JP2018201627A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: On a game machine according to the present invention are executable the following games: a special symbol 1 variable display game based on entry into a first startup winning hole 36; a special symbol 2 variable display game based on entry into a second startup winning hole with an openable/closable ordinary variable winning device 37; an ordinary symbol variable display game based on satisfaction of a startup condition. The game machine includes: ordinary variable winning device control means which converts the ordinary variable winning device 37 into an open state when the ordinary symbol variable display game results in a specific result; and operation state control means which controls the ordinary variable winning device 37 either in a first operation state or in a second operation state in which the time of remaining converted to the open state is longer than in the first operation state. The special symbol 1 variable display game and the special symbol 2 variable display game are executable in parallel. The execution time of the special symbol 2 variable display game in the first operation state can be set longer than the execution time of the ordinary symbol variable display game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention executes a special figure fluctuation display game that variably displays identification information based on winning at a start winning opening, and when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a special result, a special advantage advantageous to the player The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a gaming state.

  A typical example of a gaming machine is a pachinko machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball (start prize) in the start opening provided in the game area To display a variable display game. There is also known a gaming machine capable of executing two types of special figure variation display games, special figure 1 and special figure 2 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-12534 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is executed, the other is not executed. Therefore, the player only has to pay attention to one of the executed games. However, if Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 are executed simultaneously, the player will always keep an eye on the trends of both games, and the awareness of the production will be reduced, so that the interest of the game can be sufficiently enhanced. Can not. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
When a special figure variation display game is displayed that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on winning at the start winning prize opening, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine to
As the starting prize opening,
The first starting prize opening,
A second starting prize opening provided with a normally variable prize winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win or win than the closed state; Prepared,
First fluctuation display game execution control means capable of executing a special figure 1 fluctuation display game as the special figure fluctuation display game based on winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening;
Second fluctuation display game execution control means capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game as the special figure fluctuation display game based on winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening;
Based on the establishment of the start condition, a normal map change display game execution control means capable of executing a normal map change display game for changing and displaying the general map identification information;
A normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device to the open state when the result of the normal variation display game is a specific result;
An operation for controlling the operation state of the normal variation winning device in one of an operation state of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the state conversion time to the open state is longer than the first operation state A state control means,
The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously,
The second variation display game execution control means includes:
When the operation state control unit controls the first operation state, the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game can be set to be longer than the execution time of the general figure variable display game. It is characterized by that.

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

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the structure of a special result. It is a figure explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the high probability variation frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special process 1 display process transition setting process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the special process 2 display process transition setting process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the special process 1 display process transition setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the special process 2 display process transition setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 display process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process transition setting process. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a process transition setting process during small hitting fanfare. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a process transition setting process during small hitting fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end processing. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of an information display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation aspect in a display apparatus and an information display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation aspect in a display apparatus and an information display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation aspect in a display apparatus and an information display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the production | presentation aspect in a display apparatus and an information display apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a 2nd display apparatus operation | movement control process.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

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

  In addition, on the right side of the production button 25, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge button that is operated to discharge the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. On the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 491 is provided along the outer peripheral wall 31 to form a guide path 490 that guides the launched game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32.

  In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

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

  In addition, the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game effect by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41. Further, an information display device 500 forming one of the board effect devices 44 is provided at the inner lower portion of the recess in the center case 40. Although details of the information display device 500 will be described later, the information display device 500 includes a second display device 520 operable up and down, and a storage member 510 capable of storing the second display device 520. The second display device 520 includes a storage member. The second display device 520 is operable between the first position accommodated in the interior 510 and the second position where the second display device 520 is removed from the upper portion of the accommodation member 510. The display unit 521 of the second display device 520 can display a decorative special figure 2 fluctuation display game mainly corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition of the normal figure change display game is provided. A game ball that has passed through the normal start gate 34 is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7). Further, a general winning opening 35 is arranged below the center case 40 in the game area 32. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 7).

  Below the center case 40, there is provided a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition for the special figure 1 variable display game. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 7). In addition, a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening a reverse “C” shape in the upper part immediately below the start winning opening 36 and a second start winning opening are provided inside. An ordinary variation winning device (Fuden) 37 having (starting winning area) is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 7) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows. A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 7). It should be noted that a game ball can be won even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the game ball may be harder to win than in the open state.

  Further, in the upper left part of the center case 40, a first special variable winning device (first big prize opening, upper big prize winning) which can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. Mouth) 38 is provided. The first special variation winning device 38 includes a pair of opening / closing members 38c, 38c, and the pair of opening / closing members 38c, 38c are normally in a closed state (a disadvantage for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. Hold). However, an armor portion 40a that restricts the inflow of the game ball to the inside of the center case 40 extends above the first special variable winning device 38, so that the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Yes. When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and becomes a special game state (the first special game state based on the big hit or the second special game state based on the big hit), the driving device As shown in FIG. 7, the upper prize winning solenoid 38b (see FIG. 7) is changed to an open state (an advantageous state for the player) that is opened in a reverse “C” shape so that the game ball can easily flow in. It becomes possible to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. In addition, an upper prize port switch 38a (see FIG. 7) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper prize port is arranged inside the upper prize port (winning area).

  Further, below the ordinary variable winning device 37, a second special variable winning device (second large winning port, Shimo University) that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure display game. A prize opening 39 is provided.

  The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing member 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the state is converted from a closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variable winning device 39 includes, for example, a lower special prize opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing member 39c that is driven by a lower special prize opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 7) as a driving device. During the first special gaming state based on the big hit and the second special gaming state based on the small hit), the inflow of the game ball into the lower big prize opening is changed by changing the lower big prize opening from the closed state to the opened state. It is made easy and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a lower large prize opening switch 39a (see FIG. 7) is provided inside the lower big prize opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower big prize opening.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two lower major prize opening switches 39a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the lower major prize opening is detected by any of the lower major prize opening switches 39a. In this way, by providing a plurality of lower prize winning port switches 39a, it is possible to quickly detect game balls that have flowed into the lower prize winning opening. In the special gaming state, one of the first special variable winning device 38 and the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. Which one is released depends on the result mode of the special figure display game (special result). Determined by.

  Also, below the second special variable winning device 39, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like. Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), a special figure fluctuation display game, a special figure fluctuation display game, and a special figure start gate 34 that form a special figure fluctuation display game are awarded. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game as a trigger and displaying various information.

  The collective display 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 fluctuation display for a special figure 1 fluctuation display game constituted by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Special figure 2 display for game (second special figure fluctuation display section) 52 and special figure 1 hold display for notification of the start memory number of special figure 1 fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, special figure 2 fluctuation And a special figure 2 holding display for notifying the start memory number of the display game.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 has a round display that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is opened and closed) as various display units constituted by LED lamps. And a first game state display unit for notifying whether the time is in a short time state (during normal power support or in a specific game state). In addition, a third game state display unit (third game state display, probability state display unit) is provided for displaying that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Further, the collective display device 50 is provided with a general map display for a general map change display game and a general map hold display for informing the start memory number of the general map display game.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, for example, while the fluctuation display game is being executed, that is, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed in the display device 41 or the second display device 520. While it is, the center segment blinks to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game in the special figure 1 display 51, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked in addition to the central segment. The fact that it is changing is displayed so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. Moreover, you may display that it is changing by displaying sequentially the some identification information (special figure, special symbol) for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode being turned on as the winning result mode (special result mode).

  FIG. 3 shows the probability of big hits and small hits, the distribution probability of the big hit type when winning the big hit, and the distribution probability of the big hit type when winning the small hit. The big hit is a special result (first special result) accompanied by the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result (second special result) not accompanied by the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state is generated and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is set (the consecutive accessory operating device is operated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  The jackpot probability, which is the probability of being a big hit (first special result), is common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and the probabilities in the normal gaming state which is the low probability state and the specific gaming state which is the high probability state are respectively illustrated. The probability is as shown in 3 (a). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, after the special gaming state (first special gaming state) based on the big hit, it becomes a high probability state, and when a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 50 times), the low probability state is achieved. It is comprised so that it may become. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of either the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both are in a high probability state.

  The small hit probability, which is the probability of a small hit (second special result), is as shown in FIG. This small hit probability is higher in special figure 2 than in special figure 1. Thus, the special figure 2 variable display game is more advantageous for the player than the special figure 1 variable display game. The small hit probability is always constant regardless of the gaming state and the big hit probability. In the lottery for the big hit and the small hit, the big hit and the small hit do not overlap.

  FIG. 3 (c) shows the types of jackpots that can be selected in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the special variable winning devices and distribution probabilities that are released for each jackpot type, and FIG. 1 and 2 show the types of small hits that can be selected, the special variable winning device that is opened for each type of small hit, the opening time, the number of times of opening, and the distribution probability. It should be noted that the 2R probability variation D1 in the special figure 2 can hardly be expected, but since it is a big hit, the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state is set to 50 again. In the special game state based on the 2R probability variation D1, an effect is provided such that the number of games that can be executed in a high probability state is added.

  4 to 6 show variation patterns of the special map variation display game. FIG. 4 shows the contents of a variation pattern table in which the types and variation rates of variation patterns of the special figure 1 variation display game in the normal gaming state (low probability state) are defined.

  FIG. 4 (a) shows a variation pattern table used when the result is out of order and the first start memory number at the start of the special FIG. 1 variation display game is 1 to 3. In addition, although it has described with the hold 0-3, the hold 0 here is a case where the first start memory number at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game is 1, and the first start memory is concerned. Means a case where the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is generated in a state where it is not executed. The hold 1 here is a case where the first start memory number at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game is 1, and the first start memory is stored when the special figure 1 variable display game is executed. It means the case that occurred in the state. The holdings 2 to 4 only mean that the first starting memory numbers at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game are 2 to 4, respectively.

  In addition, when the first start memory number is 4, the selectivity of 3000 m or 7000 ms without reach, which is a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time, is set higher than the case shown in FIG. The selection rate of the long time variation pattern is set to be lower than that shown in FIG.

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

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

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  FIG. 4B shows a fluctuation pattern table used when the result is a big hit (first special result) in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. In the case of a big hit, the variation pattern is selected regardless of the first start memory number. Also, in the case of a big hit, the reach state is always set. FIG. 4C shows a fluctuation pattern table used when the result is a small hit (second special result) in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. The case of the small hit is the same as the case of the big hit, and the variation pattern is selected regardless of the first start memory number. In addition, in the case of a small hit, a reach state is always set.

  FIG. 5 shows the contents of the variation pattern table in which the types and variation rates of variation patterns of the special figure 2 variation display game in the normal gaming state (low probability state) are defined. FIG. 5 (a) shows a case where the result is out of order and the case of hold 0, that is, the case where the second start memory number at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game is 1, and the second The start memory shows a variation pattern table used when the special figure 2 variation display game is not executed. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display game started as the hold 0 may be referred to as the first fluctuation special figure fluctuation display game.

  In this case, a variation pattern of no reach, N reach, or SP1 to SP3 reach can be selected as the variation pattern, but the variation time of each variation pattern is 300,000 ms (5 minutes). FIG. 5B shows a fluctuation pattern table used when the result is a big hit (first special result) in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game and the hold is 0, and FIG. Shows a variation pattern table used when the result is a small hit (second special result) in the special figure 2 variation display game and the hold is 0.

  In either case, the reach state is always reached. Moreover, the fluctuation time of all the fluctuation patterns is 300000 ms (5 minutes). That is, for the special variation 2 display game of the first variation, the variation time is set to 300000 ms (5 minutes) regardless of the result or variation pattern. This variation time is longer than 60000 ms (1 minute), which is the variation time of the normal variation display game in the normal gaming state (low probability state).

  FIGS. 5D to 5F show the variation pattern tables used in the case of reservations 1 to 4. FIG. Here, the hold 1 is a case where the second start memory number at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game is 1, and the second start memory is stored when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. It means the case that occurred in the state. The holdings 2 to 4 only mean that the second start memory numbers at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game are 2 to 4, respectively.

  In this case, the variation time is set to either 3000 ms or 5000 ms. That is, for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game which is not the first fluctuation, the fluctuation time is set to 3000 ms or 5000 ms regardless of the result or the fluctuation pattern. This variation time is shorter than 60000 ms (1 minute), which is the variation time of the normal variation display game in the normal gaming state (low probability state).

  FIG. 6 shows the contents of a variation pattern table in which the types and variation rates of variation patterns in a specific gaming state (high probability state) are defined. A common variation pattern table is used for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  FIG. 6A shows a variation pattern table used when the result is out of order and the corresponding special figure variation display game start memory number is 1 to 3 (holding 0 to 3). Indicated. When the starting memory number is 4 (hold 4), the selection rate of 1000 m without reach or 2000 ms, which is a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time, is set higher than the case shown in FIG. The selection rate of the variation pattern with a long variation time other than that is set to be lower than that shown in FIG. FIGS. 6B and 6C show a variation pattern table used when the result is a big hit (first special result) and a variation pattern used when the result is a small hit (second special result). Shown table. In the case of big hit or small hit, the variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of starting memories.

