JP2018175660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an amusement of a game in a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: first start storage means; second start storage means; and control means for performing execution control of a first variable display game and a second variable display game. The control means executes the first variable display game preferentially to the second variable display game, in a state in which the first start storage and the second start storage are stored, and after finish of the first variable display game or the second variable display game, displays a result mode on display means, and if the first variable display games are executed continuously, displays a result mode of a preceding first variable display game which was executed before a subsequent first variable display game is executed, for a first display period, and when the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game is executed, displays a result mode of the first variable display game which was executed before the second variable display game is executed for a second display period longer than the first display period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for providing a gaming value advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a game is executed based on the winning of the start winning opening arranged in the gaming area, and a special game is given a gaming value to the player when the result of the game becomes a specific result mode. It is common for situations to occur.

  And, as such a gaming machine, a gaming machine capable of performing various effects by a rendering device such as a liquid crystal display device is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-138767 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, when the variable display game is continuously executed, the start timing of the subsequent variable display game is constant timing regardless of the type of the subsequent variable display game, and the effect is monotonous. The improvement of the interest of the game is limited.

  Then, an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game.

  In one typical form of the present invention, a display means capable of displaying a first change display game and a second change display game as a change display game in which a plurality of identification information are changed and displayed, and a result mode of the change display game In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving a gaming value to the player when the predetermined special result is obtained, the first variation display game is performed based on the winning of the gaming ball in the first start area The second variable display game execution right based on the first start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the first start memory and the winning of the game ball in the second start area; The second start-up memory means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as start-up memories, and the execution control of the second change-display game based on the first change-display game based on the first start-up memory and the second start-up memory Control hand And the control means is configured to store the first variable display game based on the first starting memory based on the second starting memory, in a state where the first starting memory and the second starting memory are stored. It is executed with priority over the second variable display game, and the result mode of the first variable display game or the second variable display game is displayed after the end of the first variable display game or the second variable display game. When the first variable display game is continuously executed, the result mode of the first first variable display game to be executed prior to the later execution of the first variable display game is displayed. When the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game by displaying the display time, the result mode of the first variable display game executed before the execution of the second variable display game, The first display time Also and displaying a long second display time.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of an effect control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a checksum calculation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an initial value random number update process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of input processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a switch read-in process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an output process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the random number update process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the random number update process 2. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of winning a prize mouth switch / state monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a fraud & prize monitoring process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of winning a prize number counter update processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure starting opening switch common process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure reservation information determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of pre-reading big hit judgment processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big winning a prize mouth switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure usual process. It is a figure explaining rearrangement (sorting) of a fluctuation order flag. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of change start information setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows a procedure of processing during special figure change. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing under special figure display. It is a flow chart which shows a procedure of processing transition setting processing 1 during fan fare / interval. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a production | presentation command setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of design change control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a segment LED edit process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of an external information edit process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of an external information edit process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of main prize ball | bowl signal edit processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a starting opening signal edit process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (main program) performed by a presentation control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of reception command check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of variable system command processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of change production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a one-shot system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of pre-reading symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of pre-reading change system command processing. FIG. 16 is a front half of a screen transition diagram in which the display screen of the display device and the number-of-holds display unit of the display device are shown in time series in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a second half of the screen transition diagram in which the display screen of the display device and the number-of-holds display unit of the display device are shown in time series in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, when the stop symbol is a disengaging stop symbol, the display time set in accordance with the type of the previous holding special view variation display game and the type of the next holding special view variation display game It is a table to explain. In 1st Embodiment, it is a timing chart explaining the length of the display time in each turn of a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a table explaining the 2nd predetermined display time (the 2nd time) corresponding to the game conditions concerning modification 1 of a 1st embodiment. It is a table explaining the 2nd predetermined display time (the 2nd time) corresponding to the game conditions concerning modification 2 of a 1st embodiment. It is a table explaining the 2nd predetermined display time (the 2nd time) corresponding to the game conditions concerning modification 3 of a 1st embodiment. It is a table explaining the 2nd predetermined display time (the 2nd time) corresponding to the game conditions concerning modification 4 of a 1st embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a front half part of the screen transition diagram which showed the display screen of the display apparatus in time series. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a second half part of the screen transition diagram which showed the display screen of the display apparatus in time series. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a screen transition figure which showed the display screen of a display apparatus, and the number display part of pendings in time series. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a timing chart explaining the length of the display time in each turn of a special figure change display game, and the length of waiting time. In the special figure 2 fluctuation display game which is executed after the special figure 1 fluctuation display game of 3rd execution form, it is the table which explains the waiting time and the special figure 2 production time which are set according to the number of special figure 2 reservation numbers . In the special figure 2 variation display game executed after the special figure 1 variation display game of the third embodiment, another table for explaining the waiting time and the special figure 2 effect time set according to the number of the special figure 2 holding number It is an example. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a modification of the screen transition diagram which showed the display screen of the display apparatus in time series.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the gaming machine refer to the direction viewed from the player in the game.

[General view of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame attached to the frame 11 fixed to the island facility so as to be openable / closable and pivotable via a hinge. The opening and closing frame is constituted by a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15.

  While the game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 12, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 covering the front of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game visual recognition area that enables visual recognition of the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30.

  The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. For example, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed by opening only the glass frame 15. Also, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not opened, access to the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) and the like disposed on the back side of the game board 30 Can.

  Various frame components are disposed at the edge portion of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14.

  At the upper center and left side of the glass frame 15, decorative devices 18a and 18b capable of emitting light according to the game state are disposed. The decoration devices 18a and 18b accommodate therein illumination members such as LEDs, and perform light emission effects according to the game state. The illumination members disposed inside the decoration devices 18a and 18b constitute a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

  An upper speaker 19a is disposed at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the glass frame 15, respectively. Two lower speakers 19 b are provided below the gaming machine 10 separately from the upper speakers 19 a. The lower speaker 19 b is disposed at the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds and the like.

  In the right side portion of the glass frame 15, a projection effect unit 13 which is extended in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 10 and which protrudes toward the front (player side) is disposed. The projecting effect unit 13 is an effect device that performs a light emitting effect and the like according to the progressing state of the game. The illumination member disposed inside the projecting effect unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

  An upper tray unit having an upper tray 21 capable of storing gaming balls is attached to the lower portion of the glass frame 15. The upper plate 21 is formed in a box shape whose upper surface is open. The game balls stored in the upper tray 21 are supplied one by one to a ball launcher (not shown).

  The upper unit further includes a rendering operation device for receiving an input operation from a player, a ball lending operation device for receiving an input operation from the player, and a decoration device 22 for performing a light emission effect or the like according to the game state. .

  The effect operating device is an operating device in which the touch panel 25b is incorporated in the effect button 25, and is provided at the upper center of the upper tray unit so that the player can easily operate it.

  By the player operating the effect operating device, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the special view variation display game or the like displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select a rendering pattern (rendering mode) or to execute a preview rendering for previewing in advance the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the variable display game includes a special view variable display game, and in the case where the variable display game is simply used, this specification refers to the special view variable display game.

  Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during the execution of the variable display game but also when the player operates the effect operating device during the non-execution.

  The gaming state when the variable display game is executed is composed of a plurality of gaming states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. In addition, the special gaming state is, for example, a time-saving state as a specific gaming state or a state where probability of occurrence of a special result (for example, a big hit) is high in a variable display game (certain change state, probability change state), a big hit state (special game state ).

  Here, the definite change state (specific game state) is continued until the next big hit occurs (loop type), and is continued until a predetermined number of variable display games are executed (count cut type, ST), and There are things (continuation lottery type) etc. which continue until it wins a predetermined probability fall lottery.

  Furthermore, it is possible to always generate a positive change state when a big hit occurs, without deciding whether or not to generate a positive change state by a big hit symbol random number, or by providing a winning device etc. provided with a specific area If the gaming ball passes through the area, a definite change state may be generated.

  The ball lending operating device is an operating device operated when a player borrows a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray unit. The ball lending operating device includes a ball lending button 27, a return button 28, and a balance display unit 26. The ball lending button 27 is a button operated by the player when borrowing a game ball, and the return button 28 is a card unit (not shown) disposed adjacent to the gaming machine 10 for discharging a prepaid card or the like. It is a button operated by the player. The balance display unit 26 is a display area in which the balance of a prepaid card or the like is displayed.

  The decoration device 22 accommodates an illumination member such as an LED, etc., and is a device that performs light emission effects and the like according to the game state, and is provided on the front portion of the upper tray unit. The illumination member disposed inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18.

  An operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of a ball emitting device (not shown) and a gaming ball can be stored under the glass frame 15 provided with the above-described upper tray unit etc. and under the front frame 12 A lower plate 23 is provided.

  The operation handle 24 is disposed at the lower right portion of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19 b on the right side. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 to the game area 32 of the gaming board 30. The firing speed of the gaming ball to be fired from the ball launching device is set to be faster as the turning operation amount of the operation handle 24 is larger. That is, the ball launcher can change the launch force (speed) for firing the game ball to the game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game is performed in various launch modes with different launch rates. I can shoot a ball. In the firing mode, the game ball is allowed to flow down on the left side of the game area 32 (normally hit) and the game ball is allowed to flow down on the right side of the game area 32 (special hit which strikes stronger than usual strike). Is included.

  The lower tray 23 is disposed below the upper tray unit at a predetermined distance from the upper tray unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball removing hole 23a penetrating the bottom of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction, and an open / close operation unit 23b for opening and closing the ball removing hole 23a. The player operates the opening / closing operation unit 23b to open the ball removing hole 23a, whereby the gaming balls stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball removing hole 23a.

[Play board]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 2, the gaming board 30 of the gaming machine 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 30 a that is a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin such as acrylic or plastic, and the game area 32 surrounded by the guide rails 31 is provided on the front of the game board main body 30a. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a ball launch device into a game area 32 surrounded by the guide rails 31. A windmill, an obstacle nail or the like is disposed in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flowing direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members. When the game board main body 30a is formed of a transparent or translucent material, a part of the game board main body 30a may be formed of a transparent member. The configuration is visible.

  A center case (front structure) 40 forming a window serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached substantially at the center of the game area 32. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 as an effect display device (variation display device) that variably displays (variable display) a plurality of identification information is disposed. The display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is disposed such that display contents can be viewed from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 40. The display device 41 is not limited to one having a liquid crystal display, and may have a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A plurality of variable display areas are provided on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 41, and identification information (special symbol) and characters for producing a variable display game are displayed in each of the variable display areas. In addition, an image (a big hit display, a fanfare display, an ending display, etc.) based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  Further, in the center case 40, an inflow port 40a to the warp passage 40e for guiding the gaming balls flowing down the gaming area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a stage on which the gaming balls having passed the warp passage 40e can roll. A portion 40b is provided. The stage portion 40b of the center case 40 is disposed above the start winning opening unit 820 having the first start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35, so the gaming ball rolled on the stage portion 40b is the first start It is easy to win the winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35.

  An upper rendering unit 40 c is provided on the top of the center case 40. The upper rendering unit 40c (which may be a movable combination) constitutes part of the board decoration device 46 (see FIG. 4) and the board effect device 44 (see FIG. 4). When the upper effect unit 40c executes a special figure 2 fluctuation display game to be described later, characters, characters, etc. (for example, the character "OMAKE", the face of the character, the arrow of FIG. be able to. The upper effect unit 40c includes a first light emitting portion 510 (character “OMAKE”), a second light emitting portion 511 (face portion of the character), and a third light emitting portion 512 (arrow portion) that can emit light by the LED. The first light emitting portion 510 is lit (when the characters are sequentially lit or circulated) when executing one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game (in the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display game). You may light up or blink).

  Upper part production unit 40c is provided with number-of-holds display part 660 which displays the number of starting memory (number of special drawing holdings) of special drawing start winning memory mentioned below by control of production control device 300. In the present embodiment, the number-of-holds display unit 660 displays the number of holdings in the special view 2, but a configuration in which the number of holdings in the special view 1 is displayed is also possible. When the lighting display of the number-of-holds display portion 660 is started, the second light emitting portion 511 (face portion of the character) and the third light emitting portion 512 (arrow portion) are made to emit light corresponding to this and made to light or blink You may That is, the second light emitting portion 511 and the third light emitting portion 512 may emit light according to the display of the number-of-retentions display unit 660.

  In the game area 32 at the upper left portion (left of the upper effect unit 40c) of the center case 40, the third start winning opening is established to establish the start condition (starting condition) of the special view 2 variation display game when the game ball is won. 42 (a third start winning area, a start opening 3, a special drawing 2 variable display game start opening) are provided. Further, the third start winning opening 42 is provided, for example, at a position (position not visible from the front) which can not be viewed directly from the player while being hidden by the decoration of the upper effect unit 40c. The third starting winning opening 42 may be designed so as not to show the starting opening so as not to be hidden by the decoration of the upper effect unit 40c.

  In the right play area 32 of the center case 40, a six-step flow path 40d is provided which switches the game ball left and right six times. In addition, the special variation winning device 39 is disposed in the middle of the six-stage flow path and to the left of the fifth stage, and the normal symbol starting gate (common view starting gate) 34 is arranged at the lowermost part of the six-stage flow path. It is provided. Inside the drawing start gate 34, a gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the gaming ball having passed through the drawing start gate 34 is provided. When the gaming ball driven into the gaming area 32 passes the common drawing start gate 34, the common drawing variation display game is executed.

  The special variation winning device 39 is a winning device which opens and closes left and right around a lower portion of the open / close door 39c by a special winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3). The special variation winning device 39 converts the state where the special winning opening is closed (blocked state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (special gaming state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variable display game, By facilitating the flow of gaming balls into the mouth, a predetermined gaming value (winning balls) is given to the player. In the special winning opening, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 3) is disposed as a detection means for detecting the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening.

  In the game area 32 at the lower left of the center case 40, two general winning openings 35 are arranged. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided on the general winning opening 35.

  In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a start winning opening unit 820 is provided. In the lower part of the start winning opening unit 820, a first start winning opening 36 (first start winning area, starting opening 1, which establishes the start condition (starting condition) of the special view 1 variation display game by winning the gaming ball. A special figure 1 variable display game starting port) and a general winning hole 35 are provided.

  The start winning opening unit 820 is configured such that the game balls entered from the common entrance 823 can be distributed by the prize switching mechanism 825 so that the first start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 can be alternately paid. As the prize switching mechanism 825, a known mechanism (for example, described in JP-A-2015-36026, JP-A-2015-77230) can be used. The prize switching mechanism 825 constitutes area changing means for changing the prize area.

  The prize switching mechanism 825 distributes the game balls entered from the common entrance 823 of the starting winning hole unit 820 to the left side (the first starting winning hole 36 side) and the right side (the general winning hole 35 side). Let down. The game ball is more likely to flow into the common entrance 823 of the start winning hole unit 820 at the time of left hitting when the game ball is allowed to flow down on the left side of the game area 32 than at the time of right hitting.

  The prize switching mechanism 825 has a rotating member that rotates around the rotation axis with respect to the start winning hole unit 820 main body, and a stopper member that stops the rotation of the rotating member. The rotation member has three extensions extending in three directions from the rotation axis. The three extension portions form an L-shaped accommodating portion for accommodating gaming balls to be flowed down to the first start winning opening 36 and an L-shaped accommodating portion for accommodating gaming balls to be flowed down to the general winning opening 35 Ru.

  The prize switching mechanism 825 rotates the rotating member alternately to the left and right, and alternately switches the starting winning opening where the gaming ball wins to the first starting winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35. The game ball entering the common entrance 823 of the start winning opening unit 820 is alternately distributed to the left (first start winning opening 36 side) and the right (general winning opening 35 side) by the prize switching mechanism 825 unless there is an error. Therefore, the first start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35 will be alternately winning (entering).

  In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, the second start winning opening (the starting condition) for establishing the special view 2 variation display game based on the winning of the gaming ball in the lower part of the common view starting gate 34 A normal fluctuation winning device 37 having a second start winning area) is provided. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 includes an open / close member (movable member) 37b that converts the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the right. When the opening and closing member (movable member) 37b is in the closed state, the gaming ball can not normally win the fluctuation prize device 37. When the gaming ball wins the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning device 37), or the third starting winning opening 42, the special view variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game. .

  The opening / closing member (movable member) 37b is a so-called electric-chu-type ordinary electric power role, and when the result of the common drawing variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the common electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) The game ball is rotated and opened through the opening, and the gaming ball changes to an open state in which the game ball normally flows into the variable winning device 37 (a winning easy state advantageous to the player).

  The movable member 37b is controlled by the game control apparatus 100 described later. The game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state by shortening the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation display game or making the hit probability of the common drawing fluctuation display game higher than usual, or the normal gaming state The time-saving state (general power support state) is generated as the above-mentioned specific gaming state by lengthening the generation time of the easy-to-win state more than the easy-to-win state generated in. In the definite change state (except for the latent change) as the specific gaming state, the time saving state (general power support state) occurs redundantly.

  Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10, and the details of the common view variation display game and the special view variation display game will be described.

  In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by striking a gaming ball from a ball launch device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The shot game balls run down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails or windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the common drawing start gate 34, the general winning opening 35, the first start The winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, or the special fluctuation winning device 39, or flows into the out port 30b provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32, and discharged from the gaming area 32 Be done. And, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, or the special fluctuation winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening that has won The prize balls are discharged to the upper tray 21 through the payout device.

  The common drawing start gate 34 is provided with a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the gaming ball having passed through the common drawing start gate 34. When the gaming ball passes through the common drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the common drawing fluctuation display game is executed based on the judgment result of the hit judgment random number value extracted at this time.

  A state in which a common drawing fluctuation display game can not be started, for example, when a common drawing fluctuation display game has already been played and the common drawing fluctuation display game has not ended, or the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is hit and it is normal When the variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, when the gaming ball passes the common drawing start gate 34, the number of common drawing start memories is added (+1) if the number is lower than the upper limit number.

  A hit determination random number value is stored in the hit map start memory to determine hit hit of the hit game variation display game, and when the hit judgment random number value matches the decision value, the hit map change display is performed. The game is hit and a specific result aspect (specific result) is derived.

  The common drawing variation display game is executed by the common drawing indicator 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The common drawing indicator 53 is composed of an LED which indicates a hit in the case of the lighting state as normal identification information (general drawing), and shows a deviation in the case of the light-off state, and this LED blinks to indicate fluctuation of the normal identification information. The display is performed, and the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed.

  When the common drawing random number value extracted at the time of passing the common drawing start gate 34 is a hit value, the normal symbol displayed on the common drawing display 53 is stopped in the hit state and becomes the hit state. At this time, the movable member 37b is converted to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the common voltage solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), and the game ball to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is Winning is acceptable.

  The winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36, the winning of the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the winning of the third starting winning opening 42, the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3), the starting opening 2 switch 37a (See FIG. 3) and the start opening 3 switch 42a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as the starting winning ball for the special view 1 variation display game, and is stored within the predetermined upper limit number, and the normal variation winning device 37 and the third start winning opening 42 The game ball that has won a prize is detected as a start winning ball for the special view 2 variable display game, and is stored within a predetermined upper limit number.

  When detecting the start winning balls of the special view variation display game, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, each variation pattern random number value, etc. are extracted. These random number values are stored in the special figure reservation storage area (a part of the RAM) of the game control apparatus 100 (see FIG. 3) as a special figure start winning memory each for a predetermined number of times (for example, at a maximum of eight times) . The storage number of the special view start winning memory is displayed on the special view 1 hold display 54 or the special view 2 hold display 55 for notifying the start win number of the collective display device 50 and also on the display screen of the display 41 Is displayed.

  The game control device 100 executes the special view 1 variation display game with the special view 1 display 51 based on the winning or the first start storage on the first start winning opening 36. Further, the game control device 100 executes the special view 2 change display game with the special view 2 display 52 based on the winning of the normal change winning device 37 or the third start winning opening 42 or the second start storage.

  The special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game) and the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display game) are identification information (special figure 1 display 51 and special figure 2 display 52) It is carried out by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode after changing and displaying the special symbol and the special figure). Further, in the display device 41, a decorative special view variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed corresponding to each special view variation display game is executed.

  In the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numerals etc. is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol) The variable display (scroll display) is started in the order of d), and symbols which are changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped to display the result of the special figure change display game. In addition, in the display device 41, various effect display such as appearance of a character is performed to improve interest. Furthermore, in the decoration special figure variation display game, as the other decoration special symbols (identification information), the lower left light emitting portion 85 and the lower right light emission provided on the lamp display device 80 by repeating (flickering) lighting display and extinguishing display. The part 86 can be changed as a fourth special symbol (fourth symbol) to notify that the special figure variation display game is being executed.

  The variable display of the fourth special symbol is stopped after a predetermined time from the start, in the case of "off" in the case of a break, and in "lighting" in the case of a big hit. The variable display of the fourth special symbol is displayed by the light emitting units 85 and 86 of the lamp display device 80, but may be displayed by the other display devices 41 and sub display devices.

  Here, the lamp display device 80 will be described. The light emitting unit 81 at the upper left and the light emitting unit 82 at the upper right notify information on the suspension of the special view 2, and the light emitting unit 83 at the middle left and the light emitting unit 84 at the middle right The information on the hold of FIG. 1 is notified. The lower left light emitting unit 85 notifies as the fourth symbol of the special view 1 variation display game, and the lower right light emitting unit 86 notifies as the fourth symbol of the special view 2 variation display game. In addition, it may be notified that the variation display game is being executed (during variation) or being stopped without distinguishing the fourth symbol of the special figure 1 and the fourth symbol of the special figure 2 . For example, when only the light emitting unit 85 is turned on, the change stop may be notified, and the turning on of the light emitting unit 85 and the light emitting unit 86 may be notified of the change in progress.

  When the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is made at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random number value at the time of winning detection is the big hit value) A special result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbol as a result of the special view variation display game, and becomes a big hit state (special game state). Corresponding to this, the display mode of the display device 41 is a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as "7, 7, 7" are aligned).

  At this time, the special variation winning device 39 is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energization to the special winning opening solenoid (39b) (see FIG. 3). That is, the special winning opening provided in the special variation winning device 39 opens widely until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of gaming balls win, and during this time, a bonus is given that the player can acquire many gaming balls. Ru.

  At this time, in the special variation winning device 39, the big winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state only for a predetermined short time by energization to the big winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3).

  In addition, although the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be comprised as a separate display, and may be comprised as the same display, each special figure fluctuation display game is not performed simultaneously Is set as

  With regard to the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game may be executed on different display devices or separate display areas, or the same indication It may be executed in the device or the display area. In this case, the special-figure variation display game corresponding to the special-figure 1 variation display game and the special-figure 2 variation display game is prevented from being simultaneously executed. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variation display game (first variation display game) is executed with priority over the special figure 2 variation display game (second variation display game) (special figure 1 priority digest) .

  In the following description, when the special view 1 change display game and the special view 2 change display game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as a special view change display game.

  In addition, although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36a in the first start winning combination port 36, the start opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37, the start opening 3 in the third start winning combination port 42 The switch 42a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the count switch (39a) are provided with a coil for detecting magnetism, and contactless to detect a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when metal approaches the coil. Type magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. In addition, a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or a front frame opening detection switch 64 (main frame opening detection switch) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 etc. It is possible to use a microswitch having various contacts.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a game control system of the game machine 10. The gaming machine 10 is provided with a gaming control apparatus 100, and the gaming control apparatus 100 is a main control apparatus (main substrate) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and a gaming microcomputer 111 (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer). And an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 for connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock serving as an operation clock of the CPU, timer interrupts, and a random number generation circuit. Oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control apparatus 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control apparatus 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC 32 V, DC 12 V, DC 5 V generated by the power supply apparatus 400 to be operable Be done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply unit 410 having an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32 V from an AC power supply of 24 V, and a DC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of lower levels such as 12 V DC and 5 V DC from 32 V DC. A backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal or reset signal notifying the game control apparatus 100 of the occurrence of power failure and recovery And the like, and a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as

  In the present embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the gaming control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate substrate or gaming control device 100, ie, main It may be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control apparatus 100 are subject to replacement at the time of model change, as in the embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply 400 or the main board. By providing it, it can be removed from the target of replacement and the cost can be reduced.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the gaming control apparatus 100, and data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or even after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it falls below 17 V, for example, and changes the power failure monitoring signal. Output Also, at the time of power on or recovery from a power failure, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with an initialization switch 112. When the initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, a process of forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111 c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. To be done. 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 type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111a, a read only ROM (read only memory) 111b, and a random access memory (RAM) 111c which can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111b stores unchanged information (program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control in a non-volatile manner, and the RAM 111c stores a working area of the CPU 111a and storage areas of various signals and random values during game control. It is used as An electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111 b or the RAM 111 c.

