JP2016104350A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to continuously have interest in a variable display device having a display part capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a plurality of lines on the basis of a winning of a game ball in a startup winning area, and in a game machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when a special result mode is derived as a stop result mode of identification information of a plurality of lines.SOLUTION: A game machine includes mission performance control means (performance control device 300) which can execute a mission performance for imparting a privilege to the player on condition that a prescribed display mode is displayed in a variable display device (display device 41) during a prescribed period. The mission performance control means also can hold and display a display mode over a plurality of variable display games in the case where the display mode satisfying a portion of a condition during a prescribed period is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a plurality of columns based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a plurality of columns of identification information. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result mode is derived as a stop result mode.

  As a game effect, there is a game machine that can execute a mission effect that presents a predetermined condition such as “Leach with a design of ○” and informs that the probability of a big hit is high if the predetermined condition is satisfied. ing. In such a gaming machine, when there is a suspension for generating a big hit after the end of the mission effect period at the end of the mission effect period, to change the mission game being executed in order to eliminate the mission shift phenomenon I have to. In addition, in such a mission game, a mission such as “Let's reach with the symbol of ○” occurs, and if it is a big hit, a big hit will occur in the symbol presented as the mission (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-291506 A

  Here, in a gaming machine such as the above-mentioned patent document, the player recognizes that the change is not a big hit when the first stop symbol is not the symbol presented as the mission, and the player's response to the variation is Interest is diminished. In addition, even if the first stop symbol is presented, the second stop symbol is not the same symbol, so if the reach does not occur in the presented symbol, it will be confirmed and the player will not be able to Even if the symbol presented in one variation display game stops, all symbols will vary again in the next variation, so it was presented that it was stopped in one variation display game. The symbol did not make any sense in the next variation, and the player's interest did not continue over multiple variations.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a plurality of columns based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a plurality of columns When a special result mode is derived as an information stop result mode, the player's interest can be maintained in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a plurality of columns based on winning of a game ball in a start winning area. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result mode is derived as a stop result mode of the plurality of columns of identification information,
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Determination means for determining the random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means;
Production control means for performing production control in the gaming machine,
The production control means includes
In a predetermined period, including a mission effect control means capable of executing a mission effect that gives a privilege to the player on the condition that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the variable display device,
The mission effect control means includes:
When a display mode that satisfies a part of the condition is displayed during the predetermined period, the display mode can be held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games.

Here, the predetermined display mode means that a predetermined identification information is displayed as a stop result mode of the variable display game, a predetermined variable mode (reach, etc.), a predetermined production, etc. is there.
In addition, giving a privilege means displaying a special result, notifying the determination result of the determination means (whether or not it will be a big hit), executing a specific effect, shifting to a specific effect mode, etc. It is.
In addition, the display mode satisfying a part of the condition is, for example, when all the identification information is the predetermined identification information among the result modes in which the condition is composed of three columns of identification information. Alternatively, only two columns of identification information become predetermined identification information. Moreover, when the said condition is that a predetermined | prescribed fluctuation | variation aspect and a predetermined | prescribed production | presentation are performed, it is that a fluctuation | variation aspect and an effect will progress to the previous stage used as a predetermined | prescribed fluctuation | variation aspect and a predetermined | prescribed effect.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the process until the condition for granting the privilege is achieved can be produced in an unprecedented novel manner, and the player's interest can be continued. That is, when the condition is partially achieved, the state can be maintained, so that an expectation can be given to the next and subsequent variable display games, and interest can be maintained over a plurality of variable display games.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mission effect control means includes:
The holding state of the display mode held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games can be released based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, even if held once, it may be released, so in addition to the expectation that it will be held, it can also have the expectation that it will not be released. Can be improved.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the mission effect control means includes:
It is characterized by comprising selection means for enabling the player to select whether or not to hold and display a display mode that satisfies a part of the conditions displayed on the variable display device.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to select whether the condition is established by the player's intention, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the condition is that predetermined identification information is displayed as a stop result mode of the variable display game. And
The mission effect control means includes:
Of the plurality of columns of identification information derived as the result of stopping the variation display game, the predetermined identification information can be held and displayed over a plurality of variation display games.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect effectively by setting the conditions using the identification information most noticed by the player.

Invention of Claim 5 is a gaming machine of Claim 4, Comprising: The said determination means is
Including pre-determination means for determining the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed,
The mission effect control means includes a suggestion notification control means capable of informing a player of the result of the prior determination means,
In the predetermined period, the suggestion notification control unit can suggest and notify information related to identification information derived as a stop result mode of the variable display game as a determination result by the prior determination unit.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, not only whether or not the condition is achieved in the running variable display game, but also whether or not the condition is achieved in the variable display game to be executed in the future. You can have it. Furthermore, when the conditions are partially achieved and held and displayed, it can be expected that all the conditions will be achieved by the variable display game to be executed from now on, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the suggestion notification control means is
The identification information derived as the stop result mode of the variation display game that has been suggested and notified is capable of indicating and indicating the possibility of holding and displaying over a plurality of variable display games and the length of the holding and displaying period. And

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a sense of expectation for achievement of the conditions can be given, and the interest can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce a process until a condition for granting a privilege is achieved in an unprecedented and novel manner, and it is possible to continue the player's interest. That is, when the condition is partially achieved, the state can be maintained, so that an expectation can be given to the next and subsequent variable display games, and interest can be maintained over a plurality of variable display games.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart explaining a mode transfer lottery process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation | variation frequency management process. It is a flowchart explaining a change end process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch command reception process. It is a flowchart explaining a mission effect setting process. It is a figure explaining another example of production. It is a figure explaining another example of production. It is a figure explaining another example of production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the production | presentation button input process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation pattern information setting process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the mission effect setting process in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the mission effect setting process in the case of performing the effect shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the suggestion alerting | reporting information setting process in the case of performing the production shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining another example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the mission effect setting process in the case of performing the effect shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining another example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation pattern information setting process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the hold level and the prefetch alerting | reporting content in a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 4th modification.

  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 discharge abnormality notification lamp (LED) 17 are provided above 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 is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21. The effect button 25 forms an operation means with a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the 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). In an area (display area, display section) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect. Is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. 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 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  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, a first special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a universal figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize to the usual figure start gate 34 Is provided at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

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

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 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 universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When the normal figure random number extracted when the passage to the normal figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes the normal figure specific result and the normal figure is a hit. When the electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). 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.