  From the above, the special results include the first special result (big hit) that can generate the first special game state and the second special game that has a lower game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state. The second special result (small hit) that can generate the state is included.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game. Further, when the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a decoration special figure fluctuation display game. Further, when the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a hit (special result). In addition, when the first special gaming state that is a special gaming state based on the big hit and the second special gaming state that is a special gaming state based on the small hit are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special gaming state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the general winning opening 35, the first start winning opening 36, wins the normal variation winning device 37, the first special variation winning device 38 or the second special variation winning device 39, or flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area 32. The Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first start winning opening 36, the ordinary variable winning apparatus 37, the first special variable winning apparatus 38, or the second special variable winning apparatus 39, the type of the winning opening that is won is determined. A number of prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 7) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

  A winning ball to the first starting winning opening 36 is detected as a starting winning ball of the special FIG. 1 variable display game by a start opening 1 switch 36a provided therein, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) Is stored in the limit. When the game ball wins the first start winning slot 36 in a state where the special figure 1 variable display game can be started and the first start memory number is 0, the first start memory is generated with the start right. Is stored, the first start memory number is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is immediately started based on the first start memory. At this time, the first start memory number is decremented by 1. . On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variable display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure 1 variable display game has already been played and the special figure 1 variable display game has not ended or is in a special gaming state In addition, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 36, if the first start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the first start memory number is incremented by 1 and one first start memory is stored. . When the first start memory number becomes 1 or more, the special figure 1 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure 1 variable display game ends or the special game state ends). The start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the stored first start memory.

  The winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is detected as the starting winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game by the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. In the state where the special figure 2 variable display game can be started, if there is a winning in the normal variable winning device 37, the special figure 2 variable display game is immediately executed based on the winning. Also, when the special figure 2 variable display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure 2 variable display game has already been played and the special figure 2 variable display game has not ended, or when the special game state has been entered. In addition, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 37, if the second start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the second start memory number is incremented by 1 and one second start memory is stored. When the second start memory number becomes 1 or more, the special figure 2 variable display game can be started (the previous special figure 2 variable display game ends or the special game state ends). The start memory number is decremented by 1, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started based on the stored second start memory.

  Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 7). Is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times for each of the first start memory and the second start memory). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 of the collective display device 50, and the display device 41 and the second display device of the center case 40. Also at 520, it is displayed as a decoration special figure start memory display.

  Based on the first start memory, the game control device 100 plays the special figure 1 variation display game with the special figure 1 display 51 (first variation display device), and based on the second start memory, the special figure 2 display A special figure 2 variable display game is played at 52 (second variable display device). The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be executed at the same time. While one of the special figure fluctuation display games is being executed, the other special figure fluctuation display game has a special result (big hit or small hit). If it becomes, the one special figure variation display game is ended as a result other than the special result (out-of-order result).

  In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after performing the variable display in the display manner as described above, the predetermined result manner is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (a big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special gaming state (so-called big hit state). In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, a special result form (small hit result form) in which the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result. It becomes a small hit and becomes the second special gaming state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 serves as a first fluctuation display means capable of displaying a first fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game) based on winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 36. The special figure 2 display 52 serves as a second fluctuation display means capable of displaying a second fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game) based on the winning of a game ball to the normal fluctuation winning device 37.

  In response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device (image display device) 41 or the second display device 520 has a plurality of types of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, characters). A decorative special figure change display game for changing and displaying symbols and the like is executed. The decoration special figure fluctuation display game includes a decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and a decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Then, a variation display is performed in accordance with the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and a display corresponding to the result is performed with the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special diagram variation display game.

  That is, the display device 41 and the second display device 520 display the decoration identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). A decoration variation display means capable of displaying a decoration variation display game (decoration special map variation display game) to be performed. In addition, although a separate display device is used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, even if both decorative special figure variable display games are displayed on one display device. good. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 or the second display device 520.

  Then, when a big hit occurs and a special gaming state is reached, the first special variation winning device 38 or the second special variation winning device 39 is opened. After the special gaming state based on the big hit, the specific gaming state is a high probability state. In this specific gaming state, the probability of a winning result in the special figure variation display game is a high probability state that is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of either the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both are in a high probability state.

  Further, in the specific gaming state, the time is shortened to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. At this time, in the short state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the second operation state. In the second operation state, control is performed such that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than that in the first operation state, which is the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 in the normal gaming state. .

  In this embodiment, in the first operation state, the probability (usual probability) of the hitting result (specific result) of the normal fluctuation display game is 51/256, and the execution time of the normal fluctuation display game is The (normal map fluctuation time) is 60000 ms (1 minute), and when the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit result, the opening mode of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is 2000 ms × 1 time. In the case of the second operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (the normal map probability) is 255/256, and the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is It is 1000 ms (1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 when the normal game display game is the winning result is 2000 ms × 3 times.

  In the second operation state, the normal time per unit time is changed by changing one or more of the normal map change time, the release mode, the normal map probability, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game. The time for changing the state of the variable winning device 37 to the open state is extended from that in the first operation state. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of second operation states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a win, you may make it select an open mode from several open modes. In this case, you may vary the selection probability of each open mode. Further, the high probability state and the second operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  The game control device 100 controls the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a general-purpose variable display game execution control means for performing execution control of a general-purpose variable display game that displays a plurality of common-map identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a specific result. In addition, the game control device 100 is either the first operation state or the second operation state in which the time during which the game control device 100 is converted to the open state is longer than the first operation state. The operation state control means for controlling the operation state.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (big hit or small hit) or off) or the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure changing display game as the current gaming state. State), the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state (whether or not the second operation state (general power support state)), the number of starting memories, etc., among the plurality of variation pattern tables Then, any one variation pattern table is selected and acquired. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36 a in the first starting winning award port 36, and a starting port 2 switch in the normal variation winning device 37. 37a, a gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, a prize opening switch 35a, an upper big prize opening switch 38a of the first special variable prize winning device 38, and a lower big prize opening switch 39a of the second special variable prize winning device 39. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. ing. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the upper large winning port switch 38a, and the lower large winning port switch 39a are the first detection signals. 2 is input to the input port 123. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

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

  As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

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

  In addition, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (upper large prize opening solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the first special variable winning device 38, and a solenoid (lower large winning opening) for opening the second special variable winning device 39. Solenoid) 39b and a second output port 134 for outputting opening / closing data of a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is provided. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  Further, the output unit 130 has a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information (one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, three jackpot signals and four jackpot signals) to the external information terminal board 71. Is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132. That is, the game control device 100 serves as output means for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the upper prize winning solenoid 38b, the lower prize winning solenoid 39b, and the general electric solenoid 37c outputted from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. Output from the first driver (drive circuit) 138a, the second driver 138b, which outputs the segment line on / off drive signal on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the fourth output port 136 External information terminal board for supplying external information signals from the third driver 138c for outputting the digit line on / off drive signal of the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 to be supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137 A fourth driver 138d for outputting to 71 is provided.

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

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

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 450. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 450 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the winning port switch 35a, and the upper prize port switch 38a. The lower prize winning opening switch 39a is provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and a second display device 520 provided on the information display device 500. A panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the display unit 521, and a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the glass frame 15. Drive control of a board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances effect effect in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41, an information display device 500, etc.) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device is provided. good.

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

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

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

  In these control circuits, on the basis of the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the first start winning port 36, the random number for jackpot determination of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted. The first start memory is stored in the RAM 111C. The random number value for determining the big hit in the first start-up memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the hit or variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game is performed. Also, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, the random number for determining the big hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 111C for the second start. Memorize the memory. The random number value for determining the big hit in the second start-up memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a hit or variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control unit 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the start winning area (the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning apparatus 37). Make.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 or the second display device 520 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Further, the effect control device 300 controls the setting of the effect state, the output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, the light emission of various LEDs, and the operation of the second display device 520 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Perform processing. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, and also displays the special game. Performs processing to generate a state. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, can open the opening / closing member 38c of the first special variable prize winning device 38 by the top big prize opening solenoid 38b and allow the game ball to flow into the top big prize opening. Control. Alternatively, the opening / closing member 39c of the second special variable prize-winning device 39 is opened by the lower big prize winning solenoid 39b, and control is performed to allow the game ball to flow into the lower big prize winning opening.

  Then, the special winning opening is opened until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the special winning opening or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening. Opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a specific game state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This specific game state is a high-probability state and a short-time state (a general electric power support state). Only one of the high probability state and the short time state may be generated, or none may be generated (low probability state and no short time state).

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, a stack pointer which is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs after a process for prohibiting an interrupt (step X1) is performed. A stack pointer setting process (step X2) is set. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step X4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step X5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step X6), and a process for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step X7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up and a command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

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

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

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps X8 to X12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to check is set (step X8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (Step X9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step X8 (step X10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step X10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X9). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step X10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, it waits for the power to the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

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

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step X9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step X12). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step X12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step X8). When the value of the timer is 0 (step X12; Y), that is, when the standby time has ended, access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step X13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step X14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step X15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step X16).

  When the initialization switch is OFF (step X16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step X17). If so (step X17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step X19). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step X20). If the checksums match (step X20; Y), the process proceeds to step X21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step X16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X17; N or step X18; N) If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step X20; N), the process proceeds to step X23 in FIG. 10 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

  In step X21 of FIG. 10, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step X21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal flag area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

  Thereafter, a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special figure status prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X22). Proceed to X28. In this embodiment, in step X22, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. As for the screen designation command, if both special figure 1 and special figure 2 are in normal processing, which will be described later, that is, if the special figure variation display game is neither being executed nor being in a special game state, the customer is waiting. Send a waiting demo screen command, otherwise send a recovery screen command. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step X16, X17, X18, X20 to step X23, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step X23), and all the areas including the busy signal flag area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step X24), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step X25). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X26). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. Then, the RAM initialization command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X27), and the process proceeds to step X28. In the case of the present embodiment, in step X27, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are displayed. And a plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  In step X28, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step X28, a process for setting the activation of the random number generation circuit is performed (step X29). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit pattern of the special figure) An initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM (step X30), and an interrupt is permitted (step X31). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step X32) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the small hit symbol random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated by a random number generation circuit. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. It is a “low speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle. The big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number employ a so-called “initial value changing method” in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step X32, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to check is set (step X33). It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step X34). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step X34; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step X32). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step X32) (step X31), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step X32 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X34; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step X33 (step X35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step X35; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X34). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step X35; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step X36), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step X37) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step X38), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step X39). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X40) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step X41), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X42) ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. That is, an interrupt routine started at a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step X101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X102). At Step X102, the same processing as Step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step X103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, output processing (step X104) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (upper large winning opening solenoid 38b, lower large winning opening solenoid 39b) is performed based on output data set in various processes. In addition, when the signal for stopping the firing is output in step X5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step X105), a random number update process 1 (step X106), and a random number update process 2 (step X107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the upper large winning port switch 38a, and the lower large winning port switch 39a, and error monitoring. A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step X108) for performing (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed.

  Next, a start port switch monitoring process (step X109) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning port 36 and the normal variation winning device 37. And the special figure 1 game process (step X110) which performs the process regarding a special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and the special figure 2 game process (step X111) which performs the process regarding a special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step X112) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display games and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step X113) that performs processing to check whether there is an abnormality by checking the detection signal from the board, and board fraud that performs processing to check the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality A monitoring process (step X114) is performed. Further, external information editing processing (step X115) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, general game processing (step X116) for processing related to the normal variation display game is performed, and timer interrupt processing is performed. Exit.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

  In this embodiment, “preparation” means setting a value in a register, but is not limited to this, and a value may be set in an RWM or other memory. In addition, as information about the unused bit data and the bit data to be inverted, information prepared for each input port is used.

[Prize mouth switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 12 shows a winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step X107) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). In this winning opening switch / status monitoring process, first, the winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one upper large winning opening switch 38a in the upper large winning opening (first special variable winning apparatus 38) is prepared (step X301). The illegal & winning monitoring process (step X302) for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening even though the big winning opening is not open and detecting a normal winning is executed.

  The winning mouth monitoring table (illegal monitoring table) includes a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether or not there is an input to the target switch, a lower address of fraud monitoring information, a lower address of the illegal winning number area, and an illegal winning error. Information of a notification command, an illegal winning number upper limit (number of fraud occurrence determination), an address of a winning mouth switch table, and notification timer update information (permission / update) is defined. The winning opening switch table defines information on the number of monitoring repetitions (the number of switches), monitoring switch bits, the winning counter area 1 address, and the winning counter area 2 address. These fraud monitoring tables and winning tables are prepared according to each switch to be monitored.

  Thereafter, a winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other lower large winning opening switch 39a in the lower large winning opening (second special variable winning apparatus 39) is prepared (step X303), and it is monitored whether there is an illegal winning. A fraud & winning monitoring process (step X304) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Next, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the ordinary electric power system is prepared (step X305), and an illegal & winning monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning and detecting a normal winning. (Step X306) is executed.

