JP2019118352A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine 10 for executing a game on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition and generating a state advantageous to a player when a result of the game is a special result includes: performance control means for controlling a game performance; and a performance device (frame decoration device 18, board performance device 44, board decoration device 46) which can execute a performance on the game under control of the performance control means. The performance control means can execute a specific performance for generating a specific sound and executing a performance by a performance device according to the specific sound and suggest the expectation degree being the degree of possibility in which a special result is derived by the number of times of executing the specific performance in a predetermined period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and generates a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result.

  A pachinko machine is known as a representative example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (symbols, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the game ball winning in the start opening provided in the game area (start prize). The variable display game in which the variable display is performed is executed, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated based on the result of the variable display game becoming a special result. In addition, in the variable display game, various effects are performed to increase the expectation for the derivation of the special result (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-144020, A

  However, in the conventional effects, it is difficult to understand the relationship between the contents of the effects and the possibility that the special result is derived, and it has not been possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is:
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and generates a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result,
Effect control means for controlling the effect of the game;
And an effect device that can be controlled by the effect control means to execute effects relating to a game.
The effect control means is
While producing a specific sound, it is possible to execute a specific effect of performing an effect by the effect device along with the specific sound,
It is characterized in that it is possible to indicate an expectation degree which is a high possibility that the special result is derived by the number of times of executing the specific effect in a predetermined period.

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

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining an output process. It is a flowchart explaining a payment command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining a winning a prize mouth switch / state monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining probability setting value change processing. It is a flowchart explaining a probability setting value confirmation process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flow chart explaining hard random number acquisition processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure starting opening switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure reservation information determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining special processing usual processing. (A) is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing, (b) is a flow chart explaining special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit judging processing. It is a flowchart explaining small hit judging processing. It is a flow chart explaining processing during a special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining a process during special figure display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during special figure display. It is a flow chart explaining common drawing game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a common drawing usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining a process in common drawing fluctuation. It is a flowchart explaining a process in common drawing display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common drawing. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing in a production control device. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining pre-reading symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining pre-reading change system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining change production setting processing. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in a display. It is a figure explaining an example of a specific effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of specific effect. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific effect. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the specific effect in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the production | presentation in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the production in the 3rd modification.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

  In addition, lamps and LEDs are internally incorporated on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration or effect, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a delivery abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. has an abnormality notification color (for example, red , And a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting a sound (for example, a sound effect). Furthermore, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided at the lower part of the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormal content is notified by sound from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. Note that a lamp for notifying a dispensing abnormality may be provided on a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (reserved plate) for supplying gaming balls to a bat firing device (not shown) and gaming balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 There are provided an upper ball outlet 22 which flows out, a lower plate (a tray) 23 for storing gaming balls which are paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation handle 24 of the ball striking device, and the like. Further, at the upper edge portion of the upper tray 21, a presentation button 25 incorporating a presentation button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player is provided. Further, on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25, a touch panel 29 for receiving a touch operation input from the player is provided. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
Although the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25 in the present embodiment, 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.

  Also, to the right of the effect button 25, the ball lending button 27 operated when the player receives a ball loan from the adjacent ball lending machine, and the discharge button operated to eject 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, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball striking device is fed from the upper plate 21 to the gaming ball 32 toward the gaming area 32 on the front of the gaming board 30. To fire. In addition, the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 to perform an operation or the like in which the player operates in the variable display game (the decoration special view 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.

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

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (brown tube). In the area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbol), a character producing a special view variation display game, a background image enhancing a rendering effect, etc. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variable display), and a decorative special view variation display game corresponding to the special view variation display game is performed. In addition, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, and the like) for effect based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.
Further, on the left portion and the right portion of the center case 40, there is provided a panel effect device 44 forming a movable effect device for effecting a game including a special view variation display game by the movable effect member operating. The panel rendering device 44 is operable toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

  In the lower left portion of the center case 40, a sub-display for displaying the fourth symbol to execute the decorative special view variable display game separately from the decorative special view variable display game displayed on the display device 41, and displaying the number of starting memories An information display device 90 is provided.

  The sub information display device 90 is configured by a single light emitting unit forming a sub game display unit for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special view variable display game corresponding to the first special view variable display game. A second sub formed of a sub game display portion 91 and a single light emitting portion forming a sub game display portion for displaying a fourth pattern for executing the decorative special view variable display game corresponding to the second special view variable display game And a game display unit 92. Furthermore, a first sub-display unit 93 indicating the number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first special view variation display game by two light emitting units, and a second special view variation display game by two light emission units And a second sub display unit 94 indicating the number of second start memories, which is the right to do.

  In the first sub game display unit 91 and the second sub game display unit 92, a display indicating that the corresponding special view variation display game is being displayed in a variable manner, and a display indicating the result are extinguished, blinked, or lit of the light emitting unit Can be displayed. In addition, the first sub display unit 93 and the second sub display unit 94 have the numbers of the first start storage (special figure 1 suspension) and the second start storage (special figure 2 suspension) turned off of the two light emitting units, respectively. It can be displayed by blinking or lighting.

  By providing the sub information display device 90 separately from the display device 41, the fourth symbol is displayed on the display device 41 without occupying the display region of the display device 41, and the display region is effectively utilized. be able to. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operation range of the board effect device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered in the process of operation of the board effect device 44. .

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate 34 (common view start gate, start area, inflow area) for giving a start condition of the common view variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the common drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).
Further, three general winning openings 35 are disposed on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning area is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the common view starting gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

  Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (a first start winning opening, a start area, an inflow area) for giving a start condition of the first special view variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, immediately below the start winning opening 36, a normal change winning device 37 (second start winning opening, start area, inflow area) for giving a start condition of the second special figure change display game is provided.
The normal fluctuation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b which can be opened to allow the game ball to easily flow in by opening in the direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and the movable member 37b is always A closed closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to which the game ball can not flow is maintained. Then, when the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game ball easily flows into the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 by the common electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is detected by the starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is possible to be able to win even when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the closed state, and in the closed state, it may be possible to win rather than the open state.
In addition, below the normal fluctuation winning device 37, an out port 30a is provided for collecting gaming balls that did not win a prize.

Furthermore, a special variation that can be converted into a non-accepting state and an easy-accepting state according to the result of the special view variation display game on the lower side of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32 and to the right of the start winning opening 36. A winning device (big winning opening) 38 is disposed.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c which can be opened by turning in the direction in which the upper end falls down to the front, and as a result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game The state of closing the big winning opening (blocked state which is disadvantageous for the player) is converted into the opened state (which is advantageous for the player). That is, the special variation winning device 38 has, for example, a special winning opening which is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. During the state, the game ball is made easy to flow into the big winning hole by converting the big winning hole from the closed state to the open state, and the player is given a predetermined gaming value (prize ball). It has become. In the inside of the special winning opening (winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is disposed as a detecting means for detecting the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two large winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the gaming balls having flowed into the large winning openings are detected by any of the large winning openings switches 38a. As described above, by providing a plurality of large winning opening switch 38a, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball flowing into the large winning opening.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming area 32 where the gaming balls flow down, the area on the left of the center case 40 is taken as the left gaming area, and the area on the right of the center case 40 is taken as the right gaming area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the power and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left strike) to aim for winning in the start winning opening 36 and fires the game ball to the right side game area (so-called It is possible to aim for winning in the common drawing starting gate 34, the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the special fluctuation winning device 38 by right-handing.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right gaming area, and is discharged to the right gaming area. The gaming ball thus formed is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. In addition, since the material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is made of a material that allows the game balls passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visible from the outside, The game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, the game ball flowing down the right play area) can be viewed through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42 .

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special view change display game or the second special view change display game and the common view start gate 34 making the special view change display game. A collective display device 50 is provided which displays a common drawing variation display game triggered by winning and various information.

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 for a first special figure fluctuation display game including a seven-segment type indicator (LED lamp) or the like and a second special figure The second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display section 53 for the common drawing fluctuation display game composed of the LED lamps (common drawing indicator), and the same LED lamp And storage display portions 54, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured as described above.
In addition, a first gaming state display unit (a first gaming state indicator, a right strike notification unit) 57 that informs the collective display device 50 that the game state in which the right strike is more advantageous than the left strike is available. The second gaming status display unit (second gaming status indicator, time saving status notification unit) 58 that lights up when a status occurs and reports the occurrence of a time saving condition, and the probability of a big hit when the gaming machine 10 is turned on with a high probability status 3rd game state indicator (3rd game state indicator, probability state indicator) 59 which indicates that it is, round indicator 60 which indicates the number of rounds at the time of big hit (number of times of opening and closing of special fluctuation winning device 38) Is provided.
The collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies of the occurrence of the big hit.

The special view variation display game in the special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 is, for example, the middle of the variation display game, ie, while the decorative special view variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of 7 segments is also blinked to drive fluctuation. It is configured to indicate that it is inside.
Then, when the game result is “off”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of the off, and when the game result is “hit”, the hit result mode (special result mode) is not The game result is displayed with the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode turned on.

  The common indicator 53 blinks the lamp during fluctuation to indicate that it is fluctuating, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game. Further, the common drawing reservation display 56 displays the number of starting memories (= the number of holdings) of the common drawing starting gate 34 serving as the fluctuation start condition of the common drawing display 53 by turning off, blinking and lighting a plurality of LEDs. The special figure 1 reserve display 54 has a plurality of LEDs, including the number of undivided balls (number of start memories = number of reserve) out of the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 serving as the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51 Displayed by turning off, blinking or lighting. The special figure 2 reserve display 55 turns off the plurality of LEDs for the number of start memories (= number of reserve) of the second start winning opening (normal variation winning device 37) which becomes the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52. Displayed by blinking or lighting.

  The first gaming state display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 is configured of an LED lamp or the like, and turns off the light if the left-handed game is more advantageous to the player than the right-handed game (normally hit) If the player is in a game state in which the right strike is more advantageous to the player than the left strike (right strike), the lamp is turned on.

  The second game state display unit (time reduction state notification unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and in the normal game state where the time reduction state is not occurring (when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated) If the time saving condition is occurring (during the fluctuation time shortening function operation), the lamp is turned on.

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and turns off the lamp if the probability state of the big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. If the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state (probable change state) when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured of an LED lamp or the like. For example, the lamp is turned off when not in the special game state, and the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result in the special game state. Turn on the light. The round display unit may be configured by a 7-segment display.

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

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

  The power supply apparatus 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC voltage of 32 V from an AC power supply of 24 V and a DC-DC converter that generates DC voltages of 12 V and 5 V lower than DC voltage of 32 V. A power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure, having a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the RAM in the gaming microcomputer 111 at power failure and a power failure monitoring circuit. 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 400 is configured separately from the game control apparatus 100, but the backup power supply 420 and the control signal generator 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control 100, ie, main It may be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control apparatus 100 are subject to replacement at the time of model change, as in the present embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a substrate different from the power supply 400 or the main substrate. Can be removed from the target of replacement and cost reduction can be achieved.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the gaming control apparatus 100, and data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or even after the power is shut off. That is, it is a backup storage means capable of holding data stored even when the game control apparatus 100 is in the power-off state. Then, when power is restored, control can be resumed based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it falls below 17 V, for example, and changes the power failure monitoring signal. Output Also, at the time of power on or recovery from a power failure, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. The power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

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

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

  Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special view variation display game, the contents of the effect, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine a variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start storage. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a falling fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a falling, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, in these pattern tables, tables for determining a second half fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state A table (a first half fluctuation group table, a first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half fluctuation pattern which is a pattern is included.

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

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

  And, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result aspect is different (expected values are different) as reach effects such as normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. Expected values are set to increase in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special view variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special view variable display game (when it is out of alignment). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is a state in which the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices. 10 Take control of the whole. Also, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various A variation pattern random number for determining the variation display game execution time etc. in reach display or non-reach variation display, and a random number generation circuit for generating a collision random number etc for determining hit of the common drawing variation display game And a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock giving update timing of the random number generation circuit. There is.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A is a game result (big hit or small hit or break) of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state Condition), the operation condition (time-saving operation condition) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories, etc., one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables Get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

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

  In the input section 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111, a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the drawing start gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7 V-11 V, so the leads of the sensor or proximity switch are improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead is disconnected and floating. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state as it has become and to output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Note that among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start opening 1 switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a and the big winning opening switch 38a are input to the second input port 123 . Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, a detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected is input to the third input port 124.

  Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for detecting fraud which is provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, or a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like. A detection signal of the switch 63 and a detection signal of a main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 or the like 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 a detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Furthermore, setting value change serving as detection means for detecting an operation in the operation unit for selecting a plurality of probability setting values to which a probability value to be a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game is assigned to the third input port 124 Signals from the switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 are input.

  The setting key switch 152 is for detecting the operation of the setting key operation unit that constitutes the first operation unit of the operation units. The setting key operation unit has a key hole into which the setting key is inserted, and is configured to be able to turn the setting key from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. . The setting key switch 152 is a sensor capable of detecting that it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is in the on state when it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and in a state of not being turned to the second position. It will be off if there is any.

  The setting value change switch 151 is for detecting an operation of a setting value change button serving as a second operation unit of the operation units. The set value change button is a push-type button, and the set value change switch 151 is turned on when the set value change button is pressed, and turned off when not pressed.

  By operating these operation units, it is possible to select the probability setting value to which the probability value to be the special result in the special figure fluctuation display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is a game. It is supposed to be used. Here, six of setting 1 to setting 6 are prepared as probability setting values. Probability values assigned to each probability setting value are 1/320 for setting 1, 1/310 for setting 2, 1/300 for setting 3, 1/290 for setting 4, 1/280 for setting 5, and 6 for setting 6 It is said to be 1/270. This probability value is the probability value in the normal probability state, and the probability value in the high probability state is 10 times the probability value in the normal probability state.

  When selecting the probability setting value, first, the front frame 12 is opened, and the setting key operation unit setting key is turned to the second position, and the probability setting value is obtained by turning on the power of the gaming machine. The probability setting value can be changed by pressing the setting value change button in this probability setting value changing state. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153.

  When the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operating unit turned to the second position with the front frame 12 closed, or after the game machine is turned on, the setting key of the setting key operating unit is In the case of turning to the second position, the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 but the probability setting value can not be changed.

  The probability setting value display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and is configured to display the probability setting value with numbers 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, as long as the display mode can recognize the probability setting value. In addition, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or the probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs. In addition, the probability setting value display device 153 may not be provided, and information on the probability setting value may be displayed using the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the character / object ratio. In this case, while operating on the probability setting value (probability setting value change state, probability setting value confirmation mode, etc.), information on the probability setting value is displayed, and in the other cases, the calculated base value and item ratio Give priority to the display.

  In the present embodiment, a setting value change button, a setting key operation unit, a probability setting value display device 153 and the like are provided in the game control apparatus 100, and the probability value used by the game control apparatus 100 for lottery of the special view fluctuation display game The probability setting value to which is assigned is a setting means that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by the operation of the operation unit. The function of the setting means may be provided on the setting sub-board and connected to the game control apparatus 100. That is, setting means may be provided separately from the game control apparatus 100. In this case, an operation signal of the setting value change switch 151 or the setting key switch 152 may be input to the game control apparatus 100 and the probability setting value may be changed by the game control apparatus 100. The probability setting value may be changed and determined based on the operation of the setting value change switch 151 or the setting key switch 152, and the determination result may be transmitted to the game control apparatus 100.

  Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main substrate 100 to the non-illustrated test shot test apparatus via the relay substrate 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a 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 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for the operation of a normal IC from the power supply device 400. It has become.

  The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to a valid 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 receives a frame radio wave unauthorized signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payment control device A signal indicating whether or not 200 can accept a command), a payout abnormal status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormal), a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of gaming balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that gaming balls are stored in the lower plate 23 more than a predetermined amount (full)), Touch switch signal (input of a touch switch provided on the operation handle 24) Based on the detection at the out switch detecting all the game balls which have been fired to the game area 32 and finished the game. The first input port 122 is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 is provided via the data bus 140 takes in the Ku signal).

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

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise is removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, the test injection test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test injection test apparatus is turned off. Is configured as. In addition, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be able to be output to the test irradiation test apparatus via the relay substrate 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. It is necessary to reset the data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, but it is necessary to reset the data of the input unit 120 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 in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. In addition, it is set as one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal from the side of the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

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

  On the other hand, detection signals that can not be supplied to the test shooting test device as they are like the magnetic sensor 61 and the board radio wave sensor 62 are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay substrate 70 as an error signal indicating that it can not be done to the trial shot test apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test shot test device, and a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a detection signal of a switch that does not pass the buffer. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test shooting test apparatus.

  The output unit 130 also includes a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38 b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special fluctuation winning device 38 and a solenoid (common electric solenoid) 37 c opening the movable member 37 b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided to output open / close data of In addition, the second output port 134 outputs display data of the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the bonus ratio.

  The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of FIG.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as the big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or a game arcade internal management device (hall computer) etc.) installed in the game arcade. It can be supplied to an external device. The fifth output port 137 also outputs a release permission signal to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132. Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting display data of the probability setting value display device 153 for displaying the selected probability setting value.

  Furthermore, a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal in response to the open / close data signal of the special winning opening solenoid 38b or the common power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134 to the output unit 130. The second driver 138 b for outputting the on / off driving signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 Third driver 138c outputting on / off driving signal of lead-in side digit line, fourth driver 138d outputting external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to external device such as management device to external information terminal board 71 , The fifth for receiving the display data output from the second output port 134 and causing the state display device 160 to display Driver 138e is provided.

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

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

  Furthermore, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection apparatus 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can exchange data with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such transmission and reception of data are performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, no ports like the input ports 122, 123, 124 are provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described using FIG. 4.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with a command and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 which comprises an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111 and the main control microcomputer 311. A video display processor (VDP) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 has a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and storage contents even when power is not supplied at the time of power failure. A FeRAM 323 which can be held, and an RTC (real time clock) 338 which is a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (date, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the effect, and instructs the VDP 312 the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to play the sound, lights up the decoration lamp, and motor Execute processing such as driving control of the solenoid and management of presentation time.

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

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

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

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

  A sound ROM 327 storing 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. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

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

  In addition, in the effect control device 300, a panel decoration LED control circuit for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the sub information display device 90. 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15; a game board 30 (including the center case 40) A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided which drives and controls the provided panel effect device 44 (for example, a movable character that enhances the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling the lamp, the motor, the solenoid and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. The front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for presentation) and the like. A frame rendering device that forms the device may be provided, and a frame rendering movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame rendering device may be provided.

  Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a incorporated in the effect button 25 provided in the glass frame 15, the touch panel 29 provided in the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44, etc. To detect the on / off state of the effect combination product switch 47 (rendering motor switch) to detect the detection signal input to the main control microcomputer 311, 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.

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

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor are outputted from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling each part of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling fan 45 is driven in a state where the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by striking a gaming ball (pachinko ball) from a launch device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The shot game balls run down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by turning members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the common view starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The start winning hole 36, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 or the special fluctuation winning device 38, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32, and is discharged from the game area 32. And, when the game ball wins the general winning a prize opening 35, the starting winning a prize opening 36, the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 or the special fluctuation winning a prize device 38, the prize balls of the number according to the kind of the winning a prize opening won out From the dispensing unit controlled according to FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15.

  A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact switch or the like for detecting the gaming ball having passed through the common view start gate 34 is provided in the common view start gate 34, and the game area 32 When the game ball driven in passes through the inside of the drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100, the number of common drawing start memories is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the detection signal of the gaming ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the common drawing start gate 34. If it is less than (1), the common drawing start memory number is added (+1) and one common drawing start memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The number of memories of the common drawing start winning combination is displayed on the common drawing reservation display 56 of the batch display device 50. Further, the common drawing start memory stores a random number value (hit random number) for hit determination for determining the result of the common drawing variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the gaming ball from the gate switch 34a. It is supposed to be

  If the common drawing start memory is present and the common drawing fluctuation display game can be started, that is, the common drawing fluctuation display game is not being executed, and the common drawing fluctuation display game hits and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If it is not the hit state, the hit determination random number value stored in the first stored common drawing start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit deviation of the common drawing fluctuation display game And perform a process of starting a common drawing variation display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the common drawing variation display game becomes a hit, and a specific result aspect (common drawing identification result) is derived.

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 predetermines a plurality of lighting patterns predetermined for a predetermined fluctuation time in the common drawing indicator 53 provided on the collective display device 50 as processing for executing the common drawing fluctuation display game. After displaying the common map during the repeated display in the above order, a processing for displaying the common map change display game is performed to stop and display the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result. In addition, the ordinary drawing display 53 is configured by the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after being displayed for a predetermined period of time, it is stopped and displayed. You may configure.

  If the result of the popular drawing variation display game is a hit, the lighting pattern which becomes any of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol which makes a special result aspect in the common symbol display 53 according to the type of hit. The stop display is performed, and the common power solenoid 37c is operated to perform control to open the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). When the result of the common drawing variation display game is a release, control is performed to display a lighting pattern which is a result of the deviation on the common drawing display 53.

  In addition, the winning balls to the start winning hole 36 and the winning balls to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a respectively provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100, the first start memory, which makes a start memory (a special figure start memory) based on winning on the start winning hole 36, is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition to storing, the second starting memory which makes starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the prize winning to the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 is stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four pieces) as a limit. A big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as start memory information based on winning on the starting winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the extracted disturbances are extracted The numerical values are stored in the RAM 111B as the first start storage and the second start storage. Then, the number of stored start-up memories is displayed on the special view 1 reserve display 54 and the special view 2 reserve display 55 of the collective display 50, and the special view start store is also displayed on the display 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display. In addition, it is displayed also on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

  The CPU 111A of the game control device 100 stores the first start memory corresponding to the special view change display game to be started when the first special view change display game or the second special view change display game can be started. The determined big hit determination random number value is compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B and set according to the probability setting value, and a process of determining the hit of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. Furthermore, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs, to the effect control device 300, a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special view variation display game to be executed.