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

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

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first changed into the left fluctuation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region (second special display) In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. That is, a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and the result is displayed according to the stop result mode of the plurality of identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game 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. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

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

  Although not particularly limited, the 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 pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 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 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. 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. And, for example, a state in which a variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which special result forms are aligned. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  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.

  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 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 connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  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 71 is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data 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 variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

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

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

  The 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, the DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. . That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. 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, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

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

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  Next, the mission effect performed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. This mission effect is an effect of presenting that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the display device 41 as a mission, and giving a privilege to the player by achieving the presented mission. The mission effect is started when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and at this time, the mission is presented as shown in FIG. Here, a mission of aligning 7 symbols within a predetermined time is presented, and it is notified that a privilege is granted by achieving this mission. The privilege here is to display a video that is not normally displayed during the special gaming state.

  Then, the variation display of the identification information is started as shown in FIG. 5 (b), and the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (c). In this state, the proposed mission has not yet been achieved. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started to display the fluctuation of the identification information, and the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (e). In this state, the identification information “7” is stopped in the left variation display area, and a display mode that satisfies a part of the mission achievement condition is displayed.

  In this way, when a display mode that satisfies a part of the conditions is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5F, a display in which the arrow 81 is fired toward the identification information is made, and FIG. As shown in (), the identification information is stabbed and “HOLD!” Is displayed, and the identification information is held and displayed. As a result, in the next special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 5 (h), the identification information is held and displayed and is not variably displayed. In addition, in order to indicate that the variation display of the special figure variation display game is being performed, the identification information held and displayed is displayed so as to be shaken.

  Thereafter, when the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 6A, if a display mode that satisfies a part of the condition is not displayed in addition to the left variation display area that is held and displayed, FIG. As shown in b), in the next special figure variation display game, the variation display is performed again while the retained display in the left variation display area is maintained, and the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 6C. .

  On the other hand, when the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 6D, the identification information “7” is stopped and displayed in the middle variation display area in addition to the left variation display area held and displayed. When the display mode satisfying a part of the mission achievement condition is displayed, as shown in FIG. 6E, the arrow 81 is fired toward the identification information, and the display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the identification information is stabbed and displayed as “HOLD!”. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the next special figure variation display game, the identification information of the left variation display region and the middle variation display region is held and displayed, and the variation display is not performed. And as shown in FIG.7 (b), a mission is achieved when "7" symbols are prepared. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the same identification information is gathered, the special gaming state is started as a big hit, and as shown in FIG. Is done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, during the variation display in the state where the identification information is held and displayed, a display that the identification information held and dropped as shown in FIG. It is also possible to produce an effect in which the holding display is canceled. Thereby, the variable display is performed in the variable display area, and the identification information other than the identification information held and displayed as shown in FIG. 7F is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, when a display mode that satisfies a part of the mission achievement conditions is displayed, the display mode can be held and displayed, so that the process until the condition for granting the privilege is achieved is achieved. It is possible to produce in an unprecedented novel manner, and the player's interest can be continued. That is, when the condition is partially achieved, the state can be maintained, so that an expectation can be given to the next and subsequent variable display games, and interest can be maintained over a plurality of variable display games. Moreover, since it may be canceled even if it is once held and displayed, in addition to the expectation that it will be held and displayed, it can also have the expectation that it will not be released, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by setting the conditions using the identification information that the player pays most attention to, it is possible to produce an effect effectively.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

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

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 9, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 9 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 9, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

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

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

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step 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 of checking by reading the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed 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 S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. In this jackpot end process, whether or not to enter a probable change state and a time-short state as the game state after the end of the special game state is set based on the type of special result. That is, the game control device 100 serves as game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the special game state according to the type of special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first starting port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process is performed. (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

  Then, in step A208, 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 A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A214) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A215). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A216), and a command setting process (step A217) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A220), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A222, A223, A224). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and serves as the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit is stored. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A210), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A211; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A212), and command setting processing (Step A213) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 14, first, it is checked whether or not the condition for executing the prefetching effect is satisfied (step A231). . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where 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. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a big hit (special game state).

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding winning information pointer The process (step A236) which acquires is performed. Thereafter, processing for setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A237) is performed, processing for acquiring and setting the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer (step A238), and symbol information from the set information table. The process (step A240) which acquires is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A239), and a process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table (step A240) is performed.

  After performing the process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table (step A240), the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A241). Then, a start opening prize effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A242), and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A243).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A244), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A245). And the special figure information setting process (step A246) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A248) is performed. Each of the special figure information setting process in step A246, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A248 is the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure normal process. It is.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A249), and the latter half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A250), command setting processing (Step A251) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A252), the command setting process (step A253) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, the start opening prize command command is prepared in steps A249 and A250, and the start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A252, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

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

[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. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311), it is determined whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, and a stop symbol and a fluctuation pattern are set. The information set here includes a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and display. It is transmitted later to the effect control device 300 as a decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the device 41.

  Further, in the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the second special figure being changed. Control signal for the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, a blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52) The initial value of the timer, etc.) is set, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure 1 change start process (step A313) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313), as in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311), it is determined whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, a stop symbol, and a fluctuation pattern. Set up. The information set here includes a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special-figure variation display game, a special-decoration diagram command corresponding to stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information relating to the special-figure variation display game, and display. The decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the device 41 is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 later.

  Further, in the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the first special figure. Control signal of the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, a blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51) The initial value of the timer, etc.) is set, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines a random number stored in the start winning storage unit (game control device 100) at the start of the variable display game based on the start storage. Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), and the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

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

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the 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 controlled in a process for controlling these.

  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 sound output 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.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 17 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 waiting for customers) process (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 process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change 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 the variation time of the special figure variation display game is ended, the variation display of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is stopped, the stop display time is set, and the like.

  When a fanfare command is received, fanfare processing (step B72), which is processing related to the start of the special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B73), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B74) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B75), 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 symbol command reception process (step B76) for performing a process based on a decoration special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information regarding increase / decrease of the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B77) for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command is performed.

  Further, a prefetch command (start opening prize effect command, winning effect symbol command) including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game is used. A prefetch command reception process (step B78) for performing a process based on the above is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B79) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 18 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, mode transition lottery processing (step B94) for setting the start of the mission effect and setting the execution period is performed (step B94), and the number of fluctuations management for managing the execution period of the mission effect, the period of time reduction, etc. Processing (step B95) is performed.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern information setting process (step B96) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, the random number seed initialization process (step B97) is performed, and the variation time of the decoration special map variation display game is performed. The variable time setting process (step B98) is set. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the changing process is terminated.

