JP2016187396A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes usable presentation setting means for setting a presentation usable in a game among multiple kinds of presentations stored in storage means for storing the multiple kinds of presentations to be performable in a game. Input reception means receives the input of use permission information including presentation specification information for specifying an unusable presentation and period information for specifying a period to enable the use of the unusable presentation. Based on the input reception, the usable presentation setting means enables the use of a presentation to be specified by the presentation specification information over a period specified by the period information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when a game execution result is a predetermined special result.

  Conventionally, a plurality of types of effects that can be executed in a gaming machine are set in advance, and a player can select an effect from a plurality of the set effects (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2014-144020 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the interest of the game could not be enhanced. Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when a game execution result is a predetermined special result,
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of effects that can be executed in the game;
Among the plurality of types of effects stored in the storage means, usable effect setting means for setting effects that can be used for games,
Selecting means for selecting an effect to be executed in the game from among the effects made available by the usable effect setting means;
Input receiving means for receiving input from the outside,
The usable production setting means is:
The input receiving means receives input of use permission information including effect specifying information for specifying an unusable effect and period information for specifying a period during which the unusable effect can be used. Based on this, it is possible to use the effect specified by the effect specifying information over the period specified by the period information.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be enhanced.

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 figure explaining the detail of a package display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. 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 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 special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a figure explaining the kind and variation probability of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the kind of production pattern, and selection probability. It is a figure explaining the display content in a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining another example of selection probability of a production pattern. It is a figure explaining the display shown by a Web server. It is a figure explaining the display at the time of enabling use of an effect in a game machine. It is a figure explaining the display at the time of enabling use of an effect in a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining an effect button input process. It is a flowchart explaining a hall | game player setting mode process. It is a flowchart explaining an effect addition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a password input process. It is a flowchart explaining a password reflection confirmation process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during password NG confirmation. It is a flowchart explaining the reflection information alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart explaining an additional production effectiveness determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol type command process. It is a flowchart explaining a variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of a screen shot function. It is a figure explaining player setting mode. It is a flowchart explaining a screen shot process. It is a flowchart explaining a screen shot setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a player volume adjustment process. It is a flowchart explaining a player LED brightness | luminance adjustment process. It is a flowchart explaining a hall demonstration effect setting process. It is a figure explaining the example of the setting of the production pattern in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the display when the game machine use time limit in the 2nd modification has passed. It is a front view of the game board in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the display apparatus in a 3rd modification, and a sub display apparatus. It is a front view of the game board in the 4th modification. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the game board in a 4th modification. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the rotation display apparatus in a 4th modification. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the rotation display apparatus in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect seen from the front of the rotation display apparatus in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect seen from the side of the rotation display apparatus in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the detection state in the 1st motor switch sensor and the 2nd motor switch sensor in the rotation display device in the 4th modification.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect operation unit 550 that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. The effect operation unit 550 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  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 is discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect operation unit 550, in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), an effect in which the player's operation is performed is performed. Can do.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.
In addition, the left and right portions of the center case 40 are provided with a board effect device 44 that produces an effect of a game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition for the normal figure change display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5).
In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning prize is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal start gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 5).

  In addition, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5).

Also, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided immediately below the starting winning opening 36.
The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. A closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which a game ball cannot flow is maintained. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 37 by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5).
Also, below the normal variation winning device 37, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

Further, in the game area 32, below the center case 40 and on the right side of the start winning opening 36, a special variation that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning device (large winning opening) 38 is provided.
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. 5) as a driving device, for example, in a special gaming state or a small hit game. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player can aim to win the start winning opening 36 by firing the game ball to the left game area by adjusting the firing force (so-called left-handed), and launch the game ball to the right game area (so-called By right-handing), it is possible to aim to win the normal start gate 34, the normal variation winning device 37, and the special variable winning device 38.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right game area, and is fired to the right game area. The played game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. The material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows a game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right game area) can be viewed through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. .

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 which form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a game of variable display with a win as a trigger and displaying various information.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display section) for a first special figure fluctuation display game, which is composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. ) 51 (D1) and the special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display part) 52 (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp. Part (common figure display) 53 (D8, D10, D18), and memory display parts 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game similarly configured by LED lamps. Prepare.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a short-time state occurs, and turns on to notify the occurrence of the short-time state (second gaming state display unit, short-time state notification unit) 58 (D17), the gaming machine 10 The third gaming state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59 (D9) for displaying that the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot ( Round display units 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38 are provided. The collective display device 50 is further lit when a big hit occurs, and a display unit (display) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, or that the game state is advantageous in that the right hit is more advantageous than the left hit. A display unit (right-handed notification unit) or the like may be provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is provided on the lower right side of 7 segments in addition to the central segment. The eighth segment is also driven to blink to indicate that it is changing so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode being turned on as the winning result mode (special result mode).

  The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game result is out of the lamp D8, the lamp D10, and the lamp D18 constituting the universal display 53, only the lamp D8 is turned on. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is lit. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is lit. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is “3”, the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  In addition, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 53 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the number of reservations is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose hold indicator 56, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on, and when the hold number is “3”. Is configured such that the lamp D15 is blinked and the lamp D16 is lit, and both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are blinked when the holding number is “4”.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), among the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off. When the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinked and the lamp D12 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 indicates the number of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), among the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 constituting the special figure 2 hold indicator 55, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, and when the special figure 2 starting memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinked and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the special figure 2 starting memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The second game state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and, for example, as shown in FIG. When the function is not activated, the lamp is turned off, and when the time-short state occurs (when the variable time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

  The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of a probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, the round number selected according to the special result is supported. Set the lamp to light up. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3G, among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60, when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. The lamps D4 to D6 are turned on when the selected number of rounds is “8”, and the lamp D3 is turned on when the selected number of rounds is “2”. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  FIG. 4 shows details of the effect operation unit 550. FIG. 4A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 550. As shown in FIG. 4A, the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. Has been. That is, the rendering operation unit 550 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Sensitivity setting data, LED luminance data, and the like are transmitted from the production control board (production control device) 300 to the production operation unit 550, and a production button is provided from the production operation unit 550 to the production control board (production control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. It is configured to be.

  In the case of the present embodiment, a push operation on the top surface of the production operation unit 550 (an operation to push down the production operation unit 550 and depress the production operation unit 550 with the production button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the production button (push button) 25. ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550, and a touch operation with respect to the points provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550 is detected by a touch sensor included in the touch panel 29.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” points are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided at the center of the top surface of the production operation unit 550, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side from the “TSW4” point (game "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side), "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and "TSW8" provided on the near side (player side) from the "TSW4" point Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” Between the “TSW7” point and the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point provided between the “TSW8” point and the “TSW8” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. Further, in FIG. 4B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are indicated as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  There are eight points from “TSW1” to “TSW8” that can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29, and no contact operation is detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the contact operation may be detected also at the “Pa” point. In addition, each of nine points of the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and the “Pa” points has LEDs of independent systems (full color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment).

  The “Pa” point is, for example, that the LED of the “Pa” point is used as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or that the LED of each point on the top surface of the production operation unit 550 is turned on sequentially like a roulette. Can be used for deterministic effects, such as using the LED at the “accurate (or probability change confirmation)” point, or using the LED at the “Pa” point for a certain effect of prefetching.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, etc.) is adjusted by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustments) are excluded. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch. Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to be able to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  Examples of the player's operation detected by the effect operation unit 550 include an operation shown in FIG. “Single stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed once, and “continuous stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed several times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation in which the effect operation unit 550 is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation to touch the touch panel 29. “Pa” operation (TSW1or8) + long press ”is long in a state in which one (or both) of the“ Pa ”point or two adjacent points“ TSW1 ”and“ TSW8 ”is touched. “Flick” is an operation of sliding to touch the touch panel 29 and play it. Of course, the operation to detect is not limited to these operations.

  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 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 5), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a usual figure specifying result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for 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. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the 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 a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 5). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54, the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode. Further, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes the small hit result mode as a result of the special figure change display game, a small hit game state (so-called so-called game condition) , A small hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit result mode.

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

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display 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, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is to be executed (executed with priority).

  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 subtracted 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 winning device 37) in the state of not being played, in the special game state or in the small hit game state, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, 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, At the end of the small hit gaming state), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation 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 limited in particular, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ing. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

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

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a 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 device 400 is a normal power source having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

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

  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.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern as a pattern (first-half variation group table, first-half variation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. 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.

  The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of special results is different (expected values are different) as reach effects: normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach) Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). 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 gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of 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 fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (big hit or small hit) or off) or the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure changing display game as the current gaming state. State), the operation state (short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the starting memory number, etc., and selects one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables. Get. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay out. 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 panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning apparatus 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that receives a logic signal and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. . Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Furthermore, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36 a and the start port 2 switch 37 a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

  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.

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET 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 RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, each data of the input unit 120 is reset. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 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 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal 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 test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal of the LED according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives a switching data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal 138a. The second driver 138b 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 third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71 Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. 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 thus ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and a glass frame 15. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). There is provided a board effect movable body control circuit 334 that drives and controls the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device is provided. good.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect actor switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the sound and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 And a switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

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

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

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal start gate 34, and reads the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display device, a process for displaying the universal symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol is displayed on the general diagram display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated. The movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  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 start 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 a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. 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 a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game 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 (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control unit 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the start winning area (the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37). Make.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the 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 and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, for example, the CPU 111A can open the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b and allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, 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 is capable of generating a short time state (a specific game state, a general figure high probability 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 state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal gaming state.

  Also, in the short time state, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is, for example, 500 milliseconds, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is, for example, 600 milliseconds. When the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first stop symbol opening time (general power release time) and the number of releases (for example, 500 msec × 1), Opening time (general power opening time) of the second per stop symbol and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 msec × 2 times), opening time of the third per symbol (opening time of the main power), and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms ×) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game (ordinary variation time) to be the second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. (For example, 10,000 milliseconds is 1000 milliseconds). 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 the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal-probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. Probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

  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. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  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. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[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 FIGS. 7 and 8, first, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area where the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is counted using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). Thereby, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to be checked is set (step S8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is OFF (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If so (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 8 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

  In step S21 of FIG. 8, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S22). Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), for example, a high probability notification LED (error display) provided in the collective display device 50, for example. Data) is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S25), and step S31 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (a customer waiting demonstration screen command if waiting for a customer, otherwise) If so, send multiple commands such as recovery screen commands). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S30), and it progresses to step S31. In this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound (for example, for 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, 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 the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). 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. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit pattern of the special figure) RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit random number) After saving to the area (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of 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 S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the winning symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are processed by the program. This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated on the basis of a CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number, each time the random number makes a round, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. Is adopted. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) for reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S36), It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). 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 S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update 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 S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before the power shuts down. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

  The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit being operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed. Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105), a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. After that, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, and error monitoring ( A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S114) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S109) in the timer interrupt process described above 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. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning prize switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning prize switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4). When the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game process number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A10) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “7”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process when the small hit occurs A small hitting fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “8”, a small hitting process (step A16) for setting an ending command and setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. .
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “10”, a small hit end process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) 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 A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game process timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at one start opening (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first start opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure is running shortly (under normal power support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is not short (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is short (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. . That is, if the time is short, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and the effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first starting port (start winning port 36) is not left unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 is not winning unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the short-time state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a winning at the first starting port during the short-time state (that is, when left-handed during the short-time state). Is configured such that a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing to right-hand is performed by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start opening (start winning prize opening 36) (step A107), special figure start opening switch common processing (step A108) is performed.

Next, a winning start monitoring table is prepared for the second starting opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning at the second starting opening. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. If the winning device 37 is activated to determine whether or not the game ball is open (step A112), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A113).

  In determining whether the electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (for example, 5). 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, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A113 that there is no fraudulent power transmission (step A113; N), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A114). The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A113 that the power transmission fraud has occurred (step A113; Y), 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, the details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process 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. 12, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, information on the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is obtained from the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count that is the output count to the external management device is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservation (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starter switch among the starter 1 switch 36a and the starter 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (step A135). When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If the number of special figure hold to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), update the number of special figure hold to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) by +1 ( Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the special figure hold number is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM ( Step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is won (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that the winning is not for the first start opening (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A142 that the winning is to the first start opening (step A142; Y), a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A143), and the RWM small hit symbol is selected. Save in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM fluctuation pattern random number storage area (step A145), and special figure hold information determination processing (step A146) is performed.
Next, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step A147), and an effect command setting process (step A148) is performed to perform a special figure start opening switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory is provided. 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.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) 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. 13, first, the starting opening prize flag saved in step A137 is checked to determine whether or not the winning is for the first starting opening (start winning opening 36) (step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not for the first start opening (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A151 that the winning is to the first start opening (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is short (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing time is not short (step A152; N), it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is being made (step A153).
In step A153, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is being made (step A153; Y), the special figure holding information determination processing is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that no big hit or small hit is being made (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit depending on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. If the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A156), and the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140 is corresponded. Stop symbol information is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is a win (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the winning is not to the first start opening (step A158; N), the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A158 that the first start opening is won (step A158; Y), whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the detachment is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A143 is obtained. (Step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

  Then, a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the target start opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A165). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A166) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S166). A167).

  After that, a pre-reading variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number representing the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

  Through the above processing, a prefetch symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and a prefetch variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is controlled before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to notify.

  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 A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is “0” (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is “0” (step A306). Then, if it is determined that the special figure 1 holding number is “0” (step A306; Y), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A311). A311; N) sets a customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A313), an effect command setting process (step A314) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A311, (step A311; Y), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

In step A301, if the special figure 2 hold number is not “0” (step A301; N), a special figure 2 change start process (step A302) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is executed. A reservation number command is prepared (step A303), and an effect command setting process (step A304) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A305) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.
In step A306, when the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (step A306; N), a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is executed. A reserve number command is prepared (step A308), and an effect command setting process (step A309) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A310) of special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.

  As described above, the special figure 2 hold count is checked before the special figure 1 hold count check. If the special figure 2 hold count is not “0”, the special figure 2 change start process (step A302). 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.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A307) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 15, first, a special figure fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A331), and the first special figure fluctuation is performed. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A332) is performed to set the shift information and the jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a jackpot.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A335). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A302) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Is what you do.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second special figure fluctuation is performed. A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting the shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a jackpot.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the above-described special figure hold information determination process, special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A167, A336, A346) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start will be described. Note that the fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern that is a fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation that is a fluctuation aspect from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group selection address table is set (step A471), and the address of the latter half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step A472), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step A473). In the present embodiment, the structure of the latter-half variation group table differs depending on whether it is a hit or not. Specifically, the hit use has a 1-byte size and the out-use use has a 2-byte size. The hit occurrence rate is lower than the occurrence rate of loss, and even 1 byte is sufficient. Therefore, from the viewpoint of saving the data capacity, the use is 1 byte size. Therefore, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used for the hit. In addition, the occurrence rate of deviation is higher than the occurrence rate of hits, and in order to make more various effects appear, the size for removal is a 2-byte size.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place (step A474). If it is out of place (step A474; Y), a 2-byte distribution process (step A475) is performed, and step A477 is executed. Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is not out of step (step A474; N), a sorting process (step A476) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A477.

  Then, the address of the latter half fluctuation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and prepared (step A477), and the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of holdings 1), Prepare (Step A478). Then, a sorting process (step A479) is performed, the latter half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and saved in the latter half variation number area (step A480). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

  Next, the first half variation group table is set (step A481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the variation distribution information 1 and the second half variation number (step A482). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A483), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of holdings 1). (Step A484). Thereafter, a sorting process (step A485) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired, saved in the first half variation number area (step A486), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern that is a game execution mode from among a plurality of variations.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (steps A337 and A347) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number storage areas of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared (step A491). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the latter half variation time value table is set (step A494), and the latter half variation time value corresponding to the latter half variation number is acquired (step A495).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A496), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A497). Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first variation number is prepared (step A498), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second variation number is prepared (step A499), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A500). ). Next, the special symbol hold number corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is updated by -1 (step A501), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag is set (step A502). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (step A503), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step A504), and the variation start information setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

  FIG. 19 shows the types of variation patterns selected in the above processing and the distribution probabilities. FIG. 19A shows an example of the distribution probability when the result is out of order. If the result is out of order, any one of the fluctuation pattern groups of no reach, N reach, SP1 reach, SP2 reach, and SP3 reach is selected, and one of the change patterns included in the selected change pattern group is selected. Is selected. For example, a variation pattern group without reach is selected with a probability of 55/100. If a variation pattern group without reach is selected, the deviation A with a variation time of 3 seconds is selected with a probability of 230/250, and the deviation B with a variation time of 8 seconds is selected with a probability of 15/250. Then, the deviation C having a variation time of 12 seconds is selected with a probability of 5/250.