  And, when executing the first special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of lighting patterns predetermined by the special figure 1 display 51 (the fluctuation display device) are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time. After the special figure 1 is displayed during the change, a process is performed to display a first special figure change display game in which a lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is displayed in a stopped state. In addition, when the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of lighting patterns predetermined by the special figure 2 display 52 (the variable display device) are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time. After the special figure 2 is displayed during the change, a process of displaying a second special figure change display game in which a lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters) corresponding to the special view change display game on the display device 41 (the change display device). A process of displaying a decorative special view variable display game in which a symbol etc. is variably displayed is displayed. Further, the sub game display unit of the sub information display device 90 performs processing for displaying a decorative special view variable display game in which the light emission mode of the light emitting unit is changed corresponding to the special view variable display game. Furthermore, the effect control device 300 performs processing of setting of effect state, output of sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, control of light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling an effect on a game (a variable display game or the like).

  The decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 is, for example, a left variation display area (first special symbol), a right variation display area In each of the second special symbol) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variably displayed (high speed variation) at a speed that makes identification difficult. Then, the symbols changing after a predetermined time are stopped sequentially in the order of the left change display area, the right change display area, and the middle change display area, and stopped in each of the left change display area, the right change display area, and the middle change display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode configured by the displayed identification information. In addition, in the display device 41, various effect display such as appearance of a character is performed to improve interest.

  And, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result aspect or a small hit result aspect to the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. While displaying a lighting pattern, the processing which generates a special game state and a small hit game state is performed. In addition, the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

  In the processing to generate the special gaming state and the small hitting gaming state, for example, the CPU 111A of the gaming control device 100 opens the open / close door 38c of the special variation winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b, and plays the game into the big winning opening Control to allow inflow of balls. Then, until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win in the special winning opening, or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening, the special winning opening is achieved. Is a round, and the control (cycle game) is performed to repeat (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds. That is, when the stop result mode is the special result mode, the game control apparatus 100 forms a special winning opening / closing control means that performs control to open and close the special winning opening. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is disapproval, control is performed to display a result mode of the deviation on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of being a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than that of the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure even in the high probability state based on the result form of the special figure fluctuation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  Further, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, the game control apparatus 100 can generate the time saving state (specific gaming state, common drawing high probability state, second operation state) as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state It has become. In this short time state, the probability (common drawing probability) to be the hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is set to a high probability (general drawing high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (general drawing low probability state) Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is larger than that in the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the low probability state. Here, in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 in the present embodiment, the drawing probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state. That is, the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 is controlled in any one of the first operation state and the second operation state in which winning is easier than the first operation state. .

  Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the common drawing variation display game (general drawing fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the common drawing stop time for displaying the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the common game variation display game hits and results in the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 being opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (general electric station opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 ms × 1 time), The opening time of the second stop symbol (general power opening time) and the number of opening (for example, 1700 ms × 2 times), the third opening time of the stopping symbol (general power opening time) and the number of opening (for example, 1700 ms × It can be set to be 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the common drawing fluctuation display game, the common drawing stop time, the number of times of general electric power release, and the general electric power release time are appropriately set to perform control to set the common fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the short time operation state For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (general drawing fluctuation time) of the common drawing fluctuation display game described above to be a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time. (For example, 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Moreover, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the common drawing stop time for displaying the result of the common drawing fluctuation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms is 704 ms). Further, in the time saving state, when the common drawing fluctuation display game hits and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (the general public opening time) is the normal state (general drawing low probability state) It is possible to control to become the 2nd opening time longer than 1 opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Also, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 (the number of times of general electric power release) is greater than the number of first open times (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the common drawing fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the second opening number of times (for example, four times). Also, in the time saving state, the probability of becoming a hit result of the common drawing variation display game (general drawing probability) is higher than the normal probability (general drawing low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It is possible to have a probability (generally high probability state, eg 250/251).

  In the short time state, the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the common drawing fluctuation time, the common drawing stop time, the number of common power release times, the common power release time, and the common drawing probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Moreover, it is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states which are different from each other. In the case of a hit, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be made different. Also, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently of each other, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  The special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special view fluctuation display so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. Also, the display device 41 may use separate display devices or separate display areas in the first special view variable display game and the second special view variable display game, or use the same display device or display area. The decoration special feature variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently and simultaneously, though it is good. Further, the special view variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special view 1 display 51 and the special view 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10. In addition, the second special view variation display game is executed with priority over the first special view variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special view change display game and the second special view change display game, and the special view change display game can be executed, the second special view change display game is It is to be executed (prioritized). Further, in the description of the present embodiment, when the first special view variation display game and the second special view variation display game are not distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as a special view variation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36a in the start winning opening 36, the start opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special winning opening switch 38a, an out switch for detecting all the game balls that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished the game, has a coil for detecting magnetism, and utilizes the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when metal approaches the coil. Noncontact magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) for detecting Also, a micro-switch having a mechanical contact on the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the like and the body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 etc. Can be used.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine which performs such a game will be described. First, control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control apparatus 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be described. The main process is started by turning on the power. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, after the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed first, the start address of the area for saving the value of the register etc when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of the address of the RAM is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the upper order, and the head 00h is set in step S4. Next, a signal for stopping the emission is output to set the emission permission signal to the prohibited state (step S5). The release 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 signal to stop the release, and the release of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read (step S6), and a process of setting the power on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, the program of the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) which performs various controls in accordance with the instruction from the game control device 100 forming the main control means by setting a predetermined initial value. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) to wait for normal activation is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 temporarily rises first, and sends a command to the slave control apparatus before the slave control apparatus (for example, the payout control apparatus 200 or the presentation control apparatus 300) boots up. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control apparatus 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control apparatus 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control apparatus (the payout control apparatus 200, the effect control apparatus 300, etc.) It constitutes a standby means for setting a standby time.

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

  A signal from the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 and a signal from the main frame opening detection switch are input to the third input port 124, and the third input port 124 receives the third waiting time before the start of the standby time. By reading the state of the input port 124, the state of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 when the power is turned on, and the open state of the front frame 12 (body frame) can be grasped. That is, the game control device 100 forms an open / close detection means capable of detecting the open / close state of the front frame 12. As described above, when the power is turned on with the front frame 12 open and the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed It becomes. In addition, when the power is turned on while the setting value change button is pressed without setting the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position, the RAM 111C is cleared (initialized). ing. Since the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button can not be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened, it is considered that the front frame 12 is opened.

  By reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting value change button can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the set value change switch 151 is read after the standby time has elapsed, it is necessary to continue operating the set value change button from the power on to the elapse of the standby time. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it is not necessary to perform such a bothersome operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation where the initialization operation performed at the time of power on can not be accepted.

  After the process of setting the power on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the waiting time and monitoring the occurrence of the power failure during the waiting time (steps S8 to S12) are performed. First, set the number of times (for example, 2 times) to read the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 through the port and data bus and check (step S8), and determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination (step S9) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited for. As described above, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period, thereby appropriately coping with a failure at the time of power on. can do.

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

  On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, if a power failure does not occur, the power on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11). Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the waiting time is over, the access permission of read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). And outputs the off data to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port provided in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example 5 Ah) (step S16), and if normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), the checksum calculation processing of calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and power off It is determined whether the check sums of the two match (step S19). That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes validity determination means for determining whether the information stored in the storage means at the time of power on is valid. If the checksums match (step S19; Y), the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S20), and it is determined whether or not the probability setting value change state (step S21). If the probability setting value change state is in effect, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set.

  If it is in the probability setting value change state (step S21; Y), the process proceeds to step S35 to perform processing of initializing the RAM and changing the probability setting value to a probability setting value change state. Here, it is determined that the probability setting value is being changed when the power is shut off while the probability setting value is changing, and the data in the RAM is normally backed up. In this case, the probability setting is again set. The value is changed. If it is not in the probability setting value change state (step S21; N), it is determined whether the main body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier (step S22).

  In the storage area of the RAM 111C, an area for probability setting values, an area for initial value random numbers, an area for variation pattern random numbers, an area for game control, and an area for state display are set in order from the top. In the area for probability setting value, there is a probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value currently set, and a working area for temporarily storing various information in the process of changing or confirming the probability setting value. Be done. The work area includes a work probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value change state, and an area for storing various flags. In the area for initial value random numbers, a big hit symbol initial value random number, a small hit symbol initial value random number, a hit initial value random number, and a hit symbol initial value random number which are updated as needed are stored. In addition, fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 updated as needed are stored in the area for fluctuation pattern random numbers. Further, in the area for game control, a work area in which information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored, and a stack area are set. Further, in the work area for displaying a state, a work area in which information necessary for displaying a base value, a feature ratio, and the like is stored, and a stack area are set.

  The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected at the out switch that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game and the number of payouts based on the winnings in the winning area. The information required to display the base value includes, for example, information on the number of detected gaming balls at the out switch and information on the number of payouts based on the winning in the winning area. In addition, the item ratio is the jackpot state (that is, fanfare and ending of the total number of balls (total number of balls) obtained by winning the winning opening from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 until the present time The percentage (the so-called continuous character ratio) of the number of winning balls (the number of balls earned by character) obtained by winning the big winning opening in the middle) is the information necessary to display the character ratio For example, includes information on the total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls), and information on the number of winning balls (number of balls obtained by character).

  The RAM clear top address 2 is the top address of the area for the initial value random number, and the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number, and the area for the random value random number are processed by clearing the RAM with this address set. The game control area is cleared. The area for the initial value random number and the area for the variation pattern random number may not be included in the clear target. Also, the RAM clear top address 1 described later is the top address of the area for probability setting value, and the area for probability setting value, initial value random number is obtained by performing processing to clear the RAM with this address set. The area for the area, the area for the variation pattern random number, and the area for the game control (the work area and the stack area) are cleared. Furthermore, the RAM clear top address 3 described later is the top address of the game control area, and the game control area is cleared by performing processing to clear the RAM with this address set. Become.

  The status display area is judged to be correct in status display edit output processing in timer interrupt processing to be described later, and is initialized if it is abnormal, but the backed up information is not normal. In the process of clearing the RAM in the state where the RAM clear top address 1 set in the case is set, the state display area may also be initialized. That is, in the process of clearing the RAM in the state where the RAM clear top address 1 is set, all areas of the RAM 111C may be initialized.

  In the checksum calculation process of step S18 and later-described step S57, the checksum is calculated for only the work area for game control. Note that one or more of the area for probability setting value, the area for initial value random number, the area for variation pattern random number, the area for game control, and the area for state display may be used. When a plurality of areas are targeted, the checksums of the respective areas may be calculated individually, and the legitimacy may be determined individually, or the checksums of the respective areas may be summed and the legitimacy may be calculated. It may be determined collectively.

  If the body frame is in the open state (step S22; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state from the state of the third input port 124 read in advance (step S23). When the setting key switch is in the on state (step S23; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and performs processing of initializing the RAM and processing of changing the probability setting value to the probability setting value changing state. If the setting key switch is not on (step S23; N) or if the body frame is not open (step S22; N), the process proceeds to step S24, and the state of the third input port 124 read in advance Then, it is determined whether or not the setting value change switch is in the on state (step S24).

  When the setting value change switch is not in the on state (step S24; N), the process proceeds to step S30, and the process in the case of normal recovery from the power failure is performed. If the setting value change switch is on (step S24; Y), the process proceeds to step S41, and initialization of the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variation pattern random numbers, and the RAM area for gaming control Do the processing. That is, the setting value change switch 151 also has a function as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 is data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. The initialization means to initialize the

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), the process proceeds to step S25. Then, the process of initializing all RAM areas is performed. That is, the RAM area for probability setting value and the RAM area for state display are initialized only when the RAM abnormality occurs. Further, the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variation pattern random numbers, and the RAM area for game control are not only when the setting value change switch 151 is turned on as described above, but also when a RAM abnormality occurs. Is also initialized.

  First, the RAM clear start address 1 is set (step S25), and it is judged from the state of the third input port 124 read in advance whether the body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state (step S26). If the body frame is in the open state (step S26; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state from the state of the third input port 124 read in advance (step S27). If the setting key switch is in the on state (step S27; Y), the process proceeds to step S35 to perform processing of initializing the RAM and processing of changing the probability setting value to the probability setting value changing state. As described later, the RAM is initialized in steps S35 and S36. In this case, since the RAM clear start address 1 is set, the area for probability setting value, initial value random number is used. The area of the variable pattern random number area and the area for game control (work area and stack area) are cleared to save the initial value. The state display area may also be initialized here.

  If the setting key switch is not on (step S27; N) or if the body frame is not open (step S26; N), the command (specific information) for setting change instruction is sent to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S28) to prohibit RAM access (step S29), stop the control, and wait for the power of the gaming machine to shut off. In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, and the operation of the panel effect device 44 based on receiving the setting change instruction command. The notification that prompts the user to change the probability setting value is performed by outputting the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b. This notification continues until the power of the gaming machine is shut off.

  In this case, the power supply of the gaming machine is turned off, and then the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position with the front frame 12 opened. If the power is turned on again, the setting key is processed in step S27. The switch is determined to be on (step S27; Y), and the process proceeds to step S35 to perform a process of initializing the RAM and a process of changing the probability setting value to a probability setting value change state. When the control is stopped by shifting to step S29, the power supply of the gaming machine is shut off and then the front frame 12 is not opened or the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not rotated to the second position. When the power is turned on again, the data in the RAM remains abnormal and the state can not be shifted to the probability setting value change state, so that the processes in steps S28 and S29 are performed again.

  In addition, although it is made to alert | report by transmitting setting change instruction | command command to the production control apparatus 300 in step S28, you may make it the game control apparatus 100 alert | report. For example, notification may be performed on the batch display device 50 controlled by the game control apparatus 100, and a display not used as identification information is performed on the special view 1 display 51 or the special view 2 display 52. It is also possible to provide a display for reporting an abnormality.

  In step S30 of FIG. 6 as processing when the power is restored normally from the power failure, the initial value upon power failure restoration is saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to a power failure inspection area, a checksum area and an error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 is ready to receive a command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal is not determined. It is in an undetermined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the touch switch signal state is set to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not determined. Thereafter, the area storing the gaming state in the RWM is checked to determine whether the probability state of the special view fluctuation display game is the high probability state (step S31).

  Here, when it is not in the high probability of the special view (step S31; N), the process skips steps S32 and S33 and shifts to step S34. If the special drawing is in high probability (step S31; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S32), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 (On) data is saved in the segment area (step S33).

  And the command at the time of a power failure restoration corresponding to the processing number prepared in order to rationally execute the below-mentioned special figure game processing is transmitted to the production control board (presentation control device 300) (step S34), step S45 Go to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S34, a model designation command, a special figure 1 pending number command, a special figure 2 pending number command, a probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of selected probability setting value, screen designation A plurality of commands such as commands (for example, a customer waiting demo command in the customer waiting state, and a recovery screen command in other cases) are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, the presentation frequency information command and the high probability frequency information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information that is information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, performing an effect according to the probability setting value, or providing a game effect according to the probability setting value It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value, such as making the selection probability different.

  The screen designation command transmits a command according to the resumed game state. When the special view variation display game interrupted due to the power supply interruption is resumed with the restart of control, the recovery screen command forming the recovery information is transmitted as the screen designation command. Further, in this case, the information on the result of the special view fluctuation display game to be resumed is also transmitted. In addition, when the power is shut off while waiting for customers and the control is resumed in the waiting for customers state due to restoration of the power supply, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as a screen specification command. Further, when the special gaming state interrupted by the power-off is to be resumed along with the resumption of control, the special gaming state resume command is transmitted as the screen designation command.

  Further, in step S35 of FIG. 6, the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S35) to initialize the process of initializing the RAM and changing the probability setting value to a state where the probability setting value can be changed. The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area (step S36). Here, when the backed up information is normal and the process proceeds from step S21 or S23, since the RAM clear top address 2 is set, an area for initial value random numbers, an area for fluctuation pattern random numbers, and game control The RAM area (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. That is, the area for the probability setting value and the area for the state display are not initialized. However, the area for the initial value random number and the area for the variation pattern random number may not be cleared.

  On the other hand, when the backed up information is abnormal and the process proceeds from step S27, since the RAM clear start address 1 is set, the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, and the area for the variation pattern random number And the game control area (work area and stack area) is cleared and the initial value is saved. That is, the game control apparatus 100 forms an initialization unit capable of initializing the storage unit based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the setting key operation unit). The state display area may also be initialized here.

  Further, the area to be initialized is an area where it is desired to set a value other than 0 among the areas cleared to 0, for example, an area related to setting of a customer waiting demo area and an effect mode. When all the RAM areas are cleared to 0, the probability setting value becomes setting 1 by setting 0 in the probability setting value area. By setting the probability setting value with the lowest probability, it is possible to minimize the damage to the game arcade even when the RAM is cleared due to an abnormality or a wrongdoing. If a value other than 0 is set as the initial value, it is possible to set a specific probability setting value (for example, setting 3) when all of the RAM area is initialized.

  Thereafter, a probability setting value change in progress flag is set as processing for changing the probability setting value to a probability setting value change state (step S37). As a result, the probability setting value is changed. Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S38). As a result, information of the probability setting value currently set on the probability setting value display device 153 can be displayed.

  Then, the value of the probability setting value area is loaded and saved in the operation probability setting value area (step S39), and the command under the probability setting change is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S40) , Shift to step S45. In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, and the display of the panel effect device 44 based on receiving the command under probability setting change. A notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed is given by the operation, the output of sound by the speakers 19a, 19b, or the like. Although the RAM is initialized, the command at the time of RAM initialization is not transmitted to the effect control device 300 here. In addition, setting for outputting a security signal is also performed. In this case, the timer may be set to output the security signal for a predetermined time, or the security signal may be continuously output during the period in which the probability setting value is changed. Further, since the initialization of the RAM has not been performed yet, the setting for outputting the security signal may not be performed.

  Further, as the process of initializing the RAM area for game control, at step S41 of FIG. 6, the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S41), and the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S42). The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be stored (step S43). As a result, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number, and the RAM area (the work area and the stack area) for game control are cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. In addition, setting of a timer for outputting a security signal is also performed. That is, the game control apparatus 100 forms an initialization unit capable of initializing the storage unit based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the setting value change button).

  Then, a command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S45. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S44, a model designation command, a special figure 1 pending number command, a special figure 2 pending number command, a probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of selected probability setting value, RAM initial A plurality of commands such as an activation command (a command for displaying a notification of RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) while transmitting a customer waiting demo screen) are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, the presentation frequency information command and the high probability frequency information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information that is information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, performing an effect according to the probability setting value, or providing a game effect according to the probability setting value It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value, such as making the selection probability different.

In step S45, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator)
Perform the process of activating the circuit. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating the random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process of step S45, the random number generation circuit is activated and set (step S46). Specifically, setting of a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit to a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit is performed by the CPU 111A. Further, setting of bit transposition pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also performed. The bit transposition pattern is the method for replacing the bit arrangement of the extracted random number (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after the bit transposition in the lower row) Is a pattern that determines By replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the secrecy of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Also, it may be set arbitrarily by the user.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on are extracted, and corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining symbols per special drawing) (Big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number to determine the hit of the common drawing (hit random number), RWM specified as the initial value (start value) of the random number to determine the hit symbol of the common drawing (hit symbol random number) After saving in the area (step S47), the interrupt is permitted (step S48). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured to change the initial value of the soft random number register every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing this, it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software, and to make it difficult for the player to obtain an incorrect random number.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step S49) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers and break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 updated). Here, "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game, "small hitting symbol initial value random number" is the special figure variation display It is a random number which becomes the initial value of the random number which decides the small hitting stop design of the game. In addition, "the initial value random value per hit" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit for the common pattern variation display game, and "the initial value random symbol per pattern" is a stop symbol for the common pattern variation display game A random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines Thus, the randomness of the random number can be enhanced by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time allows in the main processing. In addition, small hit design random numbers naturally do not exist in models without small hits. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a gaming machine in which there is no hit symbol initial value random number.

  Also, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, the hit symbol random number are generated using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Is configured as. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" updated based on a clock equal to or faster than the CPU operation clock, and the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number is a program processing It is a "low-speed counter" updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC 2 different from CTC (CTC 0) in timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as timer interrupt processing as a unit. Also, in the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number, so-called "initial value changing method of changing the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random type update in which all values within the range appear apart without overlapping until one round. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number is a random number updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number updating process in step S49, the number of times (for example, 2) for checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 via the port and data bus and checking is set (step S50). It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S51). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S51; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S49). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the check (loop processing) of the power failure monitoring signal are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step S48) before the initial value random number update process (step S49), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is performed. By waiting for the initial value random number updating process, it is possible to avoid the pressure on the interrupt process.

  In addition to the main processing, there is also a method of performing initial value random number update processing in the timer interrupt processing in addition to the main processing, and when such a method is adopted, the initial value random number update processing in step S49 above In order to prevent the value random number update process from being performed, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to prohibit the interrupt and then update and cancel the interrupt. There is no problem in canceling the interrupt before the initial value random number update process if the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed but is performed only in the main process, and the main process It has the advantage of being simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal for the number of checks has not continued (step S52; N), the process returns to the determination (step S51) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. In addition, when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the processing for temporarily prohibiting an interrupt (step S53) A process (step S54) of outputting off data to the output port is performed.

  Thereafter, the blackout inspection area check data 1 is saved in the blackout inspection area 1 (step S55), and the blackout inspection area check data 2 is saved in the blackout inspection area 2 (step S56). Furthermore, a checksum calculation process (step S57) for calculating a checksum at power-off of the RWM, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S58), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S59) ) And wait for the power to the game machine to shut off. As described above, by saving check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating a checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before the power shutdown. It can be judged at the time of reinjection.

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

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

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (setting value change button, setting key operation unit) capable of external operation, and an initialization operation unit. And initialization means (game control apparatus 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time. It becomes.

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

  In the above main process, after performing the process of step S28, the process may return to the process of step S26, and the processes of steps S26 to S28 may be repeated until the setting key switch is turned on. . That is, the control of the game may be stopped to wait until the setting key switch is turned on. In this case, in steps S26 and S27, the determination is made not based on the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6, but on the basis of the state of the third input port 124 at the present time. Furthermore, when the state in which the processes in steps S26 to S28 are repeatedly performed continues for a predetermined time, the process may move to step S29 to wait for the interruption of the power.

  Furthermore, here, the condition for shifting to the probability setting value change state where the probability setting value can be changed is that the main frame (front frame 12) is in the open state and the setting key switch is in the on state. The open state of the frame 12 may not be a condition. In addition, both the opening of the front frame 12 and the opening of the glass frame 15 may be conditions, or the opening of the glass frame 15 may be only.