  Further, the ROM 111 b stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special view variation display game, the contents of the effect, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start storage to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a falling fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a falling, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. The variation pattern (variation aspect) may include a pattern that causes a reach.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device capable of changing the display state, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state is a gaming state (special gaming state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is obtained, derivation is already made at a stage where a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. This refers to a display state in which the displayed display results satisfy the conditions for the special result mode. In addition, the reach state is deviated from the display condition which is the special result mode even when reaching the stage before the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. Then, for example, the reach state includes a state (so-called all-rotation reach) in which variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result mode is uniform. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when display control of the display device progresses to 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 to be the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special view fluctuation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special view fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas in the display device. When displaying the result mode by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle and displaying the result mode, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state where the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display areas of all the variable display areas are temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle and right variable display areas is satisfied (for example, the same identification information It is also possible to set the state (1) except that the special result aspect is a reach state, and display the remaining one variable display area from the reach state.

  The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result aspect is different (expected values are different) as a line (reach type, type) of reach effects, normal reach (N reach), Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The expected values (expected degree, reliability degree) are set to increase in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premium reach. Further, the reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special view variable display game (when it is a big hit). 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 view variable display game (when it is out of alignment). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is a state in which the possibility of a big hit is high as compared with the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111a executes a game control program in the ROM 111b to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices. 10 Take control of the whole. Also, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining the big 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 variation display game (various A random number generation circuit for generating a fluctuation pattern random number or the like for determining the fluctuation display game execution time etc. in reach display or fluctuation display without reach), and an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 A clock generator is provided which generates a clock for giving a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (milliseconds)) to the CPU 111a and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the clock.

  Further, the CPU 111a acquires any one fluctuation pattern table from among a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111a is a game result (big hit or break) of the special figure fluctuation display game, a probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories One of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired based on the above. Here, the CPU 111a serves as fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the fluctuation pattern tables among the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, etc., and drives a payout motor 91 of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the rental ball request signal from the card unit 600, and performs control for dispensing the rental balls.

  A radio wave sensor 62 (board radio wave sensor) for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a gate switch 34a of the common view starting gate 34, and a starting opening 1 in the first starting winning opening 36 Switch 36a, start opening 2 switch 37a in second start winning opening 37, start opening 3 switch 42a in third start winning opening 42, winning opening switch 35a, special winning opening switch 39a of special variation winning device 39 An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives signals of negative logic such as high level 11V and low level 7V supplied from these switches and converts them into positive logic signals of 0V-5V. ing.

  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. Note that among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the start opening 3 switch 42a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 39a are the third input It is input to port 124.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, a detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected is input to the second input port 123.

  In addition, a detection signal of the magnetic sensor switch 61 for detecting fraud provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a frame radio wave fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, and a payout busy signal are provided to the second input port 123. Is input. Note that a vibration sensor switch that detects vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and a detection signal may be input to the second input port 123. The frame radio wave illegal signal is a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio sensor provided on the front frame 12 (body frame), and the payout busy signal is a state in which the payout control device 200 can receive a command It is a signal which shows whether or not.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the third input port 124 is also supplied from the game control apparatus 100 to the non-illustrated test shot test apparatus via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a and the start port 3 switch 42a are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 other than the third input port 124. It is configured.

  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 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for the operation of a normal IC from the power supply device 400. It has become.

  The data held by the third input port 124 is read out by the enable signal CE2 being asserted (changed to a valid level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the third input port 124. be able to. The same applies to the second input port 123 and the first input port 122 described later.

  Further, in the input unit 120, a signal from a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided in the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10, a signal from the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided in the front frame 12, etc. Signals, chute ball disconnection switch signals indicating lack of gaming balls before payout, overflow switch signals indicating overflow, touch switch signals based on input of touch switches provided on the operating handle 24 are taken in through the data bus 140 A first input port 122 for supplying the microcomputer 111 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 for a predetermined amount or more (full).

  In addition, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. Has a function to remove noise from the The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the 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, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise is removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111, and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test injection test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for outputting to the test injection test device. Is configured as.

  In addition, the reset signal RST may be configured to be able to be output to the direct shot test apparatus via the relay substrate 70. Note that the reset signal RST is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. It is necessary to reset the data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input, but it is necessary to reset the data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 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. In addition, it is set as one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal from the side of the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with data for notifying special symbol information of the variable display game via the relay board 70 to a test firing test device of a recognized organization (not shown) connected to the data bus 140 or a signal indicating a probability of big hit. Is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control apparatus (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as a real machine (mass-produced article for sale) installed in a game arcade. A detection signal of a switch which does not need to be processed, such as a starting opening switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test injection test apparatus through the relay substrate 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that can not be supplied to the test shooting test device as they are like the magnetic sensor switch 61 or the radio wave sensor 62 are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial shot test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that it can not be done.

  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 shot test device, and a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass the buffer. There is. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay substrate 70, and a signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test shooting test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 is opened / closed data of a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37 c connected to the data bus 140 to open the normal fluctuation winning device 37 and a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 39 b opening the special fluctuation winning device 39. A second output port 134 for output is provided.

  The output unit 130 also 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 content 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 of FIG.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as the big hit information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or a game arcade internal management device (hall computer) etc.) installed in a game arcade. It can be supplied to the device. The fifth output port 137 also outputs a release permission signal to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Furthermore, a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal in response to the open / close data signal of the common power solenoid 37c and the large winning opening solenoid 39b output from the second output port 134 to the output unit 130. The second driver 138 b for outputting the on / off driving signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 The third driver 138c outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the lead-in side, and the fourth driver 138d outputs the external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal 71. It is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32 V as a power supply voltage from the power supply apparatus 400 in order to drive a solenoid operating at 32 V. Further, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line according to the display data, the power supply voltage may be 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive system is achieved by flowing a current into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12 V and extracting the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in step S1 and is turned on. The fourth driver 138 d for outputting the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with 12 V DC to give a level of 12 V to the external information signal. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the relay board 70 side, not on the output section 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, the main board.

  Furthermore, 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 250. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can exchange data with the inspection device 250 by serial communication. Since such transmission and reception of data are performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, no ports like the input ports 122, 123, 124 are provided.

[Effect control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub substrate) will be described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an effect control system of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with a command and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 which comprises an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111 and the main control microcomputer 311. A video display processor (VDP) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing of the above, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speaker 19.

  The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and storage contents even when power is not supplied at the time of power failure. A possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 serving as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (date, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

  Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to play the sound, lights the decoration lamp, and the motor Execute processing such as driving control of the solenoid and management of presentation time.

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

  Although not particularly limited, transmission / reception of data is performed between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the serial case.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30 to the microcomputer for main control 311 from the VDP 312, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from 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 or the like is 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, horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC and vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the image 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 voice 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. Further, 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 for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the 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.

  Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A decoration control command signal (rendering command) such as a decoration special drawing reserve number command, decoration special drawing command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the rendering control device 300 via the command I / F 331 Receive as. Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with the function of converting the signal level There is.

  In the effect control device 300, a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) 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, frame decoration device 18 etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a board effect provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided which drives and controls a device 44 (for example, a movable object or the like which cooperates with the effect display on the display device 41 to enhance the effect effect).

  These control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling the lamp, the motor, the solenoid and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. In addition, you may provide the frame production movable body control circuit which drive-controls frame production apparatuses, such as a motor provided in the glass frame 15. As shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, an effect button switch 25a incorporated in the effect button 25 provided in the glass frame 15, a touch panel 25b provided on the surface of the effect button 25, a motor in the panel effect device 44 A function to detect the on / off state of the character effect switch 47 (rendering motor switch) for detecting an initial position etc. and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a volume control switch provided in the effect control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 for detecting the state of 335 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the accessory effect switch 47 includes a sensor 564, a sensor 609, a sensor 668, a sensor 704, and the like.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the configuration as described above and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V of DC, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V used as power supply voltage of command I / F 331, generates voltage of DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker It is configured to

  Furthermore, 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, DC − for generating 3.3 V DC or 1.2 V DC based on 5 V DC. 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 device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor are outputted from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling each part of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling fan 45 is driven in a state where the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111a of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the common drawing based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the common drawing start gate 34 The game is compared with the judgment value stored in to determine the hit / off of the common drawing fluctuation display game.

  Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the generic image fluctuation display game in which the identification symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. If the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is a hit, the common drawing indicator displays a special result mode, and the common power solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) control to open as described above. That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). When the result of the common drawing variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display a result mode of the deviation on the common drawing display.

  In addition, starting winning combination (starting memory) is remembered on the basis of the input of detection signal of the game ball from starting opening 1 switch 36a which is equipped to 1st starting winning a prize opening 36, special figure 1 fluctuation indicatory game of on the basis of starting memory The jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111 b to determine the hit / off of the special view 1 variation display game.

  In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from starting opening 2 switch 37a which is equipped to normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37, starting opening 3 switch 42a which is equipped to 3rd starting winning opening 42, starting memory is remembered, starting Based on the storage, the random number value for jackpot determination of the special view 2 variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111 b to determine the hit / off of the special view 2 variation display game.

  Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 outputs, to the effect control device 300, a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special view 1 change display game or the special view 2 change display game. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52, a special view fluctuation display game in which a stop display is performed is displayed. That is, the variation display game is based on the winning on the start winning area (the first start winning opening 36, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the third start winning opening 42) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 It constitutes game control means to control the progress.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 displays a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, the effect control device 300 performs processing of setting of effect state, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, control of light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling an effect on a game (a variable display game or the like).

  And, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is hit, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, and generates the special gaming state. Let In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111a performs control to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening, for example, by opening the opening / closing door 39c of the special variation winning device 39 by the special winning opening solenoid 39b. .

  Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win in the special winning opening, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 second) elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. One round (R) is to open the big winning opening until a certain condition is achieved, and this is continued (repeated) control (cycle game) to repeat a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times, 6 times, etc.) . That is, when the stop result mode is the special result mode, the game control apparatus 100 forms a special winning opening / closing control means that performs control to open and close the special winning opening. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a release, control is performed to display a result mode of the deviation on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The high probability state (probability state) is a state in which the probability of being a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. In addition, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result figure of the special figure fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both are high probability states.

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state) as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the time saving state, control is performed to set the regular drawing fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the time shortening operation state, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is more than when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. In order to control so that the open time of the subtractor is substantially increased, the normal power support state (power support state) is obtained. In addition, even in the high probability state (normal probability change state) excluding the latent probability change state, the common charge support (power support) is executed in the short time state in an overlapping manner.

  For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to reduce the time to make the execution time of the common drawing fluctuation display game described above (general drawing fluctuation time) a second fluctuation display time shorter than the normal first fluctuation display time (for example, , 10000 msec is 1000 msec). In the time saving state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation time) is also shortened than usual, and time shortening fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is also executed.

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the common drawing stop time for displaying the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game can be controlled to be a second stopping time (for example, 704 msec) shorter than the first stopping time (for example, 1604 msec) It is.

  Also, in the time saving state, when the regular drawing fluctuation display game hits and the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 is released, the first opening time (for example, 100 msec) of the opening time (general power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time (for example, 1352 msec) that is longer than that is obtained.

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 (the number of times of general electric power release) is greater than the number of first open times (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game It is possible to set to the 2nd open frequency (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to set the probability (popular drawing probability) to be the hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game to be a high probability higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operating state.

  In the short time state, the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the common drawing fluctuation time, the common drawing stop time, the number of times of common power release, the common power release time, and the common drawing probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Thereby, in the time saving state, winning of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is facilitated more than in the normal gaming state, and the number of times of execution of the special view fluctuation display game per unit time can be increased more than in the normal gaming state. Moreover, it is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states which are different from each other. Further, the movable member 37b may be set so as not to open in the normal operation state (a common drawing probability is 0). In addition, either of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be selected in the case of a hit. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be made different. Also, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently of each other, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

[Control of game control device]
Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine which performs such a game will be described. First, control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main processing will be described. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing the procedure of the main processing by the game control device 100. The main process is started by turning on the power. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100, the sign (number) of the step is represented as "A ****".

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the main processing is started, the gaming control apparatus 100 first executes processing for prohibiting an interrupt (A1001). Furthermore, a stack pointer setting process is performed to set a stack pointer, which is the top address of the area for saving the values of the register etc. when an interrupt occurs (A1002).

  Subsequently, register bank 0 is designated as the register bank to be used (A1003), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (A1004). For example, when the address of the RAM is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh, 00h is set as the upper address.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 outputs a signal of release prohibition and sets the release permission signal to a release state (A1005). The firing 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 prohibition signal, and the firing of the gaming ball is prohibited. Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 reads the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) (A1006).

  Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). Program of secondary control means (for example, payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) which performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control device 100 forming the main control means by setting a predetermined initial value in the power supply delay timer A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set to wait until the device starts up normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 temporarily rises first and sends a command to the slave control apparatus before the slave control apparatus (for example, the payout control apparatus 200 or the presentation control apparatus 300) boots up, and the slave control apparatus Can avoid dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control apparatus 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control apparatus (the payout control apparatus 200, the effect control apparatus 300, etc.) It becomes a waiting means to set the waiting time.

  Further, the power supply delay timer counts time by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register other than the validity determination target) which is not a target of the validity determination (check sum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when the check data such as the checksum of the RAM area is calculated, it is not necessary to exclude and calculate a part of the RAM area, and it is possible to prevent the control at the time of turning on the power from becoming complicated.

  The initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the waiting time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 is ensured. It can be detected. That is, when the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the waiting time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the time the power is turned on until the waiting time elapses. You need to keep doing that. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it becomes possible to be detected by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on without performing such troublesome operations, and the initialization operation performed at the time of the power on It can prevent the situation that can not be accepted.

  When the power supply delay timer is set (A1007), the game control device 100 executes the counting of the waiting time and the process of monitoring the occurrence of the power failure during the waiting time (A1008 to A1012).

  When the power failure monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first sets the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus ( A1008) It is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1009).

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1009 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks set in the process of step A1008. It judges (A1010). Then, when the on state of the power failure monitoring signal for the number of checks is not continued (the result of A1010 is "N"), the process returns to the process of determining whether the power failure monitoring signal is on in step A1009.

  In addition, when the on state of the blackout monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (result of A1010 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that the blackout has occurred, the gaming control apparatus 100 is a gaming machine. Wait until the power is turned off. As described above, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period, thereby appropriately coping with a failure at the time of power on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 functions as a power failure monitoring unit that monitors the occurrence of a power failure in a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it becomes possible to cope with a power failure that has occurred during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that forms the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a problem at the time of power on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the waiting time, and the stored contents at the previous power-off are kept, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the waiting time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of A1009 is "N"), that is, when no power failure occurs, the game control device 100 updates the power on delay timer by -1 (A1011), It is determined whether the value of the timer is 0 (A1012). If the value of the timer is not 0 (the result of A1012 is "N"), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal in step A1008.

  In addition, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1012 is “Y”), that is, when the waiting time is over, the game control apparatus 100 can read and write RWM (read-write such as RAM or EEPROM). Memory access is permitted (A1013), and off data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (A1014).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets a serial port (a port provided in advance in the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control apparatus 300 and the payout control apparatus 200 in the present embodiment) (A1015). ). Furthermore, it is determined whether the initialization switch has been turned on from the state of the first input port 122 read in advance (A1016).

  When the initialization switch is off (the result of A1016 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the value of the blackout inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal blackout inspection area check data. (A1017). Then, if it is normal (the result of A1017 is "Y"), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (A1018).

  Furthermore, if the value of the blackout inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1018 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 executes checksum calculation processing for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM (A1019) Then, it is determined whether the calculated checksum and the checksum at power-off match (A1020). If the checksums match (the result of A1020 is "Y"), the process proceeds to the process of step A1021 of FIG. 5B, and the process in the case of normal recovery from the power failure is executed.

  In addition, when the initialization switch is on (result of A1016 is “Y”), when it is determined that the check data of the power failure inspection area is not normal data (the result of A1017 is “N”) Alternatively, if the result of A1018 is "N" and the checksum is not normal (the result of A1020 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1026 of FIG. 5B to execute the initialization process. That is, the initialization switch is 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. I

  The game control apparatus 100 saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized (A1021). The areas to be initialized are areas related to a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 is ready to receive a command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal is not determined. It is in an undetermined state. Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 checks the area storing the gaming state in the RWM, and determines whether the gaming state is in the high probability state (A1022).

  Here, when the gaming state is not in the high probability state (the result of A1022 is “N”), the game control device 100 skips the processing of step A1023 and step A1024, and shifts to the processing of step A1025. Also, when the gaming state is a high probability state (result of A 1022 is "Y"), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (A 1023), for example, the high probability notification LED provided in the collective display device 50 The (error indicator) on (lit) data is saved in the segment area (A1024). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the processing number prepared in order to rationally execute the below-mentioned special figure game processing is transmitted to the production control board (presentation control device 300) (A1025), step A1031 Execute the process

  On the other hand, when the processing of step A1026 is executed after the execution of steps A1016, A1017, A1018 and A1020, the game control apparatus 100 sets the RAM access prohibited area to access permission (A1026). Further, all RAM areas including the busy signal status area are cleared to 0 (A1027), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (A1028).

  Then, the game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of the RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1029). The area to be initialized is an area related to setting of the customer waiting demo area and the effect mode. Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control board (A1030), and executes the processing of step A1031.

  In addition, the command for power restoration and the command sent at the process of step A1025 and the command at the time of RAM initialization sent at the process of step A1030 include a model designation command indicating the type of a gaming machine, and special figures 1 and 2 A decoration special drawing 1 holding number command and a decoration special drawing 2 holding number command respectively indicating the number of holdings of, and a probability information command showing the state of probability are included. In addition, depending on the state of power off or power on, if the special view variation display game is being executed at the time of power off, the recovery screen command, if it is waiting for the customer at power off, the customer waiting demo command If it is initialized at power on, it includes a power on command. Furthermore, a rendering mode information command indicating the state of the rendering mode depending on the model, and a time saving information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time saving state are included. The command at the time of RAM initialization also includes a command for RAM initialization.

  The game control apparatus 100 activates 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) (A1031). 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 of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111a based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating the random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After executing the CTC activation process of step A1031, the game control apparatus 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1032). Specifically, setting of a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit is performed by the CPU 111a. Further, setting of bit transposition pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also performed.

  The bit transposition pattern is a method to replace the bit arrangement of the extracted random number (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and store it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after the bit transposition in the lower row) Is a pattern that determines

  In the present embodiment, by replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the secrecy of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Also, it may be set arbitrarily by the user.

  After that, the game control device 100 extracts the value of a predetermined register (soft random number register 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers (random numbers determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol) Random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2), random number which determines hit of common figure (hit random number), predetermined value area of RWM as initial value (start value) of random number which determines hit symbol of common figure (hit symbol random number) Save (A1033) and permit the interrupt (A1034). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in this embodiment is configured to change the initial value of the soft random number register 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 this, it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software, and to make it difficult for the player to obtain an incorrect random number.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1035). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated using the random number generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" updated based on a clock equal to or faster than the CPU operation clock, the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number is the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is the processing unit of the program. The “low-speed counter” is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC 2) different from CTC (CTC 0) of timer interrupt processing).

  In the jackpot symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, so-called "initial value changing method" is employed in which the start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every round of the random number. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or 1, or may be a random-type update in which all values within the range appear apart without overlapping until one round. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number is a random number updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process of step A1035, the game control apparatus 100 sets the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus (A1036). It is determined whether the signal is on (A1037). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (the result of A1037 is "N"), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process of step A1035. That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the check (loop processing) of the power failure monitoring signal are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (A1034) before the initial value random number update process (A1035), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is initially performed. It is possible to avoid pressure on interrupt processing by being made to wait by the value random number update processing.

  In addition to the main processing, there is also a method of performing initial value random number update processing in the timer interrupt processing in addition to the main processing in step A1035, and when such a method is adopted, the initial value random number is updated in both. In order to avoid the execution of the update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to prohibit the interrupt and then update it to release the interrupt. On the other hand, when the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed as in the present embodiment and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. Rather, it has the advantage of simplifying the main processing.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1037 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the power failure monitoring signal is still on for the number of checks set in the process of step A1036. It determines (A1038). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal for the number of checks has not continued (the result of A1038 is "N"), the process returns to step A1037, and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on.

  In addition, when the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (result of A1038 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that the power failure has occurred, the game control device 100 interrupts once. Is inhibited (A1039), and off data is output to all output ports (A1040).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 saves the power failure inspection area check data 1 in the power failure inspection region 1 (A1041), and saves the power failure inspection region check data 2 in the power failure inspection region 2 (A1042). Further, a checksum calculation process is performed to calculate a checksum at the time of power supply interruption of the RWM (A1043), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1044). Finally, processing for prohibiting access to the RWM is executed (A1045), and the process waits until the power of the gaming machine is shut off.

  As described above, by saving check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating a checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before the power shutdown. It can be judged at the time of reinjection.

  From the above, main control means (game control apparatus 100) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and slave control means (disbursement control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. In the gaming machine, the main control means is a standby means (game control device) for setting a predetermined waiting time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device by delaying the activation of the main control device when the power is turned on. 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control apparatus 100) for monitoring the occurrence of power failure in the predetermined waiting time.

  Further, the power supply device 400 for supplying power to various devices is provided, and 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 the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that the power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) is based on the RAM 111c capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of external operation, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization unit (game control apparatus 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111c is provided, and the operation state of the initialization unit is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Also, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111c after the elapse of the waiting time.

[Checksum calculation processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the checksum calculation process. The checksum calculation process is executed in steps A1019 and A1043 of the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets the head address of the RWM as the start value of the calculated address (A1101). Then, the number of repetitions is set (A1102), and "0" is set as the calculated value (A1103). The number of bytes of RAM being used is set to the number of repetitions.

  Thereafter, the gaming control apparatus 100 sets a value obtained by adding the calculated value to the content of the calculated address as a new calculated value (A1104), updates the calculated address by +1 (A1105), and updates the number of repetitions by -1 (A1106). Then, it is determined whether the calculation of the checksum is completed (A1107).

  When the calculation of the checksum is not completed (the result of A1107 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 repeats the processing from step A1104 to step A1107. In addition, when the calculation of the checksum is completed (the result of A1107 is “Y”), the checksum calculation process is ended.

Initial Value Random Number Update Process
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the initial value random number updating process. The initial value random number update process is executed in step A1035 of the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

  The game control apparatus 100 first updates the jackpot symbol initial value random number by +1 (increases by 1) (A1201). Subsequently, the hit initial value random number is updated by +1 (A1202), the hit symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (A1203), and the initial value random number updating process is ended.

  Here, "big hit design initial value random number" is the random number which becomes the initial value of the random number which decides the big hit stop design of the special figure. In addition, "the winning initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hitting of the common drawing variation game, and "the winning design initial value random number" is a random number of determining the hitting stopping symbol of the common drawing. It is a random number that becomes an initial value.

  As described above, by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time allows in the main processing, the randomness of the random number can be improved.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, timer interrupt processing is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, the game control apparatus 100 first designates register bank 1 as a register bank to be used (A1301), and sets the upper address of the RAM top address in a predetermined register (A1302). Switching from register bank 0 used in the main process to register bank 1 at the start of the timer interrupt process is equivalent to saving the register used in the main process. When timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is automatically disabled.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes input processing from various sensors and switches, and capturing of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (A1303). Further, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 39b) is executed (A1304). When the signal of emission prohibition is output in the processing of step A1005 in the main processing, the emission permission signal is output by the output processing being performed, and the emission permission signal is set to be in the permission state. .

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in the various processes to the payout control device 200 (A1305).

  In the payout command transmission process, the game control device 100 executes a process of transmitting a winning ball command to the payout control device 200 and a process of transmitting a main winning ball signal to an external device such as a hall computer. The prize ball command is a payout command for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize balls based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200. The main winning ball signal is a signal including information on the number of winning balls determined to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the gaming ball in a predetermined winning area, and the number of winning balls generated by winning in the winning opening (predetermined number of payouts) Is output to the external device each time the predetermined number (for example, 10) is reached.

  Then, the random number updating process 1 (A1306) and the random number updating process 2 (A1307) are executed. After that, monitoring whether or not there is an input of a normal signal from the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the start opening 3 switch 42a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a and the big winning opening switch 39a A prize hole switch / status monitoring process is performed to monitor (a front frame or a glass frame is not open, etc.) (A1308).

  Furthermore, special figure game processing which performs processing concerning a special figure fluctuation display game is executed (A1309). The details of the special view game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a common drawing game process which performs processing relating to the common drawing variation display game is executed (A1310). In the common game processing, the monitoring of the input of the gate switch 34a, the control of the entire processing regarding the common drawing variation display game, the setting of the display of the common drawing, etc.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes segment LED editing processing which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying special game variation game display and various information related to the game to display desired content. (A1311).

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process to check whether or not there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 (A1312). In the magnet fraud monitoring process, the presence / absence of abnormal magnetism detection is determined based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61, and the start and the end of fraud notification are set. Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) is executed to check whether or not there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board (A1313). In the board radio wave fraud monitoring process, the presence or absence of detection of an abnormal radio wave is determined based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 (board radio wave sensor) of the game board, and the start or the end of fraud notification is set.

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 executes external information editing processing for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1314). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is ended. Note that although restoration of the interrupt disabled state and restoration of specification of the register bank are performed automatically at the time of timer interrupt processing return, depending on the CPU used, interrupts are permitted after external information editing processing. It is also possible to carry out the processing to be performed and the processing to return the designation of the register bank to the register bank 0.

