JP2017086972A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reporting a suitable flow-down position of game balls in a game state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: first game ball detection means (a start winning hole 36) capable of detecting game balls flowing down one side of a game area 32; and second game ball detection means (a normal pattern start gate 34) capable of detecting game balls flowing down the other side of the game area. The game machine includes guidance means (a performance controller 300) for performing guidance so as to allow the game balls to flow down one side of the game area 32 if the game balls are detected by the second game ball detection means during a first game state advantageous to a player when the game balls are allowed to flow down the one side of the game area 32, and for performing guidance so as to allow the game balls to flow down the other side of the game area 32 if the game balls are detected by the first game ball detection means during a second game state advantageous to the player when the game balls are allowed to flow down the other side of the game area 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a player can change the flow-down position of a game ball in a game area.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, a game ball is launched into a game area, a predetermined game is played on an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display, and a game value is given to a player in relation to the result of the game. It is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-263291 A

  However, if the game value is given to the player by changing the flow position of the game ball in the game area according to the game state, the player cannot grasp the appropriate flow position. There was a risk of suffering a disadvantage.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying an appropriate falling position of a gaming ball in a gaming state.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
When a variation display game for variably displaying the identification information is executed, and the result mode of the variation display game becomes a predetermined result mode, the player changes the flow-down position of the game ball in the game area. In gaming machines that can give gaming value to
In the gaming state,
A first gaming state in which a starting condition of the variable display game can be satisfied by causing a game ball to flow down to one side of the gaming area;
A second game state in which a game value can be given by causing a game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when the result mode of the variation display game is a predetermined result mode,
First game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down one side of the game area;
A second game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the other side of the game area;
When a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means during the first game state, the game ball is guided to flow down to one side of the game area, while during the second game state. Guidance means for guiding the game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when the game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means;
An output means for outputting a specific signal for specifying a flow area of a game ball advantageous to the player to the outside of the gaming machine;
With
When the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined result mode, even if a game ball is detected by the second game ball detecting unit during the execution of the variable display game, the guidance unit performs guidance. It is characterized by not having it.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of the launch position of the game ball in a state where the game value can be given to the player, and to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the player being confused by the guidance by the guidance means. In addition, since it is possible to specify the launch position of a game ball that can give a game value to a player outside the game machine, it is possible to efficiently perform the inspection of the game machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the launch position of the game ball used as the state which can give a game value to a player can be alert | reported.

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 an enlarged explanatory view showing details of the collective display device. It is an enlarged explanatory view showing details of the collective display device. 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 special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure usual process transfer setting process 1. FIG. 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 special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the process transition setting process 1 in a small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining the small hitting fanfare middle process and the small hitting middle process transition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a middle hit process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit operation | movement transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process and a small hit end process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure usual process transfer setting process 3. FIG. It is a figure explaining the fluctuation | variation aspect and effect content in the case of a loss or small hit. It is a figure explaining position designation guidance information. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a game state and the state of a launch position designation | designated signal. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of a gaming state and a firing direction instruction notification command. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a game state and the state of a launch position designation | designated signal. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a main 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 the structure of the storage area of the flowchart explaining scenario data setting processing and scenario data. SP4 is a flowchart for explaining the deviation setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a scenario setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a scenario analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a scenario analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a motion registration process. It is a figure explaining the structure of the storage area which manages a motion. It is a flowchart explaining a motion deletion process. It is a flowchart explaining a constant weight process. It is a flowchart explaining a variable weight process. It is a flowchart explaining a PB waiting process. It is a flowchart explaining a PB determination branch process. It is a flowchart explaining a motion control process. It is a flowchart explaining a motion command execution process. It is a figure explaining a motion table and the motion performed. It is a flowchart explaining an object addition process. It is a flowchart explaining an object movement process. It is a flowchart explaining an object deletion process. It is a figure explaining a selection pseudo-continuous production. It is a figure explaining a scenario table. It is a figure explaining the notice type in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the reach type in the 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the game type switching process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the single system type command processing in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the change production setting process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the reliability alert | report of the point addition advance notice in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the point addition notice in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the fluctuation production setting process in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the point addition advance notice setting process in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the button automation selection mode and automatic mode in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the hall | game / player setting mode process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the button automation selection process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the production | presentation button input process in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the launch system command process in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the remaining time display in a 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the scenario analysis process in a 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining notice time calculation processing in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the scenario table in a 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the production customization mode and automatic setting mode in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the hall | game / player setting mode process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the production customization process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the customization automatic setting selection process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the single system type command processing in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the customization release process in a 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the frame color setting in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the position designation guidance alerting | reporting in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the hall | game / player setting mode process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the frame color selection process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the single-shot command processing in the 8th modification.

<First Embodiment>
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 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.

  In addition, lamps and LEDs are incorporated in the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 to provide decorations, effects, and notifications when abnormalities occur (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamps and LEDs are abnormally notified colors (for example, red) The frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing)), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. Note that a discharge abnormality notification lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

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 button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. In addition, a touch panel 29 for receiving a touch operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or 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, to the right of the production button 25, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge button that is operated to discharge the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is 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. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

  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 front side, and 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 for winning at the start winning opening 36 by adjusting the firing force and firing the game ball to the left game area (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 FIGS. 3 and 4, the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure) for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. 1 display) 51 and a second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52 for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a fluctuation display section for the general figure fluctuation display game (general display) composed of LED lamps. And a memory display unit 54, 55, 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps.
Further, the collective display device 50 includes a first game state display unit (first game state display unit, right-handed notification unit) 57 for notifying that a right-handed game state is more advantageous than a left-handed game. The second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator, time shortening state notifying unit) 58 that lights up when the state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state, and the jackpot probability state when the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state A third game state display unit (third game state display unit, probability state display unit) 59 for displaying that the game is in progress, and a round display unit 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed) Is provided.
The collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

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 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. The eighth segment is also blinked to indicate that it is changing.
When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result form (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result form turned on.

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. 4A, when the game result is out of the lamps D8, D10, and 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. 3C, when the number of holdings is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose holding display 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 holding display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) out of the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, by a plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off, flashing, or lighting.
In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of holding is “0” among the lamps D11 and D12 constituting the special figure 1 holding indicator 54, both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are used. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D11 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on, and the hold number is “3”. At this time, the lamp D11 is made to blink, and the lamp D12 is turned on. When the hold number is “4”, both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are made to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 indicates the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting.
In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of holding is “0” among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 holding indicator 55, both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are used. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on, and the hold number is “3”. At this time, the lamp D13 is made to blink, and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the hold number is "4", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are made to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The first gaming state display unit (right-handed notifying unit) 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a gaming state in which left-handed is more advantageous for the player than right-handed. In such a case (when the player strikes normally), the lamp is turned off. When the player strikes the player more favorably than the left player, the lamp is turned on.

  The second gaming state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the case of a normal gaming state in which the time-short state does not occur (variation time shortening). 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. 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, the lamp is turned off when the game is not in a special game state, and the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result is displayed during the special game state. Turn on the light.
In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the number of rounds selected among the lamp D6, the lamp D5, the lamp D4, and the lamp D3 constituting the round display unit 60 is “4”, the lamp D6 and the lamp D4 are turned on, and when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamp D5 and the lamp D3 are turned on.
Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 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) +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, a maximum of 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 special decoration pattern 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 decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable 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 apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, 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 this 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. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the reach results are different (expected values are different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 0 reach (SP0 reach), Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), Special 4 reach (SP4 reach), and Premier reach are set. Note that the expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 0 reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode 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. In addition, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of 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 or the like 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. This 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 / sold product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test 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 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. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected 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. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, 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 the 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 has 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. The effect control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the effect control device 300 is powered 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 to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining 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 starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with 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 stop symbol (general power opening time) 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 the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be 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 for prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which 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.

  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 that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step 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 numbers according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random numbers can be broken and the confidentiality of the random numbers 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 CPU operating clock. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, 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 operation of the initialization operation unit. 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 this special winning opening 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 apparatus 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 variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning prize 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 winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the process during the small hit 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.

[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. 11, 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). If it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is “0” (step A 306; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A 311). 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 transition setting process 1]
Next, details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) in the above-described special figure normal process and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A741) in the special figure display process described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure normal process transition setting process 1, first, “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A321), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area. (Step A322), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (Step A323). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A324), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[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. 13, first, a special figure 1 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, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation 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. 14, first, a special figure 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.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting process (A334, A344) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described. Note that the special figure hold information determination process is also performed for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability state (low / high probability, with / without time) does not affect the change distribution, and the effect mode managed by the game control device 100 affects the change distribution. In the effect mode, one effect mode is set from a plurality of effect modes in accordance with the probability state, the presence / absence of the short time state, the progress of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted in response to the hit, and the transition destination of the effect mode that shifts after the hit ends differs depending on the type of winning symbol (type of big hit symbol or small hit). The big hits of the present embodiment include 16R probability variable big hits, 16R normal big hits, and 4R probability variable big hits, and any one is selected by the big hit symbol random number.

  The 16R probability variable jackpot is a jackpot that has 16 rounds to be executed in the special gaming state and is in a high-probability state and a short-time state from the end of the special gaming state to the next jackpot. In addition, the 16R normal jackpot has 16 rounds to be executed in the special game state, and enters the normal probability state after the special game state ends, and is in a short time state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. It is a big hit.

  The 4R probability variable jackpot is a jackpot that has four rounds to be executed in the special gaming state and is in a high-probability state and a short-time state from the end of the special gaming state to the next jackpot. In addition, the small win game state is generated in which the special variable winning device 38 is operated in the same operation mode as that of the special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on the 4R probability variable big hit. The occurrence of the small hits does not affect the probability state or the time-short state, and is the same as in the case of loss.

  There are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, and a latent mode in the production modes determined according to the probability state, the presence / absence of the time reduction state, the progress status of the special figure variation display game, and the like. The normal mode is an effect mode for clearly informing that the normal probability state and the short time state are not in effect, and the probability variation mode is an effect mode for clearly notifying that the state is a high probability state. The short time mode is an effect mode that clearly notifies that the normal probability state and the short time state are present, and the latent mode is an effect mode that does not clearly notify the probability state. In addition, a plurality of modes are provided in the same effect mode in which the change distribution ratio and the effect mode of the decorative special figure change display game on the display device 41 are different.

  After the special gaming state based on the 16R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation mode is entered and continues until the next jackpot. In addition, after the special game state based on the 16R normal big hit, the time reduction mode is set until 100 special figure variation display games are executed, and then the normal mode is entered. Further, after the end of the special gaming state based on the 4R probability variable big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state based on the small hit, the probability changing mode, the time reduction mode, or the latent mode is set. Which effect mode is selected is determined by the effect mode when a 4R probability variation big hit or small hit occurs.

  When 4R probability variation big hit or small hit occurs in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is continuously set. When the 4R probability variation big hit occurs in the time reduction mode, the probability variation mode is entered and is continued until the next big hit. When the 4R probability variation big hit or small hit occurs in the normal mode or the latent mode, the latent mode is entered, and when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, the mode changes to the probability variation mode or the normal mode according to the probability state. When a small hit occurs in the time reduction mode, the time reduction mode is continuously set. However, if a small hit occurs in the 100th special figure change display game, which is the final change in the time-saving mode, the time-saving state is not reached from the next game, so the mode is shifted to the normal mode. The effect mode is determined according to these conditions, and is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a decoration special drawing command.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure information setting process, first, the first half variation group selection pointer table is set (step A451), and the first half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information is acquired (step A452). And it is determined whether it is the last fluctuation | variation of time-saving mode (step A453).

  If it is not the final fluctuation in the time reduction mode (step A453; N), the first half fluctuation group selection offset table is set (step A453). In the case of the final change in the time reduction mode (step A453; Y), the first change group selection pointer is converted to the last change time pointer (step A454), and the first change group selection offset table is set (step A455). ).

  Next, the offset data corresponding to the target special figure hold count and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A456), the first half variation group selection pointer and the offset data are added (step A457), and the value obtained by the addition varies. Save in the distribution information 1 area (step A458). As a result, the variation distribution information 1 generated based on whether or not it is the final variation in the type of stop symbol, the number of reserved symbols, the production mode, and the time reduction mode is saved in the variation distribution information 1 area. The fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (fluctuation mode until the start of reach), and is used to select a fluctuation group later. However, depending on the specifications of the model, since the fluctuation time is shortened only when there is a large number when the number of holdings is large, the number of holdings does not affect the distribution of the first half fluctuation as a result. A variation group includes a plurality of variation patterns. When determining a variation pattern, the variation group is first selected, and then one variation pattern is selected from the variation group. ing.

  Next, the latter half variation group selection pointer table is set (step A459), and the latter half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information is acquired (step A460). And it is determined whether it is the last fluctuation | variation of time-saving mode (step A461).

  If it is not the final change in the time reduction mode (step A461; N), the latter half change group selection offset table is set (step A463). In the case of the final change in the time reduction mode (step A461; Y), the latter half change group selection pointer is converted to the last change time pointer (step A462), and the latter half change group selection offset table is set (step A463). ).

  Next, the offset data corresponding to the target special figure holding number and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A464), the latter half change group selection pointer and the offset data are added (step A465), and the value obtained by the addition is changed. The information is saved in the distribution information 2 area (step A466), and the special figure information setting process is terminated. As a result, the variation distribution information 2 generated based on whether or not it is the final variation of the stop symbol type, the number of holds, the effect mode, and the time reduction mode is saved in the variation distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing the latter half fluctuation (reach type (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group. However, the reach rate changes according to the number of holds only in the case of a loss (the reach rate becomes low when the number of holds is large). Does not affect.

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

  As shown in FIG. 16, 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 step (step A474). 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 an execution mode of the game from among a plurality of variations. In the special figure information setting process shown in FIG. 15, in the case of the final fluctuation in the time reduction mode, the information for the final fluctuation is set, so that the information is set in the fluctuation pattern setting process of FIG. As a variation pattern, a variation pattern for final variation can be selected.

[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. 17, 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 the variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as an execution time determining means for determining the execution time of the variable display game.

  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.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM Processing for clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.

  Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 set process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded. (Step A703), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705), and if it is determined that the big hit is a big hit (step A705; Y), the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variation display game is started. (For example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, and the special symbol 2 signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A705 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A705; N) as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A706), and the big hit (step A705). If A706; Y) is determined, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device active signal ON, The special symbol 1 signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (in the present embodiment, “16” or “4”) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired, and the RWM Are saved in the upper limit area of the number of rounds (step A710). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and an effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and an effect command setting process (step A717) is performed.

  Next, the prize winning opening release information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot is a jackpot with a ball (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and the jackpot without a ball (the so-called sudden hit jackpot. When the information is the big prize opening information 1), it is ON if it is a big hit in the short time state, and is OFF otherwise. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit has a ball and is OFF when the big hit has no ball.

  After that, the winning prize opening information and the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec, or 500 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of being a hit result in the ordinary map variation display game and the special map variation display game. It is set (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the short time state of the special figure when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the large winning mouth illegal prize number area of the big winning mouth (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared (Step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). Thereafter, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725). If it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), the high probability variation frequency update process (step A726), the production mode information check process related to the production mode setting (step A726). A727) is performed.

  Then, a special decoration command is loaded from the special decoration command area, prepared (step A728), and an effect command setting process (step A729) is performed. Next, a small hitting fanfare command is prepared (step A730), and it is determined whether or not it is the final change in the time reduction mode (step A731).

  If it is not the final change in the time reduction mode (step A731; N), an effect command setting process (step A733) is performed. In the case of the final change in the time reduction mode (step A731; Y), the small hitting fanfare command is replaced with the small hitting fanfare command (for the final round) (step A732), and the effect command setting process (step A733) is performed.

  This makes it possible to set an effect so that the player is not aware of the occurrence of the small hit when the final change in the short-time mode results in a small hit. If the special figure has a high probability, the processing in steps A728 to A733 is not performed, or a small hitting fanfare command (for high probability) is set, and it is the same as in the case of the final change in the short-time mode. In addition, it is possible to perform a process that does not change the screen displayed on the display device 41 so as to prevent the player from being aware of the occurrence of the small hit, although the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit.

  Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A734). Thereafter, the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A735) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 generates a small hit game generating means for generating a small hit game state in which the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened without the operation of the condition device based on the fact that the variable display game results in the small hit result. Make.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the high probability variation frequency update process (step A736), the production mode information check process related to the production mode setting (step A725). A737) is performed, the remaining switching preparation rotation speed corresponding to the production mode number is set (step A738), and it is determined whether the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A739). The remaining number of rotations for preparation for switching may be a different value (number of rotations) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or the same value in any effect mode of the plurality of effect modes. (Number of rotations) may be used, or the same value (number of rotations) may be used in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.

If it is determined in step A739 that the remaining production rotation speed does not match the switching preparation remaining rotation speed (step A739; N), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A742) is performed, and the special figure display is performed. End the middle process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A739 that the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A739; Y), a production mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A740), and production command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A741), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A742) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading production from being performed several rotations before the production mode is switched. It is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

  In the high probability variation number update process (steps A 726 and A 736), the number of games set to a high probability state and the number of games set to a short time state are managed. In the determination of whether or not it is the final change in the time reduction mode in the above-described processing (steps A453, A461, and A731), it is determined whether the change is the final change in the time reduction mode (time reduction state) using the information managed here. In other words, after the special game state ends, the game control device 100 extends the period during which the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is changed to the open state for a predetermined number of times of execution of the variable display game. ) Can be generated as a specific gaming state generation control means.

[Small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1]
Next, details of the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A734) in the above-described special figure display mid-process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the small hit fanfare process transition setting process 1, first, “7” relating to the small hit fanfare process is set as the process number (step A811), and the process number is designated as the special game process. Save in the number area (step A812).

  Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A813), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (large hit + small hit is output) )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A814), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A815).

Next, the winning prize mouth illegal winning number area is cleared (step A816), and an illegal monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A817).
Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A818), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first gaming state display unit 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A819), and the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Small fanfare during processing]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the small hit fanfare middle process, a small hit medium process transition setting process (step A1301) is performed.

[Small hit middle processing transition setting processing]
Next, details of the small hitting process transition setting process (step A1301) in the small hitting fanfare medium process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), in the small hit / medium process transition setting process, first, “8” for the small hit / medium process is set as the process number (step A1311), and the process number is designated as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1312).

Next, the opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1313), and a signal related to the start of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 The operating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1314).
Next, in order to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, on-data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1315).
Next, the information of the big winning mouth count number area for storing the number of winning prizes to the big winning mouth is cleared (step A1316), and the small hitting operation initial value (for example, “0”) is saved in the small hitting middle control pointer area. (Step A1317), the small hit middle process transition setting process is terminated.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the middle hit process (step A16) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the small hitting process, first, the value of the small hitting control pointer is loaded (step A1401), and whether the loaded value is equal to or larger than the small hitting operation end value (for example, “6”). Is determined (step A1402).
If the loaded value is not greater than or equal to the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; N), the contents of the small hitting middle control pointer area are updated by +1 (step A1403), and the small hitting operation transition setting process (step A1404) is performed. Then, the middle hit process is completed.

On the other hand, if the loaded value is equal to or greater than the small hitting action end value (step A1402; Y), the flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A1405), and the loaded flag has a high special figure probability. It is determined whether it is a flag relating to (Step A1406). Thereby, it is determined whether it is a small hit in the special figure high probability. In this case, it does not matter whether or not the time-short state is in effect.
If the loaded flag is a flag relating to the special figure high probability (step A1406; Y), the small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing (step A1409) is performed, and the small hitting medium processing is terminated. If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the special figure high probability (step A1406; N), a command for a small hit end screen is prepared (step A1407), and an effect command setting process (step A1408) is performed. A small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit medium process ends.

[Small hit operation transition setting process]
Next, the details of the small hit motion transition setting process (step A1404) in the small hit middle process will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the small hitting action transition setting process, a branching process (step A1411) is performed in accordance with the control pointer (control pointer during small hitting).

If the control pointer loaded in step A1401 is “0”, “2”, or “4” in step A1411, the wait time (for example, 1300 milliseconds) corresponding to the control pointer is saved in the special figure game processing timer area. (Step A1412), the off data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (Step A1413), and the small hitting action transition setting process is terminated.
If the control pointer is “1”, “3”, or “5” in step A1411, the special winning opening opening time (for example, 200 milliseconds) corresponding to the control pointer is saved in the special-purpose game processing timer area. (Step A1414), the ON data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (Step A1415), and the small hitting action transition setting process is terminated.

Here, in the case of the present embodiment, after the small hit fanfare time of 500 msec, the opening of 200 msec and the closing of 1300 msec are alternately performed, and the value of the small hitting control pointer at the end of the opening and at the end of the closing. The next operation is determined based on.
Specifically, at the end of the first 200 msec opening (that is, when switching from the first 200 msec opening to the first 1300 msec closing), the small hit mid-point control pointer is “0”. At the end of 1300 msec closing (ie, when switching from the first 1300 msec closing to the second 200 msec opening), the small hit medium control pointer is “1”, and the second 200 msec opening ends The small hit hit control pointer is “2”, the small hit hit control pointer is “3” at the end of the second 1300 msec closure, and the small hit hit control pointer at the end of the third 200 msec release. Is “4”, and at the end of the third 1300 msec closure, the small hitting control pointer is “5”. At the end of the fourth 200 msec release, the small hitting control pointer is “6”, and after the elapse of the 1200 msec small hitting ball time and the subsequent 2100 msec small hitting ending time, The state ends. Therefore, after the 200 msec opening for the fourth time, it is closed for 3300 msec, so the apparent ending time is 3300 msec.

[Small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing]
Next, the details of the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1409) in the small hit medium process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process, first, “9” related to the small hit remaining ball process is set as the process number (step A1421), and the process number is set as the special figure game process number. Save in the area (step A1422).
Next, the small hit remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.2 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1423), and the off data is saved in the big prize opening solenoid output data area (step A1424). The hit remaining ball process transition setting process is terminated.

[Small ball remaining treatment]
Next, the details of the small hit remaining ball process (step A17) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25A, in the small hit remaining sphere process, a small hit end process shift setting process (step A1501) is performed.

[Small hit end process transition setting process]
Next, details of the small hit end process transition setting process (step A1501) in the small hit remaining ball process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the small hit end process transition setting process, first, “10” related to the small hit end process is set as the process number (step A1511), and the process number is set as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1512).

Next, the small hitting ending time (for example, 2.1 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1513), and a signal relating to the end of the small hitting operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is OFF) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1514).
Next, the information on the winning prize count area is cleared (step A1515), the information on the small hitting middle control pointer area is cleared (for example, 0 cleared) (step A1516), and the small hitting end process transition setting process is ended. .