  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 B100). In this case, the update timer is a scene managed in accordance with a scene sequence table that is a table for managing execution timing and time of various displays such as start and stop of variable display and display of effect characters in the special figure variation display game. The value of the update timer is 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. When the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B100; No), the changing process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B101). As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is the final scene (step B102). If it is not the final scene (step B102; No), the changing process is terminated. If the scene is the final scene (step B102; Yes), a change end process (step B103) is performed, and the process during change ends.

[Mode transfer lottery processing]
FIG. 19 shows the mode transition lottery process (step B94) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this mode transition lottery process, first, it is checked whether there is a flag during a specific period (step B111). The specific period is a period during which the mission effect can be executed, and the flag during the specific period is a flag that is set when it is the specific period. If there is a flag during this specific period (step B112; Yes), that is, if it is a period during which the mission effect can be executed, the mode transition lottery process is terminated. If there is no flag during the specific period (step B112; No), a random number for mode transition lottery is acquired (step B113).

  And when the acquired random number does not correspond with a determination value, it determines with not starting a specific period (step B114; No), and complete | finishes a mode transfer lottery process. Moreover, when the acquired random number corresponds with a determination value, it determines with starting a specific period (step B114; Yes), and the production | presentation information regarding a specific period start (a flag during a specific period is included) is set (step B115). Furthermore, an initial value (for example, 30) is set to a specific period stay counter that manages the number of executions of the special figure variation display game for a specific period (step B116), and a process of switching to a specific period dedicated variation pattern table is performed (step S116). B117), the mode transition lottery process is terminated.

  In the fluctuation pattern table dedicated to the specific period, the probability of occurrence of the reach state is set lower than that of the fluctuation pattern table used outside the specific period. As will be described later, when holding display of identification information is performed, it is a condition that there is no variation pattern that reaches a reach state, and switching to a specific period dedicated variation pattern table facilitates holding display. Here, the transition to the specific period is determined by lottery, but the transition may be performed under other conditions. For example, a specific failure stop mode is derived, a specific reach state occurs, You may make it transfer on condition that execution of the special figure fluctuation display game of the predetermined number of times and generation | occurrence | production of the small hit which is a hit when a condition apparatus does not operate | move.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 20 shows the change frequency management process (step B95) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the time reduction state is set (step B121).

  If there is no time reduction flag (step B122; No), it is checked whether there is a flag during the specific period set during the specific period (step B126). If there is a time reduction flag (step B122; Yes), the number of time reduction fluctuations is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether the time reduction fluctuation count is 0 (step B124). The number of short-time fluctuations is for managing the number of special figure variable display games in the short-time state by the effect control device 300, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode. The number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the operation state is the short-time operation state is set as an initial value. If the time-saving state continues until the next special result mode is derived, 0 is set as the initial value.

  If the short time variation count is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, if the short time state continues in the next special figure variation display game, it is checked whether there is a flag during a specific period (step B126). Also, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, when the hourly state ends in this special figure fluctuation display game, the hourly flag is cleared (step B125), and the flag during the specific period is set. It is checked whether it exists (step B126).

  It is checked whether there is a flag during the specific period (step B126), and when there is no flag during the specific period (step B127; No), the variation number management process is terminated. When there is a flag during the specific period (step B127; Yes), the specific period stay counter is updated by -1 (step B128), and it is determined whether the value of the counter is 0 (step B129). When the value of this counter is not 0 (step B129; No), that is, when the specific period continues even in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number management process is terminated. Further, when the value of the counter is 0 (step B129; Yes), that is, when the specific period ends in this special figure variation display game, the flag during the specific period is cleared (step B130), and the specific period end flag is displayed. Is set (step B131), and the variation count management process is terminated. With this variation frequency management process, it is possible to manage the period for the specific period and the period for the short time state in the effect control device 300.

[Change end processing]
FIG. 21 shows the change end process (step B103) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation end process, first, it is checked whether there is a specific period end flag (step B141). The specific period end flag is set not only in the above-described fluctuation frequency management process when a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed in a specific period, but also set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game that results in a special result. .

  If there is no specific period end flag (step B142; No), the end of the variable display game is set (step B146). If there is a specific period end flag (step B142; Yes), the specific period end effect information is set (step B143), and the specific period end flag is cleared (step B144). Then, a process of switching to the normal variation pattern table (step B145) is performed, and the end of the variation display game is set (step B146). As a result, the specific period ends when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the specific period in which the mission effect can be executed, or when a special result is obtained in the specific period.

  After setting the end of the variation display game, it is determined whether or not the condition presented in the mission effect has been achieved (step B147). If the condition has not been achieved (step B147; No), the variation end process is terminated. To do. When the condition is achieved (step B147; Yes), a privilege is set (step B148), and the variation end process is terminated. Thus, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, when the presented condition is a condition for aligning “7” symbols within a predetermined time, the condition is satisfied by deriving “777”. As a privilege, a video that is not normally displayed during the special gaming state is displayed. That is, the mission control device 300 can execute a mission effect that gives a bonus to a player on condition that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the variable display device (display device 41) in a predetermined period. Make a means.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 22 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B96) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special-figure variation display game is acquired (step B151), and on-hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B152). Next, the game state (including the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, whether it is a specific period, etc.) is acquired (step B153), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B153). B154). The effect information is information set for a target start memory when executing a pre-reading effect that is a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the pre-reading information or when executing a mission effect.

  Thereafter, an effect mode is set based on the acquired effect information (step B155), and stop symbol information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B156). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a mission effect is performed, in a prefetch command reception process described later, a stop symbol in a special figure variation display game based on the target start memory is set in advance, and there is a contradiction in the mission effect. It does not occur. In the process of acquiring stop symbol information stored in the start storage area (step B156), if there is a stop symbol set in advance as described above, the set stop symbol is acquired.

  Then, a stop symbol is set (step B157), a variation pattern is determined (step B158), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. In the case of the specific period, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation pattern is determined according to the specific period dedicated fluctuation pattern table. When holding display is performed, identification information to be held is set and a holding display pattern is determined according to the set stop symbol.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the variation pattern table. FIG. 23A is a variation pattern table used in the game control apparatus 100 when the time storage state is not two and the start memory number is two. The game control device 100 selects a reach system based on the variation pattern random number 1 and sets the variation time. FIG. 23B is a normal variation pattern table used in the effect control apparatus 300 when it is not a specific period, and is a variation pattern table used when the number of start memories is two instead of the time-short state. In this normal variation pattern table, the variation pattern of the reach system corresponding to the reach system selected by the variation pattern random number 1 in the game control device 100 is selected.