[Input processing]
Next, details of the input process (A1303) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of input processing.

  The game control apparatus 100 first reads the state of the detection signal of the switch taken into the input port 1, ie, the first input port 122 (A1401). Then, if there is an unused bit of the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1402).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves (stores) the read input port 1, that is, the state of the first input port 122 in the switch control area 1 in the RWM (A1403). Subsequently, after preparing the address of the input port 2, that is, the second input port 123 (A1404), the address of the switch control area 2 in the RWM is prepared (A1405). Subsequently, unused bit data is prepared (A1406), and bit data to be inverted is prepared (A1407). Then, the switch reading process is executed (A1408). Here, "prepare" in the present embodiment means setting a value in a register, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a value may be set in an RWM or another memory.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares the address of the switch control area 3 in the RWM (A1409), and prepares the address of the input port 3, that is, the third input port 124 (A1410). Further, unused bit data is prepared (A1411), and bit data to be inverted is prepared (A1412). Further, thereafter, the switch reading process is executed (A1413), and the input process is ended.

[Switch reading process]
Next, the details of the switch reading process (A1408, A1413) in the above-described input process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the switch reading process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first reads the state of the signal taken into the target input port (A1501). Then, if there is an unused bit among the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1502), the bit requiring the inversion is inverted (A1503), and the port input state 1 of the target switch control area is saved ( Store (A 1504). After that, the process waits until the delay time (0.1 ms) until the second reading elapses (A1505).

  When the delay time (0.1 ms) has elapsed, the game control apparatus 100 performs the second reading of the state of the signal taken into the target input port (A1506). Then, if there is an unused bit among the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1507), the bit requiring inversion is inverted (A1508), and the port input state of the target switch control area (first data) ) And save the inverted data (the second data) (A1509). After that, a definite bit pattern is created in which the bit in the same state is 1 and the bit different is 0 in the first and second readings (A1510), the logical bit of the bit pattern and port input state 2 is taken, and this is fixed It is assumed that it is a bit (A1511).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 creates an indeterminate bit pattern in which the state of the same bit is 0 and the different bit is 1 in the first read and the second read (A 1512), and the indeterminate bit pattern and the previous interrupt are generated. The logical product with the fixed state is taken and it is set as the previous hold bit (A1513). As a result, it is possible to obtain the state of a signal from which noise due to chattering of a switch or the like has been removed.

  Then, the game control device 100 combines the current determination bit and the previous holding bit, and saves it as the current determination state (A1514). Furthermore, the exclusive OR of the previous and current defined states is taken and saved as a rising edge (A1515). Thereafter, the switch reading process is ended.

  When the timer interrupt cycle is short (for example, 2 ms), the switch reading changes the signal by reading the switch once each for each interrupt processing and comparing with the result of the previous reading. Although there is a method of determining whether or not the switch has been read, it may not be possible to correctly determine if the state of the switch read in the previous interrupt is lost until the next interrupt processing. On the other hand, by performing the switch reading process twice in one interrupt process with a predetermined time difference as in the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned problems.

[Output processing]
Next, the details of the output process (A1304) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the output process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first outputs (resets) the off data to the port 135 for outputting the data of the segment of the collective display device (LED) 50 (A1601). Next, the data output to the solenoid output port 134 for outputting data of the special winning opening solenoid 39b is synthesized and output (A1602).

  Then, the gaming control device 100 updates the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit line of the batch display device (LED) 50 (A1603). Further, the output data of the digit line of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is acquired (A1604). Then, the acquired data and external information data are combined (A1605), and the combined data is output to the digit output / external information output port 136 (A1606). Thereafter, the output data of the segment line is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (A1607), and the loaded data is output to the port 135 for segment output (A1608).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 loads and combines data to be output to the external information terminal 71 (A1609), and further combines the combined data and the output data of the release permission (A1610), and finally combines them. The data is output to the external information / fire permission signal output port 137 (A1611). Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs the test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay substrate 70 (A1612). Thereafter, data output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay substrate 70 which outputs a test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay substrate 70 (A1613).

  Next, the game control device 100 loads and combines data to be output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay substrate 70 which outputs a test signal to the test shooting test device, and the test terminal output port 3 on the relay substrate 70 The synthesized data is output (A1614). Furthermore, the data output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs the test signal of the test shooting tester is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay substrate 70 ( A 1615). Then, the data output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay substrate 70 which outputs the test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay substrate 70 (A1616), the output process ends.

[Random number update process 1]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the random number updating process 1. The random number update process 1 is executed in step A1306 of the timer interrupt process. The random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number which are targets of the initial value random number update processing.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether or not the jackpot symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A 1801).

  If the jackpot symbol random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1801 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 executes the processing of step A1804 and thereafter. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1801 is "Y"), the jackpot symbol initial value random number is loaded as the next initial value (A1802). Then, the next initial value of the jackpot symbol random number loaded is set in a register (start value setting register) for holding the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1803).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the hitting random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A1804). If the random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1804 is "N"), the processing after step A1807 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the random number is waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1804 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 loads the initial value random number as the next initial value (A1805). Then, the next initial value of the loaded random number is set in the register (start value setting register) for holding the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1806).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the winning symbol random number is waiting for setting the next initial value (start value) (A1807). When the hit symbol random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1807 is "N"), the random number updating process 1 is ended.

  On the other hand, when the winning symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1807 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 loads the default symbol random value as the initial value next time (A1808). The next initial value of the loaded symbol random number is set in a register (start value setting register) for holding the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1809), and the random number updating process 1 is ended.

[Random number update process 2]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the random number updating process 2. The random number update process 2 is executed in step A1307 of the timer interrupt process. The random number updating process 2 is a process of updating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the variation display game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are 1 byte random number (variation pattern random number 2) and 2 byte random number (variation pattern random number 1) as variation pattern random numbers, and both random number updating process 2 is targeted for updating. , Each time an interrupt occurs, the update target is switched and processed. Furthermore, when the random number to be updated is 2 bytes, the update process is performed at different interrupts for the upper byte and the lower byte. That is, updating of 2-byte fluctuation pattern random number 1 (random number for reach variation mode determination) by random number updating process 2 executed in one interrupt process for the main process is performed for either upper 1 byte or lower 1 byte. Are configured to

  The game control apparatus 100 first updates a random number update scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of random numbers to be updated is to be the target of the current update process (A1901). Next, the address of the effect random number update table corresponding to the value of the random number update scan counter is calculated (A1902). Then, the upper limit judgment value of the random number is acquired from the table referred based on the calculated address (A1903). In the table referred to at this time, the upper limit judgment value for each kind of random number, that is, a value for judging whether or not the random number has made a round is stored.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 loads the value of the M1 counter to which a random value is set (A1904).

  Next, the game control device 100 acquires a mask value for masking the value of the M1 counter, and masks the value of the M1 counter (A1905). The mask value is the number of bits different depending on the random number to be updated, for example, the lower 3 bits of the M1 counter when updating the lower 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, and the upper 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 Is updated, the lower 4 bits of the M1 counter are set. This is because the upper limit value is different depending on the type of random number. When the lower 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is updated as the mask value, the lower 3 bits of the M1 counter is updated. When the upper 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower order of the M1 counter is updated. Although 4 bits are illustrated, the numerical value is an example and is not limited thereto.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the random number area (random number counter) to be updated is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (A1906). When the random number area is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (the result of A1906 is “Y”), the value left by masking the value of the M1 counter with the mask value of the upper 1 byte as the added value ( Hereinafter, this is set as a mask update value obtained by adding “1” to the “masked value”, the lower 1 byte is set to “0” (A1907), and the process shifts to the processing of step A1909.

  In addition, when the random number area is not the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (the result of A1906 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 sets the upper 1 byte to “0” as the addition value, and the lower 1 byte The mask update value is set (A1908), and the process proceeds to step A1909. The reason why “1” is added to the masked value is that the masked value may be “0”, and “0” is added to avoid that the value does not change.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether the random number to be updated is a 2-byte random number (A1909). Then, if it is a 2-byte random number (the result of A1909 is "Y"), the value (2 bytes) of the random number area to be updated is set (A1910), and the process proceeds to step A1912. On the other hand, if the random number to be updated is not a 2-byte random number (the result of A1909 is “N”), “0” is set as the upper 1 byte of the random value and the lower 1 byte of the random value is updated. A value (1 byte) is set (A1911), and the process goes to step A1912.

  Whether the game control apparatus 100 sets a value obtained by adding the addition value determined in the process of step A1907 or A1908 to the random number value as a new random number value, and the new random value is larger than the upper limit judgment value acquired in the process of A1903 It is determined whether or not it is (A1913).

  Then, when the new random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A1913 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 sets the new random number to a lower random number area of 1 byte random number or 2 byte random number. Save (A1915). If the new random number is larger than the upper judgment value (the result of A1913 is “Y”), a value obtained by subtracting the upper judgment value from the new random value is taken as a new random value again (A1914). The random number value is saved in the lower random number area of 1-byte random number or 2-byte random number (A1915).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the updated random number is a 2-byte random number (A1916). Then, if it is not a 2-byte random number (the result of A1916 is "N"), the random number update process 2 is ended. On the other hand, if it is a 2-byte random number (the result of A1916 is "Y"), a new random number value (when a new random number value is calculated again) is saved in the upper random number area of the 2-byte random number. (A1917), and the random number updating process 2 ends.

  As described above, the CPU 111a updates the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2. Therefore, the CPU 111a displays the special view fluctuation display game among various random numbers extracted based on the inflow of gaming balls into the start area of the first start winning opening 36, the second start winning opening 37, and the third start winning opening 42. In order to determine the variation mode (variation pattern) of the above, the random number updating means is provided to update the variation pattern random number.

[Prize port switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the winning opening switch / status monitoring process. The winning opening switch / status monitoring process is executed at step A1308 in the timer interrupt process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first prepares the winning opening monitor table 1 corresponding to one of the large winning opening switches 39a (two pieces) in the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) (A2001). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process is executed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize in the big prize port despite the fact that the big prize port is not open and to detect a normal prize (A2002). Details of the fraud & prize monitoring process will be described later.

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 prepares the winning opening monitor table 2 corresponding to the other of the large winning opening switches 39a (two pieces) in the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) (A2003). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process is executed to monitor the fraudulent prize and to detect a proper prize (A2004).

  Then, the game control device 100 prepares a winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37 (A2005). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process is executed to monitor a fraudulent prize and to detect a proper prize (A2006). Subsequently, a winning opening monitoring table of the winning opening switch which can always be paid is prepared (A2007). In the present embodiment, the winning opening switches that can always be paid are the winning opening switch 35a, the starting opening 1 switch 36a, and the starting opening 3 switch 42a. The winning opening switch that does not require fraud monitoring is the starting opening 1 switch 36a or the like.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a winning number counter update process for updating the winning number (A2008). Subsequently, a starting opening error monitoring process is performed to monitor a winning error of the starting winning opening (A2009).

  By the start opening error monitoring process (A2009), a failure of the prize switching mechanism 105 or an illegal prize is checked. When the number of consecutive winnings to the same starting winning opening among the first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4) (when winning in the same starting winning opening for 4 consecutive times), effect control The device 300 reports the occurrence of an error. In a period corresponding to the initial value (for example, 60 seconds) of the starting opening error notification timer, the effect control device 300 can perform notification (warning) of the occurrence of an error. As described above, the game control device 100 constitutes a starting opening error monitoring means, and the effect control device 300 constitutes a starting opening error notifying means.

  Then, the state scan counter is updated to specify in order which switch or signal of the plurality of switches whose state is to be monitored and which signal is to be the target of the current monitoring (A2010). The status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3.

  Thereafter, the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the monitoring state according to the value of the state scan counter (A2011). Then, a gaming machine state check process is executed to determine whether or not an error has occurred (A 2012).

  In the gaming state check process, values in the range of 0 to 3 are set as the state scan counter in accordance with the gaming state. By referring to the value of the status scan counter in the gaming machine status monitoring table 1, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, the status based on the abnormality detection signal 1 output due to the occurrence of connector disconnection etc. 1) monitoring is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 1, monitoring of a state (shoot ball out error) based on a shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is 2, monitoring of the status (overflow error) based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is 3, the status based on the payout abnormal status signal (dispense error) Monitoring is set.

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the monitoring state according to the value of the state scan counter (A2013). Then, a gaming machine state check process is executed to determine whether or not an error has occurred (A 2014).

  By referencing the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 2, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, monitoring of the status (glass frame open error) based on the signal output from the glass frame open detection switch Is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 1, monitoring of the state (body frame open error, front frame open error) based on the signal output from the front frame open detection switch is set. Moreover, when the value of the state scan counter is 2, monitoring of the state (frame radio wave improper) based on the frame radio wave illegal signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 3, monitoring of the state based on the touch switch signal Is set.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the value of the state scan counter is 0 (A2015). Then, when the value of the error scan counter is not 0 (the result of A2015 is “N”), the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is ended. In this case, there is no monitoring target of the state in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 to be referred to next.

  In addition, when the value of the error scan counter is 0 (the result of A2015 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 (A2016), and does an error occur, etc. The gaming machine state check process is executed to determine the state of (A 2017).

  By referencing the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, the status based on the abnormality detection signal 2 output due to the occurrence of connector disconnection etc. (switch abnormality 2) Monitoring is set up. The gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is 1 to 3.

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 executes a payout busy signal check process to set a busy signal status (payout busy signal flag) based on the payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control apparatus 200 can start payout control (A2018) ), And finish the winning opening switch / status monitoring process.

  In the payout busy signal check process, the gaming control device 100 sets a payout busy signal flag (busy signal status) based on the payout busy signal which is turned on when the payout control device 200 can not start payout control. At this time, even if the state of the payout busy signal changes, the busy signal flag is not immediately changed, and the busy signal flag is changed when the state which has changed over the timer comparison value continues. It is hard to be influenced by

  Note that the processing from step A2016 to A2018 is executed only when the value of the status scan counter updated at each timer interrupt is 0, so that it is executed at a rate of once for four timer interrupts. . That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processing from A2016 to A2018 is performed every 16 ms.

[Incorrect & prize monitoring process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fraud & prize monitoring process. The fraud & prize monitoring process is executed at steps A2002, A2004, and A2006 in the prize hole switch / state monitoring process shown in FIG.

  The fraud & prize monitoring process is a process performed on the special winning opening switch 39 a of the special variation winning device 39 and the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37 a) in the normal variation winning device 37. With regard to the second start winning opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37) and the large winning opening (special fluctuation winning device 39), it is easy to be unfair to open the opening and closing member forcibly and insert the game ball and pay out the award ball. In addition to the detection of winning, monitor fraud.

  The game control apparatus 100 first checks the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring (A2101), and determines whether or not the fraud monitoring period is underway (A2102). For example, the fraud monitoring period is a period other than the special gaming state in which the special variation winning device 39 is opened when the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring is the big winning hole switch 39a.

  Then, if it is in the fraud monitoring period (the result of A2102 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the target winning hole switch (A2103). If there is no input on the target winning opening switch (result of A2103 is "N"), the target notification timer update information is loaded (A2112). Also, if there is an input to the target winning opening switch (result of A2103 is "Y"), the number of incorrect winnings of the target is updated by +1 (A2104), and the number of incorrect winnings after addition is determined to be a target for monitoring It is determined whether it is the number (for example, 5) or more (A2105).

  The reason why the judgment number is set to 5 is that, for example, when the big winning opening in the open state is converted to the closing state, the gaming ball is caught in the door member of the big winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the valid period of the count switch. Therefore, it is intended not to judge that the case of winning a prize or the case of noise on a signal is not wrong, and not to judge easily as an error although it is not wrong.

  Then, if the game control device 100 does not have the determined number or more (the result of A2105 is “N”), the game control device 100 prepares a winning opening monitoring table of the target winning opening switch (A2110). In addition, if it is more than the judgment number (the result of A2105 is “Y”), the number of wrong winnings is fixed to the number of wrong occurrence judging (A2106), the initial value (for example, 60000ms) is saved in the target wrong prize notification timer area. (A2107).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares the target injustice generation command as an effect command (A2108), and further prepares an incorrect prize occurrence flag as an injustice flag (A2109). Then, the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (A2120).

  On the other hand, when it is not the fraud monitoring period (result of A2102 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 prepares the winning opening monitoring table of the target winning opening switch (A2110), and sets the winning balls. The counter updating process is executed (A2111). Details of the winning number counter update process will be described later.

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 loads the notification timer update information of the target (A2112), and determines whether or not the notification timer update is permitted (A2113). If updating of the notification timer is not permitted (the result of A2113 is "N"), the fraud & prize monitoring process is ended. On the other hand, when updating of the notification timer is permitted (the result of A2113 is “Y”), if the notification timer of interest is not 0, −1 is updated (A2114). The minimum value of the notification timer is set to zero.

  The update of the notification timer is permitted when the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring is the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the normal variation winning device 37. In addition, the update of the notification timer is permitted when the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring is one big winning opening switch 39a, and allowed when the winning opening switch subject to error monitoring is the other big winning opening switch 39a. I will not. As a result, the notification timer is updated twice as frequently as the informing of the special variation winning device 39, and it is prevented that the time is up in half of the specified time (for example, 60000 ms).

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the value of the notification timer is 0 (A2115), and if the value is not 0 (the result of A2115 is "N"), that is, if the time is not up. Ends the fraud & prize monitoring process. Also, if the value of the notification timer is 0 (the result of A2115 is "Y"), that is, if the time is up or the time is already up, prepare the fraudulent release command of the object as a rendering command (A2116) Prepare an incorrect prize cancellation flag as an incorrect flag (A2117). Then, it is judged whether or not it is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (A2118).

  If the value of the notification timer is 0 at the moment when the value of the notification timer is 0 (the result of A2118 is “Y”), that is, if the value of the notification timer is 0 in the present fraud & prize monitoring process. Clears the target number of incorrect prizes (A2119).

  In addition, if the game control apparatus 100 does not finish the process of step A2119 or the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (the result of A2118 is “N”), that is, the fraud & prize monitoring process before the previous time If the value of the notification timer becomes 0, the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (A2120).

  Then, when the prepared injustice flag matches the value of the injustice flag area of the target (the result of A2120 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 ends the injustice & prize monitoring process. If the prepared fraud flag does not match the value of the target fraud flag area (the result of A2120 is "N"), the prepared fraud flag is saved in the target fraud flag area (A2121), and the rendering command setting is made. The process is executed (A2122). Thereafter, the fraud & prize monitoring process is ended.

  By the above processing, an unauthorized occurrence command is sent to the effect control device 300 in response to the occurrence of the injustice, and an unauthorized termination command is sent to the effect control device 300 in response to the release of the injustice. The Rukoto.

[Winning number counter update processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the winning number counter update process. The winning number counter updating process is executed in step A2111 of the fraud & prize monitoring process shown in FIG.

  First, the game control apparatus 100 acquires the number of winning opening switches to be monitored from the winning opening monitoring table (A2201), and determines whether or not there is an input (accurately, a change in input) to the target winning opening switch. (A2202). If there is no input (the result of A2202 is "N"), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (A2211), and it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches is completed (A2212).

  On the other hand, when there is an input to the target winning opening switch (result of A2202 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 loads the value of the target number-of-winning counter area 1 (A2203), and the loaded value is +1 is updated (A2204). Furthermore, it is determined whether an overflow occurs according to the updated value (A2205).

  When no overflow occurs (the result of A2205 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the updated value in the winning number counter area 1 (A2206). After completion of the process of step A2206, or when an overflow occurs (the result of A2205 is "Y"), the value of the target winning number counter area 2 is loaded (A2207).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 updates the loaded value by +1 (A2208), and determines whether or not an overflow occurs according to the updated value (A2209). When the overflow does not occur (the result of A2209 is “N”), the updated value is saved in the winning number counter area 2 (A2210). After completion of the process of step A2206, or when an overflow occurs (result of A2209 is "Y"), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (A2211). Then, it is determined whether the monitoring of all the switches has ended (A2212).

  If monitoring of all the switches has not ended (the result of A2212 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 returns to the process of step A2202 to determine whether or not there is an input on the target winning opening switch. Further, when the monitoring of all the switches is finished (the result of A2212 is “Y”), the winning number counter updating process is finished. As a result of the above processing, the winning number counter areas 1 and 2 are updated based on the winning on the winning area, and the information on the winning is stored.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (A1309) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure game process. In the special view game process, the monitoring of the input of the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, and the start opening 3 switch 42a, the control of the entire processing related to the special view variation display game, and the display of the special view are performed.

  The game control apparatus 100 first executes start opening switch monitoring processing for monitoring winning of the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, and the start opening 3 switch 42a (A2601). In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 36, the second variation starting winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, and the third starting winning opening 42, various random numbers (big hit random numbers etc.) are extracted The game result pre-determination is performed to determine in advance the game result based on the winning at a stage before the start of the special view variation display game based on the winning. The details of the starting opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

  Next, the gaming control device 100 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the gaming ball with the count switch 39a provided in the special variation winning device 39 is monitored. The details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

  Next, if the special-purpose game processing timer is not 0, the game control device 100 updates −1 (subtracts 1) (A 2603). The special view game processing timer is clocked by an interruption period (4 msec) of the timer interrupt processing by -1 updating. In addition, the minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to zero. Next, it is determined whether the special figure game processing timer is 0 (A2604). When the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A2604 is “N”), it moves to the processing of step A2615.

  The game control device 100 corresponds to the special figure game process number when the special figure game process timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is “Y”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up. A special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to processing is set in a register (A2605). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606). Subsequently, a subroutine call according to the special figure game process number is made, and the game branching process according to the special figure game process number is executed (A2607).

  When the game processing number is “0” in step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 monitors the start of fluctuation of the special view fluctuation display game, and sets the start of fluctuation of the special view fluctuation display game, setting of the effect, Special figure normal processing is executed to set information required to perform special figure variation processing (A2608). The details of the special view ordinary processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game processing number is “1” at step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 sets the stop display time of the special view, sets the information necessary for performing the special view display process, etc. The process during the figure fluctuation is executed (A2609). The details of the special figure variation in-progress process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game processing number of the game control number 100 is “2” in step A2607, if the game result of the special view fluctuation display game is a big hit, the game control apparatus 100 sets the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit, and each big hit The special figure display process is executed to set the fan fare time in accordance with the special winning opening pattern, and to set the information necessary for performing the fan fare / interval process (A2610). The details of the special view display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the game processing number is "3" at step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 sets the opening time of the special winning opening, updates the number of times of opening, and the information necessary for performing the special winning opening opening process. The fanfare / interval processing for setting etc. is executed (A2611).

  In the fanfare / interval process (A2611), the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state (big hit state) as a presentation command, and special winning opening opening time (for example, 29 seconds) The figure game process timer area is saved, the process number is set to "4" for the process of opening the special winning opening, and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area.

  If the game processing number is “4” at step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 sets an interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, and sets an ending command if the big round is the final round, A special winning opening open processing is performed to set information required to perform the special winning opening residual ball processing (A2612).

  In the special winning opening open process (A2612), the game control apparatus 100 displays an interval command according to an interval between rounds when it is not the final round, and an ending display at the end of the special game state when it is the final round. An ending command relating to display control of a screen or the like is set as a rendering command.

  Thereafter, the processing number is set to "5" related to the special winning opening residual ball processing, and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area.

  If the game processing number is "5" at step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 sets a time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged if the big hit round is the final round, A big winning opening remaining ball process is performed to set information required to perform the big hit end process (A2613).

  In the special winning opening residual ball processing (A2613), when the current round is not the final round, the game control apparatus 100 sets “3” which is a processing number relating to fanfare / in-interval processing, and performs special figure game processing Save the processing number in the number area.

  On the other hand, when the current round is the final round, the game control apparatus 100 sets "6" as the process number related to the big hit end process, and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area. Then, the game control device 100 saves the ending time (for example, 5.1 seconds) in the special-purpose game processing timer area.

  When the game processing number is "6" in step A2607, the game control apparatus 100 sets a flag related to the high probability / low probability and the presence or absence of time saving, and "0" as the processing number relating to the special figure routine processing. A big hit end process is performed which sets and performs setting etc. of information necessary for executing the special view ordinary process (A2614).

  When the processing based on the special view game processing number is finished, the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares a special view 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special view 1 display 51 (A2615), and then the special view 1 display The symbol variation control process according to 51 is executed (A2616). And after preparing the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (A2617), the symbol fluctuation control processing concerning the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (A2618). The details of the symbol variation control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (A2601) in the special view game process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the starting opening switch monitoring process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first prepares a prize monitoring table for the first starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A 2701), executes hard random number acquisition processing (A 2702), and wins prize for the first starting winning opening 36 It is determined whether or not there is (A2703). If there is no winning on the first start winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "N"), the processing after step A2709 is executed. On the other hand, when there is a winning on the first start winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (during the general public support state) (A2704).