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A18) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the small hit end process, first, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A1601), and it is determined whether or not the loaded flag is a flag related to the special figure high probability ( Step A1602).
If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the high probability of special figure (step A1602; N), an effect mode information address table is set (step A1603), and the effect mode set at the start of variation (when the stop symbol is set) The address of the table corresponding to the migration information is acquired (step A1604).

  Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A776), the effect remaining speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining speed in the RAM is acquired. Save to the area (step A1606), acquire the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be transferred, and save in the next mode transition information area in the RWM (step A1607). Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1608), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609). When the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; Y), the process proceeds to step A1619.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1610). An effect command setting process (step A1611) is performed.
Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the remaining effect rotation speed is prepared (step A1612), and an effect command setting process (step A1613) is performed.
Next, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1614), and an effect command setting process (step A1615) is performed.
Next, it is determined whether or not the new effect mode is a left-handed mode (step A1616). If it is not a left-handed mode (step A1616; N), the process proceeds to step A1619. In the left-handed mode (step A1616; Y), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A1617), and after performing the effect command setting process (step A1618), the process of step A1619 is performed. Transition.

Then, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A1619), and it is determined whether or not the loaded flag is a flag related to the special figure short time (short time state) (step A1620).
When the loaded flag is a flag relating to the special figure short time (step A1620; Y), the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A1623) is performed, and the small hit end process is terminated.
If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the special drawing time reduction (step A1620; N), a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1621) In order to turn off the right-handed display LED (for example, the first gaming state display unit 57), the number in the left-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step A1622). Processing transition setting processing 3 (step A1623) is performed, and the small hitting end processing ends.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A1623) in the above-described small hit end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure normal process transition setting process, first, “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A1631), and the process number is set in the special figure game process number area. Save (step A1632).

Next, a signal relating to the end of the small hit (for example, one signal for the big hit is OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1633), and a signal relating to the end of the small hit (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is OFF) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1634).
Next, the information of the variation symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A1635), the information of the effect mode transition information area is cleared (step A1636), and the information of the special figure game mode flag saving area is cleared (step A1637).
Next, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A1638), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 ends.

  FIG. 28 shows a variation mode and an effect mode in the case of a loss and a small hit in the time reduction mode. 28 (a) and 28 (b) show the variation pattern of the special symbol during the short-time mode and the effect mode of the special display variation display game on the display device 41, except for the final variation (here, the end of the special game state) To other than 100th). FIG. 28A shows a case where the result is out of sync. In this case, after the special symbol variation display is performed for 2.0 seconds, the result mode is stopped and displayed for 0.6 seconds, and the special symbol variation display game ends.

  FIG. 28B shows a case where the result is a small hit. In this case, after the special symbol variation display is performed for 2.0 seconds, the result mode is stopped and displayed for 0.6 seconds, the special diagram variation display game is ended, and the small hit game state is set for 8.5 seconds. This small hit gaming state is an opening / closing operation period in which an operation for opening the special variable prize-winning device for 0.2 seconds is performed four times with a closing period of 1.3 seconds after a fanfare period of 0.5 seconds. End with a 3 second ending period. The display on the display device 41 in the small hit gaming state displays either a small hit effect during recognizing the small hit gaming state or the result mode is stopped. In this case, the player can recognize that the small hit has occurred due to the effect during the small hit or because the result mode is displayed for a long time.

  28 (c) and 28 (d) show the variation pattern of the special symbol during the short-time mode and the effect mode of the decoration special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, and the final variation (here, from the end of the special game state). The case of the 100th) is shown. FIG. 28C shows a case where the result is out of sync. In this case, after the special symbol fluctuation display is performed for 10.5 seconds, the result mode is stopped and displayed for 0.6 seconds, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended.

  For the first 2.0 seconds of the variable display for 10.5 seconds, the effect display is performed mainly based on the variable display of the identification information that changes the identification information at the center of the display device 41. In the subsequent 8.5 seconds, a mode end effect is provided to notify that the time reduction mode ends. For the first 0.6 seconds of the mode end effect, the same effect as when the result mode is stopped and displayed is performed so that it looks as if the special figure variation display game has ended. However, since the variable display is actually being performed, the temporary stop display in which the identification information slightly shakes is used. After performing the temporary stop display effect, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed as a small display at the corner of the display device 41. At the center of the display device 41, an effect mainly for notification that the time reduction mode is ended. Do. Then, after performing the mode end effect, the result mode is stopped and displayed for 0.6 seconds, and the special figure variation display game is ended.

  FIG. 28D shows a case where the result is a small hit. In this case, after the special symbol variation display is performed for 2.0 seconds, the result mode is stopped and displayed for 0.6 seconds, the special diagram variation display game is ended, and the small hit game state is set for 8.5 seconds. The effect in the variation display for 2.0 seconds is the same as the effect in the variation display for 2.0 seconds in the case of the deviation shown in FIG. In addition, the effect in the stop display of the result mode for 0.6 seconds is the same as the effect in the temporary stop display for 0.6 seconds in the early stage of the mode end effect in the case of the failure shown in FIG.

  The small hit game state is an opening / closing operation period in which an operation for opening the special variable prize-winning device for 0.2 seconds is performed four times with a closing period of 1.3 seconds after a fanfare period of 0.5 seconds. End with a second ending period. The display on the display device 41 in the small hit gaming state performs a mode end effect for notifying that the time reduction mode is ended. This mode end effect is an effect obtained by excluding the effect of the temporary stop display of 0.6 seconds in the early stage from the mode end effect in the case of the failure shown in FIG. 28C, and the result mode is displayed in the last 0.6 seconds. The effect of stopping display is performed. The effect of stopping and displaying the result mode for the last 0.6 seconds is the same as the effect when stopping and displaying the result mode for the last 0.6 seconds in the case of the failure shown in FIG.

  In addition, since the mode end effect in the case of a small hit is performed during the stop time, the identification information is stopped and displayed as a small display at the corner of the display device 41. In the case of the above-mentioned deviation, since it is during the fluctuation time, this point is different because it is displayed so as to be shaken as a temporary stop. For this reason, it is made difficult for a player to notice by performing a small display at the corner of the display device 41.

  In other words, in the final change in the short-time mode, the small hit game state between the time from the start to the end of the special figure change display game in the case of a loss and the time from the start to the end of the special figure change display game in the case of a small hit The time obtained by adding these times is 11.1 seconds. In addition, the progress of the production is the same. This makes it difficult to distinguish between the case of loss and the case of small hits in the final fluctuation of the short-time mode, and it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence of the small hits, so the player's feeling of discouragement in the case of the small hits Can be relaxed.

  In other words, even if a small hit occurs due to the final change in the short-time mode, the player only shifts to the normal mode after the small hit gaming state, so that the player feels that it has shifted to a disadvantageous state even though a small hit has occurred. The feeling of discouragement is great because of the feeling. However, if the effect is the same as in the case of a loss, it is possible to prevent the user from being aware that a small hit has occurred, and to reduce the feeling of discouragement.

  Further, if the execution time of the small hit gaming state is sufficiently short as in the conventional gaming machine, the small hit gaming state can be accommodated in the same time as the stop time in the case of a loss. However, in order to make the game diverse, there are various variations in the opening mode of the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state, and in order to match the opening operation of the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state, When the number of opening operations of the special variable winning device 38 in the winning game state increases, the execution time of the small hit gaming state becomes longer, and it becomes difficult to fit the small hit gaming state in the same time as the stop time in the case of a loss. . Therefore, as in the present embodiment, in the final variation, the mode end effect is performed for a time longer than the execution time of the special figure variation display game in the variation before the final variation. Is also possible to fit within the same time.

Based on the above, based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), a variable display game is displayed in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which the special variable winning device 38 is opened when the game result is a special result,
The starting port is provided with a normal variation winning device 37 capable of changing the state between a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easier to win than the closed state,
A specific game state generation control capable of generating a specific game state that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to an open state over a period of executing a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game state. Means (game control device 100);
A small hit game generating means (game control device 100) for generating a small hit game state in which the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened without the operation of a condition device based on the fact that the variable display game has a small hit result. When,
Effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect displayed on the display device 41,
The production control means includes
When the final game, which is a variable display game that is the final game in the specific gaming state, is out of play, an end notification effect is provided to notify the end of the specific gaming state in the final game,
When the result is a small hit in the final game, the end notification effect is performed over the final game and the small hit gaming state.

In addition, an execution time determining means (game control device 100) for determining the execution time of the variable display game is provided,
The execution time determining means is
The execution time of the final game when the result of the final game is off;
The execution time is determined so that the time obtained by adding the execution time of the small hit gaming state to the execution time of the final game when the result of the final game is a small hit is the same time. It becomes.

  If the result is out of place due to the final change in the short-time mode, the change time is 2.0 seconds, the stop time is 9.1 seconds, and 0.6 seconds before the end and 0.6 seconds before the end of the stop time. You may make it perform the symbol display which stops and displays a result aspect, and perform a mode end effect during the remaining stop time. In this way, the identification information can be stopped instead of a temporary stop during the mode end effect even in the case of a loss, and can be made the same as in the case of the small hit, so that the occurrence of the small hit is not conscious. Can be. When the identification information is stopped instead of temporarily stopping during the mode end effect, the result mode may be displayed at the center of the display device 41, and then the mode end effect may be performed. Furthermore, when the result is a small hit in the final change in the time reduction mode, the stop result mode of the decoration special figure change display game may be the result mode at the time of losing.

That is, the execution time determining means is
Fluctuation time determining means (game control device 100) for determining a variation time for variably displaying the identification information;
Stop time determining means (game control device 100) for determining a stop time for displaying the result,
The stop time determining means is
When the result of the final game is out of place, the stop time of the final game is extended beyond the stop time other than the final game,
The execution time of the final game when the result of the final game is off;
The time obtained by adding the execution time of the small hit gaming state to the execution time of the final game when the result of the final game is a small hit may be the same time.

  Next, the control regarding the instruction | indication of the launch direction of a game ball is demonstrated. In the case of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is not so-called left-handed that causes the game ball to flow down to the left game area which is the left area of the center case 40 in the game area 32 where the game ball flows down to the start winning opening 36. It is configured not to win. In addition, the normal variation winning device 37 and the special variation winning device 38 must be right-handed so that the game ball flows down to the right game region which is the right region of the center case 40 in the game region 32 where the game ball flows down. It is configured not to win. Therefore, right-handed is advantageous for the player during the short-time state and the special game state based on the 16R jackpot.

  Left-handed is advantageous for the player in states other than the short-time state, special game state, and small hit game state. It is to be noted that the Koatari game state based on the special game state and Koatari based on the 4R big hit, but right-handed there is a slight advantage for the player, also hit either for winning is not expected most of the game ball There is almost nothing.

  As described above, since the hitting method advantageous to the player varies depending on the situation, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the left-handed hitting is advantageous to the player, the game ball is detected at the general start gate 34. That is, when right-handed is detected, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), guidance display that prompts the display device 41 to left-hand is performed as position designation guidance notification. Conversely, when a right ball is advantageous to the player and a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 36, that is, when a left ball is detected, the display device 41 is hit right as a position designation guidance notification. A guidance display prompting the user to perform is displayed.

  That is, the position designation guidance notification is performed based on the fact that the launch direction advantageous for the player set according to the gaming state by the gaming machine 10 and the actual game ball detection result do not match. In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the start winning opening 36 is configured so as not to win if it is not left-handed, and to the normal variable winning device 37 or special variable winning device 38 unless it is right-handed. Based on these winning detections, it can be determined whether the player is left-handed or right-handed.

  Also, the firing direction that is advantageous for the player set according to the gaming state by the gaming machine 10 is a short-time state, a special gaming state based on the 16R big hit, a special gaming state based on the 4R big hit, a small hit gaming state, and any of these. It is set from the gaming state such as no state. More specifically, it is right-handed when it is a short-time state or a special game state based on 16R jackpot. In addition, if it is neither the short-time state, the special game state, or the small hit game state, it is left-handed. Further, in the case of the special gaming state based on the 4R big hit or the small hit gaming state, the firing direction in the gaming state is determined based on the gaming state after the end.

  Further, the firing direction that is advantageous for the player set by the gaming machine 10 according to the gaming state is also output to the outside as a firing position designation signal. This firing position designation signal is a test fire test signal, which can be output to the test fire testing device by the CPU 111A via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. When the game state is a right-handed game, it is set to the High level.

  FIG. 30 shows a timing chart for explaining the change of the test test signal. In this example, first, it is a state that is not in a time-short state (no power transmission support), and the launch position designation signal is at a low level indicating that it is a game state in which it is left-handed. In this state, since the player makes a left strike, the game ball wins the start winning opening 36, and the special figure 1 variable display game is executed.

  Then, when the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a small hit, the small hit gaming state is started (T1). In the small hit gaming state, the special variable winning device 38 is opened, but almost no winning of the game ball can be expected. Therefore, the firing position designation signal is a low level indicating the firing direction according to the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state. Is maintained.

  Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game whose result is 16R big hit is started (T2). As will be described later, in this special figure 1 fluctuation display game, even if a right hand is detected from a predetermined time before the fluctuation stop (here, 5 seconds before), the position designation guidance notification is not performed. When the special figure 1 variable display game is finished and the special game state is started, the firing position designation signal is changed to a high level indicating that the game state is a right-handed game state (T3). The setting of the launch position designation signal is performed together with the setting of the start of the special gaming state based on the 16R jackpot in the special figure display processing (see FIG. 18). When this special game state ends, the time-short state (with normal power support) is entered, so that the launch position designation signal is maintained at the high level even after the special game state is ended (T4).

  Here, since the special game state has occurred in the left-handed state, the special figure 2 start memory has not yet been generated at the end of the special game state, and the special figure 1 variable display game is played at the end of the special game state. Be started. The special figure 1 variable display game results in a small hit, and accordingly, the small hit gaming state is started (T5). In this small hit gaming state, the firing position designation signal is maintained at a high level indicating the firing direction according to the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state.

  After that, in the special figure 2 variable display game, a small hit is made and the small hit gaming state is started (T6), but here also the firing position designation signal indicates the firing direction according to the gaming state after the end of the small hit gaming state. The high level shown is maintained. Furthermore, in the special figure 2 variable display game, the 16R normal big hit occurs and the special gaming state is started (T7). Since the game state is a right-handed game state during the special game state and after the end of the special game state, the firing position designation signal is maintained at the high level.

  Then, when the special time variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times without causing a big hit and the short-time state (Fuden Electric Power Support) is completed, the game is a left-handed game state, so the firing position designation signal is switched from High to Low. (T8). The setting of the launch position designation signal is performed together with the setting of the end of the short-time state in the high-probability fluctuation number updating process (step A736, see FIG. 19) in the special chart display process.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart illustrating the transmission timing of a command related to position designation guidance notification. During a period in which the firing position designation signal is at a low level, that is, in a gaming state in which the player is left-handed, a game ball wins a normal start gate 34 disposed in the right area of the gaming area 32 and the gate switch 34a. When the game ball is detected (timing T11, T12, T16), a left-handed instruction notification command for instructing a so-called left-handed shot to launch the game ball aiming at the left side region of the game region 32 is transmitted. ing. When this left-handed instruction notification command is transmitted, for example, the speaker 19a, 19b outputs a sound indicating that the left-handed instruction is given, or the left-handed instruction is given to the display screen of the display device 41. It has come to be.

  On the other hand, during a period in which the launch position designation signal is maintained at the high level, that is, in a gaming state in which the player hits the right, a game ball is won at the start winning opening 36 and the game ball is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a. Then (timing T14), a right-handed instruction notification command for instructing a right-handed shot for launching a game ball aiming at the right region of the game region 32 is transmitted.

  When this right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted, for example, a sound indicating that the right-handed instruction is instructed by the speakers 19a and 19b is output as the position designation guidance notification, or a guidance display for instructing right-handed on the display screen of the display device 41. Has been made. As a result, a player who has not been able to grasp the flow area of the gaming ball that would be in an advantageous state may suffer a disadvantage, but the appropriate flow area of the game ball may be notified according to the gaming state. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  In addition, although the trigger which performs position designation guidance alerting | reporting was the detection of the game ball in the usual start gate 34 or the start winning opening 36, other triggers may be used. In other words, when a right-handed strike is advantageous for the player, a winning entry to a winning entrance that cannot be won by right-handed is detected, or when a left-handed strike is advantageous for the player, a left-handed winning entrance cannot be entered. It is sufficient to use a case where a winning is detected as an opportunity. For example, a winning in a predetermined general winning opening 35 may be used as a trigger.

  The position designation guidance notification described above is for notifying the player of how to strike, but depending on the timing of notification, the player may be confused. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes 16R big hit, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time (T21 to T22), temporarily stopped in the result mode of 16R normal big hit (T22), At least 16R is usually a big hit. Further, re-variation is performed to perform a re-lottery effect that is an effect of notifying whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit is made (T22 to T23). In this example, a 16R big hit is generated in the left-handed gaming state, and the launch position designation signal changes from Low to High with the start of the special gaming state (T24).

  At the time of the temporary stop, the player recognizes that it is a 16R big hit and recognizes that it will shift to a special game state in which he will make a right turn later. There is a case. However, since it is at the start of the special gaming state that the right-handed hitting method for the player in the gaming machine is set at the start of the special gaming state, the normal drawing start gate is displayed in the symbol display time during which the redrawing effect and the result mode are stopped and displayed. When a game ball is detected at 34, it is normally an execution target of position designation guidance notification. If the position designation guidance notification is performed at this timing, even if the player who has made a right turn returns to the left hand according to the position designation guidance notification, the player immediately enters a special gaming state and makes a right turn. Becomes useless movement.

  Therefore, in the special figure fluctuation display game that generates a special game state that is a 16R big hit, the special figure fluctuation display game ends (T24) from the temporary stop point (T22) that is a predetermined time before the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. ) To restrict position designation guidance notification. Thereby, even if a game ball is detected at the normal start gate 34 between the temporary stop and the end of the special figure change display game, the position designation guidance notification is not performed.

  The start of the period for restricting the position designation guidance notification is not limited to the temporary stop of the big hit result mode. Although it is preferable to restrict the position designation guidance notification from the time when the player knows that the right-handed movement is advantageous, it may be before or after this. Regardless of the contents of the production, the position is designated from a predetermined time before the game ball launch position advantageous to the player is changed (for example, at the start of a variable display game in which the launch position is changed). You may make it regulate guidance information.

  Furthermore, not only when shifting to the right hand, but also when shifting to the left hand, the position designation guidance notification may be similarly restricted from a predetermined time before the transition. For example, if you set a predetermined time before the end of the short-time state, or if you set a special result that does not cause a time-short state, clearly notify whether or not you will be in the short-time state for a predetermined time before the end of the special gaming state based on the special result The predetermined time before the end of the special game state corresponds to the special game state. That is, it is only necessary to restrict the position designation guidance notification from a predetermined time before the game ball launch position advantageous to the player is changed.

  In addition, in the special hit state based on the small hit game state or the 4R big hit, since the player can hardly expect the winning of the game ball to the special variable winning device 38, the player may select either the right hit or the left hit. You may make it regulate a position designation guidance alerting | reporting.

Next, the process for performing or restricting the position designation guidance notification as described above will be described.
[Normal game processing]
First, the details of the usual game process (step S110) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the ordinary game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a and the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the usual game process timer has become “0” (step B4).

  When the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4; Y), that is, when it is determined that the time has expired or has already expired, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the ordinary game process number. A process of setting the usual game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and a process (step B6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, a subroutine call is made according to the usual game process number (step B7).

In step B7, if the usual game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the usual figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the usual figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A usual-day process (step B8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “1” in step B7, a usual figure changing process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure display process is performed.

If the normal game processing number is “2” in step B7, if the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the setting of the open time of the normal power according to whether or not the time is short is set. Or, a process for displaying a normal diagram (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the process for normal maps is performed.
Also, if the usual game process number is “3” in step B7, the usual process for setting the information necessary to continue the usual process or to perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Processing (step B11) is performed.

If the normal game process number is “4” in step B7, the general electric power remaining ball process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the normal game end process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “5” in step B7, the usual figure end process (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure process is performed.

Then, after preparing a general pattern fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B15) ) To complete the usual game process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the usual game process timer is not “0” (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101). If there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a game state in which the player makes a right-handed game (step B102). The right-handed gaming state is, for example, a special gaming state based on 16R jackpot or a short-time state (under normal power support), and is a state in which the state is set to High with reference to an area for setting the state of the launch position designation signal. If there is, it can be determined that the game state is a right-handed game. Note that the special game state based on 4R big hit and the small hit game state based on the small hit can hardly be included in the game state to hit the right because it is almost impossible to win a game ball, but in the game state to hit the left Except for the case of the small hit that occurred, it is preferable to include it in the game state in which the player strikes to the right because it will be in a short time state later.

  When the game state is a right-handed game (step B102; Y), the number of common chart holds is acquired, and it is determined whether the number of common chart holds is less than an upper limit (eg, “4”) (step B108). If it is not a right-handed gaming state (step B102; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure is changing, that is, whether or not the special figure changing display game is in the changing time (step B103).

  When the special figure is not changing (step B103; N), a left-handed instruction command is prepared (step B106), and after performing the production command setting process (step B107), the number of common drawings held is obtained and It is determined whether the number of holds is less than the upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step B108). If the special figure is changing (step B103; Y), it is determined whether the special figure changing display game that is a big hit is changing (step B104).

  If the special figure change display game that is a big hit is not changing (step B104; N), the process proceeds to step B106. If the special figure change display game that is a big hit is changing (step B104; Y), it is determined whether the remaining change time is 5 seconds or more (step B105). When the remaining fluctuation time is 5 seconds or more (step B105; Y), the process proceeds to step B106. If the remaining fluctuation time is not 5 seconds or more (step B105; N), the process proceeds to step B108. That is, when the remaining fluctuation time is not 5 seconds or longer, the position designation guidance notification for instructing left-handed is not performed.

  Then, if the number of reserved symbols is less than the upper limit (step B108; Y), the number of reserved symbols is updated by 1 (step B109), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the updated number of reserved symbols Is calculated (step B110). The winning random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit random number storage area (step B111), the winning symbol random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit symbol random number storage area (step B112), and gate switch monitoring processing is performed. Exit.

  Further, when it is determined in step B101 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; N), or when it is determined in step B108 that the number of pending drawings is not less than the upper limit value (step B108; N), The gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

[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. 35, 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 the game state is a right-handed game (step A104).

  If it is determined in step A104 that the gaming state is not right-handed (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 game state is right-handed (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. Do.

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 start opening (step A111; N), the start opening 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 has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, 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 unauthorized power transmission (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (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.

  In the above-described starter switch monitoring process, as in the gate switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 34, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the right-handed instruction notification command is not set and the position designation guidance notification is performed. You may not be broken. That is, the right-handed instruction notification command is not set if it is a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) a timing at which there is a possibility of entering a left-handed gaming state.