  Further, without providing the setting key switch, the state may be shifted to the probability setting value changing state only on the condition that the setting value changing switch is in the on state. That is, without performing the processes of steps S22 and S23, the process may move to step S35 of FIG. 6 when the setting value change switch is on at step S24 (step S24; Y). In this case, although the process of steps S41 to S44 in FIG. 6 for initializing the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variation pattern random numbers, and the area for game control is not performed, the setting is changed in the probability setting value change state. It is possible to initialize only the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variation pattern random numbers, and the area for game control by ending without setting or setting the same probability setting value. By shifting to the probability setting value changing state only on the condition that the setting value changing switch is on as described above, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko gaming machine can be diverted.

  From the above, it is possible to execute the game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving the player a gaming value The control unit (game control apparatus 100) for performing control, the probability setting value to which the probability value used for drawing the game is assigned, the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value Storage means (RAM 111 C) which comprises setting means (gaming control apparatus 100) capable of selecting from a plurality of probability setting values by operation of the change switch 151), and the control means is capable of holding stored contents even when the power is shut off ), The validity determination means (game control apparatus 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on, and the probability setting value is selected. And an initialization unit (game control apparatus 100) capable of initializing the storage unit based on the operation of the operation unit, and the validity determination unit determines that the information stored in the storage unit is not valid. When it is determined that the notification has been made, the notification to prompt the selection of the probability setting value is performed. Therefore, it is possible to urge return to a normal state. In addition, by initializing the RAM 111C, the information on the probability setting value set in the game arcade is also lost and the initial value is set. However, the initialization prompting to select the probability setting value is performed. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value being unintended by the game arcade from being set.

  The control means is configured to be able to select the probability setting value when the operation unit is operated when the power is turned on, and the information stored in the storage means by the validity determination means is If it is determined that the notification is not valid, the notification to prompt the selection of the probability setting value is continued until the power is shut off. Therefore, it is possible to urge recovery to the normal state and prevent the gaming machine from remaining in the state where the probability setting value is not set by the initialization.

  Further, the control means is configured to stop the control of the game and wait for the selection of the probability setting value when the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to urge recovery to the normal state and prevent the gaming machine from remaining in the state where the probability setting value is not set by the initialization.

  The game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means are provided. When it is determined by the validity determination means that the information stored in the storage means is not valid, the specific information is transmitted to the effect control means to stop the control of the game, and the effect control means On the basis of the reception of the probability setting value. Therefore, it is possible to urge recovery to the normal state and prevent the gaming machine from remaining in the state where the probability setting value is not set by the initialization.

  Further, when the specific information is received, the effect control means continues to notify the user to select the probability setting value until the power is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to urge recovery to the normal state and prevent the gaming machine from remaining in the state where the probability setting value is not set by the initialization.

  In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in the gaming machine capable of generating the special gaming state for giving the player the gaming value The first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value) are control means (game control apparatus 100) and probability setting values to which probability values used for lottery of the game are assigned. A setting unit (game control apparatus 100) capable of selecting from a plurality of probability setting values by operation of a change button (setting value change switch 151)), and the control unit can hold stored contents even when the power is shut off If the first operation unit and the second operation unit are not operated when the power is turned on, recovery is performed based on the information stored and held in the storage unit, and the power is turned off. At the same time, when the first operation unit is operated, it is in a changeable state that allows the probability setting value to be changed by the setting means, and when only the second operation unit is operated when the power is turned on, storage is performed. It means that the means has been initialized. Therefore, the work of changing the probability setting value and clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game arcade can be improved. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

  Further, the setting means can change the probability setting value by operating the second operation unit in the changeable state. Therefore, the operation of selecting the probability setting value and the operation of selecting initialization can be performed using the same operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game arcade can be improved. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

  In addition, the control means includes legitimacy determination means (game control apparatus 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on, and the validity determination means stores the information in the storage means. If it is determined that the information being processed is not valid and the first operation unit has not been operated, a notification prompting initialization of the storage means is performed. Therefore, it is possible to urge return to a normal state.

  Further, the control means is configured to be in a changeable state enabling change of the probability setting value by the setting means and to initialize the storage means when the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. And the first operation unit is operated when it is determined that the information stored in the storage unit is not valid by the validity determination unit and the first operation unit is not operated. The notification for prompting the user to turn on the power is performed. Therefore, it is possible to urge return to a normal state.

  In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in the gaming machine capable of generating the special gaming state for giving the player the gaming value Control means (game control apparatus 100) and probability setting values to which probability values used for lottery of the game are assigned, a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change Necessary for controlling the game by setting means (game control apparatus 100) which can be selected from plural types of probability setting values by the operation of the switch 151) and control means including information of probability setting values selected by the setting means Storage means (RAM 111C) capable of storing information, and the control means is configured to turn on the game machine when a predetermined operation unit of the plurality of operation units is operated. Storage means so that the was is initialized. Therefore, the work of changing the probability setting value and clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game arcade can be improved. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, which can reduce the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same process as step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input from various sensors and switches, and taking in of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process (step S104) is performed to control the drive of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, a common power solenoid 37c). Note that when a signal for stopping the emission is output in step S5 in the main processing, the output processing causes the emission permission signal to be output, and the emission permission signal can be set to the permission state. The launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing is performed. Further, the release permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of release permission seen from the game control device, and a second signal (release permission signal) indicating the state of release permission viewed from the payout control device is also the payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the gaming ball is configured to be in a state where it can be launched.

  Next, random number update processing 1 (step S105) for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number, which is the target of the initial value random number update processing (step S105) First, random number update processing 2 (step S106) is performed to update the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of the special figure 2. After that, monitoring whether or not there is an input of a normal signal from start opening 1 switch 36a, start opening 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a of common drawing, winning opening switch 35a, big winning opening switch 38a, monitoring of error ( A winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S107) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are opened.

  Next, a probability setting value change process (step S108) is performed to perform processing regarding change and confirmation of the probability setting value, and it is determined whether or not the probability setting value is changed (step S109). If the probability setting value change state is in effect, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set. If it is not in the probability setting value change state (step S109; N), it is determined whether it is in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110). In the probability setting value confirmation mode, the probability setting value can not be changed but the probability setting value currently being set can be confirmed.

  When it is not the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110; N), a payout command transmission process (step S111) for outputting a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 as a process related to the progression of the game. A special drawing game process (step S112) for performing a process related to a figure variation display game and a common drawing game process (step S113) for performing a process related to a common drawing variation display game are performed. On the other hand, if it is in the probability setting value change state (step S109; Y) or if it is in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110; Y), the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the above processing relating to the game. That is, in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, it is determined that the game can not be progressed.

  If the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode is selected, the payout command transmission processing (step S111), the special figure game processing (step S112), and the common-play game processing (step S113) are not performed. However, one or more of these may be performed. For example, the payout command transmission process (step S111) may be performed to pay out the winning balls. Also, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. For example, the random number updating process 1 (step S105) or the random number updating process 2 (step S106) is not performed in the probability setting value change state, and the random number update is not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. You may Further, the types of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

  Next, segment LED editing processing (step S114) provided in the gaming machine 10 to drive the segment LED for displaying the special view variation display game and displaying various information related to the game to display desired content (step S114) Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115) which performs processing to check the detection signal from the sensor to determine whether there is an abnormality or board radio fraud that performs processing to check the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S116) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S117) of setting signals output to various external devices to the output buffer is performed, and a base value is obtained from the number of detected gaming balls at the out switch and the number of payouts based on winnings in the winning area. The state display editing and output process is performed to calculate the and the like (step S118), and the timer interrupt process is ended.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying the register bank 0) Automatically at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU to be used, there are gaming machines that need to be instructed to execute a process of restoring an interrupt disabled state and a process of restoring a register bank specification.

[Output processing]
Next, the details of the output process (step S104) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the output process, first, off data is output (reset) to the output port 135 which outputs data of the segment of the batch display device (LED) 50 (step S141). Next, the data to be output to the output port 134 for outputting the data of the special winning opening solenoid 38b and the common control solenoid 37c are synthesized and output (step S142).

  Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the batch display device (LED) 50 is updated (step S143), and the output data of the digit line of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is obtained (step S144). In the case of this embodiment, the value of the digit counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3. Next, the acquired data and external information data are combined (step S145), and the combined data (for example, data of "door / frame open" data of "security signal") are output ports for digit / external information output It outputs to 136 (step S146).

  Thereafter, the output data of the segment line is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (step S147), and the loaded data is output to the output port 135 for segment output (step S148). As a result, the plurality of light emitting display portions provided in the collective display device 50 are controlled by dynamic control.

  Subsequently, various output data of external information are synthesized (step S149), and the synthesized data (for example, data of "big hit signal 1", data of "big hit signal 2", data of "big hit signal 3", "big hit signal" Output data of 4 ", data of" pattern decision number signal ", data of" starting opening signal ", data of" main prize ball signal ") and output data of firing permission (step S150), and the synthesized data is The information is output to the output port 137 for outputting the external information / emission permission signal (step S151).

  Next, off output data of probability setting value display is set as display content in the probability setting value display device 153 (step S152), and it is determined whether a probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153). The probability setting value display permission flag is a flag that is set when the probability setting value display device 153 is permitted to display the probability setting value.

  If the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153; Y), the probability setting value display data is loaded from the probability setting value display data area (step S154), and the display data is output of the probability setting value display The data is output to the port 134 (step S155). As a result, the probability setting value display unit 153 displays the probability setting value. On the other hand, when the probability setting value display permission flag is not set (step S153; N), the display data is output to the output port 134 of the probability setting value display (step S155). In this case, the off output data set in step S152 is set, and nothing is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153.

  Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs the test signal to the test injection test device is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay substrate 70 (Step S156). Thereafter, data output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay substrate 70 which outputs a test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay substrate 70 (Step S157).

  Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs the test signal to the test injection test device is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay substrate 70 (Step S158). Furthermore, the data output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs the test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay substrate 70 (Step S159). Then, data to be output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay substrate 70 that outputs a test signal to the test shooting test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay substrate 70 (Step S160).

  Next, test signal output data of the probability setting value is loaded (step S161). Here, the probability setting value display data is loaded as test signal output data from the probability setting value display data area. That is, for the information on the probability setting value among the test signals to the test sampling device, the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 is used as it is. As a result, the processing is simplified, and the information of the probability setting value does not change, and accurate information can be output. Of course, display data may be converted into value information and output.

  Then, it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S162), and when it is not in the on state (step S162; N), the process proceeds to step S184. If it is on (step S162; Y), the loaded data and the setting key switch on information are combined (step S163), and the process proceeds to step S184. Thereafter, the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 6 on the relay substrate 70 which outputs a test signal to the test shooting test apparatus (step S164), and the output processing is completed.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S111) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

  The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control apparatus 100, and a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2 are provided. The prize number counter area 1 is an area used to transmit a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize balls, and the prize for which the payout command has not been transmitted yet The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 forms a winning ball command counter capable of storing information on the winning ball command.

  The winning number counter area 2 is for transmitting a main winning ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of prize balls (the expected number of payouts) generated by the winning on the winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here 10). In the area to be used, data of winning corresponding to the winning balls not subjected to the generation processing of the main winning ball signal is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 forms a main winning ball signal counter capable of storing information on the main winning ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, a payout prize ball signal is output to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out from the payout control device 200 reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). It is possible to monitor fraudulent payments by collating these two signals.

In these winning number counter areas, the winning number counter area is set according to the number of winning balls set for each winning opening (three winning balls, 10 winning balls, 14 winning balls in the case of this embodiment). The counter number of the corresponding winning number counter area is incremented by one based on the winning on the winning opening. That is, the information on the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the winning area. The winning number counter area 1 is assigned a wider area than the winning number counter area 2 so that more winning data can be stored. This is because the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the transmission destination, while transmission may be suspended depending on the state of the payout control device 200 to which the payout command is the transmission destination. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 winnings can be stored in the three prize ball counter area, the ten prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 1, respectively. The three prize ball counter area, the ten prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2 are configured to be able to store up to 255 prizes.

  In the process of checking whether there is a count in winning number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each winning ball number, “0” in the winning number counter area to be checked. Determine if there is a non-count number. Then, when there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is judged whether the checking of the counting numbers of all winning number counter areas is completed. It determines (step S183). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S183; N), the process returns to step S181 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area → 10 prize ball counter area → 14 prize ball counter area.

  If it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184), and the target winning number counter area 2 The number of payouts corresponding to the address is acquired (step S185). Then, the value of the winning balls remaining number area and the acquired number of payouts are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the remaining winning balls area (step S187). In addition, as the value of the remaining number area of winning balls before this processing, a fraction which does not meet a predetermined number serving as a reference of the output of the main winning ball signal is stored.

Thereafter, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189), and if it is not 0 or more (step S189; N), the process proceeds to step S192. If the number is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output frequency area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, whenever the number of remaining winning balls is ten, the number of outputs of the main winning ball signal is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the remaining number area of the winning balls (step S191), and the process returns to the process of step S188. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control apparatus 100 forms an external information output unit that outputs a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out with the winning of the game ball in the predetermined pay area. . In addition, when the payout of the game ball such as during a big hit is concentrated by outputting the main prize ball signal, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed along with the payout of the game ball, and the accurate occurrence occurred during the big hit It is possible to prevent such a problem that the number of winning balls can not be counted.
Here, the process of steps S181 to S191 is a process of updating (increasing) the number of outputs of the main winning ball signal, and the process of steps S192 to S201 is a process of transmitting a payout command.

  In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S193). If the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is ended. If the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194).

  The payout busy signal indicates whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start payout control, and the payout busy signal is in the on state (busy state) when the payout control can not be immediately started. Be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be received. That is, the payout busy signal makes a state signal indicating whether the payout control means (the payout control device 200) can start the payout control.

  If the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time elapses (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 can pay the prize ball. When in the state, it is configured to transmit a payout command. As described above, when the payout control device 200 can not immediately start the payout control and does not transmit the payout command, it is possible to perform the useless processing by preventing the subsequent processing regarding the transmission of the payout command. We try to prevent and reduce the burden of control.

  The conditions for the payout busy signal to be in the on state (busy status) are, for example, during the payout operation, the ball lending operation, the shoot ball out error, the overflow error, the frame radio wave illegal occurrence, the payout ball detection switch (dispensed The number of prize balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 during an abnormality of a switch for monitoring a shot ball, a shortage of payout error, a payout excess error, and the number of unpaid balls Etc) (when it is not = 0) etc.

  If the payout busy signal is not in the busy state (step S194; N), it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). In the process of checking whether there is a count in winning number counter area 1 (step S195), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each winning ball number, "0" in the winning number counter area to be checked. Determine if there is a non-count number.

  Then, when there is no count number (step S195; N), the address of winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S196), and it is judged whether the checking of the counting numbers of all winning number counter areas is completed. It determines (step S197). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S 197; Y), the payout command transmission process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S197; N), the process returns to step S195 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area → 10 prize ball counter area → 14 prize ball counter area.

  If it is determined in step S195 that there is a counted number (step S195; Y), the counted number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S198), and the target winning number counter area 1 The payout amount command corresponding to the address of is acquired (step S199). Then, the acquired payout amount command is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S200), the initial value is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S201), and the payout command transmission process is ended. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and 200 ms is set as an initial value, for example.

  As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one winning in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls the payout of a predetermined number of winning balls based on the payout command. That is, the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control output from the payout control means (the payout control device 200) indicates that the game control device 100 can start the payout control. In this case, the winning ball command transmitting means transmits the winning ball command to the payout control means.

  As described above, since the game control apparatus 100 controls the game ball command to be transmitted based on the state signal output from the payout control apparatus 200, the award is made only when the payout control apparatus 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winnings that have not been paid out will be held on the game control device 100 side, so when a power failure occurs, it will be backed up by the game control device 100 and backed up to the payout control device 200. Accurate dispensing control can be realized without providing the function for

  In a conventional gaming machine (e.g., the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when the power is shut off due to some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its own storage means, and immediately before the power is shut off. The payout control state based on the data of is maintained. However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the cost increases because the function for backing up is required. According to the present invention, accurate dispensing control can be realized without providing the dispensing control device 200 with a function for backup.

  Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to an external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay, and the external device such as a hall computer can pay out the prize balls. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be grasped accurately. Further, since the prize ball instruction counter capable of storing information on the prize ball instruction and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing the information on the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball instruction and the main prize ball having different transmission timings Information on signals can be managed separately, and information can be managed reliably.

  From the above, the game control is generally performed, and the game ball to the winning area (start winning hole 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37, general winning hole 35, special fluctuation winning device 38) provided in the game area 32 Game control means (game control apparatus 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on the winning of the game, and payout control means (payout control device) for controlling the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means 200), and the game control means controls the payout ball command based on the status signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start payout control. The control to transmit to the means is performed, and when a power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, the payout ball command is immediately issued even if the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is outputted from the payout control device. Payment The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means in response to the state signal indicating that the payout control can be started is continuously output from the payout control means over the predetermined period without transmitting to the control means. It will be like that.

  In addition, the game area 32 is provided with a plurality of winning areas with different numbers of winning balls (start winning hole 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37, general winning hole 35, special fluctuation winning device 38), and the game control means (game control device 100) The prize ball command counter (game control apparatus 100) which can specify the presence or absence of non-transmission of the prize ball command which instructs the payout control of the game ball for every prize ball number, the state signal can start the payout control , And when there is an unsent winning ball command in each winning ball command counter, the winning ball command is sent to the payout control means (the payout control device 200), and the status signal indicates the payout control means It will be made to specify before specification of whether or not the payout control can be started before specification of whether or not there is an unsent winning ball command in each winning ball command counter.

  In addition, the game control is performed in an integrated manner, and a winning ball command is issued based on the winning of the gaming ball to a predetermined winning area (start winning hole 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37, general winning hole 35, special fluctuation winning device 38). A game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a game, and a payout control means (payout control device 200) for performing a payout control of a game ball based on a prize ball command sent from the game control means; The control means is configured to control the payout ball command when the status signal output from the payout control means and indicating that the payout control means can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. A prize ball signal transmitting means (game control apparatus 100) to be sent to the means, and a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out with the winning of the gaming ball in a predetermined prize area. Of the gaming machine The external information output means (game control apparatus 100) to output to the unit, and the external information output means determines whether the state signal output from the payout control means can start the payout control or not The output of the winning ball signal is performed regardless of.

  In addition, even if the prize ball command transmission means (game control apparatus 100) generates a power failure and returns from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued even if the status signal indicates that payout control can be started. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (the payout control device 200), and the winning ball command is issued in response to the state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started continues for a predetermined period. It will be transmitted to the payout control means.

  In addition, the game control means (game control apparatus 100) can store information on the award ball signal counter (game control apparatus 100) capable of storing information on the award ball command and the information on the award ball signal (main award ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control apparatus 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmission means (game control apparatus 100) has a predetermined winning area (start winning hole 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37, general winning hole 35, special fluctuation) The winning ball command is generated on the basis of one winning to the winning device 38), and one winning ball command is paid out when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started. The game ball command counter (game control apparatus 100) can store information on the winnings in units of one winning on a predetermined winning area, and can play the game on the predetermined winning area. Ball winning The number of award ball commands not transmitted can be stored by updating in response to the transmission to the award ball command to the payout control means, and the external information output means is configured to perform predetermined winnings. It is configured to accumulate the number of winning balls determined to be paid out with the game ball to the area, and to output a winning ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine every time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number, and the winning ball signal counter The information of the winning can be stored on the basis of one winning in a predetermined winning area, and the game ball is updated at the time of winning in a predetermined winning area, and the number of winning balls by the external information output means is accumulated. By updating in accordance with the processing, it is possible to store the number of winning balls that have not been subjected to the accumulation processing.

Further, in the present embodiment, a main prize ball signal is output from the game control device 100 every time the planned number of game balls to be paid out becomes ten, and the payout control device 200 has ten game balls paid out. The main prize ball signal is output each time
Specifically, the game control apparatus 100 updates the main prize ball number signal output frequency by +1 (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) every 10 payout schedules (every time the payout command is transmitted), and updates (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) The main prize ball signal is output as many times as the number of outputs set.
Since the prize ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 200 every time 10 pieces of payout are actually performed for the main prize ball signal outputted for each schedule, the schedule and the result can be matched, It is possible to respond to fraudulent withdrawals. In addition, even if you win during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to a lack of balls, etc., and even if it is paid out after the big hit, the hall computer (hall computer) is accurate by the main prize ball signal output at the time of winning. Information can be collected (judged).

[Prize port switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 10 shows the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S107) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning opening switch / state monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value changing state is set (step S299). If the probability setting value change state is in effect, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set. If it is not in the probability setting value change state (step S299; N), it is determined whether it is in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S300). In the probability setting value confirmation mode, the probability setting value can not be changed but the probability setting value currently being set can be confirmed.

  When it is not the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S300; N), the process after step S301 is performed as a process regarding progress of a game. On the other hand, if it is in the probability setting value change state (step S299; Y) or in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S300; Y), the process proceeds to step S309. That is, in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, it is determined that the game can not be progressed without performing the processing relating to the winning.

  In the probability setting value change state or in the probability setting value confirmation mode, monitoring of fraud and prizes of the special variation winning device 38, monitoring of fraud and prizes of the normally moving prize device 37, and a prize winning hole which can always be prized It is not necessary to monitor the winnings of the above, but one or more of these may be monitored. For example, the fraud monitoring of the special variation winning device 38 or the normal variation winning device 37 may be performed. Also, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. For example, the processing after step S309 may not be performed. Further, the types of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

  In step S301, the winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one big winning opening switch 38a in the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the large winning opening is large despite the opening. The fraud & prize monitoring process (step S302) is performed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize at the prize opening and to detect a normal prize.

  In the winning opening monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether there is an input on the target switch, a lower address of fraud monitoring information, a lower address of a fraud winning number area, a fraud winning error notification command, a fraud winning The information of the number upper limit value (the number of irregularities judged), the address of the winning opening switch table, and the notification timer update information (permission / update) is defined. In addition to the number of repetitions of monitoring (number of switches) in the winning table of the winning opening monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit, lower address of winning number counter area 1, winning number counter area 2 for each switch. The lower address information of is defined. The winning opening monitoring table is prepared for each of the switches to be monitored.

  Thereafter, the winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other big winning opening switch 38a in the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the large winning is achieved despite the fact that the special winning opening is not open. An illegal and prize monitoring process (step S304) is performed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize in the mouth and to detect a normal prize.

  Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table of the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in Puden (step S305), and monitor whether there is an unfair winning in the Fuden despite the fact that it is not open At the same time, a fraud & prize monitoring process (step S306) is executed to detect a normal prize. Then, the prize hole monitor table of the prize hole switch (for example, the starting hole 1 switch 36a and the prize hole switch 35a of the general prize hole 35) which can always be prized is prepared (step S307) A process (step S308) is performed.

  Next, a state scan counter for specifying in order which switch or signal of the plurality of switches whose state should be monitored and which signal is to be the target of the current monitoring is updated (step S309). In the case of the present embodiment, the state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, in accordance with the value of the state scan counter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared (step S310). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S311) is performed to determine whether or not an error has occurred.

  In the case of the present embodiment, by referring to the value of the status scan counter in the gaming machine status monitoring table 1, when the value of the status scan counter is “0”, a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of connector disconnection or the like of the switch. The monitoring of the state based on one signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, the monitoring of the state based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is “2”, monitoring of the status based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is “3”, monitoring of the status based on the payout abnormality status signal is configured. Ru.

  Next, in accordance with the value of the state scan counter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared (step S312). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S313) is performed to determine whether or not an error has occurred.

  In the case of the present embodiment, by referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 2, when the value of the state scan counter is "0", it is based on the signal output from the glass frame open detection switch 63. The monitoring of the state is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, the monitoring of the state based on the signal output from the main body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. Moreover, when the value of the state scan counter is "2", monitoring of the state based on the frame radio wave illegal signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is "3", monitoring of the state based on the touch switch signal is It is set.

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314). If the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no monitoring target of the state in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. If the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the gaming machine determines whether or not an error has occurred. A state check process (step S316) is performed.

  In the case of this embodiment, by referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3, when the value of the state scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of connector disconnection or the like of the switch. Monitoring of the state based on two signals is set. The gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

  Thereafter, a payout busy signal check process (step S317) is performed to check a payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start payout control, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is ended. Note that the processing in steps S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the status scan counter updated at each timer interrupt is “0”, so that it is executed at a rate of once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 ms.

Probability setting value change processing
FIG. 11 shows the probability setting value changing process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this probability setting value changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value changing state is set (step S401), and if it is not the probability setting value changing state (step S401; N), a process of enabling confirmation of the probability setting value The probability setting value confirmation process is performed (step S422), and the probability setting value changing process is ended.

  If the probability setting value change state is determined (step S401; Y), if the probability setting value extinguishing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S402), and it is determined whether the probability setting value extinguishing timer is 0 . If the probability setting value extinguishing timer is 0 (step S403; Y), the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S405. In this case, information on the probability setting value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 by the above-described output process (see FIG. 8). If the probability setting value extinguishing timer is not 0 (step S403; N), the process proceeds to step S405. In this case, the probability setting value display permission flag is not set, and nothing is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 by the above-described output processing.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the probability setting value has been changed (step S405). The probability setting value changed is a state in which a probability setting value to be used in the game is newly set by performing a determination operation described later, and in this case, a probability setting value changed flag is set. If the probability setting value has been changed (step S405; Y), the process proceeds to step S416. If the probability setting value has not been changed (step S405; N), it is determined whether there is an input from the setting value change switch (step S406).

  Then, in the determination whether there is an input from the setting value change switch (step S406), it is determined whether the input state from the setting value change switch has changed to the on state. That is, it is determined whether the probability setting value change button has been pressed. If there is no input from the setting value change switch (step S406; N), the process proceeds to step S411.

  In addition, when there is an input from the setting value change switch (step S406; Y), the value of the work probability setting value area is updated by +1 in the range of 0-5. The values of 0 to 5 in the working probability setting value area correspond to setting 1 to setting 6, respectively, and the value of the working probability setting value area is updated by +1 each time the setting value change button is pressed. The probability setting value to be selected changes sequentially. When the value of the work probability setting value area is updated by 1 in the state of 5, it returns to 0. Further, at this stage, only the value of the work probability setting value area is changed, and the value of the probability setting value area storing the probability setting value used for the game does not change. The probability setting value selected based on the determination operation described later is saved in the probability setting value area. Moreover, although the number of probability setting values is six here, it is also possible to set it as numbers other than this.

  Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the work probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S408). Thus, the data displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 becomes information of the newly selected probability setting value. Then, an initial value (for example, 100 ms) is saved in the probability setting value extinguishing timer area (step S409), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S410). As a result, the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is turned off and blank display is performed without displaying anything as a specific display for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) from the operation of the setting value change button. Will be displayed. By doing this, it can be understood that the display has been updated.

  Here, a blank display in which nothing is displayed is set as the specific display, but a display other than this may be used. For example, when displaying with probability setting value by 1 to 6 numbers, display other than this number may be specified display. That is, the specific display may not be used as the display of the probability setting value. In addition, when displaying the display of the probability setting value in a continuous lighting state, the display of the probability setting value after updating may be blinked as a specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display mode different from the display mode after the elapse of the specific display. Examples of the display mode used as the specific display include a display mode to blink, a display mode in which the flickering cycle is different from when it is not the specific display, and a display mode in which the display color is different from the case where the display is not specific .

  Further, information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the operation of the setting value change button, and the display of the display device 41 or the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the panel decoration device 46, the panel effect device 44 The specific notification which is the notification that the selected probability setting value has been changed may be performed by the operation of the above, the output of the sound by the speakers 19a, 19b, or the like. That is, specific notification may be performed in combination with or in place of the specific display. Further, the display similar to the probability setting value display device 153 may be performed on the display device 41, the special view 1 display 51, and the special view 2 display.

  Next, it is determined whether there is an input from a touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 (step S411). The touch switch is a sensor capable of detecting the touch of the human body on the operation handle 24, and outputs a signal when there is a touch. If there is no input from this touch switch (step S411; N), the probability setting value change processing is ended. If there is an input from the touch switch (step S411; Y), the value of the working probability setting value area is loaded and saved in the probability setting value area (step S412). Thereby, the selected probability setting value is set as the probability setting value to be used for the game. That is, it is a determination operation of determining the probability setting value selected by touching the operation handle 24. Of course, an operation other than this operation may be used as the confirmation operation, or an operation unit for the confirmation operation may be provided in the setting means.

  Thereafter, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S413). Next, the probability setting value changed flag is set (step S415), a command of probability setting value change is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S416), and the probability setting value changing process is ended. . In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, and the display of the panel effect device 44 based on receiving the command of probability setting value change. The notification that the probability setting value has been changed is performed by the operation, the output of sound by the speakers 19a, 19b, or the like.

  On the other hand, if the probability setting value has been changed (step S405; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is off (step S416). If the setting key switch is not turned off (step S416; N), that is, if the setting key of the setting key operation unit is in the second position, the probability setting value changing process is ended. If the setting key switch is off (step S416; Y), that is, if the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not at the second position, the RAM clear start address 3 is set (step S417). The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S418), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S419).

  As a result, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. In addition, setting of a timer for outputting a security signal is also performed. That is, the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number, and the area for the state display are not initialized. However, the area for the initial value random number and the area for the variation pattern random number may be cleared. In addition, the area related to the change work such as the work probability set value area for temporarily storing information of the probability set value selected in the probability set value change state and various flags in the area for the probability set value is cleared. Ru. Therefore, since the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared, the display on the probability setting value display device 153 is ended. In addition, since the probability setting value changing flag is cleared, the probability setting value changing state ends.

  Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S420), and the probability setting change end command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) Step S421) The processing proceeds to step S48 of the main processing shown in FIG. In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, and the display of the panel effect device 44 based on receiving the command of probability setting value change. The notification that the change of the probability setting value has ended is performed by the operation, the output of the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like. This notification also serves as a notification that the RAM has been initialized.

  In the case of the present embodiment, in step S421, model designation command, special figure 1 pending number command, special figure 2 pending number command, probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of selected probability setting value, probability setting A plurality of commands such as a command to end change (displaying a customer waiting demo screen, and a command for notifying of the RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. The command of termination of probability setting change may be a RAM initialization command. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, the presentation frequency information command and the high probability frequency information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information that is information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, performing an effect according to the probability setting value, or providing a game effect according to the probability setting value It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value, such as making the selection probability different.

  From the above, it is possible to execute the game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving the player a gaming value Based on the operation of the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)), probability setting values to which probability values used for lottery are assigned are set to a plurality of probability setting values. And a display unit (probability setting value display device 153) for displaying information of the selected probability setting value, and the setting unit is based on the operation of the operation unit. When the display of the display unit is updated in response to the selection operation of the probability setting value, the specific display is performed over a predetermined period from the update. Therefore, it can be made easy to understand that the display has been updated, and the selected probability setting value can be clearly grasped.

  Further, the setting means displays a display not used as a display of the information of the probability setting value as the specific display. Therefore, it can be made easy to understand that the display has been updated, and the selected probability setting value can be clearly grasped.

  In addition, the setting means displays the updated information in a manner different from that after the elapse of the predetermined period over the predetermined period as the specific display. Therefore, it can be made easy to understand that the display has been updated, and the selected probability setting value can be clearly grasped.

[Probability setting value confirmation processing]
FIG. 12 shows the probability setting value confirmation process (step S422) in the probability setting value changing process. In this probability setting value confirmation process, it is first determined whether or not the probability setting value confirmation mode is in progress (step S431). In the probability setting value confirmation mode, the probability setting value can not be changed but the probability setting value currently being set can be confirmed. In this probability setting value confirmation mode, it can be determined because the probability setting value confirmation mode in-progress flag is set.

  If the mode is not the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S431; N), the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S432). As a result, a state in which nothing is displayed as the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a game is being played (step S433).

  During the game is during the execution of the special figure change display game, during the execution of the common view change display game, during the special game state or during the hit state of the common view. That is, it is a case where the state of the game is a prohibition state which prohibits the probability setting value confirmation mode from being started. If the game is in progress (step S433; Y), the probability setting value confirmation process is ended. That is, when in the game, it does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. In this case, information may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 indicating that it is not possible to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode since the game is being played, and notification may be made to that effect.

  The conditions for determining that a game is in progress (prohibited state) is not limited to the one described above. The special figure variation display game may be executed, the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special gaming state, or one or more states selected from among the hitting state of the general figure as a condition, for example, the special figure A game may be in progress if any of the variation display game is being executed or in the special game state. In addition, conditions other than the above may be added. For example, when the operation handle 24 is operated and there is an input from the touch switch, it may be determined that the game is in progress and the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode.

  In addition, even if it does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode as the game is in progress for a predetermined period after detecting the gaming balls with the out switch which detects all the gaming balls which are shot to the game area 32 and finished the game. good. In addition, while the front frame 12 is closed, it may be determined that the game is in progress and the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. In addition, it is possible not to shift to the probability setting value check mode during the power saving mode, which is shifted when a certain period of time elapses while a game is not being performed. The power saving mode is released as the front frame 12 is opened, and being in the power saving mode can be regarded as the front frame 12 being closed.

  If the game is not in progress (step S433; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state, that is, the operation unit is operated to be in the predetermined state (step S434). If the setting key switch is not in the on state (step S434; N), the probability setting value confirmation process is ended. If the setting key switch is on (step S434; Y), the probability setting value confirmation mode in-progress flag is set (step S435), and the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S436). As a result, the probability setting value confirmation mode is started, and information of the probability setting value currently set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is displayed.

  Thereafter, the initial value is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S437), and the command under confirmation of the probability setting value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S438). finish. When the probability setting value confirmation mode is started, a security signal is output over a predetermined period as external information. Further, in the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, and the panel effect based on reception of the command under probability setting value confirmation. By the operation of the device 44, the output of sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like, it is notified that the probability setting value is being confirmed.

  On the other hand, when in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S431; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S439). If the setting key switch is in the on state (step S439; Y), the probability setting value confirmation process is ended. In this case, the probability setting value confirmation mode continues.

  If the setting key switch is not on (step S439; N), the probability setting value confirmation mode in-progress flag is cleared (step S440), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S441). As a result, the probability setting value confirmation mode ends, and a state in which nothing is displayed as the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is set. Then, a command for ending the probability setting value confirmation is transmitted to the effect control board (the effect control device 300) (step S442), and the probability setting value confirmation process is ended. In the effect control device 300, the notification that the confirmation of the probability setting value is in progress is ended based on the reception of the command of the probability setting value confirmation end.

  That is, the probability setting value confirmation mode is started by turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position in a state where the power is turned on, and is ended by returning from the second position. When the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, the probability setting value is changed.

  As described above, by not shifting to the probability setting value confirmation mode even when the setting key switch is turned on when playing the game, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress. , Fairness of the game can be secured. It should be noted that although in the game, the setting key switch is not switched to the probability setting value confirmation mode even when the setting key switch is turned on, but the setting key switch is turned on during the game and the game is not in progress When it becomes, it transfers to probability setting value confirmation mode from that time. By doing this, since it becomes possible to automatically check the probability setting value when the game does not progress, the efficiency of the confirmation operation can be improved.

  In addition, although the condition for preventing the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode is in progress during the game, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the condition transitions to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game controlled by the game control device 100 What is necessary is to select whether or not to. For example, when in the high probability state, the mode may not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. Further, as described later, when a predetermined abnormality occurs, the mode may not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode.

  From the above, it is possible to execute the game based on the establishment of the start condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state for giving the player a gaming value The control unit (game control apparatus 100) for performing control, the probability setting value to which the probability value used for drawing the game is assigned, the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value Setting means (game control apparatus 100) capable of selecting from a plurality of probability setting values by the operation of the change switch 151), and the setting means is based on the operation unit being operated to be in a predetermined state If it is possible to set a confirmation state in which confirmation of the probability setting value is possible and the gaming state controlled by the control means is a prohibition state that prohibits the start of the confirmation state, Work unit is that it has not to a confirmation state be a predetermined state. Therefore, it becomes possible to select whether or not to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience due to the indication of the probability setting value.

  Also, the prohibited state is that the game is in progress. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  In addition, the prohibited state is a state in which a special gaming state is in progress. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  In addition, the game ball can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball can not be won, and an open state in which the game ball can be won easily, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 capable of generating the right to execute the game by winning is satisfied. Based on the regular drawing game (general drawing variation display game) is executed, and when the result of the general drawing game becomes a specific result, the hit state (general drawing hit state) to convert the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to the open state A normal fluctuation winning device control means (game control device 100) which can be generated, and the prohibited state is a state in which the regular game is being executed or in the hit state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  In the setting means, the operation part is brought into the predetermined state in a state in which the state of the game controlled by the control means is in the prohibition state, and the prohibition state is ended when the prohibition state is ended while being in the predetermined state. It will be in a confirmation state based on the end. Therefore, since it becomes possible to automatically check the probability setting value when the game does not progress, the efficiency of the checking operation can be improved.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (step S112) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special view game process, the monitoring of the input of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the control of the entire processing related to the special view variation display game, and the setting of the display of the special view are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special view game process, first, a starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) is performed to monitor winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers etc.) are extracted, A game result prior determination is performed in which the game result based on the winning is determined in advance before the start of the figure variation display game.

  Next, the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, processing is performed to monitor the detection of the gaming ball at the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38.

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

At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, the special figure variation A special drawing routine processing (step A8) is performed to set information necessary for performing processing.
At step A7, when the special figure game process number is "1", the special figure variation process which performs setting of the stop display time of the special figure, setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  If the special figure game processing number is "2" at step A7, and if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening of each big hit The special chart display process (step A10) is performed to set the fan fare time according to the release pattern, set the information necessary for performing the fan fare / interval process, and the like.

If the special figure game processing number is "3" at step A7, the setting of the opening time of the special winning opening and the updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening opening process, etc. A fanfare / interval process (step A11) is performed.
At step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "4", while the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the interval command, the processing of setting the ending command when the final round, the big winning opening remaining A special winning opening open process (step A12) is performed to set information necessary for ball processing.

If the special figure game processing number is "5" in step A7, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, the big hit end processing A special winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) is performed to set information necessary for the execution.
If the special figure game process number is "6" in step A7, a big hit end process (step A14) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure routine process.

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

  Thereafter, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special view 1 display 51 (step A19), the symbol variation control process (step A20) related to the control of the special symbol variation by the special view 1 display 51 is performed . And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control processing (step A22) concerning the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed , The special figure game processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" at step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device is operated when a big hit occurs in the special view variation display game (big hit symbol stop display). When the condition device is activated, for example, a big hit occurs and it is special as a special motorized role. It means that a specific flag for operating the fluctuation winning device 38 continuously is set (the character continuous operating device is operated). If the condition device does not operate, it means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small hit lottery, for example. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag turned on / off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch turned on / off electrically. In addition, "condition device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is required for continuous operation of a motorized accessory, and the same applies in this specification as well. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special view game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the starting opening switch monitoring process, first, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36), a prize monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and hard random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed. (1) It is determined whether or not there is a winning on the starting opening (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning on the first starting opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning on the first starting opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (during general public support) (step A104). ).

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

Next, prepare a second starting opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37) prize monitoring table (step A109), perform hard random number acquisition processing (step A110), and whether or not there is a winning to the second starting opening It determines (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning on the second starting opening (step A111; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning on the second starting opening (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric winning combination (normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37) is in operation, ie, normal fluctuation If it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the gaming ball is in an open state in which winning of the gaming ball is possible (step A112), and it is determined that the ordinary electric role is in operation (step A112; Y), It transfers to the process of A114 and performs the process after it. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary motor-operated combination is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether a common electric charge fraud is occurring (step A113).

  In the determination as to whether or not the general electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent prizes to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is equal to or more than the fraud occurrence judgment number (for example 5). In the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the gaming ball can not be won in the closed state, and the gaming ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, when the gaming ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or injustice occurs, and when there is a gaming ball winning in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent winnings. Then, when the number of incorrect winnings thus counted is equal to or more than a predetermined number (upper limit value), it is determined that the fraud is in progress.

  If it is determined in step A113 that no ordinary power transmission is occurring (step A113; N), a table for setting information on suspension by the second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is prepared (step A114). The figure starting opening switch common processing (step A115) is done, it ends starting opening switch supervision processing. If it is determined in step A113 that a general power transmission fraud is occurring (step A113; Y), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated further.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A110) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, the winning absence information of the starting opening to be monitored among the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37). The setting is made (step A121), and it is determined whether there is an input to the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process is ended. On the other hand, if there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether latch data is present in the target random number latch register (step A124). .

  If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, if no random number is extracted, the hard random number acquisition processing is ended. When latch data is present in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the extracted jackpot random number is loaded and prepared in the hard random number latch register to be monitored (step A125). Then, among the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37), the winning presence information of the starting opening to be monitored is set (step A126), hard random number acquisition processing finish.

[Special figure starting port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special view starting port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring process will be described. The special view starting opening switch common processing is processing that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special view starting opening switch common processing, first, information on the number of winnings on the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is Load the starting opening signal output count which is the number of outputs to the external management device (step A131), update the loaded value by +1 (step A132), and determine whether the output count overflows (step A133) ). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start aperture signal output number area of RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of times of output overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start opening signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the value after updating becomes “0” by +1 updating, and it is determined that the number of times of output overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations (starting storage) corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored among the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (step A135). If the number of to-be-updated holdings to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special drawing starting opening switch common processing ends.

  In addition, when the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of to-be-updated special figures (number of specially-designated 1 reservations or specially-designated number 2) is updated +1 Step A136) Save the target starting opening winning flag (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of start ports to be monitored and the number of special drawing reservations is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 of hard random number acquisition processing is stored as the big hit random number of RWM. Save to the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random numbers of the starting opening switch to be monitored are extracted and prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is a winning on the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that it is not a winning to the first starting opening (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A142 that the first starting opening has been won (step A142; Y), small hit symbol random numbers are extracted and prepared (step A143), RWM small hit symbols It saves in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A145), and the special figure holding information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Then, prepare a decoration special view reservation number command corresponding to the start opening switch to be monitored and the special view reservation number (step A 147), perform the rendering command setting process (step A 148), and execute the special view start aperture switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control apparatus 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the start winning opening 36 and the starting area of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 and starts the right to execute the variable display game. A starting storage means is provided for storing a predetermined number as the upper limit as storage. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) sets various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as the first start storage with the predetermined number as the upper limit. It stores and stores various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball on the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning device 37) as a second starting memory with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, the details of the special view hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special view reservation information determination process is a prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start storage prior to the start timing of the special view variation display game based on the corresponding start storage.

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the starting opening winning flag saved in step A137 of the special view starting opening switch common processing is checked to determine whether it is a winning to the first starting opening (starting opening 36). (Step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that it is not a winning to the first starting opening (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that a winning on the first starting opening has been won (step A151; Y), it is determined whether the special drawing time is short (step A152).

When it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is short (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is not short (step A152; N), it is determined whether the jackpot is medium or small hit (step A153).
If it is determined in step A153 that the jackpot is in the middle or the small hit (step A153; Y), the processing for determining the special map reservation information ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A153 that the big hit or small hit is not in progress (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit is based on whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. Then, if the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), set a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch (step A156), and at step A140 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared big hit symbol random number is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether it is a winning to the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that it is not a winning on the first starting opening (step A158; N), stop symbol information of the release is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A158 that the first starting opening has been won (step A158; Y), the big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether it matches the small hit determination value or not A small hit determination process (step A159) to determine whether or not to perform. Then, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the removal is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the judgment result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special view starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

  Then, a prefetch stop symbol command corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A165). Next, special figure information setting processing (step A166) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is performed, and variation pattern setting process for setting a variation aspect of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A 167).

  Thereafter, a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the first half fluctuation number indicating the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation number indicating the second half fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern of the special view fluctuation display game is prepared (step A168), and rendering command setting processing is performed. (Step A <b> 169) The special-image hold information determination process ends.

  The big hit determination process in step A 157 and the small hit determination process in step A 159 are the same as the processes shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure routine process. That is, the determination according to the set probability setting value is performed. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure routine process.

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

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

[Special figure usual processing]
Next, details of the special view routine processing (step A8) in the special view game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special view ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether the special view 2 reservation number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 pending number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, if it is determined that the special drawing 1 reservation number is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A309), and the customer waiting demo is not started (step A309) A309; N) sets the waiting for customer demonstration flag in the waiting for customer demonstration flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and an effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" relating to the special processing routine processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special processing game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag region (step A316), and the special view ordinary processing is ended. That is, when it is possible to start the special view variation display game but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command forming the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has been started at step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the process of steps A310 to A312.