  Then, a winning opening monitoring table is prepared for a winning opening switch (in this case, the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) which can always be won (step X307), and the winning number counter is updated to update the winning number. Processing (step X308) is performed. Next, a status scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals whose status is to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step X309). This state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step X310). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step X311) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

  By referring to the state scan counter value in the gaming machine state monitoring table 1, when the state scan counter value is 0, the state monitoring based on the abnormality detection signal 1 output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like can be performed. When the value of the state scan counter is set to 1, monitoring of the state based on the chute ball break switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is 2, state monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 3, state monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set.

  Next, the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step X312). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step X313) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

  By referring to the state scan counter value in the gaming machine state monitoring table 2, when the state scan counter value is 0, state monitoring based on a signal output from the glass frame open detection switch is set, and state scanning is performed. When the value of the counter is 1, the state monitoring based on the signal output from the front frame open detection switch is set. When the value of the state scan counter is 2, the state monitoring based on the frame radio wave improper signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 3, the state monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is 0 (step X314). If the value of the error scan counter is not 0 (step X314; N), the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is terminated. In this case, there is no state monitoring target in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 referred to next. If the value of the error scan counter is 0 (step X314; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step X315), and a gaming machine state check is performed to determine whether an error has occurred or not. Processing (step X316) is performed.

  By referring to the state scan counter value in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3, when the state scan counter value is 0, state monitoring based on the abnormality detection signal 2 output due to occurrence of disconnection of the connector of the switch or the like can be performed. Is set. The gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is not defined when the state scan counter is 1 to 3.

  Thereafter, a payout busy signal check process (step X317) for setting a busy signal flag based on a payout busy signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can start payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is ended. To do. Note that the processing from step X315 to X317 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is 0, so that it is executed at a rate of once every four timer interrupts. That is, when the timer interruption is performed every 4 ms, the processing from step X315 to X317 is performed every 16 ms.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step X109) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a start port 1 (first start winning port 36) winning monitor table is prepared (step X485), and a hard random number acquisition process is performed (step X486). Then, it is determined whether or not there is information on a start opening winning set that is set when a big hit random number is acquired based on winning in the first start winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition process (step X487).

  If the information on the presence of the start opening prize is not set based on the winning at the first start winning opening 36 (step X487; N), the process proceeds to step X494. In this case, no start opening information is set. On the other hand, when the information on the presence of the start opening is set based on the winning at the first start winning opening 36 (step X487; Y), a table for setting the information on hold by the start opening 1 is prepared (step X492). Then, a special figure starting port switch common process is performed (step X493).

  Next, a winning opening monitoring table is prepared for the start port 2 (ordinary variation winning device 37) (step X494), hard random number acquisition processing is performed (step X495), and a big hit random number is acquired based on winning in the ordinary variation winning device 37 In step X496, it is determined whether there is information on whether there is a start opening winning set.

  When the start opening prize present information is not set based on winning in the normal variation winning apparatus 37 (step X496; N), the start opening switch monitoring process is terminated. In this case, no start opening information is set. On the other hand, when the start opening winning presence information is set based on the winning to the normal variation winning device 37 (step X496; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary varying winning device 37) is in operation, that is, It is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step X497). When the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step X497; Y), The process proceeds to step X499. On the other hand, if the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step X497; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric fraud has occurred (step X498).

  In step X498, it is determined that fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (for example, 5). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step X498 that an ordinary power fraud has occurred (step X498; Y), the process proceeds to step X501. Also, if it is determined that the ordinary electric power fraud has not occurred (step X498; N), a table for setting the hold information by the second starting port (ordinary variable prize winning device 37) is prepared (step X499), and the special figure is started. After the mouth switch common processing (step X500) is performed, the start port switch monitoring processing is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special-purpose start port switch common process (steps X493, X500, and X509) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is obtained from the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count that is the output count to the external management device is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step X523). ).

  If the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output count area of the RWM (step X524), and the process proceeds to step X525. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows, so that it is not saved.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step X525). When the number of special figure hold to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; Y), update the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 or number 2) (+1) ( Step X526), a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step X527), and a production command setting process (step X528) is performed, and the target start opening prize flag is set. Is saved (step X529).

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure hold is calculated (step X530), and the big hit random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing in steps X486, X495, and X502 is calculated as RWM. Are saved in the big hit random number storage area (step X531). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step X532), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).

  Next, the variation pattern random numbers (in the present embodiment, variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3) are saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step X534). Then, a small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (step X535), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X536). Thereafter, a special figure hold information determination process (step X537) which is a pre-read process is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the first start winning prize port 36 and the normal variable winning prize device 37, and executes the right to execute the variable display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as the starting storage. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) is a first random number value extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 36 which is the starting opening of FIG. The first starting storage means for storing the starting memory is used, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 which is the starting opening of FIG. Second start storage means for storing the start memory is provided.

  In addition to the various random numbers, information on whether or not the generation of the start memory is executing the corresponding special figure variation display game is also stored as the start memory. Based on this information, it is possible to determine whether to hold as hold 0 or hold 1 when the special figure variation display game is started with the start memory number being 1.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
FIG. 15 shows the special figure hold information determination process (step X537) in the above-mentioned special figure start port switch common process. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the special figure start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory. In the special figure hold information determination process, first, a big hit determination process is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not (step X543). If the determination result is a big hit (step X544; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table is set (step X545), and stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared big hit symbol random number is acquired (step X546). A pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (step X551).

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step X544; N), a small hit determination process is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not (step X547). ). If the determination result is a small hit (step X548; Y), stop symbol information for small hit is set (step X549), and a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (step X551). If the determination result is not a small hit (step X548; N), the stop symbol information for the outage is set (step X550), and a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (step X551).

  After preparing a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information (step X551), an effect command setting process is performed (step X552). Next, a special figure information setting process (step X553) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed. Perform (Step X554).

  Then, a prefetch variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number representing the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X555), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step X556), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step X553 and the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process in step X554 are special figure 1 special process 1 special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 normal process special figure 2 fluctuation start process. This is similar to the processing executed at the start of the variable display game.

  Through the above processing, the prefetch stop pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory, and the prefetch variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory. Is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information (whether big hit or small hit or the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the special figure start memory is displayed on the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 or the second display device 520, the special figure variation display game. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing.

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

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 16 shows the special FIG. 1 game process (step X110) in the above-described timer interrupt process. In the special figure 1 game process, the whole process related to the special figure 1 variable display game is controlled and the display of the special figure 1 is set. In the special figure 1 game process, first, during the special game state that is executed based on whether the special figure 2 big hit / small hit is in effect, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit or small hit. Is determined (step Y101).

  If the special figure 2 is not in big hit / small hit (step Y101; N), a big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed (step Y102), and if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y103). ). If the big hit / small hit shown in FIG. 2 is in effect (step Y101; Y), the process proceeds to step Y103.

  In the big prize opening switch monitoring process, the game balls of the upper big prize opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable prize winning device 38 and the lower big prize port switch 39a provided in the second special variable prize winning device 39 are played. A process for monitoring detection is performed. In the special figure 1 game processing, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for a special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit. For the special game state executed based on the game result being a big hit or a small hit, a special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104). If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y104; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y119, and the subsequent processing is performed. Further, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the process branches to the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step Y105). Then, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired using the table (step Y106), and a subroutine call is made with the special figure 1 game process number (step Y107).

  If the special figure 1 game process number is “0” in step Y107, the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the effect setting, 1 Special processing (step Y108) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation is performed (step Y108). When the special figure 1 game process number is “1” in step Y107, the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 1 and setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display process is shown. One fluctuation processing (step Y109) is performed.

  In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit, A special figure 1 in-display process (step Y110) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big winning opening, updating of the number of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step Y111) to be performed is performed. If the special figure 1 game process number is “4” in step Y107, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if the final round is a final round, A special winning opening opening process (step Y112) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

  In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening or the special figure 1 A big winning opening remaining ball process (step Y113) for setting information necessary for the big hit end process is performed. In step Y107, if the special figure 1 game process number is "6", special figure 1 big hit end process (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 normal process (step Y108). I do.

  In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "7", to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big prize opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting process. The small hitting fanfare process (step Y115) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “8”, a small hitting process (step Y116) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like is performed. Do.

  In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining ball processing (step Y117) for setting information necessary for processing is performed. If the special figure 1 game process number is “10” in step Y107, special figure 1 small hit end processing (step Y118) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process is performed.

  After that, a special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling fluctuations of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (step Y119), and a symbol fluctuation control process (step Y120) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. FIG. 1 ends the game process. This special figure 1 game process performs a series of execution control related to the first fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game).

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 game process (step X111) in the timer interrupt process described above. In the special figure 2 game process, the whole process related to the special figure 2 variable display game is controlled and the display of the special figure 2 is set. The special figure 2 game process basically performs the same process as the special figure 1 game process described above for the special figure 2.

  In this special figure 2 game process, first, during the special game state which is executed based on whether the special figure 1 big hit / small hit is in effect, that is, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit or small hit. Is determined (step Y131). Then, if the special figure 1 is not big hit / small hit (step Y131; N), the big prize opening switch monitoring process is performed (step Y132), and if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated ( Step Y133). Further, when the big hit / small hit shown in FIG. 1 is in progress (step Y131; Y), the process proceeds to step Y133.

  In the big prize opening switch monitoring process, the game balls of the upper big prize opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable prize winning device 38 and the lower big prize port switch 39a provided in the second special variable prize winning device 39 are played. A process for monitoring detection is performed. In the special figure 2 game process, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit. For the special game state executed based on the game result being a big hit or a small hit, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-described special figure 1 game process.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134). If the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y134; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step Y152 to perform the subsequent processing. Further, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the process branches to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number. The special figure 2 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step Y136). Then, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is obtained using the table (step Y137), and a subroutine call is made with the special figure 2 game process number (step Y138).

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “0” at step Y138, the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the effect setting, 2 Special processing (step Y139) for performing setting of information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation is performed (step Y139). When the special figure 2 game process number is “1” in step Y138, the special figure for setting the stop display time of special figure 2, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display process, etc. 2. Processing during fluctuation (step Y140) is performed.

  In step Y138, if the special figure 2 game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type, A special figure 2 display process (step Y141) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “3” in step Y138, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step Y142) to be performed is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “4” in step Y138, an interval command is set if the big win round is not the final round, while an ending command is set if it is the final round, A special winning opening opening process (step Y143) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

  In step Y138, if the special figure 2 game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, or special figure 2 The big winning opening remaining ball process (step Y144) for setting information necessary for the big hit end process is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “6” in step Y138, the special figure 2 big hit end process (step Y145) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process (step Y139) is performed. I do.

  In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game process number is “7”, to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the mid-small process The small hitting fanfare process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “8” at step Y138, the small hitting process (step Y147) for setting the ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, and the like is performed. Do.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is “9” in step Y138, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining sphere process (step Y148) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. If the special figure 2 game process number is “10” in step Y138, special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y149) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 ordinary process is performed.

  After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (step Y152), and the symbol fluctuation control process (step Y153) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. FIG. 2 ends the game process. This special figure 2 game process performs a series of execution control related to the second fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). The above special figure 2 game process basically performs the same process as the above special figure 1 game process for special figure 2, and in the following description, the special figure 1 game process and the special figure 2 game process will be described. The corresponding processing will be described in parallel.

[Special Figure 1 Normal Processing]
FIG. 18 shows the special figure 1 routine process (step Y108) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can be changed (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 in this determination can start fluctuation is that it is not from the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 variable display game that is a big hit or the small hit to the end of the special gaming state. In addition, while the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed or during the special game state based on the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the fluctuation cannot be started, but in this case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. Here, this need not be determined.

  When the special figure 1 is not ready to be changed (step Y201; N), the special figure 1 routine process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y217), and the special figure 1 routine process is terminated. Further, when the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step Y206).

  If the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y217. If the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (step Y206; N), a variation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y208). Thereafter, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process for setting information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed (step Y209), and a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step Y210). Then, an effect command setting process is performed (step Y211). At the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure hold number command (step Y210), the special figure 1 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the current special figure 1 hold is held. The number-of-holds command corresponding to the special figure 1 number of reserves minus 1 is prepared.

  Next, the special figure status area is set (information addition) during special figure 1 fluctuation (step Y212). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure variation display game, and any one of 0 to 5 is set. The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 fluctuation display game nor the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed, the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed, Special figure status 2 shows a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. Further, special figure status 3 shows a state in which both the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are executed, and special figure status 4 is a first special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a big hit. The special figure status 5 indicates the second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on the small hit. Here, since the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is started, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status.

  Next, it is determined whether the high probability state is being reached (step Y213). And when it is in a high probability state (step Y213; Y), it transfers to step Y216. If not in the high probability state (step Y213; N), it is determined whether the high probability final variation is in progress (step Y214). High probability final variation means that the special figure variation display game is being executed (including the stop time) for a predetermined number of times (here, the 50th time) since the end of the first special gaming state. The last special figure change display game that has been executed is being executed.