  In addition, in the state where the position designation guidance notification is restricted, the position designation guidance notification is restricted by not configuring the right-handed instruction notification command and the left-handed instruction notification command transmitted by the game control device 100. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the game control device 100 outputs these commands without being restricted, but in the effect control device 300, when the position designation guidance notification is restricted, the command is discarded (ignored) to specify the position. You may comprise so that guidance alerting | reporting may not be performed.

From the above, in the gaming machine in which the player can change the flow position of the game ball in the game area 32,
In the gaming state,
A first gaming state (a gaming state in which the player strikes left), which is advantageous to the player when the game ball is caused to flow down to one side (left side) of the gaming area 32;
A second gaming state (a gaming state in which the player strikes to the right) that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is caused to flow down to the other side (right side) of the gaming area 32,
A first game ball detecting means (start winning port 36) capable of detecting a game ball flowing down one side (left side) of the game area 32;
A second game ball detecting means (normal start gate 34) capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the other side (right side) of the game area 32;
When a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means during the first game state, the game ball is guided to flow down to one side of the game area, while during the second game state. Guidance means (effect control device 300) for guiding the game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when a game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means;
It will be equipped with.

  Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the launch position of the game ball that is in a state where a game value can be given to the player, and to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  In addition, an output means (game control device 100) is provided that outputs a specific signal (launch position designation signal) that identifies a flow area of a game ball that is advantageous to the player to the outside of the gaming machine.

  Therefore, since it is possible to specify the launch position of the game ball that can give the game value to the player outside the game machine, it is possible to efficiently perform the inspection of the game machine.

In addition, when a variable display game for displaying the identification information in a variable manner is executed, and the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined result mode, the player changes the flow position of the game ball in the game area 32. In gaming machines that can give gaming value to the player by
In the gaming state,
A first gaming state (a left-handed gaming state) capable of satisfying the starting condition of the variable display game by causing a game ball to flow down to one side (left side) of the gaming area 32;
When the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined result mode, a second game state (a right-handed game) in which a game value can be given by causing a game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area 32. State), and
A first game ball detecting means (start winning port 36) capable of detecting a game ball flowing down one side (left side) of the game area 32;
A second game ball detecting means (normal start gate 34) capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the other side (right side) of the game area;
When a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means during the first game state, the game ball is guided to flow down to one side of the game area, while during the second game state. Guidance means (effect control device 300) for guiding the game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when a game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means;
With
When the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined result mode, even if a game ball is detected by the second game ball detecting unit during the execution of the variable display game, the guidance unit performs guidance. It will be that there is not.

  Therefore, if you make a right-hand hit just before the big hit starts, the big hit will start right after the left-handed instruction is given, and the right-handed instruction will be given, and the player will be confused and the interest will be reduced. Can be prevented.

  Conventionally, the launch operation unit (handle) of the gaming machine 10 is fixed by a fixing member, and a ground member such as a metal piece is connected to the touch switch in the operation unit 24 so that the player does not touch the operation unit 24. There were players who played games by firing game balls. For this reason, a plurality of gaming machines are secured by a single player, which sometimes hinders the implementation of fair games. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to prevent a single player from securing a plurality of gaming machines and playing a game.

  However, according to the present invention, when the game ball flowing down the other side of the game area 32 is detected by the game ball detection means during the right-handed game state, the position designation guidance notification is performed. When a game is played by connecting the ground member to the touch switch in the operation unit 24, position designation guidance notification is frequently performed during the right-handed gaming state, which is inconvenient to the staff of the game store and surrounding players. It is possible to notify a gaming machine in which a fair game is being performed, and to prevent an unfair game from being performed. In addition, in the gaming machine in which countermeasures against unfair gaming are taken, it is configured to output to the outside of the gaming machine 10 a position designation signal that can specify the flow direction of the gaming ball in which the player is in an advantageous state. It is possible to easily inspect whether or not there is.

  Next, control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control apparatus 300 will be described. Control processing by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes main processing shown in FIG. 36 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 36, 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).

  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, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process. In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a process of changing the effect contents is performed.

  Then, hall / player setting mode processing is performed for accepting operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating the random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed (step C11), and a command received from the game control device 100 is analyzed and a response is received ( Step C12) is performed.

  Next, a scenario setting process (step C13) and a motion control process (step C14) for controlling the progress of the production are performed, the drawing command is edited and transmitted (step C15), and the drawing command preparation end is set. (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 sound output from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b), the decoration for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the progress notification device 600. Control processing (step C20), movable body control processing (step C21) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the processing for clearing WDT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 37 shows the received command check process (step C12) 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 C31), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C32). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C32; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C32; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C33).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C34), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C35), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C36). 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 C36 that command copying for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C36; N), the process returns to step C34. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C36; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C37), and the received command analysis process (step C38) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C39), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C40). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C40; N), the process returns to step C37. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C40; 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. 38 shows the received command analysis process (step C38) 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 C51), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C52). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C52; Y), it is determined whether or not ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C53).

  If it is determined in step C52 that MODE and ACT are not in the normal range (step C52; N), or if it is determined in step C53 that the ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C53; N), reception is performed. The command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in step C53 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C53; Y), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of a single-shot command such as a pending number command or an error command (step S53). C54). 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 C54; Y), the single command processing (step C55) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C54 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C54; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the symbol command (step C56). 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). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C56; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C57) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C56 that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C56; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of variable commands (step C58). 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 C58; Y), the variable command process (step C59) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C58 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C58; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C60). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C60; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C61) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C60 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C60; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetched symbol command (step C62). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C62; Y), the pre-read symbol system command process (step C62) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C62 that MODE is not within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C62; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the pre-read variation command (step C64). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C64; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C65) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C64 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C64; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the test mode command (step C66). The test mode system command is a command (including a command for instructing a shift to the test mode) for instructing an operation in the test mode. Test mode has nothing to do with gaming in the market, but before the gaming machine is shipped, whether various devices (display, sound, LED, motor, solenoid, etc. controlled by the production control device) operate normally This is one of the modes of the production control device that makes it possible to check the game, and is a mode different from the normal gaming state.

  If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the test mode command (step C66; Y), the test mode command processing (step C67) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated. If it is determined in step C66 that MODE is not within the range of the test mode command (step C66; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  In the single-shot command processing (step C55), 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 beforehand of whether or not (or what kind of variation pattern is to be achieved) with a predetermined reliability, an effect such as a decoration special drawing start storage display or the like is performed in a different manner from the normal. 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. 39 shows symbol system command processing (step C57) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this symbol system command processing, first, a special symbol type corresponding to MODE (either special graph 1 or special graph 2) is set (step C71), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C72), and the symbol system command processing ends.

  The symbol type is a symbol category such as an off symbol, a 16R probability variable big hit symbol, a 16R normal big hit symbol, a 4R probability variable big hit 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. 40 shows the variable command process (step C59) in the received command analysis process described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C81). 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 C71 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C81; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When the special figure type is not yet determined (step C81; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C82), and the variation command and the symbol type are determined. It is determined whether they are inconsistent (step C83).

  If the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C83; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C83; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C84). The symbol type means a symbol category, and examples of the symbol type include an off symbol, a 16R probability variable big hit symbol, a 16R normal big hit symbol, a 4R probability variable big hit symbol, and a small hit symbol. 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 C84), 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. And the variation production setting process which sets the information for performing the production | generation according to a fluctuation command is performed (step C85).

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C86). 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 C87), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation production setting processing]
41 and 42 show the changing effect setting process (step C85) 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 C91). If the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C91; Y), the first half notice group address table corresponding to the model code and special figure type set at that time and the presentation mode at that time is set. (Step C92). 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 a game mode managed by the production control device 300 (in this embodiment, a game mode command is also sent from the game control device 100). There are a probability change mode, a time reduction mode and a latent mode. 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 MODE and special figure type holds is acquired (step C93). 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 group table (step C96).

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C91; N), the first half notice group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, production mode and symbol type set at that time is set. (Step C94). Then, referring to the first half notice distribution 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 C95), and the first half notice distribution group table is used to change the first half. The lottery for the advance notice appearing is performed (step C96).

  Next, from Step C97 to Step C99, a notice 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, a second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, presentation mode and symbol type set at that time is set (step C97). 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 acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C98), 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 C99).

  Thereafter, a basic BGM number (basic BGM song number) and a decoration number (a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp) corresponding to the effect mode are set. 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 C96 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 or not the first half variation type is pseudo-continuous 3 (step C101), if it is not pseudo-continuous 3 (step C101; N), notice distribution is performed for other first-half variation types, and the process proceeds to step C106. If it is pseudo-ream 3 (step C101; Y), it is determined whether the notice type is a selected pseudo-ream (step C102). 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 C102; N), the process for another notice type is performed, and the process proceeds to step C106. When the notice type is selected pseudo-continuous (step C102; Y), the scenario layer number 6 is prepared (step C103), and the scenario table of the selected pseudo-continuous PB effect is prepared (step C104). Further, scenario data setting processing is performed (step C105), and the process proceeds to step C106. 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 C106, it is determined whether the special figure type is special figure 2 fluctuation. In the case of special figure 2 fluctuation (step C106; Y), special figure 2 reservation scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is set (step C107). 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 C108). 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 C106 (step C106; N), special figure 1 holding scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 1 holding number is set (step C109), and the special figure 1 starting storage is supported. 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 C110), and information related to the variation of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game by the 4th symbol is set.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the MODE data (first half variation pattern data) is a pseudo-continuous three variation (step C111). When MODE is not pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C111; N), processing corresponding to the other first-half variation pattern omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting processing is terminated. If MODE is a pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C111; Y), it is determined whether the ACT data (second-half variation pattern data) is out of SP4 (step C112).

  The SP4 deviation is a variation pattern in which a special 4 reach that results in a deviation is executed. When the ACT data is out of SP4 (step C112; Y), SP4 performs out-of-range setting processing (step C113), and the variation effect setting processing ends. If the ACT data does not deviate from SP4 (step C112; N), it is determined whether the ACT data deviates from SP3 (step C114).

  If the ACT data is out of SP3 (step C114; Y), SP3 is out of setting processing (step C115), and the variation effect setting processing is terminated. If the ACT data does not deviate from SP3 (step C114; N), processing for other variation patterns omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting processing ends.

  In the setting process (for example, step C113 or C115) corresponding to the variation pattern performed when MODE is a pseudo-continuous 3 variation (step C111; 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 SP4 misalignment setting process, two patterns are set for the case where the SP4 reach is made via the pseudo-ream and the case where the SP4 reach is made not via the pseudo-ream. A pattern to be executed is selected according to the presence or absence of 29 operations.

[Scenario data setting processing]
FIG. 43A shows the scenario data setting process (step C105) in the above-described variation effect setting process. This scenario data setting process is common to various effects, and there are many steps for executing this scenario data setting process in other routines (for example, SP4 deviation setting process described later). To do. All the steps described as “scenario data setting process” perform the process shown in FIG.

  In this scenario data setting process, a process of setting scenario control data for production is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43B, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with a scenario management storage area called “scenario management registration address area” and “scenario management area”. Among these, the scenario management area includes a scenario timer area for storing a scenario timer value, a PB timer area for storing a PB timer (push button timer) value, and a PB detection flag (push button detection flag). ) And a scenario data table area for storing the address of the scenario data table.

  In addition, there are scenario management areas having the same structure corresponding to each scenario layer, and here there are eight scenario layers, so there are also eight scenario management areas (scenario management areas 0 to 7). For example, in the process for preparing the scenario layer number 6 in step C103 described above, in order to specify one of the plurality of scenario management areas as described above, a scenario management area (hereinafter, referred to as a scenario management area corresponding to the prepared scenario layer number). The start address of the corresponding scenario management area is set.

  The scenario management registration address area is an area for storing the start address of the scenario management area for each scenario layer. In this example, since there are eight scenario layers, eight corresponding start addresses (scenario layer) 8 addresses for storing addresses for 0 to addresses for scenario layer 7).

  As shown in FIG. 43A, in the scenario data setting process, first, it is determined whether the address of the prepared scenario table (for example, one prepared in step C104 or the like) is NULL (step C121). If the prepared scenario table address is NULL (step C121; Y), NULL is written into the area of the scenario management registration address corresponding to the scenario layer (step C127), and the scenario data setting process is terminated. As a result, the control by the scenario layer is released.

  On the other hand, if the address of the prepared scenario table is not NULL (step C121; N), the start address of the scenario management area corresponding to the prepared scenario layer number is set (step C122). Next, the start address of the scenario management area set in the immediately preceding step C122 is stored (that is, written) in the scenario management registration address area corresponding to the prepared scenario layer number.

  Thereafter, the value of the scenario timer in the corresponding scenario management area is cleared to 0 (step C124), and the value of the PB timer in the corresponding scenario management area is cleared to 0 (step C125). Note that the value of the PB detection flag in the corresponding scenario management area may be cleared, but it may be cleared when necessary (when PB detection is started), so the value of the PB detection flag is set here. Absent. Next, the address of the prepared scenario data table (for example, prepared in step C104) is saved in the scenario data table area of the corresponding scenario management area (step C126), and the scenario data setting process is terminated. .

  According to the above scenario data setting process, the scenario control data for the production to be executed is set in the scenario management registration address area and the scenario management area corresponding to the prepared scenario layer number. For example, in steps C103 to C105, the top address of the scenario management area 6 is set as the scenario layer 6 address in the scenario management registration address area, and the scenario of the selected pseudo-continuous PB effect is set in the scenario data table area of the scenario management area 6 The table address is set.

[SP4 deviation setting processing]
FIG. 44 shows the SP4 deviation setting process (step C113) in the above-described variation effect setting process. In the SP4 deviation setting process, first, a reach + 1 deviation symbol generation flag is prepared (step C131), and a stop symbol setting process is performed (step C132). As a result, when the stop order is left, right, and middle, the result mode is the last for the symbols (left, right symbols) that form the reach, such as “232” or “787”. The stop pattern (medium symbol) is set to a result mode in which the symbol becomes the next symbol in the change order.

  Next, the address (scenario table name) of the scenario table corresponding to the ACT, the first half type of change, and the prefetch information is saved in the symbol change scenario table area (step C133). The symbol variation scenario table area is a storage area in the RAM of the effect control apparatus 300 that temporarily stores the address of the symbol variation scenario table to be used in the future, and includes a left symbol area, a right symbol area, and a middle symbol. In addition, each symbol area is divided into 1st (early), 2nd (first half), and 3rd (second half) areas, and a total of nine areas for storing the addresses of one scenario table (= 3) × 3)

  On the other hand, in the PROM 321 of the production control device 300, a table (hereinafter referred to as a symbol variation list table) for selecting a scenario table for symbol variation according to the command received from the game control device 100 and the first variation type is read ahead. It is registered for each information and each command (each ACT data). Here, first select the symbol variation list table corresponding to the pre-read information and the ACT, then select a setting pattern corresponding to the first variation type from a plurality of setting patterns in the selected symbol variation list table, The scenario table address of the selected setting pattern is saved in the symbol variation scenario table area.

  In the present embodiment, the period of the movement of the symbol within the first half variation time is “early” (1st), and the remaining period within the first half variation time is “first half” (2nd). Even if the same first half variation time, the movement of the symbol may be scrolled down as it is or hopped up once (a kind of notice), so that the movement does not go all the way "early + first half = first half fluctuation" It is the composition. The second half fluctuation time is “second half” (3rd). Also, in this embodiment, in this way, the contents of the effects are set for each period obtained by dividing the effects at the time of special figure variation into a plurality of times, and the entire effects at the time of special figure change are combined as the contents of the effects of each period. It is a combination formula. This has the advantage that the total amount of data that must be stored in the nonvolatile memory for storing control data (PROM 321 in this example) is reduced. That is, for example, if all tables are prepared for each production content that has a slightly different movement, the amount of data becomes enormous, but such a combination improves the problem.

  Next, scenario layer number 0 is prepared (step C134), the address of the background scenario table corresponding to the current game mode and prefetch information is prepared (step C135), and scenario data setting processing is performed based on these data. Perform (Step C136). Further, scenario layer number 2 is prepared (step C137), the left symbol scenario table address is loaded from the symbol variation scenario table area described above and prepared (step C138), and scenario data setting processing is performed based on these data. (Step C139).

  Thereafter, scenario layer number 3 is prepared (step C140), the right symbol scenario table address is loaded from the symbol variation scenario table area described above and prepared (step C141), and scenario data setting processing is performed based on these data. (Step C142). Next, scenario layer number 4 is prepared (step C143), the middle symbol scenario table address is loaded from the symbol variation scenario table area described above and prepared (step C144), and scenario data setting is performed based on these data. Processing is performed (step C145).

  Then, scenario layer number 7 is prepared (step C146), and a fourth symbol scenario table is prepared (step C147). The fourth symbol scenario table prepared at this time is selected based on the information set in steps C108 and C110. Thereafter, scenario data setting processing is performed based on these data (step C148), and the SP4 deviation setting processing is terminated.

  According to the above SP4 reach deviation setting process, the scenario layer (in this case, scenario layers 0, 2, 3, and 7) that requires setting of scenario control data in the case of SP4 deviation fluctuation is performed. In the scenario table set in the SP4 deviation setting process, the pseudo-continuous notice generation route that is a pattern that becomes SP4 reach through the pseudo-ream and the SP0 that is a pattern that becomes SP4 reach without going through the pseudo-ream. Two patterns of system reach development routes are defined, and one of the patterns is executed depending on whether or not the player's performance button 25 or touch panel 29 is operated.

[Scenario setting process]
FIG. 45 shows the scenario setting process (step C13) in the main process described above. In this scenario setting process, first, the address of the scenario management registration address area 0 which is the scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 0 (scenario layer number 0) is prepared (step C151), and the scenario analysis process is performed (step C151). Step C152). Here, “preparing an address area” means preparing an address of the address area itself in order to read data set in the address area in a later process.

  Similarly, for each of the scenario management areas 1 to 7 (scenario layer numbers 1 to 7), prepare the address of the scenario management registration address area that is the scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area (scenario layer number). Then, scenario analysis processing is performed (steps C153 to C166), and the scenario setting processing is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, there are eight scenario layers as described above, and the scenario layer numbers are 0-7. Of these eight scenario layers, scenario layer 0 is basically for the background, scenario layer 1 is for the cut-in notice character, scenario layer 2 is for the left symbol, and scenario layer 3 is For the right symbol, the scenario layer 4 is for the middle symbol, the scenario layer 5 is for holding, the scenario layer 6 is for the notice character, and the scenario layer 7 is for the fourth symbol.

  However, it is not restricted to this aspect. For example, in the present embodiment, the flowchart has eight scenario layers, but the number of scenario layers is not limited to this. In particular, the layers used for backgrounds and notices are increased or decreased depending on the model specifications, and in this embodiment, description is limited to as few as possible. Further, the control target of each scenario layer is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various allocations are possible. For example, scenario layer 0 is for background, scenario layer 1 is for left symbol, scenario layer 2 is for right symbol, scenario layer 3 is for middle symbol, and scenario layer 4 is for notice 1. The scenario layer 5 is for the notice 2, the scenario layer 6 is for holding, and the scenario layer 7 is for the fourth symbol.

  As described above, the scenario management registration address area is provided for each scenario layer, and when there is something to be controlled, the corresponding scenario management registration address area X (X = 0 to 7). If the address of the scenario management area is stored and there is nothing to control, the corresponding scenario management registration address area X is set to NULL. For example, since no hold display is performed in a movie waiting for a customer, an address (scenario management area 0 address) is set in the background area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 0). However, NULL is set in the reserved area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 5).

[Scenario analysis processing]
46 and 47 show the scenario analysis processing (steps C152, C154, C156, C158, C160, C162, C164, and C166) in the scenario setting processing described above. In this scenario analysis process, first, the loop end flag brk is cleared to 0 (step C171), and the data (scenario management) set in the prepared scenario management registration address area X (X is one of 0 to 7). The address of area X or NULL is loaded (step C172).

  Here, the “prepared scenario management registration address area X” is, for example, the address area (scenario management address area) prepared in the immediately preceding step C151 when this routine is executed in the above-described step C152. If this routine is executed in step C154 described above, it is the address area (scenario management registration address area 1) prepared in step C153 immediately before that, and other cases are also possible. Similarly, it was prepared in the previous step.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data at the loaded address is NULL (step C173). If it is NULL (step C173; Y), the scenario analysis process is terminated because control is unnecessary. If it is not NULL (step C173; N), if the scenario timer value in the scenario management area at the address loaded in step C172 is not 0, −1 is updated (step C174), and the scenario timer value is greater than 0. Is determined (step C175).

  If the scenario timer value is greater than 0 (step C175; Y), the scenario analysis process is terminated because the time has not yet been reached. When the scenario timer value is 0 or less (step C175; N), it is determined whether the PB timer value is 0 (step C176). Wait timer management is performed by these steps C174 and C175. In other words, only the time corresponding to the value of the scenario timer set in the scenario timer area in the target scenario management area (the scenario management area of the address loaded in step C172) is the target scenario table (in the target scenario management area). The operation of delaying the control progress of the scenario table at the address set in the scenario data table area is realized.

  Here, the “operation for delaying the control of the scenario table” means to wait for the progress of the scenario table (it does not proceed to the next line of the scenario table but waits there, and continues to produce at that time). . For example, in the eleventh line (// 10) in FIG. 62, since a constant wait code is set and the wait time value is (150), a time corresponding to 150 frames (one frame is 1/30 second). The operation proceeds to the next line after the lapse of the time, and this operation corresponds to “an operation to delay the control of the scenario table”.

  If the PB (push button) timer value (the value of the PB timer area in the scenario management area at the address loaded in step C172) is 0 (step C176; Y), the time is up, so the process proceeds to step C183. (See FIG. 47). If the PB timer value is not 0 (step C176; N), it is determined whether there is PB operation detection (step C177).

  Whether or not there is PB operation detection is determined by the presence or absence of the PB operation flag. The PB operation flag is a flag that is set when an operation corresponding to the operation requested in the effect is detected among the operations of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 in the effect button input process (step C9) in the main process. When this PB operation is detected (step C177; Y), the value at this point of the target PB timer (that is, the remaining time of the PB effective time when PB is pressed) is set in the PB effect remaining time region. Save (step C178). Thereby, the control progress of the scenario table can be delayed by the remaining time of the PB valid time, and the progress of the subsequent effects is not accelerated by the operation timing.

  Thereafter, the PB timer is cleared to 0 (step C179), the PB detection flag is set (step C180), and it is determined whether the PB timer value is greater than 0 (step C182). If there is no PB operation detection (step C177; N), the PB timer is updated by -1 (step C181), and it is determined whether the PB timer value is greater than 0 (step C182).

  If the PB timer value is larger than 0 (step C182; Y), the scenario analysis process is terminated because the PB operation is not detected and the time is not up. If the PB timer value is not greater than 0 (step C182; N), the process proceeds to step C183 (see FIG. 47) because the PB operation has been detected or timed up.