  When it is determined that the special control time is not in the middle (in the power transmission support state) (the result of A2704 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the processing of step A2707 and thereafter. On the other hand, if it is in the special view time short (during general power support state) (result of A2704 is "Y"), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared as a rendering command (A2705), and rendering command setting processing is executed ( A2706).

  That is, in the case of the universal power support state (time saving state), regardless of the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) of the variable display game, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed. . In the case of the present embodiment, the first starting winning opening 36 does not win unless it is left hitting, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 does not win unless it is right hitting. In addition, the game ball does not pass through the common view start gate 34 unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the general power support state (time saving state), right-handed driving is more advantageous than left-handed driving, but there is a win in the first start winning opening 36 during the general power-on support state (ie, general power support In the case of being left-handed in the state), the right-handed instruction informing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing the right-handed operation by the display device 41 or the like. .

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the first start winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2707), and executes the special view start port switch common process (A2708). Then, a prize monitoring table for the second starting winning opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is prepared (A2709), hard random number acquisition processing is executed (A2710), and whether or not there is a winning for the second starting winning opening It is determined (A2711). If there is no winning on the second start winning combination (the result of A2711 is "N"), the processing of step A2716 and subsequent steps is executed.

  On the other hand, when there is a winning on the second start winning opening (result of A2711 is "Y"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the normal electric winning combination (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is in operation. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is activated to be in an open state where winning of the gaming ball is possible (A2712). If the ordinary motor-operated combination is in operation (the result of A2712 is "Y"), the process shifts to the processing of step A2714.

  On the other hand, when the ordinary motorized role is not in operation (the result of A2712 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether the common electric charge is in progress (A2713). If the number of incorrect winnings on the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determinations (for example, 5), it is determined that the general electric power is in the process of being created. In the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the gaming ball can not be won in the closed state, and the gaming ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball is in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or injustice occurs, and when there is a game ball which has won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of incorrect prizes. Then, when the number of incorrect winnings thus counted is equal to or more than a predetermined number (upper limit value), it is determined that the fraud is in progress.

  After the game control apparatus 100 prepares a table for setting information of suspension by the second start winning opening (normal variation winning device 37) when the common electric power fraud is not occurring (result of A2713 is "N") (A2714) The special view starting opening switch common processing is executed (A2715), and the processing after step A2716 is executed. Also, if it is determined at A2713 that a common electric program is in progress (the result at A2713 is “Y”), the processing after step A2716 is executed. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated further.

  The game control apparatus 100 prepares a prize monitoring table for the third start winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) (A2716), executes hard random number acquisition processing (A2717), and the third starting winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) It is determined whether or not there is a prize winning (A2718). If there is no winning on the third starting winning opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "N"), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. On the other hand, when there is a winning on the third start winning opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the special figure time short (during the general public support state) (A2719).

  When it is determined that the special control time is not in the middle of the special view time (during general pressure support state) (the result of A2719 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the processing after step A2722. On the other hand, when it is in the special figure time short (in the general-purpose support state) (the result of A2719 is "Y"), the right-handed command notification command is prepared as a rendering command (A2720), and rendering command setting processing is executed ( A2721).

  That is, in the case of the universal power support state (time saving state), regardless of the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) of the variable display game, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed. . In the case of the present embodiment, the third starting winning opening 42 does not win unless it is left hitting, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 does not win unless it is right hitting. In addition, the game ball does not pass through the common view start gate 34 unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the case of the universal power support state (time saving state), right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but there is a prize in the third start winning opening 42 during the general-purpose power support state (ie In the case of being left-handed in the state), the right-handed instruction informing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing the right-handed operation by the display device 41 or the like. .

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the third start winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) (A2722), and executes the special view starting opening switch common processing (A2723), End the start port switch monitoring process.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (A2702, A2710, A2717) in the starting opening switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the hard random number acquisition process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets start-up-no-win-win-out information indicating that there is no winning on the start winning hole (A2801). Next, it is determined whether or not there is an input on the target switch (A2802), and when there is no input on the target switch (the result of A2802 is “N”), the hard random number acquisition processing is ended. The target switch is the start port 1 switch 36a in the hard random number acquisition process of step A2702, and the start port 2 switch 37a in the hard random number acquisition process of step A2710. In the hard random number acquisition process of step A2717, it is the starting opening 3 switch 42a.

  If there is an input to the target switch (result of A2802 is "Y"), the gaming control apparatus 100 reads the random number latch register status (the state of the random number latch register), and whether or not there is latch data in the target random number latch register It is determined (A2803, A2804). If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (the result of A2804 is “N”), the hard random number acquisition processing is ended.

  If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (the result of A2804 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 loads and prepares the jackpot random number extracted in the target hard random number latch register (A2805) Information is set on a starting opening winning combination indicating that there is a winning on the mouth (A2806). In addition, the prepared big hit random number is used by special figure starting opening switch common processing.

[Special figure starting port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special view starting port switch common processing (A2708, A2715, A2723) in the starting port switch monitoring processing will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special view starting opening switch common process. The special view starting port switch common processing is processing that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 42a.

  The gaming control apparatus 100 first manages information on the number of winnings on the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, and the starting opening 3 switch 42a outside the gaming machine 10 The start opening signal output number which is the number of times output to the device is loaded (A 2901), the loaded value is updated by +1 (A 2902), and it is determined whether the output number overflows (A 2903). If the number of outputs does not overflow (result of A2903 is "N"), the updated value is saved in the RWM start opening signal output number area (A2904), and the process shifts to processing of step A2905. On the other hand, when the number of times of output overflows (the result of A2903 is “Y”), the process of step A2905 is performed. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start opening signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the value after updating becomes “0” by +1 updating, and it is determined that the number of times of output overflows.

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 selects the number of to-be-updated special views corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a and the starting opening 3 switch 42a (the number of starting memories). Is less than the upper limit value (A2905). If the number of to-be-updated special views is not less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is “N”), the special view starting port switch common processing is ended. In addition, when the number of to-be-updated special views is less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "Y"), the number of to-be-updated special views (to-special number 1 or special number 2) is updated by 1 (A2906).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a decoration special drawing reserve number command (decorative special figure 1 reserve number command or ornament special figure 1 reserve number command) corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the special figure reserve number as a rendering command. Then (A2907), rendering command setting processing is executed (A2908). Subsequently, the target starting opening winning flag is saved (A2909).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of start ports to be monitored and the number of special drawing reservations (A2910), and stores the big hit random number prepared in step A2805 as the big hit random number of RWM. Save to the area (A2911). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (A2912), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of RWM (A2913).

  Then, the game control device 100 saves the variation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (A2914). Next, the address of the fluctuation order flag storage area corresponding to the sum of the special drawing 1 reservation number and the special drawing 2 reservation number is calculated in RWM (A2915), and the target fluctuation order flag is stored in the calculated fluctuation order flag storage area. Save (A2916). As a result, the address of the storage area corresponding to any one of suspension (for example, suspension 1 to 8) is calculated, and the variation order flag indicating the variation (variation display game) of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 is saved. Subsequently, the special figure holding information determination process is executed (A2917), and the special figure starting port switch common process is ended.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of gaming balls into the start winning area of the first start winning opening 36, the third start winning opening 42, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37. The start-up storage means is configured to store a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start-up memory serving as an execution right of the variable display game. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) sets various random number values extracted based on winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening) 36 as the first start storage with a predetermined number as the upper limit. It stores and stores various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (normal variation winning device 37) or the third starting winning opening 42 as a second starting memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit .

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, the details of the special view holding information determination process (A2917) in the starting opening switch common process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special map hold information determination process. The special view reservation information determination process is a prefetching (pre-judging) process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start storage prior to the start timing of the special view variation display game based on the corresponding start storage.

  The game control apparatus 100 first prepares a low probability judgment flag indicating that the judgment is low probability (A 3001), and the big hit depends on whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit judgment value (low probability judgment value) In step A3002, a preread big hit determination process is performed to determine whether the read operation is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the pre-read big hit determination process is a big hit (A3003). If the determination result is a big hit (the result of A3003 is "Y"), set the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting opening switch (A3004), stop corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A2912 The symbol information is acquired (A3005), and the process proceeds to step A3007. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (the result of A3003 is "N"), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (A3006), and the process proceeds to step A3007.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves the stop symbol information in the symbol information area in the RWM (A3007). Subsequently, a prefetch stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and the stop symbol information is prepared as a rendering command (A3008), and rendering command setting processing is executed (A3009). The pre-reading stop symbol command (low probability) indicates stop symbol information and the like determined by the low probability determination value.

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 prepares a high probability determination flag indicating that the determination is high probability (A3010), and whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value (high probability determination value) Pre-reading big hit judgment processing which decides whether it is big hit is executed (A3011). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the pre-read big hit determination process is a big hit (A3012). If the judgment result is a big hit (the result of A3012 is "Y"), set a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting opening switch (A3013) and stop corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A2912. The symbol information is acquired (A3014), and the process proceeds to step A3016. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (the result of A3012 is "N"), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (A3015), and the process proceeds to step A3016.

  Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the occurrence probability of the big hit is a high probability state (a probability change state, a special figure high probability is in progress) (A3016). If it is in the high probability state (the result of A3016 is "Y"), the stop symbol information is saved in the symbol information area in the RWM (A3017), and the process proceeds to step A3018. If the state is not the high probability state (the result of A3016 is “N”), the process of step A3017 is not performed, and the process directly proceeds to the process of step A3018.

  As described above, in the high probability state, the stop symbol information determined by the high probability determination value is overwritten in the symbol information area and is finally saved. On the other hand, when it is not in the high probability state (in the low probability state), the stop symbol information (A3007) determined by the low probability determination value is finally saved in the symbol information area. The stop symbol information finally saved in the symbol information area is used in the look-ahead (A3020, A3021) of the variation pattern.

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 prepares as a rendering command a prefetch stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and the stop symbol information (A3018), and executes a rendering command setting process (A3019). The pre-reading stop symbol command (high probability) indicates stop symbol information and the like determined by the high probability determination value. Next, a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is executed (A3020), and a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is executed (A A3021). The special figure information setting process in step A3020 and the variation pattern setting process in step A3021 are the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the variation start process in the special figure routine processing described later.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a look-ahead change pattern command corresponding to the change pattern number as an effect command (A3022), executes an effect command setting process (A3023), and ends the special view hold information determination process. .

  With the above process, the prefetch stop pattern command including the result of the special view change display game based on the start storage of the preread target and the read change pattern command including the information of the change pattern in the special view change display game based on the start storage It is prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the effect control of the result related information (whether or not a big hit or the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is performed before the start timing of the special view fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The player can be notified of the result related information prior to the start timing of the special view variation display game by changing the decoration special view start memory display that can be notified to the device 300, in particular, displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start storage in the start storage means (game control device 100) before execution of the variable display game based on the start storage (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained) Etc.) make a pre-judging means. It should be noted that the time when the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the starting winning combination where the starting memory is generated but any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played Good.

  Furthermore, in the above processing, both the prefetching judgment result determined as a big hit with the low probability judgment value and the prefetching judgment result determined as a big hit with the high probability judgment value are a prefetch stop symbol command (low probability) and a prefetch stop symbol command respectively. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as (high probability). Thereby, even if the probability state of the big hit changes after the transmission of the pre-reading stop symbol command, the effect control device 300 can execute the pre-reading notice (such as hold change notice) corresponding to the probability state before and after the change.

[Pre-reading big hit judgment processing]
Next, the details of the pre-read big hit determination process (A3002, A3011) in the special view suspension information determination process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the read ahead big hit determination process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets the lower limit judgment value of the jackpot judgment value (A3101), and judges whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower judgment value (A3102). Note that being a big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit judgment value. The jackpot determination value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is not less than the lower judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and not more than the upper judgment value which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit.

  If the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A3102 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 sets out (other than the jackpot) as the judgment result (A3107), and the read ahead jackpot judgment processing finish.

  Further, when the value of the big hit random number is not smaller than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A3102 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 judges whether the judgment flag is the high probability judgment flag (A3103). Then, if the determination flag is the high probability determination flag (the result of A3103 is “Y”), the upper limit determination value during the high probability is set (A3104). On the other hand, when the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (when the result is A3103 is “N”), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (A3105).

  After setting the upper limit judgment value of the value of the big hit random number, the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (A3106). If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3106 is "Y"), a deviation (other than the big hit) is set as the judgment result (A3107). On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3106 is "N"), the big hit is set as the judgment result (A3108). When the determination result is set, the pre-read big hit determination process is ended.

[Big winning opening switch monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special winning opening switch monitoring process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “4”, that is, whether or not the special winning opening is being processed (A3201). When the special winning opening open processing is being performed (the result of A3201 is “Y”), the processing shifts to the processing of step A3203. If the special winning opening is not being processed (the result of A3201 is "N"), the value of the special figure game processing number is "5", that is, whether or not the special winning opening residual ball processing is in progress. It is determined (A3202).

  When the special winning opening residual ball processing is in progress (the result of A3202 is “Y”), the game control device 100 shifts to the processing of step A3203. Also, when the special winning opening residual ball processing is not in progress (the result of A3202 is "N"), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is ended. Since the special figure game process number does not shift next until the special figure game process timer becomes 0, it is possible to check the progress of the game by the special figure game process number.

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 39a (A3203). When there is no input on the special winning opening switch (the result of A3203 is "N"), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. When the special winning opening switch has an input (the result of A3204 is "Y"), the special winning opening count command is prepared as a rendering command (A3204), and a rendering command setting process (A3205) is executed.

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “4”, that is, whether or not the special winning opening is being processed (A3106). If the special winning opening is not being processed (the result of A3106 is "N"), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. When the special winning opening is being processed (the result of A3106 is “Y”), the special winning opening count is updated by +1.

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the special winning opening count number is equal to or more than the upper limit value (the number of gaming balls that can be won in one round, for example, "9") (A3208). When the special winning opening count is not equal to or more than the upper limit (the result of A3208 is “N”), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. If the special winning opening count is equal to or more than the upper limit (the result of A3208 is "Y"), the special figure game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (A3209), and the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is ended. As a result, the special winning opening is closed and one round ends.

[Special figure usual processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal process (A2608) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 24A is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special view ordinary processing.

  First, the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether the special drawing 1 holding number and the special drawing 2 holding number are both 0 (A 3301). When the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are both 0 (the result of A3301 is "Y"), it shifts to processing of step A3310. When at least one of the special figure 1 reserve number and the special figure 2 reserve number is not 0 (the result of A3301 is “N”), first, as shown in FIG. 24B, the change order flag of the variation order flag storage area is special figure 1 → Execute sorting processing to rearrange in special figure 2 order, and change order flag storage area corresponding to hold (hold 1) (address of top of change order flag storage area) to be digested first after sorting Load a change order flag from the total number of pendings (1) (A3302). The variation order flag indicates variation (variation display game) of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2. Therefore, even when both the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the special view 1 variable display game based on the first start memory (first variable display game) is based on the second start memory. 2) It is executed with priority over the variable display game (second variable display game) (special figure 1 priority consumption).

  In addition, in A3302, when sorting is not performed, it is also possible to execute a special view fluctuation display game corresponding to starting storage in the order (oldest order) in which starting storage occurred (preceding order winning combination). Alternatively, in A3302, by rearranging the fluctuation order flag of the fluctuation order flag storage area in the order of the special figure 2 → the special figure 1, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the second starting memory is It can also be executed prior to the variable display game in Figure 1 (special figure 2 priority digestion).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the fluctuation order flag indicates the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) (A3303). When the change order flag indicates the change of the special figure 1 (the result of A3303 is "Y"), prepare the decoration special figure reserve number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve number as an effect command (A3304), The command setting process is executed (A3305). The decoration special drawing reservation number command includes information on a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the special drawing 1 holding number at the current time (the special drawing 1 holding number after the special figure 1 variation display game is to be started). Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for starting the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed (A3306), and the special figure normal process is ended.

  In addition, when the fluctuation order flag does not indicate the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (the result of A3303 is “N”), that is, when it indicates the fluctuation of the special figure 2, the gaming control device 100 holds the special figure 2 A decoration special drawing reservation number command corresponding to the number is prepared as a rendering command (A3307), and rendering command setting processing is executed (A3308). This decoration special drawing reservation number command includes information on a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the special drawing 2 reservation number at the current time (the special drawing 1 reservation number after the special figure 2 variation display game is to be started). Then, the special figure 2 variation start process for starting the special figure 2 variation display game is executed (A3309), and the special figure routine process is ended.

  If both the special drawing 1 holding number and the special drawing 2 holding number are 0 (the result of A3301 is “Y”), the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the customer waiting demo has been started (A3310) . If the customer waiting demo has been started (the result of A3310 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A3314. If the customer waiting demo has not been started (the result of A3310 is "N"), the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A3311), and the customer waiting demo command is prepared as a presentation command (A3312). The command setting process is executed (A3213). The presentation control device 300 that has received the customer waiting demo command executes the customer waiting demonstration on the display device 41 or the like.

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 sets "0" related to the special view routine process as the process number (A3314), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3315). Then, the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (A3316), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning a prize opening fraud monitoring period flag region in the RWM (A3317), and the special view routine processing is ended.

  As described above, after rearranging the fluctuation order flags of the fluctuation order flag storage area, the fluctuation order flags are stored from the fluctuation order flag storage area (for the total number of holdings 1) corresponding to the hold (hold 1) which is digested first. After loading, a variation display game of a type indicated by the variation order flag (special figure 1 variation display game or special figure 2 variation display game) is started. That is, one variable display game (in the present embodiment, the special view 1 variable display game) is executed with priority over the other variable display game (in the present embodiment, the special view 2 variable display game).

[Special figure 1 change start processing]
Next, the details of the special view 1 fluctuation start process (A3306) in the special view normal process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special view 1 change start process. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.

  The game control device 100 saves a special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (A3401). Subsequently, the big hit flag 1 setting processing for setting the shift information and the big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is a big hit is executed (A3402). Details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process will be described later.

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (pattern information) (A3403). The details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later. Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 executes a special figure information setting process of setting special figure information that is a parameter for setting a variation pattern (A3404). Details of the special view information setting process will be described later.

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 prepares a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set (A3405 ). After that, the game control apparatus 100 executes a fluctuation pattern setting process of setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation aspect in the special view 1 fluctuation display game (A3406). Details of the fluctuation pattern setting process will be described later.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 executes a fluctuation start information setting process of setting information on the fluctuation start of the special view 1 fluctuation display game (A3407), and ends the special view 1 fluctuation start process. Details of the change start information setting process will be described later.

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 sets "1" related to the special figure variation process as the process number (A3408), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3409).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3410), and saves a signal related to the start of fluctuation of the special view 1 in the test signal output data area (A3411). After that, save the in-fluctuation flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (A3412), and start the blink control timer (special figure 1 indicator 51 blink period timer) initial value (for example, special figure 1 blink control timer area) 100 ms) is set (A 3413). Subsequently, an initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (A3414), and the special figure 1 variation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3309) in the special figure normal process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special view 2 change start process. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and the process similar to the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. It is something to do.

  The game control apparatus 100 first saves a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, the special figure 2) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (A3501). Subsequently, the big hit flag 2 setting processing for setting the shift information and the big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit is executed (A3502).

  Next, the game control device 100 executes a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process according to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (pattern information) (A 3503). Further, special drawing information setting processing for setting special drawing information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is executed (A3504). Subsequently, a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, is prepared (A3505).

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 executes a fluctuation pattern setting process of setting a fluctuation pattern of the special view 2 fluctuation display game (A3506). And the fluctuation start information setting processing which sets the information of fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation indication game is executed (A3507).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 first sets "1" related to the special figure variation process as the process number (A3508), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3509).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3510), and saves a signal related to the start of fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the test signal output data area (A3511). After that, save the in-fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (A 3512), and in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area, an initial value (for example, a timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) 100 ms) is set (A 3513). Subsequently, an initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (A3414), and the special figure 2 variation start process is ended.

[Big hit flag 1 setting processing]
Next, details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process (A3402) in the special view 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first saves shift information in the big hit flag 1 area (A 3601). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the RWM special view 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1), prepared (A 3602), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (A3603). The one for reserve number is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special drawing start storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the first in the special figure 1). Thereafter, a big hit determination process is performed to determine whether the prepared big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not according to whether it is a big hit (A3604).

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3604) is a big hit (result of A3605 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 overwrites the big hit information in the big hit flag 1 area where the outlier information is saved in step A3601. Save (A3606), and end the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3604) is not a big hit (the result of A3605 is "N"), the big hit flag 1 setting process is ended while the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special view 1 variable display game is either "big hit" or "losing".

[Big hit flag 2 setting processing]
Next, details of the big hit flag 2 setting process (A3502) in the special view 2 change start process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process. In this process, the same process as the process in the big hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 27 is performed for the second start storage.

  First, the gaming control apparatus 100 saves shift information in the jackpot flag 2 area (A3701). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) of RWM and prepared (A 3702), the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (A3703). It should be noted that the one for reserve number is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special drawing start storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the first in the special figure 2). Thereafter, a big hit determination process is performed to determine whether the prepared big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not according to whether it is a big hit (A3704).

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3704) is a big hit (the result of A3705 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 overwrites the big hit information in the big hit flag 2 area where the outlier information is saved in step A3701. Save (A3706), and end the big hit flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3704) is not a big hit (the result of A3705 is "N"), the big hit flag 2 setting process is ended while the big hit flag 2 is saved. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special view 2 variable display game is either “big hit” or “losing”.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, the details of the big hit determination process (A 3604, A 3704) in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the big hit flag 2 setting process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is a process common to the big hit determination process in other processes executed during the timer interrupt process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets the lower limit judgment value of the jackpot judgment value (A3801), and judges whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower judgment value (A3802). Note that being a big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit judgment value. The jackpot determination value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is not less than the lower judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and not more than the upper judgment value which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit.

  If the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (result of A3802 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 sets out (other than the jackpot) as the judgment result (A3807) and ends the jackpot judgment processing Do.

  Further, when the value of the big hit random number is not smaller than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A3802 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the big hit occurrence probability is a high probability state (probability state). (A3803). Then, in the case of the high probability state (the result of A3803 is “Y”), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability is set (A3804). On the other hand, if it is not in the high probability state (the result of A3803 is “N”), the upper limit judgment value in the low probability is set (A3805).

  After setting the upper limit judgment value of the value of the big hit random number, the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (A3806). If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3806 is "Y"), a deviation (other than the big hit) is set as the judgment result (A3807). On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3806 is "N"), the big hit is set as the judgment result (A3808). When the determination result is set, the big hit determination process is ended.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A3403) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a procedure of special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (A4001). If it is a big hit (the result of A4001 is "Y"), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) ) From the jackpot symbol random number is loaded (A4002). Next, a special figure 1 big hit symbol table is set (A4003). Subsequently, the stop symbol number corresponding to the big hit symbol random number loaded is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (A4004). This process selects the type of special result (the type of big hit).

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 sets a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table (A4005), acquires a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves it in the stop symbol pattern area (A4006). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special view display (here, the special view 1 display 51) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4007). In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of rounds is 16R or 6R.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number,
The data is saved in the probability variation determination data area (A4008). The probability fluctuation determination data may include information on the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the big hit state, and the general public support state (time saving state) after the end of the big hit state. In this embodiment, there are low probability data (usually without power support), high probability data 1 (with probability change and power support), and high probability data 2 (with latency probability change and without power support) as the probability fluctuation determination data. After that, a decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4011).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of A4001 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 saves the stop symbol number at the time of disconnection in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (A4009), the disconnection stop symbol pattern Is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (A4010), and an ornament special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4011). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special view variable display game is set.

  Thereafter, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4012), and a rendering command setting process is executed (A4013). The decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, save the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (A4014), clear 0 of the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (A4015), and stop the special figure 1 symbol End the setting process.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A 3503) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first determines whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (A4101). If it is a big hit (the result of A4101 is "Y"), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 pending) ) From the jackpot symbol random number is loaded (A4102). Next, special figure 2 big hit design table is set (A4103). Subsequently, the stop symbol number corresponding to the big hit symbol random number loaded is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (A4104). This process selects the type of special result (the type of big hit).

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 sets a special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table (A4105), acquires a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves it in the stop symbol pattern area (A4106). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special view display (here, the special view 2 display 52) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4107). In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of rounds is 16R or 6R.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number,
The data is saved in the probability variation determination data area (A4108). The probability fluctuation determination data may include information on the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the big hit state, and the general public support state (time saving state) after the end of the big hit state. For example, as the probability fluctuation determination data, there are low probability data (usually without power support), high probability data 1 (with probability change and power support), and high probability data 2 (with latency probability change and without power support). Thereafter, a decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4111).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of A 4101 is “N”), the gaming control apparatus 100 saves the stop symbol number at the time of disconnection in special figure 2 stop symbol number area (A 4109) and the disconnection stop symbol pattern Is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (A4110), and an ornament special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4111). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special view variable display game is set.

  Thereafter, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4112), and an effect command setting process is executed (A4113). The decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, save the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (A4114), clear 0 of the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (A4115), and stop the special figure 2 symbol End the setting process.