  When the high-probability final change is being performed (step Y214; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. If the high probability final fluctuation is not in progress (step Y214; N), the special figure 1 fluctuation check flag is set (step Y215). That is, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is started in a low probability state, the special figure 1 fluctuation check flag is set. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting process is performed (step Y216), and the special figure 1 routine process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Regular Processing]
FIG. 19 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y139) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 ordinary process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to change (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 in this determination can start fluctuation is that it is not from the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 variable display game, which is a big hit or small hit, to the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or during the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, the fluctuation cannot be started, but in this case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. Here, this need not be determined.

  When the special figure 2 cannot be changed (step Y221; N), the special figure 2 ordinary process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y237), and the special figure 2 ordinary process is terminated. Further, when the special figure 2 can be changed (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is 0 (step Y222).

  If the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step Y222; N), a change start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y224). After that, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing for setting information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed (step Y225), and a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step Y226). Then, an effect command setting process is performed (step Y227). Note that the special figure 2 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game at the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure hold number command (step Y226), and the current special figure 2 hold is held. The number-of-holds command corresponding to the special figure 2 number-of-holds minus -1 is prepared.

  Next, a special figure status change is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y228). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. Then, it is determined whether the state is in a high probability state (step Y229). If the state is in a high probability state (step Y229; Y), the process proceeds to step Y232. If not in the high probability state (step Y229; N), it is determined whether the high probability final fluctuation is in progress (step Y230). High probability final variation means that the special figure variation display game is being executed (including the stop time) for a predetermined number of times (here, the 50th time) since the end of the first special gaming state. The last special figure change display game that has been executed is being executed.

  When the high-probability final change is being performed (step Y230; Y), the process proceeds to step Y232. If the high probability final variation is not being performed (step Y230; N), the special figure 2 variation check flag is set (step Y231). That is, the special figure 2 fluctuation check flag is set when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is started in a low probability state. Thereafter, the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process is performed (step Y232), and the special figure 2 ordinary process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step Y233). If the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step Y233; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is changing (step Y234). If the special figure 1 is not changing (step Y234; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y235). If not disclosed (step Y235; N), the customer waiting state is set. Performs processing related to settings. Also, when the special figure 1 holding number is not 0 (step Y233; N), when the special figure 1 is changing (step Y234; Y), or when the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y235; Y). Then, the process proceeds to step Y239.

  In the process for setting the customer waiting state, first, a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step Y236), and a customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y237). Command setting processing is performed (step Y238), and the process proceeds to step Y239. By setting the customer waiting demo command to correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens depending on the probability state.

  In addition, when the production control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the production control device 300 that does not have a backup function loses game state information, so that it is impossible to perform an appropriate production. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to produce an effect according to the gaming state from the reception of this command, and to transmit the probability information command based on the change of the gaming state. It becomes possible to return to the production according to the gaming state earlier than waiting.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be executed simultaneously, and the probability state may be changed by the processing for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Therefore, a variation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure variation display game is started (steps Y207 and Y223). Thereby, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the gaming state in the effect control device 300.

  In addition, since the variation start probability information command is transmitted each time the special figure variation display game is started, even when the production control device 300 is restarted, the production according to the gaming state is performed from the reception of this command. It is possible to return to the effect corresponding to the gaming state earlier than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the gaming state to be transmitted. In addition, you may make it include other information for returning to the production | presentation according to a game state, when the production | presentation control apparatus 300 restarts in a customer waiting demo command or a change start probability information command.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
FIG. 20 shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step Y209) in the special figure 1 ordinary process described above. This special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. First, a special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step Y241), and the result information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is out of place information. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y242) for setting the big hit information or the small hit information is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step Y243) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step Y244) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the fluctuation pattern setting of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set ( Step Y245).

  Thereafter, a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y246) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting process for setting information on the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. (Step Y247) is performed. By these processes, the corresponding variation pattern table is selected from the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 based on the gaming state, the result, and the start-up memory state, and the special figure 1 variation display game to be executed from now on. The result and variation pattern are determined. After that, a high probability variation frequency update process for managing the period of high probability state is performed (step Y248), and the special figure 1 variation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
FIG. 21 shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 ordinary process. This special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. First, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step Y261), and the result information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is out of place information. The big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y262) for setting the big hit information or the small hit information is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step Y263) related to the setting of the special symbol 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step Y264) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set ( Step Y265).

  After that, a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y266) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting process for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. (Step Y267) is performed. With these processes, the corresponding variation pattern table is selected from the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 based on the gaming state, the result, and the state of the start memory, and the special figure 2 variation display game to be executed from now on. The result and variation pattern are determined. After that, a high probability variation number update process for managing the period of high probability state is performed (step Y268), and the special figure 2 variation start process is terminated.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 22 shows the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y242) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. In the big hit flag 1 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step Y271), and deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step Y272). Next, a big hit random number is loaded and prepared from the RWM special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) (step Y273), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to zero. Note that for the number of holdings 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers or the like) about the special figure starting storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 2 which is a result of the big hit determination of the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is a big hit (step Y275), and if it is a big hit (step Y275; Y), the process proceeds to step Y279. To do. In other words, both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed simultaneously are prevented from being a big hit. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y275; N), a big hit determination process (step Y276) is performed to determine whether or not the acquired big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y276) is a big hit (step Y277; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y272 (step Y278). ), The big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y276) is not a big hit (step Y277; N), whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step Y279) is performed to determine whether or not.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y 279) is a small hit (step Y 280; Y), the small hit information is overwritten in the small hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y 271 and saved. (Step Y281), the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y279) is not the small hit (step Y280; N), the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area and the small hit flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 23 shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y262) in the above-described special figure 2 fluctuation start process. In the big hit flag 2 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the RWM special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (step Y293), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area is cleared to zero. Note that for the number of reservations 1 is an area for storing information (random number or the like) about the special figure starting storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 1 as a result of the big hit determination of the special figure 1 variable display game being executed is a big hit (step Y295), and if it is a big hit (step Y295; Y), the process proceeds to step Y299. To do. In other words, both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed simultaneously are prevented from being a big hit. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y295; N), a big hit determination process (step Y296) is performed for determining whether or not the acquired big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is a big hit (step Y297; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 2 area where the lost information is saved in step Y292 (step Y298). ), The big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is not a big hit (step Y297; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. A small hit determination process (step Y299) is performed.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is a small hit (step Y300; Y), the small hit information is overwritten on the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y291 and saved. (Step Y301), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is not a small hit (step Y300; N), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area and the small hit flag 2 area.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 24 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step Y243) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331). If the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331; Y), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (holding number 1) ) Is loaded with the jackpot symbol random number (step Y332). Next, the special symbol 1 big hit symbol table is set (step Y333), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol saving area (step Y334). The big hit type is selected by this processing. Note that the special figure 1 variable display game stop symbol is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 1 stop symbol area when a special result is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that the result is forcibly changed to the result.

  After that, a special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y335), a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol pattern area (step Y336). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special symbol 1 indicator 51) and 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 special figure 1 round number upper limit value information area (step Y337), and the big prize opening release information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. It is saved in the special figure 1 big prize opening release information area (step Y338). These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special gaming state. Then, a decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y346).

  On the other hand, if it is not big hit (step Y331; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step Y339), and if it is a small hit (step Y339; Y), the special figure 1 small hit symbol. A small hit design random number is loaded from the random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) (step Y340). Next, a special symbol 1 small hit symbol table is set (step Y341), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol saving area (step Y342). The small hit type is selected by this processing. Thereafter, a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol pattern area (step Y343), and a decorative special symbol 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y346).

  If the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step Y339; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol save area (step Y344), and the loss stop symbol pattern is stopped in the special symbol 1 stop. The design pattern area is saved (step Y345), and a decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y346). Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  Thereafter, the decoration special figure 1 command is saved in the decoration special figure 1 command area (step Y347), and an effect command setting process (step Y348) is performed. This decoration special figure 1 command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y349), and the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y350). The small symbol symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y351), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step Y263) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, the same process as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is performed on the special figure 2. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, it is first determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step Y361). If the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step Y361; Y), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (holding number 1) ) Is loaded with the jackpot symbol random number (step Y362). Next, the special figure 2 big hit symbol table is set (step Y363), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol saving area (step Y364). The big hit type is selected by this processing. Note that the special symbol 2 variable display game stop symbol is saved not in the special graphic 2 stop symbol area but in the special graphic 2 stop symbol save area when a special result is derived in the special graphic 1 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that the result is forcibly changed to the result.

  Thereafter, a special symbol 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y365), a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y366). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, special symbol 2 indicator 52) or a stop symbol on the second display device 520. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area (step Y367), and the big prize opening release information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. It is saved in the special figure 2 big prize opening release information area (step Y368). These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special gaming state. Then, a decoration special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y376).

  On the other hand, if it is not big hit (step Y361; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y369). If it is a small hit (step Y369; Y), the special figure 2 small hit symbol A small hit design random number is loaded from the random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) (step Y370). Next, a special symbol 2 small hit symbol table is set (step Y371), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol save area (step Y372). The small hit type is selected by this processing. Thereafter, a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y373), and a decorative special symbol 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y376).

  If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y369; N), the stop symbol number at the time of disconnection is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol saving area (step Y374), and the stop symbol pattern is stopped for the special symbol 2 stop. The design pattern area is saved (step Y375), and a special decoration figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y376). Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  Thereafter, the decoration special figure 2 command is saved in the decoration special figure 2 command area (step Y377), and an effect command setting process (step Y378) is performed. This decoration special figure 2 command is transmitted to the production control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y379), and the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y380). The 2 small hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y381), and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 can determine the result and variation mode information of the variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game) based on the start memory stored in the start storage means. Make a good decision. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. Examples include variable commands that contain information about patterns. It should be noted that the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as first variation display game execution control means capable of performing execution control of the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). Further, it can be said that the first variation display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the first variation display game from the entire special figure 1 game processing. Further, the game control device 100 serves as second variation display game execution control means capable of performing execution control of the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). Further, it can be said that the second variation display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the second variation display game from the entire special figure 2 game processing.

[High probability change count update processing]
FIG. 26 shows the high probability variation frequency update processing (steps Y248 and Y268) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process. In this high probability variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not a high probability is present (step Y581), and if not high probability (step Y581; N), the high probability variation number update process is terminated. When the probability is high (step Y581; Y), the high probability variation count for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the high probability state is updated by -1 (step Y582), and the high probability variation count is updated. Is determined to be 0 (step Y583).

  If the high probability variation number is not 0 (step Y583; N), that is, if the high probability state continues, the high probability variation number update process is terminated. When the number of high-probability fluctuations is 0 (step Y583; Y), that is, when the high-probability state is to be ended, signals relating to the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state are saved in the external information output data area (step Y584). . Here, the big hit 2 signal is set to be OFF. Further, a signal relating to the end of the high probability state and the short time state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y585). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is set to OFF, and the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal is set to OFF.

  Further, the low probability state and the number with no time saving are saved in the game state display number area (step Y586), and the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y587). Then, the high probability final variation flag corresponding to the symbol to start variation is set (step Y588), the ordinary low probability flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step Y589), and the high probability variation number update process is performed. finish.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the high probability state is set until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state is finished, but the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display are performed. Since the game can be executed at the same time, the high-probability variation number update process for managing the number of high-probability states is performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. If it is a gaming machine that does not execute one special figure fluctuation display game while the other special figure fluctuation display game is being executed as in the prior art, the probability state is not changed until the predetermined special figure fluctuation display game is finished. There is no problem if you change to a low probability state. However, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously as in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability state is set to a low probability at the end of the predetermined special figure variable display game. If the state is changed to the state, the determination is made with a high probability state even for the other special figure fluctuation display game started during the execution of the one special figure fluctuation display game, and the high probability over a predetermined number of times. The game can be executed in the state. Therefore, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously as in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, one special figure variable display game which is the predetermined number of times is displayed in a high probability state. After the determination, it is necessary to be in a low probability state before the start of the other special figure variation display game. Here, immediately after the start processing for one special figure variation display game which is the predetermined number of times is finished. It is possible to change to a low probability state.

  As described above, since the high probability variation number update process is performed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the last special figure fluctuation display game in which the lottery is performed in the high probability state is changed. The display is already in a low probability state. Therefore, if other processing is performed with reference to the actual probability state during the variation display of the special figure variation display game, the processing is performed as a low probability state, which may cause inconvenience. is there. Therefore, the special probability variation display game is set with a high probability final variation flag so that it can be handled as a game executed as a high probability state. In addition, the high probability final variation flag is information that can determine whether the last special diagram variation display game in which the lottery is performed in the high probability state is a special diagram 1 variation display game or a special diagram 2 variation display game. Is included.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuating Processing]
FIG. 27 shows the special figure 1 changing process (step Y109) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In the special figure 1 changing process, first, the symbol determination number of times of output is updated by +1 (step Y621), a command is loaded from the decoration special figure 1 command area and prepared (step Y622), and an effect command setting process is performed. Perform (step Y623).