  According to the processing of steps C176 to C182, timer management for the PB valid time is performed. That is, when a PB timer value larger than 0 is set in the PB timer area in the target scenario management area (the scenario management area at the address loaded in step C172), this PB timer value is handled. The operation of delaying the control of the target scenario table (the scenario table of the address set in the scenario data table area in the target scenario management area) for the PB valid time is realized for the time to be set. Here, “the operation of delaying the control of the scenario table and providing the PB valid time” means that the value of the target PB timer is 0 (that is, the PB timer is timed up) or the PB is pressed. Until it is done, it means to wait for the progress of the scenario table (waiting there without proceeding to the next line of the scenario table, continuing to produce at that time).

  For example, in the third line (// 2) in FIG. 62, since the PB wait code is set and the valid time value is (150), this valid time value (150) is set in the PB timer and the PB operation is performed. If there is not, the valid time corresponding to a maximum of 150 frames stays in this line, and if there is a PB operation within this valid time, the process proceeds immediately to the next line. Thus, the valid time (PB The operation of waiting for the operation of the PB for the (valid time) corresponds to the “operation of providing the PB valid time by delaying the control progress of the scenario table”. However, when the value of the PB timer set in the PB timer area is 0 from the beginning, the process proceeds from step C176 to step C183 and the control proceeds immediately (the PB valid time in this case is 0 (none ). Since the PB valid time is provided in the case of a notice effect or the like, in other cases, the value of the PB timer area is set to 0 and no PB valid time is provided.

  In the processing after Step C183 shown in FIG. 47, control processing for the target scenario table is executed. First, the address of the scenario table is loaded from the scenario data table area in the target scenario management area (step C183). For example, when processing is performed for the scenario layer number 6 for the advance notice when the selected pseudo-ream is set, the address of the scenario table shown in FIG. 62 is loaded.

  Next, the operation code and operand of a specific line (specified line) of the scenario table specified by the loaded address are acquired. As described above, the scenario table has the opcode and operand data (scenario data) set in each line. For example, in the case of FIG. 62, if the target is the scenario management area 6 (scenario layer number 6) and the designated line is the first line, the “motion 8 registration code” as the opcode and the operand “from the first line of the scenario layer 6”. "Motion index No. (64)" is acquired.

  And the process according to the acquired opcode is performed. First, it is determined whether the operation code is a motion registration system (motion registration code) (step C185). If the opcode is a motion registration system (step C185; Y), a motion registration process is performed (step C186), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not a motion registration system (step C185; N), it is determined whether the operation code is a motion deletion system (motion deletion code) (step C187).

  If the opcode is a motion deletion system (step C187; Y), a motion deletion process is performed (step C188), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not a motion deletion system (step C187; N), it is determined whether the operation code is a constant weight (constant weight code) (step C189).

  If the opcode is a constant weight (step C189; Y), constant weight processing is performed (step C190), the loop end flag brk is set to 1 (step C191), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not a constant weight (step C189; N), it is determined whether the operation code is a variable weight (variable weight code) (step C192).

  When the opcode is a variable weight (step C192; Y), variable weight processing is performed (step C193), the loop end flag brk is set to 1 (step C194), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not a variable wait (step C192; N), it is determined whether the operation code is waiting for PB (PB waiting code) (step C195).

  If the opcode is waiting for PB (step C195; Y), PB waiting processing is performed (step C196), the loop end flag brk is set to 1 (step C197), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not waiting for PB (step C195; N), it is determined whether the operation code is a PB determination branch (PB determination branch code) (step C198).

  If the opcode is a PB determination branch (step C198; Y), a PB determination branch process is performed (step C199), and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code is not a PB determination branch (step C198; N), it is determined whether the operation code is ended (end code) (step C200).

  When the operation code is completed (step C200; Y), NULL is set in the current scenario management registration address area (step C201), the loop end flag brk is set to 1 (step C202), and the process proceeds to step C203. To do. As a result, the target scenario management area is not set and the scenario ends. If the operation code is not finished (step C200; N), processing corresponding to the other operation code types omitted here is performed, and the process proceeds to step C203. If the operation code does not correspond to any of the classifications, the scenario analysis process ends.

  In step C203, it is determined whether the value of the loop end flag “brk” is 1. When the value is 1 (step C203; Y), the scenario analysis process is ended. If it is not 1 (step C203; N), the process returns to step C183. For this reason, if the value of brk is set to 1 or NULL is set in the scenario management registration address area corresponding to the target scenario layer number in any of the processes of steps C186 to C202, The loop processing with C183 and C203 as loop ends is completed. Until the loop process is completed in this way, the address of the scenario data table area in the scenario management area (the address for designating the scenario table and its row) is appropriately changed, and the loop process is repeated until a series of steps are repeated. The production control is executed. The above subroutine group (steps C186 to C202) is an example, and changes depending on the specifications of the model.

[Motion registration process]
FIG. 48 shows the motion registration process (step C186) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this motion registration process, first, the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address specifying the next row of the table) and saved (step C211). This is an update process for advancing the designated line when the above-mentioned step C183 is executed next time to the next line, and by performing this update process, the designated line of the target scenario table becomes the next line. The above loop processing (steps C183 to C203) is repeated.

  Next, the motion management area address is loaded from the motion management registration address area corresponding to the opcode and prepared (step C212), and the contents of the motion management area are initialized (step C213).

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with motion management storage areas called “motion management registration address area” and “motion management area”. . Of these, the motion management area is the number of objects (maximum number) of objects that are subject to display control (not necessarily displayed on the screen) (for example, in the case of the left symbol, the next symbol, the current symbol, the previous symbol) 3), an area for displaying the number of frames, an area for storing the frame number indicating the number of frames processed (frame number area), and the number of rows in the motion table. An area for storing the command position indicating (command position area), and an area for storing the address data (corresponding to the motion index) indicating which table to use among a plurality of motion list tables (motion list) Table area) and display information areas corresponding to the number of displays.

  In addition, there is a motion management area of the same structure corresponding to the motion layers (in this example, there are motions 0 to 13) corresponding to the motion layers, and here there are 14 motion layers. There are 14 areas (motion management areas 0 to 13). Furthermore, 14 motion management registration address areas (motion layer 0 address to motion layer 13 address) correspond to the motion management area.

  That is, a plurality of motions can be controlled independently in one scenario, and a plurality of characters can be controlled by one motion. For example, in a normal symbol variation scenario, there are a left symbol motion, a middle symbol motion, a right symbol motion, and a fourth symbol motion, which are controlled independently. Further, for example, for the left symbol, three symbols of the next symbol, the current symbol, and the previous symbol can be displayed on one screen, so that the motion of the left symbol includes information corresponding to the three symbols.

  In step C212, in order to identify one of the plurality of motion management areas as described above, a motion management area (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding motion management area) corresponding to the motion layer number specified by the operation code is specified. The head address is read out from the corresponding motion management registration address area and prepared. In the present application, the motion layer number (0 to 13 in this example) is simply expressed as a motion number or used as a motion management area X (X is a number corresponding to the motion number). There is a case.

  In addition, there are as many display information areas as the number of displays (number of objects) in the motion management area, and each display information area has a display type, an effect type, an effect parameter, an x coordinate of the display upper left point, and an upper left display point. Y-coordinate, x-coordinate of display upper-right point, y-coordinate of display upper-right point, x-coordinate of display lower-left point, y-coordinate of display lower left point, image index, background color, foreground color, IPicture (I picture) only movie It includes an area for storing time frame count and behavior index data.

  Here, the display type is the type of the object (including information indicating whether it is a still image or a moving image (movie) and information indicating the type of movie (I picture or not)). The effect type is information indicating the type of effect (processing such as imparting transparency) to be added to the image. The effect parameter is a parameter of the effect (for example, transparency in the case of providing transparency). The x-coordinate and y-coordinate are data for specifying the display position of the image. Here, for the polygon display function (the function of displaying a solid as a polyhedron), three points of the display upper left point, the display upper right point, and the display lower left point There are coordinates. The image index is a number that identifies a still image or a movie. The frame count at the time of a moving picture of only IPicture is data indicating what frame data is IPicture (that is, I frame). The behavior index is an index for behavior (design replacement). Note that the behavior (design replacement) is to replace only the character (still image or moving image) at the same size and the same display position, and is different from the cut-in character replacement. In the cut-in character replacement, the size and display position of the character can be changed by the replacement.

  Then, the address of the motion management area prepared this time is saved in the corresponding motion management registration address area (step C214), and a motion table address corresponding to the value of the operand is prepared (step C215). Further, the prepared table address is saved in the motion list table area (step C216), and the motion registration process is terminated.

  For example, in the first line (// 0) of the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, the operation code is the motion 8 registration code and the operand is the motion index No. (64). In this case, the address of the motion management area corresponding to the motion layer 8 is prepared in step C212, and this motion management area is initialized in step C213. Next, in step C214, the address of the motion management area corresponding to the motion layer 8 is saved in the motion management registration address area as the start address of the motion management area for the motion layer 8.

  By saving the address in the start address area of the motion management area for the motion layer 8, it is possible to specify that there is a process to be executed for the motion layer 8 in a motion control process (see FIG. 55) described later. When there is no processing to be executed for the motion layer 8, NULL is saved in the top address area of the motion management area for the motion layer 8.

  Thereafter, in step C216, the motion index No. corresponding to the operand is stored in the motion list table area in the motion management area corresponding to the motion layer 8. Save the motion table address of (64). The motion index No. The motion table (64) is a motion table for performing an effect related to the operation of the effect button 25 in the selected pseudo-continuous effect. By saving the address of this table, an effect related to the selected pseudo-continuous can be executed.

[Motion deletion processing]
FIG. 50 shows the motion deletion process (step C188) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this motion deletion process, first, the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address specifying the next row of the table) and saved (step C221). Next, the address of the motion management area is loaded and prepared from the motion management registration address area corresponding to the opcode (step C222), and the contents of the motion management area are initialized (step C223). Then, NULL is set in the corresponding motion management registration address area (step C224), and the motion deletion process is terminated.

  This motion deletion process is executed when the control of the character or the like is terminated, and the motion information (data in the motion management registration address area and data in the used motion index area) is thereby deleted. For example, in the case of the fifth line (// 4) in the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, since the operation code is the motion 8 deletion code, the effect executed by the motion layer 8 ends.

[Constant wait processing]
FIG. 51 shows the constant weight process (step C190) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this constant wait processing, first, the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address specifying the next row of the table) and saved (step C231). Next, the value of the operand is set in the scenario timer area of the target scenario management area (step C232), and the constant wait process is terminated.

  According to this process, a time value or the like for waiting for a specified fixed time is set. For example, in the case of the eleventh line (// 10) in the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, this process is executed because the opcode is a constant wait code, and the operand wait time is (150). Is set to 150 (5 seconds = 150 frames × 1/30 seconds).

[Variable weight processing]
FIG. 52 shows the variable weight process (step C193) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this variable wait process, first, the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address for designating the next row of the table) and saved (step C241). Next, a value in the area indicated by the operand (for example, the value in the RAM timer area) is set in the scenario timer area of the target scenario management area (step C242), and the variable wait process is terminated.

  According to this process, when the effect time changes due to the player's operation of the effect button 25 (PB operation), a time value for waiting for a variable time is set. For example, in the case of the 10th line (// 9) in the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, this process is executed because the operation code is a variable wait code, and the operand is set to the timer reference area No. Since (5), the value in the PB effect remaining time area is referred to, and this value is set as the value in the scenario timer area. Thereby, the control progress of the scenario table can be delayed by the remaining time of the PB valid time, and the progress of the subsequent effects is not accelerated by the operation timing. In addition, it is possible to realize an operation in which an effect that is performed thereafter becomes longer as the button is pressed sooner after a button instruction is given, and the effect is performed only for a short time when pressed with a valid time limit.

[PB waiting process]
FIG. 53 shows the PB waiting process (step C196) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this PB waiting process, first, the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address specifying the next line of the table) and saved (step C251). Next, an operand value is set in the PB timer area of the target scenario management area (step C252), the PB detection flag is cleared (step C253), and the PB waiting process is terminated.

  In this process, a setting for starting a PB (push button) effect is performed. For example, in the case of the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, since the operation code in the third line (// 2) is a PB wait code, this process is executed, and the valid time value of the operand is (150). 150 is set as a value, and a PB effect of 5 seconds (= 150 frames × 1/30 seconds) is started. In order to start the PB effect, the value of the PB detection flag indicating that the PB is operated is initially set to off (the flag is not set).

[PB decision branch processing]
FIG. 54 shows the PB determination branch process (step C199) in the scenario analysis process described above. In this PB determination branching process, first, it is determined whether the PB detection flag in the PB detection flag area in the target scenario management area is set (that is, whether the PB detection flag is set) (step C261).

  If the PB detection flag is not set (step C261; N), the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the next record (address for designating the next row of the table). Save (step C262) and end the PB determination branch process. If the PB detection flag is set (step C261; Y), the table address in the scenario data table area of the target scenario management area is updated to the record ahead of the operand and saved (step C263). Then, the PB determination branch process is terminated.

  In this process, the PB timer that counts the effective time without pressing the effect button 25 in the aforementioned PB effect has timed up, or the effect button 25 is pressed within the effective time and the timer is forced to zero. It is a process that is sometimes executed. When the time is up without pressing PB, the designated line of the scenario table is advanced by one line. If PB is pressed within the valid time, the specified line of the scenario table is jumped by the amount specified by the operand.

  For example, in the case of the scenario table shown in FIG. 62, when the control up to the third line is completed as described above, the operation code of the next fourth line (// 3) is the PB determination branch code, and this process is executed. The Here, since the operand table skip count is (4), if PB is pushed within the valid time, the next designated row jumps to the eighth row (// 7) in the scenario table. And if it jumps to the 8th line, the production after the 8th line is started. This effect is an effect including a pseudo-ream. On the other hand, if the effect button 25 has not been pressed within the valid time, the next designated line is the fifth line (// 4), and the effects on and after the fifth line are started.

[Motion control processing]
FIG. 55 shows the motion control process (step C14) in the main process described above. In this motion control process, the loop process of steps C271 to C284 is repeatedly executed while increasing the number X of the target motion management area from 0 to sequentially control all the motion management areas 0 to 13. Hereinafter, description will be made assuming that the number of the target motion management area is X (any one of 0 to 13).

  First, the initialization flag used in this process is cleared (step C271), the address of the motion management area X is loaded from the motion management registration address area (step C272), and it is determined whether the loaded address is NULL. (Step C273).

  If the loaded address is NULL (step C273; Y), control is not required for the motion layer X (the layer of motion corresponding to the motion management area X), and the process proceeds to step C283. If the loaded address is not NULL (step C273; N), the motion list table to be controlled this time and the data specifying the row (that is, the data in the motion list table area in the motion management area X of the loaded address) ) Is prepared by loading (step C274).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the frame number value in the motion management area X has reached the number of final frames or more (step C275). That is, the number of frames is set in each motion table, and it is determined whether the executed frame number (starting from 0) has reached the final frame number and the control of the target motion table has been completed up to the final frame. When the value of the frame number has reached the number of final frames or more (step C275; Y), the control of the target motion table has been completed up to the final frame, so the initialization flag is set (step C276), and the process proceeds to step C277. To do. On the other hand, if the number of frames has not reached the number of final frames (step C275; N), control of the target motion table has not been completed up to the final frame, and the process proceeds to step C277.

  Next, it is determined whether an initialization flag is set (step C277). When the initialization flag is set (step C277; Y), the frame number area, the display number area, and the command position area are cleared to 0 as processing for executing the target motion table from the beginning (step C278, C279, C280) and motion command execution processing is performed (step C282). If the initialization flag is not set (step C277; N), since the target motion table is being executed, a process of updating the frame number value in the motion management area X by 1 is performed (step C281). Then, a motion command execution process is performed (step C282).

  Note that the value of the display number (value indicating the number of objects under control) is updated (+1 or −1) when an object is added or deleted during a motion command execution process described later. In addition, the value of the command position (value indicating the number of lines in the motion table) is also updated during the motion command execution process described later. A command position value of 0 indicates that the designated line in the motion table is the first line. Further, the value of the display number is the number of objects under control, not the number of objects (such as symbols and warning characters) that are actually displayed on the screen at the same time.

  After performing a motion command execution process (step C282) for executing control of the target motion table, the motion management registration address area is updated to the address of the next area (step C283). That is, an update for increasing the value of the motion management area number X by 1 is executed. As a result, the target motion management area and the target motion layer are switched to the next. For example, if the motion management area 1 (motion layer 1) is the control target before execution of step C283, the motion management area 2 (motion layer 2) becomes the control target after execution.

  Then, it is determined whether the control for all the motion management areas has been completed (step C284). Here, since the control is performed in order from the motion management area 0, it is determined that the control for all the motion management areas is completed when the control for the motion management area 13 is completed. When the control for all the motion management areas is finished (step C284; Y), the motion control process is finished. If control for all motion management areas has not been completed (step C284; N), the process returns to step C271.

[Motion command execution processing]
FIG. 56 shows a motion command execution process (step C282) in the motion control process described above. In this motion command execution process, first, a motion table address corresponding to the contents of the motion list table area in the motion management area X (target motion management area) is set (step C291).

  For example, the motion index No. is assigned to the motion management area 9 (motion layer 9) by the second line (// 1) of the scenario table shown in FIG. When (70) is registered, the motion index No. is registered from the motion list table area in the motion management area 9. The address of the motion table (70) is loaded.

  The motion table is a control table for executing each of the blocked display effects. FIG. 57A shows a motion index No. The motion table of (70) is shown. In each row of the motion table, a command code is set at the head, and subsequently, a parameter corresponding to the command is set. However, there may be no parameters. The delimiter until the command becomes the end code is data for one frame. For example, the first line to the third line are the data for the first frame.

  For example, in the first line in FIG. 57A, a command “additional code” and a parameter “character No. (white button)” are set. The object index is a number assigned to an object to distinguish each object, and is automatically set in the order of registration with an additional code. The smaller the value of the object index, the deeper the screen is displayed as the context of the display layer. That is, when the display positions overlap, an object having a large object index value is preferentially displayed on the screen. In addition, management is performed so that the total number of characters of other categories (such as notice) used at the same time becomes 128. In other words, the VDP 312 in this example can display and control 128 characters simultaneously. Since characters can be arranged outside the screen, the number is not limited to 128 on the screen. In addition, numerical values such as coordinate data and size data simply describe values that are meaningful in the present embodiment, and may include data including information after the decimal point. Actually, the data is a fixed decimal with a 16-bit sign (a 2's complement of a sign bit, an integer part 13 bits, and a fraction part 2 bits). If the same state as the previous frame is continued, only the end code needs to be defined.

In addition, the types and meanings of the motion table commands in this embodiment are as follows.
"Additional code": A command to add an object. Depending on the type of object to be added (bitmap, moving image, single color rectangle), an additional 1 code, an additional 2 code, and an additional 3 code may be used.
“Insert code”: a command for inserting an object as a specific object index. Depending on the type of object to be inserted (same as above), an insertion 1 code, an insertion 2 code, or an insertion 3 code may be used. By executing this insertion code, the value of the object index of the already registered object is lost.
"Move code": A command that specifies the display position and display size of an object. Depending on the designation method (one point designation, three point designation), a movement 1 code or a movement 2 code may be used.
"Effect code": A command that commands an effect that applies transparency or other processing to the image. An effect 1 code that specifies an effect type, an effect 2 code that specifies an effect parameter (for example, a transparency value (%)), and an effect 3 code that specifies an effect color may be used.
"Delete code": A command to command deletion of an object.
"Change code": a command for instructing a change in which an object character (such as a symbol or a character) continues to move in the middle of movement and remains unchanged.
"Decode code": A command for instructing decoding (decoding) of moving image data.
“Replacement code”: a command for instructing replacement of objects (for example, control for switching characters of object index 0 and object index 1).
"Behavior code": A command to command replacement of an object character.
“End code”: a command indicating the end of data for one frame.
Note that the motion table commands are not limited to those described above, and may include a mode in which commands other than those described above are further included, or a mode in which any of the above commands is deleted.

  Next, the process after step C292 is demonstrated. In this process, the loop process using steps C292 and C300 as loop ends is repeatedly executed until the end condition (command = end) is satisfied. That is, immediately after motion registration or the like, the command position k of the target motion management area X is set to 0 (value specifying the first row of the motion table) (k = 0), but Steps C292 and C300 are performed. Each time the above loop processing is repeated, the value of the command position k in the motion management area X is increased by 1 (k = k + 1), and the loop is repeated until the above end condition (the command at the command position k is the end command) is satisfied. Process. In the following description, it is assumed that the command position value of the target motion management area X is k.

  First, a command corresponding to the command position is acquired (step C292). That is, the command in the row corresponding to the command position k in the target motion table (for example, the first row if k = 0, the second row if k = 1,...) Is acquired. Next, it is determined whether the command is an additional code (step C293).

  If the command is an additional code (step C293; Y), an object addition process is performed (step C294), the command position is updated by +1 (step C299), and the process proceeds to step C300. If the command is not an additional code (step C293; N), it is determined whether the command is a movement code (step C295).

  If the command is a movement code (step C295; Y), an object movement process is performed (step C296), the command position is updated by +1 (step C299), and the process proceeds to step C300. If the command is not a movement code (step C295; N), it is determined whether the command is a deletion code (step C297).

  If the command is a deletion code (step C297; Y), an object deletion process is performed (step C298), the command position is updated by +1 (step C299), and the process proceeds to step C300. If the command is not a deletion code (step C297; N), processing corresponding to another command omitted here is performed, and the process proceeds to step C300. Even when processing corresponding to another command omitted here is performed, the command position is updated by +1 in step C299.

  In step C300, it is determined whether the command is an end code. If the command is not an end code (step C300; N), the process proceeds to step C299. If it is an end code (step C300; Y), the command position is updated by +1 (step C301), and the motion command execution process ends.

  In the case of the motion table of FIG. 57 (a), in the first line (command position k = 0), an “additional code” command and a “character No. (white button)” parameter are set. An image registered as a white button in the image ROM 325 is added as an object. Since there is no other object, an object index (0) is assigned. In the second line (command position k = 1), the command “movement code” and “object index (0)”, “X coordinate (338)”, “Y coordinate (230)”, “width (123)” are displayed. , A parameter of “height (74)” is set, and thereby an object of a white button is arranged at a specified position.

  The “end code” command is set in the third line (command position k = 2), and the first to third lines constitute one frame (1F). With this frame, a white button is displayed as shown in FIG. In the fourth to eleventh lines, only an “end code” command is set. When only the “end code” command is set, the state of the immediately preceding frame is continued, so the white button is displayed over 9 frames (300 ms).

