setting process (step A552) is performed. Then, a symbol information command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area, prepared (step A553), and the command setting process (step A554) is ended.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the small hit big winning opening information is the small hit release information of special figure 1 (step A555), and if it is the special hit release information of special figure 1 (step A556; Yes), the small hit fanfare processing The small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A557) for shifting to is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the small hit release information of the special figure 1 (step A556; No), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 2 (step A558) for shifting to the small hit fanfare mid-process is performed, and the special figure is being displayed. The process ends.

  Also, the loaded small hit flag 2 is checked (step A548), and if it is not a small hit (step A549; No), a time shortening variation number update process (step A559) is performed, and the routine shifts to a special figure normal process. The special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A560) for this is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

[Time reduction variation count update processing]
Next, the details of the time shortening variation frequency update process (step A550, step A559) in the above special figure display process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 31, in the time-reduced variation frequency update process, first, it is determined whether or not a low-probability (normal probability) and a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support) are in progress (step A571). .
Here, when it is determined that the operation is in the time-short operation state (with general power support) at the time of low probability (step A571; Yes), the number of time-changes is updated by -1 (step A572), and the number of time-changes Is determined to be 0 (step A573).

  In step A573, when it is determined that the number of time-varying fluctuations is not 0 (step A573; No), the time shortening fluctuation number updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A573; Yes), a probability information command at the end of the hourly operation state is prepared (step A574), and command setting processing (step A575) is performed.

  Next, a signal relating to the end of the time-shortening operation state is saved in the external information output data area (step A576), and a signal relating to the end of the time-shortening operation state is saved in the test signal output data area (step A577).

Subsequently, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A578), and the ordinary low probability / no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A579). Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A580), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A581), and the time shortening variation frequency update is performed. The process ends.

Further, when it is determined in step A571 that the low probability and the short-time operation state (with normal power support) are not being performed (step A571; No), it is determined whether or not the special state 1 is being performed ( Step A582).
Here, when the special state 1 is in effect (step A582; Yes), the number of fluctuations in the special state 1 (specific fluctuation number) is updated by -1 (step A583), and whether the number of fluctuations in the special state 1 is 0 or not. It is determined whether or not (step A584).

In step A584, when the number of changes in the special state 1 is 0 (step A584; Yes), the special state 2 flag is saved (step A585). Then, +1 is set to the number of fluctuations (for example, once) in the special state 2 (step A586), and it is determined whether or not the special state 2 is being performed (step A587).
In step A582, if the special state 1 is not in progress (step A582; No), or if the number of changes in the special state 1 is not 0 in step A584 (step A584; No), the process proceeds to step A587. .

  In step A587, when it is in the special state 2 (step A587; Yes), the number of fluctuations in the special state 2 is updated by -1 (step A588), and whether or not the number of fluctuations in the special state 2 is 0 is determined. Determination is made (step A589).

If the number of changes in the special state 2 is 0 in step A589 (step A589; Yes), the normal notification state flag is saved in the special drawing effect mode flag area (step A590).
Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 will generate the normal alerting | reporting state based on having performed the specific number of special figure fluctuation display games in the probability non-notifying state.
Then, probability information commands corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are prepared (step A591), a command setting process (step A592) is performed, and the time reduction variation number update process is ended.
Also, if the special state 2 is not in the step A587 (step A587; No), or if the number of fluctuations in the special state 2 is not 0 in the step A589 (step A589; No), the time-reduced fluctuation number is updated. The process ends.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 32, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag set in accordance with the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special diagram variation display game is loaded (step A601). Then, branch processing (step A602) is performed using the probability variation determination flag.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A603) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a normal probability state and a state in which the probability state is notified after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 1, the big hit end setting process 2 (step A604) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a high probability state and a state in which the probability state is notified after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 2, the big hit end setting process 3 (step A605) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a high probability state and does not notify the probability state after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A606) is performed. This process is a process that is executed when a special result mode that is a normal probability state and does not notify the probability state after the special gaming state ends is derived.

  After any of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4 is performed, a probability information command corresponding to the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag is prepared (step A607), and the command setting process (step A608). )I do. And the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (step A609) for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and the jackpot end process is complete | finished.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A603) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A611), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction is sent to the test signal output data. Save in the area (step A612). Next, the time-saving number is saved in the game state display number area (step A613), and the ordinary high probability / ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A614).

Subsequently, the low probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A615), and the normal notification state flag is saved in the special figure effect mode flag area (step A616). Then, the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A617), and the time reduction fluctuation initial value (100) is saved in the time reduction (time reduction) fluctuation frequency area (step A618), The jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A604) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33B, in the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A621), and the signal related to the start at the high probability is stored as the test signal. Save in the output data area (step A622). Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A623), and the common figure high probability / general power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A624).

Subsequently, the high probability / short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A625), and the normal notification state flag is saved in the special figure effect mode flag area (step A626). Then, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A627), the time shortening (short time) variation frequency area is reset (step A637), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time-short operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A605) in the jackpot end process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of the latent probability change time (when probability is not notified) where the probability state is not clearly notified is saved in the external information output data area (step A631), a signal relating to the start of the latent probability change is saved in the test signal output data area (step A632). Next, the number at the time of the latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (step A633), and the ordinary low probability / no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A634).