  Next, a decoration special figure 1 stop command is prepared (step Y624), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y625). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there is a case where the game machine is forcibly stopped before the fluctuation time set at the start of the fluctuation, and therefore, when the fluctuation is stopped, a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the final variation has a high probability (step Y626). When the special figure 1 fluctuation display game has high probability final fluctuation, the high probability final fluctuation flag of special figure 1 is set. If the final variation is not a high probability (step Y626; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y627), and the process proceeds to step Y629. In the case of a high probability final change (step Y626; Y), the display time at the time of the high probability final change is set (step Y628), and the process proceeds to step Y629. Note that the display time (stop time) of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game set here is 600 ms in the case of outage, 2000 ms in the case of big hit, and 136 ms in the case of small hit if it is not a high probability final fluctuation. Display time is set. In the case of a high probability final variation, a display time of 2000 ms is set regardless of the result.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is out of order, that is, whether or not the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is out of place (step Y629). If the special figure 1 is out of place (step Y629; Y), the process proceeds to step Y644. If the special figure 1 is not out of place (step Y629; N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether the special figure 2 variable display game is also being executed (step Y630). Whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

  When the special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed (step Y630; Y), the process proceeds to step Y640. If the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step Y630; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 display process is being executed (step Y631). In other words, in this case, the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is forcibly stopped with the result of the detachment based on the special figure 1 variable display game having a special result. Note that even if the special figure 2 variable display game has already ended the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to forced stop.

  When the special figure 2 is being displayed (step Y631; Y), the process proceeds to step Y633. If the special figure 2 display processing is not in progress (step Y631; N), the symbol determination count output count is updated by +1 (step Y632), and the special figure 1 display time set above as the special figure 2 display time. A display time of +4 ms is set (step Y633). By setting the display time of the special figure 1 + the display time of 4 ms as the display time of the special figure 2, the display time of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 ends at the same time. Even when the special figure 2 variable display game is already in the display time, the display time is reset and the display time is newly started.

  Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y634), a command is loaded and prepared from the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y635), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y636). ). Thereafter, a decoration special figure 2 stop command is prepared (step Y637), an effect command setting process is performed (step Y638), and a special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 is performed (step Y639).

  Then, the command is loaded from the decoration special figure 1 command area and saved in the winning symbol command area (step Y640), whether the special figure 1 is a small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a small hit. Is determined (step Y641). If the special figure is a small hit (step Y641; Y), the process proceeds to step Y644. If the special figure 1 is not a small hit (step Y641; N), that is, if it is a big hit, information is loaded from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step Y642). ), Information is loaded from the special figure 1 large winning opening information area and saved in the large winning opening information area (step Y643).

  Thereafter, the information is loaded from the special figure 1 stop symbol saving area and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y644), and the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y645). The displaying process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuating Processing]
FIG. 28 shows the special figure 2 changing process (step Y140) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In the special figure 2 changing process, first, the symbol determination number of times output is updated by +1 (step Y651), a command is loaded from the special figure 2 command area and prepared (step Y652), and the effect command setting process is executed. Perform (step Y653).

  Next, a decoration special figure 2 stop command is prepared (step Y654), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y655). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the final variation has a high probability (step Y656). When the special figure 2 fluctuation display game has high probability final fluctuation, the high probability final fluctuation flag of special figure 2 is set.

  If the final variation is not a high probability (step Y656; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y657), and the process proceeds to step Y659. In the case of a high probability final variation (step Y656; Y), the display time at the time of the high probability final variation is set (step Y658), and the process proceeds to step Y659. Note that the display time (stop time) of the special figure 2 variable display game set here is 600 ms in the case of outage, 2000 ms in the case of big hit, and 136 ms in the case of small hit if it is not a high probability final change. Display time is set. In the case of a high probability final variation, a display time of 2000 ms is set regardless of the result.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is out of order, that is, whether or not the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is out of place (step Y659). When the special figure 2 is out of place (step Y659; Y), the process proceeds to step Y674. If the special figure 2 is not out of step (step Y659; N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether the special figure 1 variable display game is also being executed (step Y660). Whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

  When the special figure 1 variable display game is not being executed (step Y660; Y), the process proceeds to step Y670. When the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step Y660; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 display process is being executed (step Y661). That is, in this case, the special figure 1 variable display game that is being executed is forcibly stopped by the result of the detachment based on the fact that the special figure 2 variable display game has a special result. In addition, even if the special figure 1 variable display game has already ended the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to forced stop.

  When the special figure 1 display process is in progress (step Y661; Y), the process proceeds to step Y664. When the special figure 1 display process is not in progress (step Y661; N), the symbol determination number of times of output is updated by +1 (step Y662), and the process proceeds to step Y664.

  Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y664), the command is loaded from the special figure 1 command area and prepared (step Y665), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y666). ). Thereafter, a special decoration figure 1 stop command is prepared (step Y667), an effect command setting process is performed (step Y668), and a special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2 is performed (step Y669).

  Then, the command is loaded from the decoration special figure 2 command area and saved in the winning symbol command area (step Y670), whether the special figure 2 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit. Is determined (step Y671). If the special figure 2 is a small hit (step Y671; Y), the process proceeds to step Y674. If the special figure 2 is not a small hit (step Y671; N), that is, if it is a big hit, information is loaded from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step Y672). ), Information is loaded from the special figure 2 big prize opening information area and saved in the big prize opening information area (step Y673).

  Thereafter, the information is loaded from the special figure 2 stop symbol saving area and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y674), and the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y675). The displaying process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 display transition setting process 1]
FIG. 29 shows the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y645) in the special figure 1 changing process described above. In this special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1, first, a special figure 1 game process number “2” related to the special figure 1 display process is set (step Y681), and a process number is stored in the special figure 1 game process number area. Is saved (step Y682).

  Next, a signal related to the end of fluctuation in FIG. 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y683). Here, the special symbol 1 changing signal is set to OFF. Thereafter, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game in the special figure 1 display 51, a stop flag related to the variable stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y684). ), The special figure 1 changing process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Special figure 2 display transition setting process 1]
FIG. 30 shows the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y675) in the special figure 2 changing process described above. In the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1, first, a special figure 2 game process number “2” relating to the special figure 2 display process is set (step Y691), and a process number is stored in the special figure 2 game process number area. Is saved (step Y692).

  Next, a signal related to the end of fluctuation in FIG. 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y693). Here, the special symbol 2 changing signal is set to OFF. Thereafter, as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52, a stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y694). ), The special figure 2 changing process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Special figure 1 display transition setting process 2]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y669) in the special figure 2 changing process described above. In the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2, first, a special figure 1 game process number “2” related to the special figure 1 display process is set (step Y701), and a process number is stored in the special figure 1 game process number area. Is saved (step Y702).

  Next, a signal related to the end of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y703), and then, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 1 is displayed. The stop flag related to the change stop on the display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 change control flag area (step Y704).

  Up to this point, the process is the same as the above-described special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1, and hereinafter, information for setting a result of the deviation is set. First, the shift stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y705), and the special figure 1 round number upper limit value information area is cleared (step Y706).

  Next, the special figure 1 big opening opening information area is cleared (step Y707), the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step Y708), and the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step Y709). ). Then, the special figure 1 stop symbol save area is cleared (step Y710), the shift symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y711), and the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2 is finished. .

[Special figure 2 display transition setting process 2]
FIG. 32 shows special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y639) in the special figure 1 changing process described above. In the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2, first, a special figure 2 game process number "2" related to the special figure 2 display process is set (step Y721), and a process number is stored in the special figure 2 game process number area. Is saved (step Y722).

  Next, a signal relating to the end of the fluctuation in FIG. 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y723), and then, as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52, the special figure 2 is displayed. A stop flag related to the change stop on the display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 change control flag area (step Y724).

  Up to this point, the process is the same as the above-described special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1, and thereafter, setting of information for obtaining a result of losing is performed. First, the shift stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y725), and the special figure 2 round number upper limit value information area is cleared (step Y726).

  Next, the special figure 2 big winning opening information area is cleared (step Y727), the shift information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step Y728), and the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step Y729). ). Then, the special figure 2 stop symbol saving area is cleared (step Y730), the shift stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y731), and the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 is finished. .

  27 to 32, when one special figure fluctuation display game has a special result, the other special figure fluctuation display game is forcibly stopped by the result of detachment. That is, based on the special figure 1 variable display game having a special result, the special figure 2 variable display game is forcibly stopped by the result of detachment, and the special figure 2 variable display game is determined to have the special result. Based on this, the second end control process in which the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped by the result of the deviation is performed.

  From the above, the first variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) executes the second variation display game when the execution control of the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) is performed. When the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) for which execution control is performed by the control means (game control device 100) has a special result, the first variation display game for which execution control is performed Can be terminated as a result other than the special result, and the second variation display game execution control means is executed by the first variation display game execution control means when executing the execution control of the second variation display game. When the first variation display game being controlled has a special result, the second variation display game performing the execution control can be terminated as a result other than the special result. The Rukoto. As a result, when a special result is derived in one variation display game, the other variation display game can be forcibly stopped by the result, so that no trouble occurs even when simultaneous variation is performed. Can be.

[Special figure 1 display processing]
33 and 34 show the special figure 1 display process (step Y110) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In the special figure 1 display process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step Y751), and the small hit flag is set. One area is cleared (step Y752).

  Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step Y753), and the big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step Y754). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit information (step Y755). If it is not a big hit (step Y755; N), the process proceeds to step Y777. In the case of a big hit (step Y755; Y), a test signal related to the start of the special figure 1 variable display game big hit (special figure 1 big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory continuous operating device is activated) The medium signal is turned on and the signal per special symbol is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y756).

  Thereafter, a round number upper limit table is set (step Y759), and the round number upper limit value (16, 8, 4 or 2 in the case of this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained to obtain the round number upper limit value. Save in the area (step Y760). Further, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y761).

  Next, a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the special symbol 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the symbol symbol command area and prepared (step Y762), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y763). Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y764), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y765).

  Next, a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special winning opening information and the special figure display game is saved in the external information output data area (step Y766). In the present embodiment, in step Y766, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state. For example, a jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot type is a jackpot other than the 2R probability variation D1, and is ON when the jackpot type is the 2R probability variation D1 in the high probability state, and the 2R probability variation in the low probability state. When it is D1, it is turned OFF. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit type is a big hit other than the 2R probability variation D1, and is OFF when the 2R probability variation D1 in the high probability state, and the 2R probability variation in the low probability state. When it is D1, it is turned ON.

  Thereafter, a big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 ms, 3000 ms or 4 ms) corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step Y767), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y768). . Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit to open the top large winning opening (first special variable winning device 38) (step Y769).

  If it is a big hit to open the upper prize winning opening (step Y769; Y), the upper prize winning opening illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y770), and the illegal extra monitoring period flag is set in the upper winning prize illegal monitoring period flag area. Is saved (step Y771), and the process proceeds to step Y774. In addition, when it is not a big hit to open the upper big prize opening (step Y769; N), that is, when it is a big hit to open the lower big prize opening (second special variable prize winning device 39), the lower big prize opening illegal prize number area Is cleared (step Y772), the fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the lower large winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y773), and the process proceeds to step Y774.

  Next, 3 is set as the process number (step Y774) and saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y775). Furthermore, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step Y776) is performed, and the special figure 1 display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step Y755, if Special Figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y755; N), that is, if big hit flag 1 is out of place information, it is determined whether loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (small hit information). (Step Y777). If the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step Y777; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation, that is, whether it is the last special figure variation display game in which a lottery is performed in a high probability state. Determination is made (step Y778).

  If it is not the high probability final fluctuation (step Y778; N), the process proceeds to step Y783. If the final variation is high probability (step Y778; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y779), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y780). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y781), and the high probability final variation flag is cleared (step Y782).

  Thereafter, a command is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y783), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y784). Further, a small hitting fanfare command is prepared (step Y785), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y786).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit to open the top prize winning opening (first special variable winning prize apparatus 38) (step Y792), and if it is a small hit to open the top big winning opening (step Y792; Y), The upper prize winning portion illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y793), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper big winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y794), and the process proceeds to step Y797. In addition, when it is not a small hit to open the upper large winning opening (step Y792; N), that is, when it is a small hit to open the lower large winning opening (the second special variable winning apparatus 39), an illegal winning of the lower large winning opening is performed. The number area is cleared (step Y795), the fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the lower prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y796), and the process proceeds to step Y797. Then, the special figure 1 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step Y797) is performed, and the special figure 1 display mid-process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step Y777 that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step Y777; N), it is a high probability final variation, that is, the last special drawing in which a lottery in a high probability state is performed. It is determined whether the game is a variable display game (step Y798).

  If it is not the high probability final fluctuation (step Y798; N), the process proceeds to step Y806. If it is a high probability final variation (step Y798; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y799), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y800). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y801), and the high probability final variation flag is cleared (step Y802). Thereafter, the special figure status area in the special figure status 1 is cleared (information subtraction) (step Y806), the special figure 1 normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y807), and the special figure 1 display process is terminated. .

[Special figure 2 display processing]
FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 show the special figure 2 display process (step Y141) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 display process, a process equivalent to the above-described special figure 1 display process is performed for special figure 2. In the special figure 2 display processing, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step Y811), and the small hit flag is set. The two areas are cleared (step Y812).

  Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y813), and the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step Y814). Then, the special figure 2 determines whether it is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit information (step Y815). If it is not a big hit (step Y815; N), the process proceeds to step Y837. Also, in the case of a big hit (step Y815; Y), a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure 2 variable display game (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory continuous operating device is activated) The middle signal is turned on and the special symbol 2 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y816).

  Thereafter, the round number upper limit table is set (step Y819), and the round number upper limit value (16, 8, 4 or 2 in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained to obtain the round number upper limit value. Save in the area (step Y820). Further, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y821).

  Next, a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the symbol symbol command area and prepared (step Y822), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y823). Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y824), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y825).

  Next, a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big win in the special winning opening information and the special figure changing display game is saved in the external information output data area (step Y826). In the present embodiment, in step Y826, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state. For example, a jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot type is a jackpot other than the 2R probability variation D1, and is ON when the jackpot type is the 2R probability variation D1 in the high probability state, and the 2R probability variation in the low probability state. When it is D1, it is turned OFF. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit type is a big hit other than the 2R probability variation D1, and is OFF when the 2R probability variation D1 in the high probability state, and the 2R probability variation in the low probability state. When it is D1, it is turned ON.

  Thereafter, a big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 ms, 3000 ms or 4 ms) corresponding to the big prize opening information is set (step Y827), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y828). . Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit to open the top large winning opening (first special variable winning device 38) (step Y829).

  If it is a big hit to open the top prize winning opening (step Y829; Y), the upper prize winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (step Y830), and the fraud monitoring period flag is set in the upper university winning prize illegal monitoring period flag area. Is saved (step Y831), and the process proceeds to step Y834. In addition, when it is not a big hit to open the upper big prize opening (step Y829; N), that is, when it is a big hit to open the lower big prize opening (second special variable prize winning device 39), the lower big prize opening illegal prize number area Is cleared (step Y832), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the lower large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y833), and the process proceeds to step Y834.

  Next, 3 is set as the process number (step Y834) and saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y835). Furthermore, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step Y836) is performed, and the special figure 2 display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the special figure 2 is not a big hit at step Y815 (step Y815; N), that is, if the big hit flag 2 is missing information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (small hit information). (Step Y837). If the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y837; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation, that is, whether it is the last special figure variation display game in which a lottery is performed in a high probability state. Determination is made (step Y838).

  If it is not the high probability final fluctuation (step Y838; N), the process proceeds to step Y843. If it is a high probability final variation (step Y838; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y839), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y840). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y841), and the high probability final variation flag is cleared (step Y842).

  Thereafter, a command is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y843), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y844). Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y845), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y846).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit to open the top prize winning opening (first special variable winning prize apparatus 38) (step Y852). If it is a small hit to open the top big winning opening (step Y852; Y), The upper prize winning portion illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y853), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper prize winning portion fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y854), and the process proceeds to step Y857. In addition, when it is not a small hit to open the upper large winning opening (step Y852; N), that is, when it is a small hit to open the lower large winning opening (second special variable winning apparatus 39), the illegal winning of the lower large winning opening The number area is cleared (step Y855), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the lower prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y856), and the process proceeds to step Y857. Then, the special figure 2 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step Y857) is performed, and the special figure 2 mid-display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step Y837 that the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y837; N), it is a high probability final variation, that is, the last special drawing in which a lottery is performed in a high probability state. It is determined whether the game is a variable display game (step Y858). If it is not the high probability final fluctuation (step Y858; N), the process proceeds to step Y866. If it is a high probability final variation (step Y858; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y859), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y860). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y861), and the high probability final variation flag is cleared (step Y862). Thereafter, the special figure status area in the special figure 2 fluctuation is cleared (information subtraction) (step Y866), the special figure 2 normal process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y867), and the special figure 2 displaying process is terminated. .

  That is, the first special game occurrence in which the game control device 100 generates the first special game state in which the special variable winning device is released with the operation of the condition device based on the fact that the variable display game has become the first special result. And a second special game generating means for generating a second special game state for releasing the special variable winning device without operating the condition device based on the fact that the variable display game has become the second special result. Eggplant.

[Fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1]
FIG. 37 explains the details of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process (steps Y776 and Y836) in the above-described special figure 1 display process and special figure 2 display process. In this fanfare / interval process transition setting process, first, a signal relating to the start of the big hit (first special game state) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y871). Here, one big hit signal that is output in big hit or small hit is set to ON. Next, a signal relating to the end of the high-probability state and the time-short state (special symbol variation time shortening state) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y872). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is set to OFF, and the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal is set to OFF.

  Thereafter, the number of rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step Y873), and the number with a low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step Y874). The special figure low probability flag is saved in the flag area (step Y875).

  Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step Y876), and the special figure variation display that can be executed in the high probability state The high probability variation count area for managing the number of games is cleared (step Y877). As a result, the high-probability state and the short-time state are terminated, and the normal probability state and the normal state are obtained.

  Next, the big hit information is saved in the special figure status area (step Y878), and the high probability final fluctuation flag area is cleared (step Y879). Thereafter, the ordinary low probability flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step Y882), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the special figure 1 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step Y797) in the special figure 1 display middle process described above. In this special figure 1 small hitting fanfare process transition setting process, first, “7” relating to the small hitting fanfare process is set as the process number (step Y891), and the processing number is set in the special figure 1 game processing number area. Save (step Y892).

  Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 4 ms) is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y893), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step Y894). Here, one big hit signal that is output in big hit or small hit is set to ON. Furthermore, a signal relating to the start of the special figure 1 small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y895). Here, the special symbol small hit signal is set to ON.

  After that, the small hitting information is saved in the special figure status information (step Y896), the small hitting display pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y897), and the special figure one small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process is completed. To do.

[Special figure 2 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process]
FIG. 39 shows the special figure 2 small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step Y857) in the special figure 2 display middle process described above. In the special figure 2 small hit fanfare process transition setting process, first, “7” relating to the small hit fanfare process is set as the process number (step Y901), and the process number is set in the special figure 2 game process number area. Save (step Y902).

  Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 4 ms) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y903), and a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step Y904). Here, one big hit signal that is output in big hit or small hit is set to ON. Further, a signal relating to the start of the special figure 2 small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y905). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is set to ON.

  After that, the small hitting information is saved in the special figure status information (step Y906), the small hit display pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y907), and the special figure 2 small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process is completed. To do.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing]
FIG. 40 shows the special figure 1 big hit end process (step Y114) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In the special figure 1 big hit ending process, first, “0” is set as the process number related to the special figure 1 ordinary process (step Y1101), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y1102).

  Next, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1103). Here, the big hit 1 signal and the big hit 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the short time state (the normal power support state) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1104). Here, the big hit 2 signal is set to ON. Note that the jackpot 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1105). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 signal and the special symbol 2 signal are set to OFF. Next, a signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the short time state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1106). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal, and the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal are set to ON.

  Then, the number having a high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1108). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the time is always short during high probability, these numbers are not distinguished from each other and are numbered with high probability. Thereafter, the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1110).

  Next, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1111), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the lower prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1112). The special figure status area is cleared (step Y1113). Note that clearing the special figure status area results in a special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 fluctuation display game nor the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed.

  After that, a high probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1114), and an initial value (here, 50) is stored in the high probability fluctuation frequency area for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the high probability state. ) Is saved (step Y1115). Further, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1116), and the special figure 2 game wait time value (here 8 ms) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1117), the common figure high probability flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step Y1118), and the special figure 1 big hit end process is ended.

  By performing the special figure 1 big hit end process, it is possible to start the special figure variation display game for both special figure 1 and special figure 2, but in the timer interruption process, the special figure 2 game is executed after the special figure 1 game process. In order to perform the process, a special interrupt process that starts the special figure fluctuation display game is performed in the special figure 2 game process by the timer interruption that has performed the special figure 1 big hit end process. Will be able to start first. Therefore, in step Y1117, the special figure 2 game wait time value is saved in the special figure 2 game process timer area, so that the start process for the special figure 2 variable display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt process. The variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are processed by the same timer interruption. Note that the special figure 2 variable display game may be started first without setting the special figure 2 game wait time value.

  In other words, the second variation display game execution control means is the second variation display game execution control means until the first variation display game execution control means can execute the process related to the start of the first variation display game after the game control device 100 ends the special gaming state. A game process standby means is provided for preventing the execution of the process relating to the start of the two-variable display game.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
FIG. 41 shows the special figure 2 big hit end process (step Y145) in the special figure 2 game process described above. This special figure 2 jackpot end process is equivalent to the above-mentioned special figure 1 big hit process except that step Y1117 is not performed.

  First, “0” is set as the process number related to the special figure 2 ordinary process (step Y1121), and the process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y1122). Next, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1123). Here, the big hit 1 signal and the big hit 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the short time state (the normal power support state) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1124). Here, the big hit 2 signal is set to ON. Note that the jackpot 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1125). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 signal and the special symbol 2 signal are set to OFF. Next, a signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the short time state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1126). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal, and the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal are set to ON.

  Then, the number having a high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1128). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the time is always short during high probability, these numbers are not distinguished from each other and are numbered with high probability. Thereafter, the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1130).

  Next, the fraud monitoring flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1131), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the lower prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1132). The special figure status area is cleared (step Y1133). Note that clearing the special figure status area results in a special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 fluctuation display game nor the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed.

  Thereafter, a high probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1134), and an initial value (here, 50) is stored in the high probability fluctuation number area for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the high probability state. ) Is saved (step Y1135). Further, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1136), the common figure high probability flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step Y1137), and the special figure 2 big hit ends. The process ends.

  By these special figure 1 big hit processing and special figure 2 big hit processing, a specific game state that is a high probability state and a short time state is set until 50 special figure variable display games are executed after the first special game state is finished. It will be. In other words, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state in which the probability that the result of the variable display game will be a special result is higher than the normal state over a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. Make. Further, the specific game state generating means is configured to increase the probability that the result of the variable display game is the first special result over the predetermined period as the specific game state, compared to the normal state.

  Next, an effect produced by the information display device 500 including the display device 41 and the second display device 520 will be described. FIG. 42 shows details of the information display device 500 that is one of the board effect devices 44. As shown in FIG. 42A, the information display device 500 includes a box-shaped storage member 510, and the second display device 520 is stored inside the storage member 510.

  The storage member 510 includes a storage main body 511 that is open at the top, and a lid member 512 that closes the opening of the storage main body 511. The lid member 512 is pivotally attached to the rear end portion of the upper portion of the storage main body 511 through a shaft extending in the left-right direction, as shown in FIG. It can be rotated between a closed state in which the storage main body 511 is closed and an open state in which the storage main body 511 is opened as shown in FIG.

  The storage main body 511 can store the second display device 520 and a driving device for moving the second display device 520 up and down in an internal space. Further, at least the front surface of the storage main body 511 is made of a colored transparent material that allows the display of the second display device 520 accommodated therein to be visually recognized from the front as shown in FIG. However, since it is colored and transparent, the visibility is lower than the state in which the second display device 520 is exposed from the storage body 511 as shown in FIG.

  The second display device 520 includes a display unit 521 configured with three 7-segment displays, that is, a left display unit 521a, a middle display unit 521b, and a right display unit 521c. The display unit 521 can display the decoration special figure 2 variable display game mainly related to the special figure 2 variable display game by displaying the identification information on each display unit. In the second display device 520, when the special figure 2 variable display game is changing, a plurality of identification information is sequentially displayed, arbitrary symbols are sequentially displayed, the center segment is blinked, etc. When the result is displayed, the identification display corresponding to the result (for example, any one of 0 to 9) is stopped and displayed. FIG. 42 shows a state in which the special figure 2 variable display game is changing, and two arbitrary segments are sequentially lit on each display unit 521.

  In addition, a second storage display unit 522 for displaying information of the second startup memory is provided below the display unit 521 in the second display device 520. The second memory display unit 522 includes LEDs corresponding to the second start memory one-on-one, and displays information on the second start memory by emitting light. That is, the light emission displays a decoration special figure start memory display. The leftmost LED corresponds to the second start memory stored first, and the information of the second start memory is displayed so as to be arranged in the order of storage, and every time the second start memory is consumed. The corresponding light emission sequentially shifts to the left. In FIG. 42, the first and second LEDs from the left emit light (shown by black shading), the third and fourth LEDs from the left turn off (shown by white), and the second start memory Indicates that there are two. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a pre-reading notice about the special figure 2 variable display game based on the corresponding second start-up memory, depending on the LED lighting mode (emission color, flashing mode, etc.).

  The information display device 500 includes a drive device that can move the second display device 520 up and down. 42A, the second display device 520 is housed in the housing member 510 as shown in FIG. 42A, and the second display device 520 is housed in the drive member 510 as shown in FIG. The second display device 520 can be moved up and down between the second position removed from the member 510.

  The lid member 512 is biased in a direction to close the storage main body 511, and the second display device 520 moves against the biasing force as the second display device 520 moves upward from the first position. It is designed to rotate by pushing up 512. Further, as the second display device 520 moves downward from the second position, the cover member 512 is rotated by the biasing force, and the storage main body 511 is closed. Note that the lid member 512 may be driven to open and close separately from the second display device 520.