  In the 12th line (command position k = 11), a “delete code” command and an “object index (0)” parameter are set, and the white button object is deleted. Further, in the 13th line (command position k = 12), a command of “additional code” and a parameter of “character No. (black button)” are set, and are registered as a black button in the image ROM 325 thereby. Existing images are added as objects. Note that the white button object is deleted and there is no other object, so an object index (0) is assigned.

  In the 14th line (command position k = 13), the command “movement code” and “object index (0)”, “X coordinate (338)”, “Y coordinate (230)”, “width (123) ) ”And“ Height (74) ”parameters are set, and the black button object is arranged at a specified position. In the 15th line (command position k = 14), an “end code” command is set, and the 12th to 15th lines are one frame (1F). With this frame, a black button is displayed as shown in FIG. In the 16th to 23rd lines, only an “end code” command is set. When only the “end code” command is set, the state of the immediately preceding frame is continued, so the black button is displayed over 9 frames (300 ms). Thereafter, the process returns to the first line and is repeated. Since it is initialized at this time, the object of the black button is deleted.

  Thereby, the display of the white button shown in FIG. 57B and the display of the black button shown in FIG. 57C are repeatedly performed. The white button character is a character that shines white when the button is not pressed, and the black button character is a character that is turned off when the button is pressed and is displayed alternately. Thus, an animated display with buttons appearing or dented is realized.

[Object addition processing]
FIG. 58 shows the object addition process (step C294) in the motion command execution process described above. In this object addition process, first, an address of the motion list table corresponding to the contents of the motion list table area in the motion management area X (that is, the motion list table to be controlled this time and data specifying the row) is set ( Step C321).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the display number in the motion management area X is equal to or greater than the maximum number of display elements (step C322). Here, the maximum number of display elements is the limit value of the number of displays (number of objects to be controlled) that can be handled in one motion in consideration of the hardware limit of the VDP 312 and the capacity of the VRAM 326 (such as an area for expanding a moving image). For example, it is set to 18 (still image 16 + moving image 2). However, 18 is only an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  If the maximum number of display elements is exceeded, the object cannot be added and the object addition process is terminated. If it is less than the maximum number of display elements (step C322; N), the address of the display information area corresponding to the display number is set (step C323). For example, when an object is added for the first time, since the number of displays is 1, an address of the display information area corresponding to the number of displays 1 in the motion management area X is set.

  Furthermore, one display information area (hereinafter referred to as a target display information area) specified by the address set in step C323 is initialized. Note that only one display information area corresponding to the number of displays is initialized here. Next, the character No. corresponding to the command position k is determined from the target motion table specified by the address acquired in step C321. Is acquired and saved (step C325), the value of the display number in the motion management area X is updated by +1 (step C326), and the object addition process is terminated. Through the above processing, the character is added as a display object.

[Object movement processing]
FIG. 59 shows the object movement process (step C296) in the motion command execution process described above. In this object movement processing, first, an address of the motion list table corresponding to the contents of the motion list table area in the motion management area X (that is, the motion list table to be controlled this time and data specifying the row) is set ( Step C331).

  Next, an object index corresponding to the command position k is acquired from the target motion table specified by the address acquired in step C331 (step C332). Furthermore, the address of the display information area (display information area in the motion management area X) corresponding to the object index acquired in step C332 is set (step C333), and X coordinate data corresponding to the command position k is acquired ( Step C334), width data and height data are acquired (Step C335).

  Then, the upper left, upper right, and lower left coordinates of the display coordinates are calculated from the acquired data (step C336), the calculation result is saved in the corresponding area of the display information area (step C337), and the object movement process is terminated. Even if the object has a complicated shape such as an image of a character or push button, a transparent part is provided around it so that it becomes a square, and the reference point coordinates on the upper left and the height of the object, If there is width data, the coordinates of the upper right point and the lower left point are obtained. In the display information area in the motion management area, there is an area in which the coordinate values of the three points thus determined are entered, and an object is arranged at the coordinates entered here.

[Object deletion processing]
FIG. 60 shows the object deletion process (step C298) in the motion command execution process described above. In this object deletion processing, first, an address of the motion list table corresponding to the content of the motion list table area in the motion management area X (that is, the motion list table to be controlled this time and data specifying the row) is set ( Step C341).

  Next, an object index corresponding to the command position k is acquired from the target motion table specified by the address acquired in step C341 (step C342). Further, the display information area (display information area in the motion management area X) corresponding to the object index acquired in step C342 is cleared to 0 (step C343), and the information in the display information area after the acquired object index is moved forward. Shift (move) (step C344). Thereafter, the value of the display number in the motion management area X is updated by −1 (step C345), and the object deletion process is terminated. The object is deleted by the above processing.

  FIG. 61 shows an example of the selection pseudo-continuous effect. When the special figure variation display game in which the selected pseudo-ream is set as the notice type is started, an effect of notifying that it is a selected pseudo-ream before a temporary stop is performed, and an effect as shown in FIG. 61 (a) An operation promotion display 81 for prompting the operation of the button 25 is performed. When the player operates the effect button 25, the effect proceeds along the pseudo-annual notice generation route as shown in FIG. 61 (b), and develops into SP4 reach as shown in FIG. 61 (d). On the other hand, if the player does not operate the effect button 25, the effect proceeds along the SP0 reach development route that develops from the SP0 reach as shown in FIG. 61 (c), and the SP4 reach as shown in FIG. 61 (d). To develop.

  61 (e) and 61 (f) show the execution mode of effects when the first half variation type is pseudo-ream 3 and the notice type is selected pseudo-ream. FIG. 61 (e) shows a performance execution mode when the pseudo-annual notice generation route is used, and FIG. 61 (f) shows a performance execution mode when the SP0 system reach development route is used. The period during which the route can be selected by operating the effect button 25 is from the start of the special figure change display game (T41) to the timing when the first temporary stop is scheduled (T42), and this route can be selected. If the production button 25 is operated during a short period, a pseudo-continuous notice generation route is established and temporary stop is performed as scheduled. On the other hand, if the effect button 25 is not operated during the period in which the route can be selected, the temporary stop scheduled as the SP0-based reach development route is not performed.

  In the case of the pseudo continuous notice occurrence route, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), the temporary stop is performed at the first temporary stop timing (T42), and then the first re-variation display is performed (T43). ) Become normal reach. Then, the second temporary stop (T44) is made in the result mode of the deviation, and the second re-variation display is started (T45). In the second re-variation display, after reaching the normal reach, it develops to SP4 reach (T46), the result mode is derived, and the special figure variation display game ends (T47). That is, a pseudo-continuous 3 effect that performs re-variable display twice is performed.

  In the case of the SP0 system reach development route, as shown in FIG. 61 (f), the temporary stop period is not temporarily stopped at the first temporary stop timing (T42) scheduled, , All the identification information changes in a normal manner (T42 to T43). Further, during the second temporary stop period (T44 to T45) scheduled, a normal reach effect is performed, and then the SP0 reach is developed (T45). Furthermore, it develops to SP4 reach (T46), a result mode is derived, and the special figure fluctuation display game is finished (T47). That is, the effect that the special figure variation display game proceeds without temporary stop is performed. As shown in FIGS. 61 (e) and 61 (f), the fluctuation time of the entire special figure fluctuation display game is the same regardless of the route.

  As described above, since the effect mode is changed based on the operation of the player's effect button 25, the player's willingness to operate the effect button 25 can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, even when a single gaming machine is played, a different impression can be given for each player or for each game, so that the player does not get bored and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In particular, the effect of each route selected by the presence / absence of the operation of the effect button 25 is an effect that can be set as a variation pattern that is not a selection effect as described above. That is, the effect of the pseudo-continuous notice occurrence route can be set as a variation pattern that is not the selected pseudo-continuous effect, and only the pseudo-continuous 3 effect shown in FIG. 61 (e) is executed. Further, the effect of the SP0-based reach development route can be set as a variation pattern that is not a selected pseudo-continuous effect, and only the SP effect shown in FIG. 61 (f) is executed. For this reason, the selection effect is completely different from the effect that the character appears by operating the effect button 25 as in the prior art, and gives the player the right to select the variation pattern itself. Yes, it can greatly enhance the fun of gaming.

  An effect mode other than those described above may be used. For example, when the effect button 25 is operated, the effect mode shown in FIG. 61 (e) is used, and when the effect button 25 is not operated, as shown in FIG. 61 (g). In addition, a digest effect may be performed during the second temporary stop. Digest production is a video that introduces various reach and various characters in a short time. If the execution time of the digest effect is variable, it is possible to use various other variation patterns with different variation times of the special figure variation display game as pseudo-continuous selection effects. For example, the player can select a desired reach effect from a plurality of reach effects by operating the effect button 25, and the digest effect is performed only for the difference between the execution time of the reach effect selected by the player and the pseudo-continuous effect. Try to set. Of course, it is good also as a structure which can select FIG.61 (f) and (g) by operation of the production button 25. FIG. In addition, the result mode of deviation is displayed when temporarily stopping, but a dedicated symbol that is displayed only when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed may be displayed, and it is not a result mode that is a big hit. Is desirable.

  FIG. 62 shows a scenario table for the scenario layer 6 relating to the control of the advance notice, which is used when the first half variation type is the pseudo-ream 3 and the notice type is the selected pseudo-ream. In this scenario table, the first to fourth lines (index numbers 0 to 3 shown on the right side of the table) are common parts, and the effect buttons 25 are not pressed on the fifth to seventh lines (index numbers 4 to 6). This is an operation unit in the case of an SP0 system reach development route. The 8th to 16th lines (index numbers 7 to 15) are operation units when the effect button 25 is pressed, and are operation units when a pseudo-continuous notice generation route is set.

  According to this scenario table, first, with the start of the special figure variation display game, the selected pseudo-continuous effect motion is registered in the first line (// 0), and the effect of notifying that the selected pseudo-continuous effect motion is selected is started. Next, the PB motion is registered in the second line, and the operation promotion display 81 for prompting the operation of the effect button 25 as shown in FIG. 57 is started.

  In the third line, 150 frames (5 seconds) is set as an effective time during which the effect button can be operated. If the effect button 25 is not operated within the effective time, the process proceeds to the fifth line by the process of the fourth line, and SP0. Perform operations when it becomes a system reach development route. In the case of the SP0 system reach development route, in the fifth and sixth lines, the selected pseudo-continuous effect motion and the PB motion are deleted to end these effects, and in the seventh line, the control by this scenario table is ended. .

  On the other hand, when the production button 25 is operated within the effective time, the process moves to the eighth line by the process of the fourth line, and the operation is performed when the pseudo continuous notice occurrence route is set. The operation in the case of the pseudo continuous notice occurrence route is set so that the effect is ended by deleting the PB motion in the eighth line and the operation sound of the button is output in the ninth line. Further, after the wait time is set for the remaining time of the PB valid time in the 10th line, a wait time of 150 frames (5 seconds) is set in the 11th line. These wait times make the progress of the production wait until the end of the first temporary stop time, and after the wait time has elapsed, the second variation pseudo-continuous production motion is registered in the 12th row, An effect of displaying “NEXT” at the start of the change is performed.

  Thereafter, a 150 frame (5 seconds) wait time until the start of the third variation is set in the 13th row, and after the elapse of the wait time, the third variation pseudo-continuous effect motion is registered in the 14th row, An effect of displaying “NEXT” at the start of the change is performed. Then, a wait time of 90 frames (3 seconds) is set in the 15th line, and after the wait time elapses, the third variation pseudo-continuous production motion is deleted in the 16th line and the production ends, and this scenario is executed in the 17th line. End control by table.

  In this way, a series of effects related to the notice is defined in the scenario table, and effects are performed according to this. In addition, there are also scenario tables for backgrounds and symbol variations, and the contents of each of the SP0 system reach development route and pseudo-continuous notice generation route are also defined in these tables, and this can be handled depending on whether or not the production button 25 is operated. You are supposed to run what you want.

  Based on the above, based on the establishment of the start condition, when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed and the result of the variable display game is a special result, the player is given a predetermined game value. The game machine to be provided includes an effect control device 300 that controls the effect of the variable display game, and an input unit (effect button 25, touch panel 29) that receives an input by the player, and the effect control device 300 inputs to the input unit. An effect to be executed is set based on whether or not there is.

In addition, it includes a variable time setting means (game control device 100) for setting the variable time of the variable display game,
The production control device 300
By setting an effect that is selected based on an input to the input unit by the player, when the execution time of the effect is insufficient with respect to the variation time, an additional effect of the lacking time is set. It will be.

  Note that, in the case of a variation pattern including a pseudo-ream as a pseudo-continuous selection effect, the player can select an effect mode. However, the player may be able to select an effect even if the variation pattern includes a pseudo-ream. Further, the input is not limited to the effect button 25, and other input methods such as a lever and an infrared sensor may be used. That is, it is only necessary that the player can select the contents of the effect by performing an input operation on the gaming machine.

  Further, the selectable effect modes are not limited to two, and may be selected from three or more effect modes. Further, although any route is selected, the SP4 reach is finally achieved, but the final reach effect may be different depending on the route. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 selection mode of the effect changes based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  What is changed in the gaming machine of this modification is a selection mode of a notice and a selection mode of reach production. FIG. 63 shows the selection mode of the notice. There are five types of notice types (1) to (5) as notice types that are selection modes of notice. (1) The balance type is the most common selection mode. Other selection modes are selection modes each having a characteristic as shown below in comparison with the balance type.

  (2) In the premium notice specialization type, when the result is a big hit, the distribution rate to the premium notice system, which is a notice that definitely notifies the big hit, is high. (3) The group notice specialization type has a high distribution rate to the group notice system, which is a notice that a group of characters appears. (4) In the special feature notice specialization type, the distribution rate to the special feature notice system, which is a notice for operating the special feature, is high. (5) In the hold notice specialization type, the distribution ratio to the hold notice system, which is a notice by the decorative special figure start memory display, is high.

  FIG. 64 shows a reach type which is a selection form of reach production. There are five types of reach, normal and SP0-4, and each type includes a plurality of types of reach production. There are three types of reach effects (A) to (C).

  (A) The balance type 1 is the most common selection mode. In this balance type 1, for each of the SP0, 1, 3 reach systems, the distribution ratio of the plurality of reach effects included in each system is the same, so that the appearance rate of each reach effect is made uniform and continuous. The same reach production is unlikely to appear. Therefore, in these reach systems, there is no difference in reliability between a plurality of reach effects included in each system.

  In addition, for SP2 and 4 reach systems, the distribution rate of a plurality of reach effects included in each system is changed. Here, the distribution ratio is set so that the character A reach has the highest reliability (possibility of being a big hit), and the reliability decreases in the order of the character B reach and the character C reach. That is, when the result is a big hit, the character A reach is easily selected, and when the result is out of order, the character C reach is easily selected. As for the normal reach, the reach types (A) to (C) do not differ in reach distribution ratios, and are set to a common distribution ratio in any selection mode.

  (B) In the reliability-oriented type, in the SP0-4 reach system, the distribution ratio is set so that the reliability of the plurality of reach effects included in each system is different. (C) In the balance type 2, in the SP0 to 4 reach systems, the distribution ratios of a plurality of reach effects included in each system are the same so that there is no difference in reliability.

Next, setting of a plurality of types of selection modes will be described.
[Main processing]
In this modified example, the main process shown in FIG. 65 is performed instead of the main process in the effect control apparatus 300 shown in FIG. In this main process, a game type switching process (step C400) is performed.

[Game type switching process]
FIG. 66 shows the game type switching process (step C400) in the main process shown in FIG. In this game type switching process, first, it is determined whether or not a game type switching flag is set (step C401). The game type switching flag is a flag that is set when a game type switching condition is satisfied. Here, the game type switching flag is set when the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined time or when the RAM is initialized. It has become.

  When the game type switching flag is set (step C401; Y), the notice type is selected based on random numbers (step C402), and the lottery result is saved as a new notice type (step C403). Thereby, one of the notice types shown in FIG. 63 is set.

  Next, the reach type is selected based on random numbers (step C404), and the result of the selection is saved as a new reach type (step C405). Thereby, one of the reach types shown in FIG. 64 is set. Thereafter, the game type switching flag is cleared (step C406), the game type switching timer is set to 0 (step C407), and the game type switching process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game type switching flag is not set (step C401; N), it is determined whether the game type switching timer is 0 (step C408). If the game type switching timer is 0 (step C408; Y), the game type switching process is terminated. If the game type switching timer is not 0 (step C408; N), the game type switching timer is updated by -1 (step C409), and it is determined whether the game type switching timer is 0 (step C410).

  If the game type switching timer is not 0 (step C410; N), the game type switching process is terminated. If the game type switching timer has reached 0 (step C410; Y), the game type switching flag is set (step C411), and the game type switching process is terminated.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 67 shows a single command processing (step C55, see FIG. 38) performed in the received command analysis processing (step C12) in the main processing shown in FIG. In this single-shot command processing, first, it is determined whether the MODE corresponds to a model designation command including information related to the model set in the game control apparatus 100 (step C421). If it is determined that the MODE corresponds to the model designation command (step C421; Y), the internal information is rewritten to the model information corresponding to the command (step C422), and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C421 that MODE does not correspond to the model designation command (step C421; N), MODE corresponds to a RAM initialization command indicating that the RAM 111C has been initialized. Is determined (step C423). If it is determined that MODE corresponds to the RAM initialization command (step C423; Y), the area that needs to be initialized is initialized (step C424), and the RAM initialization screen information is set (step C424). Step C425). Further, scenario data for RAM initialization is set (step C426) to set an effect when the RAM is initialized (step C426), a game type switching flag is set (step C427), and the one-shot command processing is terminated. .

  The setting of the RAM initialization screen information clears the special figure type that is information about which of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is targeted, and the symbol type that is information of the symbol category corresponding to the result, 0 is set in the information on the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number regarding the decorative special figure start memory display. In addition, 7 is set for the left symbol, 5 for the middle symbol, and 3 for the right symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game.

  If it is determined in step C423 that MODE does not correspond to the RAM initialization command (step C423; N), MODE indicates a power failure recovery command indicating that the RAM 111C has been recovered from the power failure without initialization. It is determined whether it corresponds (step C428). If it is determined that MODE corresponds to a power failure recovery command (step C428; Y), the area that needs to be initialized is initialized (step C429), and recovery screen information is set (step C430). . Further, scenario data for power failure recovery is set in order to produce an effect at the time of power failure recovery (step C431), and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C428 that MODE does not correspond to the power failure recovery command (step C428; N), it is determined whether MODE corresponds to the customer waiting demo command indicating the start of the customer waiting demo. (Step C432). If it is determined that the MODE does not correspond to the customer waiting demonstration command (step C432; N), processing corresponding to another MODE that is omitted here is performed, and the single command processing is terminated.

  If it is determined that MODE corresponds to the customer waiting demonstration command (step C432; Y), it is determined whether the state of the P machine (pachinko machine) has already been set during the customer waiting demonstration (step S432). C433). If the P machine state is set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C433; Y), the one-shot command processing is terminated. If the P machine state is not set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C433; N), the customer waiting scenario data is set to perform the customer waiting effect (step C434). At this time, the P machine state is set during the customer waiting demonstration.

  Then, the initial value is saved in the game type switching timer (step C435), and the one-shot command processing is terminated. The initial value set in the game type switching timer is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 hours, whereby the game type switching flag is set based on the fact that the customer waiting state has elapsed for 2 hours, and the notice type or reach type is set. Will be changed.

  The initial value of the game type switching timer is set to a value corresponding to 2 hours so that the player can almost certainly recognize that the player has been switched. This is to improve the interest of the game by giving a different impression to each player even with a single gaming machine. It is also possible to prevent the notice type and reach type from changing due to the player removing his / her seat for a short time. Even if it is the same model, if the impression received by each player is different, the result of the game between the players and the production process become a topic, and interest in the gaming machine increases.

  The time set in the game type switching timer is not limited to a value corresponding to 2 hours, and may be longer or shorter. In addition, it is possible to detect player replacement by other methods such as information on membership card insertion / removal, information on inserted membership cards, information from sensors installed in seats and gaming machines, etc. The reach type may be reset. In addition, other conditions may be set without setting the notice type and the reach type to be regarded as having been replaced by the player. Even if the notice type or reach type is changed while the same player is playing, the impression given to the player can be changed and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, the notice type or reach type may be reset after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous notice type or reach type was set.

  Further, the player may be able to confirm which notice type or reach type is set. For example, the character color displayed on the customer waiting screen can be determined by changing it according to the type of advance notice type or reach type, or the current advance notice type in the player setting mode in which the player makes various settings. Or reach type may be displayed.

[Variation production setting processing]
In addition, the process shown in FIG. 68 is performed instead of the first half of the variation effect process shown in FIG. In this process, a process for adjusting so as to use a table corresponding to the set notice type is performed (step C441), and a lottery of notices appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed (step C96). Further, a process for adjusting to use a table corresponding to the set reach type is performed (step C442), and a lottery for a notice appearing during the latter half of the change (during reach) is performed (step C99). Thereby, the lottery according to the set notice rate and reach type distribution rate is performed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect selecting unit that selects an effect to be executed from among a plurality of effects.

  Based on the above, based on the establishment of the start condition, when a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed and the result of the variable display game is a special result, the player is given a predetermined game value. The gaming machine to be provided includes an effect control device 300 that controls the effect of the variable display game, and the effect control device 300 includes an effect selection unit that selects an effect to be executed from among a plurality of effects. Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the production selection mode is changed.

Further, the predetermined condition is established when a state in which no game is played continues for a predetermined time.
Further, the effect selecting means changes the selection mode of the notice.
Further, the effect selection means changes the selection mode of reach effect.
The reach production is classified into a plurality of systems, and each system includes a plurality of reach effects, and the effect selection means changes the selection mode of the plurality of reach effects included in the system for each system. It will be like that.
Note that the selection mode of the advance notice or the reach effect may be changed by the player's selection. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 gives points in a plurality of stages for the special figure variation display game to be derived in the period until the derivation of the result form of the special figure variation display game, and the special figure is based on the accumulated value of the points. A point addition notice for notifying the reliability (high possibility of a special result) of the variable display game is performed.

  FIG. 69 shows an example of the point addition notice. In this point addition advance notice, notice is given a plurality of times in the target special figure variation display game, and the reliability is notified by the cumulative value of points set for each advance notice. Further, when this point addition notice is performed, a reliability notification 83 indicating the notice generation timing and the notice point is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 69A, the reliability notification 83 is displayed on the upper part of the display area of the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 69 (b), in the reliability notification 83, the horizontal axis indicates time, where the left end indicates the start of change of the special figure change display game, and the right end indicates the change stop. The vertical axis indicates the height of the point, and indicates that the point is higher upward. A point display 83a is displayed at a position corresponding to the occurrence timing of the notice and the point, a straight line connecting the adjacent point displays 83a is displayed, and the occurrence timing of the notice and the transition of the point are displayed by a line graph.