Subsequently, a high probability / non-short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A635), and a special state 1 flag is saved in the special figure effect mode flag area (step A636). Then, the maximum variation number (46) of the variation number in the special state 1 is acquired (step A637), and the obtained variation number is saved in the special state 1 variation number region (step A638). Here, the reason why the maximum number of fluctuations in the special state 1 is set to 46 is to match the maximum effect change rotation speed (46) when the small hit (5 per small hit) occurs (see FIG. 16). Subsequently, the maximum variation number (for example, 1 (rotation)) of the variation number in the special state 2 is acquired (step A639), and the obtained variation number is saved in the special state 2 variation number area (step A640).
Here, the game control device 100 constitutes a specified number of times setting means capable of setting the specified number of times based on the end of the special game state generated in the first special result mode or the second special result mode.

Then, the probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A641), the time variation count area is reset (step A642), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is ended.
By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state becomes a high probability state, but the probability state is not clearly notified.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
Next, details of the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A606) in the above jackpot end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the jackpot end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start at the low probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A651), and the signal related to the start at the low probability is stored as the test signal. Save in the output data area (step A652). Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A653), and the ordinary low probability / no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A654).

Subsequently, the low probability / no time reduction flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A655), and the special state 1 flag is saved in the special figure effect mode flag area (step A656). Then, the maximum number of changes (46) of the number of changes in the special state 1 is acquired (step A657), and the acquired number of changes is saved in the special state 1 change number area (step A658). Here, the reason why the maximum number of fluctuations in the special state 1 is set to 46 is to match the number of fluctuations in the special state 1 acquired in the big hit end setting process 3. Thereby, even if it is a low probability state or a high probability state, the probability state is notified at the same timing after the latent state (probability non-notification state). Subsequently, the maximum variation number (for example, 1 (rotation)) of the variation number in the special state 2 is acquired (step A659), and the obtained variation number is saved in the special state 2 variation number area (step A660).
Here, the game control device 100 constitutes a specified number of times setting means capable of setting the specified number of times based on the end of the special game state generated in the first special result mode or the second special result mode.

Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A661), the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A662), and the jackpot end setting process 4 is ended.
With the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state becomes a low probability state, but the probability state is not clearly notified.
Here, the game control device 100 executes the jackpot end setting processes 1 to 4 to determine the probability value for generating the special game state after the end of the special game state from the normal probability value or the normal probability value. A probability value setting means capable of setting a higher high probability value.
In addition, the game control device 100 executes the jackpot end setting processes 1 to 4, so that after the end of the special gaming state, the first notification state (probability non-notification state) in which it is difficult for the player to estimate the current probability value, Alternatively, a notification state control unit capable of generating a second notification state (normal notification state) in which the player can estimate the current probability value is provided.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 35, in the small hit end process, first, 0 is set as the special figure game process number (step A671), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A672).

Next, the special state 1 flag is saved in the special figure effect mode flag area (step A673), and the special state 1 fluctuation number corresponding to the small hit symbol is obtained (step A674). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, in the case of a small hit symbol random number “0” (small hit 1), “30 (rotation)” is acquired as the number of changes in the special state 1 corresponding to the small hit symbol. It will be. In the case of small hit 2, special state 1 fluctuation number “34”, in small hit 3, special state 1 fluctuation number “38”, in small hit 4, special state 1 fluctuation number “42”, When the small hit is 5, the special state 1 fluctuation count “46” is acquired.
Here, the specified number of times is set to one of a plurality of specified times according to the type of small hits, and each specified number of times has a predetermined number of intervals.

  Next, the number of fluctuations acquired in the special state 1 fluctuation number area is saved (step A675), and a special state 2 fluctuation number (for example, 1 (rotation)) corresponding to the small hit symbol is obtained (step A676).

  Next, after saving the number of fluctuations acquired in the special state 2 fluctuation number area (step A677), the signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A678), and the signal relating to the end of the small hit is output as a test signal. Save in the data area (step A679).

  Next, after the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A680), the round LED pointer area is reset (step A681), and the special figure game mode flag and the special figure effect mode flag are supported. Probability information commands to be prepared are prepared (step A682), command setting processing (step A683) is performed, and the small hit end processing is terminated.

Next, the types of the latter-half variation group selection table (see FIG. 23) selected according to the gaming state after the end of the big hit / small hit will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 36A, the number of changes (maximum number of changes) of the variable display game executed in the special state 2 is 1, and the probability value at the time of occurrence of the big hit or the small hit is the normal probability value. This is an example of the case.

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), after the end of the small hit, 2R normal B big hit, or 15R normal B big hit, the state shifts to the special state 1 (probability fuzzy notification (probability non-notification) state).
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special state 1 is lost, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table D1 is selected, and the table D2 is selected if the number of special figure hold is “2” or more. In other words, reach does not occur in the special figure variation display game at this time.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

Next, in the special state 1, even if the special number variation display game of the specified number of times according to the symbol (the symbol related to the small hit, 2R normal B big hit, or 15R normal B big hit) is digested, the big hit or the small hit does not occur To the special state 2 (probability ambiguous notification (probability non-notification) state).
When the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special state 2 is lost, the table E is selected as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