  The second display device 520 includes a first position stored in the storage member 510 and a second position removed from the storage member 510 depending on the gaming state, the execution state of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the special figure 2 variable display game. The position is determined.

  Examples of the gaming state include a normal gaming state that is not a specific gaming state, a special gaming state, a specific gaming state, or a special gaming state in which the high-probability state and the normally variable winning device 37 are in the second operation state. The execution states of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game include whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, the contents of the fluctuation pattern, and the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Etc.

  In the normal gaming state, the first position is set when the special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed. In addition, when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being executed is based on the second start memory generated when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is not being executed. The position is determined by whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being executed is the first fluctuation special figure 2 fluctuation display game and whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed. Is done.

  That is, while the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, the remaining position of the first fluctuation special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set to the first position until the remaining fluctuation time becomes a predetermined time or less. Also, during the execution of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the first fluctuation is less than the predetermined time until the stop time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game ends. The second position is set. Further, when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game that is not the first fluctuation is being executed or when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed for the first time but the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not being executed, the second position is set. . In the specific gaming state, the second position is basically set, and in the special gaming state, the first position is basically set.

  Next, details of effects using the display device 41 and the second display device 520 will be described. As shown in FIG. 43 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special map variable display game display unit for displaying a first decorative special map variable display game mainly corresponding to the special graphic 1 variable display game. 85 is provided. The decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 displays the decoration special figure fluctuation display game by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas.

  In addition, a first memory display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory is provided at the upper center of the display area. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83 corresponds to the first start memory one by one and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Here, there are three first start memories. It is shown that. The decoration special figure start memory display at the left end is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested.

  Further, it is possible to suggest the result of pre-reading such as the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each start memory by the display mode. In FIG. 43 (a), a pre-reading effect is performed in which the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is changed for the first start memory having the first digestion order.

  On the left side of the first memory display unit 83, a running memory display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the currently executed special figure 1 variable display game is provided. The in-execution memory display unit 84 shifts to the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display unit 83 at the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the result of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed. And the variation pattern are suggested by the display mode.

  In the lower left part of the display area, a start memory number display section 86 for displaying the start memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first starting memories, and a second starting memory number display unit 86b that displays the number of second starting memories. ing.

  In the lower right part of the display area, a variation time display section 87 for displaying the remaining variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is provided. In the fluctuation time display section 87, a needle 87a that rotates clockwise is displayed, and the fluctuation time ends when the needle 87a is pointed directly above, and the remaining fluctuation depends on the position of the needle 87a. The time is displayed. In other words, the display device 41 displays a decoration special figure fluctuation display game for one special figure fluctuation display game, and displays only information on the fluctuation time or execution time for the other special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  FIGS. 43B to 43F show examples of display when the special figure variation display game is being executed. When the first start memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 43 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display unit 83 is displayed as the in-execution memory display as shown in FIG. 43 (b). The display which flows into the part 84 is performed. Here, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested in the same manner as the pre-reading effect also in the running storage display section 84. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a decreases by one. Then, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 starts the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas. The variation display of the identification information is started.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (c), in the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85, the identification information temporarily stops in the left variation display area, and then the identification information temporarily stops in the right variation display area. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to sway, indicating that it is not completely stopped. In this case, the same identification information is stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, and the reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may be stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area and may not reach the reach state. In this manner, the first variation is until the right variation display area temporarily stops in the reach state, and the latter variation is thereafter.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the identification information temporarily stops in the middle variation display area, and the identification information temporarily stops in all the variation display areas of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85. Note that the temporarily stopped state is the same as that during the variable display, and here is the state during the variable display. Thereafter, when the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable display game is over, the identification information of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is stopped and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. The display on display portion 84a is erased.

  Furthermore, with the end of the stop time of the special figure 1 variable display game, the decorative special figure 1 variable display game ends. As a result, the next decorative special figure 1 variable display game can be started. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), the special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the new first start memory, and the corresponding special figure variable display game display unit 85 starts the corresponding special figure 1 variable display game. Is done. 43 (b) to 43 (f), one special figure 2 variable display game is continuously executed, and the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 displays the variable display of the decorative special figure 2 variable display game. This is done, and the hands 87a of the variation time display section 87 are moving in the clockwise direction as time passes.

  FIG. 44 shows an example of the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game and the operation of the second display device 520. The special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second display device 520. FIG. 44A shows a normal gaming state where the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, and the remaining fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the initial fluctuation is longer than a predetermined time. In this state, the second display device 520 is in the first position and is stored in the storage member 510. Since the front surface of the storage body 511 is made of a colored transparent material, the display of the second display device 520 can be viewed from the front even at the first position.

  Thereafter, when the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the first fluctuation becomes equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, the second display device 520 rises to the second position as shown in FIG. It can be grasped from the position of the needle 87a of the fluctuation time display section 87 that the remaining fluctuation time has become the predetermined time, and the position of FIG. 44 (b) is a position indicating the predetermined time.

  Note that the display position of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is a position that does not overlap the second display device 520 in the front-rear direction. In order to do this, regardless of the position of the second display device 520, the display position of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is set to a position that does not overlap before and after the second display device 520 moves to the second position. It may be arranged. Further, based on the fact that the second display device 520 has moved to the second position, the display position of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 may be moved to a position that does not overlap the second display device 520.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44C, the result is displayed when the variation time of the special variation 2 display game of the first variation ends. The display of the variable display on the display unit 521 may be stopped in the order of the left display unit 521a, the right display unit 521c, and the middle display unit 521b in the same manner as the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85, or all display units. May be stopped simultaneously. The timing at which the change display on all the display units is finished and the display is stopped is the end time of the change time. At this timing, the needle 87a of the change time display unit 87 is pointed directly above.

  Here, the result of the special variation 2 display game of the first variation is out of place and there are two second start memories. Therefore, when the stop time of the special variation 2 display game of the first variation ends, FIG. ), The special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory is started. Accordingly, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the second memory display unit 522 is erased, and the adjacent special special figure start memory display is shifted to the left. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the second starting memory number display unit 86b decreases by one. Since this special figure 2 variation display game is not the first variation, the second display device 520 remains in the second position. In addition, the fluctuation time display section 87 is erased when the stop time of the special fluctuation 2 display game of the first fluctuation ends. The variation time display unit 87 is displayed again when the special variation 2 variation display game of the first variation is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), when the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is over, a result (here, a result of losing) is displayed, and in the next second start memory as shown in FIG. 44 (f). Based on the special figure 2 variable display game is started. As a result, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the second memory display unit 522 is erased. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the second starting memory number display unit 86b decreases by one. Since this special figure 2 variation display game is not the first variation, the second display device 520 is kept in the second position.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (g), when the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is over, a result (here, a result of losing) is displayed. Here, since the second start memory is 0, when the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game ends, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is not executed, and the second display as shown in FIG. The device 520 moves to the first position. After this, if the second start memory is generated, the first fluctuation special figure 2 fluctuation display game is started. In this special variation 2 display game of the first variation, the second display device 520 remains in the first position until the remaining variation time reaches a predetermined time.

  In the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the first fluctuation is 5 minutes, and the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game which is not the first fluctuation is 3 seconds or 5 seconds. In the normal game state, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation display game is 1 minute, and the hit probability is about 1/5. Therefore, since the special variation 2 game for initial variation is started at an interval of about 5 to 10 minutes, the result of the special variation 2 game for initial variation is derived at an interval of about 5 to 10 minutes. At the same time, there is a period in which the result of the special figure 2 variation display game that is not the first variation is derived in a short time. In this special figure 2 variable display game, the probability of a small hit is higher than that in the special figure 1 variable display game, so there is a high possibility that a small hit will occur at intervals of about 5 to 10 minutes, and there is a period of high expectation for the player. Will occur.

  The fluctuation time of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the normal gaming state is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the game progresses mainly around the special figure 1 variable display game while the special figure 2 variable display game continues the variable display. It is only necessary to pay close attention to the result of this, and the awareness of the effects relating to the special figure 1 variable display game is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Then, there is a period in which there is a high possibility that a small hit due to the derivation of the result of the special figure 2 variable display game will occur at intervals of about 5 to 10 minutes. That is, a privilege is given to a player at a predetermined interval, and even in a situation where a big hit does not occur easily in the special figure 1 variable display game, it is possible to improve the interest by giving a willingness to continue the game. Furthermore, by moving the second display device 520 to the second position, it is possible to effectively produce a period of increasing expectation, and to improve the entertainment of the game.

  Regarding the frequency of the period in which the possibility of generating a small hit by derivation of the result of this special figure 2 variable display game and the amount of privilege to be given are the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable display game and the general figure variable display game, It can be made appropriate by setting the hit probability of the normal map variable display game, the small hit probability of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the like.

  Since the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed independently at the same time, the decorative special figure change display game corresponding to them is also executed independently at the same time as described above. If the result of one of the special figure variation display games is a special result (big hit or small hit), the other special figure fluctuation display game is forcibly terminated with the result of losing and enters a special game state. In this case, the corresponding decorative special figure variation display game is also displayed forcibly stopped after displaying the result.

  If the special figure 2 variable display game has a special result when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, for example, the display unit 521 in the state of FIG. A special result is displayed, and a shift result is displayed on the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85. Then, at least the special result displayed on the display unit 521 after the stop time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends is displayed on the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85.

  In FIG. 45, the special variation 2 variation display game of the first variation is executed in a state where the second display device 520 is in the first position. However, when the special variation 1 variation display game ends, the special variation 1 variation display game is performed. It showed the case that became the state where was not executed. FIG. 45A shows a normal gaming state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, and the remaining fluctuation start of the first fluctuation special figure 2 fluctuation display game is longer than a predetermined time. In this state, the second display device 520 is in the first position and is stored in the storage member 510.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the stop time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends before the remaining fluctuation time of the first fluctuation special figure 2 variable display game falls below a predetermined time, and the first start memory is also stored. The special figure 1 variable display game is not executed. Accordingly, the second display device 520 is moved up to the second position. By doing so, it is possible to clearly show the player that the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed, and to prevent the player from leaving the seat.

  When the first start memory is generated from the state of FIG. 45B and the special figure 1 variable display game is started, the second display device 520 may be returned to the first position, It may be left in the 2 position. When only the special figure 2 variable display game is executed, a warning display 89 indicating that the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed is displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Anyway. The warning display 89 as shown in FIG. 45 (c) may be displayed only when the first variation special figure 2 variation display game is executed, or may be displayed regardless of whether or not the variation is the first variation. Anyway.

  When only the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is displayed on the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 as shown in FIG. You may do it. In this case, all the display units 521 of the second display device 520 may be turned off, or the decoration special figure 2 variable display game may be executed in parallel. Further, in this case, the display unit 521 may perform a specific display that is performed only when the special figure variation display game display unit 85 displays the special figure variation display game. Further, the display device 41 may display that the display of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Moreover, the display of the fluctuation time display part 87 may be complete | finished.

  FIG. 46 shows a case where the special variation 2 game for initial variation is SP reach. FIG. 46A shows a normal gaming state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, and the remaining fluctuation start of the first fluctuation special figure 2 fluctuation display game is longer than a predetermined time. In this state, the second display device 520 is in the first position and is stored in the storage member 510.

  When this special figure 2 fluctuation display game has a fluctuation pattern that becomes SP reach, as shown in FIG. 46B, the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the initial fluctuation is not the result. Before the predetermined time is reached, the second display device 520 is raised to the second position. The fact that the second display device 520 has reached the second position at an earlier timing than when the result is out of date can be grasped by the position of the needle 87a of the variation time display section 87. That is, the fact that the second display device 520 has moved to the second position at an early timing suggests or reports the occurrence of SP reach.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the variable display of the left display unit 521a and the right display unit 521c is stopped and the same identification information is stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), the display on the special display variation display game display unit 85 and the display on the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 are switched. The variable display game shown in FIG. 2 is displayed, and the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 enters a state in which the decorative special figure 1 variable display game is executed. In addition, the decoration special figure start memory display is also switched, and the information of the second start memory is displayed on the first memory display section 83, and the information of the first start memory is displayed on the second memory display section 522. . Further, the in-execution memory display unit 84 displays information related to the start-up memory corresponding to the currently executed special figure 2 variable display game. Although the display of the change time display section 87 is erased, it may be displayed.

  By doing in this way, when a reach state occurs in the special figure 2 variable display game or when a special result is derived, it is possible to perform a reach effect or the like on the display device 41 and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the special figure 2 variable display game is ended with the result of the loss. After that, until the second start memory is exhausted, the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is displayed on the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85. Also good. In addition, the display of the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 and the display of the display section 521 of the second display device 520 and the decoration special figure start memory display are switched to each other, and then the special figure variation display game is executed. May be.

  In addition, from the state of FIG. 46C, the display on the display device 41 does not interchange the display on the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 and the display on the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 or the display of the special figure start memory display. 2 Reach effect of the variable display game may be displayed. In this case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 for displaying the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game is reduced and displayed toward the end of the display area.