  FIG. 23C is a variation pattern table dedicated to a specific period used in the effect control apparatus 300 when it is a specific period, and is a variation pattern table used when the number of starting memories is two instead of the short-time state. . In the variation pattern table dedicated to the specific period, the reach pattern selected with the variation pattern random number 1 in the game control device 100 is selected for the normal reach and the SP1 reach, and is not a specific period. The selectivity without reach is higher than the case. In addition, variation patterns including various retention display patterns are prepared so as to correspond to the variation times set in the game control device 100, so that the retention display pattern in accordance with the set stop symbol can be selected. It has become. That is, the game control device 100 does not specify the hold display pattern, and the effect control device 300 selects the hold display pattern according to the variation time value. Among the held display patterns, for example, the left hold variation pattern is a variation pattern that retains and displays identification information that is stopped and displayed in the left variation display region, and the left hold release variation pattern retains identification information in the left variation display region. This is a fluctuation pattern for canceling the display.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 24 shows a prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, prize presentation symbol command) has been received (step B161). The process ends. If it is received (step B161; Yes), the prefetch information is saved in the corresponding reserved storage area (step B162), and it is checked whether the hold is a specific hold (step B163).

  The specific hold is a start memory selected by lottery among a start memory that becomes a big hit, a start memory that becomes a specific reach (for example, SP reach), or a start memory that results in a loss. If it is not this specific suspension (step B164; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated. If it is specific hold (step B164; Yes), it is determined whether it is during a specific period (step B165).

  If it is not during the specific period (step B165; No), a normal prefetch effect information setting process (step B167) is performed, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. In the normal look-ahead effect information setting process, for example, by changing the display of the decoration special figure start memory display to a display different from the normal display, there is a possibility that the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory may become a big hit or a specific reach Notify that it is expensive. On the other hand, if it is during the specific period (step B165; Yes), a mission effect setting process (step B166) is performed, and the prefetch command receiving process is terminated.

[Mission production setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the mission effect setting process (step B166) in the prefetch command reception process shown in FIG. In this mission effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the mission effect is being executed (step B171). If the mission effect is not being executed (step B171; No), it is checked whether or not the mission effect execution is pending (step B172).

  The mission effect executable hold state is a state in which there is no start memory that becomes a big hit or reach in the start memory that executes the special figure variation display game before the start memory (specific hold) that is currently processed. If it is not in the mission effect executable hold state (step B173; No), the mission effect setting process is terminated. When the mission effect execution hold state is set (step B173; Yes), mission effect execution lottery processing is performed (step B174).

  If the lottery is not won in the mission effect execution lottery process and the execution of the mission effect is not determined (step B175; No), the mission effect setting process is terminated. In addition, if the lottery is won in the mission effect execution lottery process and the execution of the mission effect is determined (step B175; Yes), a stop symbol is set based on the pre-read information (step B176), and the suspension (specific suspension) ) Is set as the production information in the reserved storage area (step B177). Further, a stop symbol up to the hold is set based on the pre-read information (step B178), the effect execution information is set as effect information in the hold storage area up to the hold (step B179), and the mission effect setting process is terminated. To do.

  Thereby, the mission effect for the specific hold is started. The condition to be presented as a mission is selected according to the result of the special figure variation display game based on the specific hold. For example, if the specific hold is a big hit with “777”, a mission with “7” symbols is selected. Present.

  In addition, as described above, when executing the mission effect, the stop symbol of the start memory to be digested before the specific hold and the specific hold is set in advance, and the special figure variation display based on each start memory When determining the variation pattern at the start of the game, the variation pattern including the holding display pattern is selected in consideration of the stop symbol set here. Thereby, identification information and timing for holding and displaying can be effectively set so that a series of mission effects progress toward a result in which the finally presented condition is satisfied or not satisfied. For example, when a mission for aligning “7” symbols is presented, “7” is included in the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game executed until the special symbol variation display game based on the specific hold, This “7” symbol is set to be held and displayed so that the production can effectively proceed toward the achievement of the mission.

  On the other hand, when the mission effect is being executed (step B171; Yes), the information about the effect to be executed and the prefetch information of the hold (new specific hold) are acquired (step B180). It is determined whether the value is higher than the current target hold (step B181). The value mentioned here is set so that the start memory that is the big hit is the highest, the start memory that is the result is out of order and the SP reach is the next, the start memory that is selected by the lottery among the start memories that are out of the result Has been. If this value is higher or equal to the current target hold (step B181; No), the mission effect setting process ends.

  If the value of the hold is higher (step B181; Yes), a stop symbol is set based on the pre-read information for the hold (step B182), and the production target information is provided as production information in the hold storage area of the hold. Is set (step B183). Further, the stop symbol until the hold is reset based on the pre-read information (step B184), the effect execution information is reset in the hold storage area until the hold (step B185), and the mission effect setting process is terminated. . Thereby, the suspension of the target of the mission effect is switched to the newly generated specific suspension. Through the processing as described above, mission effects as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 are performed.

  Here, as an effect mode to be reset, if there is identification information that is currently being held and displayed, the held display is canceled when shifting from the variation display game to the next variation display game and held from the beginning. The presentation may be re-executed. However, when the holding display presentation that has already been set is performed until the current target hold, and the transition display game is moved to the next variable display game due to the current target hold, the identification information It is also possible to cancel the holding display and perform the holding display effect again. By doing this, the effect is executed until the target hold of the hold display effect once set, and at that time the hold display is canceled and the player is discouraged once, but then a new hold display effect is executed. Therefore, the player's expectation can be continued more effectively.

  Based on the above, the display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a plurality of columns based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning area (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). In a game machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result mode is derived as a stop result mode of a plurality of columns of identification information and a variable display device (display device 41) having Start winning storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting memory for executing the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the area, and starting winning storage means A determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as a start-up memory, and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control in the gaming machine. The stage includes mission effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a mission effect that gives a privilege to the player on the condition that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the variable display device in a predetermined period. When a display mode that satisfies a part of the condition is displayed during a predetermined period, the mission effect control means can hold and display the display mode over a plurality of variable display games.

  Further, the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) can release the holding state of the display mode held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  Further, the condition is that predetermined identification information is displayed as the stop result mode of the variable display game, and the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) has a plurality of rows derived as the stop result mode of the variable display game. Among the identification information, predetermined identification information can be held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stop order of the identification information in the three columns is the order of left, right, and center, and the reach mode is formed by stopping the same identification information in the left and right variation display areas. Thus, the identification information is held and displayed so that the left and right variation display areas are not held and displayed at the same time. However, this is not the case when the mission presentation condition is to reach or have a special result. In addition, when performing a mission effect, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the target start memory is not set in advance, and the identification information to be held and displayed is selected based on the derived stop result mode. Also good. Further, although the identification information is held and displayed only while the mission effect is being executed, the holding display may be possible even when the mission effect is not being executed. In this case, when the mission effect is not being performed, the probability that the holding display is performed may be made lower than when the mission effect is being performed.