[Special map information setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure information setting process (A3404, A3504) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special drawing information setting process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets a variation group selection pointer table (A4201), and acquires a variation group selection pointer corresponding to the probability state and the stop symbol pattern number (number indicating the stop symbol pattern) (A4202). For example, the probability states include probability state 1 (normally, no power support), probability state 2 (probable change, presence of power support), and probability state 3 (latent probability change, no power support). The probability state here includes presence / absence of power support (general power support state / non-general power support state) in addition to probability variation / normal (high probability state / low probability state). Moreover, in this embodiment, the stop symbol pattern number is the number 0 (displaced symbol), the number 1 (4R normal big hit symbol, symbol 1), the number 2 (6R normal big hit symbol, symbol 2), the number 3 (8R normal) There are a big hit symbol, a symbol 3), a number 4 (16R normal big hit symbol, a symbol 4) and the like.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the stop symbol pattern is an out symbol (A4203). If the stop symbol pattern is a detached symbol (the result of A4203 is "Y"), the special figure 1 variation display game of the value corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve number in the case of the variation start of the special figure 1 variation display game In the case of the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation group selection pointer is updated to a value corresponding to the special drawing 2 reservation number (A4204), and the process shifts to processing of step A4205.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol pattern is not the disappointing symbol (the result of A4203 is "N"), that is, if it is the big hit symbol, the game control apparatus 100 proceeds to the processing of step A4205 without performing the processing of step A4204. That is, in the case of the jackpot symbol, the variation group selection pointer is set at step A4202 without being influenced by the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number.

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves the change group selection pointer in the change group selection pointer area (A4205), and ends the special view information setting process.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern setting process (A3406, A3506) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variation pattern setting processing.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets a variation group selection address table (A4301), acquires the address of the variation group table corresponding to the variation group selection pointer, and prepares (A4302). Furthermore, load the variation pattern random number 1 from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for holding number 1) of the target (special figure 1 or special figure 2), prepare (A4303), and execute 2-byte distribution processing (A4304) ).

  The 2-byte distribution process is a process for selecting a variation pattern selection table of the special figure variation display game from the variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

  In the 2-byte distribution process, the game control apparatus 100 acquires the distribution value from the selection table (the variation group table prepared in A4302), and subtracts the distribution value from the value of the variation pattern random number 1 so that The value of the variation pattern random number 1 is updated, and it is determined whether the variation pattern random number 1 is smaller than “0”. If the updated variation pattern random number 1 is smaller than “0”, the game control device 100 updates the address of the data corresponding to the distributed result, and ends the 2-byte distribution process. If the updated fluctuation pattern random number 1 is not smaller than “0”, the next distribution value address is updated and the distribution value is selected from the selection table until the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 becomes less than “0”. The process of acquiring again and subtracting the value of fluctuation pattern random number 1 is repeated. Thereby, any one variation selection table is selected.

  Then, the game control device 100 acquires and prepares the address of the variation pattern selection table obtained by the 2-byte distribution process (A4304) (A4305).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 loads and prepares a random number from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for holding number 1) of the target (special figure 1 or special figure 2) (A4306). Then, distribution processing is executed (A4307).

  The distribution process is a process for selecting a variation pattern (variation pattern number) of the special figure variation display game from the variation pattern selection table based on the variation pattern random number 2.

  In the distribution process, when the first data of the selection table of the object (the variation pattern selection table prepared in step A4305) is not a code without distribution, the game control apparatus 100 is first defined in the selection table of the object. The new distribution pattern random number 2 is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired from the value (random number value) of the fluctuation pattern random number 2 prepared in step A4306, and the calculated new fluctuation It is determined whether the pattern random number 2 is smaller than "0". Then, if it is determined that the updated variation pattern random number 2 is smaller than “0”, the address of data corresponding to the distributed result is updated, and the distribution process is ended. If the updated fluctuation pattern random number 2 is not smaller than "0", the address of the next distribution value is updated until the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 2 becomes less than "0". , The distribution value is acquired again from the selection table, and the process of subtracting the value of the variation pattern random number 2 is repeated. Thereby, any one variation pattern (variation pattern number) is selected.

  Then, the game control device 100 acquires the variation pattern number obtained by the distribution process (A4307), and saves it in the variation pattern number area (A4308). As described above, the game control apparatus 100 functions as a variation pattern setting unit that sets a variation pattern, which is an execution mode of a game, from among a plurality.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting process (A3407, A3507) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the change start information setting process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first clears the random number storage area of the target variation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 (A4601). Next, a fluctuation time value table is set (A4602), fluctuation time values corresponding to fluctuation pattern numbers are acquired (A4603), and saved in the special figure game processing timer area. Thereafter, the variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared as a rendering command (A4604), and rendering command setting processing is performed (A4605).

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 updates the number of special drawing reservations corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag by -1 (A4606), and sets the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (A4607). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (A4608), and the free space after the shift is cleared (A4609).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 shifts the fluctuation order flag storage area (A4610), clears the free space after the shift (A4611), and ends the fluctuation start information setting process.

  Information on the start of the special view variable display game is set by the above process. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a determination means for determining various random number values stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Further, the game control apparatus 100 forms a variation pattern determination unit capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Then, the information on the start of the special view 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 on the start of the special view variation display game. The detailed effect contents in the special figure variation display game are set. As information related to the start of these special view variation display games, an ornament special drawing reservation number command including information on the number of starting memories (number of reservations), an ornament special view command including information on stop symbols, variation of the special view variation display game A variation command including information on a pattern is mentioned, and the command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special drawing command earlier than the change command, the process in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Process during special figure change]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (A2609) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the special figure changing process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first uses a symbol stop command (special figure 1 symbol stop command or special figure 2 symbol stop command) corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (special figure 1 variation flag or special figure 2 variation flag) as a rendering command. Prepare (A4701).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets a display time (waiting time) corresponding to the game condition (predetermined condition) (A4702). For example, as described later with reference to FIG. 56, the display time (waiting time) is set long under the game condition where the special view 2 variable display game is executed after the special view 1 variable display game. The display time (waiting time) may be set short in the game conditions such that the display game or the special view 2 variable display game is continuously executed. In addition, according to the stop symbol pattern number which shows the stop symbol pattern as game conditions, display time may be set.

  Then, the game control device 100 executes the effect command setting process (A4703), and the symbol stop command prepared in the process of A4701 includes setting information of the display time corresponding to the game conditions set in the process of A4702 and effects It transmits to the control device 300. The transmission of the setting information of the display time may be performed by independently preparing a display time command corresponding to the display time and executing the rendering command setting process on the display time command. The display time command in this case is a kind of symbol stop command (B1719 in FIG. 50 described later). The effect control device 300 that has received the symbol stop information and the display time setting information stops the corresponding decoration special figure variation display game (the decoration special figure 1 variation display game or the decoration special figure 2 variation display game). Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 saves the set display time in the special figure game processing timer area (A4704).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets a process number "2" related to the special figure display process (A4705), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A4706).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the special figure 1 in the test signal output data area (A4707), and further saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the test signal output data area (A4707) A4708).

  Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets a control timer initial value (for example, 256 msec) to a symbol determination frequency signal control timer area used when outputting a symbol determination frequency signal relating to the execution frequency of the special view variation display game to the external information terminal. Save (A4709).

  Thereafter, the game control apparatus 100 controls the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop at the special view 1 display 51 as information for controlling the special view 1 change display game in the special view 1 display 51. Save (A4710). Furthermore, as information for controlling the special view 2 change display game in the special view 2 display 52, the stop flag relating to the change stop in the special view 2 display 52 is saved in the special view 2 change control flag area (A4711) , Special processing during process transition setting processing ends.

[Process while displaying special map]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (A2610) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the procedure of processing during special view display.

  The gaming control apparatus 100 first sets the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 change start process, and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 change start process. And are loaded (A4801), and the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area are cleared (A 4802).

  Then, the game control device 100 determines whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (A4803), and if it is a big hit (the result of A4803 is “Y”), the big hit of the second special view fluctuation display game Test signal related to the start of (special figure 2 big hit) (for example, signal ON during condition device operation, signal ON during continuous operation device operation, signal ON for special symbol 2) in test signal output data area of RWM Save (A4810) and set the round number upper limit table (A4811).

  On the other hand, if the result of the check of the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (result of A4803 is "N"), the gaming control apparatus 100 determines whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit or not (A 4804), If there is a case (result of A4804 is "Y"), the test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is on, the feature continuous operation device operating) regarding the start of the big hit of the first special view fluctuation display game The signal is turned on and the special symbol 1 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (A4805), and processing for setting the round number upper limit table is executed (A4811).

  When the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of A4804 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 sets "0" related to the special processing routine processing as the processing number (A4806), and performs processing in the special processing game processing number area The number is saved (A4807), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (A4808). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A4809), and the special view display processing is ended.

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 acquires the round number upper limit value (16 or 6 in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information, and saves it in the RWM round number upper limit value area (A4812). Subsequently, the 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 (A4813).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 loads the decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepares it as an effect command (A4814), and executes an effect command setting process (A4815) ). After that, a probability information command relating to information in which the probability of becoming a hit result in the common drawing fluctuation display game and the special drawing fluctuation display game is made the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared as a rendering command (A4816), The setting process is executed (A4817). Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the round number upper limit is prepared as an effect command (A4818), and effect command setting processing is executed (A4819).

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 saves the big hit fanfare time (for example, 10000 msec) in the special figure game processing timer area (A4820). Then, the special winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (A 4821), and the fraud monitoring out-of-period flag is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A 4822). Thereafter, the fanfare / interval process shift setting process 1 is executed (A 4823), and the special figure display process is ended. That is, the special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special fluctuation winning device 39 into the open state based on the result being a special result in any of the first special view fluctuation display game and the second special view fluctuation display game. It is a special game state generating means that generates a state.

[Fanfare / Intermediate process transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 1 (A 4823) in the special processing display processing will be described. FIG. 37 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the process transfer setting process 1 during fanfare / interval.

  The game control apparatus 100 first sets "3" which is a processing number relating to fanfare / interval processing (A5501), and saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (A5502).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 outputs a signal relating to the start of a big hit (special game state) (for example, 1 big hit signal, 2 big hit signals, 3 big hit signals, 4 big hit signals) external information output Save to data area (A5503), signal about termination of high probability state and short time state (for example, turn off special symbol 1 high probability state signal, turn off special symbol 2 high probability state signal, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5504). In addition, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal and the normal electric combination 1 open extension state signal are always off. After that, the number of rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state is cleared (A5505), and the display state LED (for example, the second gaming state display unit 58) in time saving is turned off. A number without time saving is saved in the area (A5506), and a common drawing low probability flag is saved in the common drawing game mode flag area in the RWM (A5507).

  Then, the game control apparatus 100 clears the variable symbol determination flag area (A5508), and turns off the game state display LED (third game state display unit) 59 provided on the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state. The high probability notification flag area is cleared (A5509), and the special figure low probability & time saving none flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area in the RWM (A5510). Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area in the RWM that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power recovery (A5511). Thus, the high probability state and the short time state (general power support state) are ended.

  After that, save a signal (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is on) relating to a right-handed command in the test signal output data area (A5512) and turn on the display LED (for example, first gaming state display unit 57) during right-handed In order to cause the game state display number 2 area to save the number in the right-handed state (A5513), the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1 is ended.

[Processing command setting process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a procedure of effect command setting processing for setting an effect command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect command setting process is a process common to the effect command setting process (A2417, A2706, A2721, A2908, etc.) executed during the timer interrupt process.

  The game control apparatus 100 first reads the status of the effect serial transmission buffer (A7001). Furthermore, it is determined whether the transmission buffer is full (A7002).

  When the transmission buffer is not full (the result of A7002 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 writes command data (MODE (upper byte)) to the serial transmission buffer (A7003).

  If the transmission buffer is full (the result of A7002 is “Y”), the game control device 100 returns to the process of step A7001.

  Furthermore, the game control apparatus 100 reads the status of the effect serial transmission buffer (A7004), and determines whether the transmission buffer is full (A7005). If the transmission buffer is full (the result of A7005 is "Y"), the process returns to the process of step A7004.

  In addition, when the transmission buffer is not full (the result of A7005 is “N”), the game control apparatus 100 writes the command data (ACTION (lower byte)) to the serial transmission buffer (A7006), and then sets the rendering command. End the process.

  As described above, by transmitting the effect command to the effect control device 300 by serial communication, the burden on the game control device 100 can be reduced, and analysis of the effect command can be made difficult. In addition, the timing of command transmission can be advanced, and the number of data lines can be reduced. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300 as well, it is not necessary to capture a command in the strobe, and the burden can be reduced.

[Symbol variation control processing]
FIG. 39 shows the symbol variation control process (A2616, A2618) in the special view game process described above. The symbol variation control process is a process of controlling the variation of the special symbol (the first special figure, the second special figure, etc.) and setting the display data of the special symbol. The same symbol variation control process is also used for the control of the variation of the normal symbol (general drawing) and the processing of setting the display data of the normal symbol.

  The game control apparatus 100 first checks whether or not the fluctuation control flag pertaining to the symbol to be controlled (for example, any of the first special drawing, the second special drawing, and the common drawing) is fluctuating (A7501). In the case of this embodiment, the lower address of the fluctuation control flag area, the initial value of the blinking control timer, the fluctuation symbol number upper limit judgment value, the display table 2 (in the fluctuation control table prepared in step A2615, step A2617, step A7614 The address for stop) and the address for display table 1 (for variation) are defined.

  The game control apparatus 100 acquires a symbol display table (for variation) corresponding to the symbol to be controlled (A 7503) when the variation flag according to the symbol to be controlled is fluctuating (the result of A7502 is "Y"). ). In the case of this embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for variation) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A2615, step A2617, and step A7614.

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 updates the blink control timer to be controlled by -1 (A 7504), determines whether the blink control timer after the update is 0 (A 7505), and the blink control timer after the update When it is not 0 (the result of A7505 is "N"), the display data which corresponds to the value of the fluctuation design number territory of control object is acquired (A7508). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A 7511), and the symbol variation control process is ended.

  If the blinking control timer after updating is 0 (the result of A7505 is "Y"), the blinking control timer initial value corresponding to the target blinking timer area is saved (A7506), and the fluctuation symbol number of the control object Is updated by +1 in the corresponding range (A7507), and display data corresponding to the value of the variation symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (A7508). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A 7511), and the symbol variation control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation flag concerning the symbol to be controlled is not changing (result of A7502 is "N"), the game control device 100 acquires the symbol display table (for stop) corresponding to the symbol to be controlled. (A 7509). In the case of this embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for stopping) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A2615, step A2617, and step A7614. Next, display data corresponding to the value of the stop symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (A7510), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A7511), and the symbol variation control process is ended.

  As the blinking control timer initial value saved in step A7506, the value defined in the variation control table prepared according to the game to be processed is saved. Here, a value corresponding to 100 msec is defined as the blinking control timer initial value. The blinking control timer initial value is an interval at which the lighting pattern is updated in the collective display device 50 during the fluctuation time.

  Further, the corresponding range in step A7507 is defined by the fluctuation symbol number upper limit judgment value defined in the fluctuation control table prepared according to the game to be processed. When the variation symbol number reaches the upper limit value by updating the variation symbol number by +1 in step A7507, the variation symbol number is set to 0, and the variation symbol number is 0 to 0 (variation symbol number upper limit judgment value -1 It is updated sequentially in the range of). In steps A7508 and A7511, display data (lighting pattern) corresponding to the variation symbol number is set to be acquired and displayed, and the lighting pattern is updated (changed) the number of times equal to the variation symbol number upper limit judgment value. Will be repeatedly displayed.

  By defining the blinking control timer initial value and the fluctuation symbol number upper limit value in the fluctuation control table prepared according to the game to be processed as described above, the interval and the display for updating the lighting pattern in the collective display device 50 are round The number of updates to be made can be set for each game.

[Segment LED editing process]
Next, details of the segment LED editing process (A1311) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the segment LED editing process. In the segment LED editing process, the special view 1 reserve display 54, the special view 2 reserve display 55, the general drawing reserve display 56, the first gaming state display unit 57, and the second gaming state display provided in the collective display device 50. The setting related to the driving of the segment LED constituting the unit 58, the third gaming state display unit 59, and the round display unit 60 is performed.

  The game control apparatus 100 first updates the blink control timer by +1 (A9201), and determines whether it is an output on timing (A9202). When the specific bit of the blink control timer is 1, it is determined that the output on timing is reached. In the present embodiment, since the specific bit is bit 5, it is possible to create a blink cycle of 128 ms.

  If the game control device 100 has output on timing (the result of A9202 is "Y"), it sets general drawing reservation number display table 1 (A9203), and if it is not output on timing (the result of A9202 is "N") The common drawing reservation number display table 2 is set (A9204), display data corresponding to the common drawing reservation number is acquired, and saved in the segment area of the common drawing reservation display 56 (A9205). If the number of reservations is 0 to 2, the display data will be the same in both tables of the number of general-purpose drawings suspension display table 1 and 2, so the general-image suspension display 56 does not blink, but if the number of reservations is 3 to 4, Since the display data of the figure holding number display table 1 and the display data of the common drawing holding number display table 2 are different, the common drawing hold display 56 blinks.

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the output on timing is reached (A9206). If the output on timing is set (result of A9206 is "Y"), the special figure 1 pending number display table 1 is set (A9207), and if the output on timing is not set (result of A9206 is "N"), the special figure 1 pending The number display table 2 is set (A9208), display data corresponding to the special drawing 1 reservation number is acquired, and saved in the segment area of the special drawing 1 reservation display 54 (A9209).

  Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the output on timing is reached (A9210). If the output on timing is set (result of A9210 is "Y"), the special figure 2 reservation number display table 1 is set (A9211), and if the output on timing is not set (result of A9210 is "N") The number display table 2 is set (A9212), display data corresponding to the special drawing 2 reservation number is acquired, and saved in the segment area of the special drawing 2 reservation display 55 (A9213).

  After that, the game control apparatus 100 sets a round display LED display table in which the display mode in the round display unit 60 is defined (A9214), acquires display data corresponding to the round display LED output pointer, and displays the round display unit 60. Save to the segment area of (A9215).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 sets the game state display table 1 in which the display mode of the second game state display unit 58 or the like is defined (A9216). Further, display data corresponding to the gaming state display number is acquired and saved in the segment area of each gaming state display unit (A9217).

  Next, the gaming control apparatus 100 sets the gaming state display table 2 in which the display mode in the first gaming state display section 57 is defined (A9218). Further, display data corresponding to the game state display number 2 is acquired and saved in the segment area of the first game state display unit 57 (A9219).

  Subsequently, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the high probability notification flag should be turned on (A9220), and when the high probability notification flag is not to be turned on (result of A9220 is "N"), that is, the low probability state In the case, the off data of the high probability notification LED (third gaming state display unit 59) is saved in the segment area (A9221). Thereafter, the segment LED editing process is ended. If the high probability notification flag should be turned on (the result of A9220 is “Y”), that is, if the high probability state, the state (A1023) in which the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area is maintained as it is , End the segment LED editing process.

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (A1314) in the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart of the external information editing process. FIG. 41A shows the first half of the external information editing process, and FIG. 41B shows the second half of the external information editing process. In the external information editing process, the start opening error monitoring process (A2009), the payout command transmission process (A1305), the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (A1308), the magnet fraud monitoring process (A1312), the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (A1313) On the basis of the monitoring result in the above, information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or an internal control device for a game arcade or a test shot test device is created and set in an output buffer.

  The game control device 100 first determines whether a switch abnormality error is occurring (A9501). If a switch abnormal error is occurring (the result of A9501 is "N"), the off data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A9502). If a switch abnormal error is occurring (the result of A9501 is "Y"), the on data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A9503).

  Next, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether a glass frame opening error is occurring (A9504). If a glass frame opening error is not occurring (the result of A9504 is “N”), it is determined whether a body frame opening error (front frame opening error) is occurring (A9505). If the main frame opening error is not occurring (result of A9505 is "N"), the off data of door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (A9506), the off data of security signal is external information output data Save to area (A9507).

  If a glass frame opening error is occurring (the result of A9504 is “Y”), or if a main body frame opening error is occurring (the result of A9505 is “Y”), the game control device 100 is a door or a door. The on data of the frame open signal is saved in the external information output data area (A 9508), and the on data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A 9509).

  After steps A9507 and A9509, the game control apparatus 100 updates the security signal control timer by 1 if the timer is not 0 (A9510), and determines whether the security signal control timer is 0 (whether the time is up or not). It is determined (A9511). As the initial value of the security signal control timer, a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) is set when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by the operation of the initialization switch or the like (A1029 of the main processing). Then, the security signal control timer is clocked from the time of RAM initialization.

  If the security signal control timer is not 0 (the result of A9511 is "N"), the game control device 100 saves the on data of the security signal in the external information output data area (A9512), and shifts to the processing of step A9513. That is, the fact that the data stored in the RAM has been initialized is output as external information.

  When the security signal control timer is 0 (the result of A9511 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not magnet fraud is occurring (A9513). When the magnet fraud flag is saved in the magnet fraud flag region, it can be determined that the magnet fraud is occurring. If magnet fraud is not occurring (the result of A9513 is “N”), it is further determined whether board radio fraud is occurring (A9514). When the board radio wave fraud occurrence flag is saved in the board radio wave fraud flag area, it can be determined that the board radio wave fraud is occurring.

  When the board radio wave irregularity is not occurring (the result of A9514 is “N”), the game control device 100 further determines whether or not the special winning opening irregularity is occurring (A9515). It should be noted that if the incorrect winning occurrence flag for the special winning opening is saved in the incorrect flag area, it can be determined that a special winning opening injustice is occurring. If the big winning opening fraud is not occurring (the result of A9515 is “N”), it is further determined whether the common electric fraud is occurring (A9516). If the general electric power generation fraud is not occurring (the result of A9516 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the starting opening error is occurring (A9517). When the error occurrence flag is saved in the start opening error flag area, it can be determined that the start opening error is occurring. If the starting opening error is not occurring (the result of A9517 is “N”), it is further determined whether or not frame radio wave fraud is occurring (A9518).

  On the other hand, the game control apparatus 100, when the magnet fraud is occurring (the result of A9513 is "Y"), when the board radio wave fraud is occurring (the result of A9514 is "Y"), the special winning opening fraud is If it is being generated (the result of A9515 is "Y"), if it is in the case of a common power fraud occurrence (the result of A9516 is "Y") or if the start opening error is being generated (the result of A9517 is "Y And save the on data of the gaming machine error status signal in the test signal output data area (A9519). Thereafter, the on data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (A9520), and main prize ball signal editing processing is executed to set information on the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out (A9521).

  The game control apparatus 100 also executes the main prize ball signal editing process (A 9521) even when the frame radio wave irregularity is not occurring (the result of A9518 is "N"). Details of the main prize ball signal editing process will be described later. Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes start opening signal editing processing for editing a winning combination signal of the start opening (A9522). Details of the starting opening signal editing process will be described later.

  Next, the game control device 100 updates the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game, if it is not 0, it updates -1 (A9523). The minimum value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is set to zero.

  Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the symbol determination number control timer is 0 (A9524). If the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is 0 (the result of A9524 is "Y"), that is, if the time is up or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination frequency signal is output to the external information output data Save to the area (A9525), and complete the external information editing process.

  Further, when the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is not 0 (the result of A9524 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up, the game control device 100 sets the on data of the symbol determination frequency signal to the external information. The file is saved in the output data area (A9526), and the external information editing process is ended.

[Main prize ball signal editing process]
Next, the details of the main prize ball signal editing process (A 9521) in the external information editing process will be described. FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the main prize ball signal editing process. The main prize ball signal editing process outputs, to an external device, a main prize ball signal generated each time the number of prize balls (the expected number of payouts) generated by the winning on the winning opening becomes a predetermined number (here 10). It is a process.

  If the main prize ball signal output control timer is not 0, the gaming control apparatus 100 first updates −1 (A9601). The minimum value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is set to zero. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the main winning ball signal output control timer is 0 (A9602).

  When the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is 0 (the result of A9602 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 further determines whether the number of times of main prize ball signal output is 0 or not. (A9603).

  Then, when the main prize ball signal output number is not 0 (the result of A9603 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 updates the main prize ball signal output number by -1 (A9604), and the main prize ball signal output The main prize ball signal output control timer initial value (for example, 128 msec) is saved in the control timer area (A9605).

  Thereafter, the game control device 100 saves on data for turning on the main winning ball signal in the external information output data area of the RWM (A 9607), and ends the main winning ball signal editing process. Also, if the main prize ball signal output count is 0 (the result of A9603 is “Y”), the off data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of RWM. The main prize ball signal editing process is ended (A9608).

  On the other hand, if the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is not 0 (the result of A9602 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output on period or not. Is determined (A9606). Here, that the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output ON period means that the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 64 msec).

  When the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output on interval (the result of A9606 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 outputs on data for turning on the main prize ball signal to the external information of RWM. Save to the data area (A 9607). Also, when the main prize ball signal output control timer is not in the output on period (result of A9606 is "N"), the off data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is RWM external information output data After saving in the area (A 9608), the main prize ball signal editing process is ended.