  In addition, the reach state may not be reached from the state of FIG. Further, in the case of SP reach, it may be moved to the second position at the timing shown in FIG. By doing in this way, when the needle | hook 87a of the change time display part 87 reaches the position of FIG.46 (b), it will have a feeling of expectation, and the interest of a game can be improved. In the case of N reach, as shown in FIG. 44, when the remaining fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time, the second display device 520 is moved to the second position. In this case, the display of the decorative special figure change display game display unit 85 and the display of the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 and the decorative special figure start memory display are not interchanged, but may be interchanged.

[Main processing]
In order to control the effects as described above, the main process microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control apparatus 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 47 and a timer interrupt process (not shown). In the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

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

  Then, hall / player setting mode processing is performed for accepting operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update a random number that determines details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.

  Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) for editing settings and control for drawing commands. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is a frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board rendering device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Second display device operation control process]
FIG. 48 shows the second display device operation control process performed to control the operation of the second display device 520 in the movable body control process (step C19) in the main process described above. In the second display device operation control process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific gaming state is set (step C81).

  When it is in the specific gaming state (step C81; Y), the second position is set as the position of the second display device 520 (step C86), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. As a result, the second display device 520 is disposed at the second position detached from the storage member 510. In Step C86, when the second display device 520 is at the first position, the movement to the second position is set, and when it is already at the second position, the state is maintained.

  If it is not the specific gaming state (step C81; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step C82). When the special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed (step C82; N), the first position is set as the position of the second display device 520 (step C87), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. As a result, the second display device 520 is arranged at the first position stored in the storage member 510. In Step C87, when the second display device 520 is at the second position, the movement to the first position is set, and when it is already at the first position, the state is maintained.

  When the game state is not the specific game state, the normal game state and the special game state are included. Among these, in the special game state, since the special figure 2 variable display game is not being executed, the first position is set. In the normal gaming state, the special figure 2 variable display game may or may not be executed. In addition, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game includes a case where the game is in a stop time in addition to the variable display.

  When the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed (step C82; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is the first fluctuation (step C83). The first fluctuation here means that the second start memory number at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being executed is 1, and the special start figure 2 fluctuation display game is not executed in the second start memory. This is the case that occurred in the state. If it is not the first time fluctuation (step C83; N), the second position is set (step C86), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. If it is the first variation (step C83; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed (step C84).

  When the special figure 1 variable display game is not being executed (step C84; N), the second position is set (step C86), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed as shown in FIG. 45 (b), and the player can be prevented from leaving the seat. Note that at the timing immediately after the end of the special figure 1 variable display game, it is determined that the special figure 1 variable display game is not being executed when there is no first start memory (step C84; N), and a new one is continued. When the special figure 1 variable display game is executed, the special figure 1 variable display game is handled as being executed.

  If the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed (step C84; Y), it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game of the first fluctuation being executed is longer than a predetermined time (step C85). ). As shown in FIG. 44 (b) or FIG. 46 (b), the predetermined time is set to a different time value depending on the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being executed. Set at the start of the display game. When the remaining fluctuation time is longer than the predetermined time of the first fluctuation (step C85; Y), the first position is set (step C87), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. If the remaining fluctuation time is not longer than the predetermined time (step C85; N), the second position is set (step C86), and the second display device operation control process is terminated. With the above processing, the operation of the second display device 520 as shown in FIGS. 43 to 46 is performed.

  Based on the above, it is advantageous to the player when the special figure fluctuation display game that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the winning at the start winning opening is executed, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state, the first starting winning port 36 as a starting winning port, a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and a game ball can be won more easily or can be won than the closed state. And a second start prize opening provided with a normal variation prize winning device 37 capable of changing the state into a special open state, and a special figure fluctuation display game as a special figure change display game based on the winning of a game ball to the first start prize opening 36 Based on the first variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) capable of executing the display game and the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening, the special diagram variation display game can be executed as a special diagram variation display game. Second change Display game execution control means (game control device 100) and a base map variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a base map change display game that displays base map identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition. ), A normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a specific result, and a normal variation winning device 37 The operation state control means (game control) for controlling the operation state in any one of the first operation state and the second operation state in which the state conversion time is longer than the first operation state. Device 100), the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game can be executed simultaneously, and the second fluctuation display game execution control means is controlled to the first operation state by the operation state control means. If they are, as the execution time of the special symbol 2 variable display games, and thus it is possible to set a long execution time than the execution time of Hiroshizu variable display games.

  Therefore, in the first operation state, even if there are many opportunities for opening the normal variable winning device 37, a new special figure 2 variable display game starts while the special figure 2 variable display game having a long variable time is being executed. Therefore, since the special figure 2 variable display game can be prevented from being frequently executed and the game is mainly based on the special figure 1 variable display game, the player does not have to constantly watch the trends of both games. It becomes better, and the consciousness about the production etc. increases and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The special results include the first special result (big hit) with the operation of the condition device and the second special result (small hit) without the operation of the condition device, and the probability of the first special result is The probability of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is the same as that of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the probability of the second special result is the probability of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game than the probability of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. Will be expensive. Therefore, the possibility of winning in the special figure 2 variable display game increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, second start storage means (game control device 100) for storing a second start memory as a right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening up to a predetermined upper limit number. The second variation display game execution control means is configured to execute the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second start memory, and is controlled to the first operation state by the operation state control means. As the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated in the state where the special figure 2 variable display game is not executed, an execution time longer than the execution time of the normal figure variable display game is set and operated. As the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated in the state where the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed when the state control means controls the first operation state, Figure It becomes possible to set the short execution time than the execution time of the dynamic display game. Therefore, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed collectively with the end timing of the special figure 2 variable display game having a long execution time as a break, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the display includes a second display device 520 that can display and operate a display related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the second display device 520. In the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated when the special state 2 variable display game is not executed, the control means is controlled to the first operation state by the operation state control means. The second display device 520 is moved from the first position to a second position different from the first position based on the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game being a predetermined time. Therefore, the player can grasp the timing of gazing at the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means is a case where the special state 2 fluctuation based on the second start memory generated in a state where the special state 2 fluctuation display game is not executed when the movement state control means controls the first movement state. Information on the variation time of the display game can be notified. Therefore, the player can grasp the timing of gazing at the result of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game is provided, and the effect control means can display a display related to the special figure 1 variable display game on the display device 41 and information related to the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game. Can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to grasp information on both of the special figure variation display games with one display device 41.

  The effect control means is a case where the action state control means is controlled to the first action state, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not executed and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed. In this case, the second display device 520 is disposed at the second position. Therefore, the player can grasp that only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed.

  In addition, the effect control means places the second display device 520 at the second position when being controlled to the second operation state by the operation state control means. Therefore, in the state where the second start memory frequently occurs and the special figure 2 variable display game is continuously executed, the information of the special figure 2 variable display game is easily visually recognized.

  Note that only the big hit or the small hit may be generated for the special figure 2 variable display game. However, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are executed at the same time, and the special figure 1 variable display game is forced to end because the special figure 1 variable display game ends in a big hit or a small hit first. When the game is stopped automatically, the deviation result can be derived in the special figure 2 variable display game.

  In addition, regarding the special figure 2 variable display game, in the above-described embodiment, only the probability that the big hit and the small hit can be generated and the small hit occurs is higher than that of the special figure 1 variable display game. You may make it higher than a special figure 1 fluctuation | variation display game, and may make it the probability that both a big hit and a small hit will arise higher than a special figure 1 fluctuation | variation display game. In addition, for the special figure 2 variable display game, only the big hit or the small hit may be generated, and the probability of generating the big hit or the small hit may be higher than that of the special figure 1 variable display game.

  In addition, although the fluctuation time display unit 87 displays the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the remaining execution time including the stop time may be displayed. The display mode of the change time display unit 87 may be in any form, may be displayed in numerical values, and displays the closeness of the change end timing of the special figure 2 change display game step by step. It may be a thing. Further, for example, it may be displayed by an effect display such that when the fire attached to the lead wire connected to the bomb reaches the bomb, it becomes the change end timing of the special figure 2 change display game. In addition, the time displayed by the fluctuation time display unit 87 may display not the remaining fluctuation time or the remaining execution time but the elapsed time from the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  In addition, the variation time display unit 87 does not display from the start of the special variation 2 variation display game of the first variation, but displays it from a certain time before the timing of changing the second display device 520 to the second position. good. Further, the fluctuation time display section 87 may not be displayed or may be always displayed.

  Further, at least the front surface of the storage main body 511 is made of a colored transparent material that allows the display of the second display device 520 accommodated therein to be visually recognized from the front, but the entire storage member 510 is colored and transparent. Alternatively, only the portion facing the second display device 520 on the front surface of the storage main body 511 may be colored and transparent. Further, the visibility of the second display device 520 may not be reduced by the colored transparent member, but the visibility may be reduced by other methods. For example, the visibility may be lowered by positioning a cloth-like member, a net-like member, a lattice-like member, or the like in front of the second display device 520.

  Further, the storage member 510 may be an opaque member that makes the display of the second display device 520 housed therein invisible. In this case, the decoration special figure 2 variable display game may be displayed at a position where the display device 41 can be seen at least in a state where the second display device 520 is housed and cannot be seen. Of course, even if the display of the second display device 520 housed therein is visible from the front, the decorative special figure 2 variable display game may be displayed at a visible position of the display device 41. .

  In addition, the second display device 520 is stored in the storage member 510. However, the second display device 520 may be configured so that the visibility of the second display device 520 is lower in the first position than in the second position. A shielding member made of a colored transparent plate member parallel to the front surface of the game board 30 is arranged, and in the first position, the second display device 520 is located behind the plate member, and in the second position, it is in front of and behind the plate member. The second display device 520 may be positioned at a position that does not overlap. Further, the visibility of the second display device 520 may be changed by operating the shielding member instead of the second display device 520 operating. In addition, the shielding member is not arranged, the state where the second display device 520 faces the front is the second position, and the state where the second display device is inclined backward or forward and is difficult to visually recognize is the first position. good.

  Further, the display unit 521 of the second display device 520 is configured with a 7-segment display, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be constituted by a display such as a liquid crystal display device, or may be constituted by an operable device such as one that rotates a reel having a pattern arranged on its peripheral surface. In addition, when the second display device 520 is configured by a display such as a 7-segment display or a liquid crystal display device, the visibility is not reduced by changing the luminance or the color instead of reducing the visibility by the shielding member. The first state corresponding to the first position and the second state corresponding to the second position having lower visibility than the first state may be changed.

  Further, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed based on the winning to the open / closed normal variation winning device 37, but the second variable that can always be awarded in place of the normal varying winning device 37 or together with the normal variation winning device 37. A start winning opening may be provided, and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed based on winning in the second start winning opening. Further, a winning device may be provided that alternately wins the game balls won in one winning portion at the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls.

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

10 gaming machine 36 1st starting prize opening (starting prize opening)
37 Ordinary Fluctuation Prize Winners (Startup Prize, Second Start Prize)
100 game control device (game control means, first variation display game execution control means, second variation display game execution control means, general variation display game execution control means, normal variation prize winning device control means, operation state control means, second Start memory means)
300 Production control device (production control means)
520 Second display device

Claims (4)

When a special figure variation display game is displayed that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on winning at the start winning prize opening, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine to
As the starting prize opening,
The first starting prize opening,
A second starting prize opening provided with a normally variable prize winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win, and an open state in which the game ball is easier to win or win than the closed state; Prepared,
First fluctuation display game execution control means capable of executing a special figure 1 fluctuation display game as the special figure fluctuation display game based on winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening;
Second fluctuation display game execution control means capable of executing a special figure fluctuation display game as the special figure fluctuation display game based on winning of a game ball at the second start winning opening;
Based on the establishment of the start condition, a normal map change display game execution control means capable of executing a normal map change display game for changing and displaying the general map identification information;
A normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device to the open state when the result of the normal variation display game is a specific result;
An operation for controlling the operation state of the normal variation winning device in one of an operation state of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the state conversion time to the open state is longer than the first operation state A state control means,
The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed simultaneously,
The second variation display game execution control means includes:
When the operation state control unit controls the first operation state, the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game can be set to be longer than the execution time of the general figure variable display game. A gaming machine characterized by that. The special results include
A first special result with the activation of the condition device;
A second special result without operation of the condition device,
The probability of the first special result is the same in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of the second special result is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game than in the special figure 1 variable display game. A second start storage means for storing a second start memory as a right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game based on a winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening;
The second variation display game execution control means includes:
The special figure 2 variable display game is executed based on the second start memory,
The special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated in the state where the special figure 2 variable display game is not executed when the operation state control means controls the first operation state. As an execution time, set an execution time longer than the execution time of the above-mentioned map fluctuation display game,
The special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated in the state where the special figure 2 variable display game is executed when the operation state control means controls the first operation state. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an execution time shorter than an execution time of the normal variation display game is set as the execution time of the game. A second display device capable of displaying and operating the display related to the special figure 2 variable display game;
Production control means for controlling the second display device,
The production control means includes
The special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory generated in the state where the special figure 2 variable display game is not executed when the operation state control means controls the first operation state. And moving the second display device from the first position to a second position different from the first position based on the execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game being a predetermined time. 3. The gaming machine according to 3.

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