Next, in the special state 2, if the big hit or the small hit does not occur even if the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times (for example, one time) is digested, the state shifts to the normal notification state in which the probability state is clearly notified.
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal notification state is lost, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table F1 is selected, and the table F2 is selected if the number of special figure hold is “2” or more.
However, when the normal notification state is entered via the special state 1 and the special state 2 from the end of the small hit that occurred in the high probability state, if the number of special figure hold at this time is “1”, the table C1 Is selected, and the table C2 is selected if the number of special figure hold is “2” or more.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

As shown in FIG. 36 (b), after completion of 2R probability variation C big hit, 2R probability variation B big hit, or 15R probability variation B big hit, the state shifts to a special state 1 (probability fuzzy notification (probability non-notification) state).
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special state 1 is lost, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table D1 is selected, and the table D2 is selected if the number of special figure hold is “2” or more. In other words, reach does not occur in the special figure variation display game at this time.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

Next, in the special state 1, if a big hit or a small hit does not occur even when the maximum specified number of times (for example, 46 times) of the special figure change display game has been consumed, ).
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special state 2 is lost, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table D1 is selected, and the table D2 is selected if the number of special figure hold is “2” or more. In other words, reach does not occur in the special figure variation display game at this time.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

Next, in the special state 2, if the big hit or the small hit does not occur even if the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times (for example, one time) is digested, the state shifts to the normal notification state in which the probability state is clearly notified.
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal notification state is a loss, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table C1 is selected, and the table C2 is selected if the number of reserved special figure is “2” or more.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

As shown in FIG. 36 (c), after the end of 2R probability variation A big hit, 2R normal variation A big hit, 15R probability variation A big hit, or 15R normal variation A big hit, it shifts to the normal notification state without passing through special state 1 and special state 2. To do.
If the determination result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal notification state is a loss, the special figure pending number at this time is “1” as the latter half fluctuation group selection table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern in the game. For example, the table C1 is selected, and the table C2 is selected if the number of reserved special figure is “2” or more.
Further, when the determination result of the game is a big hit, the table A is selected as the second half variation group selection table.
In addition, when the determination result of the game is a small hit, the table B is selected as the second half variation group selection table.

  Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are the processes for controlling these (for example, from the speaker) If it is an audio output, control is performed in sound control processing.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 of the effect control device 300 performs 2nd main processing shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 39 shows the base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B55) for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed, and the customer waits. A customer waiting demo process (step B56) regarding the display of the demo is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 40 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

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

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

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the changing process, information necessary for playing the special display variation display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a big hit / small hit fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed. Further, when the n-th open / close command is received, a big hit round process (step B74), which is a process related to the round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, a big hit interval process (step B75) which is a process related to the interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, a big hit / small hit ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a big hit / small hit symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decorative special figure command including information related to a stop graphic of the special figure variation display game is performed, and information on increase / decrease of the start memory is included. A hold number command reception process (step B78) for performing processing based on the hold number command (see Fig. 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) is performed.

  Further, a pre-read information command (start opening prize effect command, including a result of a pre-determination process (pre-read process) for pre-determining a result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory before executing the special figure change display game, etc. A prior determination command reception process (step B79) for performing a process based on the start opening winning effect design command) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 41 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and a movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B95) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B96). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B97) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times that the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is updated. The variable time setting process (step B98) is set. Then, the first scene and the scene update timer are set (step B99), the effect request flag is cleared (step B100), and the changing process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B101). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B101; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B101; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B102) relating to the setting of the next scene data is performed, and the process during change is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 42 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B94) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special symbol variation display game is acquired (step B111), and it is determined whether the symbol based on the stop symbol information is a lost symbol (step B112).

  If it is determined in step B112 that the symbol is a lost symbol (step B112; Yes), a gaming state flag (probability change / short time / normal / special state flag, etc.) is acquired (step B113), and the current number of reserved memories Is acquired (step B114). Then, the loss variation selection table corresponding to the game state flag and the number of stored memories is set (step B115), and the process proceeds to step B116.

If it is determined in step B112 that it is not a lost symbol (step B112; No), after setting the small hit variation selection table (step B116), the symbol based on the acquired stop symbol information is a big hit symbol. (Step B117).
When it is determined that the symbol is a big hit symbol (step B117; Yes), the big hit variation selection table is set (step B118), and the process proceeds to step B119. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (step B117; No), step B118 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B119.

In step B119, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command is determined from the set table, and a stop symbol (details) is set based on the stop symbol information and the variation pattern (step B120), and variation pattern information setting processing is performed. Exit.
Here, the effect control device 300 serves as a result deriving unit that causes the display device 41 to derive and display the stop result mode according to the result mode determined by the game control device 100.

[Scene data setting processing]
FIG. 43 shows the scene data setting process (step B102) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this scene data setting process, first, the scene data to be updated is checked (step B131), and it is determined whether it is the high-speed fluctuation end timing (step B132).

If it is determined in step B132 that the high-speed fluctuation end timing is not reached (step B132; No), it is determined whether or not the scene is other than the final scene (step B133). If the scene is not the final scene (step B133; Yes). Is the next scene data based on the time value data (time values A to D seconds) and execution data (effects A to D) corresponding to each of the scenes 1 to 4 stored in the scene data setting table shown in FIG. And the update timer is set (step B134), and the scene data setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is not the final scene (step B133; Yes), that is, if it is the final scene, the scene data setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B132 that the high-speed fluctuation end timing is reached (step B132; Yes), it is checked whether there is a continuous notice execution flag (step B135). If there is no continuous notice execution flag (step B136). ; No) shifts to Step B133 and performs the subsequent processing. On the other hand, if there is a continuous notice execution flag (step B136; Yes), the stop effect scene data is replaced (step B137), the replaced stop effect scene data is set as new scene data (step B138), and scene data setting is performed. The process ends.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 45 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a special (probability non-notification) state flag (step B141). (Step B143), it is determined whether or not the number of special state fluctuations is 1 (Step B144). The special state fluctuation count is set according to the contents of the symbol information command received in the big hit / small hit ending process described later.