  FIGS. 69C to 69G show an example of the display process of the reliability notification 83. When the point addition advance notice is performed, the reliability notification 83 is displayed on the display device 41 after the special figure variation display game is started. When the first notice is given, a point display 83a is displayed at a position corresponding to the occurrence timing and points of the notice as shown in FIG. 69 (c). Next, when the second notice is given, a point display 83a is displayed at a position corresponding to the timing and point of occurrence of the notice as shown in FIG. 69 (d), and points corresponding to the first notice are given. A straight line connecting to the display 83a is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 69 (e) and 69 (f), a point display 83a display and a straight line display are sequentially added with the occurrence of the advance notice, so that the occurrence timing of the notice and the transition of the points are easily displayed. Is done. The accumulated value of the points becomes the reliability. If the graph changes at a high position, the cumulative value is high and the reliability is high. If the graph changes at a low position, the cumulative value is low and the reliability is low.

  Further, when no notice appears once, only a straight line may be displayed as shown in FIG. 69 (g) to notify that. In this way, when the point addition notice is made but no notice is given, or when all the notices are 0 points, it indicates that the reliability is very high as so-called law breaking. It is also good.

  When the pattern shown in FIG. 69 (g) is included, the time when the notice may appear is shown in advance (for example, three locations), and the reliability depends on whether the notice appears at this time. Can also be notified. For example, if a notice appears at the first appearance time, it is possible to expect a highly reliable notice to appear at the subsequent appearance time, and no notice appears at the first and second appearance times. In such a case, it can be expected that the notice will not appear at the last appearance time. That is, whether or not a notice appears, the player's expectation can be drawn up until the last appearance time, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The period indicated by the reliability notification 83 corresponds to the point addition notice period. The point addition notice period is not limited to the period from the start of change to the stop of the change of one special figure change display game, for example, the period of the first half change time until reaching the reach state, the second half change time after the reach state occurs Or a period of Moreover, it is good also as a period over several special figure fluctuation display games. In the case of a period extending over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, one point display 83a may be displayed for one notice, or the points are subtotaled in each special figure fluctuation display game. The value may be displayed as a point display 83a.

  Further, the display mode of the reliability notification 83 is not limited to the display of the line graph as shown in FIG. 69, and any display can be used as long as the notice generation timing and points can be shown in time series. . Further, the reliability notification 83 may be performed without using the point addition notice. In this case, the vertical axis indicates the reliability level, the reliability level for each of the multiple notifications is shown, and the transition of the reliability level of the notification is visible.

  In addition, although the point display is performed for a notice that has already been executed, for the notice that has not yet occurred, the timing and reliability of the occurrence may be notified, or the progress of the variable display game may be made. In addition, an arrow (see FIG. 69 (h)) may be displayed on the line graph so as to be moved so that the current timing can be specified. At that time, when a notice appears when the arrow passes the point display 83a, the display mode of the point display 83a may be changed (for example, a balloon is displayed to display the kind of notice). Since the timing and reliability of the advance notice are determined at the start of the special figure variable display game, it may be notified at the start of the variable display game based on this information, or the variable display game has reached the reach state. You may make it alert | report correspondingly. Conditions such as the operation of the effect button 25 by the player may be set as a trigger for this notification. In addition, when the advance notice occurs, the reliability notification 83 is displayed at the same time as the start of the variable display game, but whether or not to display with the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 during the predetermined period from the start of the change or reach state. May be selected. The reliability notification 83 may be displayed even when the advance notice does not occur.

  FIG. 70 shows another example of the point addition notice. This point addition notice notifies the point by the value of the identification information at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 70 (a), “Special zone entry!” Is displayed as a display for informing that the point addition notice is to be made before the first temporary stop, and FIG. 70 (b) is displayed. As shown, a meter display 84 for displaying the accumulated points by a meter is performed.

  Then, when the first temporary stop is performed as shown in FIG. 70 (c), the total value of the temporarily stopped identification information values, that is, the points are added to the meter display 84 as shown in FIG. 70 (d). The Here, the temporary stop is “342”, and 3 + 4 + 2 = 9, so 9 is added to the meter display 84. Further, when the first temporary stop is completed, the second fluctuation display is performed, and when the second temporary stop is performed, the total value of the temporarily stopped identification information values is obtained as shown in FIG. It is added to the meter display 84. Here, the temporary stop is “625”, and since 6 + 2 + 5 = 13, 13 is added to the meter display 84 and the meter value becomes 22.

  In this way, the total value (points) of the identification information is added for each temporary stop, and when the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 70 (g), the addition of the value due to the temporary stop ends. Thereafter, an operation promotion display 81 for prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is made, and an additional effect that allows a value to be added to the meter each time the player presses the effect button 25 is performed. This additional effect is finished. The meter value (cumulative value of points) at the time becomes the reliability of the special figure variation display game.

  As described above, by using the value of the temporarily stopped identification information for production, it is possible to enhance the interest due to pseudo-continuous variation. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, only the number of temporary stops represents high reliability, but in the gaming machine of this modification, not only the number of temporary stops but also the value of the temporary stop identification information It can be used to express high reliability. As a result, the content of pseudo-variable changes becomes more varied, such as when the reliability is high even when the number of temporary stops is small, or when the reliability is low even when the number of temporary stops is large, and the fun of the game is improved. be able to.

  The additional effect may be an effect of another aspect. Further, the additional effect may not be performed. In addition, in the example of FIG. 70, since the configuration is such that the temporary stop is not performed after the reach mode is formed, the addition of the identification information value by the temporary stop is ended by the formation of the reach mode, but the reach shift mode (for example, “767”). In the case of re-changing after the temporary stop, the value of the identification information by the temporary stop is added even after the reach mode is formed. That is, the value of the temporarily stopped identification information is added regardless of the presence or absence of reach.

  In addition, the period of the point addition notice is set as one special figure variation display game period, but may be a period during which a plurality of special figure variation display games are executed. In this case, when the special figure fluctuation display game up to the special figure fluctuation display game to be notified of reliability includes pseudo continuous fluctuation, the identification information value at the time of temporary stop and the identification information value of the stop result mode are added. . For the special figure variation display game that does not include pseudo-continuous variation, only the value of the identification information of the stop result mode is added. Further, an additional effect may be performed in the special figure fluctuation display game up to the special figure fluctuation display game, which is a reliability notification target. Also, in the point addition notice shown in FIG. 69, the accumulated value of points such as the meter display 84 may be displayed.

  Moreover, you may make it alert | report the identification information at the time of a temporary stop before the temporary stop. When the point addition advance notice covers a plurality of special figure variation display games, the result mode to be the point addition target may be notified. Further, the points may be added not only by the value of the identification information but also by a specific effect display or an action of an accessory. In this case, points are also allocated to these effects. . Moreover, when a point becomes a specific value (for example, 77 points), it is good also as what alert | reports definitely that it will become a special result. Moreover, although the reliability which is a high possibility of being a special result is reported, it is also possible to provide information for estimating the type of the special result mode when the special result is obtained. For example, the higher the number of points, the more advantageous special results may be for the player (the number of rounds is large, the probability is changed, etc.).

  Moreover, you may make it alert | report the high possibility of developing when it will be in a reach state by a cumulative point. For example, the total points are set to be less than 50 points when ending with normal reach without being developed, and are set to 50 points or more when developing with SP reach. Further, the points may be set so that the higher the accumulated points, the higher the expected degree of SP reach.

  In addition, the result mode of deviation is displayed when temporarily stopping, but a dedicated symbol that is displayed only when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed may be displayed, and it is not a result mode that is a big hit. Is desirable. In this case, a specific value (for example, 15) may be allocated to the dedicated symbol and added as a point, or an arbitrary value (not only a positive value but also a negative value) may be allocated to the dedicated symbol. You may be able to do that.

[Variation production setting processing]
In order to perform the effect as described above, the process shown in FIG. 71 is performed instead of the latter half of the change effect setting process shown in FIG. In this process, a point addition notice setting process (step C450) is performed. Although omitted in FIG. 71, in the variation effect setting process, scenario data for performing point addition notice as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70 is also set.

[Point addition notice setting process]
As shown in FIG. 72, in the point addition advance notice setting process, it is first determined whether or not there is a point addition advance notice (step C451). The point addition notice is a notice for notifying the reliability as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, and whether or not to execute is determined by lottery (see step C96, FIG. 41) in the variation effect setting process.

  If there is no point addition advance notice (step C451; N), the point addition advance notice setting process is terminated. If there is a point addition advance notice (step C451; Y), a point addition advance notice lottery table is set (step C452). Since the number of notice effects varies depending on the number of holds, when setting the point addition notice lottery table, settings are made in consideration of the number of holds and the type of special figure.

  Thereafter, a point addition effect mode is selected by using the set table (step C453). Thereby, how many special figure change display games are given, the number of notice stages, the number of stage stages, the presence / absence of a character, the presence / absence of an action, FIGS. 69 and 70 A lottery such as which one of the above or another production mode is selected is performed. Then, the determined production mode and the result of the production stage are saved (step C454).

  Next, a total value of points to be added is determined using a random number (step C455), and a lottery for distributing the total value of the point values to each stage of performance is performed (step C456). Further, the distributed point value is saved in an area corresponding to the production stage (step C457), and it is determined whether the distribution has been completed for all stages (step C458). If distribution to all stages has not been completed (step C458; N), the process returns to step C457 and is repeated until distribution to all stages is completed.

  In other words, the total value of points is a high degree of reliability notified by the point addition notice, and when the result is a special result, a higher total value is more easily selected than when the result is out of sync. ing. The total value is distributed to each stage. For example, in the point addition notice as shown in FIG. 69, since one notice corresponds to one stage, points are assigned to each notice. Further, in the case of point addition notice as shown in FIG. 70, in addition to one temporary stop, when performing point addition notice over a plurality of special figure variable display games, the stop display of the result mode is one stage. So, we will distribute points to these.

  In other words, the production control device 300 serves as a reliability determination means for determining the reliability with which there is a high possibility that the variable display game notified to the player will have a special result for the target variable display game. . In addition, the effect control device 300 assigns points to a plurality of effects executed during a predetermined period, and serves as a point distribution unit that causes the accumulated value of the points to indicate the reliability of the target variation display game.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether to stop symbol replacement (step C459). Replacement of the stop symbol is necessary when the point addition notice as shown in FIG. 70 is performed. Here, it is determined whether the point addition notice is as shown in FIG. When the stop symbol replacement is not performed (step C459; N), that is, when the point addition notice is not as shown in FIG. 70, the point addition notice setting process is terminated. Also, when stop symbol replacement is performed (step C459; Y), that is, when the point addition notice is as shown in FIG. 70, each stop symbol in the pseudo-series is determined according to the allocated point value (step C460). ), The point addition notice setting process is terminated.

  In Step C460, the temporary stop symbol is determined so that the distributed points are the sum of the three pieces of identification information. In addition, when performing point addition advance notice over a plurality of special figure variation display games, the stop symbols are replaced so that the stop symbols (result mode) of the special figure variation display games are also matched to the allocated points. In step C456, the points in the range that can be expressed by the combination of the identification information are distributed when the points are distributed. For example, if the identification information is 1 to 10 and the result form is displayed with three pieces of identification information, the range that can be expressed by a combination excluding the combination that becomes the special result form is a range of 4 to 29.

  Based on the information set in this way, a point addition advance notice as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70 is executed. When the point addition notice is performed, scenario data for performing the point addition notice is set in the variation effect setting process, and the effect proceeds along the scenario data. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a reliability notification means for performing the reliability notification 83 for displaying the generation timing of the effect generated in the predetermined period and the points assigned to the effect in time series.

  By performing the point addition notice as described above, even a player who has played for the first time can easily grasp the reliability, and the interest level of each notice will not be understood and the interest will be reduced. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to give meaning to the temporary stop symbol and the stop result mode of the pseudo-continuous variation, and it is possible to bring an unprecedented interest.

From the above, with respect to the target variable display game, the reliability determination means (the effect control device 300) determines the reliability that is highly likely to give a special result to the variable display game to be notified to the player. )When,
Point distribution means (effect control device 300) for distributing points to a plurality of effects executed in a predetermined period,
The point distribution means distributes so that the cumulative value of points distributed to a plurality of effects executed in a predetermined period indicates the reliability of the target variation display game.
Here, the presentation includes a notice, a temporary stop of identification information, a display of a result mode, and the like. In the case of the temporary stop of the identification information or the result mode, the points may correspond to the identification information.

In addition, a reliability notification unit (effect control device 300) is provided that performs reliability notification 83 for displaying the generation timing of an effect generated in a predetermined period and the points assigned to the effect in time series.
Here, the reliability notification means may display the reliability regarding the notice.

  In addition, you may enable it to select whether the reliability alert | report 83 is displayed according to a player's selection. In addition, when the reliability notification 83 indicates the reliability of each notice instead of the points, the reliability notification 83 is displayed not only in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the point addition notice is performed but also in all the special figure fluctuation display games. You may make it always display. The present invention is also applicable to slot machines. However, since the execution time of the variable display game changes depending on the operation timing of the stop button of the player, the time axis of the reliability notification 83 is preferably a time axis based on the operation of the stop button.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 can be selected to automatically operate the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29.

  Since there are many right-handed players, the operation unit 24 for launching the game ball is provided at a position where the player can easily operate with the right hand. However, a player who wants to operate the production buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 with the right hand of his dominant hand will release his hand from the operation unit 24 every time the operation is performed. Will be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to set an automatic mode in which the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is automatically performed even if the player does not operate, so that the operating time of the gaming machine is prevented from being reduced. ing.

  A button automation selection mode is set by performing predetermined operations on the production buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 in the customer waiting state. In this button automation selection mode, as shown in FIG. 73A, the manual mode and the automatic mode can be selected as the button input type by operating the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29. The manual mode is a mode in which the player himself operates the effect button at the operation timing of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29. The automatic mode is a mode that is handled as an operation that is performed even if the player does not perform an operation at the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29.

  When the automatic mode is selected in FIG. 73A, a pressed character selection mode is set as shown in FIG. 73B, and a character can be selected by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29. The pressed character is a character that is different in how it is handled when the production button 25 or the touch panel 29 is operated in the automatic mode. As shown in FIG. 73 (c), the pressed character is a fast-pressing character that is treated as if it is immediately operated with the start of the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, or the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is high. Various characters are set, such as a character that hits at high speed repeatedly and a character that presses only a weak scene that is not handled as pressed in a hot scene. The player can select and set a character desired by the player, and an operation corresponding to the selected character is performed.

  FIGS. 73 (d) and 73 (e) show examples of effects when the automatic mode is set. When the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is reached in a branch effect where the content of the effect varies depending on whether or not the player has operated, an operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 as shown in FIG. 81 is displayed and the character 85 is displayed. And the effect which the character 85 presses the image of the production | presentation button of the operation promotion display 81 is displayed, and it treats as the thing which the production button 25 and the touch panel 29 were operated.

  In addition, when the result of operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is something that the player cannot expect, an effect that the character 85 gets angry is performed as shown in FIG. 73 (e). Accordingly, the character 85 expresses emotions that match the player's feelings. In the manual mode, when the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is reached, only the operation promotion display 81 that prompts the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is displayed, and the character 85 is not displayed.

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the process shown in FIG. 74 is performed in the hall / player setting mode process (see step C10, FIG. 36) in the main process. In this hall / player setting mode process, first, it is determined whether or not the hall setting mode is in a state where information is set on the game store side (step C471). 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 C471; Y), the process proceeds to step C476. If not in the hole setting mode (step C471; N), it is determined whether the player is in the player setting mode in which information is set (step C472).

  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 C472; Y), the process proceeds to step C489. If not in the player setting mode (step C472; N), it is determined whether the start condition for the hole setting mode is satisfied (step C473). The start condition of the hall setting mode here is, for example, that the effect button 25 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 C473; Y), the screen drawing start of the hole setting mode is set (step C474), and the flag in the hole setting mode is set (step C475).

  Thereafter, hall volume adjustment processing (step C476) for setting the changeable range of the volume based on the operation input and hall LED brightness adjustment processing (step C477) for setting the changeable range of the LED luminance 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. Furthermore, a liquid crystal brightness adjustment process (step C478) for setting liquid crystal brightness based on an operation input, and a power saving setting process (step C478) for setting a power saving state to be shifted when a game is not performed for a predetermined time. C479). In this power saving setting process (step C479), the setting of whether or not 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 are set for each hole. It can be set to. 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 C480).

  If there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C480; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. If there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C480; Y), it is determined whether or not the confirmation operation input is a factory setting (step C481). The confirmation operation input includes a confirmation operation input for confirming information set in the processes from steps C476 to C479, 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 C481; N), that is, if it is a finalizing operation input for determining the information set in the processing from step C476 to C479, the processing from step C476 to C479 is performed. The determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM (FeRAM 323) as the determined information as the determined information (step C483). If the input is a deterministic operation input at the factory setting (step C481; Y), the factory setting process (step C482) is performed, and the information set in the processes from step C476 to C479 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 C483). As a result, the initial setting values (volume, LED luminance, and liquid crystal luminance setting values) 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 C484), the hole setting mode flag is cleared (step C485), and the hole / player setting mode processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the start condition for the hole setting mode is not satisfied (step C473; N), it is determined whether the start condition for the player setting mode is satisfied (step C486). The start condition of the player setting mode here is, for example, that the effect button 25 is pressed once during the waiting state where the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game are not executed. If this player setting mode start condition is not satisfied (step C486; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. If the player setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C486; Y), the player setting mode screen drawing start is set (step C487), and the player setting mode flag is set (step C488). .

  Then, a button automation setting process (step C489) for setting whether or not the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is automatically performed is performed, and the operation is performed within the changeable range set in the hall volume adjustment process (step C476). A player volume adjustment process (step C490) for changing the volume based on the input, and a player LED brightness adjustment process for changing the LED brightness based on the operation input within the changeable range set in the hall LED adjustment process (step C477). (Step C491) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C492). If there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C492; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated.

  If there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C492; Y), the information set in steps C489 to C491 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 C493), the player setting mode flag is cleared (Step C494), 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.

[Button automation selection processing]
FIG. 75 shows an automated button selection process (step C489) in the hall / player setting mode process described above. In this button automation selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the button automation selection mode is in a state of selecting whether or not the operation of the effect button 25 is automatically performed (see FIG. 73A) (step). C501). When the button automation selection mode is in effect, the button automation selection mode flag is set, and whether or not the button automation selection mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  If it is in the button automation selection mode (step C501; Y), the process proceeds to step C505. If not in the button automation selection mode (step C501; N), it is determined whether the pressed character selection mode, which is a state for selecting the pressed character (see FIG. 73B), is in effect (step C502). Note that when the character selection mode is selected, a flag indicating that the character selection mode is in progress is set, and whether or not the character selection mode is selected can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  If it is in the pressed character selection mode (step C502; Y), the process proceeds to step C515. If not in the pressed character selection mode (step C502; N), it is determined whether the button automation selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C503). The start condition of the button automation selection mode is, for example, that a predetermined operation is performed by the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 in the player setting mode. If this button automation selection mode start condition is not satisfied (step C503; N), the button automation selection process is terminated. If the button automation selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C503; Y), the button automation selection mode flag is set (step C504), and the button automation selection menu screen display is set (step C505).

  Then, it is determined whether there is a selected cursor operation (step C506). If there is a cursor operation (step C506; Y), the display information on the button automation selection menu screen is updated according to the cursor operation (step C507). It is determined whether there is a decision operation (step C508). If there is no decision operation (step C508; N), the button automation selection process is terminated. If there is a determination operation (step C508; Y), button automation setting information for the current selection target is set (step C509).

  Thereby, for example, in FIG. 73A, when the player performs a cursor operation (for example, an operation of touching the left or right of the touch panel 29 on the top surface of the effect button 25) with the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the arrow-shaped cursor is changed. The state indicating the manual mode and the state indicating the automatic mode can be changed. In addition, when the player performs an operation of inputting a decision using the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 (for example, an operation of pressing the center of the effect button 25), the item indicated by the cursor is set.

  Thereafter, the button automation selection mode flag is cleared (step C510), and it is determined whether or not the determined automatic push setting (automatic mode) is set (step C511). If it is determined to be the automatic push setting (step C511; Y), the flag for pushing character selection mode is set (step C512), and the button automatic selection process is terminated. As a result, the process proceeds to the pressed character selection mode as shown in FIG. If it is not the automatic push setting that has been determined (step C511; N), the push character selection mode flag is cleared (step C513), the automatic mode flag is cleared (step C514), and the button automatic selection process is performed. Exit.

  In step C502, if the character selection mode is in progress (step C502; Y), that is, if the flag in character selection mode is set, display setting of the character selection menu screen is performed (step C515). It is determined whether there is a cursor operation (step C516). When there is no selection cursor operation (step C516; N), it transfers to step C518. If there is a selection cursor operation (step C516; Y), the pressed character selection menu screen display information is updated (step C517), and it is determined whether there is a determination operation (step C518).

  If there is no decision operation (step C518; N), the button automation selection process is terminated. If there is a determination operation (step C518; Y), the currently selected target pressed character information is set (step C519). The pressed character information is character personality information such as fast pressing, high-speed continuous hitting, and pressing only a weak scene as shown in FIG. 73 (c), and character personality information that is currently selected is set. Is done. Thereby, for example, in FIG. 73B, the player performs a cursor operation with the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 (for example, an operation of touching the left or right of the touch panel 29 on the upper surface of the effect button 25), so that the push characters are sequentially changed. Is done. In addition, when the player performs an operation of inputting a decision using the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 (for example, an operation of pressing the center of the effect button 25), the player is set to the displayed pressed character.

  Thereafter, the display information at the time of determination is set (step C520), and the pressed character selection mode flag is cleared (step C521). As a result, the pressed character selection mode ends and the player setting mode is entered. Then, the automatic mode flag is set (step C522), and the button automation selection process is terminated.

  In this way, by setting the automatic mode, it is handled that the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is operated at the operation timing of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as an operation automating means that allows the player to handle the operation means as operating the operation means without operating the operation means in the branch effect. Further, it is possible to select how the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 are regarded as operated by selecting the pressed character. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an operation mode selection unit that enables selection of the operation mode of the operation unit in the branching effect by the player's selection.

  In this way, by making it possible to set the automatic mode, a player who is troublesome to operate the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 can be shown an effect based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29. Yes, you can enhance the fun of the game. When the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 in the manual mode, an effect that cannot be seen in the automatic mode can be executed, and the player participates in the game by operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 himself / herself. You may make it give the privilege which did.

From the above, production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production,
Operating means (production button 25, touch panel 29) that can be operated by the player,
The production includes a branch production with different production contents depending on whether or not the operation means is operated.
The production control means
In the branch effect, operation automation means (effect control device 300) that enables a player to handle the operation means without operating the operation means is provided.