In addition, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” at step A301 (step A301; N), a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step A302). Next, an effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended.
If the special drawing 1 holding number is not "0" in step A305 (step A305; N), a decoration special drawing holding number command corresponding to the special drawing 1 holding number is prepared (step A306). Next, a rendering command setting process (step A307) is performed, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended.

  As described above, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is performed when the special figure 2 pending number is not “0” by checking the special figure 2 pending number before the special figure 1 pending number check. Will be executed. That is, the second special view variation display game is executed with priority over the first special view variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is the variable display based on the first start memory It is a priority control means that is executed prior to the game.

[Special figure 1 change start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) in the special figure normal process described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 19A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, the special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321). In order to determine whether the special figure variation display game is a big hit, shift information and big hit information is set in the big hit flag 1 to determine whether the first special figure variation display game is a small hit or not A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed to set the shift information and the small hit information to the small hit flag of.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A 323) according to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (pattern information), the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. An information setting process (step A324) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special drawing fluctuation display game is set. (Step A325). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation aspect in the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting process for setting information on fluctuation start of the first special figure fluctuation display game (Step A327) is performed.

Next, “1” according to the special figure variation process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special view 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuating signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, save the in-fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and select the initial value of the blinking control timer in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area Here, 100 ms is set (step A333). Next, an initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) in the special figure normal process described above will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the process similar to the process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. It is intended for memory.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (b), first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, the special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341). A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A 342) is performed to set deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

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

Next, "1" associated with the special figure variation process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal related to the start of fluctuation of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 fluctuating signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, save the in-fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A 352), the initial value of the blinking control timer (special figure 2 indicator 52 blink timer) in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area Here, 100 ms is set (step A353). Then, an initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is ended.

  When selecting a variation pattern of the special view variation display game in the special view 1 variation start process or the special view 2 variation start process described above, information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value, such as selecting a fluctuation pattern according to the probability setting value, or changing the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, details of the jackpot determination process performed in the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the big hit determination process, first, an upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A381). The upper limit determination value table is provided for each probability setting value, and the upper limit determination value in the high probability state and the upper limit determination value in the low probability state (normal probability state) are respectively defined. Here, the corresponding table is set in accordance with the currently set probability setting value. Note that being a big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit judgment value. The jackpot determination value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is not less than the lower judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and not more than the upper judgment value which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit. By setting the upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value, the jackpot determination can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability setting value.

  Next, the lower limit judgment value of the jackpot judgment value is set (step A382), and it is judged whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower judgment value (step A383). Here, the value of the lower limit judgment value is the same value regardless of the probability setting value or the probability state (high probability state or normal probability state), but the lower limit judgment value is made different according to the probability setting value or probability state. Also good. In this case, similarly to the upper limit judgment value, the lower limit judgment value table in which the lower limit judgment value is specified for each probability setting value is selected according to the probability setting value, and the lower limit judgment value to be used is selected according to the probability state. To set it. Of course, the upper limit judgment value table and the lower limit judgment value table may be put together to form a judgment value table.

  If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A383; Y), a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A389), and the big hit judgment processing is ended. Note that the disconnection in step A 389 means that it is not a big hit, and there is a possibility that it will be determined as a small hit in the small hit determination processing later. If the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A383; N), it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step A384). Then, if it is in the high probability state (step A384; Y), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability is acquired (step A385), and it is judged whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper judgment value (step A387) ). If the state is not the high probability state (step A384; N), the upper limit judgment value in the low probability is set (step A386), and it is judged whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper judgment value (step A387) . The upper limit judgment value acquired here is acquired with reference to the upper limit judgment value table set in step A 381 described above.

  If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A387; Y), a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A358), and the big hit judgment processing is ended. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A387; N), that is, if it is a big hit, a big hit is set as the judgment result (step A389), and the big hit judgment processing is ended.

[Small hit judgment processing]
Next, the details of the small hit determination process performed in the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A 322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above and the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A 342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process .

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the small hitting determination process, first, a small hitting upper limit judgment value corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A401). The small hitting upper limit judgment value is provided for each probability setting value. Also, the small hit probability is constant regardless of whether it is a high probability state. Further, the range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value at the same probability setting value do not overlap. The range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value of different probability setting values may overlap, but may not overlap.

  Note that being a small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit judgment value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or higher than the small hit lower judgment value which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and the small hit upper limit which is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. If it is less than the determination value, it is determined that the small hit. By setting the small hit upper limit judgment value corresponding to the probability setting value, the small hit judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability setting value.

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the small hitting lower limit judgment value (step A402). Here, the value of the small hitting lower limit judgment value is the same even if the probability setting value is different. If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step A402; Y), the judgment result is set as a deviation (step A404), and the big hit judgment processing is ended. If the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the small hitting lower limit judgment value (step A402; N), it is judged whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hitting upper limit judgment value (step A403).

  When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step A403; Y), a gap is set as the judgment result (step A404), and the small hit judgment processing is ended. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step A403; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the judgment result (step A405), and the small hit judgment processing is ended. Do.

  As in the case of the big hit determination, the small hit upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability setting value may be set first, and the small hit upper limit judgment value may be acquired from the set upper limit judgment value table. The upper limit determination value in the big hit determination and the small hit upper limit determination value in the small hit determination may be collectively defined in a determination value table provided for each probability setting value. Furthermore, although the value of the small hitting lower limit judgment value is the same even if the probability setting value is different, the small hitting lower limit judgment value may be made different depending on the probability setting value, and in this case, according to the probability setting value The small hit lower limit judgment value is selected.

  In addition, in the process of setting the upper limit setting table corresponding to the probability setting value (step A381) and the process of setting the small hitting upper limit judgment value corresponding to the probability setting value (step A401), the probability setting value referred to is indicated. If the value is an abnormal value such as not corresponding to any probability setting value, the setting may be performed as a predetermined probability setting value (for example, setting 1), or an abnormality occurs. The game may be stopped and an error may be notified. Also, although the probability setting value is referred to for each determination of the big hit and each determination of the small hit, when setting the probability setting value in the probability setting value change state, the upper limit setting table corresponding to the set probability setting value Alternatively, processing for setting the small hitting upper limit judgment value may be performed, and this may only be referred to when judging the big hit or judging the small hit.

[Process during special figure change]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure variation processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (special figure 1 variation flag or special figure 2 variation flag) is prepared (step A601), and rendering command setting A process is performed (step A602). That is, a symbol stop command forming stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In response to the reception of the symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, and displays the result as a stop.

  Thereafter, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special-purpose game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 ms as the display time regardless of whether the stop design pattern is a removal design pattern, a big hit design pattern or a small hit design pattern, but the display time may be different depending on the stop design pattern. . That is, the game control apparatus 100 constitutes stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

  Subsequently, the processing number "2" according to the processing during the special figure display is set as the processing number (step A605), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A606).

  Next, save the signal related to the end of fluctuation of Special Figure 1 (for example, the signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation is OFF) in the test signal output data area (Step A 607), and the signal related to the end of fluctuation of Special Figure 2 (for example, special symbol 2) Save the fluctuation signal in the test signal output data area (Step A608) and set the number of times the symbol is determined to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal. A value (for example, 256 ms) is saved (step A 609). Thereafter, as information for controlling the special view 1 change display game in the special view 1 display 51, the stop flag relating to the change stop in the special view 1 display 51 is saved in the special view 1 change control flag area (step A610) Save the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display 52 as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52 in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A611) The special figure changing process ends.

[Process while displaying special map]
Next, the details of the special view display process (step A10) in the special view game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A 701). The small hit flag area is cleared (step A702).
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded (Step A703) A process (Step A704) of clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM is performed. Then, it is judged whether the big hit flag 2 loaded is a big hit (step A 705) and when it is determined that it is a big hit (step A 705; Y), the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special view fluctuation display game Save the test signal for the test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the commodity continuous operation device operating signal is ON, the special symbol 2 signal is ON) in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A 708), A round number upper limit table is set (step A709).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A705 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit as a result of checking the big hit flag 2 (step A 705; N), it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A706) and a big hit (step A706; Y), the test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the feature continuous operation device operating signal ON) regarding the start of the big hit (special feature 1 big hit) of the first special figure fluctuation display game, The special symbol 1 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A 707), and the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A 709) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A 709), the round number upper limit ("16" or "4" in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired, and the RWM is acquired. The number of rounds is saved in the upper limit value area of (step A710). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

  Next, a decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and effect command setting processing (step A713) is performed. After that, a probability information command is prepared according to the information that makes the probability of becoming a hit result in the common drawing fluctuation display game and the special drawing fluctuation display game a normal probability state (low probability state) (step A714). (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special view 1 or special view 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step A716) Do A717). The fanfare command forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

  Next, the information corresponding to the special winning opening open information and the probability of being hit in the common view variation display game and the special view variation display game is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A 718, two jackpots and three jacks are saved as signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. In addition, each ON / OFF is decided by the state of the special winning opening opening information and the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON if the big hit with popped out (big prize opening opening information is other than the big winning opening opened information 1), the big hit without popping out (so-called, 確 certain big hit etc. Large winning opening open If the information is a large winning opening opening information 1), it will be ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and it will be OFF otherwise. In addition, the jackpot 3 signal is ON when the jackpot is a jackpot with some balls, and is OFF when the jackpot is a jackpot without balls.

  After that, the big hit opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 ms, 4700 ms, 7700 ms or 300 ms) corresponding to the probability of being hit in the common view change display game and the special view change display game The setting is made (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the time saving state of the special view when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the large winning a prize opening fraud winning number area of the special winning a prize opening (the special fluctuation winning a prize device 38) which corresponds to the special winning a prize opening opening information is cleared (step A722), the special winning a prize winning opening which corresponds to the special winning opening information The fraud monitoring out-of-period flag is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). Thereafter, the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 1 (step A 724) is performed to shift to the fanfare / interval processing, and the special view display processing is terminated. That is, the special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special fluctuation winning device 38 into the open state based on the result being a special result in any of the first special view fluctuation display game and the second special view fluctuation display game. It is a special game state generating means that generates a state.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
If it is determined in step A 725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A 725; Y), a high probability fluctuation number area for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the high probability state The probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is high by performing high probability fluctuation number update processing (step A 726) for updating the value of (the high probability fluctuation number) and presentation mode information check processing (step A 727) related to setting of the rendering mode. It is determined whether it is a probability state (step A728).

  If it is determined in step A728 that the special drawing high probability is not found (step A728; N), the decoration special drawing command is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area and prepared (step A729), and the effect command setting The process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

If it is determined in step A728 that the high probability of the special view is being reached (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state, the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit, but the occurrence of the small hit is played In order not to make the person conscious, the screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Next, “7” for the small hit fanfare medium processing is set as the processing number (step A734), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A735).

  Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A 736), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, one signal for big hit is ON (big hit + small hit output) ) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A737), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the special winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (step A739), and the fraud monitoring out-of-time flag is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, a signal relating to a right-handed command (fire position designation signal 1 is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first gaming state display unit 57) is lit. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure displaying process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A 725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A 725; N), the high probability fluctuation number for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in high probability state. High probability change count update processing (step A 743) for updating the value of the area (high probability change count), presentation mode information check processing regarding setting of presentation mode (step A 744), switching preparation remaining rotation corresponding to presentation mode number A number is set (step A745), and it is determined whether the effect remaining rotation number and the switching preparation remaining rotation number match (step A746). Note that the switching preparation remaining rotational speed may be a different value (rotational speed) in all the rendering modes of the plurality of rendering modes, or the same value in any of the rendering modes of the plurality of rendering modes (Number of rotations) may be used, or the same value (number of rotations) may be used in all of the effect modes among the plurality of effect modes.
If it is determined in step A746 that the effect remaining rotation speed does not match the switching preparation remaining rotation speed (step A746; N), "0" relating to the special processing routine processing is set as the processing number (step A749) The special figure game process number area saves the process number (step A750) and clears the variation symbol determination flag area (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning a prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A 752), and the special view display processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A746 that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switch preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A746; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command setting is made. After performing the process (step A 748), the process proceeds to step A 749. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading effect from being performed several revolutions before the effect mode is switched, and the effect mode switching preparation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 to cross the mode. So that there is no contradiction.

[Puppet game processing]
Next, details of the common-play game process (step S113) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the common drawing game processing, monitoring of the input of the gate switch 34a, control of the entire processing concerning the common drawing variation display game, setting of display of common drawing, and the like are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the common-play game processing, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and a general prize winning switch for monitoring an input from the starting opening 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the common-play game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). In addition, the minimum value of the common drawing game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the common drawing game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

  If it is determined that the value of the common-play game processing timer is "0" (step B4; Y), that is, it is determined that the time-up or time-up has already occurred, reference is made to branch to the processing corresponding to the common-play game processing number The routine drawing game sequence branch table is set in the register (step B5), and the table is used to obtain the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the regular drawing game process number (step B6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the common drawing game process number (step B7).

In step B7, when the popular drawing game processing number is "0", the start of fluctuation of the common drawing fluctuation display game is monitored, and the setting of fluctuation start of the common drawing fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, the common drawing fluctuation The ordinary drawing process (step B8) is performed to set information necessary for performing the process.
If the drawing game processing number is “1” in step B7, a drawing change processing (step B9) is performed to set information necessary for performing the drawing display processing.

In addition, if the result of the common drawing variation display game is a hit when the common drawing game processing number is "2" in step B7, the setting of the common charge open time according to whether or not the time saving state is being performed. In addition, the general drawing display processing (step B10) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the common processing per processing.
In addition, if the regular drawing game process number is "3" in step B7, then the regular processing per medium drawing or the setting of information necessary for performing the routine charge residual ball processing, etc. A process (step B11) is performed.

In step B7, if the common drawing game process number is "4", general electric remaining ball processing (step B12) is performed to set information required for performing the common drawing end processing.
If the drawing game processing number is "5" in step B7, the drawing drawing end processing (step B13) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the drawing common processing.

Then, after preparing the common drawing fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the ordinary design by the common drawing display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control processing related to the control of the fluctuation of the ordinary design by the common drawing display 53 (step B15) is performed, and the common drawing game processing is finished.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B4 that the value of the common-play game processing timer is not "0" (step B4; N), that is, it is determined that the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Normal figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the common drawing routine processing (step B8) in the common drawing game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the ordinary drawing routine, it is first determined whether the ordinary drawing reservation number is “0” (step B301), and the ordinary drawing reservation number is “0” (step B301; Y ) Sets "0" relating to the ordinary drawing routine processing as the processing number (step B322), and saves the processing number in the ordinary drawing game processing number area (step B323). Thereafter, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the routine power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the routine drawing routine processing is ended.

  In addition, when the common drawing reservation number is not "0" (step B301; N), the random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for the hold number 1) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for the hold number 1) Clear the loaded area, that is, the per random number storage area (for holding number 1) and the per symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) to 0 (step B302), and there is a probability that it will be a hit result in the common drawing variation display game It is determined whether it is in the common map high probability raised higher than the normal probability (that is, the common map low probability), that is, in the short time state (step B303).

If the common drawing high probability is not (step B303; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the common drawing low probability is set (step B304), and the common drawing high probability is in progress (step B303) ; Y) sets the lower limit judgment value (high probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of the drawing high probability (step B305).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B306). If the value of the random number is not greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B306; N), the value of the random number is greater than or equal to step B304 or B305. It is determined whether it is less than the lower limit judgment value set in (step B307).

If the value of the per-random number is greater than or equal to the upper determination value (step B306; Y) or if the value of the per-random number is less than the lower determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), the per-flag In the area, save the misplacement information (step B308), set the disappointing stop symbol number (step B309), save the disappointing symbol information in the common drawing stop symbol information area (step B310), stop the common symbol number stop Save to the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, if the value of the random number per hit is not smaller than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311), and the load loaded in step B302 The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the common drawing stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is common drawing stop symbol Save to the area (step B314).

In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of hitting at low probability is 0/251, the probability of hitting at high probability is 250/251, the upper judgment value is “251”, and the low probability judgment value is “251”, the high probability lower limit judgment value is “1”. Therefore, at the time of the general drawing low probability, the value of the hit random number deviates in all cases of “0” to “250”. Further, at the time of the drawing normal probability, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of “1” to “250” is present, and the case where the value of the hit random number is “0” is not.
Moreover, in the case of this embodiment, there are two types of hit symbols.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the common figure stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
Thereafter, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the common drawing reserve number is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, with the common drawing variation display game regarding the oldest common drawing reservation number 1 being executed, the processing of raising the positions of the common drawing reservation numbers 2 to 4 held by the common drawing reservation number 1 or later one by one I do. As a result of this processing, the values for the number of general drawing reservations 2 to from the number of general drawing reservations 4 for the random number storage area per common drawing move from the number 1 for general drawing reservations for the random number storage area to the number 3 for general drawing reservation It will be done. Then, the value for the common drawing reservation number 4 of the random number storage area per common drawing is cleared, and the common drawing reservation number is decremented by one.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation pattern random number 3 is saved in the popular game processing timer area (step B320). Then, the general drawing variation processing transition setting process (step B 321) is performed to shift to the common drawing variation processing, and the common drawing routine processing is ended. That is, the game execution means for the game control device 100 to execute the common view change display game as the variable display game (based on the common view start storage) based on the detection of the gaming ball in the common view start gate 34 (inflow area). I
In the case of this embodiment, in step B320, 500 ms is set with a probability of 200/256, 1500 ms is set with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 ms is set with a probability of 16/256. .

[During processing of common map fluctuation]
Next, the details of the general drawing fluctuation processing (step B9) in the above-described common drawing game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the general drawing variation processing, first, the processing number is set to "2" for the general drawing display processing (step B401), and the processing number is saved in the general drawing game processing number area. (Step B402). Thereafter, the common drawing display time (for example, 600 ms) which is the display time of the common drawing fluctuation display game result in the common drawing display 53 is saved in the common drawing game processing timer area (step B403). Save the signal (for example, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation in progress signal OFF) in the test signal output data area (step B404), and set the stop flag indicating that the common drawing fluctuation display game is stopped to the common drawing fluctuation control flag area After saving (step B405), the general drawing variation processing is ended.

[Process while displaying a common map]
Next, details of the common drawing display processing (step B10) in the common drawing game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the processing for displaying the generic drawing, first, the hit flag (hit information or out information) set in the normal processing is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. Then (step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

  If the hit flag is not hit information (step B 503; N), “0” is set as the processing number for the ordinary processing of the drawing (step B 515), and the processing number is saved in the common drawing game processing number area (step B516). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the routine power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the processing during the routine drawing display is ended.

  On the other hand, if the hit flag is hit information (step B 503; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B 504), and the hit start pointer value (eg, “0 Or “5”) and save it in the control pointer area during the drawing (step B505). Next, the value of the hit end pointer (for example, "4" or "7") corresponding to the common drawing stop symbol information is obtained and saved in the common drawing hit end pointer area (step B506). Next, a general power release time (for example, 1700 ms or 2600 ms) corresponding to the common drawing stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the common drawing game processing timer area (step B507).

  Next, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the processing during the common drawing per process (step B508), and the processing number is saved in the common drawing game processing number area (step B509). After that, the test signal is a signal relating to the start of hitting the common drawing variation display game (for example, the signal during medium symbol 1 is normally ON) and a signal regarding the start of power operation (for example, the signal during normal motor vehicle 1 operation is ON) In order to save in the output data area (step B510) and output a signal for driving (turning on) the common power solenoid, the on data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area (step B511).

  Furthermore, the information of the common charge count number area which stores the winning number to the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 is cleared (step B 512), the common power which memorizes the winning number to the normal fluctuation winning a prize device 37 in the common electric power fraud monitoring period The information on the incorrect winning number area is cleared (step B513). Then, a flag for defining the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal change winning a prize apparatus 37 (flag outside the fraud monitoring period flag) is saved in the general electric power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the processing of the common map display is ended.

[Every time per popular map]
Next, the details of the common drawing in the common drawing game process (step B11) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the middle processing per normal drawing, first, the middle control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the control pointer per common drawing loaded is equal to or more than the upper limit It is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer in the common drawing is not greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B602; N), the control pointer in the common drawing is updated by +1 (step B603), and the value of the control pointer in the common drawing (step B603) A branch process is performed according to the value before +1 updating in B603 (step B604).
If the value of the control pointer in the common drawing is greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B602; Y), the processing in the common drawing in the step B603 is not updated by +1, and the processing in the common drawing is not performed. Branch processing is performed according to the value of the control pointer (step B604).

  If the value of the control pointer is “0”, “2” or “5”, the process proceeds to step B 605 and the normal fluctuation winning apparatus corresponding to the control pointer is operated to control the closing of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 The wait time after blocking 37 is saved in the common drawing game processing timer area (step B605), and the off data is saved in the common electric solenoid output data area to turn off the common electric solenoid 37c (step B606). Ends processing during each drawing.

  When the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B 607 to control the opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 37, so that the normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer Save the on-data in the common power solenoid output data area (step B608) in order to save the common power open time, which is the open time, in the common drawing game processing timer area (step B607) and turn on the common power solenoid 37c. End the process during the popular map.

  If the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609, where it is the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer in order to control the opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. The general power release time is saved in the general drawing game processing timer area (step B609), and the ON data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area to turn on the general power solenoid 37c (step B610). End the process.

  If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611 to end the release control of the normal fluctuation winning apparatus 37 and perform generalization residual ball processing, so the processing number Is set as "4" (step B611). Then, the processing number is saved in the general drawing game processing number area (step B612), and the general electric power remaining ball processing time is saved in the general drawing game processing timer area (step B613). Thereafter, in order to turn off the common solenoid 37 c, the off data is saved in the common solenoid output data area (step B 614), and the processing of the common drawing ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, in step B605, 300 ms is used as a wait time, in step B607, 1700 ms as a power open time, in step B609 as 2600 ms as power open time, in step B613. Save 600 ms as the normal charge residual ball processing time.
Furthermore, when the stop figure symbol is “per hit symbol 1”, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the processing during the stop symbol display shown in FIG. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the general drawing display processing, "1700 milliseconds" is acquired as the general power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 ms, since the PV release time is "1700 ms", the PV is released for 1700 ms, and then the weight of 300 ms is waited because the control pointer is "0" per blow. Since the time is set and then the control pointer is updated to "1" during the normal drawing, the power is released for 1700 ms, and then 300 ms since the control pointer during the expansion is updated to "2". The wait time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to "3" during the general drawing, and the general power is released for 1700 ms, and then the control pointer is updated to "4" during the general drawing, 600 ms. The normal charge residual ball processing time is set.