If it is determined in step B144 that the special state variation count is 1 (step B144; Yes), the special state flag 2 is set (step B145), and whether or not the special state variation count is 0 is determined. Determination is made (step B146).
Here, when it is determined that the number of times of special state change is 0 (step B146; Yes), the special state flag is cleared (step B147), and the game state flag (probability change or normal flag according to the current probability state) ) Is set (step B148). Subsequently, a background command corresponding to the current probability state is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312 (step B149), and the process proceeds to step B150.
As a result, the production control device 300 generates the normal notification state based on the specific number of special figure change display games being executed in the probability non-notification state.
If it is determined in step B142 that there is no special state flag (step B142; No), if it is determined in step B144 that the number of special state fluctuations is not 1 (step B144; No), or step If it is determined in B146 that the special state fluctuation count is not 0 (step B146; No), the process proceeds to step B150.

In step B150, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag. If there is no time reduction flag (step B151; No), the variation number management process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a time reduction flag (step B151; Yes), the number of time reduction fluctuations is updated by -1 (step B152), and it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (step B153).
Here, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step B153; Yes), after clearing the hourly flag (step B154), a normal (probability notification) state flag is set (step B155), and a normal probability background command is set. Is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312 (step B156), and the variation count management process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step B153; No), the -1 updated value is set in the short-time fluctuation number counter (step B157), and the fluctuation number management process is terminated.
In the present embodiment, the production control device 300 updates the special state fluctuation count (the sum of the fluctuation counts of the special state 1 and the special state 2), and when it becomes 0, the background corresponding to the current probability state A command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312, but when a probability information command transmitted from the game control device 100 is received at the end of the special state 2, a background command corresponding to the probability information command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312. You may do it.

[Big hit / small hit fanfare treatment]
FIG. 46 shows the big hit / small hit fanfare process (step B73) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small hit fanfare process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B161). If there is an effect request flag (step B161; Yes), the big hit power failure recovery data is cleared ( Step B162), the game mode state is maintained (Step B163).

  Next, a jackpot symbol is set (step B164), information about the jackpot is set (step B165), and the number of consecutive big hits (number of rounds) is updated (step B166). Subsequently, a fanfare update timer is set (step B167), and a fanfare background command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312 (step B168). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B169), and the big hit / small hit fanfare process is terminated.

  The big hit continuation number is set to 1 when a big hit occurs in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, and thereafter in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state. When a big hit occurs, it is incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B161; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B170). In this case, the update timer measures the fanfare time at the start of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the fanfare time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B170; No), the big hit / small hit fanfare process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B170; Yes), the fanfare end is set (step B171), and the big hit / small hit fanfare processing is ended.

[Big hit / small hit ending process]
FIG. 47 shows the big hit / small hit ending process (step B76) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this big hit / small hit ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B181). If there is an effect request flag (step B181; Yes), the big hit / small hit ending process is a big hit. It is determined whether or not it is related to the end of the process.

  Here, if it is related to the end of jackpot (step B182; Yes), the probability state corresponding to the probability information command is saved (step B183). Then, the content of the symbol information command is checked (step B184), and it is determined whether or not the symbol is a probability non-notification symbol (step B185). And when it determines with it not being a probability change non-notification symbol (step B185; No), it is determined whether it is the normal (time reduction) symbol which generates a time-short operation state (step B186).

  When it is determined in step B186 that the symbol is a normal (short time) symbol (step B186; Yes), after the short time flag is saved (step B187), the short time fluctuation count (100) is set (step B188), The short time (probability notification) state flag is set (step B189), and the process proceeds to step B194. When it is determined that the symbol is not a normal (short time) symbol (step B186; No), a probability variation (probability notification) state flag is set (step B190), and the process proceeds to step B194.

In Step B182, when it is determined that it is not related to the end of the big hit (Step B182; No), the content of the symbol information command is checked (Step B191). Then, the number of special state fluctuations corresponding to the symbol information (the effect change rotation speeds 30 to 46 in the special state 1; see FIG. 16) is set to the number obtained by adding 1 which is the number of fluctuations in the special state 2 (step B192), The special (probability non-notification) state flag 1 is set (step B193), and the process proceeds to step B194.
If it is determined in step B185 that the symbol is a probability variation non-notification symbol (step B185; Yes), the special state change count corresponding to the symbol information (the maximum prescribed count 46 in the special state 1) is changed to the special state 2. The number obtained by adding 1 which is the number of fluctuations is set (step B192), the special (probability non-notification) state flag 1 is set (step B193), and the process proceeds to step B194.