[Starting mouth signal editing process]
Next, the details of the starting opening signal editing process (A9522) in the external information editing process will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the starting opening signal editing process. The start opening signal editing process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, and the start opening 3 switch 42a are input.

  The game control apparatus 100 first updates −1 if the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0 (A9701). The minimum value of the starting opening signal output control timer is set to zero. Then, the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is 0 (A9702).

  If the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is 0 (the result of A9702 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the number of times of starting opening signal output is 0 (A9703). Then, when the number of start opening signal outputs is not 0 (the result of A9703 is "N"), the number of start opening signal outputs is updated by -1 (A9704), and the start opening signal output control in the start opening signal output control timer area The timer initial value (for example, 128 msec) is saved (A 9705).

  After that, the game control device 100 saves on data for turning on the starting opening signal in the external information output data area of the RWM (A9707), and ends the starting opening signal editing process.

  In addition, when the number of start opening signal outputs is 0 (the result of A9703 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 outputs the external data of the RWM to the off data for turning off the start opening signal for the external device. The data is saved in the data area (A9708), and the start opening signal editing process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0 (the result of A9702 is "N"), the game control apparatus 100 determines whether the starting opening signal output control timer is in the output on period or not. (A9706). In addition, that a starting opening signal output control timer is in an output ON area is that the value of a starting opening signal output control timer is more than predetermined time (for example, 64 ms).

  When the starting opening signal output control timer is in the output on interval (the result of A9706 is "Y"), the game control apparatus 100 turns on the starting opening signal ON data to the external information output data area of RWM. (A9707), and the start opening signal editing process is ended.

  In addition, when the starting opening signal output control timer is not in the output on section (result of A9706 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets off data for turning off the starting opening signal for the external device to RWM. The external information output data area is saved (A 9708), and the starting opening signal editing process is ended.

[Main processing (effect control device)]
First, the details of the main process performed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of main processing (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. The main processing is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (effect microcomputer) when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. The processes in the effect control device 300 are processes common to all the embodiments and modifications except for the round effect setting process, the ending effect setting process, and the effect content determination process, so the process executed in any embodiment I do not describe it.

  In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 300, the sign (number) of the step is represented as "B ****".

  When the execution of the main process is started, the effect control device 300 first prohibits an interrupt (B0001). Next, initialization of the CPU 311 and VDP 312 is executed (B0002, B0003), and an interrupt is permitted (B0004). When the interruption is permitted, it becomes possible to execute the command reception interruption process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 100.

  Next, the effect control device 300 permits generation of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 or the like (B0005), and sets a random number seed used for random number generation (B0006). Then, the initial value at power on is saved in the area to be initialized (B 0007).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 300 clears the WDT (watch dock timer) (B0008). The WDT is activated by the above-described CPU initialization (B0002), and monitors whether the CPU 311 is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared even after a predetermined period, the WDT times up and the CPU 311 is reset.

  Next, the effect control device 300 detects an operation signal of the effect button 25 by the player (signal of the effect button switch 25a or the touch panel 25b), or changes the effect content (setting) according to the detected signal. The effect button input process is executed (B0009). In the effect button input process, an effect button operation effect process to be described later is executed. Subsequently, a hall / player setting mode process for accepting an operation such as a change in the brightness or volume of the LED or liquid crystal by the player is executed (B0010). In the hall / player setting mode process, the player can customize the effect according to the effect points described later.

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect point control process of executing addition and clearing of effect points (B0011). In the effect point control process, an effect or an operation to be added to effect points is executed to execute effect point addition processing, and, at the end of the game, etc., so that effect points can be carried over to the next game, For example, information including information of effect points and the like is displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark).

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes random number update processing for updating random numbers such as effect random numbers (B0012), analyzes the received command received from the game control device 100, and executes the corresponding received command check processing (B 0013). The details of the reception command check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes effect display editing processing for updating various data in accordance with the content to be displayed on the display device 41 or the like, or setting a drawing to be displayed on the display device 41 in the display frame buffer. (B 0014). The drawing data set at this time can update the image of the display device 41 without any problem as long as the VDP 312 can complete drawing within the frame period 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 msec). Then, preparation for drawing on the display frame buffer is completed, and setting for ending drawing command preparation is executed (B0015).

  Subsequently, the effect control device 300 determines whether it is the frame switching timing (B0015). When it is not the frame switching timing (the result of B0016 is "N"), the processing of B0016 is repeated until the frame switching timing comes, and when it is the frame switching timing (the result of B0016 is "Y") The screen drawing is instructed (B 0017). Since the frame period in the present embodiment is 1/30 second, frame switching is performed when, for example, periodic V blank (image update) every 1/60 second (1/2 of the frame period) is executed twice. . The interval may be further increased without updating the image in 1/60 seconds.

  Further, the effect control device 300 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B 0018).

  Further, the effect control device 300 executes decoration control processing for controlling the decoration device (the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18) formed of an LED or the like (B0019). In the decoration control process, for example, light emission control of a decoration device such as an LED is performed. In the decoration control process, for example, the lighting data of the LED is output based on the effect number corresponding to the current effect among the effect numbers respectively given to the plurality of effect patterns in the case of the variable display game prepared in advance. Give an instruction to write to the setting register.

  Then, after the decoration control process (B0019) is executed, the effect control apparatus 300 executes the movable body control process for controlling the effect apparatus (panel effect apparatus 44) such as a motorized product driven by the motor and the solenoid (B0020) ). In the movable body control process, operation control of the movable part (movable body) is executed, and a combination operation effect is executed by drive setting of a solenoid or the like.

  Then, when the process of B0020 described above is finished, the effect control device 300 returns to the process of B0008. Thereafter, the processing from B0008 to B0020 is repeated.

[Receive command check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the details of the received command check process (B0013) in the main process described above will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reception command check process performed by the effect control device 300.

  In order to check the number of commands received from the game control device 100, the effect control device 300 first loads the value of the command reception counter in the command reception counter area of the RAM as the number of command receptions (B1101). Then, it is determined whether the number of received commands is not 0 (B1102). If the command reception number is 0, that is, if there is no command received from the game control apparatus 100 (the result of B 1102 is “N”), there is no command to analyze, and the reception command check process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the number of received commands is not 0, that is, when the command is received from the game control device 100 (result of B1102 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 receives the command reception counter of the command reception counter area. After subtracting the value by the number of received commands (B1103), the contents of the received command buffer of the RAM are copied to the command area for analysis (B1104). Here, since the receive command buffer is a ring buffer, there is no problem in subtracting the number of received commands before copying the contents in the buffer to the command area. Also, data is not overwritten even if a new command is received during copying.

  Then, the effect control device 300 updates the command readout index by +1 (adds 1) in the range of 0 to 31 (B1105). The receive command buffer is configured to be able to store up to 32 received commands. The received command is stored in the received command buffer in the order of the command read index 0 to 31. Here, the received command is read in the index order and copied to the command area for analysis. Note that at the timing when the copying to the analysis command area is completed, the storage area of the reception command buffer corresponding to the read command reading index is cleared.

  The effect control device 300 determines whether the copy of the command reception number loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1106), and if the copy is not completed (the result of B1106 is “N “), Repeat the processing of steps B1104 to B1106.

  When the effect control device 300 receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100, the content of the received command is stored in the reception command buffer and the command reception counter value in the command reception counter area is added and updated. Although 32 commands can be stored in the reception command buffer, analysis of the received command is separately performed in the command area for analysis. When the contents of the received command are copied to the analysis command area, the received command buffer and the command reception counter value are cleared. As described above, by always securing a free area in the reception command buffer without performing analysis directly, it is possible to prepare for mass reception of commands.

Subsequently, when the copy is completed (the result of B1106 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 loads the received command contents of the analysis command area (B1107) and analyzes the contents. The process is executed (B1108). The details of the received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, the address of the command area for analysis is updated (B1109). Thereafter, it is determined whether the analysis of the command for the number of received command loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1110), and if the analysis is not completed (the result of B1110 is "N"), step The processes of B1107 to B1110 are repeated. If the analysis is completed (the result of B 1110 is “Y”), the reception command check process is ended.

[Receive command analysis process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the received command check process described above will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a procedure of received command analysis processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 first separates the upper byte of the received command as the MODE portion and the lower byte as the ACTION portion (ACT portion) (B1201). The command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is composed of a MODE part (MODE command) and an ACTION part (ACTION command), and is usually transmitted continuously from the MODE part indicating the type of command. Ru. Therefore, the upper and lower parts of the received command are configured in the order of the MODE part and the ACTION part.

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section is in the normal range (B1202). That is, it is determined whether it is a possible value (a value assigned as a command specification indicating the type) which can be taken by the MODE section indicating the type of command. Then, if the MODE part is in the normal range (the result of B 1202 is “Y”), it is similarly determined whether the ACTION part is in the normal range (B 1203). That is, it is determined whether it is a value (value assigned as a command specification indicating the content) that can be taken by the ACTION unit indicating the content of the command (specific rendering instruction or the like). Then, if the ACTION part is in the normal range (the result of B 1203 is “Y”), it is further determined whether the ACTION part for the MODE part is a correct combination (B 1204). That is, it is determined whether the value of the ACTION part is a possible value of the command of the type specified by the MODE part. Then, if the combination is correct (the result of B 1204 is “Y”), command processing according to the command system is executed in the processing after B 1205.

  The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the value of the MODE section is within the range of the fluctuation system command (B1205). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of the decoration special symbol, and there is a variation command. Then, if the MODE portion indicates a variable system command (the result of B1205 is “Y”), the variable system command process is executed (B1206), and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a change system command (the result of B1205 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is in the range of a big hit system command (B1207). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) relating to effects during a jackpot, for example, a fanfare command, a round command, an interval command, an ending command representing an ending, and a big winning game For example, a special winning opening count command representing a mouth count.

  Then, if the MODE section indicates a big hit system command (the result of B 1207 is “Y”), the big hit system command process is executed (B 1208), and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a big hit system command (the result of B1207 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is in the range of the symbol system command (B1209). In addition, as a symbol system command, there is a decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. Then, if the MODE section indicates a symbol system command (the result of B1209 is "Y"), symbol system command processing is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a symbol system command (the result of B1209 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of a one-shot system command (B1211). Then, if the MODE portion indicates a single-shot system command (the result of B 1211 is “Y”), single-shot system command processing is executed (B 1212), and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a single-shot command (the result of B 1211 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the symbol system command read ahead (B 1213) . The pre-reading symbol system command includes the pre-reading stop symbol command described above. Then, if the MODE section indicates a pre-reading symbol system command (the result of B 1213 is “Y”), pre-reading symbol system command processing is executed (B 1214), and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent the prefetch symbol system command (the result of B 1213 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the prefetch variation system command (B 1215) ). The prefetch variation system command includes the above-mentioned prefetch variation pattern command. Then, if the MODE portion indicates the prefetch change command (the result of B 1215 is “Y”), the prefetch change command process is executed (B 1216), and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the MODE unit does not represent the prefetch change system command (result of B1215 is “N”), the effect control device 300 can receive an unexpected command (for example, a command used only in the test mode) Because there is a problem, the reception command analysis process is terminated. Also, if the MODE part is not within the normal range (the result of B1202 is “N”), if the ACTION part is not within the normal range (the result of B1203 is “N”), or the ACTION part for the MODE part is not the correct combination ( The result of B 1204 is “N”), and the received command analysis process is ended.

[Variable system command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the details of the variable system command processing (B1206) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the special view type (special view 1 or special view 2) of the received variation command (variation command) is undecided (B1301). If the special view type is unconfirmed (result of B1301 is “Y”), the variation system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not yet determined (the result of B1301 is "N"), the combination of the received variable system command and the symbol system command is checked (B1302), and whether the variable system command and the symbol type are inconsistent Is determined (B1303). Here, "mismatch" means contradiction in rendering, for example, when a symbol system command of a big hit symbol is received even though a variation system command of an off-set has been received. If the variation system command and the symbol type do not match (the result of B1303 is “Y”), the variation system command processing ends.

  If the variation system command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (the result of B1303 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines the variation pattern type from the variation system command (variation command) (B1304), and the effect during variation is A change effect setting process for setting a certain change effect is executed (B1305). Note that multiple effects exist for the same variable system command. Subsequently, the special view variation is set to the gaming state flag indicating the gaming state (P machine state) (B1306), and if the number of pre-reading effects such as the continuous effect is not 0, -1 is updated (B1307).

[Change production setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the details of the fluctuation effect setting process (B1305) in the above-described fluctuation system command process will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variation effect setting process executed by the effect control device 300.

  First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the change pattern type is a no reach change (change that does not reach a reach state) (B1401). If the change pattern type is no reach change (the result of B1401 is "Y"), the model code, the special view type, and the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the effect mode are set (B1402), and the change system command ( The address of the first half advance distribution group table corresponding to the MODE part of the change command and the number of reservations of the special view type is acquired (B1403). In the case of no reach fluctuation, the fluctuation time is shortened as the special drawing 1 holding number and the special drawing 2 holding number increase, so the table address corresponding to the special drawing 1 holding number or the special drawing 2 holding number is acquired .

  If the variation pattern type is not reach change (the result of B 1401 is “N”), that is, if there is reach change, the effect control device 300 corresponds to the model code, the special view type, the effect mode, the first half corresponding to the symbol type A preliminary distribution group address table is set (B1404), and the address of the first half of the preliminary distribution group table corresponding to the MODE portion of the variation system command (variation command) and the variation pattern type is acquired (B1405).

  After the steps B1403 and B1405, the effect control device 300 performs a drawing of a notice for appearing during the first half of the movement (before reaching) (B1406). Then, set the model code, special figure type, effect mode, second half notice distribution group address table corresponding to symbol type (B1407), and the second half notice distribution group table address corresponding to the ACT part of the variation system command Acquired (B1408), and perform a lottery for notice to appear in the second half of the movement (during reach) (B1409). Thereafter, the contents of the fluctuation effect corresponding to the MODE part and the ACT part of the fluctuation system command (variation command) are determined (B1410). In addition, the fluctuation time, the main reach contents, etc. are known from the fluctuation system command.

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect (notice effect) corresponding to the lottery result of the notice (B1411). Thereafter, in accordance with the contents of the fluctuation production such as the reach production and the like, and the contents of the notice production, the stop symbol of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is determined (B1412). Here, the decoration stop pattern is specifically determined, such as determining the scattered eyes in the case of the out-of-pattern.

  Next, the effect control device 300 performs display setting of the fluctuation effect (B1413), and performs display setting of the advance effect (B1414). Subsequently, display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special drawing type is performed, and for example, an animation is set in which the hold display corresponding to the decorative special drawing that fluctuates this time is reduced (B1415). Subsequently, a voice number for determining the effect mode by the speaker and a decoration number for determining the effect operation of the decoration device are set (B1416).

  Next, the effect control device 300 performs display setting of the decoration special figure variation corresponding to the special figure type (B1417), and the fourth special symbol besides the above-mentioned first to third special symbols varying with the display device 41 The display setting of the fourth symbol variation regarding (the fourth symbol) is performed (B1418). The symbols other than the first to third special symbols are collectively called the fourth special symbol (the fourth symbol). In the process of B 1417, the effect control device 300 can set a variation aspect of the decoration special figure variation. For example, the effect control device 300 sets the display setting of the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation which is the fluctuation mode of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, for a predetermined time after the start of fluctuation (predetermined standby time) It can be set so as to be a swing fluctuation (first mode) in which the decoration special symbol (identification information) gently fluctuates until the elapse of. In addition, after the elapse of the predetermined standby time, the effect control device can set the display setting of the decorative special figure 2 fluctuation to be the second mode which is not gentle different from the first mode. Here, for the second mode, for example, a normal fluctuation pattern in which the decorative special symbol is changed one after another is selected. The fourth symbol variation is also displayed by the above-described lamp display device (LED) 80 provided in addition to the display device 41 and the display device 41.

  Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect content determination process of determining the change of the reach content and the switching of the replacement after determining all the notices of the variable display game to be executed next (B1419).

[Design system command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the details of the symbol system command processing (B1210) in the reception command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 sets a special view type corresponding to the MODE portion of the received symbol system command (the special decoration 1 command or the special decoration 2 command) (B1601). The special drawing type is special drawing 1 or special drawing 2. Then, the symbol type corresponding to the combination of the MODE part and the ACTION part (ACT part) of the symbol system command is set and saved in a predetermined area such as RAM (B1602). Here, since the distribution ratio of symbols changes in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, a table is used for each MODE to set the symbol type. For example, the symbol type corresponds to a detached symbol or 4R normal big hit symbol (pattern 1), 6R normal big hit symbol (pattern 2), 8R normal big hit symbol (pattern 3), 16R normal big hit symbol (pattern 4), etc. .

[Single-shot command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the details of the one-shot system command processing (B1212) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a procedure of single-shot command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE section indicates a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine (B1701). Then, if the MODE section indicates a model designation command (the result of B1701 is "Y"), model setting processing for setting the type of gaming machine is executed (B1702), and the one-shot system command processing is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a model designation command (the result of B 1701 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents a RAM initialization command (B 1703) ). Then, when the MODE unit represents a command for initializing the RAM (the result of B1703 is "Y"), the RAM initialization setting process for notifying the RAM initialization is executed (B1704), and the one-shot command process is performed. finish.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a command for initializing the RAM (the result of B1703 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents a command at the time of a power failure recovery. (B1705). Then, if the MODE portion indicates a command at the time of power failure recovery (the result of B1705 is “Y”), the power failure recovery setting processing is executed (B1706), and the one-shot system command processing is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a command at the time of power failure recovery (the result of B1705 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents a customer waiting demo command ( B1707). Then, if the MODE section indicates a customer waiting demo command (the result of B1707 is "Y"), the customer waiting demonstration setting process is executed (B1708), and the one-shot system command process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent the customer waiting demo command (the result of B1707 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents the decoration special view 1 reservation number command (A3208) or not. It is determined (B1709). Then, if the MODE section indicates the decoration special figure 1 reservation number command (the result of B 1709 is “Y”), the special figure 1 holding information setting process is executed (B 1710), and the one-shot system command process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not indicate the decoration special drawing 1 reservation number command (the result of B 1709 is “N”), the effect control device 300 next, the MODE unit displays the decoration special drawing 2 reservation number command (A3203) It is determined whether it represents or not (B1711). Then, if the MODE section indicates the decoration special figure 2 reservation number command (the result of B 1711 is “Y”), the special figure 2 holding information setting process is executed (B 1712), and the one-shot system command process is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent the decoration special drawing 2 reservation number command (the result of B 1711 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents the probability information command or not. (B1713). Then, if the MODE portion indicates a probability information command (the result of B 1713 is “Y”), the probability information setting processing is executed (B 1714), and the one-shot system command processing is ended.

  If the MODE unit does not represent the probability information command (the result of B 1713 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents an error / illegal command ( B1715). Examples of error / illegal commands include a fraud occurrence command (A2108), a fraud release command (A2116), a state off command (A2404), and a state on command (A2407). Then, if the MODE section indicates an error / illegal command (the result of B 1715 is “Y”), an error / illegal setting process for notifying or canceling the notification of an error or a fraud is executed (B 1716), End one-shot command processing.

  If the MODE unit does not represent an error / illegal command (the result of B 1715 is “N”), then the effect control device 300 causes the MODE unit to be a command for effect mode switching (for example, the effect of A5142). It is determined whether or not the mode switching preparation command is displayed (B1717). Then, if the MODE unit indicates a command for effect mode switching (the result of B1717 is “Y”), effect mode switching setting processing is executed (B1718), and the one-shot system command processing ends.

  If the MODE unit does not represent a command for effect mode switching (the result of B1717 is “N”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit represents a symbol stop command. (B1719). The command for symbol stop includes, for example, the symbol stop command of the special view 1 and the symbol stop command of the special view 2. Then, if the MODE section represents a symbol stop command (the result of B1719 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the command of the MODE section is a normal command ( B1720).

  If the command of the MODE section is a normal command (the result of B1720 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 sets the stop mode of the corresponding special view (B1721). In addition, in the effect command setting process of A4703, the game control apparatus 100 transmits the setting information of the display time as the effect command together with the symbol stop command. Therefore, the effect control device 300 can set the display time (standby time) of the decorative special figure variation corresponding to the special figure type as well as the setting of the stop mode of the corresponding special figure by the process of B1721. In addition, the display time (waiting time) of the decoration special figure fluctuation corresponding to the special figure type becomes the same value as the received display time, that is, the display time (waiting time) set by the game control apparatus 100 in the process of A4702. . Also, the time from the reception of the symbol stop command (B1719) to the reception of the variable system command (B1205 in FIG. 46) or the big hit system command (B1207 in FIG. 46) is the display time set in step A4702. Match Therefore, even if the process of setting the display time of the decoration special symbol is not performed independently, the display time of the decoration special symbol is inevitably the same as the display time set in step A4702 on the side of the effect control device.

  Next, the effect control device 300 sets the gaming state flag to the normal state after all symbols have stopped (B1722), and ends the one-shot system command processing. In the process of B1722, as an example, the gaming state flag is set to the normal state, but depending on the timing at which this processing is executed, the gaming state flag is a flag of "under fluctuation", "big hit", and "small hit" Is set.

  On the other hand, if the MODE unit does not represent a command for symbol stop (the result of B1719 is "N"), or if the command of the MODE unit is not normal (the result of B1720 is "N"), the effect control device In step 300, the one-shot command processing ends.

[Ahead reading symbol system command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the details of the pre-read symbol system command processing (B1214) in the reception command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a procedure of prefetch symbol system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 first determines whether the latest hold information is information of special view 1 hold (special view 1 start storage), for example, the latest received decoration special view hold number command is the number of special view 1 hold It is determined whether it is a command (B1801). When the latest hold information is information of special view 1 hold (the result of B 1801 is “Y”), prefetch symbol system command (prefetch stop symbol command) to the special view 1 look ahead symbol command area corresponding to the special view 1 hold count Save (B1802).

  If the latest hold information is not the information of the special view 1 hold (the result of B 1801 is “N”), that is, the decoration special view hold number command received latest is the decoration special view 2 hold number command In the case, the pre-reading symbol system command processing ends.

  After step B 1802, the effect control device 300 sets a prefetch variation system command reception wait flag indicating that the reception of the prefetch variation system command is awaited (B 1803). This is because the pre-reading symbol system command and the pre-reading variation system command are set, so the pre-reading variation system command is transmitted from the game control device 100 following the pre-reading symbol system command. After that, the pre-reading symbol system command processing ends.

[Read-ahead change system command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, details of the prefetch change system command processing (B1216) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described. FIG. 52 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the prefetch change system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

  The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not waiting for the reception of the prefetch change system command (B1901). When the above-described read-ahead change system command reception waiting flag (B1604) is set, it can be determined that the reception of a read-ahead change system command is being awaited. If it is not waiting to receive the prefetch change command (the result of B1901 is “N”), the prefetch change command processing ends. When waiting for the reception of the prefetch change command (the result of B1901 is “Y”), the read change flag for the prefetch change command is cleared (B1902).

  Next, the effect control device 300 (sub board) sets the look-ahead fluctuation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of holdings of the symbol (special figure 1) of the latest hold information (B1903), and corresponds to the MODE portion of the look-ahead fluctuation system command Then, the sub inside read ahead change command MODE portion is acquired (B1904). Next, the pre-reading fluctuation ACT conversion table is set (B1905), and the in-sub pre-reading fluctuation command ACT section corresponding to the ACTION section (ACT section) of the pre-reading fluctuation system command is acquired (B1906).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the converted MODE part and ACT part (that is, the sub-prediction change command MODE part and ACT part) are other than 0 (B1907). If the command is normal (valid), it is converted to other than 0. When the converted MODE part and ACT part are both other than 0 (the result of B1907 is “Y”), the converted command consisting of the converted MODE part and ACT part corresponds to the latest hold information and the number of holds The file is saved in the read ahead change command area (special figure 1 read ahead change command area) (B1908). Then, the pre-read command consistency check process is executed (B1909), and it is determined whether or not the combination of the converted MODE portion and ACT portion is normal (B1910).

  It should be noted that the time of the first half fluctuation corresponding to the MODE section changes according to the number of reservations when holding starts the variable display game. When the suspension starts the variable display game, if there is no other suspension, it becomes the longer first half fluctuation, and if the new suspension occurs and the number of reservations is large, it becomes the shorter first half fluctuation. Therefore, the MODE portion of the received prefetch change system command is converted into the in-sub-prediction change command MODE portion so that the internal command of the effect control device 300 can be handled the same even if the time value of the first half change is transitioned.

  In addition, since the type of reach is not related to the number of reservations, the second-half fluctuation corresponding to the in-sub-prediction fluctuation command ACT portion does not depend on the number of reservations. However, since there is also a kind of reach of the same system, if the effect control device 300 is used as it is without converting the ACT part (value of the second half fluctuation) of the pre-reading fluctuation system command, the number increases and the check becomes difficult . For example, normal reach also includes types such as normal reach-1 stop and normal reach + 1 stop. Therefore, the ACT part indicating the reach of the same system is converted into the same sub inner pre-reading fluctuation command ACT part, thereby reducing the number and reducing the burden of check processing such as pre-read command consistency check processing.