  Further, if the stop figure symbol is “per hit symbol 2”, “5” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the during stop processing shown in FIG. In step B506, "7" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the general drawing display processing, "2600 milliseconds" is acquired as the general power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 ms, the normal charge release time is "2600 ms", and the normal charge is released for 2600 ms, and then the weight of 300 ms is waited because the control pointer is "5". Since the time is set and then the control pointer is updated to "6" during the normal drawing, the power is released for 2600msec, and then the control pointer is updated to "7" during the normal drawing, and then 600msec. The normal charge residual ball processing time is set. That is, when the game control means 100 executes the common-play game (common-play variation display game) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the result of the common-play game becomes a specific result, the normal change winning device 37 is opened. It constitutes a normal fluctuation winning device control means capable of generating a hit state (normal state hit state) to be converted.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S117) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, the payout command transmission process (step S111), winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S107), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115), and board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S116) Based on the information collecting terminal, external equipment such as the game arcade internal management device, and information to be output to the test shot testing device, processing is performed to set in the output buffer.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the external information editing process, first, no glass frame opening error occurs (step S801; N), and no main body frame opening error occurs (step S802; N) The off data of the door / frame open signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. .
On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y) or when the main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on data of the door / frame opening signal is externally output. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the on data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

Then, if the security signal control timer, which measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by the operation of the initialization switch or the like, is updated by -1 unless it is "0". Step S807). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set at the time of setting the initial value of the RAM when activated by clearing the RAM in the main processing, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808).
If the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S808; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S809). Transfer to processing of If the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S 808; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, the process of step S 810 is not performed and the process of step S 810 is performed. Transition.

  Then, if the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), if the board radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), if the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S812; Y), If the fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), or if the big winning opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), the on data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area ( Step S817), save the on data of the gaming machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step S818), and shift to the process of step S819. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

On the other hand, there is no magnet fraud (step S 810; N), no board radio fraud (step S 811; N), no frame radio fraud (step S 812; N), no generation of general electricity fraud (Step S813; N) If it is not even the occurrence of the special winning opening fraud (Step S814; N), it is determined whether the switch abnormality is occurring (Step S815).
If the switch abnormality is occurring (step S815; Y), the on data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If the switch abnormality is not occurring (step S815; N), the off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S816), and the process proceeds to step S819.

Then, main prize ball signal editing processing (step S 819) is performed to set information on the number of prize balls scheduled to be paid out, and starting opening signal editing processing (step S 820) is performed to edit the winning opening signal of the starting opening.
Next, if the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game is not “0”, −1 is updated (step S 821). The minimum value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is "0" (step S822).

If the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is "0" (step S822; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination frequency signal is saved in the external information output data area Then, the external information editing process is ended (step S823).
Also, if the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is not "0" (step S822; N), that is, if the time is not up, save the on data of the symbol determination frequency signal in the external information output data area (step In step S824, the external information editing process ends.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs main processing shown in FIG. 32 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the main processing, processing at the start of the program is performed first. In the process at the start of the program, first, the interrupt is inhibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and the 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 the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, a power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

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

  Then, a hall / player setting mode process is performed to receive operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as brightness of LED and liquid crystal and volume, and change of brightness and volume of LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) is performed to update the random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the decorative special view variation display game.

  Then, the command from the game control apparatus 100 is analyzed and a reception command check process (step C12) for handling is performed, and effect display editing process (step C13) for editing the setting for controlling the progression of the effect and the drawing command ) To set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of the 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 it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (one 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. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated in a timing later than 1/60 seconds (frame Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that the frame switching timing is not reached (step C15; N), the processing in step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when 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 controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), and control of LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the sub information display device 90 The decoration control process to be performed (step C18) and the movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the panel effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 33 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this reception command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter which counts how many commands are received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the number of command reception (step C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). When it is determined that the command reception number is 0 (step C202; N), the reception command check process is ended. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

  Next, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), and the command reading index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205). It is determined (step C206). As described above, in this embodiment, without analyzing the command directly in the reception command buffer, the content of the reception command buffer is copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. In this way, it is possible to move a command (data) to make a vacancy in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during analysis of the command. In addition, analysis of commands can be performed collectively in one round of main processing.

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

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

[Receive command analysis process]
FIG. 34 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  If it is determined in step C232 or C233 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or if it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step In C234; N), the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If ACT is determined to be the correct combination in step C234 in step C234 (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the variation system command (step C235). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of the special figure. Then, if it is determined that MODE is in the range of the variation system command (step C235; Y), variation system command processing (step C236) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variation system command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit system command (step C237). The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation (such as displaying a fanfare screen or a round screen) relating to a big hit medium effect, or a command instructing an operation (such as displaying a fanfare screen or an end screen) related to small hit medium effects. Then, if it is determined that MODE is in the range of the big hit system command (step C237; Y), the big hit system command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit system command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol system command (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special drawing (for example, what to make the stop symbol of the special drawing, etc.). When it is determined that MODE is in the range of the symbol system command (step C239; Y), symbol system command processing (step C240) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbol system commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of one-shot commands such as pending number command or error command. (Step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. The one-shot commands include a wait for customer demonstration command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model specification command, and the like. Then, if it is determined that MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; Y), single-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol system commands (step C243). Then, if it is determined that MODE is the range of the pre-reading symbol system command (step C243; Y), the pre-reading symbol system command process (step C244) is performed, and the reception command analysis process is ended.

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

  The preread variation system command and the preread symbol system command are commands including information necessary to execute the preread effect. The pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory (pending) that has not been executed becomes a big hit when it is subsequently executed In order to notify the player in advance (with what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) to a predetermined degree of reliability, to perform the decoration special view start memory display etc. displayed on the display device 41 in a mode different from normal Effects such as effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading fluctuation system command and pre-reading symbol system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which corresponds to the starting memory which becomes the object of pre-reading effect, from starting game winning a prize 100 It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. In addition, the normal variation system command and symbol system command which are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the time of the variation display start.

  Further, with regard to commands relating to power on and commands relating to probability setting values, corresponding processing is performed in single-shot system command processing. The commands related to power on include a command upon power failure recovery and a command upon RAM initialization. The commands relating to the probability setting value include the commands of probability setting change, probability setting change end, probability setting change end, probability setting value confirmation, and probability setting value confirmation end during the probability setting change.

[Ahead reading symbol system command processing]
FIG. 35 shows prefetch symbol system command processing (step C244) in the reception command analysis processing described above. In this pre-reading symbol system command processing, first, it decides whether or not the latest reservation information is special figure 1 reservation (step C301). If the latest hold information is the special view 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received prefetch symbol system command relates to the special view 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special view 1 hold number 1 Save in the prefetch symbol command area (step C302), set the prefetch change command reception waiting flag (step C304), and end the prefetch symbol system command processing.

  In addition, when the latest hold information is not special view 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, when the received prefetch symbol system command relates to special view 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special view 2 hold number The special view 2 symbol symbol pattern area is saved (step C303), the prefetch variation command reception waiting flag is set (step C304), and the symbol pattern symbol command processing ends. The reason for which the prefetch change command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 is that the prefetch pattern command and the prefetch change command (prefetch change pattern command) are set (paired).

[Read-ahead change system command processing]
FIG. 36 shows prefetch change system command processing (step C246) in the above-mentioned reception command analysis processing. In this pre-reading variation system command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading variation command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch variation command reception waiting flag set in the above-described prefetch symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If it is not waiting to receive the prefetch change command (step C311; N), the prefetch change system command processing ends. On the other hand, when waiting for reception of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C311; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command reception waiting flag is cleared (step C312).

  Thereafter, in the process of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the prefetch change command (preread change pattern command) received from the game control device 100 so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300 is performed. First, a process (step C313) is performed to set the look-ahead fluctuation mode conversion table corresponding to the number of pending symbols in the latest hold information (step C313), and the information of the special view type of starting storage corresponding to the previously received fluctuation command A MODE conversion table for converting MODE is set according to the current number of reservations of the special drawing type.

  Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the in-sub pre-reading fluctuation command MODE corresponding to the pre-reading fluctuation command MODE is acquired (step C314). Further, the pre-reading fluctuation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the in-sub pre-reading conversion command ACT corresponding to the pre-reading fluctuation command ACT is acquired (step C316).

  Although the information on the first half fluctuation is included in the MODE, the contents and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE change according to the number of reservations at the time of judgment. The judgment result may differ depending on the judgment at the time. Therefore, MODE is converted in the conversion mode according to the current number of reservations, in order to be able to perform processing of preview advance notice effect easily and reliably without being influenced by the number of reservations at the time of determination It can be handled in common regardless of the number of reservations. For example, there may be no reach loss fluctuation, which may result in a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding status, or no reach out fluctuation fluctuation, such as a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the holding status. It converts into MODE classified into the item considered in the setting of pre-reading advance notice production so that processing of pre-reading advance notice production can be performed easily and certainly.

  In addition, ACT contains information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach. The contents of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT do not change depending on the number of reservations at the time of determination. However, for example, even in the case of normal reach, there are various aspects even in the same kind of reach such that the final stop symbol stops at one frame before the reach symbol and the one at the end of the first symbol stops and the hit case is set. Because the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. For this reason, the number of the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system is reduced by converting the ACTs to the same ACT, and the processing load such as the check in the processing of the pre-reading advance notice effect is reduced.

  Next, it is determined whether both of MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317). If MODE and ACT after conversion are both other than 0 (step C317; N), since they are abnormal command values, the prefetch change system command processing ends. On the other hand, if MODE and ACT after conversion are both not 0 (step C317; Y), save the converted command in the latest hold information and the prefetch change command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C318), MODE The read command consistency check process (step C319) is performed to determine whether the combination of R and ACT (command combination) is normal.

  If the command combination is not normal (step C320; N) as a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C319), the prefetch variation system command process is ended. On the other hand, if the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), a prefetch lottery process (step C321) for lottery execution of the prefetch advance notice effect is performed to determine whether the prefetch advance notice effect is to be generated (step C322).

  Then, if the prefetch advance notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the prefetch variation system command processing is ended. On the other hand, if pre-reading preview effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the pre-reading preview effect that is generated (that is, pre-reading preview effect selected in pre-selection lottery process (step C321)) start immediately? Is determined (step C323). The effect to start immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special view start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the current time. In addition, the effect of not starting immediately is a previewing notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and an effect or variation that causes a specific effect or reach condition to be generated continuously over a plurality of special figure variation display games. For example, an effect of giving a notice by a character appearing during display, a hold change notice of changing the display mode of the decoration special drawing start memory display at a timing later than the current time, or the like. In addition, as a timing which starts execution of such an effect which does not start immediately, if the special figure fluctuation display game is under execution, the special figure fluctuation display game is ended, execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game is started Timing etc. correspond.

  If it is not an effect to start immediately (step C323; N), the prefetch change system command processing is ended. In this case, the advance notice is set, for example, at the start of the special view change display game in which the advance notice advance effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is an effect to be started immediately (step C323; Y), a display corresponding to the selected prefetch advance notice effect is set (step C324), and the prefetch variation system command processing is ended.

  In addition, the game control apparatus 100 may perform the prior determination process for the general drawing start storage and transmit the result to the effect control apparatus 300. Then, the effect control device 300 may perform preview advance notice effects for the common drawing variation display game by the same processing as the above-described processing.

[Variable system command processing]
FIG. 37 shows variable system command processing (step C236) in the reception command analysis processing described above. In this variation system command processing, first, it is determined whether the special view type is undetermined (step C361). The special drawing type is information indicating whether the special drawing type is special drawing 1 or special drawing 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If the special view type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not yet determined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variation command and the symbol type It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C363).

  If the variation command and the symbol type do not match (step C363; Y), the variation system command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a detached symbol, a 16R electric support 100 times symbol, a 16R electric support none symbol, a 2R electric support 100 times symbol, a small hit symbol and the like. If the variation command and the symbol type do not match, the effect is as if the symbol command of the 16R power supo 100th symbol was received even though the variation command (variation pattern command) of loss was received. It means that it is a combination (combination of a change command and a symbol type) that contradicts in performing.

  In the process of determining the change pattern type from the change command (step C364), the change pattern type which is a rough classification of the change display effect of the special view is determined according to the received command. And the fluctuation production setting processing which sets up the information in order to do the production which responds to the fluctuation command is done (step C365).

  Next, the special figure variation is set as the P machine state (the state of the pachinko machine) (step C366). Here, “during special figure fluctuation” indicates that the special figure is fluctuating (during a customer demonstration or during a big hit, or not being a fanfare medium grade). Further, if the pre-reading effect frequency (pre-reading execution frequency) is not zero, the pre-reading effect frequency is updated by 1 (processing to reduce the pre-reading effect frequency by 1) (step C367), and the variation system command processing is ended.

[Change production setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the fluctuation effect setting process (step C364) in the above-mentioned fluctuation system command process. In this variation production setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is a no reach variation (step C381). If the change pattern type is no reach change (step C381; Y), the model code, the special figure type, and the first-half advance notice group address table corresponding to the effect mode at that time are set (step C382). In addition, since it is a reach no change, symbol classification is always a lost pattern, and it is not necessary to refer to symbol classification here especially. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode and a time saving mode. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes are provided in which the distribution rate of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special view variable display game on the display device 41 are made different.

  Next, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of holdings of MODE, special view type is acquired with reference to the first half notice distribution group address table (step C383). Thus, in the case of no reach fluctuation, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effect (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) appearing during each change according to the number of reservations. After that, the first half of the previous day sorting group table is used to draw a lottery for the first half appearing in the first half (step C386).

  On the other hand, if the change pattern type is not reach-less change (step C381; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special view type, the effect mode and the symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half advance distribution group address table, the address of the first half advance distribution group table corresponding to MODE, fluctuation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first half change is in progress using the first half advance distribution group table Perform a lottery for notice to appear in the (step C 386).

  Next, a lottery is made for the second half of the change. In addition, with the second half change of the special figure fluctuation indicatory game fluctuation indication with the so-called reach action (for example, the special result feature (combination of the special design) where the display territory excluding the specific territory becomes large hitting among the display territory of the special figure) Is stopped, and it is a variable display of the state which is fluctuating display only in a specific field. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

  First, the second half of the previous day distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special drawing type, the effect mode and the symbol type is set (step C387). The second half prior distribution group address table is a table for selecting the address of the second half previous distribution group table. Then, the address of the second half of the previous day sorting group table corresponding to the ACT is acquired by referring to the second half of day prior sorting distribution group address table (step C 388), and the second half is fluctuating (reaching) using the second half day of sorting distribution group table A lottery for appearing notices is made (step C389).

  Thereafter, the contents of the fluctuation effect corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C390), and the contents of the effect corresponding to the preliminary lottery result are determined (step C391). As a result, effects such as the variation time and main reach content of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the notice, the display mode of the storage display unit 84 during execution, and the like are determined. Further, as described later, it is also determined whether or not the number of executions of the specific effect which suggests the degree of anticipation which is a high degree of possibility of a special result, and the number thereof.

  Next, stop symbol setting processing is performed to determine a stop symbol with reference to the determined change pattern (such as reach effect) of the special view change display game and the advance notice content (step C392). Next, display setting of the fluctuation effect is performed (step C393), and display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C394). By these processes, it is possible to execute an effect or a notice in the decoration special figure variation display game set as described above. Thereafter, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special view type is performed (step C395). In this process, a setting is made to decrease the decoration special drawing start storage display corresponding to the reduction of the start storage corresponding to the start of the special view variation display game.

  Then, the tone number which is the BGM number, the decoration number which is the number indicating the type of the effect by the decoration lamp, etc. is set (step C396), and the decoration special figure fluctuation corresponding to the special drawing type (variation display of identification information) Display setting is performed (step C397). Furthermore, in the sub information display device 90, in order to set the variation display of the fourth symbol displaying the decoration special view variation display game separately from the variation display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special view type The setting is performed (step C398), and the variation effect setting process is ended.

  Next, an example of the effect by the effect control device 300 will be described. First, effects in the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39A, at the center of the display area of the display device 41, an ornament special game variation display game display unit 85 for displaying the first ornament game of the ornament special game variation display game is provided. Here, the decorative feature variation display game is displayed by variably displaying identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and then displaying the identification information in a stopped state. At the upper left portion of the display area, a second decoration game display unit 88 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is similar to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special feature variation display game display unit 85, and each area of the left area, the middle area, and the right area After the identification information is changed and displayed, the display is stopped and the result is displayed.

  Further, at the lower center of the display area, there is provided a storage display unit 83 for displaying a decoration special view start storage display corresponding to the start storage. The storage display unit 83 is provided with a first storage display unit 83a for displaying the first start storage and a second storage display unit 83b for displaying the second start storage. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a corresponds to the first start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the order of memory, and here, there are three first start memories It is shown that. The decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory stored first, and is shifted to the left each time it is digested.

  Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special view 1 fluctuation display game corresponding to each start memory and the prefetching result such as the fluctuation pattern by the display mode. In FIG. 39 (a), the pre-reading effect of changing the display mode of the decoration special drawing start storage display is performed for the first start storage whose digest order is the first. Further, the second storage display unit 83b displays the decoration special view start storage display corresponding to the second start storage in a one-on-one manner as the first storage display unit 83a. Here, it is indicated that the second start memory is zero.

  On the left side of the first storage display unit 83a, an in-execution storage display unit 84 is provided that displays information related to starting storage corresponding to the currently executing special view variable display game. The special display start storage display at the left end of the first storage display unit 83a or the second storage display unit 83b is transferred to the in-execution storage display unit 84 at the start of the special view variation display game, and the special drawing is executed. The result of the variable display game, the fluctuation pattern and the like are suggested by the display mode.

  In the upper right portion of the display area, a starting memory number display unit 86 for displaying the starting memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number displaying unit 86a for displaying the number of first starting memory and a second starting memory number displaying unit 86b for displaying the number of second starting memory. ing.

  When the first starting memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 39 (a), as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the decorative special drawing starting memory display at the left end of the first memory display part 83a is in progress. Display to flow into the section 84 is performed. Here, the result during the special view variation display game, the variation pattern, and the like are also suggested in the in-execution storage display unit 84 in the same manner as the pre-reading effect. Further, in the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a is decreased by one.

  Then, in the decoration special view fluctuation display game display unit 85, the decoration special view fluctuation display game corresponding to the special view 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started, and identification is performed in each of left, middle and right fluctuation display areas Variable display of information is started. Also, in the second decoration game display unit 88, the decoration special view fluctuation display game corresponding to the special view 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start storage is started, and identification information is displayed in each of the left area, middle area and right area. The variable display is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left fluctuation display area of the decorative figure fluctuation display game display unit 85. In the temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, which indicates that the stop has not been completely stopped. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right change display area of the decoration special view change display game display unit 85. Here, in the reach state where the same identification information stops in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area, reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may be stopped in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area and the reach state may not be reached. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. As described above, the first half fluctuation until the right fluctuation display area temporarily stops in the reach state is the second half fluctuation after that.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area of the decoration special view variation display game display unit 85, and identification is performed in all variation display areas of the decoration special view variation display game display unit 85. Information is temporarily stopped. Note that the temporarily stopped state is equivalent to that during variable display, and here, it is still in the state of variable display. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to select the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern. This pseudo continuous change pattern is a change pattern in which re-display of change display is started one or more times after temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decoration special game change display game in the middle of the special figure change display game. It is. Furthermore, a variation pattern in which a result mode is derived by performing a unit variation display that is temporarily stopped a plurality of times after displaying a plurality of identification information in a special pattern variation display game in the middle of the special pattern variation display game. It can be said that

  In the case of this pseudo continuous change pattern, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the identification information of “run” is temporarily stopped in the middle change display area as shown in FIG. 39 (f), and thereafter shown in FIG. Move to the state of performing variable display. The identification information of "repetition" is identification information which is not used as a result mode of the decorative feature variation display game. In the pseudo continuous variation pattern, it is possible to repeat temporary stop and re-variation a plurality of times, and repeat FIG. 39 (b), (c), (d) and (f) a predetermined number of times, At the end of the fluctuation time, the state of FIG. 39 (d) is changed to the state of temporary stop shown in FIG. 39 (e).

  After that, when the fluctuation time is over, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), the identification information of the decorative figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Also in the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display of the identification information ends in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, and the identification information is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Furthermore, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game end with the end of the stop time. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 39 (h), the display of the in-execution storage display portion 84 is erased, and the next decoration special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no start memory in the state of FIG. 39 (h), it will be in a customer waiting state. If the result is a special result in the state of FIG. 39 (h), the special game state is entered.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation which is the high possibility of the special result by emitting the specific sound. As effects that can emit such a specific sound, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute button effects accompanied by the operation of the effect button 25 during the execution of the decorative special view variable display game. In this button effect, as shown in FIG. 40A, an operation instruction display 81 for instructing the display device 41 to press the effect button 25 is performed. In addition, a remaining time display 82 indicating the operable time is also performed. Further, a sound of "press" is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. This voice is a voice corresponding to the character of "Press!" Displayed on the operation instruction display 81. This voice is not a specific sound, but is a voice merely instructing an operation.

  Then, when the player presses the effect button 25, the operation instruction display 81 and the remaining time display 82 are erased, and the effect corresponding to the operation is executed. In addition, as the effect corresponding to the operation, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the speakers 19a and 19b emit a sound of "still" and the display device 41 performs a related display 83 of "still"! Then, the effect is ended as shown in FIG. 40 (c). The voice of "Still" is a specific sound to indicate the degree of anticipation that is likely to be a special result, and the letters "Still!" Displayed on the display device 41 are emitted. Is a related display associated with the voice.

  Also, in the case of a pseudo continuous variation pattern as an effect capable of emitting a specific sound, an effect similar to the button effect can be executed. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), when the "train" indicating re-variation is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), a sound of "still" is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. An effect of performing a related display 83 of "Yet! Still!" On the display device 41 is executed. The voice of "Still" is a specific sound to indicate the degree of anticipation that is likely to be a special result, and the letters "Still!" Displayed on the display device 41 are emitted. Is a related display associated with the voice.