  In step B194, an ending update timer is set. Then, an ending background command is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312 (step B195), the effect request flag is cleared (step B196), and the big hit / small hit ending process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step B181 that there is no effect request flag (step B181; No), it is determined whether or not the ending update timer is 0 (step B197). If the ending update timer is 0 (step B197; Yes), end ending is set (step B198), a background command corresponding to the game state flag is transmitted to the 2nd CPU 312 (step B199), and the big hit / small The winning ending process ends. On the other hand, when the ending update timer is not 0 (step B197; No), step B198 and step B199 are skipped, and the big hit / small hit ending process is ended.

[Preliminary judgment command reception processing]
FIG. 48 shows a prior determination command reception process (step B79) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this preliminary determination command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a preliminary determination command has been received (step B201). If no preliminary determination command has been received (step B201; No), the preliminary determination command reception process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the prior determination command is received (step 201; Yes), a gaming state flag is acquired (step B202).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is in a special state (step B203).
Here, when it is determined that it is not in the special state (step B203; No), that is, when it is determined that it is in the special state, the prior determination command reception process is terminated.
If it is in the special state, the process of steps B204 to B206 is skipped, the advance determination command reception process is terminated, and the advance (prefetch) effect is not executed. In the special figure fluctuation display game, only the reach that becomes a big hit or a small hit occurs as a game result except in the case where the table E is selected in this case. This is because the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit is easily recognized by the player, and the interest of the advance (prefetching) effect is reduced.
If it is determined that the state is not in the special state (step B203; Yes), the contents of the prior determination command are saved in the corresponding hold (start) storage area (step B204). For example, as shown in FIG. 49, the reserved storage area has a special figure 1 reserved storage area and a special figure 2 reserved storage area. Further, the special figure 1 reserved storage area and the special figure 2 reserved storage area respectively have storage areas 0 to 4 in accordance with the digest order of the special figure variation display game. The storage area 0 is an area in which information indicating the number of reserved storage is updated and stored.

Subsequently, a second half variation pattern determination process (step B205) and a prior (prefetch) effect setting process (step B206) are performed, and the preliminary determination command reception process is terminated.
Details of the latter half variation pattern determination process and the prior (prefetch) effect setting process will be described later.

[Second half fluctuation pattern judgment processing]
FIG. 50 shows the latter half variation pattern determination process (step B205) in the prior determination command reception process shown in FIG. In the latter half variation pattern determination process, first, (stop) symbol information is acquired from the target predetermination command area (see FIG. 49) (step B211), and it is determined whether or not it is a lost symbol (step B212). . The target advance determination command area is a storage area in the reserved storage area in which the latest advance determination command is stored.

When it is determined in step B212 that the symbol is a lost symbol (step B212; Yes), a gaming state flag is acquired (step B213). Subsequently, the current reserved memory number is acquired (step B214), the game state flag and the loss variation selection table corresponding to the reserved memory number are set (step B215), and the process proceeds to step B219.
If it is determined that the symbol is not a lost symbol (step B212; No), a small hitting second half fluctuation selection table is set (step B216). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot symbol (step B217). If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (step B217; Yes), the big hit symbol second half fluctuation selection table is set (step B218), and the procedure goes to step B219. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (step B217; No), step B218 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B219.

  In step B219, the value of the variation pattern random number 1 received as the prior determination command is acquired from the target hold (start) storage area (preliminary determination command area; see FIG. 49). Subsequently, a 2-byte distribution process (step B220) is performed, information on the reach system obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired (step B221), and the acquired reach system information is stored in a target storage (start) storage area (pre-determination information) Area (see FIG. 49) (step B222), and the latter half variation pattern determination process is completed.

[Pre-direction setting process]
FIG. 51 shows a prior effect setting process (step B206) in the prior determination command receiving process shown in FIG. In this prior effect setting process, first, the current number of reserved memories is acquired (step B231), and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is 1 (step B232).

If it is determined in step B232 that the number of reserved memories is 1 (step B232; Yes), the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being executed is acquired (step B233), and the remaining time is the prescribed time. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step B234).
Here, when it is determined that the time is not longer than the specified time (step B234; No), the preliminary effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified time is exceeded (step B234; Yes), the preliminary effect random number generated in the effect control device 300 is acquired (step B235), and the value of the preliminary effect random number is executed. It is determined whether or not it matches the determined value (step B236).

In step B236, when it does not coincide with the execution decision value (step B236; No), the preliminary effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it coincides with the execution decision value (step B236; Yes), the pre-effect distribution table 1 is set (step B237), and the symbol information and reach system information of the reserved storage are prepared (step B238). An effect mode selection process 1 (step B239) is performed.
In the prior performance mode selection process 1, the prior notification mode corresponding to the symbol information and reach system information in the reserved storage is selected using the prior notification distribution table 1 shown in FIG. For example, when the symbol information of the reserved memory is “losing” and the reach system information is “SP (special) 1 reach”, the reserved memory display color is selected as “yellow” as the prior notification mode. . Also, when the symbol information of the reserved memory is “losing” and the reach system information is “normal reach”, the prior notification mode is selected not to change the reserved memory display color, that is, “white”. And the prior production aspect selected to the holding storage area used as object is saved (Step B240), and the preliminary production setting processing is ended.