  In addition, as described above, the presented condition may be anything such as deriving predetermined identification information as a stop result mode, a predetermined variation mode (reach, etc.), or a predetermined performance. For example, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, predetermined identification information may be held and displayed for a predetermined number of special figure change display games.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the “7” symbol is held and displayed over 4 games, a mission to which a privilege is given is presented, and then a variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 26 (b). As shown in FIG. 26C, “7” is held and displayed in the left variation display area. Thereafter, as the first special figure variation display game in which the “7” symbol is retained and displayed, variation display is performed in a state in which the left variation display area is retained and displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26E, the middle fluctuation display area is also held and displayed as “7”.

  Then, as the second special figure fluctuation display game with the “7” symbol held and displayed, in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the left and middle fluctuation display areas are held and displayed as shown in FIG. In this state, the variable display is performed. Further, the special figure fluctuation display game is performed in a state where the “7” symbol is held and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 27A, the third special figure fluctuation display in a state where the “7” symbol is held and displayed. The game is taking place.

  In the special figure variation display game, if the holding display is not canceled as shown in FIG. 27B, the fourth special figure in a state where the “7” symbol is held and displayed as shown in FIG. 27C. The condition is achieved as a variable display game, and a special result is derived as a privilege as shown in FIG. In this case, it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is digested for the fourth time is a special result by the pre-reading process, and therefore the “7” symbol is held and displayed for 4 games. This is a case where a condition that a privilege is granted is presented.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), when the holding display is canceled in the third special figure variation display game in which the “7” symbol is held and displayed, the condition is not achieved, and the privilege is not given. . In this case, when it is determined that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory digested to the fourth is a result of losing by the look-ahead process, the effect is performed by winning the effect execution lottery. It is.

  Further, the display mode of the identification information on the display device 41 may be any type. For example, the display area is divided into four as shown in FIG. 28 (a), and 3 in each area as shown in FIG. 28 (b). It is possible to perform holding display even when the column identification information is variably displayed and the stop result is derived, and if the special result is derived in any region, the special game state is set. In this case, after holding display in one area as shown in FIG. 28 (d), holding display is performed in another area as shown in FIG. 28 (f) while maintaining this holding display. Thus, the area in which the holding display is sequentially performed is increased, and finally it is possible to perform an effect that enables the holding display in all the areas as shown in FIG. In this effect, a notice of prefetching is given by holding display by notifying that the more areas that are held and displayed, and the more identification information that is held and displayed, the higher the possibility that a special result will be obtained. Can also be performed.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the player can select whether to hold and display identification information.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of selection of the holding display by the player. In this example, the presented condition is a condition for aligning the “7” symbols within a predetermined time, and “7” is included in the stopped-displayed identification information as shown in FIG. Then, a selection display 82 for selecting canceling the holding display of the identification information in the display area is performed. In the selection display 82, cancellation of the holding display is selected when the player operates the effect button 25.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the player does not operate the effect button 25 and does not select cancellation of the holding display, the identification information “7” is held as shown in FIG. 29 (c). Is displayed. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25 as shown in FIG. 29 (d) and selects canceling the holding display, the identification information “7” is held and displayed as shown in FIG. 29 (e). Without change, the next special figure variation display game displays the variation. By making it possible to select whether or not to hold display in this way, it is possible to select whether or not a condition is established by the player's intention, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Direction button input processing]
In order to perform such control, the processing shown in FIG. 30 is performed in the effect button (PB) input processing (step B19) in the first main processing shown in FIG. In this effect button input process, first, it is checked whether it is a PB operation effective period (step B191). If it is not a PB operation effective period (step B192; No), the effect button input process is terminated. If it is the PB operation valid period (step B192; Yes), it is checked whether there is a PB operation input (step B193).

  And when there is no PB operation input (step B194; No), an effect button input process is complete | finished. If there is a PB operation input (step B194; Yes), it is checked whether it is a hold selection timing (step B195). As shown in FIG. 26, the hold selection timing is a period during which the selection display 82 is displayed and it is possible to select whether or not to hold display.

  If it is the hold selection timing (step B196; Yes), the symbol hold information is set (step B197), and the effect button input process is terminated. The symbol hold information includes information indicating that the hold display has been canceled. If it is not the hold selection timing (step B196; No), the PB effect setting process based on the corresponding state is performed (step B198), and the effect button input process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a selection means that allows the player to select whether or not to hold and display a display mode that satisfies a part of the conditions displayed on the variable display device (display device 41).

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Further, the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 31 is performed instead of the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, after performing the process from step B151 to B153, it is checked whether there is symbol hold information (step B201). If there is no symbol hold information (step B202; No), the hold display is performed as planned, so the processing from step B154 to step B158 is performed, and the variation pattern information setting processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is the symbol hold information (step B202; Yes), since the holding display is not performed as scheduled, a deviation from the preset stop symbol occurs. For this reason, an effect mode is set based on the symbol hold information (step B203), and a stop symbol is set based on the symbol hold information (step B204). Further, a variation pattern is determined based on the symbol hold information (step B205), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. When setting a stop symbol based on symbol hold information, it is easier to achieve the condition than the original schedule, or it is difficult to achieve the condition. Changes can be made.

  From the above, the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) allows the player to select whether or not to hold and display a display mode that satisfies a part of the conditions displayed on the variable display device (display device 41). Selection means (production control device 300).

  In addition to canceling the holding display, if the displayed stop symbol is a presented symbol, it may be possible to select whether to hold or display, or the conditions presented in the mission effect Regardless of the case, the player may be able to select holding display of arbitrary identification information. Further, the holding display may be performed by selection of the player even during a period other than the specific period in which the mission effect can be executed.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification can execute a suggestion notification effect in which information on the stop result mode is notified in advance based on the prefetch result.

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 show an example of the mission effect in this modification. First, as shown to Fig.32 (a), the conditions which provide a privilege at the time of the start of a mission effect are shown. The conditions presented in this example are to align the odd symbols. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32B, the variable display is started. At this time, a new start memory has been generated, and with respect to the new start memory generated after the start of this mission effect, information of identification information constituting the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is provided. A suggestion notification effect for notification is executed.