  As described above, it is possible to commonly emit a specific sound in the separate effects that can be performed in one special image variation display game, and the effect of emitting this specific sound can indicate the degree of expectation Make a specific effect. In the present embodiment, it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation by the number of times this particular effect is performed. In the specific effect, the related display 83 may or may not be displayed, and the presence or absence of the related display 83 may or may not affect the degree of expectation.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect that suggests the degree of expectation by the specific effect. For example, the effect 1 is a variation pattern in which four temporary stops are performed as a pseudo continuous change pattern, and no button effect is performed, so four specific effects are executed by performing specific effects in each of the temporary stops. It is to be done. The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 100%. That is, it is an effect that definitely notifies that a special result will be obtained.

  In addition, the effect 2 is a variation pattern in which three temporary stops are performed as a pseudo continuous change pattern, and no button effect is performed. Therefore, three specific effects are executed by performing specific effects in each of the temporary stops. It is intended to The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 50%. The effect 3 is a fluctuation pattern in which two temporary stops are performed as a pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern, and since a button effect is performed once, a specific effect is performed by each of the button effect and the two temporary stops. Three specific effects are to be executed. The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 25%.

  Although the effect 2 and the effect 3 perform the same number of specific effects, the opportunity to execute the specific effects is different and the expectation is also different. The same applies to stage 4 and stage 5 as well. Of course, the degree of expectation may be suggested only by the number of times the specific effect is performed regardless of the opportunity to execute the specific effect, and the expected degrees suggested by the effects 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 will be the same. You may

  In this way, by suggesting the degree of expectation by the number of times of execution of the specific effect that emits the specific sound, it is possible for the player to easily understand. Also, the player can pay attention to the effect of each time, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Further, since the specific sound is emitted, it can be grasped even if the display device 41 is away from the eye, and the execution of the specific effect can be surely grasped. In addition, by repeatedly emitting the same specific sound, the player can be raised repeatedly, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, it is possible to execute common specific effects in different effects such as button effects and pseudo continuous change patterns, and by suggesting the degree of expectation by this specific effect, it is possible to specify over the entire period of the special figure fluctuation display game. It becomes possible to pay attention to whether or not the effect is executed, and to concentrate on the game and improve the interest of the game.

  In the variation production setting process shown in FIG. 38, based on the result of the special view variation display game to be executed and the presence or absence of the reach state, which of presentation 1 to 5 is executed when the presence or absence of the specific presentation is executed Decide. For example, when the result is a big hit, the execution of the specific effect is selected with a higher probability than when the result is a loss. In addition, when the result is a big hit, the probability of selecting an effect having a higher degree of expectation than in the case where the result is out is increased.

  In the example described above, five patterns of effect 1 to effect 5 are selected, but the presence or absence of execution of a button effect and the presence or absence of execution of a pseudo continuous pattern may be selected independently. In this case, the number of specific effects to be executed or the suggested degree of expectation is determined in advance, and the presence or absence of button effects and the presence or absence of pseudo continuous variation patterns are selected based on the determination result.

  Further, although the specific effect is the button effect and the pseudo continuous variation pattern, other effects may be used. In addition, the button effect may be performed only once in one special view variable display game, or may be performed a plurality of times. Further, the specific effect may be executable at any timing in the period from the start of fluctuation to the stop regardless of the execution of other effects. In particular, when the fluctuation time is short as in the time saving state, the specific sound may be emitted as many times as necessary when the fluctuation starts.

  In addition, a light emission effect apparatus that performs effects by light emission of LEDs such as the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be made to emit light in a specific light emission mode along with the execution of the specific effect. In addition, the number of executions of the specific effect may be displayed, or the suggested degree of expectation may be displayed.

  In addition, although the specific sound is a voice including a line and the related display is a character including the line, the specific sound may be a sound without a line and the related display may be an onomatopoeia of the specific sound. Further, the number of times the specific effect has been executed may be displayed, and the reliability suggested along with this may be displayed. Furthermore, the magnitude of the volume of the specific sound may be one of the factors indicating the degree of expectation. Further, it is also possible to set a plurality of types of specific sounds that are the same line but have different voice colors, and the expectation degrees suggested by the voice colors may be different.

  In addition, a plurality of voices may be set as the specific sound, and the specific effect may be generated when any sound is emitted or when all are emitted simultaneously or within a predetermined period. For example, the voice of "press" in FIG. 40 (a) may also be a specific effect if this voice is emitted as one of the specific sounds, or the voice of "push" in FIG. 40 (a) in one button effect. When both of the voices "still" in FIG. 40 (b) are emitted, it may be a specific effect.

  Also, the specific sound may be the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, or the operation sound emitted with the operation of the effect device provided on the panel effect device 44 or the front frame 12, or the payout with the payout of the game ball It may be an operation sound emitted from the device. In addition, it may be an operation sound related to the movement of the gaming ball. For example, the gaming ball contacts the payout device, the flow path, the upper tray 21, the lower tray 23 or other gaming balls etc. along with the payout of the gaming ball. It may be a sound emitted by doing.

  Further, the specific sound may be a sound emitted when the game ball fired in the game area comes in contact with a cover glass 14, a game nail, a structure provided on a game board such as the center case 40, or the like. In this case, a sound generated by control of the gaming machine regardless of the operation of the player is preferable. For example, a stopping device for stopping the game ball in the game area is provided, and the gaming ball released by the stopping device is covered The sound emitted by contacting the glass 14, the game nail, the structure provided on the game board such as the center case 40, etc. may be mentioned. In addition, a sound generating member such as a metal bell that emits a sound when the gaming ball contacts may be provided in the flow path of the gaming ball, the gaming area 32, the center case 40, etc. .

  That is, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the gaming machine, and can be said to be a sound emitted based on control of control means such as the game control device 100 or the effect control device 300, or may be a sound emitted intentionally rather than accidental. I can say that. In addition, it can be said that the sound is emitted along with the effect. Further, the sounds emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b can be said to be sounds generated based on the sound data stored in the storage means, and the operation sounds can be said to be sounds not generated based on the sound data stored in the storage means.

  In addition to the effects shown in FIG. 41, the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (c), and the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (d). There may be a case in which the degree of expectation suggested differs from the case without. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), it is a variation pattern in which two temporary stops are performed as a pseudo continuous variation pattern, and by performing button presentation one time, as effect 3 in which three specific effects are executed. The effect 3-1, the effect 3-2, and the effect 3-3, which have different numbers of times for performing the related display 83, are provided, and the degree of expectation is different. By doing this, the player can pay attention to whether or not the related display 83 is performed in addition to the specific sound, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the degree of expectation suggested may differ depending on the display mode of the related display 83. For example, the color of the character or the background for decorating the character, the size of the character, the font of the character, the direction of the character, the effect display when the related display is displayed, and the like can be mentioned.

  In addition to the effects shown in FIG. 41, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), there may be cases where the specific effects are not performed at all of the timings at which the specific effects can be performed, depending on the number of specific effects and the execution timing The degree of expectation may be different. For example, in the effect 3-4, there are three times that can be performed, but in the button effect among them, the specific effect is not performed, and the specific effect is performed only twice in the first and second pseudo reams. In addition, in the effect 3-5, there are three times that can be executed, but it is a case where the specific effect is executed only two times of the button effect and the pseudo ream second time among them. As described above, in the effects 3-4 and 3-5 having the same number of execution times of the specific effect, the suggested degree of expectation is made different, and the execution timing of the specific effect is also an element that suggests the expected degree.

  In addition, while the specific effect is executed in the pseudo run first and second consecutive execution opportunities in the effect 3-4, the performance opportunity between the button effect and the pseudo run in the effect 3-5 in the effect 3-5 The specific effect is not performed in the pseudo ream first execution opportunity which is. Thus, in the execution opportunity set in advance, when the specific effect is continuously performed, the degree of expectation suggested is high. As described above, in order to enable the player to clearly grasp that the specific effect is not continuously executed, it is possible to emit a sound that is not a specific sound at the pseudo ream first execution opportunity in the effect 3-5 or a character You may make it display.

  In addition, the effect 3-6 is a case where the specific effect is executed only at the first pseudo run. In this case, the same expectation as the effect 4 shown in FIG. 41 is suggested. The effect 3-7 also suggests the same degree of expectation as the effect 5 shown in FIG.

  Further, the degree of expectation may be set in consideration of the presence / absence of the related display 83, the number of times of specific effects, and the execution timing by combining FIGS. 42 (e) and (f). For example, in the effects 3-2 and 3-3, the degree of expectation is determined depending on whether the effect for performing the related display 83 is any of the button effect and the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern and the number of temporary stops in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern. It may be different.

  When specific effects are performed as shown in FIG. 42, they may be selected from the effect patterns as shown in FIG. 41 and FIGS. 42 (e) and (f), and button effects or pseudo effects may be selected regardless of the specific effects. It is also possible to determine an effect such as a continuous fluctuation pattern, and then set where in the determined effect the specific effect is to be performed.

  In addition, as a variation of the effect affecting the suggestion of the expectation, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the specific sound is not emitted but only the related display 83 is performed, or as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the specific sound is emitted. You may set the case where the display which is not related to the said specific sound is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), a voice different from the specific sound is emitted and a display related to the voice is performed, or as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the voice different from the specific sound is emitted. A case may be set where the related display 83 related to the sound is performed. Then, it is also possible to set the degree of expectation to be suggested corresponding to the executed effect and the execution timing including the effect as shown in FIG.

  Further, when it is possible to execute the effects as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (d), the voice of "still" is set as the first specific sound, and the display of "still still !!" is set as the first related display, The sound of "Ikuzo" may be set as the second specific sound, and the display of "Ikuzo!" May be set as the second related display. Then, the expectation degree suggested corresponding to the combination of the first specific sound, the first related display, the second specific sound, and the second related display executed in one specific effect and the timing at which the change is performed It is also possible. Of course, the specific sound and the related indication may be a plurality of three or more.

  Further, as described above, the specific effect is not limited to the effect that emits a specific sound (here, “still”), and the condition for the specific effect may be another condition. For example, the specific effect may be that at least one of emitting a specific sound and displaying the related display 83 is performed. Further, effects other than the effects that emit specific sounds may be specified effects. For example, the effect of a specific light emission mode in the effect by the light emission of the LED such as the frame decoration device 18 or the panel decoration device 46 may be set as the specific effect. In addition, a specific action of the specific board effect device 44 among the effects by the action of the board effect device 44 may be set as the specific effect. Further, of the effects by the display of the display device 41, a specific display such as a character display may be used as the specific effect. Then, the degree of expectation is suggested by the number of times these specific effects are repeatedly performed.

  Although the specific effect is predetermined, the effect to be the specific effect may be changed during the game. For example, at the start of the special view variation display game, etc., the effect in the special view change display game may be designated, and the designated effect may be designated as a specific effect so that the degree of expectation is suggested by the number of times of execution. In addition, a sound may be emitted when performing a game explanation in a customer waiting state or during variable display, and the sound may be used as a specific sound to indicate the degree of expectation by the number of times of execution or the like. In addition, although the expectation level is suggested by the specific effect, the probability setting value may be suggested.

  Further, the suggestion of the degree of expectation by the number of times of execution of the specific effect may be performed as the pre-reading effect. FIG. 43 (e) shows an example of pre-reading effect by the number of times of execution of the specific effect. Here, in a state in which four starting memories for executing games A to D exist, the degree of expectation for game D, which is a special drawing fluctuation display game based on the latest starting memory, is suggested in games A to D An example of pre-reading effect was shown.

  First, there is a starting memory for executing the game D before the execution of the game A, and the prefetching effect is executed and the contents thereof are determined in the prefetch change system command processing (see FIG. 36) for the starting memory. Here, it has been decided to execute a specific effect that emits a specific sound seven times. And based on this determination, pre-reading effect is executed. Here, a specific effect for emitting a specific sound is executed three times in game A, a specific effect is executed once in game B, a specific effect is executed twice in game C, and a specific effect is executed once in game D A total of seven specific effects are executed, and the player can estimate the degree of expectation for the game D from the number of times of execution.

  In this manner, the player can be attracted for a long period of time by performing a specific effect indicating an expectation in the period from the occurrence of starting memory for executing the game D to the result shown in the game D. Can improve the interest of Further, since the effect content indicates that the expectation degree is suggested by the number of times of execution of the specific effect, the opportunity to execute the specific effect increases and the number of executable specific effects increases, and the effect can be made wider. In addition, since the degree of expectation can be indicated by the number of times of specific effects to be executed across a plurality of games, the range of effects can be expanded and the interest of games can be improved.

  In the pre-read effect as described above, information indicating which start memory or special view variation display game is targeted for the specific effect to be executed over a plurality of games is displayed, and the target number of executions is calculated You may make it clear. Further, the total number of executions may be displayed to indicate that the number is totaled unless the number is cleared to zero.

  Further, in the present embodiment and the modification described later, the sound may include all sounds that can be recognized by human hearing, such as mechanical sounds and sound effects, in addition to voices such as human voices and animal calls. Moreover, it is also possible to use the sound which is not an audio | voice also about the location demonstrated as audio | voices, such as "still."

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 generating a state advantageous to the player, an effect of controlling the effect of the game The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can suggest an expectation degree which is a high possibility that a special result is derived by the number of times of emitting a specific sound in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means is provided with the display device 41 capable of displaying information about the game, and the effect control means can display the related display 83 related to the specific sound on the display device 41 as the specific sound is emitted. This means that the degree of expectation suggested differs between when the related display 83 is performed and when the related display 83 is not performed. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means is configured to emit a voice including a line as the specific sound, and the related display 83 is configured to perform the character display with the line as the character. Therefore, the relationship between the specific sound and the related display 83 can be easily understood, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means can emit the specific sound in common in a plurality of effects independently executed in one game. The player who has been playing a game for a long time with the gaming machine has grasped the contents of each effect, and the development after that is known at the start of the effect and loses interest, so the player's interest is long It was not possible to attract the game over the game, but it was not possible to know at what timing during the game the specific effect would occur. The interest of the game can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the random number is extracted based on the winning combination of the starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37) and the starting winning opening where the game ball can win, and the right to execute the game along with the random number. Starting storage means (game control apparatus 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as starting storage, and prior determination means (gaming control) capable of determining random numbers before the game based on the starting storage is executed Device 100), the effect control means can execute continuous effects over a plurality of games based on the judgment result of the pre-judgment means, and as the continuous effects, specific sounds in the plurality of games are It is possible to execute an effect to be emitted, and it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation of a game based on a specific start memory by the number of specific sounds emitted in the plurality of games. Therefore, the interest of continuous presentation can be enhanced. In addition, the interest of the player can be attracted over a plurality of games for executing continuous effects, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine 10 which executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 generating a state advantageous to the player, effect control means for controlling the effect of the game The effect control means is provided with an effect device (frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, board decoration device 46) that can be controlled by the effect control means and the effect control means emits a specific sound and the specific sound It is possible to execute a specific effect of performing an effect by the effect device along with the sound, and to indicate an expectation that is a high degree of possibility that a special result is derived by the number of times of performing the specific effect in a predetermined period. Become. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect device includes the display device 41 capable of displaying information on the game, and the effect control means causes the display device 41 to display a specific image (related display 83) in the specific effect. . Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect device includes a light emission effect device (frame decoration device 18, panel decoration device 46) for performing effects in the light emission mode, and the effect control means causes the light emission effect device to emit light in a specific light emission mode in the specific effect. It will be done. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

First Modification
Next, a first modified example of the gaming machine of the embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numeral is given to the part having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly the different part. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification can suggest the degree of expectation by an execution period (execution interval) which is a period from a preceding specific effect in successive specific effects to a subsequent specific effect.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, in addition to the effects shown in FIG. 41, effects such as shown in FIG. 44 (a) are possible. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), it is a fluctuation pattern in which temporary stop is performed three times as a pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern, and no specific effect is performed by performing no button effect. An effect 2-1 and an effect 2-2 having different intervals are provided, and the degree of expectation is different.

  FIG. 44 (b) shows the execution mode in effect 2-1, and FIG. 44 (c) shows the execution mode in effect 2-2. The interval (t21 to t22) of temporary stop which is the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44 (c) than the interval (t11 to t12, t12 to t13) of the temporary stop which is the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. , T22 to t23) is longer. That is, FIG. 44 (b) shows a short interval, and FIG. 44 (c) shows a long interval. In addition, the entire period (t11 to t14) in which the pseudo recurrent variation pattern is executed in FIG. 44 (b) and the all period (t21 to t24) in which the pseudo recurrent variation pattern is executed in FIG. Although it has become, in FIG. 44 (b), a shorter one is included as a continuous interval of two specific effects than in (c).

  The difference in the execution interval is a difference that can be recognized by the player, and it is possible to recognize which of the effect 2-1 and the effect 2-2. Of course, it may be a difference that is difficult for the player to recognize. The execution interval of t11 to t12 and the execution interval of t12 to t13 in FIG. 44 (b) are the same but may be different. The execution intervals of t21 to t22 and the execution intervals of t22 to t23 in FIG. 44C may be similarly different.

  Furthermore, among the two types of intervals of short interval and long interval as execution intervals, these may be appropriately selected and combined in a pseudo continuous variation pattern in one special figure variation display game. Then, the degree of expectation may be indicated by the number of short intervals and long intervals and the combination thereof. In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (d) instead of FIG. 44 (a), even if the execution intervals are different, if the number of times the specific effect is executed is the same, the suggested degree of suggestion is the same. It is good.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the period from the execution timing (t21) of the first specific effect to the execution timing (t23) of the final (third time here) specific effect is shown in FIG. It is possible to select patterns that are identical but have different execution intervals of two specific effects in succession, and the degree of expectation suggested in FIGS. 44 (c) and (e) may be different. For example, as the interval between two specific effects in FIG. 44 (e) is shorter than that in FIG. 44 (c), a short interval may be included, and therefore, the suggested expectation may be high. That is, although the cumulative value of the execution interval of two consecutive specified effects is the same in FIGS. 44 (c) and (e), the included execution intervals are different, and the expectation suggested by the included execution intervals The degree is different. Of course, the degree of expectation suggested in FIGS. 44 (c) and (e) may be the same, or the degree of expectation in FIG. 44 (c) may be higher than that in (e).

  Moreover, although the execution interval of the specific effect is changed by changing the timing of the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous change pattern which is one of the execution occasions of the specific effect here, but with the button effect and the pseudo continuous change pattern It may be possible to change the interval with the execution opportunity of other specific effects such as the interval of temporary stop, and so to indicate the degree of expectation. In addition, the configuration for changing the execution interval of the specific effect in the present modification is applicable to the other embodiments and the modification, and can be used as one of the elements indicating the degree of expectation.

  In addition, although the expectation is suggested by the execution period (execution interval) which is the period from the previous specific rendition to the subsequent specific rendition in the continuous specific rendition, the execution period of the specific rendition itself is an element that suggests the expectation It is good also as one, and you may make it show an expectation only in the execution period of specific production itself. For example, the temporary stopping time with the pseudo continuous variation pattern may be set to make the execution period for executing the specific effect, and the temporary stopping time may be selected to indicate the degree of expectation by the length of this time. . In addition, when it is made specific effect to emit a specific sound as in the first embodiment described above, it is possible to select a time to emit a specific sound, and to indicate the degree of expectation by the length of this time. It is good.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 generating a state advantageous to the player, an effect of controlling the effect of the game The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can execute a plurality of specific effects in a predetermined period, and is a period from a previous specific effect to a subsequent specific effect in the continuous specific effects It is possible to select a period (execution interval). The player who has been playing a game for a long time with the gaming machine has grasped the contents of each effect, and the development after that is known at the start of the effect and loses interest, so the player's interest is long Although it was not possible to attract over the game, it was not possible to fully enhance the interest of the game, but doing so makes it possible to create a change even at the same specific effect and attract the interest of the player, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  Further, the effect control means can indicate the degree of expectation that is the degree of the possibility that the special result is derived by the number of times of performing the specific effect in the predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, the effect control means suggests the same expectation regardless of the execution interval if the number of times the specific effect is executed is the same. Therefore, in addition to the suggestion of the degree of expectation by the number of times of performing the specific rendition, it is possible to give an interest due to the change of the execution timing of the particular rendition.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 10 that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player, there is provided In the provision, the effect control means can execute a plurality of specific effects in a predetermined period, and select an execution period (execution interval) which is a period from a previous specific effect in successive specific effects to a subsequent specific effect. It is possible to indicate the degree of expectation that is a high possibility that the special result is derived by the combination of the selected execution period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means is provided with the display device 41 capable of displaying the effect of the game, and the effect control means variably displays a plurality of identification information corresponding to the game and then displays the result display corresponding to the result of the game. An embellishment game to be stopped and displayed can be displayed on the display device 41. In the decoration game, a plurality of identification information are changed and displayed for a predetermined period of time, and a unit change display is temporarily stopped a plurality of times. In a pseudo-series effect that is capable of continuous effect, and is configured to execute a specific effect when performing temporary stop, and the combination of execution periods is different but the total value of the execution period is the same, a shorter execution period is included. This means that the degree of expectation suggested by the simulated rendition is higher. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Second Modified Example
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numeral is given to the part having the same configuration, and the description is mainly omitted. I will explain the part. In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation by a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in this modification, as the plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine, the operation effect emitted from the panel effect device 44 by the operation of the panel effect device 44 and the operation of the panel effect device 44 Accordingly, operation-related sounds that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and BGM that is an effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b regardless of the operation of the board effect device 44 are set. Then, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by these sound generation modes at a predetermined timing (t31) during the special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 45A, it is suggested that the operation sound is not emitted by the operation of the board effect device 44 at a predetermined timing, and only the BGM is emitted without the operation related sound being emitted. The lowest expectation is 10%. When the motion related sound and BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the suggested degree of expectation becomes 40%, and the operation sound and BGM at a predetermined timing as shown in FIG. 45 (c) If is issued, the suggested degree of expectation is 50%. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), when all of the operation sound, the operation related sound and the BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the suggested degree of expectation becomes 70%.

  As described above, by suggesting the degree of expectation from the sound emitted from the gaming machine at a predetermined timing, the degree of expectation can be grasped even if the player is looking away from the display device 41. It becomes possible to grasp the execution of In addition, since the operation sound emitted from the board effect device 44 is one of the elements indicating the degree of expectation, it is possible to perform an unconventional notification and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, since vibration is also generated as the operation sound is emitted, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to the player by a sense other than aural sense, and it is possible to make a novel notification.

  Further, based on the state shown in FIG. 45 (a), the above-mentioned expectation is added by 30% when the operation related sound is emitted, and is added by 40% when the operation sound is emitted. . Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 45 (e) to (h), 10% is added by not emitting BGM. In this manner, the player can easily grasp the expectation by associating the addition value of the expectation with various sounds.