  Next, when at least one of the converted MODE unit and ACT unit (that is, the sub-prediction change command MODE unit and ACT unit) is 0, the effect control device 300 (the result of B1907 is “N”), or If the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is not normal (the result of B 1910 is “N”), it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the converted command, and the prefetch change system command processing is ended.

  If the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is normal (the result of B 1910 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 loads the hold information (information of the latest hold) to be prefetched from the prefetch change command area. (B1911), the pre-reading lottery process regarding pre-reading effect of the latest retention is executed (B1912).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the latest hold previewing notice effect occurs (B1913). If the latest hold previewing advance notice effect occurs (the result of B1913 is "Y"), the hold information corresponding to the existing hold is loaded (B1914), and the change effect based on the hold of the prefetch mode and the change effect based on the existing hold The content is compared (B1915).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the same change content exists in the comparison process of B1915 (B1916). If the same variation content does not exist (the result of B1916 is “N”), the effect control device 300 sets the pre-reading effect content (B1917), and ends this processing.

  If the same variation content exists (the result of B1916 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 saves the prefetch execution flag in a predetermined temporary area (B1918), and the number of pending reservations currently stored Save (B1919).

  Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the generated advance notice effect is an effect to be started immediately (B1920). There are, for example, pending change notices in the effect that starts immediately. If the preview advance notice effect that occurs is an effect that immediately starts (the result of B 1920 is “Y”), the display corresponding to the selected prefetch effect is set (B 1921), and the role control corresponding to the selected prefetch effect Information is set (B1922). Then, the prefetch change command processing ends.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 300 does not generate the latest previewing advance notice effect (the result of B1913 is “N”), or does not produce the immediate advance notice effect that is generated immediately (the result of B1920 is “N”) ), As it is. End the read ahead variation command processing.

〔Screen transition〕
FIG. 53 and FIG. 54 are screen transition diagrams showing the display screen of the display device 41 and the number-of-holds display unit 660 in time series in the first embodiment, and are an example of the screen transition of the entire game.

  (A) of FIG. 53 shows the display screen of the display device 41 and the number-of-holds display portion 660 immediately before the start of the special view 1 variation display game.

  On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610a (left, first special symbol), right area 610b (right, second special symbol), middle area 610c (middle, third special symbol) In the), the out-of-stop symbol of the previous decoration special figure variation display game (the decoration special figure 1 variation display game or the decoration special figure 2 variation display game) is displayed. In addition, in the special figure 1 fluctuation display area 615 displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen, the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed by the fluctuation of the decoration special figure 1 reduced design (the fourth design) The stop symbol "454" is displayed as a reduced symbol (fourth symbol) in FIG. In the special figure 2 fluctuation display area 650 displayed in the upper right corner, the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed by the fluctuation of the decoration special figure 2 reduced design (fourth design), but the decoration special figure 2 reduced design ( The stop symbol "123" is displayed as the fourth symbol).

  A first hold display (first start memory display) 633a indicating the first start storage (special figure 1 hold) is displayed on the hold display unit 630 (starting memory display unit) displayed at the lower center of the display screen. . Up to four first suspension displays 633a can be displayed on the suspension display unit 630, and two first suspension displays 633a are displayed in FIG. In the hold display unit 630, the number of first hold displays 633a is represented by the number of black circles, and a first hold display frame 633b is displayed in an area without the first hold display 633a. The first hold display frame 633b may be hidden.

  In addition, the number "3" indicating the number of special view 2 reservations, which is the number of second start memories, is displayed on the number-of-holds display portion 660 of the upper effect unit 40c located on the upper right of the display screen of the display device 41 There is. As described later, the number-of-holds display unit 660 may be turned off and not displayed at this stage.

  (A) is a display screen at the timing of starting the special view 1 variable display game. The suspension corresponding to the first suspension display 633a at the left end of the suspension display portion 630 is digested, and the special figure 1 variation display game is started, so that the variation “↓” of the decoration special symbol (identification information) is variation display Starting with the area 610, the variation “↓” in the special figure 1 reduced design is started in the special figure 1 variation display area 615. The first hold display 633a remaining in the hold display unit 630 moves to the area on the left by one along with the holding of the hold corresponding to the first hold display 633a at the left end. In addition, when the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit, the stop result (stop symbol) of the special figure 1 variation display area 615 and the variation display area 610 becomes a common aspect (common numeral). In the case of, it may not be a common aspect.

  After that, in (c), the variation of the decoration special symbol (identification information) of the plurality of variation display areas 610 and the variation of the decoration special figure 1 reduced symbol of the special figure 1 variation display area 615 stop and stop symbols It is an off stop symbol. Then, after the predetermined display time (standby time) corresponding to the game conditions has elapsed, the reserve corresponding to the last first reserve display 633a remaining in the reserve display unit 630 is digested, as shown in (E). The variation “図” of the special symbol is started in the variation display area 610, and the variation “↓” of the reduced special figure 1 symbol is started in the special figure 1 variation display area 615.

  Thereafter, as shown in (e), the variation of the decoration special symbol of the plurality of variation display areas 610 and the variation of the decoration special figure 1 reduced symbol of the special figure 1 variation display area 615 are stopped, and the stop symbols are detached and stopped It becomes a design.

  Then, after the predetermined display time (standby time) corresponding to the game conditions has elapsed, that is, after the off stop symbol is displayed for the predetermined display time, the special figure 2 suspension is digested as shown in (f). The special figure 2 variable display game is started. As described above, when the first starting memory (special figure 1 suspension) is not stored, only when the second starting memory (special figure 2 suspension) is stored, the special figure 2 suspension is digested and one special Figure 2 fluctuation display game is started (special figure 1 priority consumption). As the special figure 2 reserve is consumed, the number indicating the special figure 2 reserve number of the reserve number display portion 660 (number of reserve display, start memory number display) decreases from “3” to “2”. In addition, as the variation “↓” of the decoration special symbol is started in the variation display area 610, the variation “↓” of the decoration special figure 2 reduced pattern (fourth pattern) is the special figure 2 variation display area 650. It is started.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 suspension is digested and the special figure 2 variable display game is started, the first light emission part 510 (character "OMAKE") and the second light emission part 511 (character of the upper rendering unit 40c shown in FIG. And the third light emitting portion 512 (arrow portion). Further, when the special figure 2 suspension is to be absorbed, a sound ("cue") or a voice (for example, "OMAKE game") may be generated to notify that the special figure 2 display game is to be started. Furthermore, when the special figure 2 suspension is to be absorbed, a vibration may be generated in the operation handle 24 to notify that the special figure 2 display game is to be started. In addition, even during the special view 2 variation display game, sequential lighting or cyclic lighting of each character of the first light emitting portion 510 (character “OMAKE”) may be executed. Note that the third light emitting portion 512 (arrow portion) functions as an attention promoting display that causes the player to focus attention on the number-of-holds display unit 660 by emitting light.

  In addition, the number-of-holds display portion 660 is turned off and the special figure 2 is displayed immediately before or until the special figure 2 reserve digesting start (the special figure 2 variation display game starts) to the end of the special figure 2 variation display game. A number indicating the number of reservations may be hidden. That is, in this case, the special figure 2 suspension number is displayed only immediately before or after the special figure 2 suspension of digesting or until the special figure 2 variation display game is ended. When the number-of-holds display portion 660 is turned off to hide the number indicating the number of held special views 2, the number of held special views 2 may be displayed at another place. For example, the number of reservations (both the number of special figure 1 and the number of special figure 2 reservations) may be displayed in the corner of the display device 41, and a part of the decorative LED provided on the game board 30 is displayed It may be assigned as In addition, when there are a plurality of special figure 2 reservations and the special figure 2 variation display game is executed continuously, the last special figure 2 variation display game immediately before or from the start of the first special figure 2 variation display game It is also possible to turn off the number-of-holds display portion 660 and hide the number indicating the number of held special views 2 except for the time until the end of. According to such an embodiment, a number indicating the number of Tokusetsu 2 reservations is displayed on the number of reservations display portion 660 only between the start of the special drawing 2 reserve number digest and the end of the Tokusetsu 2 variation display game. After the end of the special view 1 variation display game, it is possible for the player to see the special view 2 variation display game suddenly start, and to poke the player's greetings. Furthermore, since the third start winning opening 42 is hidden by the decoration of the upper effect unit 40c and can not be viewed directly from the player, how much the game ball wins in the third starting winning opening 42 and special drawing 2 suspension occurs It is difficult to understand Therefore, the special figure 1 variation display game disappears in front of the player who feels a slump because the special figure 1 suspension (first start memory) is lost and the special figure 1 variation display game is not executed. , It is possible to make a player's mind more effectively. In the display device such as the display device 41 etc., the hold display corresponding to the second start storage (special view 2 hold) is not displayed, so it is difficult to know whether special view 2 hold is occurring. It seems that the special figure 2 variation display game starts suddenly after the end of the special figure 1 variation display game.

  Subsequently, when the special figure 2 variation display game is ended, the stop result (stop symbol) of the decorative special figure 2 variation display game is displayed as (Ki) when the big hit result aspect (special result aspect) Then, in (K), the jackpot round game is started, and the jackpot round effect is executed. In the special figure 2 variation display game, when the sequential lighting or cyclic lighting of each character of the first light emitting portion 510 (character "OMAKE") is executed, the stop result of the decorative figure 2 variation display game is In the big hit result mode, all characters of the first light emitting portion 510 (character “OMAKE”) may be lighted.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation display game is ended, the stop result (stop symbol) of the decorative special figure 2 variation display game is displayed as (ki ') in the case of the distraction result mode (disappear stop symbol). , Then, the next variable display game is started. In the next variable display game, the special view 1 variable display game is executed when the first hold display 633a is displayed on the hold display unit 630, and the special view 2 hold is digested when the first hold display 633a is not displayed. The special figure 2 variable display game is executed. After (i '), the special figure 2 reserve is digested, and the number indicating the special figure 2 reserve number displayed on the reserve number display unit 660 changes from "2" to "1".

[Table of display time (waiting time)]
Next, the predetermined display time (waiting time) corresponding to the game conditions will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 55 is set according to the type of the special drawing fluctuation display game of the previous hold and the type of the next drawing of the special drawing fluctuation display game when the stop design is the disengaging stop design in this embodiment. It is a table explaining display time. A first display time (first time, 0.8 sec) or a second display time (second time, 5 sec) longer than the first display time is selected as the display time (standby time) of the present embodiment. .

  In the case where the type of the previous pending special view variation display game is the special view 1 variation display game and the type of the next pending special view variation display game is the special view 1 variation display game (from (c) in FIG. 53) In case (d), the special figure 1 variation display game is to be executed continuously, but the display time (waiting time) of the stop symbol of the previous decoration special figure 1 variation display game is the first display It becomes 0.8 sec of the time (first time).

  On the other hand, in the case where the type of the previous suspended special figure variation display game is the special figure 1 variation display game and the type of the next suspended special figure variation display game is the special figure 2 variation display game (see FIG. E) From (f) to (f), the special figure 2 variation display game will be executed after the special figure 1 variation display game, but the display time of the stop symbol of the previous decoration special figure 1 variation display game The (waiting time) is 5 sec of the second display time (second time).

  In the case where the first start memory is stored by the game ball winning in the first start winning opening 36 before 5 sec of the second display time (the second time) elapses (the first hold display 633 a is 1 In the case where one or more are displayed, it is possible to prioritize and execute the special figure 1 variation display game instead of the special figure 2 variation display game as the next variation display game. At that time, after waiting until the second display time (second time, for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the next special view 1 variation display game is executed. In the case where the special view 1 variation display game is preferentially executed as the next variation display game, the next special figure 1 variation is performed even if the second display time (second time, for example, 5 seconds) has not elapsed. A display game may be executed. In this case, the display time (waiting time) of the stop symbol of the previous decorative special figure 1 variable display game will be expired when the first display time (first time, for example, 0.8 sec) elapses, and thereafter , Next special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed.

  In the case where the type of the previous pending special view variation display game is the special view 2 variation display game and the type of the next pending special view variation display game is the special view 1 variation display game or the special view 2 variation display game The special figure 1 variation display game or special figure 2 variation display game is executed after the special figure 2 variation display game, but the display time (waiting time) of the stop symbol of the previous decoration special figure 2 variation display game ) Is 0.8 sec of the first display time (first time).

  If the type of the special drawing fluctuation display game of the previous hold is the special drawing 1 fluctuation display game or the special drawing 2 fluctuation display game and there is no next holding, the display time (waiting time) of the stop symbol is the first display The time is set to 0.8 sec of the time (first time), but the next special feature variable display game is not started until a new hold occurs. Therefore, the stop symbol of the previous suspension special display variation display game is displayed until the next special view variation display game is started or the customer waiting demo (moving image etc.) is started on the display device 41. Become.

[Timing chart of display time (standby time)]
Next, a timing chart indicating a predetermined display time (waiting time) corresponding to the game conditions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a timing chart for explaining the length of display time in each turn (order of execution) in which the special figure variation display game is executed. The game control apparatus 100 sets a display time (standby time) corresponding to the game conditions by the above-described special figure changing process (A4702 in FIG. 35).

  In the timing chart of FIG. 56, a time T1 is a time at which the result aspect of the previous special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed. Time T2 is the time when the next special figure fluctuation display game starts changing, except when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed next to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Time T3 is the time when the special figure 2 variation display game starts to change when the special figure 2 variation display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variation display game.

  First, when the order of the special figure variation display game continues after the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 1 variation display game (from (W) to (E) in FIG. 53), the special figure 1 is executed. At time T2 after 0.8 seconds have passed since the change display game stopped and displayed the result mode at time T1, the later-described special view 1 change display game is started. Therefore, the stop symbol of the previous decorative special figure 1 variation display game is displayed in the first display time (first time, 0.8 sec).

  Next, when the order of the special figure variation display game continues after the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game (from (e) to (f) in FIG. 53), the above special figure At time T3 five seconds after the 1 variable display game stops displaying the result mode at time T1, a special figure 2 variable display game is started later. Therefore, the stop symbol of the previous decorative special figure 1 variation display game is displayed in the second display time (second time, 5 sec).

  In addition, when the order of the special figure variation display game continues after the special figure 2 variation display game and the special figure 1 variation display game or the special figure 2 variation display game, the previous special figure 2 variation display game is time T1. At time T2 after 0.8 seconds has passed since the stop display of the result mode, the later-described special view variation display game is started. Therefore, the stop symbol of the previous decorative special figure 1 variation display game is displayed in the first display time (first time, 0.8 sec).

[Modification 1 of Table of Second Display Time (Second Time)]
The predetermined display time (waiting time) corresponding to the game conditions according to the first modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  If the type of the previous pending special view variation display game is the special view 1 variation display game and the type of the next pending special view variation display game is the special view 2 variation display game, that is, the special view variation display game The predetermined display time (waiting time) corresponding to the game conditions in the case where the special figure 1 variation display game is followed by the special figure 2 variation display game (from (e) to (f) in FIG. 53) is In the present embodiment, the second display time (the second time) is set to 5 sec of a fixed time, but may be changed according to the change pattern of the special view 1 change display game to be executed first. Note that the first display time (first time) of the following modification is set to 0.8 sec, similarly to the first display time (first time) of the present embodiment.

  FIG. 57 is a table for explaining a predetermined second display time (second time) corresponding to the game conditions according to the first modification of the present embodiment.

  In the setting of the display time (standby time) according to the first modification of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, the fluctuation pattern of the special view 1 fluctuation display game to be executed first becomes the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation time is 13 sec. In the case of the normal fluctuation of, the second display time (second time) of the stop symbol is set to 5 sec.

  Also, when the fluctuation pattern of the special view 1 fluctuation display game executed earlier is fluctuation pattern 2 and the normal reach fluctuation (N reach fluctuation) with a fluctuation time of 20 seconds, the second display time of the stop symbol (second time) The time) is set to 5 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special view 1 variation display game executed earlier is variation pattern 3 and the variation time is 60 seconds and the Special 1 reach variation (SP1 reach variation), the second display of the stop symbol The time (second time) is set to 10 seconds.

  If the variation pattern of the special view 1 variation display game executed earlier is variation pattern 4 and the special 2 reach variation (SP2 reach variation) with a variation time of 120 sec, the second display time of the stop symbol (the second display time) 2 hours) is set to 15 seconds.

  In this way, the second display time (the second time) is set to be longer as the type of the fluctuation effect becomes the system (the type and the type of reach) of the reach effect with a high hit probability. When the special view 1 suspension (first start memory) disappears, the player can enjoy the aftermath of the reach effect with a high hit probability.

[Modification 2 of Table of Second Display Time (Second Time)]
In addition, the second display time (second from (e) to (f) in FIG. 53) of the special figure variation display game in which the special figure 1 variation display game follows the special figure 2 variation display game. The time) can also be changed according to the fluctuation pattern of the special view 1 fluctuation display game executed earlier, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 58 is a table for describing a predetermined second display time (second time) corresponding to the game conditions according to the second modification of the present embodiment.

  In the setting of the display time (standby time) according to the modification 2 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, the fluctuation pattern of the special view 1 fluctuation display game executed first becomes the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation time is 13 sec. In the case of the normal fluctuation of, the second display time (second time) of the stop symbol is set to 7 sec.

  Also, when the fluctuation pattern of the special view 1 fluctuation display game executed earlier is fluctuation pattern 2 and the normal reach fluctuation (N reach fluctuation) with a fluctuation time of 20 seconds, the second display time of the stop symbol (second time) The time) is set to 6 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special view 1 variation display game executed earlier is variation pattern 3 and the variation time is 60 seconds and the Special 1 reach variation (SP1 reach variation), the second display of the stop symbol The time (second time) is set to 5 seconds.

  If the variation pattern of the special view 1 variation display game executed earlier is variation pattern 4 and the special 2 reach variation (SP2 reach variation) with a variation time of 120 sec, the second display time of the stop symbol (the second display time) 2 hours) is set to 3 seconds.

  As described above, in the setting of the display time (waiting time) according to the second modification of the present embodiment, the type of the fluctuation effect is the system (the type, the type of reach) of the reach effect with high expectation of the big hit 2 The display time (second time) is set to be short. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may stop the game and leave after the occurrence of the reach effect with a high hit probability, but the special display 1 reserve (first start memory) disappears by shortening the second display time. Since the next special view 2 variable display game is started earlier at that time, it is possible to attract the interest of the player and reduce the possibility of leaving.

[Modification 3 of Table of Second Display Time (Second Time)]
Second display time (second time) in the case where the order of the special figure variation display game is followed by the special figure 2 variation display game after the special figure 1 variation display game (from (e) to (f) in FIG. 53) As shown in FIG. 59, the stop result (stop symbol pattern) of the big hit result aspect (special result aspect) displayed last, that is, the stop symbol pattern of the special That is, it can also be changed according to the stop symbol). The stop symbol pattern is information for setting the stop symbol as described above and directly corresponds to the stop symbol, but is acquired in step A4006 of FIG. 30 or step A4106 of FIG. 31, and the decoration special drawing command (A4011, A4111) Are received by the effect control device 300 and stored in the RAM or the like (B1209 and B1210 in FIG. 46, FIG. 49).

  FIG. 59 is a table for explaining a predetermined second display time (second time) corresponding to the game conditions according to the third modification of the present embodiment.

  In the setting of the display time (waiting time) according to the modification 3 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59, the stop symbol pattern of the stop symbol which has become the latest special result aspect becomes the symbol 1 (4R normal big hit symbol) When the number of rounds of the big hit round game is 4R and it is 4R normal symbol classification, the second display time (second time) of the stop symbol is set to 5 sec.

  In addition, the stop symbol pattern of the stop symbol which became the latest special result aspect becomes the symbol 2 (6R normal big hit symbol), the case where it is 6R normal symbol classification when the round number of round game of that big hit round game becomes 6R The second display time (second time) of the symbol is set to 5 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol pattern of the stop symbol that has become the latest special result aspect is symbol 3 (8R normal big hit symbol) and the number of rounds of that big hit round game is 8R, it is 8R normal symbol type The second display time (second time) of the stop symbol is set to 10 seconds.

  If the stop symbol pattern of the stop symbol that has become the latest special result aspect is symbol 4 (16R normal big hit symbol) and the number of rounds of that big hit round game is 16R, the stop symbol is the normal symbol type The second display time (second time) is set to 15 sec.

  As described above, in the setting of the display time (waiting time) according to the third modification of the embodiment, the second display time (second time) becomes longer as the number of rounds of the latest big hit round game increases. It is set. Therefore, as the number of rounds of the latest big hit round game is large, there are more balls, and the time of the subsequent ball game (game using ball) becomes longer, but the special figure 1 reserve (first start memory) When there is no longer, the display time of the stop symbol of the decorative special figure 1 variable display game is extended, and the next special figure 2 variable display game is started later. As a result, when the special figure 1 suspension (the first start memory) is temporarily lost, the special figure 2 variable display game is started late with a different effect from the normal, so it is possible to give a surprisingness to the player Can be enjoyed in the ball game.

  On the other hand, the second display time (the second time) of the stop symbol of the special view 1 change display game becomes shorter as the number of rounds of the nearest big hit round effect decreases, and the next special view 2 change display game becomes earlier. Thus, the player can start the next variable display game early and proceed with the game efficiently. As a result, the next big hit result aspect (special result aspect) is for the player whose time to become the game of departure (game using the ball) is short because the number of rounds of the latest big hit round game was small. Since the game can be played smoothly so as to be obtained quickly, the interest of the player's game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine 10 is an ST machine in which all the big hit result modes become probability big hit, the symbol classification of the stop symbol pattern which has become the above-mentioned latest special result mode is 4R normal, 6R normal, 8R normal, Instead of 16R normal, it becomes 4R positive, 6R positive, 8R positive, and 16R positive. In addition, when it is in the time reduction state as a specific gaming state after the big hit end, the display time (standby time) is shorter than the display time (standby time) of the normal gaming state (normal state) (for example, 0. 0.). It may be set to 8 sec). By setting in this way, the player can smoothly play the game so that the next big hit result aspect (special result aspect) can be obtained quickly, thus improving the interest of the player in the game Can.

[Modification 4 of Table of Second Display Time (Second Time)]
Second display time (second time) in the case where the order of the special figure variation display game is followed by the special figure 2 variation display game after the special figure 1 variation display game (from (e) to (f) in FIG. 53) As shown in FIG. 60, the stop result (stop symbol pattern) of the big hit result aspect (special result aspect) displayed last, that is, the stop symbol pattern of the special symbol that became the special result aspect generated immediately before It can also be changed accordingly.

  FIG. 60 is a table for explaining a predetermined second display time (second time) corresponding to the game conditions according to the fourth modification of the present embodiment.

  In the setting of the display time (waiting time) according to the modification 4 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, the stop symbol pattern that has become the latest special result aspect becomes the symbol 1 (4R normal big hit symbol), and the big hit When it is 4R normal symbol classification in which the number of rounds of the round game is 4R, the second display time (second time) of the stop symbol is set to 7 sec.

  In addition, if the stop symbol pattern which became the latest special result aspect becomes symbol 2 (6R normal big hit symbol) and the number of rounds of the big hit round game becomes 6R, it is 6R normal symbol type, it is stop symbol The second display time (second time) is set to 6 seconds.

  On the other hand, if the stop symbol pattern that has become the latest special result aspect is the symbol 3 (8R normal big hit symbol) and the number of rounds of that big hit round game is 8R, the stop symbol is the normal symbol type. The second display time (second time) is set to 5 sec.

  If the stop symbol pattern that has become the latest special result aspect is the symbol 4 (16R normal big hit symbol) and the number of rounds of the big hit round game is 16R, the second symbol type of the stop symbol is 16R normal symbol type The display time (second time) is set to 3 seconds.

  As described above, in the setting of the display time (standby time) according to the fourth modification of the embodiment, the second display time (the second time) becomes shorter as the number of rounds of the latest big hit round effect increases. It is set. Therefore, there is a possibility that a player who has obtained a lot of balls may stop playing and may leave due to the large number of rounds of the latest big hit round game, but the second display time (the second time) is short. Since the next special view 2 variable display game is started earlier when special view 1 suspension (first start memory) disappears, the possibility of attracting the interest of the player and leaving the seat may be reduced. it can.

[Operation and Effect of First Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment has the right to execute the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball in the first start area (the first start winning opening 36). To the first start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as the first start storage (special figure 1 suspension), and to the second start area (third start winning opening 42) The right to execute the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as the second start memory (special figure 2 suspension) based on the winning of the game ball Control means for performing execution control of the second change display game based on the second start memory means (the game control device 100), the first change display game based on the first start memory, and the second start memory And a presentation control device 300). The control means gives priority to the first variable display game based on the first start memory over the second variable display game based on the second start memory in a state where the first start memory and the second start memory are stored. After the end of the first variable display game or the second variable display game, the result mode of the first variable display game or the second variable display game is displayed on the display means (display device 41). The control means is configured such that, when the first variable display game is continuously executed, the result mode (stop symbol) of the first first variable display game to be executed before the later execution of the first variable display game is performed. The first variation to be executed before the second variation display game is executed when the second variation display game is executed after the first variation display game by displaying for one display time (display time (for example, 0.8 sec)) The result mode (stop symbol) of the display game is displayed in a second display time (display time (for example, 5 sec)) longer than the first display time.