  Here, the fact that “7” is included in the stop result mode is notified by displaying “7” in the decorative special figure start memory display 83 displayed on the display device 41. This notification in the decorative special figure start memory display 83 notifies that at least “7” is included in the stop result mode constituted by the identification information of the three columns, and stops in any variable display area. It is not notified until it is displayed or how many "7" are included. In addition, it is desirable that the identification information notified by the decoration special figure start memory display 83 is identification information that contributes to achievement of the condition.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the currently executing special figure variation display game is ended and the stop result mode is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the next special figure variation display game is started. . In this special figure variation display game, a stop result mode as shown in FIG. 32 (e) is derived, and “7” is held and displayed as shown in FIG. 32 (f). In addition to the hold display of “7”, the derivation of the stop result mode including “7” is notified in the decorative special figure start memory display 83, so that the player's expectation for the achievement of the condition can be enhanced.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32G, the variable display is started in a state where “7” is held and displayed in the left variable display area. At this time, a new start memory has been generated, and with respect to this start memory, “1” is included in the identification information constituting the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Informed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), after the running special figure variation display game is completed and the stop result mode is derived, the next special figure variation display game is started.

  At this time, since it is informed that “7” is included in the stop result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game executed next to the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, FIG. As shown in the figure, an effect display is made to expect that the holding display of “7” is maintained. If the holding display of “7” is maintained as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d), the next special figure change display informed that “7” is included in the stop result mode. Expected to be closer to meeting conditions in the game. In addition, when the hold display is canceled as shown in FIG. 33E and a stop result mode not including “7” is derived as shown in FIG. However, since the identification information derived from the decoration special figure start memory display 83 is informed, the same identification information as the identification information is expected to be held and displayed in the subsequent special figure variation display game. be able to.

  By performing such a suggestion notification effect, not only whether or not the condition is achieved in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, but also whether or not the condition is achieved in the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed in the future Can also interest you. Furthermore, when the conditions are partially achieved and held and displayed, it can be expected that all the conditions will be achieved by the special figure variation display game to be executed from now on, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[Mission production setting process]
In order to perform the control as described above, the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. 34 is performed instead of the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. In this mission effect setting process, when the execution of the mission effect is determined (step B175; Yes), stop symbol suggestion notification information is set (step B211). The stop symbol suggestion notification information is information relating to the notification of the identification information in the decorative special figure start storage display 83, and is set based on the stop symbol determined in advance based on the pre-read information, and the identification information is notified based on this information. The suggestion notification effect is performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as suggestion notification control means capable of suggesting and notifying the player of the result of the prior determination means (game control device 100). In addition, you may make it alert | report at the predetermined ratio selected by lottery etc. instead of alert | reporting about all starting memory | storages.

  From the above, the determination means (game control device 100) uses the random number stored as the start memory in the start prize storage means (game control device 100) before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed. Including a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining, and the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) can suggest and notify the player of the result of the pre-determining means (effect control device 300). The suggestion notification control means is capable of suggesting and notifying information relating to identification information derived as a stop result mode of the variable display game as a determination result by the prior determination means in a predetermined period.

  In addition, it is possible to allow the player to select the identification information to be held and displayed according to the identification information displayed in the suggestion notification, and to give the player a sense that the condition has been achieved by his / her selection. .

  FIG. 35 shows another example of the suggestion notification effect. In this suggestion notification effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), when a new start-up memory is generated as shown in FIG. 35 (b) in a state where the suggestion notification effect is being performed, FIG. It is possible to change the suggestion notification effect being executed as shown in FIG. The change at this time is changed to a suggestion notification effect that suggests that the same identification information as the identification information held and displayed is derived, for example, so that the possibility of achieving the condition increases.

[Mission production setting process]
In order to perform the control as described above, the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. 36 is performed instead of the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. In this mission effect setting process, when the execution of the mission effect is determined (step B175; Yes), a suggestion notification information setting process (step B221) is performed instead of the process of setting stop symbol suggestion notification information (step B211). .

[Suggested notification information setting process]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the suggestion notification information setting process, first, the suspended stop symbol suggestion notification information is set (step B231). Then, it is checked whether or not the suggestion notification information is set before the suspension (step B232). If there is no suggestion notification information (step B233; No), the suggestion notification information setting process is terminated.

  If there is a setting (step B233; Yes), stop symbol suggestion notification information of the reserved storage area until the reservation is acquired (step B234), and it is determined whether it can be changed (step B235). And when change is not possible (step B235; No), a suggestion alerting | reporting information setting process is complete | finished. Moreover, when change is possible (step B235; Yes), the stop symbol suggestion alerting information until the said suspension is reset (step B236), and the suggestion alert information setting process is complete | finished.

  The suggestion notification effect is changed by resetting the stop symbol suggestion notification information. At the time of resetting, if the same identification information as the currently held and displayed information is included in the predetermined stop symbol, it is changed to the suggestion notification effect that suggests the derivation of the identification information. This can increase the player's expectation. In addition, when there is no identification information currently held and displayed in a predetermined stop symbol, the predetermined stop symbol may be changed.

  Such a change of the suggestion notification effect is not limited to the timing at which a new start memory is generated, and may be performed at an arbitrary timing. In this case, the stop symbol suggestion notification information is reset according to the change timing. To do. For example, as shown in FIG. 38A, the suggestion notification effect may be changed as shown in FIG. 38B based on the release of the holding display. At the time of this resetting, when the same identification information as the retained display identification information released is included in the predetermined stop symbol, it is changed to a suggestion notification effect that suggests the derivation of the identification information. Thus, the same effect as the holding display can be obtained, so that the player's expectation can be continued. Moreover, when there is no identification information of the retained display released in the predetermined stop symbol, the predetermined stop symbol may be changed.

  FIG. 39 shows another example of the suggestion notification effect. In this suggestion notification effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), hold expectation that is a high possibility that the identification information that is suggested and notified is held and displayed, and hold time that is the length of the hold and display period. Can be notified. For example, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), it is suggested that the identification information “7” is derived for the start memory corresponding to the second decorative special figure start memory display 83 from the left. It is reported that there is a high possibility of holding and displaying, and that the period of holding and displaying is also long. In addition, regarding the start memory corresponding to the third decorative special figure start memory display 83 from the left, it is suggested that the identification information “3” is derived, and the possibility that this identification information is retained and displayed is moderate. It is informed that the period for holding and displaying is also medium. Thereby, the expectation with respect to achievement of conditions can be given and an interest can be improved. Note that the suggested content is not limited to the hold expectation degree or hold time, and for example, the possibility of a big hit may be notified.