  In addition, display, sound, or light emission may be performed to indicate that it is a predetermined timing at which a sound suggesting the degree of expectation can be emitted. Then, it is possible to emit a sound that indicates the degree of expectation earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and a deviation from the predetermined timing may also be a factor that indicates the degree of expectation. FIG. 46 shows an example of the suggestion of the degree of expectation due to the deviation from the predetermined timing.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), in the case where it is suggested that the expectation is 70% by emitting the operation sound, the operation related sound and the BGM at a predetermined timing (t31) (case shown in FIG. 45 (d)) On the other hand, in FIG. 46B, the motion related sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31). In this case, the suggested degree of expectation is increased by 5% more than in the case of FIG. 46 (a). Further, as shown in FIG. 46C, when the operation related sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected degree of suggestion is reduced by 5% as compared with the case of FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), when the operation sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected degree of suggestion is increased by 10% than in the case of FIG. 46 (a). As shown in e), when the operation sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected degree of expectation is reduced by 10% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), when the operation sound and the operation related sound are emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected degree of suggestion is increased by 15% as compared with the case of FIG. As shown in FIG. 46 (e), when the operation sound and the operation related sound are emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggested degree of expectation is reduced by 15% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).

  That is, the expected degree of suggestion is added by being later than the predetermined timing, and the expected degree of suggestion is indicated by becoming earlier. The value of addition or subtraction is determined by the type of sound, and is 10% for the operation sound and 5% for the operation related sound. Since the value to be added / subtracted is also decided in this way, it becomes easy for the player to grasp the suggested degree of expectation.

  In addition, it is possible to make BGM be muttered earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and it is possible to change the expected degree according to this. Further, the value of addition or subtraction may be made different depending on the deviation width from the predetermined timing.

  Also, it may be notified that the operation sound is being emitted. Examples of such notification include displaying on the display device 41 and lighting a specific LED. Since the operation sound is often smaller than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, such notification makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize that the operation sound is being emitted. Also, even if the board effect device 44 that emits the operation sound is inoperable due to a malfunction and can not emit the operation sound, it is normally notified that the operation sound is emitted. It can be done so that it does not affect the suggestion of expectations.

  Further, the operation sound may be any sound as long as it is a sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44, but if the vibration sound generated by reciprocating the board effect device 44 a plurality of times within the operation range is a player Can be perceived aurally, and can be recognized by transmitting vibration to the hand or the like. In addition, the operation sound may be emitted from an operation mechanism for operating the panel effect device 44 such as a gear or a motor, or a sound generation member having a function of generating a sound along with the operation separately from the operation mechanism. It may be provided in the effect device 44 and emitted from this sound generating member.

  In addition, when the board effect device 44 emits an operation sound, the board effect device 44 may be operated at a position invisible to the player. In this way, the player can be concentrated by the occurrence of the operation noise and the vibration, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the volume of the operation sound is preferably such a size that the player can recognize during the operation of the game arcade, but the volume may be difficult for the player to recognize.

  Further, the plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine are not limited to the above-described combination, and may be any kind. For example, only the sound based on the operation of a specific one of the plurality of board effects devices 44 may be used as the operation sound. Further, the sounds based on the respective motions of the plurality of board effects devices 44 are defined as separate motion sounds such as the first motion sound and the second motion sound, and these plurality of motions are made into a plurality of types of sounds suggesting an expectation. You may make it include a sound.

  Further, the operation sound is not limited to the board effect device 44, but may be an operation sound emitted with the operation of the effect device provided on the front frame 12, an operation sound emitted with the payout of the game ball, or the like. Examples of the effect device provided on the front frame 12 include an effect button 25 that operates so as to change the protrusion ratio. FIG. 47 shows an example of the case where such an effect button 25 is provided.

  With the effect button 25 in the initial position, first, operation-related sounds related to the operation of the effect button 25 are emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b (t41). Thereafter, the effect button 25 starts an operation of projecting from the initial position to the projecting position (t42), and the operation is stopped by becoming the projecting position (t44). The first operation sound is emitted along with the operation of the effect button 25 (t42 to t44). The operation related sound is finished before the effect button 25 reaches the projecting position (t43), but may be emitted continuously until the projecting position is reached.

  With the effect button 25 reaching the projecting position, the operation standby state (t44) for waiting for the player to operate the effect button 25 is established. In this operation standby state, no operation related sound and no operation sound are generated, and further, the BGM is turned off, and some or all of the LEDs provided on the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 Is turned off. Note that sounds other than BGM and motion related sounds may be emitted.

  Then, when the player depresses the effect button 25 (t45), an operation sound is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b in accordance with the operation. In addition, the operation standby state is released, BGM is emitted, and the light emission of the LED is resumed. Further, with the operation, the effect button 25 is pressed from the projecting position to return to the initial position and thereafter remains at the initial position. Further, the board effect device 44 operates with the operation of the effect button 25 to emit the second operation sound, and the operation related sound is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  Then, the presence or absence of each of the motion related sound, the first motion sound, the second motion sound, the operation sound, and the BGM, the motion to the projecting position of the effect button 25, and the motion of the board effect device 44 are generated. It is possible to indicate the degree of expectation by the presence or absence of the turn-off of the LED.

  Also, although in FIG. 47 the first operation sound and the second operation sound are made to be emitted by different rendering devices, one panel effect device 44 emits different operation sounds by making the operation mode and the operation range different. These may be used as the first operation sound and the second operation sound. For example, the operation sound when moving from the initial position to the first position may be the first operation sound, and the operation sound when moving from the first position to the second position may be the second operation sound. Further, the operation sound when returning from the first position to the initial position may be a third operation sound, and the operation sound when returning from the second position to the first position may be a fourth operation sound.

  In addition, the operation sound when returning from the first position or the second position to the initial position may be larger than the operation sound when moving from the initial position to the first position or the second position. . When moving from the initial position to the first position or the second position, it is possible for the player to miss the operation sound because the player's attention concentrates on the movement, but when returning to the initial position, attention is paid to the movement. Because it is not high, it becomes possible to hear the operation sound with certainty.

  Further, by making the operation mode and the operation range different by one of the panel effects device 44, it becomes possible to emit only the first operation sound and to simultaneously emit the first operation sound and the second operation sound, and the degree of expectation is expected These plurality of motion sounds may be included in the plurality of types of sounds that suggest the following. For example, the first operation sound may be emitted when moving from the initial position to the first position, and the first operation sound and the second operation sound may be emitted simultaneously when moving from the first position to the second position. good. Furthermore, the third operation sound may be emitted when returning from the first position to the initial position, and the third operation sound and the fourth operation sound may be emitted simultaneously when returning from the second position to the first position.

  Further, part or all of the sound indicating the degree of expectation in the present modification may also serve as the specific sound in the first embodiment and the like. For example, at the start of the special view fluctuation display game or when the reach state is started, when the reach state develops to the SP reach, the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous change pattern such as the first temporary stop of the pseudo continuous change pattern At the time of re-variation, when the effect button 25 is operated or the like, the operation sound of the board effect device 44 may be emitted as a specific sound. Also, as described above, it is possible to emit an operation sound that makes a specific sound at a time when the player does not expect a special effect in other effects, not a timing that is easy to recognize in other effects.

  Further, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and it is possible to emit an operation sound of the board effect device 44 in response to the emission of the specific sound, and whether or not the operation sound is emitted together with the specific sound. The degree of expectation suggested by may be different.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 generating a state advantageous to the player, an effect of controlling the effect of the game A control result (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means emits a first sound (e.g. operation related sound) and a second sound (e.g. operation sound) different from the first sound to produce a special result. It is possible to suggest an expectation that is the height of the possibility to be derived, and a first sound effect that emits the first sound without the second sound (for example, FIG. 45 (b)) and without the first sound A second sound effect that emits a second sound (for example, FIG. 45C), and a third sound effect that generates a second sound with the first sound (for example, FIG. 45D). The first sound effect, the second sound effect, and the third sound effect have different levels of expectation And thus. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, it is provided with a movable effect device (panel effect device 44) that performs effects of the game by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control means, and speakers 19a and 19b that emit sound under the control of the effect control means. The first sound is an operation related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and is related to the operation of the movable effect device, and the second sound is from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device It will be an operation sound to be emitted. Therefore, it becomes easy to distinguish each sound because the part where the sound is generated or the kind of sound is different, and it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the presentation and the height of the possibility that the special result is derived, improving the interest of the game can do.

  In the gaming machine 10 which executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 generating a state advantageous to the player, effect control means for controlling the effect of the game And a movable effect device for effecting the game by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control means, and speakers 19a and 19b controlled by the effect control means for emitting the sound, wherein the effect control means is a speaker The operation related sound that can be emitted from 19a and 19b and is related to the operation of the movable effect device, the effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device It is possible to indicate an expectation that is a high possibility that a special result is derived by the sound generation mode of the operation sound emitted from the device. In addition, BGM is mentioned as an effect sound, for example. Besides this, sounds other than the motion related sound may be used as the effect sound, for example, it is a sound different from BGM and is emitted in response to the effect display such as a character or the operation of the player or not corresponding to these. Sound effects or sounds. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means does not accompany the first effect (for example, FIG. 45 (d)) which simultaneously emits the action related sound, the effect sound and the action sound at a predetermined timing during the game execution, the action related sound and the action sound. It is possible to execute one of the second effect (for example, FIG. 45 (a)) that emits the effect sound to the first effect and the second effect have different expectations for the first effect and the second effect. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means, at a predetermined timing, any of the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect (for example, FIG. 45 (h)) that emits the operation related sound and the operation sound without the effect sound. The first effect, the second effect, and the third effect have different degrees of expectation. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relation of the height of the possibility that the effect content and the special result are derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means emits an operation sound by reciprocating the movable member a plurality of times. Therefore, it becomes easy to distinguish each sound because the part where the sound is generated or the kind of sound is different, and it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the presentation and the height of the possibility that the special result is derived, improving the interest of the game can do.

Third Modified Example
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numeral is given to the part having the same configuration, and the description is mainly omitted. I will explain the part. The gaming machine of this variation is configured to control the sound emitted from the gaming machine in association with the result of the special view variable display game being shown.

  In the gaming machine of the present modified example, when showing the result of the special figure variation display game in the special figure variation display game, it is possible to emit a result presentation sound. As a result, the presentation sound is, for example, a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and is a sound corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game. In addition, an operation sound emitted by operating a rendering device operating such as the board rendering device 44 may be used as a result presentation sound.

  FIG. 48 shows an example of the case where the result presentation sound is emitted. FIG. 48 (a) shows the case where the result is a big hit. Here, the decoration special figure variation display game is in progress in a reach state, and a game BGM corresponding to the contents of the decoration special figure variation display game is issued as BGM. The game BGM at this time is BGM corresponding to the reach effect. Then, when the predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown is reached, the volume reduction effect in which the BGM is put into the mute state is started (t51).

  Thereafter, the identification information of all the variable display areas on the decorative special figure change display game display unit 85 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 39E), and the result is shown (t52). Although this provisionally stopped state does not show the result definitively, it indicates that it is a big hit or not, and it can be said that the result of the most likely is shown. As described above, when all identification information is temporarily stopped, the result presentation sound is emitted. In addition, when the player depresses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted along with this operation.

  When all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, the BGM is in the mute state, but as a result, the presentation sound and the operation sound are emitted without a drop in volume. As a result of the presentation sound and the operation sound emitted at this timing, the presentation sound and the operation sound are emitted as a result corresponding to the result (here, a big hit). Of course, one or both of the presentation sound and the operation sound may be emitted regardless of the result.

  As a result, after the emission of the presentation sound ends, an operation sound is generated by operating the board effect device 44 (t53 to t54). The BGM remains muted also during the period in which the operation sound is emitted. Then, when the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game ends, the decorative figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is in a state of being stopped from the state of temporary stop (t55). At this time, the volume reduction effect ends and BGM is to be emitted again. Here, since it is the stop time of the special figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game has not ended yet, a game BGM corresponding to the contents of the decoration special figure variation display game is issued as BGM. The game BGM at this time is BGM corresponding to the result display effect. That is, if the result is a big hit special game variation display game, BGM is emitted again in the special figure variation display game after the BGM is muted.

  When the stop time of the special view variation display game ends, the special game state is started (t56). Along with this, the game BGM corresponding to the contents of the decoration special view variation display game ends, and a special gaming state BGM corresponding to the gaming state is issued. The special game state BGM at this time is BGM corresponding to the fanfare effect.

  FIG. 48 (b) shows the case where the result is lost. First, the decorative special feature variation display game is in progress in the reach state, and BGM corresponding to the reach effect is issued as the game BGM corresponding to the effect contents of the decorative special feature variation display game as BGM. Then, when the predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown is reached, the volume reduction effect in which the BGM is put into the mute state is started (t61).

  After that, the identification information of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped in the decoration special figure change display game display section 85, and the result is shown (t62). When all the identification information is temporarily stopped, a presentation sound is emitted corresponding to the result (here, the disconnection). In addition, when the player depresses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted along with this operation. Even when the result is out, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, the BGM is in the mute state, and as a result, the presentation sound and the operation sound are emitted without the volume decrease. Further, since the result here is a disengaging operation sound by operating the board effect device 44 may not be emitted but may be emitted.

  Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game is over, in the decorative special figure variation display game, it is stopped from the temporary stop state (t64). The BGM continues to be muted even during the stop time, and the volume reduction effect ends and the BGM is issued based on the stop time of the special view change display game ending and the next special view change display game being started become. That is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation display game of the result being lost, after the BGM is muted, the BGM is not emitted again in the special figure fluctuation display game, and until the next special figure fluctuation display game (or until the start of customer waiting effect) ) Leave the BGM muted.

  As described above, by performing the volume reduction effect when the result is indicated, the player's awareness can be concentrated on the indicated result, and the expectation to the big hit can be raised to improve the interest of the game. . In addition, it is possible to notify that the result is indicated by emitting the result presentation sound. At this time, by setting the BGM to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more noticeable and only visually It becomes possible to grasp the result not only aurally. In addition, by making it possible to emit the operation sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44 in the volume reduction effect, it is basically easy to hear the operation sound whose volume is smaller than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to have an effect that is not available in the prior art.

  In FIG. 48, the BGM is muted in the volume reduction effect, but the volume of the BGM may be reduced as compared to the case without the volume reduction effect. Also, sounds other than BGM may be muted or reduced in volume. For example, BGM is a sound different from BGM, and there are sound effects or sounds that are emitted corresponding to or not corresponding to the effect display of a character or the like or the operation of the player. That is, as the sound other than the result presentation sound, the effect sound including the BGM, the sound effect or the sound may be muted or the sound volume may be reduced. Furthermore, in FIG. 48, although the operation sound accompanying the operation of the effect button 25 does not reduce the volume, the mute state or the volume may be reduced also with this operation sound.

  Also, although the volume reduction effect is started from a predetermined time before the result is shown, it may be started at the timing when the result is shown or may be started after the result is shown. Further, although the volume reduction effect is performed as the result presentation effect performed when the result is indicated, it may be performed other than when the result is indicated. In the volume reduction effect in this case, the result presentation sound is not emitted, but the operation sound accompanying the operation of the effect button 25 or the operation sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44 may be emitted without lowering the volume as described above. It may be good, the mute state or the volume may be reduced.

  Further, at the start and end of the volume reduction effect, the volume may be changed by fading out and fading in the BGM. In addition, for the period from the start of the volume reduction effect to the emission of the result presentation sound, sounds related to reach effects other than BGM may be emitted, or even these sounds may not be emitted. good. Also, it may be possible to emit a sound that indicates that a special result is indicated separately from the sound related to reach production. In addition, the LEDs provided to the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46 may be turned off in response to the silence of the BGM or the reduction of the volume. Then, the lighting of the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46 may be resumed as the muting or lowering of the volume of the BGM ends.

  Further, in the control for setting the BGM to mute in the volume reduction effect, the volume may be set to 0 while continuing the reproduction of the BGM, or the silent BGM may be reproduced as the BGM. Also, when the BGM is advanced during the volume reduction effect, and the volume reduction effect is ended and the BGM is resumed, the BGM proceeds in the same manner as when the volume reduction effect is not performed. Also good. By doing in this way, when a series of BGM extending to the end of the special figure variation display game is set corresponding to the special presentation content in the special figure variation display game, the particular presentation content and the BGM deviate from each other. It is possible to perform an effect without discomfort. Of course, when the BGM is resumed after the end of the volume reduction effect, the BGM may be played from the beginning.

  Further, although the result presentation sound and the operation sound are not simultaneously emitted in FIG. 48 (a), they may be simultaneously emitted. Further, although the operation sound is emitted after the result presentation sound, the operation sound may also be emitted at the timing when the result is indicated. Furthermore, although the timing at which the BGM is emitted again is the start of the stop time in FIG. 48 (a), it may be another timing, and the BGM may be resumed before at least the end of the stop time. .

  In the volume reduction effect, the volume is not reduced for the sounds other than BGM. However, the volume may not be reduced for at least the result presentation sound, and the volume may be reduced for the other sounds. In addition, although the length of the volume reduction effect is different in the case of the result and the case of the big hit, it may be the same length. Further, in the volume reduction effect, the length of the volume reduction effect is different depending on whether or not the operation sound is emitted, but the same length may be used.

  From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, effect control for controlling the effect of the game A means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can control to emit a presentation sound when showing a result of the game, and when emitting a presentation sound, the volume of other sounds is lowered or muffled It will be possible to make it a state. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the result is indicated by emitting the result presentation sound, and at this time, by making the other sound mute or reduce the volume, the result presentation sound becomes more noticeable and visual It becomes possible to grasp the result not only aurally but also aurally, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control means can be controlled to emit BGM, sound effects or sounds from the speakers 19a, 19b. As a result, when emitting a presentation sound, the sound volume of the BGM, the sound effects or the sound is reduced or silenced as another sound. It will be possible to make it a state. Therefore, by making the BGM, the sound effect or the sound mute or reduce the volume, as a result, the presentation sound becomes more noticeable, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also aurally. , The fun of the game can be improved. Note that the sound effects and sounds here are, for example, sounds different from BGM, and are sound effects or sounds that are emitted in response to or without the effect display of characters or the player's operation. Can be mentioned.

  In addition, the effect control means is provided with a movable effect device (panel effect device 44) that performs effects of the game by operating the movable member, and the effect control means operates the movable effect device to operate the movable effect device. It is possible to control to emit an operation sound, and as a result a presentation sound is emitted and in response to the corresponding sound being emitted, a result presentation effect can be executed as a result of emitting an operation sound, and in the execution period of the result presentation effect, It will be possible to reduce or mute the volume of BGM, sound effects or sounds. Therefore, by making the BGM, the sound effect or the sound mute or reduce the volume, the presentation sound and the operation sound become more noticeable as a result, and the result is grasped not only visually but also aurally. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine which executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine which generates a state advantageous to the player, effect control means for controlling the effect of the game, The effect control means includes a movable effect device that performs game effects by operating the movable member, and speakers 19a and 19b that are controlled by the effect control means to emit sounds, and the effect control means includes the speaker 19a. , 19b can be controlled to emit motion related sound related to the operation of the movable effect device and the effect sound, and it is possible to execute the sound volume reduction effect to reduce or mute the sound volume of the effect sound in a predetermined period. In the volume reduction effect, it is possible to prevent the volume of the operation related sound from being reduced. In addition, BGM is mentioned as an effect sound, for example. Besides this, sounds other than the motion related sound may be used as the effect sound, for example, it is a sound different from BGM and is emitted in response to the effect display such as a character or the operation of the player or not corresponding to these. Sound effects or sounds. Therefore, by setting the background music to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, motion related sounds become more noticeable, and it becomes possible to recognize motion not only visually but also aurally. It can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means can control to emit the result presentation sound when the result of the game is shown, and the volume of the result presentation sound is not to be reduced in the volume reduction effect. Therefore, by setting the effect sound in the mute state or in the state where the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more noticeable, and it becomes possible to grasp the presentation of the result not only visually but also aurally, Can improve the interest of

  Also, the effect control means emits the presentation sound as a result of the game result. Therefore, by setting the production sound in the mute state or reducing the volume, the presentation sound becomes more noticeable, and it becomes possible to grasp the result visually as well as aurally, making the game interesting Can be improved.

  In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, in a gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player, effect control means for controlling the effect of the game, and effect control The device includes a movable effect device that effects the game by operating the movable member under the control of the means, and speakers 19a and 19b that emit sound under the control of the effect control device, and the effect control device generates the effect sound from the speaker Control and control of emitting operation sound from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device, and the volume of the effect sound can be lowered or muted, and the sound volume can be decreased. The effect can be performed for a predetermined period of the game, and when the operation sound is not emitted in the volume reduction effect, the game in which the volume reduction effect is executed after the end of the volume reduction effect The fact that so as not to emit the effect sound in the arm. Therefore, by setting the effect sound to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the operation sound becomes more noticeable, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game visually as well as aurally. In addition, it is possible to perform an effect that the effect sound can be heard again if the operation sound is emitted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control means can execute the volume reduction effect when showing the result of the game, and when the result of the game is not a special result, the operation sound is not emitted in the volume decrease effect. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the result not only visually but also aurally, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the game result is a special result, the effect control means emits an operation sound in the volume decrease effect, and after the end of the volume decrease effect, emits the operation sound without reducing the volume of the effect sound in the game. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the result not only visually but also aurally, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, ball ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game ball of. Also, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine using medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modified examples can be combined appropriately and applied.

  Further, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

10 game machine 18 frame decoration device (rendering device, luminous effect device)
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46 Panel decoration device (rendering device, luminous effect device)
300 Effect control device (effect control means)

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and generates a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result,
Effect control means for controlling the effect of the game;
And an effect device that can be controlled by the effect control means to execute effects relating to a game.
The effect control means is
While producing a specific sound, it is possible to execute a specific effect of performing an effect by the effect device along with the specific sound,
A gaming machine characterized in that an expectation degree which is a high possibility that the special result is derived can be suggested by the number of times of executing the specific effect in a predetermined period. The rendering device
Includes a display that can display information about the game,
The effect control means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific image is displayed on the display device in the specific effect. The rendering device
It includes a light emission effect device that performs effects by the light emission mode.
The effect control means is
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light emitting effect device is made to emit light in a specific light emission mode in the specific effect.

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