If it is determined in step B232 that the number of reserved memories is not 1 (step B232; No), the pre-effect distribution table 2 is set (step B241) and stored before the reserved memory. The information of the advance reserved memory, the symbol information of the reserved memory, and the reach system information are prepared (step B242), and the prior effect mode selection process 2 (step B243) is performed.
In the prior performance mode selection process 2, using the prior notification distribution table 2 shown in FIG. 52 (b), information on advance reservation storage (presence notification presence / absence, reach system information), symbol information of the reservation storage, and reach system The prior notification mode corresponding to the information is selected.
For example, in the case where there is no memory that has performed prior notification in the preceding reserved memory, and the reach system information of the preceding reserved memory is equal to or higher than normal reach, the symbol information of the reserved memory is “lost” or “big hit”, When the hold system reach system information is equal to or higher than the normal reach, select a prior notification mode (special display mode; “blue” or “green”) different from the normal hold memory display mode (normal display mode; “white”) To do. Moreover, the display color of the hold memory in the prior notification mode different from the normal hold storage display mode selected at this time can be distinguished from the prior notification mode (“yellow” or “red”) by the prior effect mode selection process 1. Is set to
Specifically, if there is no memory that has made prior notification in the preceding reserved memory and the reach system information of the preceding reserved memory is “normal reach”, the symbol information of the reserved memory is “lost”. ”Is also selected when the reach system information is“ SP (special) 1 reach ”or higher, which has a higher expectation than“ normal reach ”, and the reserved storage display color is set to“ green ”as the prior notification mode. The On the other hand, when the reach system information of the hold storage is “normal reach”, the pre-notification mode is selected to set the hold storage display color to “blue”.
That is, when the reach mode of the reserved memory is the same frequency as the expected level of the reach mode based on the reach system information of the previous reserved memory, or a frequency lower than that, the reserved memory display color is set to “ The selection “blue” is made. On the other hand, when the reach mode of the reserved memory is higher than the expected level of the reach mode based on the reach system information of the previous reserved memory, the pre-notification mode is selected to set the reserved memory display color to “green”. The
In addition, if there is a memory that has been pre-notified in the pre-holding memory, even if the symbol information of the reserved memory is "losing" or "big hit", as a pre-notification mode, do not change the reserved memory display color, That is, the selection of “white” is made.
In addition, when the symbol information of the reserved storage is “small hit”, regardless of the information of the preceding reserved memory (pre-notification presence / absence, reach system information) and the reach system information of the reserved memory, The selection is made so as not to change the reserved storage display color, that is, “white”.
And the prior production aspect selected to the holding storage area used as object is saved (Step B240), and the preliminary production setting processing is ended.

Next, a display example of a pre-effect mode by the above-described pre-effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 53A shows a state in which the special figure hold memory is 0, and the special special figure variation display game executed last is stopped and displayed on the display unit 41 a of the display device 41.
At this time, if there is a game ball prize (special figure 1 start prize) at the start prize opening 36, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), a decoration special figure variation display game is started on the display unit 41a. Special figure is displayed in a variable manner.

Subsequently, when a special figure 1 start winning (symbol information; lose, reach system information; SP1 reach) occurs during the change and the pre-determination process (see FIG. 51) is executed, the number of reserved memories is 1 (step B232; Yes), whether the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being executed is equal to or greater than the specified value (step B234) or whether a pre-effect (preliminary notification) is executed (step B236) Judgment processing is performed. Then, when the remaining time of the special figure variation display game being executed is less than the prescribed value (step B234; No), or when it is determined not to execute the pre-production (step B236; No), FIG. 53 (c). As shown in FIG. 3, the white hold storage display set at the normal time is displayed on the display unit 41a.
Further, when a special figure 1 start winning (symbol information; lose, reach system information; SP2 reach) is generated during the change and the pre-determination process is executed, the number of reserved memories is 2 at this time (step B232) No), the pre-effects distribution mode selection process 2 (step B243) is performed using the pre-effect distribution table 2 (step B241). At this time, the advance hold storage is not notified in advance and the reach system information is “SP1 reach”. Since the symbol information of the reserved memory is “losing” and the reach system information is “SP2 reach” having a higher degree of expectation than “SP1 reach”, the reserved memory display color is “green” as a pre-effects mode. As shown in FIG. 53 (d), a green reserved storage display is made on the display unit 41a.

Further, during the fluctuation shown in FIG. 53 (b), a special figure 1 start prize (symbol information; lose, reach system information; SP1 reach) occurs, and a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 51) is executed. When the remaining time of the special figure variation display game is equal to or greater than the specified value (step B234; Yes) and it is determined to execute the pre-effect (step B236; Yes), the pre-effect distribution table 1 is used (step B237). ), Pre-effect mode selection process 1 (step B239) is performed. At this time, since the symbol information of the hold memory is “losing” and the reach system information is “SP1 reach”, the pre-production mode is selected as “yellow” as the hold memory display color, and FIG. As shown in e), a yellow reserved storage display is made on the display unit 41a.
Furthermore, when a special figure 1 start prize (symbol information; lose, reach system information; SP2 reach) is generated during the change and the preliminary determination process is executed, the preliminary stage distribution table 2 is used (step B241). ), A pre-effect mode selection process 2 (step B243) is performed. At this time, since the advance hold storage has been notified in advance, a selection is made as not changing the hold storage display color, that is, “white” as the pre-production effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (f). A white storage storage display is made on 41a.