  FIG. 19B shows an example of the distribution probability when the result is a big hit. In this case, the fluctuation pattern group without reach is not selected. Although illustration is omitted, even in the case of a small hit, a variation pattern is selected according to a predetermined distribution probability. The distribution probabilities shown here are only examples, and the distribution probabilities to be used are determined according to the number of starting memories at the start of the special figure variation display game and the game state (whether it is high probability or short time). Yes.

  A plurality of types of effects that can be executed in the game are stored in the effect control device 300, and the change pattern is received based on receiving a change command including information related to the change pattern of the special figure change display game from the game control device 100. A detailed production pattern or other production according to the selection is selected and executed. Some of the effects stored in the effect control device 300 are disabled in the initial state, and when selecting an effect, an effect that can be used is selected. . In addition, the rendering that is disabled can be used (released) by inputting the password to the gaming machine.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of selecting an effect pattern when N reach B is selected as a variation pattern in the game control device 100. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20A, any one of the N reach B effect patterns a, b, c, and X is selected according to a predetermined distribution probability. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the contents of the effects can be changed for the N reach B effect pattern X among the effect patterns.

  In the initial state, a default effect predetermined as the N reach B effect pattern X is performed. In addition, the effect control device 300 stores in advance a plurality of effects that can be executed as the N reach B effect pattern X, and these effects cannot be used in the initial state. These effects can be used by inputting the corresponding password into the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, 12 types of effects that can be used by inputting a password are prepared for each month, and the passwords that can be used are different. There may or may not be a period during which the effect can be used by inputting a password, but here the period is defined as a calendar month. That is, the use period of each effect is set within the corresponding month, and the effect cannot be used when the corresponding month ends. Further, even if a password corresponding to the effect is input after the month corresponding to the effect, the effect cannot be used.

  For example, if the password corresponding to the production in January is input before the end of January, and N reach B production pattern X is selected as the production pattern in January, it corresponds to January instead of the default production. N reach B effect pattern Xa, which is an effect to be performed, is selected and executed. Further, the N reach B effect pattern X of each month is made different depending on the day. For example, in the N reach B effect pattern Xa executable in January as shown in FIG. The N-reach B effect pattern Xa-1, on the 11th to the 20th day, the N reach B effect pattern Xa-2, on the 21st to 31st day, the effect pattern of the N reach B effect pattern Xa-3 is executed. Yes. When January ends, the N reach B effect pattern Xa becomes unusable. Further, even if the password corresponding to the January effect is input after the end of January, the N reach B effect pattern Xa cannot be used.

  FIG. 21 shows a display on the display device 41 during the game. In the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 903 set in the center of the display area, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. Here, a decorative special figure variation display game is displayed in which the left symbol (first symbol), the middle symbol (second symbol), and the right symbol (third symbol) are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed to display the result mode. .

  Further, in the lower part of the display area and in the center, there is provided a changing memory display unit 906 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the currently executed special figure changing display game. Is provided with a start memory display area 904 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display 905 corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory.

  The start memory display area 904 located on the left side of the changing memory display unit 906 is an area for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display 905 corresponding to the first start memory. In the start memory display area 904, the first start The decorative special figure start memory display 905 corresponding to the memory one-on-one is displayed in a line in the order of digestion of the start memory. A decoration special figure start memory display 905 at the right end corresponds to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the right whenever digested.

  In addition, a start memory display area 904 located on the right side of the changing memory display unit 906 is an area for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display 905 corresponding to the second start memory. In the start memory display area 904, The decorative special figure start memory display 905 corresponding to the two start memories is displayed in a line in the order of the start memory. The leftmost decoration special figure start memory display 905 corresponds to the second start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested. Here, there are four start memories in each of the first start memory and the second start memory, indicating that there are a total of eight start memories. In addition, it is good also as a display which can distinguish a 1st start memory and a 2nd start memory.

  In the changing memory display unit 906, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decorative special figure start storage display 905 corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is shifted to be displayed as the changing memory display 907. According to the display mode of the during-change memory display 907, the result of the special figure change display game to be executed, the change pattern, and the like are suggested or notified.

  In addition, in the upper right part of the display area, apart from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 903, the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure are displayed. A fourth symbol display unit 908 is provided for displaying a decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to each of the variation display games with the fourth symbol. In addition, although the 4th symbol display part 908 was provided in the display apparatus 41, you may provide the 4th symbol display part 908 in the display apparatus comprised with LED etc. different from the display apparatus 41, and this display apparatus is made into a center. You may make it arrange | position in the predetermined position which the player in the case 40 can visually recognize.

  When the N reach B effect pattern X is selected as the effect pattern, if the effect contents are not changed by inputting the password, the reach state effect as shown in FIG. 21B is performed as the default effect. The result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the N reach B effect pattern Xa-1 that can be set at the beginning of January, an effect on the theme of snow is performed as shown in FIG. 21 (d) instead of FIG. 21 (b). Further, in the N reach B effect pattern Xd-1 that can be set at the beginning of April, an effect on the theme of flowers is performed as shown in FIG. 21 (e) instead of FIG. 21 (b).

  It should be noted that the production contents that differ depending on the day, such as the N reach B production patterns Xa-1, 2, 3, may be production contents according to the theme set for each month, or may be completely different production contents. Moreover, although the effect which can be used by the input of a password added the further effect based on the default effect, it is good also as another effect unrelated to a default effect. Further, only one default effect is provided, but a different effect may be performed every certain period.

  Further, when the production pattern is changed by the input of the password, the symbol and ornament special figure start storage display 905, the variable storage display 907, and the fourth symbol display unit 908 on the ornament special figure fluctuation display game display unit 903 are displayed. You may make it change designs, such as a design of. Further, not only the effect pattern but also the effect mode by the notice, background, BGM, and front frame 12 can be changed by inputting a password.

  In addition, when the N reach B effect pattern X is selected when the content of the effect is not changed by the input of the password, a predetermined default effect is performed, but the N reach B effect patterns a and b are performed. , C may be performed. In addition, for the variation patterns other than N reach B, an effect pattern X whose effect contents can be changed is selected with a predetermined probability. The production contents of the production pattern X corresponding to each variation pattern may be unified with one theme or may be completely different.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the distribution probability of the effect pattern X may be different depending on the use period (here, the month). In this way, the appearance probability of each month-limited production pattern becomes different. For example, a rare production with a low appearance probability is added if the distribution probability of the production pattern X is low, such as January. If it is a month with a high probability of distribution of the production pattern X as in April, it can be seen that the game has a different taste for the month, etc. Unlike what you do, you can change the impression of the gaming machine every month.

  Further, depending on the result, the distribution probability of the production pattern X may be different. For example, in the case of a big hit, if the distribution pattern has a higher distribution probability than in the case of loss, The production pattern X whose contents change becomes a production with high reliability, which can further enhance the interest. Also, the number of effect patterns that can be used may differ depending on the month.

  Further, the variation pattern other than N reach B may be changed by inputting another password, and the range of the variation pattern changed by one password can be arbitrarily set. Furthermore, a change pattern to be changed after the password is input may be selectable. Further, there may be a variation pattern that does not include the production pattern X whose production content can be changed by inputting a password.

  FIG. 23 to FIG. 25 show an example of an operation for changing the production content by inputting a password. FIG. 23 shows an example in which a store clerk at a gaming store accesses a gaming machine manufacturer's Web server via the Internet and obtains a password. The acquisition of the password is not limited to such a method, and may be transmitted to the amusement store by e-mail or written.

  When the game machine manufacturer's Web server is accessed by a personal computer or the like, a page as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the screen 510 of the personal computer or the like. In this page, the function purchase item is an item for acquiring a password for enabling the use of the effect. The demo play item is an item in which a sample of an effect that can be used can be viewed. In addition, a sample of an effect that can be used at a later date such as an additional scheduled effect next month may be viewed. Also, such sample display functions and function purchase items may be collectively provided as a hall-like corner.

  When a function purchase is clicked on the page shown in FIG. 23A, a page for selecting a model is displayed as shown in FIG. When the model is clicked, a page for selecting a purchase type is displayed as shown in FIG. Collective purchase is a method of purchasing a password that can be used in common by a plurality of gaming machines. To purchase is a serial number, which is unique information unique to each gaming machine. This is a method of purchasing a password that can only be used with gaming machines with the same.

  Serial No. When the purchase is clicked from the serial number, as shown in FIG. After the input screen is displayed, a screen for selecting the function to be purchased shown in FIG. When purchase is collectively clicked, a screen for selecting a function to be purchased shown in FIG.

  In the screen for selecting the function to be purchased shown in FIG. 23 (e), the notice switching is a function for switching the contents of the pre-reading notice and the notice of the special figure variation display game being executed, and the reach pattern switching is shown in FIGS. This is a function to switch reach production as shown in FIG. The BGM switching is a function for switching the BGM of the gaming machine, the background switching is a function for switching the background during a game or in a customer waiting state, and the frame specification switching is a function for switching the effect mode by the frame decoration device 18. In addition, purchase and serial No. The functions and contents that can be purchased may differ depending on the purchase.

  A plurality of functions to be purchased can be selected. Here, reach pattern switching and background switching are selected. When the OK item is clicked, a screen relating to payment of the purchase amount to be omitted is displayed here. When payment is completed, a password is displayed as shown in FIG.

  In the Web server, the use permission information including the effect specifying information for specifying the effect corresponding to the function selected in FIG. 23 (e) and the period information for specifying the period in which the effect corresponding to the function is valid. A password to be created is generated. In this password generation, a password is generated by performing predetermined calculation processing based on the production specifying information, the period information, and a predetermined coefficient if necessary. The password generated here can extract the production specifying information and the period information included in the password by performing a predetermined calculation process. Serial No. If you choose to purchase from Generate a password including the information. That is, the Web server serves as a use permission information generating unit.

  Thus, since the password including various information is generated each time, it is not necessary to prepare and manage a plurality of passwords in advance. In addition, even after the gaming machine is shipped, it is possible to freely change the setting of the production range and period defined by the password. In addition, you may be made to be able to purchase the part for several months collectively. In this case, a monthly password may be generated, or a single password may be generated collectively.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of an operation for inputting the password acquired as described above to the gaming machine. When the production operation unit 550 is pressed twice while waiting for a customer and the front frame 12 is opened, the hall setting mode is set, and the hall setting mode screen shown in FIG. 24A is displayed. In the hall setting mode screen, as a settable item, it is possible to change the brightness of the LED used for decoration in the player setting mode, and the volume setting for setting the range in which the volume can be changed in the player setting mode. The items of the LED brightness setting for setting the range to be performed and the effect addition setting for releasing a new effect by inputting the password are displayed. Furthermore, the LCD brightness setting for setting the brightness of the display device 41, the power saving setting for setting the presence / absence of the power saving mode, the logo color setting for setting the logo display color and the display color of the frame decoration device 18, and the demonstration of waiting for customers. A demonstration effect setting item for setting presence / absence and contents of execution is displayed. These items display the current settings. In addition, an item of factory setting to return to the factory setting, an item to end the hole setting mode, and an explanation of operations on the screen of the hole setting mode are also displayed.

  The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor that is highlighted so as to surround the item. Here, the cursor is positioned at the item of the effect addition setting. In this state, a password input screen as shown in FIG. 24B is displayed by performing a determination operation that touches the central operation point of the rendering operation unit 550.

  Then, when the password is input and OK is selected as shown in FIG. 24C, the production control device 300 analyzes the password, and if it is determined to be a valid password, it is added as shown in FIG. 25A. A reflection confirmation screen for confirming the effect is displayed. When OK is selected, the effect is added, and a reflection information notification screen shown in FIG. 25C is displayed. On this reflection information notification screen, the name of the added effect and the valid period during which the effect can be executed are displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input password is not valid, an NG screen prompting the user to re-enter the password or select the end of the effect addition setting is displayed as shown in FIG.

  As the reflection information notification screen, a list display including effects added in the past may be performed as shown in FIG. Furthermore, information on effects that are not yet usable may be included in the list display. In this case, a name that does not reveal the name of the effect until it is added may be displayed as “???”.

  For a predetermined period after the production is newly added, an additional notification display 521 for informing that the production has been added is performed in the customer waiting demonstration production as shown in FIG. Further, when the effective period of the production is approaching, an end notification display 522 for notifying that the production is ended is performed as shown in FIG. The additional notification display 521 and the end notification display 522 are not limited to the customer waiting demonstration effect, but can be performed at an arbitrary timing such as during game execution or when the power is turned on. Moreover, you may make it display every predetermined time. In addition, when a password corresponding to an effect is input before the use period of the effect is started, a display for notifying that the effect can be used may be displayed.

  The control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described including the processing for enabling the effect as described above. Control processing by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes main processing shown in FIG. 26 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 26, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

  After the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, an effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is performed. The input from the effect operation unit 550 is read in the timer interrupt process. In the effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect operation unit 550, a process of changing the effect content is performed.

  Then, a screen shot process is performed to capture the displayed image (step C10), a changeable range setting such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, a change of the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player, A hall / player setting mode process for receiving an operation such as a setting for enabling the production is performed (step C11). Next, an additional effect validity determination process (step C12) is performed to determine whether the effect for which an expiration date that can be used is set is within the effective period, and details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game are displayed. A random number update process (step C13) for updating the random number to be determined is performed.

  Next, a reception command check process (step C14) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C15) for editing the settings for controlling the progress of the effect and the drawing command. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C16). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is frame switching timing (step C17). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C17 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C17 that it is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), a screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C19) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C19) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc. C20), a movable body control process (step C21) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Direction button input processing]
Next, the details of the effect button input process (step C9) in the main process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the effect button input process, first, the value of the current effect button state area is copied to the previous effect button state area (step C31), and the effect operation unit 550 (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29). ) Port state data is copied to the current production button state region (step C32). Then, the state change data of the effect operation unit 550 (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is generated based on the value of the previous effect button state area, the value of the current effect button state area, and the like, and is saved in the effect button rising edge area. (Step C33).
Here, reading of the input from the effect operation unit 550 is performed, for example, in a timer interruption process with a cycle of 1 msec, and chattering is removed to determine the state. Then, for example, in the effect button input process with a period of about 33.3 milliseconds, the state of input from the effect operation unit 550 is confirmed, the input content is confirmed, and a process of switching effects is performed according to the result.

Next, it is determined whether the touch sensor 29a is in an effective period (step C34).
If it is determined in step C34 that the touch sensor 29a is not valid (step C34; N), the process proceeds to step C43.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C34 that the touch sensor 29a is in an effective period (step C34; Y), it is determined which of the touch sensors has an input (step C35). Here, when the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “normal sensitivity”, the touch operation on the effect operation unit 550 can be detected, and any touch is detected when the touch operation is detected. It is determined that there is an input to the sensor. Further, when the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “high sensitivity”, the hand-holding operation and the contact operation with respect to the rendering operation unit 550 can be detected, and the hand-holding operation and the contact operation are detected. In this case, it is determined that any touch sensor has an input.

If it is determined in step C35 that no input is input to any touch sensor (step C35; N), the process proceeds to step C43.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C35 that any touch sensor has an input (step C35; Y), it is determined whether a space touch effect is being performed (step C36).
Here, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a space touch effect (aerial touch effect) and a button touch effect as a touch effect that is a kind of effect (PB (push button) effect) using the effect operation unit 550. Is configured to run.
During the space touch effect, the effect is changed by switching the effect by the display on the display device 41 when a hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit 550 is detected. During the space touch effect, the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “high sensitivity”.
Further, during the button touch effect, when a touch operation on the effect operation unit 550 is detected, the effect is changed by switching the effect by the display on the display device 41. During the button touch effect, the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “normal sensitivity”.