[Mission production setting process]
In order to perform the control as described above, the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. 40 is performed instead of the mission effect setting process shown in FIG. In this mission effect setting process, when the execution of the mission effect is determined (step B175; Yes), the process of setting stop symbol suggestion notification information (step B211) is performed, and then the number of held games held is set. (Step B241). The number of held games is the number of games for holding and displaying the identification information displayed on the suggestion notification display. In this process, whether or not to perform the holding display and the number of games to be held and displayed are set. Thereafter, an expectation display mode based on the number of held games held is set (step B242), and the mission effect setting process is terminated. Thereby, any one of the holding display modes shown in FIG. 39A is selected and set as the suggestion notification effect.

  From the above, the suggestion notification control means (production control device 300) has the possibility that the identification information derived as the stop result mode of the suggested variation notification game is retained and displayed over a plurality of variation display games. The length of the displayed period can be indicated and notified.

  41 and 42 show another example of the suggestion notification effect. In this suggestion notification effect, a notification area 84 is set as shown in FIG. 41A, and as shown in FIG. 41B, a decorative special figure start memory 83 corresponding to the start memory for starting the special figure variation display game. The suggestion notification effect is performed by moving to the notification area 84. In FIG. 41 (b), it is informed that “7” is included as the stop result mode, and as shown in FIG. 41 (c), the stop result mode including “7” in this special figure variation display game. Is derived and this “7” is retained and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (d), in the next special figure fluctuation display game, it is informed that “5” is included as the stop result mode, and as shown in FIG. 42 (a), this special figure fluctuation display game. Then, a stop result mode including “5” is derived. In addition, “7” remains held. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the next special figure variation display game, it is notified that the stop result mode includes “7”, and as shown in FIG. 42 (c), this special figure is displayed. In the variable display game, the stop result mode including “7” is derived, and the newly derived “7” is also held and displayed. As described above, by performing notification in the notification area 84, it is suggested that identification information different from the held and displayed identification information is suggested and notified about a plurality of start memories, and it is suggested that it is difficult to achieve the condition. It can be prevented that the sense of expectation is scraped off.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), in the next special figure variation display game, it is informed that the stop result mode includes “7”. The position of the variable display area from which the identification information is derived is not notified. Therefore, in the case of big hit, as a result, the suggestion notification effect indicates that “7” is derived in the right fluctuation display area, and a special result is obtained as shown in FIG. In the case of a deviation, as a result, the suggestion notification effect indicates that “7” is derived in the left or middle variation display area, and as shown in FIG. The identification information other than “7” is derived, and the result of the deviation is set.

  The suggestion notification effect may be performed based on the operation of the effect button 25 by the player. Furthermore, after the suggestion notification effect is started, the holding display as shown in the first modification may be selected.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine according to the present modification, prefetch notification for notifying the result of the prefetch processing for the start-up memory is performed in association with the release of the holding display.

  FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 show an example in which pre-read notification is performed when the hold display is released. The display device 41 in this example is capable of 3D display. In the figure, the display that appears to protrude forward is described on the virtual display surface 85. As shown in FIG. 43A, the identification information is held and displayed by a display in which the character 86 supports the identification information. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the holding display is released, a display is performed such that the character falls and the identification information held and dropped falls.

  When the hold display is released in this way, the character 86 collides with the decorative special figure start storage display 83 as shown in FIG. The pre-read notification for notifying information about the special figure variation display game based on is started. Here, a pre-read notification for displaying “!!!!” on the decorative special figure start memory display 83 is performed. As shown in FIG. 44 (b), this pre-read notification is started by a decorative special figure start memory display 83 that collides each time the character 86 collides with the decorative special figure start memory display 83. In the special figure start memory display 83 that collides with the second, a pre-read notification for displaying “ska” is performed, and it is notified that the possibility of a big hit is low. In this way, by performing the pre-read notification along with the release of the holding display, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being lost even if the holding display is released.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
In order to perform the control as described above, the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 45 is performed instead of the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, after performing the processing from step B151 to B158, it is determined whether or not it is a hold release variation (step B251).

  The hold release change is a special figure change display game in which the hold display is released. If the hold release change is not the hold release change (step B251; No), the change pattern information setting process is terminated. If it is a hold release variation (step B251; Yes), a hold level is acquired (step B252), a prefetch result notification effect corresponding to the acquired hold level is set (step B253), and variation pattern information setting is performed. The process ends.

  In the process of acquiring the hold level (step B252), the hold level determined from the number of games in which the holding display is performed and the variable display area in which the holding display is performed is acquired. Then, based on the acquired hold level, as shown in FIG. 46, the number of start memories for performing the prefetch notification and the reliability that is likely to be the result suggested by the prefetch notification are determined. Here, as the number of held and displayed games is large and the hold level is high, the number of start memories to be prefetched is large and the reliability is high.

  From the above, the determination means (game control device 100) uses the random number stored as the start memory in the start prize storage means (game control device 100) before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed. Including a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining, and the mission effect control means (effect control means 300) can suggest and notify the player of the result of the pre-determining means (effect control device 300). And the suggestion notification control means can notify the determination result by the prior determination means when the holding state of the predetermined identification information is released in a predetermined period.

  Further, the display device 41 can display the displayed content in a three-dimensional manner, and the display control means can three-dimensionally display a start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored in the start winning memory means. The suggestion notification control means can display the determination result by the prior determination means in the start-up storage display displayed three-dimensionally.

  Note that the amount of protrusion of the decorative special figure start memory display 83 may be changed according to the hold level and the possibility of a special result. Further, the number of start memories and the degree of reliability for performing the pre-read notification may be notified depending on the type of the character 86.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification can hold and display in advance a stop result mode of a special figure variation display game that is executed after the special game state ends in the special game state.

  FIG. 47 shows an example of holding and displaying the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game executed after the special game state is ended in the special game state. Here, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), when a special result occurs, the special figure change display game based on the start memory digested immediately after the end of the special game state is shown as a special result. In FIG. 47 (a), for the purpose of explanation, the decorative special figure start memory display 83 corresponding to the start memory that is a special result is shown in a different form from the others, but in actuality, it is displayed in the same form as the others. The player is unaware of it.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (b), when a predetermined round occurs in the special game state, the special result is held as a stop result mode of the special figure display game based on the start memory that is digested immediately after the special game state ends. The displayed display is performed. Thereby, it is notified that the special result is derived again immediately after the end of the special gaming state. After that, when the special game state ends and the special figure variation display game that is a special result is started, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), a display with the special result held and displayed is performed. At this time, in order to indicate that the variation display of the special figure variation display game is being performed, the identification information held and displayed is displayed so as to be shaken, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, a special result is obtained as shown in FIG. Stopped display.