The operation automation means is
A plurality of operation modes of the operation means in the branch effect are provided, and are configured to be handled as operated by any one operation mode.
An operation mode selection unit (production control device 300) that enables selection of an operation mode of the operation unit in the branching production by selection of the player is provided.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the third modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and is mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modification automatically operates the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 only while the game ball is being launched.

  As described above, the operation is automatically performed in the automatic mode. However, depending on the player, there is a player who wants to operate an important scene such as a branch point of whether or not a special result is obtained. In such a case, a player who wants to perform an operation often tries to operate with the right hand of the dominant hand, and therefore releases the hand from the operation unit 24. Therefore, whether the production button 25 or the touch panel 29 is automatically operated only when the operation ball 24 is operated by touching the operation unit 24 and is automatically operated according to the player's intention. It is possible to easily select whether or not.

[Direction button input processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the processing shown in FIG. 76 is performed in the effect button input processing (step C9) in the main processing shown in FIG. In this effect button input process, first, the value of the current effect button state area is copied to the previous effect button state area (step C521), and the port status data of the effect operation unit (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is obtained this time. The effect button state area is copied (step C522). Then, the state change data of the effect operation unit (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 C523). Here, reading of the input from the effect operation unit is performed, for example, in a timer interrupt process with a period of 1 ms, and chattering is removed to determine the state. 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 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 C524). If it is determined in step C524 that the touch sensor 29a is not valid (step C524; N), the process proceeds to step C534. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C524 that the touch sensor 29a is in an effective period (step C524; Y), it is determined which of the touch sensors has an input (step C525). Here, when the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “normal sensitivity”, the touch operation on the effect operation unit can be detected, and any touch sensor is detected when the touch operation is detected. Is determined to have input. Further, when the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “high sensitivity”, it is possible to detect a hand-holding operation or a touch operation on the effect operation unit, and when the hand-holding operation or the touch operation is detected In addition, it is determined that any touch sensor has an input.

  If it is determined in step C525 that there is no input to any touch sensor (step C525; N), the process proceeds to step C534. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C525 that any touch sensor has an input (step C525; Y), it is determined whether a space touch effect is being performed (step C526).

  Here, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment (including each modification) has a space touch effect (aerial touch effect) as a touch effect that is a kind of effect (PB (push button) effect) using the effect operation unit. And a button touch effect. During the space touch effect, when a hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit is detected, the effect is changed by, for example, switching the effect by the display on the display device 41. 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 contact operation on the effect operation unit 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”.

  If it is determined in step C526 that the space touch effect is not being performed (step C526; N), that is, if a button touch effect is being performed and a touch operation on the effect operation unit is detected, a touch sensor control process (step C528) is performed. . Then, as a result of the touch sensor control process (step C528), it is determined whether or not the input content of the touch sensor 29a is confirmed (step C529). Specifically, the production control device 300 displays, for example, an image that prompts a contact movement operation on the production operation unit on the display device 41 and does not monitor a plurality of inputs such as a flick operation and a round tracing operation. When 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, the state change data of the production operation unit generated in each step C523 of the multiple production button input processing executed within a predetermined input content confirmation period. That is. Also, since the effect button input process is performed at a cycle of about 33.3 milliseconds, for example, when the input content confirmation period is set to 333 milliseconds, the effect button input process is executed 10 times within the input content confirmation period. Ten state change data are generated. For example, the effect control device 300 displays an image or the like that prompts a contact operation on the effect operation unit on the display device 41, and requests an operation that can be confirmed only by monitoring one input such as a touch operation. Determines that the input content has been determined when it can be determined that the requested operation has been performed based on the current input result.

  If it is determined in step C529 that the input content of the touch sensor 29a is not fixed (step C529; N), the process proceeds to step C534. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C529 that the input content of the touch sensor 29a has been confirmed (step C529; 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 C528). (Step C530).

  Specifically, the effect control device 300 displays, for example, an image or the like that prompts a plurality of contact operations (such as continuous hitting (continuous touch) operation) or a plurality of contact movement operations (such as a rubbing operation) on the effect operation unit. When displayed on the device 41, the ratio of the number of times that the input content has been determined in step C529 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 ratio is reached, or when the number of times that the input content is determined in step C529 after the start of the display reaches a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the effective probability has been exceeded. To do. In addition, the effect control device 300 displays, for example, an image that prompts one contact operation (such as one-touch operation) on the effect operation unit on the display device 41, or one contact movement operation (flick) on the effect operation unit. When the display device 41 displays an image that prompts an operation or the like on the display device 41, since it is determined in step C529 that the input content has been determined, it is determined that the effective probability has been unconditionally exceeded.

  If it is determined in step C530 that the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has not been exceeded (step C530; N), the process proceeds to step C534. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C530 that the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has been exceeded (step C530; Y), the input result information of the touch sensor 29a is saved (step C531), and the touch sensor 29a is set to invalid. (Step C532). If the detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “high sensitivity”, it is set to “normal sensitivity” (step C533), and the process proceeds to step C534.

  In step C534, it is determined whether the push sensor (the effect button switch 25a) is in an effective period (step C534). If it is determined in step C534 that the push sensor is not valid (step C534; N), the effect button input process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C534 that the effective period of the push sensor is in effect (step C534; Y), whether there is an input to the push sensor (production button switch 25a), that is, a pressing operation on the production operation unit is detected. (Step C535).

  If it is determined in step C535 that there is no input to the PUSH sensor (step C535; N), the process proceeds to step C541. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C535 that there is an input to the push sensor (step C535; Y), that is, if a pressing operation on the effect operation unit is detected, the effective probability of the push sensor (effect button switch 25a) is exceeded. It is determined whether or not (step C536).

  Specifically, the effect control device 300 has an input in step C535 when, for example, an image or the like that prompts one press operation (one PUSH operation or the like) to the effect operation unit is displayed on the display device 41. It is determined that the effective probability has been unconditionally exceeded. In addition, for example, when an image or the like that prompts a plurality of pressing operations (such as a continuous hitting (continuous PUSH) operation) on the effect operation unit is displayed on the display device 41, an effect button input process executed after the start of the display is performed. When the ratio of the number of times it is determined that there is an input in step C535 after the start of the display to the number of times has reached a predetermined ratio, or when there is an input in step C535 after the start of the display When the determined number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the effective probability has been exceeded. Alternatively, a random number may be randomly selected each time the operation is performed, and it may be determined that the effective probability has been exceeded when winning. Furthermore, the winning probability may be changed according to the number of times of operation, such as increasing the winning probability as the number of operations increases. Note that the specific processing contents in the determination of whether or not the effective probability of the push sensor has been exceeded (step C536) is similarly applied to the determination of whether or not the effective probability of the touch sensor 29a has been exceeded (step C530). Is done.

  If it is determined in step C536 that the effective probability of the push sensor has not been exceeded (step C536; N), the effect button input process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C536 that the effective probability of the push sensor has been exceeded (step C536; Y), the input result information of the push sensor (production button switch 25a) is stored (step C537), and the push sensor (production) The button switch 25a) is set to invalid (step C538), and the effect button input process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C526 that the space touch effect is being performed (step C526; Y), it is determined whether the space touch effect is an effect handled as a PUSH sensor (effect button switch 25a) (step C527). . 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 is detected, and performs the pressing operation. It is configured to perform corresponding control. 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 is detected, It is configured to perform control corresponding to the contact operation.

  If it is determined in step C527 that the effect is not handled as a push sensor (step C527; N), that is, if the hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit is regarded as a contact operation on the effect operation unit, the process proceeds to step C528. In this case, for example, when a finger or the like slides above the production operation unit (specifically, within the detection range of the touch sensor 29a above the production operation unit), a flick operation is performed on the production operation unit. Can be regarded as Further, for example, when the finger or the like moves up and down a plurality of times above the effect operation unit (specifically, when the finger or the like reciprocates between the detection range and the outside of the detection range of the touch sensor 29a) It can be considered that a plurality of contact operations have been performed on the part.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step C527 that the effect is handled as a push sensor (step C527; Y), that is, if the hand-holding operation on the effect operation unit is regarded as a pressing operation on the effect operation unit, the touch sensor 29a is invalidated. The detection sensitivity of the touch sensor 29a is set to “normal sensitivity” (step C540), and the process proceeds to step C537. 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.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 535 that there is no input to the PUSH sensor (step C535; N), it is determined whether or not the push button is in the automatic mode (step C541). When the push button is not in the automatic mode (step C541; N), the effect button input process is terminated. If the push button is in the automatic mode (step C541; Y), it is determined whether a game ball is being fired (step C542).

  Whether or not the game ball is being fired is determined by setting the game ball firing flag only while the game ball is being fired, as will be described later. When the game ball is not being launched (step C542; N), the effect button input process is terminated. If the game ball is being fired (step C542; Y), it is determined whether or not the button is pressed (step C543) corresponding to the contents of the effect and the type of the pressed character. When the button is pressed (Step C544; Y), the process proceeds to Step C537. If the button is not pressed (Step C544; N), the effect button input process is terminated.

  In step C543, the key is basically pressed. For example, when a character that presses only a weak scene that is not handled as pressed in a hot scene is set, the character is pressed in a hot scene. I won't do that. In the case of the third modification described above, processes other than step C542 are performed as the effect button input process.

[Received command analysis processing]
Further, in the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 77 is performed instead of the received command analysis process shown in FIG. In this received command analysis process, it is determined whether MODE is the range of the launch command (step C551). If it is within the range of the launch command (step C551; Y), the launch command process is performed (step C552). ), The received command analysis process is terminated.

  A launch command is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the state of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24 changes. As this launch command, when the state of the touch switch changes from an untouched state to a touched state, a firing command that is transmitted, and when the touch switch changes from a touched state to a non-touched state When there is a command to stop firing to be transmitted and these are received, launch command processing (step C552) is performed.

[Launch command processing]
FIG. 78 shows the above-described firing command processing (step C552). In this firing command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the received command is a command indicating that it is being fired (fired command) (step C561). If it is a firing command (step C561; Y), a game ball firing flag is set (step C562), and the firing command processing is terminated. If it is not a firing command (step C561; N), that is, if it is a firing stop command, the game ball firing flag is cleared (step C563), and the firing command processing ends. When the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the firing flag is cleared as an initial value.

  As a result, when the player is touching the operation unit 24, the firing flag is set as if the game ball is being fired, and the effect button shown in FIG. 76 is based on the presence or absence of the firing flag. In step C542 of the input process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is being launched.

From the above, it is provided with a firing operation determination means (production control device 300) for determining the presence or absence of a firing operation by the player,
Operation automation means
Only when it is determined by the firing operation determination means that the game ball is being fired, the player can treat the operation means as operated without operating the operation means.

  In the third and fourth modifications described above, even in the automatic mode, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the operation may be treated as valid. In addition, an operation such as that shown in FIG. 73 (d) is operated at the timing when it is considered that the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is operated, and the player determines which timing is operated. You may make it understand. In this case, if the player performs an operation on his / her own before the production of an operation such that the push character operates, it is assumed that the operation has been performed with the operation, and the processing for assuming that the operation has been performed may not be performed. Also, in important scenes, such as the branch point of whether or not a special result is obtained, it is likely that a player who has set the auto mode will often want to operate himself, so the auto mode is in effect. However, the operation may not be automatically performed. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

[Fifth Modification]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 can display the remaining time until the branch point of the production,

  FIG. 79 shows a display example of the remaining time until the branch point of the effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 79 (e), while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed (fluctuation 0), the fourth start memory 4 is held, and the special figure fluctuation display based on the hold 4 is generated. This is an example in which the game has a special result, and the remaining time to the winning branch point, which is the time when it becomes clear that the special result is displayed in the special figure variation display game based on the hold 4, is displayed.

  First, a variation 0 is started (T51), and a hold 4 occurs in the variation 0 (T52). As a result of performing the prefetch process for the hold 4, execution of the prefetch notice of the winning branch timer, which is an effect capable of notifying the remaining time until the winning branch point (T 62) in the special figure variation display game based on the hold 4, is executed. It has been decided. Based on this, as shown in FIG. 79A, an operation promotion display 81 that prompts the operation of the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 is performed. Here, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 (T53), as shown in FIG. 79B, a remaining time display 86, which is a display of the remaining time until the winning branch point, is performed. Here, the remaining time of 2 minutes 24 seconds 80 is shown as the remaining time (T53 to T62), and thereafter, a countdown display is performed in which the remaining time displayed with the passage of time decreases.

  Thereafter, the performance proceeds as shown in FIG. In this effect, the player character is clearly informed that a special result is obtained when the player character battles the enemy character and the player character wins. The remaining time display 86 is displayed even during the progress of this performance. Then, in the target special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 70 (d), the timing at which the player character is clearly informed that a special result will be obtained is the current branch point, and the remaining time is the same as this notification. The time display 86 is set to 0. This winning branch point is still changing, and the final result mode is displayed after this (T63). In FIG. 79A, the remaining time display 86 is not performed unless the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, but the effect itself is the same regardless of whether the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is operated. Proceed to.

  By performing the remaining time display 86 in this way, it is possible to predict the level of possibility of the production contents and the special results from the time until the branch point of the production, and it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the variable display, so that the game It can enhance interest. That is, if the remaining time display 86 is long, it can be expected that an effect with a high degree of expectation (such as a long reach) will be performed after this, and it can be predicted that there is a high possibility of a special result. Furthermore, the countdown display can gradually increase the player's sense of expectation and improve the interest to the current branch point.

[Scenario analysis processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the process shown in FIG. 80 is performed instead of the latter half of the scenario setting process shown in FIG. In this process, it is determined whether the operation code is a notice time calculation system (notice time calculation code) (step C571). When the opcode is a notice time calculation system (step C571; Y), a notice time calculation process is performed (step C572), and the process proceeds to step C203. For example, in the tenth line (// 9) in FIG. 82, a notice time calculation code is set, and therefore a notice time calculation process is performed.

[Notice time calculation process]
FIG. 81 shows the notice time calculation process (step C572) described above. In this advance notice time calculation process, first, it is determined whether or not the winning branch timer prefetch advance notice is executed (step C581). If not executed (step C581; N), the advance notice time calculation process is terminated. If it is to be executed (step C581; Y), the remaining change time currently being executed and the change notice time for each hold other than the prefetch target hold are added (step C582).

  Then, the estimated time to the current branch point of the pre-read target hold is added to the addition result (step C583), the time value corresponding to the final addition result is saved in the display area (step C584), and the notice time calculation process Exit. This time value is also set as a variable wait time.

  In the example of FIG. 79, the remaining time of the variation that is currently being executed is from the button pressing timing of variation 0 to the end of the stop display time of variation 0 (T53 to T54). In addition, the time from the start to the end of the stop display time (T55 to T57, T57 to T59, T59 to T61) for each of the variations 1 to 3 is the scheduled variation time for each hold other than the prefetch target hold. In step C582, these times are added. In addition, the hold 4 is a prefetch target hold, and in Step C584, the time (T61 to T62) from the start of the hold 4 to the winning branch point is added, and this time value is saved in the display area.

  In the example of FIG. 79, the fluctuation 0 is the fluctuation time (T51 to T54) is 12.0 seconds, and the effect button 25 is pressed 3.0 seconds after the fluctuation starts (T53). (T53 to T54) is 9.0 seconds. In addition, in the game control device 100, when the execution of the winning branch timer pre-reading notice is determined, the variation times of the variations 1 to 4 are determined. Here, the variation time of variation 1 (T55 to T56) is 3.2 seconds, the variation time of variation 2 (T57 to T58) is 7.2 seconds, and the variation time of variation 3 (T59 to T60) is 12.0 seconds. The variation time (T61 to T63) of variation 4 is set to 125.0 seconds.

  Furthermore, the stop display times (T54 to T55, T56 to T57, T58 to T59, T60 to T61) of fluctuations 0 to 3 are set to 0.6 seconds, respectively. Further, the winning branch point (T62) is set 14.0 seconds before the end of change (T63) in the hold 4. Therefore, 9.0 + 0.6 + 3.2 + 0.6 + 7.2 + 0.6 + 12.0 + 0.6 + 125.0-14.0 = 144.8 seconds, and the remaining time display 86 displays “02:24:80”. It becomes.

  In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as a calculation means for calculating the remaining time until the predetermined time in the effect of the variable display game, and also serves as a remaining time display means for displaying the calculation result by the calculation means as the remaining time display 86. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as an effect setting means capable of setting effects in the subsequent variable display game.

  FIG. 82 is a scenario table that is set and executed when execution of the pre-fetching timer prefetch notice is determined (for example, T52 in FIG. 79 (e)), and the scenario for scenario layer 6 related to the notice control. Shown table. In this scenario table, the first to fourth lines (index numbers 0 to 3 shown on the right side of the table) are common parts, and the effect buttons 25 are not pressed on the fifth to seventh lines (index numbers 4 to 6). This is an operation unit when the remaining time display 86 is not performed. The 8th to 14th lines (index numbers 7 to 13) are operation units when the effect button 25 is pressed, and are operation units when the remaining time display 86 is performed.

  According to this scenario table, when the execution of the prefetch notice of the premature branch timer is determined, the premature branch timer effect motion is registered in the first line (// 0), and it is notified that the premature branch timer prefetch notice is made. Production to start is started. Next, the PB motion is registered in the second line, and the operation promotion display 81 for prompting the operation of the effect button 25 as shown in FIG. 79A is started.

  In the third line, 150 frames (5 seconds) is set as an effective time during which the effect button 25 can be operated. If the effect button 25 is not operated within the effective time, the process proceeds to the fifth line by the process of the fourth line. The operation when the remaining time display 86 is not performed is performed. When the remaining time display 86 is not performed, the winning branch timer effect motion and the PB motion are deleted in the fifth and sixth lines, and these effects are ended, and the control by the scenario table is ended in the seventh line. .

  On the other hand, if the effect button 25 is operated within the effective time, the process moves to the eighth line by the process of the fourth line, and the operation when the remaining time display 86 is made is performed. The operation in this case is set so that the effect is ended by deleting the PB motion in the eighth line, and the operation sound of the button is output in the ninth line. Furthermore, the notice time calculation process is performed in the 10th line, the time value display motion is registered in the 11th line, and the remaining time display 86 is started as shown in FIG. 79 (b). Further, in the 12th line, the above time value is set in the variable wait timer, and the remaining time display 86 is displayed as shown in FIG. 79 (c) until the above time value elapses (until the remaining time becomes 0). Is continued. As shown in FIG. 79 (d), when the time value becomes 0 and the variable wait time elapses, the time value display motion is deleted at the 13th line, the remaining time display 86 is terminated, and this scenario table is displayed at the 14th line. The control by is terminated.

  Note that the remaining time display 86 may be performed only in one special figure variation display game. That is, the special figure fluctuation display game in which the display of FIG. 79A is performed and the special figure fluctuation display game in which the display of FIG. 79D is performed may be the same special figure fluctuation display game. In this case, only the remaining time of the current fluctuation is calculated and displayed in steps C582 and C583. Although the time value up to the current branch point is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time value up to an arbitrary point may be displayed. For example, a time value until the result mode is displayed, a time value until the reach state is reached, a time value until the reach is developed, and the like.

  In addition, when the execution of the preemptive branch timer look-ahead notice is decided, the fluctuation times for fluctuations 1 to 4 are also decided. At this time, the shortest fluctuation time can be set as the scheduled time. These may be added and used for the variable wait time or remaining time display 86. In this case, an effect of adding the difference from the variation time actually determined at the start of each variation to the variable wait time and adding it to the remaining time display 86 is performed. In addition, a rough time is set as the variable wait time or remaining time display 86 regardless of the set variation time, and the variable wait time or remaining time display is performed in consideration of the actually determined variation time at the start of the variation. An effect of adding or subtracting to 86 may be performed. In other words, when the remaining time displayed on the remaining time display 86 is different from the actual remaining time, the effect control device 300 may include a time adjusting unit that calculates the difference between the two and updates the remaining time display 86. good.

From the above,
Providing production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production,
The production control means
Calculation means (effect control device 300) for calculating the remaining time until the predetermined time in the effect of the variable display game;
The remaining time display means (effect control device 300) for displaying the calculation result by the calculating means as the remaining time display 86 is provided.

In addition, operation means (effect button 25, touch panel 29) that can be operated by the player are provided,
The calculating means calculates the time from the time of the operation to a predetermined time based on the operation of the operating means.
Further, the predetermined time is a time when the player can recognize whether or not a special result is obtained.

In addition, there is provided an effect setting means (game control device 100) capable of setting an effect in the subsequent variable display game,
The calculating means calculates the remaining time until the predetermined time in the effects of the variable display game after the next time based on the setting by the effect setting means.
In addition, when the remaining time displayed on the remaining time display 86 is different from the actual remaining time, a time adjusting unit (effect control device 300) for calculating the difference between the two and updating the remaining time display 86 is provided. Become.

Further, a start storage means (game) for storing start memory as a right to execute a variable display game together with a random upper limit number based on winning of a game ball in a start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37). Control device 100);
Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as start-up memory in the start-up storage means before the variable display game based on the start-up memory is executed,
The effect setting means (game control device 100) is configured to set an effect in the subsequent variable display game based on the determination result of the prior determination means.
The effect setting means may set the effect, execution time, and winning branch point for a specific variable display game before the start memory is generated. For example, the execution time and the winning branch point may be set in advance assuming that a specific variation display game after the end of the special figure variation display game is a specific SP4 reach.

[Sixth Modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 execution mode of the effect can be changed as the game progresses, and the player can select whether or not to change the effect.

  The gaming machine according to the present modification includes a plurality of types of effect modes that have different execution modes of effects, and includes an effect mode that cannot be selected in the initial state. When a predetermined condition is established as the game progresses, the effect mode that could not be selected is released while the game level is increased, and the effect mode can be selected.

  Various conditions are conceivable as the predetermined condition for increasing the game level. For example, a predetermined number of special figure change display games have been executed, a predetermined effect has been executed, and the player operates the effect button 25. For example, a specific number of special figure fluctuation display game is executed without interruption. Further, the effect mode may not be released when the game level is increased, and may be released only when a predetermined game level is reached.

  For the setting of the effect mode, an automatic setting mode for automatically applying the effect mode released when the effect mode is released and a manual mode for manually selecting the effect mode to be applied by the player are prepared. ing. The automatic setting mode and the manual mode can be selected in a waiting state. By performing predetermined operations on the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 in the customer waiting state, an effect customization mode in which the effect can be changed according to the player's preference is set, and the display shown in FIG. 83 (a) is made. In this effect customization mode, an item to be customized can be selected by moving the star-shaped cursor by operating the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 and performing a determination operation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 83 (a), when the cursor is placed on the selection method for reflecting the opening effect and a determination operation is performed, a customized automatic setting selection mode is set, and the display shown in FIG. 83 (b) is made. In this customized automatic setting selection mode, the automatic setting mode and the manual mode can be selected by moving the arrow-shaped cursor by operating the effect buttons 25 and the touch panel 29 and performing a determination operation.