When it is determined in step C36 that the space touch effect is not being performed (step C36; N), that is, the button touch effect is being performed and a touch operation on the effect operation unit 550 is detected, the touch sensor control process (step C37) is performed. Do.
Then, as a result of the touch sensor control process (step C37), it is determined whether or not the input content of the touch sensor 29a is confirmed (step C38).
Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a contact movement operation with respect to the effect operation unit 550 on the display device 41 and must monitor a plurality of inputs such as a flick operation and a round tracing operation. If an operation that cannot be confirmed is requested, it is determined that the input content has been confirmed when it can be confirmed that the requested operation has been performed based on a plurality of input results. Here, the multiple-time input result is, for example, state change data of the rendering operation unit 550 generated in each step C33 of multiple rendering button input processing executed within a predetermined input content determination period. That is. In the case of the present embodiment, the effect button input process is performed at a cycle of about 33.3 msec. Therefore, for example, when the input content determination period is set to 333 msec, the effect button input process is performed 10 times within the input content determination period. Is executed to generate 10 state change data.
In addition, for example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a contact operation with respect to the effect operation unit 550 on the display device 41 and requests an operation that can be confirmed only by monitoring one input such as a touch operation. When it is determined that the requested operation has been performed based on the current input result, it is determined that the input content has been determined.

If it is determined in step C38 that the input content of the touch sensor 29a is not finalized (step C38; N), the process proceeds to step C43.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C38 that the input content of the touch sensor 29a has been confirmed (step C38; Y), it is determined whether the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has been exceeded as a result of the touch sensor control process (step C37). (Step C39).
Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a plurality of contact operations (continuous hitting (continuous touch) operation, etc.) or a plurality of contact movement operations (rubbing operations, etc.) to the effect operation unit 550. When displayed on the display device 41, the ratio of the number of times that the input content has been determined in step C38 after the start of the display to the number of effect button input processes executed after the start of the display is determined in advance. When the predetermined probability is reached, or when the number of times that the input content has been determined in step C38 after the start of the display has reached a predetermined number of times, the effective probability has been exceeded. judge.
In addition, the effect control device 300 displays, for example, an image that prompts one contact operation (one-touch operation or the like) on the effect operation unit 550 on the display device 41, or one contact movement operation on the effect operation unit 550. When an image prompting (flick operation or the like) is displayed on the display device 41, it is determined that the input content has been confirmed in step C38, so it is determined that the effective probability has been unconditionally exceeded.

If it is determined in step C39 that the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has not been exceeded (step C39; N), the process proceeds to step C43.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C39 that the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has been exceeded (step C39; Y), the input result information of the touch sensor 29a is stored (step C40), and the touch sensor 29a is set to invalid. (Step C41). If the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “high sensitivity”, it is set to “normal sensitivity” (step C42), and the process proceeds to step C43.

In step C43, it is determined whether the push sensor (production button switch 25a) is in an effective period (step C43).
If it is determined in step C43 that the PUSH sensor is not valid (step C43; N), the effect button input process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C43 that the PUSH sensor is valid (step C43; Y), whether there is an input to the PUSH sensor (production button switch 25a), that is, a pressing operation on the production operation unit 550 is detected. It is determined whether it has been done (step C44).

If it is determined in step C44 that there is no input to the PUSH sensor (step C44; N), the effect button input process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C44 that there is an input to the PUSH sensor (step C44; Y), that is, when a pressing operation on the effect operation unit 550 is detected, the effective probability of the PUSH sensor (effect button switch 25a) is determined. It is determined whether the breakthrough has occurred (step C45).
Specifically, for example, when the display device 41 displays an image or the like that prompts a plurality of pressing operations (such as continuous hitting (continuous PUSH) operation) on the display operation unit 550, the display control device 300 displays the display. When the ratio of the number of times of determining that there is an input in step C44 after the start of the display to the number of effect button input processes executed after the start reaches a predetermined ratio or when the display starts Thereafter, when the number of times it is determined that there is an input in step C44 reaches a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the effective probability has been exceeded.
For example, when the display device 41 displays an image or the like that prompts a single pressing operation (such as a one-PUSH operation) on the effect operation unit 550, the effect control device 300 determines that there is an input in step C44. Therefore, it is determined that the effective probability has been exceeded unconditionally.

When it determines with not having exceeded the effective probability of a PUSH sensor by step C45 (step C45; N), an effect button input process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C45 that the effective probability of the push sensor has been exceeded (step C45; Y), the input result information of the push sensor (production button switch 25a) is stored (step C49), and the push sensor (production) The button switch 25a) is set to invalid (step C50), and the effect button input process is terminated.

When it is determined in step C36 that the space touch effect is being performed (step C36; Y), it is determined whether the space touch effect is an effect handled as a PUSH sensor (effect button switch 25a) (step C46). .
Here, the space touch effect includes an effect handled as a PUSH sensor and an effect not handled as a PUSH sensor.
In the effect handled as the push sensor, the effect control device 300 recognizes that the operation corresponding to the push operation (pressing operation) has been performed when the hand-holding operation on the effect operating unit 550 is detected, and performs the pressing operation. It is comprised so that control corresponding to may be performed.
In the production not handled as a push sensor, the production control device 300 recognizes that an operation corresponding to a touch operation (contact operation) is performed when a hand-holding operation on the production operation unit 550 is detected. The control corresponding to the contact operation is performed.

When it is determined in step C46 that the effect is not handled as a PUSH sensor (step C46; N), that is, when the hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit 550 is regarded as a contact operation on the effect operation unit 550, the process proceeds to step C37. To do.
In this case, for example, when a finger or the like slides above the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, within the detection range of the touch sensor 29a above the effect operation unit 550), a flick to the effect operation unit 550 is performed. It can be considered that the operation was performed. Also, for example, when the finger or the like moves up and down a plurality of times above the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, when the finger or the like reciprocates between the detection range and the detection range of the touch sensor 29a) It can be considered that a plurality of contact operations on the operation unit 550 have been performed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step C46 that the effect is handled as a push sensor (step C46; Y), that is, when the hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit 550 is regarded as a pressing operation on the effect operation unit 550, the touch sensor 29a is used. It is set to invalid (step C47), the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “normal sensitivity” (step C48), and the process proceeds to step C49.
As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the effect is handled as a PUSH sensor, the input is immediately performed without determining whether the input content is confirmed or whether the effective probability is exceeded. Is determined to be a touch input but handled as a push input.
That is, the production control device 300 serves as an input receiving unit that receives an input from the outside.

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
FIG. 28 shows the hall / player setting mode process (step C11) in the main process described above. In this hall / player setting mode process, first, it is determined whether or not the hall setting mode is in a state where information setting is performed at the game store side (step C71). When the hall setting mode is in effect, the hall setting mode flag is set, and whether or not the hall setting mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag. When it is in the hole setting mode (step C71; Y), the process proceeds to step C76. If not in the hole setting mode (step C71; N), it is determined whether the player is in a player setting mode in which information is set (step C72).

  When in the player setting mode, the player setting mode flag is set, and whether or not the player setting mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag. When the player setting mode is being executed (step C72; Y), the process proceeds to step C92. If not in the player setting mode (step C72; N), it is determined whether the start condition for the hole setting mode is satisfied (step C73). Here, the start condition of the hall setting mode is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed twice while waiting for a customer and the front frame 12 is opened. When the start condition of the hole setting mode is satisfied (step C73; Y), the screen drawing start of the hole setting mode is set (step C74), and the hole setting mode flag is set (step C75).

  Thereafter, a hall volume adjustment process (step C76) for setting the changeable range of the volume based on the operation input and a hall LED brightness adjustment process (step C77) for setting the changeable range of the LED brightness based on the operation input are performed. In these processes, both the upper limit value and the lower limit value may be set, or only one of them may be set. The player can adjust the volume and the brightness of the LED within the range set here.

  In addition, hall demonstration production setting processing (step C78) for setting the customer waiting demonstration production, production addition setting processing (step C79) for setting the production addition, and liquid crystal luminance adjustment processing (step C79) for setting the liquid crystal luminance based on the operation input. Step C80), a power saving setting process (step C81) for setting a power saving state to be shifted to when the game has not been performed for a predetermined time based on the operation input, and setting the logo display color and the frame decoration device 18 display color. A frame color selection process (step C82) is performed. In the power saving setting process (step C81), setting whether to enable the power saving setting when the game is not performed for a predetermined time, and the volume, LED luminance, and liquid crystal luminance at the time of power saving setting for each hole. It can be set. In addition to the above settings, it may be possible to set whether or not to move the movable accessory during power saving. Then, it is determined whether there has been a setting confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in these processes (step C83).

  If there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C83; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. If there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C83; Y), it is determined whether the confirmation operation input is a factory setting (step C84). The confirmation operation input includes a confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in the processes from Step C76 to C82 and a confirmation operation input for returning to the factory default setting, and it is determined which one has been performed.

  If the input is not a finalizing operation input at the factory setting (step C84; N), that is, if it is a finalizing operation input for determining the information set in the processing from step C76 to C82, the processing from step C76 to C82 The determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM as the determined information as the determined information (step C86). If the input is a definite operation input at the factory setting (step C84; Y), the factory setting process (step C85) is performed, and the information set in the processes from step C76 to C82 is discarded and the factory is set. The initial value at the time of shipment is set as the determined information, and the determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM (step C86). Thereby, initial setting values (setting values such as volume, LED luminance, liquid crystal luminance, etc.) stored in the PROM 321 are stored in the FeRAM 323. Thereafter, the end of screen drawing in the hole setting mode is set (step C87), the flag in the hole setting mode is cleared (step C88), and the hole / player setting mode process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the start condition for the hole setting mode is not satisfied (step C73; N), it is determined whether the start condition for the player setting mode is satisfied (step C89). Here, the start condition of the player setting mode is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed once during a customer waiting state in which the special figure variation display game is not being executed. If this player setting mode start condition is not satisfied (step C89; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. If the player setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C89; Y), the player setting mode screen drawing start is set (step C90), and the player setting mode flag is set (step C91).

  Then, the player volume adjustment process (step C92) for changing the volume based on the operation input within the changeable range set in the hall volume adjustment process (step C76), and the change set in the hall LED adjustment process (step C77). A player LED brightness adjustment process (step C93) for changing the brightness of the LED based on the operation input within the possible range is performed. Further, a screen shot setting process for performing processing on the image stored by the screen shot operation is performed (step C94). Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C95). If there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C95: N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated.

  If there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C95: Y), the information set in step C92 or C93 is stored in the RAM 322 as player setting data, and then the end of screen drawing in the player setting mode is set. (Step C96), the player setting mode flag is cleared (Step C97), and the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. As a result, the brightness and volume of the LED set by the player are changed.

  In addition, the drawing update setting accompanying the operation input after entering the hall setting mode or the player setting mode is performed in the effect button input process (step C9). Further, the player setting data is stored in the RAM 322, but may be stored in the FeRAM 323. Further, the time is acquired from the RTC 338 at the time of power-off and stored in the FeRAM 322, the power-off time is calculated from the time acquired from the RTC 338 at the time of power-on, and the player setting data stored in the FeRAM 323 according to the power-off time Whether or not to store the hole set value data may be determined. For example, if the power cut-off time is within a predetermined time, the hall setting value data is not stored in the player setting data, but is maintained as it is, and the power is cut off to recover from a short interruption or error. Then, it is possible to prevent the player setting data from being reset.

[Production additional setting processing]
FIG. 29 shows an effect addition setting process (step C79) in the hall / player setting mode process described above. In this effect addition setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect addition setting mode is in effect (step C111). In the effect addition setting mode, the screen shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is displayed, and the setting relating to the addition of the effect is possible. When in the effect addition setting mode, the flag in the effect addition setting mode is set, and whether or not the effect addition setting mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  When it is not in the effect addition setting mode (step C111; N), it is determined whether the effect addition setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C112). The effect addition setting mode start condition here is that the determination operation is performed in the hall setting mode in a state where the cursor is at the position of the effect addition setting (see FIG. 24A). When this effect addition setting mode start condition is not satisfied (step C112; N), the effect addition setting process is terminated. When the effect addition setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C112; Y), the initial setting of the effect addition setting mode start (step C113) is performed. In the initial setting for starting the production additional setting mode, the password input buffer clear process and various initial settings for changing the setting mode are performed.

  After that, an effect addition setting mode flag is set (step C114), and a password input flag is set (step C115). Further, drawing setting for the password input screen is performed (step C116), and the effect addition setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is in the effect addition setting mode (step C111; Y), it is determined whether the password is being input (step C117). “During password input” means a state in which a screen for inputting a password is displayed (see FIGS. 24B and 24C). When this password is being entered, a password entry flag is set, and whether or not the password is being entered can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  If the password is being input (step C117; Y), the password input process is performed (step C118), and the additional effect setting process is terminated. In the password input processing, processing for accepting password input and determining the validity of the input password is performed. If the password is not being entered (step C117; N), it is determined whether password reflection is being confirmed (step C119).

  Confirming that the password is being reflected is a state in which a screen for confirming whether or not to add an effect according to the input password is displayed (see FIG. 25A). When this password reflection confirmation is in progress, a password reflection confirmation flag is set, and whether or not the password reflection confirmation is in progress can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  When the password reflection confirmation is in progress (step C119; Y), the password reflection confirmation processing is performed (step C120), and the additional effect setting process is terminated. In the password reflection confirmation process, a process for displaying a screen for confirming whether or not to add an effect according to the input password, a process for confirming and storing the addition, and the like are performed. If the password reflection confirmation is not in progress (step C119; N), it is determined whether the password NG is being confirmed (step C121).

  “Now confirming password NG” refers to a state in which a screen for notifying that the input password is determined to be invalid is displayed (see FIG. 25B). If the password NG is being confirmed, a password NG confirming flag is set, and whether or not the password NG is being confirmed can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  If the password NG is being confirmed (step C121; Y), the password NG confirmation process is performed (step C122), and the additional effect setting process is terminated. In the password NG checking process, a process for setting re-input of a password, a process for setting stop of adding effects, and the like are performed. If the password NG is not being confirmed (step C121; N), it is determined whether the reflection information is being broadcast (step C123).

  Reflection information informing is a state in which a screen for informing information on the added effect is displayed when there is an operation for confirming addition (see FIG. 25 (c) or (d)). When the reflection information notification is in progress, the reflection information notification flag is set, and it is possible to determine whether the reflection information notification is being performed based on the presence or absence of the flag.

  When the reflection information is being notified (step C123; Y), the reflection information notification process is performed (step C124), and the additional effect setting process is terminated. In the process of reflecting information notification, a process for displaying a screen for notifying the information on the rendering that can be used is performed. If the reflection information is not being notified (step C123; N), all information related to the operation additional setting mode operation is cleared (step C125). Further, the flag in the effect addition setting mode is also cleared. Thereafter, drawing setting in the hall setting mode is performed (step C126), and the effect addition setting process is terminated. That is, when the state does not belong to any state in the effect addition setting mode, the state is returned to the hall setting mode screen as an abnormal state.

[Password entry processing]
FIG. 30 shows a password input process (step C118) in the above-described effect addition setting process. In the password input processing, first, keyboard processing is performed for performing processing for displaying a keyboard on the display device 41, processing for storing input contents in an input buffer, and the like (step C131). Next, it is determined whether or not there is an operation input for confirming the item “OK” in the keyboard display (step C132).

  If there is no operation input for confirming the item “OK” (step C132; N), it is determined whether there is an operation input for confirming the item “return” in the keyboard display (step C139). If there is no operation input for confirming the “return” item (step C139; N), the password input process is terminated. If there is an operation input for confirming the item “return” (step C139; Y), the information related to the production additional setting mode operation is cleared (step C140). As a result, information stored in the input buffer is discarded. The effect addition setting mode flag and password input flag are also cleared. Thereafter, drawing setting on the hole setting mode screen is performed (step C141), and the password input process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is an operation input for confirming the item “OK” (step C132; Y), the input password is determined (step C133). In this process, the validity of the password is determined and information included in the password is extracted. The validity of the password is determined based on, for example, whether the password conforms to a predetermined format. The information extracted from the password is effect specifying information for specifying an effect to be added and period information for specifying a period during which the effect is valid. Serial No. If you choose to purchase from Is also extracted. That is, the production control device 300 serves as an extraction unit that extracts information from the use permission information.