Next, a display example of the display device 41 during the transition from the probability fuzzy (non-notification) mode (pounding mode) in which the probability state is not clearly notified to the normal notification state in which the probability state is clearly notified will be described with reference to FIG. I will explain.
FIG. 54A is a diagram showing a big hit ending screen displayed at the end of the big hit. Specifically, when one of the 15R probability variation B big hit, 2R probability variation B big hit, 15R normal B big hit, or 2R normal B big hit is finished, the display unit 41a displays “Big hit end throb mode!” Is made. A jackpot ending background is displayed on the background of the character display.
FIG. 54 (b) is a diagram showing a special ending screen displayed at the end of the small hit or 2R probability variation C big hit, and the display unit 41a displays the text “pounding mode entry!”. . In addition, a special ending background is displayed as the background of the character display.

Next, when the display of the ending screen of FIG. 54 (a) or (b) is finished, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), a special figure variation display game in the pounding mode (probability fuzzy (non-notification) mode) is started. At this time, a character display of “in a pounding mode” is displayed at the bottom of the display unit 41a, and a probability ambiguous background indicating the pounding mode is displayed in the background of the character display.
In addition, in the special figure change display game in the pounding mode, unless a big hit or a small hit occurs, the specified number of times determined according to the type of the big hit or the small hit that triggered the transition to the pounding mode ( The special figure change display game of the number of changes in the special state (30 to 46) + the number of changes in the special state 2 (1) will be digested as the pounding mode.

FIG. 54 (d) shows that the big hit that triggered the transition to the pounding mode is either 15R probability variation B big hit, 2R probability variation B big hit, or 2R probability variation B big hit, and the maximum specified number of times after the big hit ends. It is a figure which shows the state where reach did not generate | occur | produce in the 47th special figure fluctuation display game.
Then, when the special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIG. 54 (d) is finished and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), the mode is changed from the pounding mode to the normal notification state. In the center of the display unit 41a, a character display of “Congratulations !!” is displayed, and a background of the character display is a probability variation game state background indicating a probability variation state (high probability state).

FIG. 54 (f) shows that the big hit that triggered the transition to the pounding mode is either 15R normal B big hit, 2R normal B big hit, or small hit. After the 46th special figure fluctuation display game, which is the maximum prescribed number, is exhausted or in the case of a small hit, reach occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game at the specified number of revolutions (30 to 46) according to the small hit symbol It is a figure which shows the state which carried out.
Then, when the special figure fluctuation display game shown in FIG. 54 (f) is finished as a result of losing and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 54 (g), the normal notification state is started from the pounding mode. In the middle of the display unit 41a, a character display of “sorry ~ !!!!” is displayed, and a normal game state background indicating a normal probability state is displayed on the background of the character display.

FIG. 55A is a diagram showing various display areas set in the display device 41, and a main display area 1000 for variably displaying identification information over the entire upper part of the display unit of the display device 41 is set. In the lower part of the main display area 1000, a special figure 1 hold display area 1001 and a special figure 2 hold display area 1002 in which a hold storage display is displayed are set. In the upper right corner of the main display area 1000, an auxiliary display area is displayed. 1003 is set.
FIG. 55B associates the types of big hits and small hits with the types of identification information displayed in the main display area 1000 and the auxiliary display area 1003 of the display device 41 when the big hits or small hits occur. It is a table.
As shown in the table of FIG. 55 (b), when a 15R normal B big hit or a 15R probability variation B big hit occurs, an identification symbol “111” or “999” is displayed as a stop symbol in the main display area 1000. However, with such a display alone, it is difficult to recognize whether it is a 15R normal B big hit or a 15R probability variation B big hit. Similarly, when 2R normal B big hit or 2R probability variation B big hit occurs, the identification symbol “135” is displayed as a stop symbol, and when 2R probability variation C big hit or small hit occurs, the identification symbol “753” is displayed as a stop symbol. ”Is displayed, and the probability value cannot be distinguished only by looking at the main display area 1000. Therefore, in the auxiliary display area 1003, when a big hit (15R normal A, B big hit, 2R normal A, B big hit) with a probability value of normal probability occurs, blue is stopped and the probability value becomes high probability. When a big hit (15R probability change A, B big hit, 2R probability change A, B, C big hit) occurs, red is stopped and displayed, and when a small hit that does not change the probability value occurs, white is displayed. The probability value can be distinguished by displaying the auxiliary display area 1003.
In this way, the effect control device 300 performs display control of the main display area 1000 and the auxiliary display area 1003, so that between 15R normal B big hit and 15R probability B big hit, between 2R normal B and 2R probability change B, The player is difficult to recognize between the 2R probability variation C and the small hit, so that the player cannot immediately distinguish the type of hit.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by executing the above-described control process, after the special gaming state is completed, the probability non-notification state (probability) in which it is difficult for the player to estimate the current probability value. In the special-figure display game up to the specified number of times, if the probability value is set to the normal probability value or the high probability value, the stop result Since the table D1 or D2 (outlier special variation group selection table; see FIGS. 26A and 26B) is selected on the condition that the mode does not become a special result mode, the reach state does not occur and the probability value Is a normal probability value or a high probability value, but in the special figure variation display game with the specified number of times, if the stop result mode does not become a special result mode, the table E ( Deviation special variation group selection table; While see FIG 26 (c)) is selected, in the case of high-probability values, so that the table D1 or D2 is selected.
Therefore, since the current probability value can be estimated (recognized) depending on whether or not the reach state occurs in the special figure variation display game with the specified number of times, the condition that the probability value can be estimated (recognized) Can be easily understood, and the player's sense of expectation for the specified number of special figure change display games can be improved, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  Also, whether the special gaming state that occurred is the first special result mode (15R normal B big hit, 2R normal B big hit, or small hit) or the second special result mode (15R positive B big hit, 2R positive B big hit, or 2R positive change) Since the specified number of times set by the game control device 100 changes depending on whether the game is a C big hit), after the special game state ends, the special figure variation display game reaches the specified number of times in the probability non-notification state. The player's expectation (pounding feeling) can be further improved.