  In the case of the manual mode, when the production mode is set when the production mode is newly opened, all the starting memories are consumed, the special figure variation display game is terminated, and the game is started after waiting for the customer. It is necessary to shift to the user setting mode and make settings. On the other hand, in the automatic setting mode, the newly opened effect mode is basically automatically applied from the next special figure variation display game. Thereby, there is no need to bother waiting for the customer, and the game can be continued. However, when the newly opened effect mode is content that conflicts with the currently set effect mode, the change is made after waiting for the player to permit the change.

  For example, in the state where the automatic setting mode is set, as shown in FIG. 83 (c), the predetermined condition is established and the game level is increased from the level 9 to the level 10 in the effect frequency low mode where the effect execution frequency is low. Accordingly, a high production frequency mode with a high production execution frequency is newly opened. The production frequency low mode and the production frequency high mode conflict with each other regarding the execution frequency of the production, and these are competing production mode modes. Therefore, the display mode for selecting whether to apply the newly opened performance mode as shown in FIG. 83 (d) without applying the newly opened performance mode is performed. In this selection display, it is possible to select whether or not to change by moving the arrow-shaped cursor by operating the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 and performing the determination operation. Then, an effect mode is set according to the player's selection.

  In addition, although it applies automatically when it is the production | presentation aspect mode which does not compete, as shown in FIG.83 (d), you may make it change after waiting for a player's permission of a change. The case where the production mode is changed to the non-competing production mode is, for example, the case where the production mode capable of executing the reach productions 1 to 5 is opened in the production mode capable of performing the reach productions 1 to 3. This is the case where the contents of the production mode can be executed in the same way after the change. In addition, as shown in FIG. 83 (d), the selection display is displayed at the corner of the main display device 41. When a sub display device different from the main display device 41 is provided, the selection display is performed on the sub display device. Anyway.

[Main processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the main process shown in FIG. 84 is performed instead of the main process in the effect control apparatus 300 shown in FIG. In this main process, a customized release process (step C591) for managing the release of the effect mode is performed.

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
FIG. 85 shows the hall / player setting mode process (step C10) in the main process shown in FIG. The hall / player setting mode process is an effect customization process (step C561) in place of the button automation setting process (step C489) in the hall / player setting mode process shown in FIG. The other processes are the same.

[Production customization processing]
FIG. 86 shows the effect customization process (step C561) in the hall / player setting mode process shown in FIG. In this effect customization process, first, it is determined whether there is new open item information (step C571). The new opening item information is information indicating that a predetermined condition is established in the game and a new production mode can be selected.

  If there is no new open item information (step C571; N), the process proceeds to the customization menu display process (step C573). If there is new open item information (step C571; Y), the newly opened item is validated (step C572), and customization menu display processing is performed (step C573). By enabling the newly opened items, it is possible to select a new effect mode in selecting the effect mode in the manual mode.

  In the customization menu display process (step C573), a process for enabling display of a screen for selecting an effect customization item as shown in FIG. 83A and selection of an item by the player is performed. Then, a customization automatic setting selection process (step C574), a player customization process (step C575), and a mobile interlocking process (step C576) are performed, and the effect customization process is terminated. The customization automatic setting process (step C574) is a process corresponding to the case where the item for selecting the reflection method of the opening effect is selected in FIG. 83 (a), and displays a screen as shown in FIG. 83 (b). This is a process of setting either the automatic setting mode or the manual mode according to the player's selection.

  The player customization process (step C575) is a process corresponding to the case where music customization, symbol customization, or game customization is selected in FIG. 83A, and the player inputs an operation. In this way, various customizations are possible. The mobile link process (step C576) is a process for displaying a two-dimensional code, accepting input of a password, collating, etc. in order to link information related to a game with a mobile device such as a mobile phone.

[Customized automatic setting selection processing]
FIG. 87 shows a customization automatic setting selection process (step C574) in the effect customization process shown in FIG. In this customization automatic setting selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the customization automatic setting selection mode is in effect (step C581). When the automatic customization setting selection mode is in effect, the automatic customization setting selection mode flag is set, and whether or not the customization automatic setting selection mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

  If it is in the customization automatic setting selection mode (step C581; Y), the process proceeds to step C584. If the customized automatic setting selection mode is not in effect (step C581; N), it is determined whether the customized automatic setting selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C582). The establishment of the customized automatic setting selection mode start condition means that a determination operation is performed by selecting an item for selecting a method for reflecting an opening effect on the screen of FIG.

  If the customization automatic setting selection mode start condition is not satisfied (step C582; N), the customization automatic setting selection process is terminated. If the customized automatic setting selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C582; Y), the customized automatic setting selection mode flag is set (step C583), and the display setting of the customized automatic setting selection menu screen is performed (step C584). ). As a result, the screen shown in FIG. 83B is displayed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a selection cursor operation (step C585). If there is a cursor operation (step C585; Y), the display information of the customized automatic setting selection menu screen is updated according to the cursor operation (step C586). ), It is determined whether there is a decision operation (step C587). If there is no decision operation (step C587; N), the customization automatic setting selection process is terminated. If there is a determination operation (step C587; Y), it is determined whether the current selection target is the automatic setting mode (step C588).

  Thereby, for example, in FIG. 83B, when the player performs a cursor operation (for example, an operation of touching the left or right of the touch panel 29 on the top surface of the effect button 25) with the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the arrow-shaped cursor is changed. The state indicating the automatic setting mode and the state indicating the manual mode can be changed. In addition, when the player performs an operation of inputting a decision using the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 (for example, an operation of pressing the center of the effect button 25), the item indicated by the cursor is set.

  If the current selection target is the automatic setting mode (step C588; Y), a customized automatic setting flag is set (step C589), and display information at the time of determination is set (step C591). As a result, the automatic setting mode is set and a message to that effect is displayed. If the current selection target is not the automatic setting mode (step C588; N), the customization automatic setting flag is cleared (step C590), and display information at the time of determination is set (step C591). As a result, the manual mode is set and a message to that effect is displayed. Then, the customization automatic setting selection mode flag is cleared (step C592), and the customization automatic setting selection process is terminated.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 88 shows a single command processing (step C55, see FIG. 38) performed in the received command analysis processing (step C12) in the main processing shown in FIG. The single command processing is similar to the single command processing shown in FIG. 67, and the description of the same processing is omitted.

  In this single-shot command processing, when MODE corresponds to a symbol stop command (step C601; Y), symbol stop scenario data is set (step C602) and it is determined whether there is a game level up (step C602). Step C603). If there is no game level up (step C603; N), the single command processing is terminated. If there is a game level up (step C603; Y), a game level up flag is set (step C604), and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

  Whether the game level is up or not is known from the beginning of the lottery result at the start of the change, but the newly opened effect mode is immediately reflected at the start of the change or at the level up effect during the change. In order to prevent this, the determination is made at the time of stopping. Therefore, in determining whether there is a game level up (step C603), the determination is made with reference to the lottery result performed at the beginning of the change. The game level up flag is set when the symbol stop command is received, but may be set when the variation timer expires (when the variation time ends). Further, the processing may be performed at the earlier of reception of the symbol stop command and time-up of the variation timer.

[Customization release processing]
FIG. 89 shows the customization release process (step C591) in the main process shown in FIG. In this customization release process, first, it is determined whether or not the game level up flag is set (step C611). The game level is configured to increase when a predetermined condition is satisfied as the game progresses, and when there is a level increase, a game level up flag is set. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not there is a game level up based on the presence or absence of this game level up flag.

  If the game level up flag is set (step C611; Y), the game level up flag is cleared (step C612), and it is determined whether there is new open item information (step C613). The new opening item information is information set when there is an effect mode that can be newly selected as the game level increases. If there is no new release item information (step C613; N), the customization release process ends. If there is new open item information (step C613; Y), it is determined whether the customization automatic setting selection mode is in effect (step C614).

  If it is not in the customization automatic setting selection mode (step C614; N), that is, if it is in the manual mode, the customization release processing is terminated. When the customization automatic setting selection mode is in effect (step C614; Y), it is checked whether the newly opened item conflicts with the current customization status (step C615).

  If there is a conflict (step C616; Y), a customization wait flag is set (step C620), and the customization release process is terminated. In this case, the effect mode which became newly selectable is not set, but the present effect mode is continued. If no conflict occurs (step C616; N), the newly opened item is set to be reflected (step C617), and the newly opened item information is cleared (step C618). As a result, the effect mode that can be newly selected is automatically set. Thereafter, a notification of reflecting newly opened items is set (step C619), and the customization release process is terminated.

  As described above, the game level up flag is set when the special figure variation display game where the game level is up is stopped, so that the processing in steps C612 to C620 can be executed when the special figure variation display game is stopped. . That is, when there is a game level up, the effect mode is set from the next game.

  On the other hand, if the game level up flag has not been set (step C611; N), it is determined whether the customization automatic setting selection mode is in effect (step C621). If it is not in the customization automatic setting selection mode (step C621; N), the customization waiting flag is cleared (step C628), and the customization release processing is terminated. In this case, since the manual mode is set and the player can select the effect mode set by himself / herself, there is no need to wait for reflection based on the competition.

  If it is in the customization automatic setting selection mode (step C621; Y), it is determined whether there is a customization waiting flag (step C622). When there is no customization waiting flag (step C622; N), that is, when there is no waiting for reflection based on competition, the customization release processing is terminated. If there is a customization waiting flag (step C622; Y), the customization waiting state display is set (step C623), and it is determined whether or not a selection operation has been performed (step C624). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 83 (d), a selection display for prompting the player to make a selection is made. That is, when the production control device 300 is in the automatic setting mode, it is determined whether or not to set the production mode that can be newly selected that is not automatically set due to contention. Selection means that can be determined by selection is provided.

  If there is no selection operation (step C624; N), the customization release process ends. If there is a selection operation (step C624; Y), that is, if there is an operation for selecting and determining either “Yes” or “No” in the selection display of FIG. The set item is set to reflect (step C625). Thereafter, the newly released item information is cleared (step C626), the notification of the selected item reflection is set (step C627), the customization waiting flag is cleared (step C628), and the customized release process is terminated. Thereby, a change to a new effect mode or a continuation of the current effect mode is set according to the player's selection. The notification of reflecting the selected item may be performed only when the change to the new production mode is selected.

  As described above, in the automatic setting mode, the presentation mode that can be newly selected is automatically set, so there is no need to interrupt and set the game, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the interruption of the game. . In addition, when competing, the player's preference can be respected by waiting for the player's selection, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. It can also be applied to a slot machine.

From the above,
Providing production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production,
The production control means
One production mode can be selected from a plurality of types of production modes with different production execution modes.
In the initial state, only a part of the production mode can be selected, and a new production mode can be selected every time a predetermined release condition is established,
An automatic setting mode for automatically setting the newly selectable presentation mode based on the fact that the new mode can be selected, and the newly selected presentation mode automatically. Mode selection means for setting any one of the production mode modes that can be set by the player without any setting and the manual mode for arbitrarily selecting one of the production mode modes based on the player's selection. The production control device 300) is provided.

  In addition, in the automatic setting mode, the production control means can be newly selected when the production mode that can be newly selected conflicts with the content of the production mode currently set. This means that the production mode is not automatically set.

  In addition, in the case of the automatic setting mode, the production control means selects whether or not to set the production mode that can be newly selected that is not automatically set due to contention. The selection means (production control device 300) that can be determined by the above is provided.

[Seventh Modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 can change the frame color setting, which is the setting of the light emission color of the LED built in the frame decoration device 18 of the front frame 12, and displays a part of the gaming machine on the display device 41. In the notification to be performed, the color of the portion 18a corresponding to the frame decoration device 18 of the gaming machine in the notification is set to a color according to the frame color setting.

  The frame color setting can be set as one of various settings as shown in FIG. 90A, and the color set here becomes the light emission color of the LED of the frame decoration device 18. By changing the frame color setting, the emission color of the frame decoration device 18 can be changed as shown in FIGS. 90 (b) to 90 (d). It should be noted that when an effect using the frame decoration device 18 is executed, a light emission color other than the color set here may be obtained.

  Further, on the display device 41, a guidance display for prompting the player to make a right or left strike is displayed on the display device 41 according to the gaming state as a position designation guidance notice for guiding a launch position advantageous to the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 91, in the guidance display that prompts the player to make a right strike, an image showing the vicinity of the right side portion of the game board 30 viewed from the front of the gaming machine 10 is displayed, and “Please make a right strike” is displayed. A character display and an arrow indicating the flow direction of the game ball are displayed to indicate that it is necessary to visually shoot the game ball to the right area of the game board 30. In this image, a part of the frame decoration device 18 located on the right side of the game board 30 is also displayed, but the color of the portion 18a corresponding to the frame decoration device 18 in this image is set to a color according to the frame color setting. I have to. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the difference in color between the image and the actual gaming machine, and to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered due to the uncomfortable feeling.

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the hole / player setting mode process shown in FIG. 92 is performed. In the hall / player setting mode process, a frame color selection process (step C631) for performing a process related to the frame color setting is performed. The other processes are the same as those shown in the hole / player setting mode process shown in FIG. 74, and the same reference numerals are given, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

(Frame color selection processing)
FIG. 93 shows the frame color selection process described above. In this frame color selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the frame color selection mode is in effect (step C641). When the frame color selection mode is in effect, the frame color selection mode flag is set, and whether or not the frame color selection mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag. If it is in the frame color selection mode (step C641; Y), the process proceeds to step C645. If the frame color selection mode is not in effect (step C641; N), it is determined whether the frame color selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C642). Satisfaction of the frame color selection mode start condition means that a frame color setting item is selected on the screen of FIG.

  If the frame color selection mode start condition is not satisfied (step C642; N), the frame color selection process ends. When the frame color selection mode start condition is satisfied (step C642; Y), the frame color selection mode flag is set (step C643), and the display frame color No. in the RAM 322 is set. In the area, the frame color No. of FeRAM 323 is displayed. The current frame color No. stored in the area. Is set (step C644), and the frame color selection menu screen display is set (step C645).

  The display frame color No. of the RAM 322 is displayed. The area stores information for displaying a frame color to be displayed on the frame color selection menu screen (item name and color name portion of “frame color setting”) in the setting screen shown in FIG. Is to do. In the example of FIG. 90 (a), the display frame color No. In the area, the display frame color No. corresponding to blue is displayed. Is stored, and blue is selected on the frame color selection menu screen. Also, the current frame color No. of FeRAM 323 is set. The area is a frame color No. that is referred to when the frame decoration device 18 is controlled. The light emission color of the frame decoration device 18 is the frame color No. stored here. The emission color depends on.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a selected cursor operation (step C646). If there is a cursor operation (step C646; Y), the display frame color No. is selected based on the cursor operation. (Step C647) and display frame color No. is updated. Based on the above, the highlighting setting of the frame color item is performed (step C648). 90A is in a state where blue is highlighted (a state surrounded by a frame). For example, if there is an operation to move the cursor to the left, the display frame color No. In addition, information corresponding to green is stored, and green is highlighted on the frame color selection menu screen.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is an operation for leaving the frame color selection mode (step C649). Here, it is an operation to move to another selection mode by moving the cursor up and down. If this operation is not performed (step C649; N), the frame color selection process is terminated. If there is an operation (step C649; Y), display information at the time of determination is set (step C650), the frame color selection mode flag is cleared (step C651), and the frame color selection process is terminated. By setting the display information at the time of determination, the characters corresponding to the color selected on the frame color selection menu screen blink for a predetermined time so that the setting contents can be easily understood.

  Note that the frame color set here is the display frame color No. in the process of writing the hole setting data determined in the hole / player setting mode process shown in FIG. The area information is the current frame color No. Set by writing to the area. The current frame color No. Based on the area information, the display color of the frame decoration device 18 is controlled as shown in FIGS. When performing the position designation guidance notification shown in FIG. With reference to the area information, the color of the portion 18a corresponding to the frame decoration device 18 in the position designation guidance notification is set.

  The current frame color No. The application of the color corresponding to the position designation guidance notification is not limited to the notification of the position designation guidance, and the current frame color No. is similarly applied when the frame decoration device 18 is included in the image in another image. It is also possible to set colors according to the above. Further, matching the image with the actual state of the gaming machine is not limited to the frame decoration device 18, and other light emitting devices, the display device 41, and an accessory device that produces an effect by operation are also included in the game. You may make it match | combine with the actual state in a machine.

  In addition, the portion included in the image is not only matched with the basic setting (for example, the current frame color No.) of the corresponding gaming machine portion, but is also displayed according to the change according to the effect being executed. Also good. For example, the current frame color No. Even when the color corresponds to blue, when the color is controlled to red by the effect, the image is controlled to be red. Similarly, the operation state of the accessory is controlled to be displayed on the image in accordance with the real-time operation state.

From the above,
A decoration device capable of changing the decoration mode;
A display device 41 for displaying an image;
Effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the decoration device and the display device 41,
The production control means
An image including a part or all of the gaming machine can be displayed on the display device 41,
The image is controlled so that the decoration mode of the decoration device included in the gaming machine in the image matches the actual decoration mode of the decoration device.
Note that the decoration device includes a light emitting decoration device that includes a lamp and an LED to perform decoration by light emission, an accessory device that performs decoration by operation, a display device 41, and the like, and a combination of these. Further, the decoration mode includes a light emission state (lighted, turned off, blinking, etc.) and a light emission color in the light emitting decoration device, an operation state in the accessory device, and an image displayed on the display device 41. . The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

Further, the decoration device is a light emission decoration device capable of changing the emission color,
The production control device includes the light emission color of the light emitting decoration device,
The image is controlled so that the light emission color of the light emitting decoration device included in the image including a part or all of the gaming machine displayed on the display device 41 matches the actual light emission color of the light emission decoration device. .

[Eighth Modification]
Next, an eighth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above 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 is configured so that the frame color setting that is the setting of the light emission color of the LED built in the frame decoration device 18 of the front frame 12 can be set according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 94 shows single-shot command processing (step C55, see FIG. 38) performed in the received command analysis processing (step C12) in the main processing shown in FIG. The single command processing is substantially the same as the single command processing shown in FIG. 67, and the same processing is denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. In this single-shot command processing, when MODE corresponds to the model designation command (step C421; Y), the frame color No. corresponding to the model code is set. The current frame color No. Is stored (step C671).

  The model designation command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and includes a model code corresponding to a control setting that is a game control setting by the game control device 100. It is. Some series of the same model have different control settings (specs) such as probability and execution mode of effects, and the game control apparatus 100 controls a game using one of a plurality of control settings. A different model code is assigned to each of the plurality of control settings, and the game control apparatus 100 transmits a model code corresponding to its own control setting to the effect control apparatus 300, and the effect control apparatus 300 receives the received model code. Perform the production control according to.

  Frame color No. corresponding to this model code When the power is turned on, the frame decoration device 18 emits light with a light emission color corresponding to the model code, and the control setting can be discriminated at a glance. In the case of power recovery, the frame color No. backed up in the FeRAM 323 is displayed. The frame color No. corresponding to the model code is saved once in another area. And the frame decoration device 18 is made to emit light in the emission color corresponding to the model code for a predetermined period, and then the frame color No. You may make it return to. In this way, the setting on the frame color selection menu screen is maintained. Of course, the frame color No. set according to the model code. May be set continuously.

  Moreover, setting the decoration mode according to the model code is not limited to the frame decoration device 18, and other decoration devices may be used. Other decoration devices include a light-emitting decoration device that includes lamps and LEDs to perform decoration by light emission, an accessory device that performs decoration by operation, a display device 41, and the like, and a combination of these. Further, the decoration mode includes a light emission state (lighted, turned off, blinking, etc.) and a light emission color in the light emitting decoration device, an operation state in the accessory device, and an image displayed on the display device 41. These may be decorated according to the model code. In addition, the decoration device whose decoration mode is fixedly determined according to the model code corresponds to the decoration device included in the image including a part or all of the gaming machine displayed on the display device 41 in the game effect. When setting the display of the selected part, it may be set with reference to the model code.

From the above,
A decoration device capable of changing the decoration mode;
A game control device 100 for overall control of the game;
An effect control device 300 that controls the effect including the effect by the decoration device under the control of the game control device 100;
There are multiple types of control settings that are settings for game control by the game control device 100.
The game control device 100 is configured to control a game using one control setting among a plurality of types of control settings, and transmits a model code corresponding to the control setting used by itself when the power is turned on to the effect control device 300. And
The effect control device 300 is configured to set the execution mode of the effect according to the received model code, and controls the decoration device in a different decoration mode for each model code.

  In the slot machine, the decoration mode may be set according to the set value. However, since there is a risk of unauthorized acts that attempt to know the set value by recovering from a power outage during business operations or illegally turning the power on again, whether or not to perform decoration according to the set value at the amusement store It is preferable to enable setting, or to perform a decoration mode according to the set value only in a specific case such as when it is determined that the business hours are not being determined from RTC information.

  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.

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

10 gaming machine 34 normal start gate (second game ball detection means)
36 Start winning opening 36 (first game ball detecting means)
100 Game control device (output means)
300 Production control device (guidance means)

The present invention relates to Yu technique machine.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it performed Jo Tokoro game, which imparts game value is known to the player is related to the result of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

However, it cannot be said that conventional gaming machines can enhance the interest of games .

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Perform Ruge over beam is varied displaying identification information, in a possible gaming machine generates a favorable special game state to Yu technique's when a special embodiment results aspect of 該Ge over beam is predetermined,
Providing production control means capable of performing production control related to the game,
The production control means includes
First effect execution means capable of executing a first effect that can correspond to a period until a predetermined effect is executed across a plurality of the games from a predetermined timing;
In the case where the first effect does not correspond to the time period, and wherein the changeable change means the effect mode of the first effect, that Ru comprising a.

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

Claims (1)

When a variation display game for variably displaying the identification information is executed, and the result mode of the variation display game becomes a predetermined result mode, the player changes the flow-down position of the game ball in the game area. In gaming machines that can give gaming value to
In the gaming state,
A first gaming state in which a starting condition of the variable display game can be satisfied by causing a game ball to flow down to one side of the gaming area;
A second game state in which a game value can be given by causing a game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when the result mode of the variation display game is a predetermined result mode,
First game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down one side of the game area;
A second game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the other side of the game area;
When a game ball is detected by the second game ball detection means during the first game state, the game ball is guided to flow down to one side of the game area, while during the second game state. Guidance means for guiding the game ball to flow down to the other side of the game area when the game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means;
An output means for outputting a specific signal for specifying a flow area of a game ball advantageous to the player to the outside of the gaming machine;
With
When the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined result mode, even if a game ball is detected by the second game ball detecting unit during the execution of the variable display game, the guidance unit performs guidance. A gaming machine characterized in that it is not.