  Then, when the information included in the password can be correctly extracted and the information matches the current situation of the gaming machine, the password is treated as valid. For example, if the effect specified by the effect specifying information is not yet usable, or if the period specified by the period information is appropriate, it matches the current situation of the gaming machine. . In addition, the serial number, which is unique information unique to each gaming machine. Is included, the serial number stored in the production control device 300 is displayed. Is also one of the conditions for validating the password. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a determination unit that determines the validity of the use permission information (password). Further, the effect control device 300 serves as unique information storage means for storing unique information unique to each gaming machine.

  If the password is valid (step C134; Y), the drawing setting of the reflection confirmation screen corresponding to the password content is performed (step C135). For example, a reflection confirmation screen (see FIG. 25A) including the display of the name of the added effect is set. Then, a password reflection confirmation flag is set (step C136), and the password input process is terminated.

  If the password is not valid (step C134; N), the drawing setting of the NG screen corresponding to the password NG reason is performed (step C137). For example, an NG screen (see FIG. 25B) including a display of a password NG reason that the input effect is not a settable period is set. Then, a password NG confirmation flag is set (step C138), and the password input process is terminated.

[Password reflection confirmation processing]
FIG. 31 shows a password reflection confirmation process (step C120) in the above-described effect addition setting process. In the password reflection confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an operation input for confirming the item “OK” (step C151).

  If there is no operation input for confirming the item “OK” (step C151; N), it is determined whether there is an operation input for confirming the item “return” (step C156). If there is no operation input for confirming the item “return” (step C156; N), the password reflection confirmation process is terminated. If there is an operation input for confirming the item “return” (step C156; Y), information related to the production additional setting mode operation is cleared (step C157). Thereby, information extracted from the password is discarded. The effect addition setting mode flag and the password reflection confirmation flag are also cleared. Thereafter, the drawing setting of the hole setting mode screen is performed (step C158), and the password reflection confirmation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is an operation input to confirm the item “OK” (step C151; Y), release of the effect corresponding to the password is set (step C152), and additional effect information that is information related to the release of the effect is set. Write to the backup RAM (FeRAM 323) (step C153). Here, the effect valid flag is set in the additional effect information area corresponding to the effect to be added. Thereby, the production can be used. In addition, based on the period information, information on the effective period of the effect is also saved in the additional effect information area. For the default effect, the effect valid flag set in the corresponding additional effect information area is cleared so that the default effect is not set. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as usable effect setting means for setting an effect that can be used for a game among a plurality of types of effects stored in the storage means. It should be noted that effects other than effects that can be used or not can be selected as effects that can always be used for games.

  Next, the reflection information notification drawing setting is performed (step C154), the reflection information notification flag is set (step C155), and the password reflection confirmation processing is terminated. Thereby, the reflection information notification (see FIG. 25C) including the name of the added effect and the display of the effective period is set. The effective period may be calculated and displayed based on the information of the RTC 338. In addition, a list display including information of effects added in the past may be set as the reflection information notification (FIG. 25D).

[Password NG confirmation process]
FIG. 32 shows a process during password NG confirmation (step C122) in the above-described effect addition setting process. In the password NG confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an operation input for confirming the item “re-input” (step C161).

  When there is an operation input for confirming the item of “re-input” (step C161; Y), the password input flag is set (step C162), and the drawing setting of the password input screen that leaves the input password information is performed. (Step C163), the process during password NG confirmation is terminated. Thereby, the password input screen is displayed in a state where the input password is held, and the password can be easily corrected.

  On the other hand, when there is no operation input for confirming the “re-input” item (step C161; N), it is determined whether there is an operation input for confirming the “stop” item (step C164). If there is no operation input for confirming the “quit” item (step C164; N), the password NG checking process is terminated. If there is an operation input for confirming the item “quit” (step C164; Y), information related to the operation in the effect addition setting mode is cleared (step C165). As a result, information stored in the input buffer is discarded. Further, the effect addition setting mode flag and the password NG checking flag are also cleared. Thereafter, drawing setting on the hole setting mode screen is performed (step C166), and the password NG confirmation process is terminated.

[Processing during reflection information notification]
FIG. 33 shows the reflection information notification in-process (step C124) in the above-described effect addition setting process. In this reflection information notification processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is an operation input for confirming the “return” item (step C171).

  When there is no operation input for confirming the “return” item (step C171; N), the reflection information notification in-process is terminated. If there is an operation input for confirming the item “return” (step C171; Y), information related to the production additional setting mode operation is cleared (step C172). Thereby, the information etc. regarding the reflection information notification are discarded. The effect addition setting mode flag and the reflection information notification flag are also cleared. Thereafter, the drawing setting of the hole setting mode screen is performed (step C173), and the reflection information notification processing is ended. In addition, you may make it return to hall | hole setting mode based on predetermined time having passed since the start of reflection information alerting | reporting.

[Additional effect validity judgment processing]
FIG. 34 shows the additional effect validity determination process (step C12) in the main process described above. In this additional effect validity determination process, it is first determined whether the validity determination process has been completed (step C181). The validity determination process is a process after step C182 in the additional effect validity determination process. When the validity determination process completed flag is set, it is determined that the validity determination process has been completed. Here, the validity determination process completed flag is cleared when the gaming machine is powered on, and the validity determination process is performed only once when the gaming machine is powered on. The validity determination process may be performed every predetermined time. In this case, for example, instead of the determination by the validity determination process completed flag, it is determined whether the timing of the validity determination process is based on the information of the RTC 338. To do.

  If the validity determination process has been completed (step C181; Y), the additional effect validity determination process ends. If the validity determination process has not been completed (step C181; N), date / time information is read from the RTC 338 (step C182), and an additional effect information area to be checked is set (step C183). For additional effects that can be used by entering a password, the additional effect information area is used to set an effect valid flag indicating that the effect is available, or to store information on the expiration date of the effect. This is a RAM area. This additional effect information area is provided corresponding to each of the effects that can be set to be usable. When the process of step C183 is performed for the first time after the start of the additional effect validity determination process, a plurality of additional effect information areas are provided. One additional effect information area is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an effect valid flag is set in the additional effect information area set in step C183 (step C184). If the effect valid flag is not set (step C184; N), that is, if the corresponding effect is disabled, the process proceeds to step C188. If the effect valid flag is set (step C184; Y), that is, if the corresponding effect is enabled, it is determined whether the effect is valid for an indefinite period (step C185). .

  When the expiration date of the effect is indefinite (step C185; Y), the process proceeds to step C188. Further, when the expiration date of the effect is not indefinite (step C185; N), it is determined whether the effect is within the effective period (step C186). When it is within the effective period of the effect (step C186; Y), the process proceeds to step C188. If it is not within the effective period of the effect (step C186; N), the effect effective flag of the additional effect is cleared (step C187). As a result, the effect cannot be used.

  Thereafter, the additional effect information area is updated to the next target area (step C188), and it is determined whether the determination has been completed for all the additional effects (step C189). If the determination is not completed for all the additional effects (step C189; N), the process returns to step C183, and the updated additional effect information area is processed. When the determination is completed for all the additional effects (step C189; Y), the validity determination process completion flag is set (step C190), and it is determined whether there is a changed item (step C191).

  If there is no changed item (step C191; N), the additional effect validity determination process ends. If there is a changed item (step C191; Y), the additional effect information is written in the backup RAM (FeRAM 323) (step C192), and the additional effect validity determination process ends. By performing writing only when there is an item changed in this way, the number of times of writing to the FeRAM 323 can be reduced.

  In addition, even when the process of clearing the effect valid flag of the additional effect (step C187) is performed, the display device 41 may be set to notify that the valid period has passed and becomes unusable. good. In addition, when it is within the effective period of the effect (step C186; Y), the remaining period of the effective period may be calculated and displayed on the display device 41.

  With the above processing, the effect valid flag is set only for the usable effects among effects that can be used. Then, when selecting an effect in the game, a selection is made between an effect that can be used at all times and an effect that is enabled by setting the effect valid flag.

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 35 shows the received command check process (step C14) in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C206). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step C206 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to step C207. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 36 shows the received command analysis process (step C208) in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  Further, when it is determined in step C232 or step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command for an operation related to a small hit effect (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the design command range (step C239). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what is to be the stop symbol of the special symbol). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C239; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as a pending number command and an error command. (Step C241). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C241; Y), the single command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C243). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C243; Y), the pre-read symbol command processing (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetched symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the prefetched variation system command (step C245). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  In the single-shot command processing (step C242), a special figure for performing processing related to the special figure 1 hold generated when the special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold (first start memory) is received. A special figure 2 hold information setting process for performing a process related to the special figure 2 hold generated when a special figure hold number command corresponding to the 1 hold information setting process or the special figure 2 hold (second start memory) is received. included. In the special figure 1 hold information setting process and the special figure 2 hold information setting process, a process of displaying a decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the generated hold on the display device 41 is performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory notification means for performing a start memory notification display for displaying information related to the start memory by a start memory display corresponding to each start memory.

  Also, the pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is a big hit when the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) in which the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed is subsequently executed In order to notify the player in advance of whether or not (or what variation pattern will be the change pattern) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a different manner from the normal display, For example, an effect is displayed on the device 41. The prefetch command (prefetch variation command and prefetch symbol command) is a command for informing a change pattern or a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory to be prefetched in advance. To the effect control device 300. Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display.

[Design command processing]
FIG. 37 shows symbol system command processing (step C240) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this symbol system command processing, first, a special symbol type (either Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) corresponding to MODE is set (step C251), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C252), and the symbol system command processing ends.

  The symbol type is a symbol category such as an off symbol, a 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 16R normal jackpot symbol, an 8R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 2R probability variation jackpot symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like, and is associated with ACT data. Since the ratio of symbols varies between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 (the probability variation ratio is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and it corresponds to MODE data from a plurality of symbol type setting tables. And the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 38 shows the variable command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C261). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C261; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When the special figure type is not yet determined (step C261; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C262), and the variation command and the symbol type are determined. It is determined whether they are inconsistent (step C263).

  If the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C263; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C263; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C264). The symbol type means a category of symbols. Examples of the symbol type include an outlier symbol, a 16R probability variable big hit symbol, a 16R normal big hit symbol, an 8R probability variable big hit symbol, a 2R probability variable big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like. In the case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, an effect such as when the symbol command of the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is received although the deviation variation command (variation pattern command) is received. This means that the combination is inconsistent (a combination of a variation command and a symbol type).

  In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C264), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, a variation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C265).

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C266). Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by −1 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C267), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation production setting processing]
39 and 40 show the changing effect setting process (step C265) in the above-described changing command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C271). When the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C271; Y), date and time information at that time based on the information of the RTC 338, additional production information set at that time, model code and special figure type and the time point The first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the effect mode is set (step C272). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The production mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the production control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, a latent mode, and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided.

  Next, with reference to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODEs and special figure types held is acquired (step C273). As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a lottery for a notice appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice allocation group table (step C276).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C271; N), the date and time information at that time based on the information of the RTC 338, additional production information set at that time, model code, special figure type, production The first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the mode and symbol type is set (step C274). Then, referring to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C275), and the first half notice distribution group table is used to change the first half. A lottery for a notice to appear on the screen is performed (step C276).

  Next, in step C277 to step C279, the announcement effect of the latter half change is lottery. Note that the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a special result mode (a special combination of symbols) in which a display area excluding a specific area out of a plurality of display areas of the special figure is a big hit) Is a variable display in a state in which the variable is displayed only in a specific area. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

  First, the date and time information at that time based on the information of the RTC 338, the additional production information set at that time, the model code, the special figure type, the production mode, and the second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the symbol type are set. (Step C277). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the second half notice allocation group table address corresponding to the ACT is obtained by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C278), and the second half notice distribution group table is used to change the second half (during reach). A lottery for notice of appearance is performed (step C279). In this way, by referring to the date / time information at that time based on the information of the RTC 338 and the additional effect information set at that time, when the specific notice is made available by the input of the password, the specific information A lottery will be held including a notice.

  Thereafter, a basic BGM number (basic BGM song number) and a decoration number (number indicating the type of the effect by a decoration lamp) corresponding to the effect mode are set (step C280). Since the BGM and decoration that are normally changing differ for each production mode, first, the default in each production mode is set. When special BGM or decoration is performed in advance notice or the like, a change is made in a scenario table that manages the flow of production.

  Next, notice distribution according to the first-half variation type selected by step C276 is performed. Here, only a part of the notice allocation when the first-half variation type is the pseudo-continuous three variation is shown. The first half variation type is a variation notice type distributed on the production control device side in the same MODE (for example, pseudo-continuous three variations). In addition, the pseudo-continuous 3 variation means that at least one re-variable display is performed in which a variable display is started again after a temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special map variable display game in the middle of the special map variable display game. This is a so-called quasi-continuous variation display mode in which re-variation display is performed twice. That is, it is an effect that makes it appear as if three special figure variation display games were played in a pseudo manner by two temporary stops and the display of the final result mode.

  In the determination of whether the first half variation type is pseudo-continuous 3 (step C281), if it is not pseudo-continuous 3 (step C281; N), the notice distribution for other first-half variation types is performed, and the process proceeds to step C286. If it is pseudo-ream 3 (step C281; Y), it is determined whether the notice type is a selected pseudo-ream (step C282). The selection pseudo-ream is an effect mode in which the player can select an effect including the pseudo-ream and another effect by operating the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29. In either case of big hit or loss, the first half variation type can be pseudo-ream 3, and the notice type can be selected pseudo-ream.

  When the notice type is not the selected pseudo-continuous (step C282; N), processing for other notice types is performed, and the process proceeds to step C286. When the notice type is selected pseudo-continuous (step C282; Y), a scenario layer number 6 is prepared (step C283), and a scenario table of the selected pseudo-continuous PB effect is prepared (step C284). Further, scenario data setting processing is performed (step C285), and the process proceeds to step C286. By this process, an effect for causing the player to select the effect content by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is set.

  In step C286, it is determined whether the special figure type is special figure 2 fluctuation. In the case of special figure 2 fluctuation (step C286; Y), special figure 2 reservation scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is set (step C287). As a result, an animation scenario in which the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is reduced is set. Next, 4th symbol (special figure 2 fluctuation) scenario table information is set (step C288). The 4th symbol is a symbol for displaying the decorative special symbol variation display game separately from the decorative special symbol variation display game by the first to third symbols on the display device 41. By this process, the decorative symbol according to the fourth symbol is displayed. Information related to the fluctuation of the figure fluctuation display game is set.

  If there is no special figure 2 fluctuation in step C286 (step C286; N), special figure 1 holding scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 1 holding number is set (step C289) and corresponding to the special figure 1 starting storage. Set an animation scenario in which the decoration special figure start memory display to be reduced. Next, the 4th symbol (special figure 1 fluctuation) scenario table information is set (step C290), and information on the variation of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game by the 4th symbol is set.

  Thereafter, an effect is set according to each variation pattern. In this setting, the production contents are determined according to the date and time information at that time based on the information of the RTC 338, the additional production information set at that time, the model code, the special figure type, the production mode, the symbol type, and the like. Therefore, when there is an effect that can be used based on the input of the password as shown in FIG. 20, a lottery for determining the effect including the effect is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not the MODE data (first half variation pattern data) is a pseudo-continuous three variation (step C291). When MODE is not pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C291; N), processing corresponding to the other first-half variation pattern omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting processing is ended. If MODE is a pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C291; Y), it is determined whether the ACT data (second-half variation pattern data) is out of SP3 (step C292).

  The SP3 deviation is a fluctuation pattern in which a special 3 reach that results in a deviation is executed. When the ACT data is out of SP3 (step C292; Y), SP3 is out of setting processing (step C293), and the variation effect setting processing is terminated. If the ACT data does not deviate from SP3 (step C292; N), it is determined whether the ACT data deviates from SP2 (step C294).

  If the ACT data is out of SP2 (step C294; Y), SP2 outsetting processing is performed (step C295), and the variation effect setting processing is terminated. If the ACT data does not deviate from SP2 (step C294; N), processing for other variation patterns omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting processing ends.

  In the setting process (for example, step C293 or C295) corresponding to the variation pattern performed when MODE is a pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C291; Y), the player can select by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29. All of the production modes are set in advance, and the production mode according to the player's operation is selected and executed. For example, in the SP3 deviation setting process, two patterns are set for the case where the SP3 reach is made via the pseudo-ream and the case where the SP3 reach is made not via the pseudo-ream. A pattern to be executed is selected according to the presence or absence of 29 operations.