  Thus, in the first embodiment, the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) executes the second change display game when the second change display game is executed after the first change display game. Since the result mode (stop symbol) of the first variable display game to be executed before is displayed in a second display time (for example, 5 sec) longer than the first display time (for example, 0.8 sec), the player can The variable display game can be enjoyed at timing and mode different from normal, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in the long second display time, it is also possible to provide a notification effect to notify transition to the second variable display game before transitioning from the first variable display game to the second variable display game (operation of the movable part) Effects and light emission effects of the board decoration device 46).

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) stores the first start memory (special figure 1 hold) and the second start memory (special figure 2 hold). In the state where the first variable display game based on the first start memory (special figure 1 variable display game) is prioritized over the second variable display game based on the second start memory (special figure 2 variable display game) When the first variable display game is executed continuously, the first waiting time from the end of the first first variable display game to the start of the first first variable display game is the first time (for example, 0.8 sec). If the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game, the waiting time from the end of the first first variable display game to the start of the second second variable display game is In a second time (eg, 5 sec) longer than the time A constant.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) performs the first first variable display game when the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game. The second fluctuation display after the second time has elapsed by setting the standby time from the end of the second to the start of the second fluctuation display game to a second time (for example, 5 sec) longer than the first time. Since the game is started, the player can enjoy the second variable display game at a timing and mode different from the normal, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 according to the first modification and the second modification of the first embodiment, the control means (the game control apparatus 100 and the effect control apparatus 300) is configured to set the second display time as a result mode of the first variation display game. Change according to. As described above, in the first modification and the second modification of the first embodiment, the control means (the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is the first change display game of the previous hold that is one of the game conditions. Since the second display time is changed according to the mode (the change pattern, the change mode), the player can enjoy the second change display game at a variety of timings and modes different from the normal mode, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the third modification and the fourth modification of the first embodiment, the control means (the game control apparatus 100 and the effect control apparatus 300) generates the second display time immediately before (most recent) Change according to the result mode (stop result, stop symbol) of the gaming state (big hit result mode, special result mode). As described above, in the third and fourth modifications of the first embodiment, the control unit (game control device 100) changes the second display time according to the result mode of the special game state generated immediately before, Similar to the gaming machine 10 according to the first modification and the second modification of the first embodiment, the player can enjoy the second variable display game at various timings and modes different from the usual, and the interest of the game is improved. It can be done.

Second Embodiment
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. The configuration other than that described below may be the same as that of the first embodiment.

〔Screen transition〕
61 and 62 are screen transition diagrams showing the display screen of the display device 41 in time series in the second embodiment, and are an example of the screen transition of the entire game.

  As shown in FIGS. 61 and 62, in the second embodiment, the special drawing 2 reservation number is not displayed on the reservation number display unit 660 of the upper effect unit 40c, and the game condition is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Displayed accordingly. In the second embodiment, the number-of-holds display unit 660 in the upper rendering unit 40c of the first embodiment is not provided, but may be provided.

  In (G) to (G) of FIG. 61, the display content on the display screen of display device 41 is the same as (A) to (D) of FIG. , I omit the explanation.

  In addition, after the special figure 1 change display game of the previous hold is executed like (shi), the display of the stop symbol until the next special figure 1 change display game of the hold is started like (se) The time (waiting time) (display time of the stop symbol of (S)) is set to 0.8 sec as in the first embodiment.

  After (s), the change of the decoration special symbol of the plurality of change display areas 610 and the change of the decoration special figure 1 reduced pattern of the special display 1 change display area 615 as in (s) stop and stop The symbol comes off and it becomes a stop symbol. In addition, the display time (waiting time) of the stop symbol until the next special figure 2 variation display game is started after the previous special figure 1 variation display game is executed is the first embodiment and the first embodiment. It is set similarly.

  Then, after the predetermined display time (standby time) corresponding to the game conditions has elapsed, the number-of-holds display portion 661 indicating the number of held special views 2 is the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It is displayed under the special figure 2 fluctuation display area 650). Further, together with the display of the number-of-holds display portion 661, the first display portion 662 (character "OMAKE"), the second display portion 663 (face portion of character), the third display portion 664 (arrow Part) is displayed. The first display portion 662, the second display portion 663, and the third display portion 664 are displayed in the upper corner of the display screen of the display device 41, that is, above the variable display area 610. The number-of-holds display portion 661, the first display portion 662, the second display portion 663, and the third display portion 664 may be displayed in a mode that is easy for the player to visually recognize, and the upper right of the display screen of the display device 41. It may be displayed at a place other than the corner or the upper corner. The third display portion 664 (arrow portion) functions as an attention promotion display for urging the player to focus on the number-of-holds display portion 661.

  (H) is a display screen during execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game which starts after the number of reservations display portion 661 indicating the number of special figures 2 is displayed at (T) in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41 . In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game may be started substantially at the same time as the number-of-holds display portion 661 is displayed. Special figure 2 variation display game is started, special figure 2 reserve is digested, the figure which shows the special figure 2 reserve number of reserve number indicatory department 660 (number of reserve displays, starting memory count indicator) from “3” It decreases to "2". Further, in the special figure 2 variation display area 650, the decorative special figure 2 reduced symbol (fourth pattern) starts the variation "↓". Then, when the special figure 2 variation display game is started, in the plurality of variation display areas 610, a swing special variation (first information) in which the decorative special symbol (identification information) gently varies is obtained.

  It should be noted that the second variation display game is started by causing the number of holdings display portion 661, the first display portion 662, the second display portion 663, and the third display portion 664 to start swinging or scaling. May be emphasized. In addition, when special figure 2 reservation is digested and special figure 2 fluctuation indication game is started, the 1st light emission part 510 (character “OMAKE”) and the 2nd light emission part 511 (the face part of the character) of upper production unit 40c , And the third light emitting portion 512 (arrow portion) may be illuminated. Furthermore, when the special figure 2 reservation is digested, a sound ("cueen") or a voice (for example, "OMAKE game") is generated or a vibration is generated in the operation handle 24, and the special figure 2 display game is started. You may alert that.

  Subsequently, when the special figure 2 variation display game due to the swing variation of the decoration special symbol is ended, and the stop result (stop figure) of the ornament special figure 2 variation display game becomes the big hit result aspect (special result aspect) It is displayed as Tsutsu), and then the round game of the big hit is started in (te), and the big hit round presentation is executed.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 2 variation display game due to the swing variation of the decoration special symbol is ended, and the stop result (stop symbol) of the decoration special figure 2 variation display game becomes the distraction result mode (disappearance stop symbol) ( ') Is displayed, and then the next variable display game is started. When the first start memory (special figure 1 reserve) is stored as the next variable indication game, that is, when the first hold indication 633a is displayed on the hold display unit 630, the special figure 1 variation display game is If it is executed and the first hold display 633a is not displayed, the special view 2 hold is digested and the special view 2 variation display game is executed. When the special figure 2 variable display game is executed after (Tsu '), the special figure 2 reserve is digested, and the number indicating the special figure 2 reserve number displayed on the reserve number display 661 is " It changes from 2 "to" 1 ".

[Operation and Effect of Second Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the control means (the game control apparatus 100, the effect control apparatus 300) starts the special figure 2 immediately before or after the end of the reservation of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variation display game starts). A number indicating the number of reservations for the special view 2 (number-on-hold display, number-on-memory-number display) is displayed on the number-of-holds display portion 660 only until the variable display game is ended. Therefore, it is possible for the player to see that the special view 2 variation display game starts suddenly, and to poke the player's mind.

  Also, since the third start winning opening 42 is hidden by the decoration of the upper effect unit 40c and can not be viewed directly from the player, how much the game ball wins in the third starting winning opening 42 and special figure 2 suspension occurs It is difficult to understand Therefore, the special figure 1 variation display game disappears in front of the player who feels a slump because the special figure 1 suspension (first start memory) is lost and the special figure 1 variation display game is not executed. , It is possible to make a player's mind more effectively. In the display device such as the display device 41 etc., the hold display corresponding to the second start storage (special view 2 hold) is not displayed, so it is difficult to know whether special view 2 hold is occurring. It seems that the special figure 2 variation display game starts suddenly after the end of the special figure 1 variation display game.

Third Embodiment
The third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 67. The configuration other than that described below may be the same as that of the first embodiment or the second embodiment.

〔Screen transition〕
FIG. 63 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 and the number-of-holds display unit 660 in time series in the third embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition of the entire game.

  The screen transition of the third embodiment is different from the screen transition of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 53 in the flow after (e) as shown in FIG. Further, in the third embodiment, the special view 2 pending count is displayed on the pending count display unit 660. It should be noted that even before the end of the special figure 2 reserve digest or from the start to the end of the special figure 2 variable display game, the reserve number display unit 660 is turned off and the figure showing the reserve figure number is not displayed. Good. When the number-of-holds display portion 660 is turned off to hide the number indicating the number of held special views 2, the number of held special views 2 may be displayed at another place. For example, the number of reservations (both the number of special figure 1 and the number of special figure 2 reservations) may be displayed in the corner of the display device 41, and a part of the decorative LED provided on the game board 30 is displayed It may be assigned as

  In (e), like the screen transition of the first embodiment, the variation of the decoration special symbol of the plurality of variation display areas 610 and the variation of the decoration special figure 1 reduced symbol of the special figure 1 variation display area 615 stop The stop symbol has become a disengaging stop symbol. Then, in the screen transition of the third embodiment, after the predetermined display time corresponding to the game conditions has elapsed, the special figure 2 suspension display is digested to start the special figure 2 variation display game as shown in (f). . As the special figure 2 reserve is consumed, the number indicating the special figure 2 reserve number of the reserve number display portion 660 (number of reserve display, start memory number display) decreases from “3” to “2”. Further, in the special figure 2 variation display area 650, the decorative special figure 2 reduced symbol (fourth pattern) starts the variation "↓". In the plurality of variable display areas 610, the decorative special symbol (identification information) changes slowly (first aspect) until a predetermined waiting time elapses after the special view 2 variable display game is started.

  As in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the first light emitting portion 510, the second light emitting portion 511, and the third light emitting portion 512 of the upper rendering unit 40c are made to light when digesting the special figure 2 reserve. Alternatively, sound or sound may be generated, or vibration may be generated in the operation handle 24 to notify that the special view 2 display game is to be started.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the start of the special view 2 change display game, the special symbol (identification information) in the plurality of change display areas 610 has a normal change mode (normal change). That is, it becomes the fluctuation which scrolls at high speed in the mode (the 2nd mode) which is not slow and different from the 1st mode. Thus, the decorative special figure 2 variation display game of the third embodiment includes the first mode in which the decorative special symbol (identification information) is changed in a gradual manner, and the mode in which the decorative special symbol is different from the first mode. , And a second mode in which the decorative special symbol is scrolled at high speed.

  In the third embodiment, the display time of the stop symbol of the previous suspended special figure fluctuation display game is the type of the special figure fluctuation display game before and after (special figure 1 fluctuation display game or special figure 2 fluctuation display game) It is set to 0.8 sec regardless of. Therefore, when the screen transition is made from (E in FIG. 63 to (G) in FIG. 63 after the previous suspended special figure 1 variable display game is executed until the next suspended special figure 2 variable display game is started The display time of the stop symbol is also set to 0.8 sec.

  After that, the variation of the decorative special symbol is stopped at the elapse of a predetermined special image 2 production time after becoming the second mode, and the stop symbol is displayed with the end of the special image 2 variation display game. Similar to the screen transition of the first embodiment, when the stop result (stop symbol) of the decorative special figure 2 variation display game is the big hit result aspect (special result aspect), the screen transits to (K), and the out result aspect If it becomes (off stop symbol), the screen changes to (key).

[Timing chart of display time and standby time]
Next, a timing chart of predetermined display time and standby time corresponding to game conditions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a timing chart for explaining the length of display time and the length of standby time in each turn of the special figure variation display game in the third embodiment. The game control apparatus 100 sets the display time corresponding to the game condition by the above-mentioned special figure change processing (A4702 in FIG. 35), and sets the standby time corresponding to the game condition by the change effect setting process (FIG. 48). B1417).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 64, time T1 is the time at which the result mode of the previous special-image variation display game is stopped and displayed. Time T2 is the time when the next special figure fluctuation display game starts fluctuation. At time T3, when the special figure 2 variation display game is executed next to the special figure 1 variation display game, the waiting time of the special figure 2 variation display game passes and the variation mode changes to the normal variation (the second mode) Is the time when

  First, when the order of the special figure variation display game continues after the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 1 variation display game continues or after the special figure 2 variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display game or the special figure 2 variation display game In the case where the following special figure 2 variation display game is stopped and displayed at time T1, the subsequent special figure variation display game is started at time T2 after an elapse of 0.8 seconds. Therefore, the stop symbol of the previous decorative special figure 1 variation display game is displayed in the first display time (first time, 0.8 sec).

  On the other hand, if the order of the special figure variation display game continues after the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game (from (e) to (e) in FIG. 63), the above special figure At time T2 after 0.8 sec has elapsed since the 1 variable display game has stopped and displayed the result mode at time T1, a special figure 2 variable display game later is similarly started. In the special figure 2 fluctuation display game later, the fluctuation of the decoration special symbol (identification information) first becomes shaking fluctuation (first fluctuation) during a predetermined waiting time, and after the waiting time elapses, the special figure 2 effect During time, it is a high speed scroll of normal fluctuation (second fluctuation). The standby time and the special figure 2 effect time of the special figure 2 variation display game to be executed after the special figure 1 variation display game are set corresponding to the game conditions.

  Here, the standby time of the special view 2 variation display game corresponding to the game conditions and the special view 2 effect time will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG.

[Table of waiting time of special figure 2 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 production time]
FIG. 65 illustrates the waiting time and the special figure 2 effecting time set according to the number of the special figure 2 suspension number in the special figure 2 variable display game executed after the special figure 1 variable display game of the third embodiment Table.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 1, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 15 seconds, and the special figure 2 effect time is set to 15 seconds. The entire fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the sum of the waiting time and the special figure 2 rendering time, which is 30 seconds.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 2, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 10 sec, the special figure 2 production time is set to 10 sec. The total variation time of the special view 2 variation display game is 20 seconds.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 3, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 5 sec, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 5 sec. The total variation time of the special view 2 variation display game is 10 seconds. In addition, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 effect time when the special figure 2 reservation number is 1 to 3, are set to be the same length.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 4, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 0 sec, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 5 sec. The total fluctuation time of the special view 2 fluctuation display game is 5 seconds. That is, in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game when the special figure 2 reservation number is 4, the fluctuation of the decoration special symbol (identification information) does not become the fluctuation fluctuation (the first fluctuation) but the normal fluctuation (the second fluctuation) Fluctuation) only.

  In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is 0, since the special figure 2 fluctuation display game does not start and setting becomes unnecessary, the table of the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 production time It is omitted from

  As described above, the standby time of the special view 2 variation display game and the special view 2 presentation time are set according to the number of special view 2 reservations (the number of second start memories). Further, as the special figure 2 reserve number is large, the whole variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game is set to be short so as to make the reserve settlement faster, so the standby time is also set to be short.

[Another example of the table of waiting time of special figure 2 fluctuation display game and special figure 2 production time]
Here, another example of the waiting time of the special figure 2 variable display game and the special figure 2 rendering time corresponding to the game conditions will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 66 explains the waiting time and the special figure 2 effecting time set according to the number of the special figure 2 suspension number in the special figure 2 variable display game executed after the special figure 1 variable display game of the third embodiment Table is another example.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 1, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 20 sec, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 40 sec. The entire fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the sum of the waiting time and the special figure 2 rendering time, which is 60 seconds.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 2, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 15 seconds, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 30 seconds. The total fluctuation time of the special view 2 fluctuation display game is 45 seconds.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 3, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 10 sec, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 20 sec. The total variation time of the special view 2 variation display game is 30 seconds.

  When the special figure 2 reservation number is 4, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to 5 sec, and the special figure 2 production time is set to 15 sec. The total variation time of the special view 2 variation display game is 20 seconds. That is, even in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game when the special figure 2 suspension number is 4, since the entire fluctuation time is relatively long, the fluctuation of the decoration special symbol (identification information) is the fluctuation fluctuation (first fluctuation) It consists of the normal fluctuation (the second fluctuation).

  As described above, the standby time of the special view 2 variation display game and the special view 2 presentation time are set according to the number of special view 2 reservations (the number of second start memories). Further, as the special figure 2 reserve number is large, the whole variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game is set to be short so as to make the reserve settlement faster, so the standby time is also set to be short. Furthermore, in another example of the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 production time, the waiting time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is special drawing regardless of the number of the special figure 2 holding numbers. It is set to be a time shorter than 2 production time.

[Operation and Effect of Third Embodiment]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) stores the first start storage (special view 1 suspension) and the second start storage (special view 2 suspension). In the running state, the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the first start memory is executed with priority over the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the second start memory In the second variable display game executed after the end of the first variable display game, a predetermined waiting time after the start of the second variable display game, identification information (decorative special symbol) in the first aspect (swing fluctuation) After the waiting time, the identification information is fluctuated in a second mode (normal fluctuation) different from the first mode.

  Thus, in the third embodiment, when the second variation display game is executed after the first variation display game, the control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) is a part of the second variation display game. After the start, the identification information (decorative special symbol) is varied in the first mode (swing fluctuation) in a predetermined standby time, and after the standby time, the identification information is varied in a second mode (normal fluctuation) different from the first mode. As a result, the player can enjoy the second variable display game in a mode different from the usual one, and can have expectation for the second variable display game, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the control means (the game control apparatus 100 and the effect control apparatus 300) stores the standby time in the second start storage means (the game control apparatus 100). It changes according to the number of start memory (special figure 2 suspension) (special figure 2 suspension number). Thus, in the third embodiment, since the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) changes the standby time according to the number of second start memories, the player performs the second variation display game. The game can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the control means (the game control apparatus 100 and the effect control apparatus 300) stores the standby time in the second start storage means (the game control apparatus 100). The larger the number of start memory (special figure 2 hold) (special figure 2 hold number), the shorter it is set. As described above, in the third embodiment, the control means (game control apparatus 100, effect control apparatus 300) makes it difficult to exceed the upper limit number by setting the waiting time to be shorter as the number of second start memories is larger. Since the second starting memory is efficiently digested, it is possible to control the player's stop and smoothly play the game, and to improve the interest of the player's game. On the other hand, since the standby time is set longer as the number of second start memories is smaller, the first start memories (special 1) Hold and 2nd start memory (special figure 2 hold) becomes easy to occur. Therefore, since the time during which the variable display game is not performed can be reduced due to the absence of the start memory, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling a slump, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification of screen transition of the third embodiment]
In the special view 2 variation display game after the special view 1 variation display game, as in the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the first mode (swing variation) and the second variation (normal variation) are sequentially executed. A display effect consisting only of the display screen of the display device 41 as shown in the second embodiment may be applied to the game machine 10 being played.

  FIG. 67 is a modification of the screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in time series in the third embodiment, and is another example of the screen transition of the entire game.

  As shown in FIG. 67, in the modified example of the screen transition of the third embodiment, the special view 2 pending number is displayed on the pending number display portion 660 of the upper effect unit 40c like the screen transition of the third embodiment. Instead, it is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 according to the game conditions. In the third embodiment, although the number-of-holds display portion 660 of the upper effect unit 40c is not provided, it may be provided.

  (So) of FIG. 67 is a display screen of the display device 41 immediately before the start of the special view 2 change display game after the special view 1 change display game, and is the same as (soo) of FIG. 61 of the second embodiment. is there. In the plurality of variable display areas 610 and the special figure 1 variable display area 615, the disconnection stop symbol "554" of the previous special figure 1 variable display game is displayed, and the special figure 2 variable display area 650 A distraction stop symbol "123" of the decorative special figure 2 variation display game is displayed.

  Then, after a predetermined display time has elapsed since the special view 1 variation display game has become a disappointing stop symbol, as shown in (G), the special view 2 variation display game is started, and the swing variation (the first mode) The decoration special symbol (identification information) starts to change, and in the special figure 2 change display area 650, the decoration special figure 2 reduced pattern (fourth pattern) starts to change "↓". With the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, the special figure 2 reserve is digested and the special figure 2 reserve number changes from "3" to "2", but while the decorative special symbol is changing due to the swing fluctuation The special figure 2 reservation number is not displayed on the display screen of the display device 41.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed since the start of the special view 2 variation display game (N), the variation of the decorative special symbol (identification information) in the plurality of variation display areas 610 is normally changed (normal variation) , 2nd mode), and the number of special figures 2 number of reservations "2" is displayed on the number-of-holds display portion 661 of the display device 41.

  Note that the first light emitting portion 510, the second light emitting portion 511, and the third light emitting portion 512 of the upper rendering unit 40c are displayed in accordance with the special figure 2 holding number "2" being displayed on the holding number display portion 661 of the display device 41. Alternatively, sound or voice may be generated, or the operation handle 24 may be vibrated to notify that the special view 2 display game is to be started.

  In addition, as described above in the third embodiment, the display time of the stop symbol of the previous reserved special figure fluctuation display game is the type of the special figure fluctuation display game before and after (special figure 1 fluctuation display game or special figure 2 fluctuation display It is set to 0.8 sec regardless of the game).

  Thereafter, the variation of the decorative special symbol is stopped in the second mode after the passage of a predetermined special view 2 effect time, and the stop symbol is displayed with the end of the special view 2 variation display game. Similar to the screen transition of the first embodiment, when the stop result (stop symbol pattern) of the decorative special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the big hit result aspect (special result aspect), the screen transits to (K), and the result of the off When it becomes a mode (disengagement stop design), the screen changes to (key).

  The same effect as the screen transition according to the third embodiment can be obtained also by the aspect like the modification of the screen transition according to the third embodiment. Moreover, in the modification of the screen transition of 3rd Embodiment, the special figure 2 suspension number is a suspension of the display apparatus 41 until the waiting time of a special view 2 fluctuation display game passes, and the decoration special symbol starts a normal fluctuation. Since it is not displayed on the number display portion 660, the player can easily feel that the special view 2 variable display game starts suddenly due to the normal change, and the player's cans can be made more effectively.

  Also, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. For example, the embodiment can be applied to gaming machines (slot machines) other than pachinko machines. Further, the scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope of meaning and contents equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 game machine 12 front frame (play slot)
25 production button 30 game board 32 game area 34 common drawing starting gate 35 general winning a prize opening 36 1st starting winning a prize opening 37 second starting winning a prize opening 39 special fluctuation winning a prize device 40 center case 41 indicatory device 42 third starting winning a prize opening 80 lamp indication Device 100 game control device 200 payout control device 250 inspection device 300 effect control device 400 power supply device 510 first light emitting portion 511 second light emitting portion 512 third light emitting portion 610 variable display area 615 special figure 1 variable display area 630 reserved display area 633a 1st hold display 650 special figure 2 fluctuation display area 660, 661 number display part 662 1st display part 663 2nd display part 664 3rd display part 825 prize change mechanism

Claims (4)

A display unit capable of displaying a first variable display game and a second variable display game as a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information are variably displayed, and the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving a player a gaming value
First start storage means capable of storing an execution right of the first variable display game as a first start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of the game ball in the first start area;
Second start storage means capable of storing an execution right of the second variable display game as a second start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of a game ball in a second start area;
The first variable display game based on the first start memory and control means for performing execution control of the second variable display game based on the second start memory,
The control means
In a state where the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the first variable display game based on the first start memory is prioritized over the second variable display game based on the second start memory. Run and
After the end of the first variable display game or the second variable display game, a result mode of the first variable display game or the second variable display game is displayed on the display means.
When the first variable display game is continuously executed, the result mode of the first first variable display game to be executed before the subsequent execution of the first variable display game is displayed in a first display time. ,
When the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game, the result mode of the first variable display game to be executed before the second variable display game is executed from the first display time A game machine characterized by displaying in a long second display time. The control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display time is changed in accordance with an aspect of the first variable display game. The control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second display time is changed in accordance with a result mode of the special gaming state generated immediately before. A display unit capable of displaying a first variable display game and a second variable display game as a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information are variably displayed, and the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving a player a gaming value
First start storage means capable of storing an execution right of the first variable display game as a first start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of the game ball in the first start area;
Second start storage means capable of storing an execution right of the second variable display game as a second start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of a game ball in a second start area;
The first variable display game based on the first start memory and control means for performing execution control of the second variable display game based on the second start memory,
The control means
In a state where the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the first variable display game based on the first start memory is prioritized over the second variable display game based on the second start memory. Run and
When the first variable display game is continuously executed, the standby time from the end of the previous first variable display game to the start of the first variable display game is set as the first time,
When the second variable display game is executed after the first variable display game, the first waiting time from the end of the first first variable display game to the start of the second second variable display game is the first time. A game machine characterized by being set to a second time which is longer than time.

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