Further, when it is determined by the game control device 100 to derive the first special result mode or the second special result mode, the special figure variation display is performed in such a mode that the type of each result mode is difficult for the player to recognize. Since the game stop result is derived and displayed on the display device 41, it can be made difficult to recognize whether the game result is the first special result mode or the second special result mode, and the determination result of the game control device 100 It is possible to immediately grasp (whether or not a high probability value is set) and prevent the interest from being attenuated.
In addition, a plurality of specified times (30 times, 34 times, 38 times, 42 times, or 46 times) set by the game control device 100 are provided with an interval of the specified number of times (4 times). Therefore, there is a part where the reach state (the specified number of times; 30, 34, 38, 42, or 46 times) that raises a sense of expectation as to whether or not a high probability value is set in the probability non-notification state and peace of mind. The portion where the reach state is not generated (other than the specified number of times) can be mixed, and the player's sense of expectation can be given clarity, and the interest of the game can be improved suitably.

  In addition, after a predetermined number of special figure variation display games have been executed, a notification state control means (game control device 100 and effect control device 300) generates a normal notification state in which a probability value can be estimated, The player can recognize that the previous special figure variation display game was the specified number of times, and the current probability value can be grasped by whether or not a reach state has occurred in the special figure variation display game at the specified number of times Can be suggested.

Further, when a special result mode (big hit or small hit) occurs within a predetermined number of times, table A (big hit fluctuation group selection table; see FIG. 25A) or table B (small hit fluctuation group) The selection table (see FIG. 25 (b)) is selected, and the reach state is always generated in the special figure variation display game as the special result mode. It is possible to improve the player's expectation when the reach state occurs even in the special figure variation display game of the number of times, and to know the conditions that become the special result mode in the probability non-notification state (probability ambiguous state) It becomes easy.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is provided with a variation pattern advance determination function, but the game control device 100 may perform advance determination of the variation pattern. In that case, the symbol information and the reach system information or the variation pattern number are transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a prior determination command.
Further, the start memory display is displayed on the display device 41. However, the start memory display is displayed on a dedicated display unit provided separately from the display device 41 (a display unit provided with a full upper limit number of full-color LEDs and the like). May be. In this case, lighting each full color LED corresponds to displaying the start memory display.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. Applicable to all used gaming machines.

10 gaming machine 100 game control device (game execution control means, probability value setting means, notification state control means, table selection means, variation pattern selection means, first table selection means, second table selection means, specified number of times setting means, result Aspect determining means)
300 Production control device (notification state control means, result derivation means)
36 Start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variation display means)

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start storage means capable of extracting determination information relating to execution of the variable display game and storing it as start memory of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
The hold memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start-up storage unit, minute but only the hold memory display control means capable this to display according to the number of the starting storage,
Pre-determination means that can pre-determine determination information related to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up storage;
Based on the prior determination result of the prior determination means, the advance notice means capable of performing a prior notice in which the display mode of the hold storage display is a special aspect different from the normal aspect, and
The advance notice means changes the display mode of the hold memory display corresponding to the latest start memory stored in the start memory means to the variable display game based on the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory. a variation pattern in, characterized by the Turkey be determined based on the variation pattern in the variable display game based on the latest starting memories, relationship.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display mode of the hold memory display of the latest start memory includes the change pattern in the change display game based on the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory, and Since it is determined based on the relationship with the variation pattern in the variation display game based on the latest start memory, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by advance notice.
The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Based on the relationship between the expectation level of the variation pattern in the variation display game based on the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory and the expectation level of the variation pattern in the variation display game based on the latest start memory Then, the display mode corresponding to the hold memory display of the latest start memory is determined.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the expectation of the variation pattern in the variation display game based on the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory and the variation in the variation display game based on the latest start memory. Since the display mode of the hold memory display of the latest start memory is determined based on the relationship with the pattern expectation level, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by the advance notice.

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in the start winning area,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Start storage means capable of extracting determination information relating to execution of the variable display game and storing it as start memory of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the start winning area;
On-hold storage display means capable of displaying the on-hold storage display corresponding to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means on a predetermined display unit by an amount corresponding to the number of start-up memories,
Pre-determination means that can pre-determine determination information related to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up storage;
Based on the prior determination result of the prior determination means, the advance notice means capable of performing a prior notice in which the display mode of the hold storage display is a special aspect different from the normal aspect, and
The advance notice means displays the display form of the hold memory display of the latest start memory stored in the start storage means, the start determination result of the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory, and the latest Is determined based on the display mode of the pending storage display for the start memory stored prior to the start memory,
The advance notice for the latest start memory can be executed when the advance notice is not performed for the start memory stored prior to the latest start memory. Machine.

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