  Further, in the SP3 deviation setting process, an effect pattern is selected according to a predetermined distribution probability from an effect that can always be used and an effect for which an effect valid flag is set. Here, when the SP3 reach effect pattern X is selected, if there is an effect that can be used by inputting a password, the effect is set, and if there is no effect that can be used, a default effect is set. Become. The effect pattern is similarly selected in the SP2 deviation setting process and the setting process corresponding to other variation patterns not shown. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a selection means for selecting an effect to be executed in the game from the effects that can be used by the usable effect setting means.

  From the above, in a gaming machine that can give a player a game value when a game execution result is a predetermined special result, storage means (effect control) that stores a plurality of types of effects that can be executed in the game Device 300), among a plurality of types of effects stored in the storage means, useable effect setting means (effect control device 300) for setting effects that can be used for games, and usable effect setting means. A selection means (effect control device 300) for selecting an effect to be executed in the game from among the produced effects, and an input receiving means (effect control device 300) for receiving an input from the outside, Use permission information including production specifying information for specifying an unavailable production and period information for specifying a period during which the unavailable production can be used. Based on the accepted by the input receiving means to enter, and that so as to allow the use of the effect identified by the effect specifying information for a period specified by the period information.

  In a conventional gaming machine as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-144020, an effect can be selected by a player's operation, but all the effects listed as options are set in advance. The game is limited, and if the game machine is played several times, the set effects are covered, and there is no merit for continuously playing the game. In addition, since the production set for the gaming machine is uniform, the type and probability of the production that occurs no matter where the game is played, the same type of game is possible. I didn't think so, and I couldn't appeal the gaming machines that featured the characteristics of each amusement store.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in addition to the effects set by default, the effects that can be derived by the game store purchasing from the manufacturer's website or the like change every predetermined period. A big merit is born for a person who continues to play games. Further, since it is possible to select (purchase) effects by selecting for each amusement store, it becomes possible to appeal each amusement store.

  In the above embodiment, when generating a password, an encryption process that makes it difficult to read information included in the password other than the target gaming machine may be included. In this case, the effect control apparatus 300 performs a decryption process for decrypting the password. In addition, although a password is generated by the Web server based on the production specifying information and the period information, the password corresponding to the production is determined in advance, the password is stored in the Web server and the gaming machine, and the Web server is purchased. The password corresponding to the produced effect may be displayed, and the gaming machine may be configured to be able to use the produced effect corresponding to the input password. Further, the password may be provided free of charge, for example, it may be periodically announced by the gaming machine manufacturer.

  Further, in the effect pattern for one variation pattern, only the effect pattern X can be changed by inputting a password, but a plurality of effect patterns that can be changed by inputting a password may be included. Each of the effect patterns that can be changed may be set with an effective period independently.

  In addition, only the contents of some effects (effect pattern X) in the effect pattern selection table are changed by inputting the password. For example, a table with different effect patterns and selection rates is prepared for each month. You may make it change the production | generation produced by using a corresponding table. Further, even if the same model is used, the types of effects that can be used by inputting a password may be varied. For example, an effect can be used in a certain gaming machine in the order shown in FIG. 20B on a monthly basis, whereas an effect can be used in the reverse order on another gaming machine.

  In this case, the information on the production pattern corresponding to each month may be set in advance in either the order shown in FIG. 20B or the reverse order on the gaming machine side. In addition, the game machine stores the production pattern and the month without making them correspond to each other, and the Web server stores the serial number. For each of the gaming machines identified by (2), it is determined which order of the effect pattern can be used in the order shown in FIG. 20 (b) or reverse order, and the password is used so that the effect pattern can be used according to the determined order. You may make it produce | generate.

  Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect before the use period arrives may be used for a certain period, and the player may be notified in advance that the effect will be usable. In addition, as an effect that can be used by inputting a password, an effect pattern has been described as an example. However, a notice effect, a background image, BGM, an effect mode on the front frame 12, an operation mode of a movable accessory, the content and execution of a prefetch effect Similarly, the mode can be changed by inputting a password.

  Also, the decoration aspects of the entire gaming machine, such as the symbols on the special symbol variation display game display unit 903, the symbols on the fourth symbol display unit 908, the ornament special symbol start storage display 905, the memory display during variation 907, the background, etc. A plurality of effect modes to be set may be provided so that a specific effect mode can be used by inputting a password. Further, as the effect mode, for example, an effect mode in which functions related to a game other than simple decoration such as presence / absence of execution of a pre-read effect and a probability of occurrence of a reach state are different may be set.

  In addition, although the validity period is set with the calendar month as a break, a valid period may be set from a time point when the password is input to a predetermined period (for example, one month). In this way, it is possible to prevent the validity period from being shortened when a password is entered during the month. Alternatively, the effective period may be set based on the number of days and time from the beginning of the installation of the gaming machine in the game store. If you set the effective period with the calendar month as a break, for example, if the installation is in February, you will not be able to set the effect for January, but if you start the installation of the gaming machine, it will be one month from the installation Since the performance that can be used for each game can be changed, a performance that cannot be set does not occur even if the installation time of the gaming machine differs from game store to game store.

  In addition to the month, the effective period of the production that can be used by entering the password may be a unit that can be managed based on RTC 338 information such as year, day, hour, minute, second, etc., and the effective period is indefinite. May be. In addition, the valid period may be different for each function that can be used, for example, reach production or notice may be in units of months, and background may be in units of quarters depending on the season. If the validity period is indefinite, the number of presentations that can be used increases each time a password is entered, and it is also possible to mix a lot of gaming machines that can be used and a few gaming machines that can be used in a game store. Become. In addition, when purchasing a password or inputting to a gaming machine, the length of the expiration date and the start time may be designated.

  Further, the effective period of the production may be extended by inputting a password. Furthermore, a function that can be set only when the effective period is extended may be provided as a privilege for extending the effective period. By doing so, the effects and functions of the gaming machine are enhanced as the machine is continuously used for a long period of time, and the operation period of the gaming machine can be extended.

  Further, when a certain limited period has elapsed, it may be possible to set again the effects that could be used in the past. For example, with respect to the effects shown in FIG. 20B, an arbitrary effect pattern can be used regardless of the current month when a one-year limited period has elapsed since the release of the gaming machine. In this case, the effect pattern may be used by inputting a new password, or may be used without inputting the password. When it is necessary to input a new password, a new password may be given only to a game store that has purchased a password corresponding to a predetermined number or more of effects within a limited period.

  Moreover, you may enable it to set a valid period by the conditions regarding a game instead of a date. For example, an effect that can be used by inputting a password so that it can be used until the special figure variation display game is executed 1000 times or the effect can be used up to 10 times. You may make it unusable according to the information regarding the result of a game progress, such as the number of executions, the number of reach, the number of jackpots, and operation of the production operation part 550. In addition to enabling the use of effects that could not be used due to the input of a password, it also relates to the results of the progress of the game, such as the number of executions of the special figure display game, the number of reach, the number of jackpots, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550. You may make it useable the production which was unusable according to information.

  Further, in addition to the password input, the information regarding the game progress results such as the number of executions of the special-figure display game, the number of reach, the number of jackpots, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550 can be dealt with by satisfying a predetermined condition. The production may be made usable. In addition, the effective period managed based on the information of the RTC 338 changes according to information on the result of the progress of the game, such as the number of executions of the special figure display game, the number of reach, the number of jackpots, and the operation of the effect operation unit 550 You may make it do. For example, when the effective period is one month, the effective period may be extended when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game within the effective period is less than a predetermined number.

  The conditions based on the information related to the result of the progress of the game are the same based on the information on the RTC 338, in addition to the number of executions of the special figure display game, the number of reach, the number of jackpots, the operation of the effect operation unit 550, etc. It is also possible to perform all the game machines of the model all at once, and make it a condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of the all-time effect. In other words, the game parameter collecting means for collecting game parameters that are information related to the progress of the game is provided, and the usable effect setting means changes whether or not a specific effect can be used based on the game parameter satisfying a predetermined condition. You may make it do.

  In addition, an external device (such as a hall computer) that is installed in the game store and can communicate with the gaming machine is provided with a receiving unit that receives the password, and the password received by the receiving unit is transmitted to the target gaming machine and set. You may do it. The accepting means may receive the password directly from the gaming machine manufacturer's Web server, or may accept the password by the input of a store clerk at the amusement store. When the password is directly received from the gaming machine manufacturer's Web server, as shown in FIG. 23, it is possible to select regular purchase when purchasing the password, and the presentation of the gaming machine is automatically updated every month. You may make it.

  Further, the production control devices 300 of a plurality of gaming machines can communicate with each other, and the password is transmitted to other communicable gaming machines based on the input of the password with one gaming machine. You may make it complete. Further, the production control device 300 may be configured to be able to communicate with an external device such as a mobile terminal by wire or wirelessly, and the setting may be completed by inputting and transmitting a password to the mobile terminal. In this case, the use permission information is not limited to the password, and may be data that the mobile terminal acquires from the game machine manufacturer's Web server. In addition, the effect control device 300 may be provided with an information reading device such as an IC tag reader so that the information can be used by reading information in an information storage device such as an IC tag in which use permission information is stored.

  Further, the player may be able to release the effect by inputting a password. In this case, the password may be acquired on the web page of the gaming machine manufacturer, or may be displayed on the display device 41 based on a predetermined condition being established during the game. The effective period of the production that can be used with the password entered by the player in this way may be only on that day, or it is effective as the player leaves the seat based on the fact that the game ball is not fired for a certain period of time. You may make it complete | finish a period. Further, the player may operate the effect operation unit 550 to end the valid period.

  In addition, a password that identifies the player himself / herself is entered into the gaming machine separately from the password that enables the production, so that the production can be used, and the production can be shared only by a limited number of players. May be. Furthermore, when the game is played with the same gaming machine within the effective period, the effect may be changed. For example, every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed with the password for identifying the player himself entered in the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number, the contents of the effect pattern that can be used by inputting the password are changed. . Examples of the contents of the change include making a special character appear in the production or making the production available in advance for the production before the usable period comes. In this way, a privilege can be given only to a player who has continued to play a game on the gaming machine, and motivation for playing a game on the gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, in the Web server, when purchasing a password, it is necessary to input information for specifying a game store, and a password that enables the use of special effects is given as a privilege to a game store with a large number of purchases. Anyway. Similarly, the slot machine can be configured such that an effect can be used by inputting a password.

  Next, a screen shot function capable of capturing and saving an image displayed on the display device 41 by a player's operation will be described. In recent years, there are an increasing number of players shooting special effects (premier effects, etc.) that occur during games with mobile phone cameras, but effects that occur while operating the handle, effects that appear suddenly, and push button operations The effects produced by doing so are very difficult to shoot, and there is a problem that the photographed image may be out of focus, or light may enter due to a decorative lamp or the like, and shooting may not be performed well. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to store the effects displayed during the game and display them at a timing that can be dedicated to shooting at the end of the game, etc., and calmly shoot the image that the player wants. It has a screenshot function that allows you to

  FIG. 41 shows an example of image storage. As shown in FIGS. 41A to 41E, the display device 41 is producing effects. If the player wants to save the image shown in FIG. 41 (e), a screen shot operation (in this case, a forward flick operation) is performed in the effect operation unit 550 at the timing when the image is displayed. Based on this screen shot operation, sound imitating the shutter sound of the camera is output and the image at that time is stored. When the image is stored, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), a confirmation display 561 for displaying the stored image for a predetermined time at a predetermined position (here, upper left) of the display area is performed. Note that a sound notifying that the confirmation display 561 has been saved may be output. The confirmation display 561 may temporarily display an image when the screen shot operation is performed, and may store the image when the player performs an operation indicating that the screen shot operation is performed.

  The operation mode of the screen shot operation for saving the image is different from the operation mode of the rendering operation unit 550 required in the rendering, and the scene where the operation of the rendering operation unit 550 is requested in the rendering. Even so, the image can be reliably stored. In other words, the push buttons provided in the effect operating unit 550 in this embodiment and the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-158493 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-311961 are players at various timings of effects in the game. It is possible to intervene in the production by accepting the operation. However, when it is possible to save an image by operating the rendering operation unit 550, when it is desired to store an image at a timing at which intervention to the rendering can be performed by operating the rendering operation unit 550, the rendering operation is performed to store the image. By operating the unit 550, there is a risk of unintentionally intervening in the production. Therefore, the operation mode (first operation) for intervening in the production and the operation mode (second operation) of the screen shot operation for storing the images are set as different operation modes, so that the operation intended by the player is performed. It becomes possible to store images at any timing, and the player can be further enjoyed.

  The image stored in this way can be displayed in the customer waiting state. FIG. 42 shows an example of displaying a stored image. As shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the special figure variation display game is terminated with the result of losing in a state where there is no start memory, a customer waiting state is entered. When the presentation operation unit 550 is pressed in the waiting state, the setting of the gaming machine and the display of the stored image can be performed. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the customer waiting state, a customer waiting demonstration effect for displaying various images is started. As one of the customer waiting demonstration effects, as shown in FIG. An explanation display explaining that various settings and the like can be performed by the operation of 550 is included.

  When the effect operation unit 550 is pressed during the customer waiting state, the player setting mode is set, and the player setting mode screen shown in FIG. 42 (c) is displayed. On the player setting mode screen, brightness setting items for adjusting the brightness of LEDs used for volume setting and decoration are displayed as settable items. These items display the current settings. Also, screenshot setting items for displaying saved images, items for exiting the player setting mode and returning to the customer waiting demonstration effect, and explanation of operations on the player setting mode screen are also displayed. Is done.

  The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor that is highlighted so as to surround the item. Here, the cursor is positioned at the item of the screen shot setting. The cursor moves upward by performing a moving operation that touches the front operation point with respect to the center of the effect operation unit 550, and moves downward by performing a moving operation that touches the rear operation point with respect to the center. Move to. Then, by performing a determination operation that touches the operation point at the center of the production operation unit 550, the operation proceeds to the setting of the item where the cursor is located.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the determination operation touching the center operation point of the rendering operation unit 550 is performed in a state where the cursor is positioned on the item of the screen shot setting, as shown in FIG. 42 (d). A reduced screen display that displays a list of stored images is displayed. In this reduced screen display, the cursor moves up, down, left, and right in response to a movement operation that touches the front, back, left, and right operation points with respect to the center of the effect operation unit 550. For example, a movement operation that touches the right operation point As a result, the cursor moves to the right as shown in FIG.

  Then, the cursor is moved to a desired image as shown in FIG. 42 (e), and the decision operation touching the central operation point of the effect operation unit 550 is performed, so that the cursor is positioned as shown in FIG. 42 (f). It will be a full screen display in which only the image that has been displayed is displayed. In the full screen display, only the selected image is displayed in the display area of the display device 41, and no other decoration display is performed. In addition, the LEDs of the game board 30, the front frame 12, and the glass frame 15 are turned off to be in a state suitable for shooting with a camera. When the full screen display is being performed, the determination operation touching the central operation point of the rendering operation unit 550 is performed again to return to the reduced screen display. In the reduced screen display at this time, the cursor is positioned on the image displayed in the full screen display.

  In the screen shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the determination operation is performed in a state where the cursor is positioned on an item for setting the brightness of an LED used for volume setting or decoration, the item can be set. In this setting, the value is decreased according to an operation touching the left operation point with respect to the center of the effect operation unit 550, and the value is increased according to an operation touching the right operation point.

  Next, a description will be given of processing performed by the effect control device 300 for a screen shot function that can capture and save an image displayed on the display device 41 as described above by a player's operation.

[Screenshot processing]
FIG. 43 shows the screen shot process (step C10) in the main process described above. In this screen shot process, it is first determined whether there is a screen shot operation (step C351). If there is no screen shot operation (step C351; N), the screen shot process is terminated. If there is a screen shot operation (step C351; Y), the effect data being executed is checked (step C352), and it is determined whether it is a limited time effect (step C353).

  The limited-time effect is an effect that can be used by inputting a password as described with reference to FIG. If it is not a limited-time effect (step C353; N), the display data in the current frame buffer is copied (step C354) and saved in the screen shot storage area corresponding to the index counter (step C356). Note that a process of displaying the saved image as a confirmation display 561 in a part of the display area of the display device 41 for a predetermined period is also performed.