  Also, as another example, as shown in FIG. 47 (e), when a predetermined round in the special gaming state is reached, there is an effect that suggests and notifies the result of the special figure change display game that is executed immediately after the special gaming state ends. Be started. In this effect, when the player repeatedly hits the effect button 25, the three identification information is sequentially held and displayed, and if all are held and displayed, a special result is notified.

  In this example, the special figure variation display game immediately after the end of the special gaming state has a special result. Therefore, when the player repeatedly taps the effect button 25, first, the identification information on the left is held as shown in FIG. 47 (f). If it is displayed, and further hits are made, all the identification information is held and displayed as shown in FIG. After that, when the special game state is finished and the special figure variation display game that is a special result is started, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the fluctuation variation display with the special result held and displayed is performed. As shown in 47 (d), the special result is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in the special game state, it is effectively notified that the special result is continuously derived by notifying the result of the special figure variation display game executed immediately after the special game state is ended by holding and displaying the identification information. It is possible to produce and enhance the interest of the game. Note that the special result notified by holding display during the special gaming state may be a special result of the special figure variation display game executed immediately after the end of the special gaming state, or simply notifies that the special result is obtained. Different special results may be used. In particular, in the case of an ST machine in which the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that is in a high probability state regardless of the type of the special result is set to a predetermined number, the special result that triggered the occurrence of the special game state is special It may be displayed during the game state, and notification by holding display may be performed using this.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above displays a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in a plurality of columns based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area (start winning prize port 36, ordinary variable winning device 37). A variable display device (display device 41) having a possible display unit, and a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a special result mode is derived as a stop result mode of a plurality of columns of identification information A start winning storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting memory for executing the variable display game. And determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means, and effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control in the gaming machine. The effect control means is a mission effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a mission effect that gives a privilege to a player on condition that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the variable display device in a predetermined period. In addition, when the display mode satisfying a part of the condition is displayed during the predetermined period, the mission effect control unit can hold and display the display mode over a plurality of variable display games.

  Here, the predetermined display mode means that a predetermined identification information is displayed as a stop result mode of the variable display game, a predetermined variable mode (reach, etc.), a predetermined production, etc. is there. In addition, giving a privilege means displaying a special result, notifying the determination result of the determination means (whether or not it will be a big hit), executing a specific effect, shifting to a specific effect mode, etc. It is. In addition, the display mode satisfying a part of the condition is, for example, when all the identification information is the predetermined identification information among the result modes in which the condition is composed of three columns of identification information. Alternatively, only two columns of identification information become predetermined identification information. Moreover, when the said condition is that a predetermined | prescribed fluctuation | variation aspect and a predetermined | prescribed production | presentation are performed, it is that a fluctuation | variation aspect and an effect will progress to the previous stage used as a predetermined | prescribed fluctuation | variation aspect and a predetermined | prescribed effect.

  Therefore, the process until the condition for granting the privilege is achieved can be produced in an unprecedented novel manner, and the player's interest can be continued. That is, when the condition is partially achieved, the state can be maintained, so that an expectation can be given to the next and subsequent variable display games, and interest can be maintained over a plurality of variable display games.

  Further, the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) can release the holding state of the display mode held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  Therefore, even if held once, it may be released, so in addition to the expectation that it will be held, it can be given the expectation that it will not be released, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) allows the player to select whether or not to hold and display a display mode that satisfies a part of the conditions displayed on the variable display device (display device 41). Means (production control device 300).

  Therefore, it is possible to select whether the condition is established by the player's intention, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, the condition is that predetermined identification information is displayed as the stop result mode of the variable display game, and the mission effect control means (effect control device 300) has a plurality of rows derived as the stop result mode of the variable display game. Among the identification information, predetermined identification information can be held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games.

  Therefore, by setting the conditions using the identification information that the player pays most attention to, it is possible to produce an effect effectively.

  Further, the determination means (game control device 100) determines a random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed. The mission effect control means (effect control device 300) includes a prior determination means (game control device 100), and includes a suggestion notification control means (effect control device 300) capable of informing the player of the result of the prior determination means, The suggestion notification control means can suggest and notify information related to the identification information derived as the stop result mode of the variable display game as a determination result by the prior determination means in a predetermined period.

  Therefore, it is possible not only to determine whether or not the condition is achieved in the currently running variable display game, but also to determine whether or not the condition is achieved in the variable display game to be executed in the future. Furthermore, when the conditions are partially achieved and held and displayed, it can be expected that all the conditions will be achieved by the variable display game to be executed from now on, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the suggestion notification control means (production control device 300) displays and holds the possibility that the identification information derived as the stop result mode of the suggested variation notification game is retained and displayed over a plurality of variation display games. A notification indicating the length of the period can be made.

  Therefore, expectation for achievement of conditions can be given, and interest can be improved.

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

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device (variable display device)
100 game control device (start winning storage means, determination means, prior determination means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, mission effect control means, selection means, suggestion notification control means)

Claims (6)

A variation display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a plurality of columns based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and a stop result mode of the plurality of columns of identification information In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the special result mode is derived as
Start winning storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as start memory for executing the variable display game;
Determination means for determining the random number stored as start memory in the start winning storage means;
Production control means for performing production control in the gaming machine,
The production control means includes
In a predetermined period, including a mission effect control means capable of executing a mission effect that gives a privilege to the player on the condition that a predetermined display mode is displayed on the variable display device,
The mission effect control means includes:
When a display mode satisfying a part of the condition is displayed during the predetermined period, the display mode can be held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games. The mission effect control means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holding state of the display mode held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games can be released based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The mission effect control means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a selection unit that allows a player to select whether to hold and display a display mode that satisfies a part of the condition displayed on the variable display device. The condition is that predetermined identification information is displayed as a stop result mode of the variable display game,
The mission effect control means includes:
4. The predetermined identification information among a plurality of columns of identification information derived as a stop result mode of the variable display game can be held and displayed over a plurality of variable display games. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The determination means includes
Including pre-determination means for determining the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means before the variable display game based on the start memory is executed,
The mission effect control means includes a suggestion notification control means capable of informing a player of the result of the prior determination means,
The suggestion notification control unit is capable of suggesting and reporting information related to identification information derived as a stop result mode of the variable display game as a determination result by the prior determination unit in the predetermined period. Item 5. The gaming machine according to item 4. The suggestion notification control means includes
The identification information derived as the stop result mode of the variation display game that has been suggested and notified is capable of indicating and indicating the possibility of holding and displaying over a plurality of variable display games and the length of the holding and displaying period. The gaming machine according to claim 5.

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