  In addition, for the limited time effect (step C353; Y), corresponding display data is prepared (step C355) and saved in the screen shot storage area corresponding to the index counter (step C356). Note that a process of displaying the saved image as a confirmation display 561 in a part of the display area of the display device 41 for a predetermined period is also performed.

  The effect control device 300 stores in advance a plurality of display data at the timing when the screen shot operation is often performed as display data, and the display closest to the display content displayed at the screen shot operation timing is stored. Save the data as the corresponding display data. It should be noted that display data may be prepared in the same manner even when it is not a limited-time effect, and the display data closest to the display content displayed at the timing of the screen shot operation may be saved. Also, the current frame buffer display data may be copied and saved regardless of whether or not it is a limited time effect.

  Thereafter, the index counter is updated by +1 (step C357), and it is determined whether the index counter has become larger than 14 due to the update (step C358). If it is not greater than 14 (step C358; N), the screen shot process is terminated. If it is greater than 14 (step C358; Y), the value of the index counter is set to 0 (step C359), and the screen shot process ends.

  Here, images can be stored in 15 storage areas of index counters 0 to 14, and a maximum of 15 images can be stored. If 15 images have already been saved, the image is saved over the storage area storing the oldest image. Of course, when 15 images have already been stored, it may be possible to select an image to be deleted by the player's selection. Further, an unnecessary image may be selected in advance in the reduced screen display shown in FIG. 42D, and when the new image is stored, the selected image may be sequentially overwritten. Further, the image when the screen shot operation is performed may be once displayed on the display device 41 and stored when there is an operation indicating that the screen shot operation is performed.

  That is, the production control device 300 serves as an input reception unit that receives an operation input of an operation unit (production operation unit 550) that can be operated by the player, and the operation input is performed based on the operation input by the input reception unit. Effect image storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information related to the effect display image displayed on the effect display device (display device 41) at the same timing.

[Screenshot setting process]
FIG. 44 shows the screen shot setting process (step C94) in the hall / player setting mode process described above. In this screen shot setting process, it is first determined whether or not the screen shot setting mode is active (step C401). “Active” means that the cursor is positioned on the screen shot setting item on the player setting mode screen shown in FIG. 42 (c) or a reduced screen display as shown in FIGS. 42 (d) to (e). Or full screen display.

  If the screen shot setting mode is not active (step C401; N), the screen shot setting process ends. If the screen shot setting mode is active (step C401; Y), it is determined whether or not the setting mode has been transferred (step C402). The setting mode is a state in which reduced screen display or full screen display is performed as shown in FIGS.

  When the setting mode has not been transferred (step C402; N), that is, when the cursor is positioned on the item of the screen shot setting on the player setting mode screen shown in FIG. It is determined whether there is any (step C403). If there is a determination operation (step C403; Y), the reduced screen display is set (step C404), and the screen shot setting process is terminated. If there is no determination operation (step C403; N), it is determined whether there is an up / down operation of the cursor (step C405).

  If there is no cursor up / down operation (step C405; N), the screen shot setting process ends. If there is an up / down operation (step C405; Y), the screen shot setting mode is set to inactive (step C406), and the setting corresponding to the cursor position is set to active (step C407). Here, the brightness setting item is activated when the cursor is operated, and the item for selecting the end of the player setting mode is activated when the cursor is operated. Thereafter, display setting corresponding to the active menu is performed (step C408), and the screen shot setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the setting mode has been transferred (step C402; Y), that is, when a reduced screen display or a full screen display is being performed as shown in FIGS. It is determined whether or not there is a cursor movement operation (step C409). If there is no cursor movement operation (step C409; N), the process proceeds to step C413. Note that the cursor movement operation is not set in the case of full screen display, and in this case as well, the process proceeds to step C413.

  If there is a cursor movement operation (step C409; Y), the selection cursor is moved in accordance with the operation direction (step C410), and display setting corresponding to the moved selection cursor is performed (step C411). Then, an output of the selection cursor moving sound is requested (step C412), and it is determined whether there is a determination operation (step C413).

  If there is no determination operation (step C413; N), the screen shot setting process is terminated. If there is a determination operation (step C413; Y), it is determined whether the full screen is being displayed (step C414). If the full screen is being displayed (step C414; Y), the reduced screen display is set (step C419), and the selection cursor is set to be displayed at the position of the image displayed on the full screen (step C420). The screen shot setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the full screen is not displayed (step C414; N), that is, when the reduced screen is displayed, it is determined whether the selected cursor position is the “return” position (step C415), and the “return” position. If it is (step C415; Y), the customer waiting display setting is performed (step C417), the screen shot setting mode is set to inactive (step C418), and the screen shot setting process is terminated. This completes the player setting mode. If the position of the selected cursor is not the “return” position (step C415; N), the image corresponding to the selected cursor position is set to full screen display (step C416), and the screen shot setting process ends.

  That is, the effect control device 300 displays the effect display image on the effect display device (display device 41) based on the information related to the effect display image stored in the effect image storage means (effect control device 300) at a predetermined timing. The effect image display means which can do is made. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a display image selection unit capable of selecting an effect display image to be enlarged and displayed on the effect display device from the effect display images displayed by the effect image display unit. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as an enlargement display means that can enlarge and display the effect display image selected by the display image selection means on the effect display device.

  It should be noted that an initial value may be set in the screen shot setting valid timer when shifting to a reduced screen display or full screen display, and the player setting mode may be terminated when there is no operation for a predetermined time. .

  In the above description, the image at the time when the screen shot operation is performed is stored. However, it is considered that there are many occasions where such a screen shot is performed, such as an effect that is unlikely to appear. Therefore, an image at a timing at which a screen shot is assumed to be stored is stored in advance, and the timing closest to the timing at which the screen shot operation is performed among the images stored at the respective timings as described above. You may make it preserve | save the image of. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, in the case of an effect in which characters appear one by one, an image for each increase in the number of characters is stored in advance, and the timing is based on the image stored according to the timing of the screen shot operation. To save.

  In addition, an image stored by a screen shot operation may be transmitted to the outside of the gaming machine so that the player can acquire it with a portable terminal or the like. In this way, it is possible to provide the player with a cleaner image than when the player takes a picture with the camera. Further, the stored image may be set as a background image during the game. Further, the stored image may be sequentially displayed on a part of the display area of the display device 41, the sub display device, or the like during a game or a waiting state for customers. Further, when a predetermined time elapses in the customer waiting state, all stored images may be cleared.

  Further, not only images but also moving images may be saved. Moreover, not only the image but also the state of the possible game object when the screen shot operation is performed, the state of the entire gaming machine such as the decoration LED and the light emission state of the effect operation unit 550 are stored, and these states stored in later operations are stored. It may be reproduced.

  In addition, when an effect image with an expiration date is stored, the stored image may be deleted as the expiration date of the effect expires. Conversely, an effect image with an expiration date may be stored separately from a normal effect image, and may not be deleted unless the player performs an erasure operation.

  As described above, in a gaming machine that can give a player a game value when a game execution result is a predetermined special result, an effect display device that can perform an effect display related to the game (display) Device 41), control means capable of controlling the effect display device (effect control device 300), operation means operable by the player (effect operation unit 550), and operation input of the operation means. A plurality of pieces of information related to the effect display image displayed on the effect display device at the timing when the operation input is made based on the operation receiving input by the input receiving unit (the effect control device 300) and the input receiving unit. An effect table based on information on the effect image storage means (effect control apparatus 300) that can be performed and the effect display image stored in the effect image storage means at a predetermined timing. An effect display image that can be displayed on the effect display device from effect image display means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying the effect display image on the device and the effect display image displayed by the effect image display means. Display image selection means (effect control device 300) capable of selecting the image, and enlarged display means (effect control device 300) capable of magnifying and displaying the effect display image selected by the display image selection means on the effect display device. ).

  In addition, the operation by the operation means includes a first operation capable of intervening in an effect display related to a game executed in the effect display device by performing an operation during a predetermined operation effective period, and a player Can be operated at an arbitrary timing, and includes a second operation (screen shot operation) for storing information related to the effect display image in the effect image storage means. The first operation and the second operation are operations The aspect will be different.

Next, each process for changing the setting of the gaming machine based on the operation of the player or the store clerk will be described.
[Player volume adjustment processing]
FIG. 45 shows the player volume adjustment process (step C92) in the above-described hall / player setting mode process. In this player volume adjustment process, it is first determined whether or not the player volume adjustment mode is active (step C451). In the active state, the cursor is positioned at the volume setting item on the player setting mode screen shown in FIG. 42 (c) and the setting can be changed.

  If the player volume adjustment mode is not active (step C451; N), the player volume adjustment process is terminated. If the player volume adjustment mode is active (step C451; Y), it is determined whether there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C452). If there is no left / right operation of the cursor (step C452; N), the process proceeds to step C457. When there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C452; Y), the player volume value is updated within the effective range corresponding to the operation direction (step C453). The effective range is set in the volume setting in the hall setting mode, and the player can adjust the volume within this range.

  Next, in order to make the display of the player setting mode screen correspond to the player volume value, display setting corresponding to the player volume value is performed (step C454), and the output of the volume switching sound is requested (step C455). Then, an initial value is set in the player volume valid timer (step C456). The player volume valid timer is for measuring a predetermined time for determining the current selection state without any decision operation.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is an up / down operation of the cursor (step C457). If there is no up / down operation (step C457; N), the player volume adjustment processing is terminated. If there is an up / down operation (step C457; Y), the item corresponding to the cursor operation is switched to active (step C458). Thereafter, display setting corresponding to the active menu is performed (step C459), and the player volume adjustment processing is terminated. Here, when the cursor is operated, the item for selecting the end of the player setting mode is activated, and when the cursor is operated, the brightness setting item for adjusting the brightness of the LED is activated.

[Player LED brightness adjustment processing]
FIG. 46 shows the player LED brightness volume adjustment process (step C93) in the hall / player setting mode process described above. In this player LED brightness adjustment process, it is first determined whether or not the player LED brightness adjustment mode is active (step C471). In the active state, the cursor is positioned at the brightness setting item on the player setting mode screen shown in FIG. 42C, and the setting can be changed.

  If the player LED brightness adjustment mode is not active (step C471; N), the player LED brightness adjustment process is terminated. If the player LED brightness adjustment mode is active (step C471; Y), it is determined whether there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C472). When there is no left / right operation of the cursor (step C472; N), the process proceeds to step C476. When there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C472; Y), the player LED brightness setting value is updated within the effective range in correspondence with the operation direction (step C473). The effective range is set in the LED brightness setting in the hall setting mode, and the player can adjust the LED brightness within this range.

  Next, in order to make the display of the player setting mode screen correspond to the player LED brightness setting value, display setting corresponding to the player LED brightness setting value is performed (step C474), and the player LED brightness setting valid timer is set. An initial value is set (step C475). The player LED brightness setting valid timer is for measuring a predetermined time for confirming the current selection state even if there is no determination operation.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is an up / down operation of the cursor (step C476). If there is no up / down operation (step C476; N), the player LED brightness adjustment processing is terminated. If there is an up / down operation (step C476; Y), the item corresponding to the cursor operation is switched to active (step C477). Thereafter, display setting corresponding to the active menu is performed (step C478), and the player volume adjustment processing is terminated. Here, the volume setting item is activated when the cursor is operated, and the screen shot setting item is activated when the cursor is operated.

[Hall demonstration production setting process]
FIG. 47 shows the hall demonstration effect setting process (step C78) in the above-described hall / player setting mode process. In this hall demonstration effect setting process, it is first determined whether or not the hall demonstration effect setting mode is active (step C491). In the active state, the cursor is positioned at the demonstration effect setting item on the hall setting mode screen shown in FIG. 24A, and the setting can be changed.

  If the hall demonstration effect setting mode is not active (step C491; N), the hall demonstration effect setting process ends. If the hall demonstration effect setting mode is active (step C491; Y), it is determined whether there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C492). If there is no left / right operation of the cursor (step C492; N), the process proceeds to step C497. If there is a left / right operation of the cursor (step C492; Y), the demonstration effect setting is updated corresponding to the operation direction (step C493). That is, the demonstration effect setting is switched between ON (execution of the customer waiting demonstration effect) and OFF (not executing the customer waiting demonstration effect).

  Next, in order to make the display of the hall setting mode display correspond to the demonstration effect setting, display setting corresponding to the demonstration effect setting is performed (step C494), the output of the demonstration effect setting is requested (step C495), and the demonstration effect is set. An initial value is set in the setting valid timer (step C496). The demonstration effect setting valid timer is used for measuring a predetermined time for confirming the current selection state without any decision operation.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is an up / down operation of the cursor (step C497). If there is no up / down operation (step C497; N), the hall demonstration effect setting process is terminated. If there is an up / down operation (step C497; Y), the item corresponding to the cursor operation is switched to active (step C498). Thereafter, display setting corresponding to the active menu is performed (step C499), and the hall demonstration effect setting process is terminated. Here, the logo color setting item is activated when the cursor is operated, and the item for returning to the normal screen is activated when the cursor is operated.

  In the demonstration effect setting on the hall setting mode screen, OFF is a setting for not performing the customer waiting demonstration effect in the customer waiting state, and ON is a setting for performing the customer waiting demonstration effect in the customer waiting state. The setting can be changed by performing a moving operation that touches the left and right operation points of the rendering operation unit 550 while the cursor is positioned on the setting item.

  In addition, although it is set as the setting which does not output an audio | voice in a customer waiting demonstration effect, you may enable it to select the presence or absence of an audio | voice output. When setting to output sound, the sound is output at the volume set in the volume setting. Of course, the volume of the demonstration for waiting for a customer may be set separately. Further, based on the information of the RTC 338, the presence / absence of sound and the volume may be set according to the date and time. For example, it may be possible to set so as to permit the output of sound in the customer waiting demonstration effect only for a predetermined period after the opening of the store.

  In other words, while waiting for a customer, a demonstration for waiting for a customer (such as a game description, description of the content of an effect, movement of an object, voice output, etc.) is performed, but such an effect may interfere with other players' games. However, some players and amusement stores may feel very uncomfortable because it may become noisy even though it is not in operation, but it is possible to set the presence and volume of the voice for the demonstration of waiting for customers By doing so, such a problem can be solved.

  In addition, when ON is set to perform a customer waiting demonstration effect, by performing a determination operation that touches the operation point at the center of the effect operation unit 550 while the cursor is positioned on the item of the demonstration effect setting item, You may enable it to set the content of the customer waiting demonstration effect. For example, each item of customer waiting A, customer waiting B, movie, and game introduction can be selected to be executed as a customer waiting demonstration effect, and the cursor is moved by a moving operation that touches the upper and lower operation points of the effect operation unit 550. It may be possible to switch whether or not to execute the item by performing an operation of touching the operation point at the center of the rendering operation unit 550. Further, it may be possible to set the volume and presence / absence of sound for each item of the customer waiting demonstration effect.

  Further, it may be possible to set so that an effect that has not yet been made available is displayed in the customer waiting demonstration effect. Further, it may be possible to make a setting for displaying the rendered usable effect and informing the player during a predetermined period of time after it is usable. In addition, a setting may be made so that a notice about the effect that can be used is made in the customer waiting demonstration effect before a predetermined period before the effect can be used. As for the customer waiting demonstration effect, there may be a customer waiting demonstration effect which can be used by inputting a password.

<First Modification>
Next, the gaming machine of the first modification will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, when there is an effect that has not been used without a password being input and the usable time limit that is the time limit for enabling the effect is passed, Based on the input of the password that enables the use of the device, it is also possible to use the effect that the usable time limit has passed.

  FIG. 48 shows an example in which such setting is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 48 (a), for 1, 4, 5, 7 and 10 months indicated by shading, the production corresponding to each month can be used by entering the password, and the password is entered for the other months. The expiration date for use has passed. Here, in April in which the production is made available by inputting the password, in addition to the N reach B production pattern Xd that is the production in April, February in which the usable period has passed without being made usable. The N reach B effect patterns Xb and c, which are the effects of March, can also be used.

  In this case, the N reach B effect pattern Xb which is the effect of February is performed on the 1st to 10th of April, and the N reach B effect pattern Xc which is the effect of March is performed on the 11th to 20th of April. On April 21 to 30 in April, an N reach B effect pattern Xd, which is an effect in April, is performed. In this way, even if there is a month when the password is not purchased, it can be motivated to purchase the password in the following month. In addition, when the production that can be used every month forms a series of stories, it is possible to prevent the development of the story from becoming unknown due to the presence of a month in which no password is purchased.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48A, only the N reach B effect pattern Xe, which is the May effect, is performed for May, and the N reach, which is the June effect for 1 to 15 days for July. The B effect pattern Xf is performed, and the N reach B effect pattern Xg, which is the effect of July, is performed on the 16th to 31st. In October, the N reach B effect pattern Xh, which is the August effect, is performed on the 1st to the 10th, and the N reach B effect pattern Xi, which is the September effect, is performed on the 11th to 20th. On the 31st, an N reach B effect pattern Xj, which is an effect in October, is performed. In addition, the performances in November and December are performed in a part of the month when the password is input thereafter.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48B, three types of effects are included as the N reach B effect pattern X for each month. For example, the N reach B effect pattern Xa in January includes three effects of N reach B effect patterns Xa1 to Xa3.

  In January, when the password is entered and the effect can be used, all the effects of the N reach B effect patterns Xa1 to Xa1 can be used. In February and March, the password was not entered and the production was not usable, so the N-reach B production patterns Xb1 to 3 and c1 to 3 were not used and the usable period has passed. And in April, N reach B effect patterns Xb1 and 2 that are effects in February are performed in 1 to 10, and N reach B effect patterns Xc1 and 2 that are effects in March are performed in 11 to 20. 21 to 30 are N reach B effect patterns Xd1 to 3 which are effects in April.

  In other words, only a part of the effects in February and March when the expiration date has passed without being usable due to the input of the password is executed, and all effects in April that are enabled by the input of the password are executed. . In this way, some effects can be executed only when a password is purchased, so that a privilege can be obtained when the password is purchased, and motivation for purchasing the password can be obtained.

<Second Modification>
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the expiration date from the start of use of the gaming machine is set, and various effects can be executed within the expiration date as in the above embodiment. When the expiration date has passed, the game can be executed, but only the minimum necessary effects can be executed. In this case, if the password is input, it is possible to perform an effect similar to that within the expiration date. The password can be purchased by a gaming machine manufacturer as shown in FIG. 23, and the expiration date can be extended by inputting it into the gaming machine as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 49 shows a display example on the display device 41 of the gaming machine whose expiration date has passed. In the center of the display area, a display indicating that the expiration date has passed is made, and the decorative special figure start memory display 905 and the changing memory display 907 are simply displayed without decoration. It should be noted that the symbol on the decorative special symbol variation display game display unit 903 and the symbol on the fourth symbol display unit 908 may be changed to those capable of transmitting minimum information. Further, as shown in FIGS. 49B and 49C, the reach effect for displaying the character and the effect image is not performed even if the reach state is reached.

  When the expiration date is set for the gaming machine as described above, the expiration date of the gaming machine is determined in the additional effect validity determination process shown in FIG. For example, an area for the expiration date of the gaming machine is provided as the additional effect information area, and the effect validity flag is cleared when the expiration date of the gaming machine is reached. If the effect valid flag related to the expiration date of use of this gaming machine is cleared, only the minimum effect as shown in FIG. 49 is performed regardless of the state of other additional effect information areas.

  In this way, it is possible to prompt the amusement store to purchase a password for continuous use. In addition, unauthorized distribution of used gaming machines can be prevented.

<Third Modification>
Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  The gaming machine of this modification includes a sub display device 560 separately from the display device 41 as shown in FIG. FIG. 50 shows an example of the arrangement, and the sub display device 560 may include only one of them or a plurality of them. In addition, in a case where conversion into a state where the display device 41 is located in front and a state where a part or all of the display device 41 is retracted from the front is possible, a corresponding portion of the game board is configured with a transparent member. The display on the sub display device 560 is preferably visible.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the display device 41 and the sub display device 560 display effects according to the effect mode. Such an effect mode may include an effect mode that can be used by inputting a password. In addition, an effective period may be set in the rendering mode that can be used by inputting a password.

  Further, the rendering modes that can be used by inputting a password include the symbols on the special symbol variation display game display unit 903, the symbols on the fourth symbol display unit 908, the decorative special diagram start memory display 905, the variable memory display 907, The decorations such as the background may be different, for example, when there is a start memory that becomes a specific result or variation pattern, the function in the game has a function such as an effect mode in which the presence of the start memory is notified as the transition is possible. Different production modes may be used.

  Further, the sub display device 560 may perform an additional notification display 521 as shown in FIG. 25E or an end notification display 522 as shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the password corresponding to the effect is input before the start of the use period of the effect, a display for notifying that the effect can be used may be performed. Moreover, you may make it display a part of effect which is not usable yet.

<Fourth Modification>
Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth modification will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification includes a plurality of contents with different game contents such as effects and display contents. Then, the content that is disabled based on the input of the password can be used by the same processing as the release of the effect described above. In addition, an effect operation device 900 that notifies the set content is provided.

  FIG. 52 shows a front view of the game board 30 of the gaming machine of this modification. In the gaming machine of this modification, an effect operation device 900 that forms the board effect device 44 is provided in the lower portion of the center case 40. As will be described later, the effect operating device 900 includes a rotating member 910 including a rectangular cylindrical rotating member main body 920 and a drive source (stepping motor 955) for operating the rotating member 910, and a shaft extending in the left-right direction. As a result, the side surface of the rotating member 910 that can be visually recognized by the player can be changed.

  Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure 1 variable display game and a second start win giving a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game. A winning device 98 having a mouth 97 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) is provided. The winning device 98 includes a distribution mechanism that alternately distributes the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 99 to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 is detected by the start opening 2 switch 37a. It should be noted that the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 99 may always be awarded at any start winning opening, or may be discharged outside the winning device 98 without winning. .

  The normal symbol start gate (ordinary diagram start gate) 34 is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. In addition to the second start winning opening 97 provided in the winning apparatus 98, a normal variable winning apparatus (a start winning opening, a start winning area) having a second start winning opening (start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game ( 37) is provided on the lower right side of the center case 40. This normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b only on the right side, and can be converted into a closed state in which the movable member 37b is substantially vertical and an open state inclined to the right. Further, the normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a partition wall 37d for restricting the inflow of game balls on the left side portion facing the movable member 37b. The partition wall 37d prevents the game ball from flowing into the normal variation winning device 37 when the movable member 37b is closed. A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a. Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device (first big prize opening, lower big prize opening which can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game ) 38 is provided.

  Next, the detailed structure of the center case 40 will be described with reference to FIG. The center case 40 includes a front structural member 600 (front decoration unit) disposed in front of a flat gaming board body 30a made of an opaque material (for example, wood) or a transparent material (for example, transparent resin), and a gaming board body. A central constituent member (central decoration unit) 700 disposed behind 30a and behind the front constituent member 600, and a back constituent member (control unit) 800 disposed behind the central constituent member 700. FIG. 53 shows an exploded perspective view as seen from the front side of the game board 30.

  The front component member 600 includes a base frame member 602 formed in a frame shape so as to form an opening 601 penetrating in the front-rear direction, and is configured by attaching various members to the base frame member 602. The base frame member 602 is inserted into an opening 30b that passes through the front and rear formed in the game board main body 30a, and extends outward at a front end of the peripheral wall 603 perpendicular to the peripheral wall 603. Plate-shaped (flange-shaped) front wall 604 formed as described above, and a decorative armor that is formed so as to protrude forward of the front wall 604 and restricts the inflow of game balls from the game area 32 to the opening 601 side Part 605 (entry restriction part).

  The outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 603 comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the opening 30b when the front constituent member 600 is inserted into the opening 30b formed in the game board main body 30a from the front side. Accordingly, the front structural member 600 is arranged at predetermined vertical and horizontal positions with respect to the game board main body 30a. Further, the portion of the front wall 604 that is formed outside the space surrounded by the peripheral wall 603 is not affected when the front component member 600 is inserted from the front side into the opening 30b formed in the game board main body 30a. The back surface of the game board main body 30a is in contact with the front surface of the game board main body 30a. Accordingly, the front structural member 600 is arranged at a predetermined front and rear position with respect to the game board main body 30a. In addition, a plurality of screw holes are formed in this portion, and the front structural member 600 can be fixed to the game board main body 30a by screws.

  Further, a part of the front wall 604 is disposed on the front side of the game board main body 30a and is visible to the player, and the front is decorated. In addition, the front wall 604 is formed with other screw holes, screwing portions, positioning bosses, recesses for receiving bosses, slits for receiving ribs, and the like so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. It has become.

  The decorative armor portion 605 is formed so as to surround the opening 601. This decorative armor portion 605 is ahead of the front wall 604 by the front and rear width of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 30a to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It is supposed to extend to. Therefore, by attaching the front structural member 600 to a predetermined position of the game board main body 30a, the decorative armor portion 605 positioned in front of the front wall 604 extends into the game area 32, and a game ball flowing down the game area 32 is obtained. Inflow to the opening 601 side is regulated. Thereby, the visibility of the display device 41 can be ensured and the number of game balls flowing into the stage 621 can be limited. That is, the area surrounded by the decorative armor portion 605 that is the inside of the base frame member 602 forms an entry restriction area where entry of game balls is restricted.

  Similarly to the decorative armor portion 605, a decorative portion 607 extending forward from the front wall 604 by the front and rear width of the game area 32 is formed at the lower right portion of the base frame member 602. Between the decorative armor portion 605 and the decorative armor portion 605, an inter-decoration portion flow passage 608 is formed through which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40 flows down.

  A warp device 610 provided on the left side of the base frame member 602 has an inlet 611 that opens to the left for receiving a game ball flowing down the game area 32 outside the center case 40, and flows into the inlet 611. The game ball having a cylindrical warp channel for guiding the game ball to the stage is guided to the left end of the stage 621.

  The stage 621 is formed by the upper surface of the stage member 620 attached to the base frame member 602. The stage 621 has a predetermined front-rear width that allows the game ball to roll, and has an inclined surface in which both the left and right sides descend toward the center, and a central portion disposed directly above the winning device 98 faces upward. It is formed in a protruding substantially W shape. The center portion of the stage 621 protrudes upward, but is lower than the left and right ends. In the stage 621 formed in a substantially W shape, an inclined surface that is lowered forward is formed at the lowest portion located on both sides of the center portion protruding upward. Due to this inclined surface, the game ball whose flow down has weakened on the stage 621 flows down to the game area 32.

  In addition, an inclined surface that guides the game ball toward the rear is formed in a portion that protrudes upward in the stage 621 formed in a substantially W shape. The game ball on the stage 621 rolls to the left and right without falling on the inclined surface when the momentum to roll to the left and right is strong, but the game ball that has fallen on the inclined surface because the momentum has just weakened in this part is guided backwards Is done. The game ball guided backward by the inclined surface is guided directly above the inlet 99 of the winning device 98 through a passage portion 624 having an inner diameter through which the game ball formed at the lower portion of the stage 621 can pass. It has become.

  The central component member 700 includes a base member 702 that includes a cylindrical portion 710 that is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to form an opening 701 that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The base member 702 is formed with a plurality of screw holes, bosses and the like for attaching the central component member 700 to the back surface component member 800, and the central component member 700 is attached to the game board main body 30a via the back surface component member 800. It can be attached. A decorative member 711 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the tubular portion 710. In addition, an effect operation device 900 is provided at a lower portion of the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 710.

  The back surface component member 800 includes a rear base member 810 having a recessed chamber that opens forward. In the concave chamber of the rear base member, the above-described central component member 700 and a discharge ball channel member for detecting and discharging game balls won in various winning holes are arranged. Further, a display control unit 820 including a display device 41 is disposed behind the rear base member 810, and the display unit of the display device 41 is opened from a window portion 811 formed on the rear wall of the concave chamber of the rear base member 810. It is designed to be visible. An attachment portion 812 for attaching to the back surface of the game board main body 30a is formed at the front end portion of the rear base member 810. A plurality of screw holes are formed in the mounting portion 812, and the back surface component member 800 can be fixed to the back surface of the game board main body 30a with screws.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the rendering operation device 900 has a configuration in which both ends of a rotation member 910 including a rotation member body 920 having a square cylindrical shape are rotatably supported by a first support portion 950 and a second support portion 960. ing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, a rear cover member 721 is disposed behind the effect operation device 900, and a side cover member 722 is disposed on the left and right of the effect operation device 900. Only the side facing the person side is made visible. Since the effect operation device 900 is arranged below the display device 41, the side surface of the rotating member 910 facing diagonally forward is the surface facing the player side. Hereinafter, the direction facing the player side is referred to as a display direction. In FIGS. 52 to 55, the side surface (first side surface 921) to which the plate labeled “ABC” is attached faces the display direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the rotating member 910 includes a rectangular tubular rotating member main body 920, and a first supported portion 930 and a second supported portion 940 attached to both side ends of the rotating member main body 920. Prepare. The rotating member main body 920 displays information on the game on each of the four side surfaces. The gaming machine according to this modification includes four types of content with different game contents such as effects and display contents. Plates displaying names corresponding to respective contents are attached to the first side surface 921, the second side surface 922, the third side surface 923, and the fourth side surface 924, which are four side surfaces arranged in the circumferential direction. Then, control is performed so that the side surface to which the plate displaying the name corresponding to the currently set content is attached faces the display direction.

  The first side surface 921, the second side surface 922, the third side surface 923, and the fourth side surface 924 are counterclockwise when viewed from the left end when viewed from the player side in a state in which the effect operation device 900 is attached to the game board 30. When the rotating member 910 is rotated in the rotation direction (forward rotation direction), the display direction is directed in the order of the first side surface 921, the second side surface 922, the third side surface 923, and the fourth side surface 924. Here, the plate 1 labeled “ABC” is attached to the first side 921, the plate 2 labeled “Iroha” is attached to the second side 922, and the plate 3 labeled “Aiu” is attached to the first side 922. A plate 4 attached to the third side surface 923 and labeled “XYZ” is attached to the fourth side surface 924.

  A light emitting device 970 including a plurality of LEDs is inserted inside the rectangular cylindrical rotating member main body 920. The light emitting device 970 has a placement position and a size that do not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the rotating member main body 920 even when the rotating member 910 rotates, and the surface on which the LEDs are provided faces the display direction. The first support portion 950 and the second support portion 960 are supported. The rotating member main body 920 is made of a material that can transmit light, and the plate attached to each side surface is also made of a material that can transmit light, and can be decorated by transmitting light from the light emitting device 970.

  The first supported portion 930 is attached to a position that is the left end of the rotating member main body 920 when viewed from the player side in a state where the effect operation device 900 is attached to the game board 30. The first supported portion 930 includes a fixing portion 934 for fixing to the end portion of the rotating member main body 920, and a circular cylindrical shape extending to the side opposite to the side fixed to the rotating member main body 920 (left side). 1st to-be-fitted part 935 is provided. In addition, the central axis orthogonal to the radial direction of the circular cylindrical first fitted portion 935 coincides with the central axis parallel to the length direction of the rectangular cylindrical rotating member main body 920.

  The first fitted portion 935 is a gear having a plurality of teeth 936 formed on the outer peripheral surface, and meshes with a gear 956 that is driven by a stepping motor 955 serving as a drive source. The rotary member 910 can be driven to rotate. In addition, the light emitting device 970 is disposed so that one end of the light emitting device 970 passes through the space inside the first fitted portion 935 formed in a circular cylindrical shape.

  Furthermore, a plurality of plate-shaped light shielding plates 931, 932, and 933 for detecting the state of the rotating member 910 by the first motor switch sensor 952 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first fitted portion 935. Each light shielding plate 931, 932, 933 is provided so that the plate surface is along one plane perpendicular to the central axis of the first fitted portion 935 formed in a circular cylindrical shape.

  The arrangement positions of the light shielding plates 931, 932, and 933 are as shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (g), for example. A first light shielding plate 931 is provided at a position adjacent to the third side surface 923 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the third side surface 923. Further, a second light shielding plate 932 is provided at a position adjacent to the fourth side surface 924 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center of the fourth side surface 924 in the width direction. Further, a third light shielding plate 933 is provided at a position adjacent to the first side surface 921 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the first side surface 921.

  The first light shielding plate 931 and the second light shielding plate 932 are formed as a single plate, but the third light shielding plate 933 has a slit over a certain width at a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the first side surface 921. It is formed and has a shape divided into two with the slit interposed therebetween. In addition, each of the light shielding plates 931, 932, and 933 has a symmetrical shape with an axis along the radial direction passing through a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the adjacent side surfaces as a center.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the second supported portion 940 is attached at a position that is the right end of the rotating member main body 920 when viewed from the player side in a state where the effect operation device 900 is attached to the game board 30. The second supported portion 940 is a circular cylindrical shape that extends to the opposite side (left side) of the fixing portion 944 for fixing to the end of the rotating member main body 920 and the side fixed to the rotating member main body 920. 2nd to-be-fitted part 945 is provided. The central axis perpendicular to the radial direction of the second cylindrical fitting portion 945 is configured to coincide with the central axis parallel to the length direction of the rectangular cylindrical rotating member main body 920. Further, the other end portion of the light emitting device 970 is disposed in the space inside the circular tubular second fitted portion 945 so as to penetrate therethrough.

  Furthermore, a plurality of plate-shaped light shielding plates 941, 942, 943 for detecting the state of the rotating member 910 by the second motor switch sensor 962 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the second fitted portion 945. Each of the light shielding plates 941, 942, 943 is provided such that the plate surface is located on one plane perpendicular to the central axis of the second fitted portion 945 formed in a circular cylindrical shape.

  The arrangement positions of the respective light shielding plates 941, 942, 943 are as shown in FIGS. 57 (b) and 57 (d). A fourth light shielding plate 941 is provided at a position adjacent to the third side surface 923 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center of the third side surface 923 in the width direction. Further, a fifth light shielding plate 942 is provided at a position adjacent to the fourth side surface 924 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center of the fourth side surface 924 in the width direction. Further, a sixth light shielding plate 943 is provided at a position adjacent to the second side surface 922 over a predetermined width along the circumferential direction centering on a position corresponding to the center of the second side surface 922 in the width direction.

  The fourth light-shielding plate 941 and the fifth light-shielding plate 942 have a single plate shape, but the sixth light-shielding plate 943 has a slit over a certain width at a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the second side surface 922. It is formed and has a shape divided into two with the slit interposed therebetween. In addition, each of the light shielding plates 941, 942, 943 has a symmetrical shape with an axis along the radial direction passing through a position corresponding to the center in the width direction of the adjacent side surfaces as a center.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the first support portion 950 has a circular cylindrical first fitting that fits inside a circular cylindrical first fitted portion 935 provided in the first supported portion 930. A joint portion 951 is provided. In a state where the first fitting portion 951 and the first fitted portion 935 are fitted, a central axis orthogonal to the radial direction of the first fitting portion 951 and a radial direction of the first fitted portion 935 are orthogonal. The center axis to be matched. In addition, the outer diameter of the first fitting portion 951 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the first fitting portion 935, and the first fitting portion 951 is centered on the central axis with respect to the first fitting portion 951. The part 935 is rotatable.

  A light emitting device fixing portion 957 for fixing one end portion of the light emitting device 970 is provided inside the first fitting portion 951 formed in a circular cylindrical shape. The light emitting device fixing portion 957 is provided with a connector 958 for connecting wiring for causing the light emitting device 970 to emit light. The connector 958 is provided at the end of the light emitting device 970 on the first support portion 950 side. A connector (not shown) is connected.

  Further, the first support portion 950 is provided with a sensor attachment portion 953 for attaching a first motor switch sensor 952 for detecting the state of the rotating member 910. The first motor switch sensor 952 attached to the sensor attachment portion 953 is an optical sensor in which the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval, and detects light from the light emitting portion in the light receiving portion. Thus, an ON signal is output. By attaching the first motor switch sensor 952 to the sensor attachment portion 953, each light shielding plate 931, 932, 933 formed on the first supported portion 930 with the rotation of the rotating member 910 causes the gap between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. The first motor switch sensor 952 is arranged so as to pass through.

  Further, the first support portion 950 is formed with a motor attachment portion 954 for attaching a stepping motor 955 serving as a drive source. The gear 956 driven by the stepping motor 955 attached here meshes with a plurality of teeth 936 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first fitted portion 935 provided in the first supported portion 930, and the stepping motor 955. The rotating member 910 can be rotated by the driving force.

  The second support portion 960 includes a circular cylindrical second fitting portion 961 that fits inside a circular cylindrical second fitted portion 945 provided in the second supported portion 940. In a state where the second fitting portion 961 and the second fitted portion 945 are fitted, a central axis perpendicular to the radial direction of the second fitting portion 961 and a radial direction of the second fitted portion 945 are orthogonal. The center axis to be matched. Further, the outer diameter of the second fitting portion 961 is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the second fitted portion 945, and the second fitted portion 961 is centered on the central axis with respect to the second fitting portion 961. The part 945 is rotatable.

  A light emitting device fixing portion 967 for fixing one end of the light emitting device 970 is provided inside the second fitting portion 961 formed in a circular cylindrical shape. The other end portion of the light emitting device 970 inserted through the second fitting portion 961 is fixed to the light emitting device fixing portion 967 with a screw.

  The second support portion 960 is provided with a sensor attachment portion 963 for attaching a second motor switch sensor 962 for detecting the state of the rotating member 910. Similar to the first motor switch sensor 952, the second motor switch sensor 962 attached to the sensor attachment portion 963 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval. In this case, an ON signal is output by detecting light from the light emitting unit. By attaching the second motor switch sensor 962 to the sensor attachment portion 963, each light shielding plate 941, 942, 943 formed on the second supported portion 940 with the rotation of the rotating member 910 causes the gap between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion. The second motor switch sensor 962 is arranged so as to pass through.

  The first support part 950 and the second support part 960 are fixed to the central component member 700. As a result, the rotating member 910 is supported in a state of being rotatable about the central axis along the left-right direction of the game board 30. The light emitting device 970 is supported by the first support portion 950 and the second support portion 960 in a state where the surface on which the LED is provided faces the display direction. Even if the rotating member 910 rotates, the light emitting device 970 does not rotate, and the surface on which the LEDs are arranged always faces the display direction.

  The effect control device 300 performs the rotation control of the rotating member 910 and the light emission control of the light emitting device 970. FIG. 56 shows a process of change due to the rotation of the rotating member 910. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), the first side surface 921 to which the plate 1 labeled "ABC" is attached is rotated 90 degrees in the forward rotation direction from the state where the first side surface 921 faces the display direction. As shown in b), the second side surface 922 to which the plate 2 labeled “Iroha” is attached changes to a state in which it faces the display direction.

  Further, by rotating 90 degrees in the forward direction from the state shown in FIG. 56B, the third side surface 923 to which the plate 3 labeled “Aiu” is attached is displayed as shown in FIG. 56C. It changes to a state of facing. Also, by rotating 90 degrees in the forward direction from the state shown in FIG. 56C, the fourth side surface 924 with the plate 4 labeled “XYZ” attached is displayed as shown in FIG. 56D. It changes to a state of facing. And it returns to the state shown to Fig.56 (a) by rotating 90 degree | times to the normal rotation direction from the state shown in FIG.56 (d). Of course, it can also rotate in the reverse direction opposite to the normal direction.

  In the effect control device 300, the state of the rotating member 910 rotating in this way is grasped based on the control information of the stepping motor 955 and information from the first motor switch sensor 952 and the second motor switch sensor 962, and the rotating member 910 is obtained. The rotation is controlled.

  In FIG. 57, the state in the left end part and right end part which looked at the rotation member 910 in each state of Fig.56 (a)-(d) from the player side was shown. First, the state at the left end in the state shown in FIG. 56 (a) is shown in FIG. 57 (a), and the state at the right end is shown in FIG. 57 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 57 (a), at the left end of the rotating member 910, none of the light shielding plates 931, 932, 933 is located at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952, and the first motor switch sensor 952 is in a light-transmitting state (ON State). The light shielding plate that can be seen at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952 is the sixth light shielding plate 943 at the right end of the first light shielding sensor 952, and is not detected by the first motor switch sensor 952. The first light shielding plate 931 is hidden by a gear 956. As shown in FIG. 57B, at the right end of the rotating member 910, the fourth light shielding plate 941 is at the position of the second motor switch sensor 962, and the second motor switch sensor 962 is in a light shielding state (OFF state). Yes.

  Next, FIG. 57 (c) shows the state at the left end in the state shown in FIG. 56 (b), and FIG. 57 (d) shows the state at the right end. As shown in FIG. 57 (c), at the left end of the rotating member 910, the first light shielding plate 931 is at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952, and the first motor switch sensor 952 is in a light shielding state. The second light shielding plate 932 is hidden by a gear 956. As shown in FIG. 57 (d), at the right end of the rotating member 910, the fifth light shielding plate 942 is positioned at the second motor switch sensor 962, and the second motor switch sensor 962 is in a light shielding state.

  Next, the state at the left end in the state shown in FIG. 56 (c) is shown in FIG. 57 (e), and the state at the right end is shown in FIG. 57 (f). As shown in FIG. 57 (e), at the left end of the rotating member 910, the second light shielding plate 932 is at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952, and the first motor switch sensor 952 is in a light shielding state. The third light shielding plate 933 is hidden by a gear 956. Also, as shown in FIG. 57 (f), at the right end of the rotating member 910, none of the light shielding plates 941, 942, 943 is at the position of the second motor switch sensor 962, and the second motor switch sensor 962 is in a light-transmitting state. It has become. The light shielding plate that can be seen at the position of the second motor switch sensor 962 is the third light shielding plate 933 at the opposite left end, and is not detected by the second motor switch sensor 962.

  Next, the state at the left end in the state shown in FIG. 56 (d) is shown in FIG. 57 (g), and the state at the right end is shown in FIG. 57 (h). As shown in FIG. 57G, the third light shielding plate 933 is located at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952 at the left end portion of the rotating member 910. Since the third light shielding plate 933 is formed with a slit, the first motor switch sensor 952 is in a light-transmitting state. Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (h), the sixth light shielding plate 943 is located at the position of the second motor switch sensor 962 at the right end portion of the rotating member 910. Since the sixth light shielding plate 943 has a slit, the second motor switch sensor 962 is in a light-transmitting state.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 58, the first motor switch sensor 952 and the second motor switch when the display plate faces the display direction for each display plate corresponding to the currently set content. The state of sensor 962 is defined. When the display plate is the plate 1 displayed as “ABC”, if the plate 1 faces the display direction, the first motor switch sensor state which is the detection state by the first motor switch sensor 952 is the light passing state. Thus, the second motor switch sensor state, which is the state detected by the second motor switch sensor 962, is a light shielding state.

  In addition, when the display plate is the plate 2 displayed as “Iroha”, the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state are in a light-shielding state if the plate 2 faces the display direction. Further, when the display plate is the plate 3 displaying “Ai”, the first motor switch sensor state is a light-shielding state and the second motor switch sensor state is a light-transmitting state if the plate 3 faces the display direction. It becomes. Further, when the display plate is the plate 4 displayed as “XYZ”, if the plate 4 faces the display direction, the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state are light-transmitting states. It becomes.

  Thereby, about the case where a display plate is plates 1-3, it can grasp | ascertain whether the said display plate has faced the display direction from the 1st motor switch sensor state and the 2nd motor switch sensor state. In addition, since the shading plate has a certain width along the circumferential direction, a slight deviation from the display direction cannot be detected, but if this deviation is such, other plates will not be visible to the player. So no problem. Further, the deviation from the display direction is corrected by performing the sensing operation described below.

  In the case where the display plate is the plate 4, the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state are in a light-transmitting state even when the plate 4 does not face the display direction depending on the rotation angle of the rotating member 910. Therefore, it is impossible to grasp whether the display direction is oriented only from the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state. However, the state can be grasped by combining the sensing operations described below.

  Next, a sensing operation for causing the display plate, which is a plate corresponding to the currently set content, to face the display direction will be described. This sensing operation is performed, for example, when the gaming machine 10 is turned on or when content is changed. Also, as shown in FIG. 58, this is also performed when the origin check condition set for each display plate is met, that is, when it is detected that the display plate is not facing the display direction.

  In this sensing operation, plate alignment processing is first performed. In this plate alignment process, the rotating member 910 is rotated in the forward direction, the first motor switch sensor 952 detects the change shown in the “first motor switch sensing” column, and the second motor switch sensor 962 “ From the time when the change shown in the column of “second motor switch sensing” is detected (hereinafter referred to as sensing time), the motor rotates in the forward rotation direction by a predetermined number of steps (predetermined angle) and stops. Since the light shielding plate has a predetermined width along the circumferential direction from a position corresponding to the center in the width direction on the side surface of the rotating member main body 920, the predetermined number of steps according to the half width of the light shielding plate from the sensing time point. By rotating only in the normal rotation direction, one of the plates faces the display direction.

  After the plate alignment process, a check process is performed to determine whether the display plate is facing the display direction. In this check process, it is determined whether the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state are states when the display plate faces the display direction at the time of stop. And when it is in the state where the display plate faces the display direction, the sensing operation is terminated.

  If the display plate is not in the display direction, re-rotation processing is performed. When the display plate is the plate 2 or the plate 4, since the change at the time of sensing is the same, it can be confirmed which plate is facing the display direction by the check process. Then, when a plate different from the display plate is facing the display direction, re-rotation processing is performed.

  In the re-rotation process, the rotation member 910 is rotated in the forward rotation direction by a certain number of steps. The number of steps at this time is such that the light shielding plate at the position of the first motor switch sensor 952 or the second motor switch sensor 962 moves away from the position of the first motor switch sensor 952 or the second motor switch sensor 962, and in the circumferential direction. The number of steps is such that the adjacent light shielding plate does not reach the position of the first motor switch sensor 952 or the second motor switch sensor 962. After performing the re-rotation process, the plate alignment process and the check process are performed.

  When the first motor switch sensor state and the second motor switch sensor state do not become the state when the display plate faces the display direction even if the re-rotation process, the plate alignment process and the check process loop are performed a predetermined number of times. Then, error processing is performed on the assumption that some abnormality has occurred. In the error process, the operation of the effect operation device 900 is stopped and a notification indicating the occurrence of an error is given by the LED of the game board 30 or the display device 41. Further, information notifying the occurrence of an error may be transmitted to the outside. However, since the game can be executed even if there is an abnormality in the effect operation device 900, it is preferable that the error notification does not affect the game.

  In the plate alignment process and the re-rotation process, the rotating member 910 is rotated in the forward rotation direction, but may be rotated in the reverse direction. Further, after performing the plate alignment process and the re-rotation process in the normal rotation direction, the plate alignment process and the re-rotation process may be performed again in the reverse direction. By performing the sensing operation in this way, it is possible to prevent a plate other than the plate to be shown to the player from being seen due to the displacement of the rotating member 910.

  The arrangement position of the rendering operation device 900 may be another position such as above the display device 41. Moreover, the effect operation device 900 may be moved up and down in front of the display device 41. Alternatively, the display device 41 may be a transmission type that allows the rear to be seen through, and the presentation operation device 900 may be provided behind the display device 41. In addition, a plurality of rotating members using a common rotating shaft may be provided as the rotating member 910 so that each of them can be rotated independently, and the content information may be indicated by a combination of the rotating members.

  Further, the content display may not be the presentation operation device 900 as described above. For example, the display member corresponding to each content is divided into a plurality of parts, and each is configured as a movable member that can be moved between a position where the player cannot visually recognize and a position where the player can visually recognize. Then, only the display member of the corresponding content may be caused to appear at the position where the player can visually recognize and merge.

  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. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls. 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 300 effect control device (storage means, usable effect setting means, selection means, input reception means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when a game execution result is a predetermined special result,
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of effects that can be executed in the game;
Among the plurality of types of effects stored in the storage means, usable effect setting means for setting effects that can be used for games,
Selecting means for selecting an effect to be executed in the game from among the effects made available by the usable effect setting means;
Input receiving means for receiving input from the outside,
The usable production setting means is:
The input receiving means receives input of use permission information including effect specifying information for specifying an unusable effect and period information for specifying a period during which the unusable effect can be used. Based on the above, the game machine characterized by enabling the use of the effect specified by the effect specifying information over the period specified by the period information.