JP2019141465A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of executing a game on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition and generating a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result includes: performance control means (performance control device 300) for controlling a performance of a game; a movable performance device (board performance device 44) for executing a game performance by operating a movable member under control of the performance control means; and speakers 19a and 19b for generating sound under control of the performance control means. The performance control means can generate a performance sound from the speakers, generate the operation sound from the movable performance device by operating the movable performance device, and execute a sound volume reduction performance in which sound volume of a performance sound is reduced or muted and the operation sound is generated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 48

Description

The present invention relates to 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 becomes a special result.

Pachinko machines are known as a representative example of gaming machines. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Is variably displayed, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated based on the result of the variably displaying game being a special result. Further, in the variable display game, various effects are performed to increase the expectation that a special result will be derived (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-144020 A

However, if a plurality of types of effects are executed in duplicate, it is difficult to understand the contents of each effect, 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 games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
Production control means for controlling the production of the game;
A movable effect device that produces a game effect by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control means;
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the effect control means,
The production control means includes
It is possible to emit a production sound from the speaker, and to cause a movement sound to be emitted from the movable production device by operating the movable production device,
The volume of the effect sound is lowered or silenced, and a sound volume reduction effect that allows the operation sound to be emitted can be executed.

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

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining an output process. It is a flowchart explaining a payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a probability setting value change process. 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 start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. (A) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, (b) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart explaining a process during normal map display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common figure. 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 process in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch symbol type command processing. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch fluctuation system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a figure explaining the example of a display with a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of specific production. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific production. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the specific production in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an 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 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>
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. The front frame (main body frame) 12 has a game board 3.
A glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of 0 is attached.

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

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

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

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

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is made of resin side cases 3 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.
3 and the guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. Display device 41
Is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

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

Further, in the lower left part of the center case 40, a 4th symbol for executing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed separately from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 and a sub memory for displaying the start memory number are displayed. An information display device 90 is provided.

The sub-information display device 90 includes a first light-emitting unit that is a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special-figure variable display game corresponding to the first special-figure variable display game. A second sub-unit configured by a single light-emitting unit that forms a sub-game display unit 91 and a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special-figure variable display game corresponding to the second special-figure variable display game. A game display unit 92. In addition, the first sub-display unit 93 indicating the number of first start memories that is the right to execute the first special figure variation display game by two light emitting units, and the second special figure variation display game by two light emitting units. And a second sub display unit 94 indicating the number of second start memories that are the right to perform.

In the first sub game display unit 91 and the second sub game display unit 92, a display indicating that the corresponding special figure variable display game is in a variable display and a display indicating the result are turned off, blinking, and turned on. Can be displayed. In addition, the first sub display unit 93 and the second sub display unit 94 indicate the numbers of the first start memory (special figure 1 hold) and the second start memory (special figure 2 hold), respectively, to turn off the two light emitting parts, It can be displayed by blinking and lighting.

By providing the sub-information display device 90 separately from the display device 41, the fourth symbol is displayed on the display device 4.
By displaying in 1, the display area of the display device 41 is not occupied and the display area can be used effectively. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operating range of the board effect device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered during the operation of the board effect device 44. .

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol start gate 34 (a normal start gate, a start area, an inflow area) for giving a start condition for the normal figure display game. The game ball that won the normal start gate 34 is a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).
Is detected.
In addition, on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, three general winning holes 3
5 is arranged, and on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the usual start gate 34, one general winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start area, inflow area) for providing a start condition for the first special figure variation display game is provided below the center case 40 in the game area 32. The game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Also, an ordinary variable winning device 37 (second starting winning port, starting region, inflow region) that provides a start condition for the second special figure variation display game is provided immediately below the starting winning port 36.
The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side.
Normally, a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot flow is maintained. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 37 by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The normal variation winning device 37 may be awarded even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the prize may be awarded rather than the open state.
Also, below the normal variation winning device 37, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port or the like is provided.

Further, in the game area 32, below the center case 40 and on the right side of the start winning opening 36, a special variation that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game A winning device (large winning opening) 38 is provided.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. From the closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (
State that is advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 is, for example,
Opening / closing door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device.
A special winning opening that is opened and closed by a special game or small hit gaming state is provided, and the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the large winning opening from a closed state to an open state. And a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player can aim to win the start winning opening 36 by firing the game ball to the left game area by adjusting the firing force (so-called left-handed), and launch the game ball to the right game area (so-called Right-handed), the normal start gate 34 and the normal variable prize winning device 3
7 or a special variable winning device 38 can be aimed at winning.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right game area, and is fired to the right game area. The played game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. The material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows a game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right game area) can be viewed through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. .

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

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game.
Further, the collective display device 50 includes a first game state display unit (first game state display unit, right-handed notification unit) 57 for notifying that a right-handed game state is more advantageous than a left-handed game. The second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator, time shortening state notifying unit) 58 that lights up when the state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state, and the jackpot probability state when the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state A third gaming state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59 for displaying that
Round display section 6 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38)
0 is provided.
The collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the center segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked to change. It is configured to display that it is inside.
When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result form (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result form turned on.

The normal display 53 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. In addition, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 53 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. Special figure 1 hold indicator 54
Indicates the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = reserved number) out of the number of winning balls to the starting winning port 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51 by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. indicate. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 indicates the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting.

The first gaming state display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and turns off the lamp when the gaming state is advantageous to the player when the left-handed player is more advantageous than the right-handed player. When the game state is more advantageous for the player to the right than the left strike, the lamp is turned on.

The second game state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and in a normal game state where the time-short state does not occur (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the lamp is turned off. When the time-short state occurs (when the variable time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and is configured with the gaming machine 1
If the jackpot probability state is low probability (normal probability state) when the power is turned on, the lamp is turned off. Turns on the lamp.

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

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

The CPU 110 is a gaming microcomputer (IC) called an amusement chip (IC).
(CPU) 111 and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that includes an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator and generates a clock that serves as a reference for a CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, D generated by the power supply device 400.
A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as C5V is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 generates an AC-DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply.
A normal power supply unit 410 having a DC converter or a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and a RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 are supplied with a power supply voltage during a power failure. Backup power supply unit 420 to supply
And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power source is a game microcomputer 11 of the game control device 100.
1 (particularly the built-in RAM), and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. That is, the game control device 100 serves as backup storage means capable of holding stored data even when the power is cut off. And, when the power is restored, the control can be resumed based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored. The power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The gaming microcomputer 111 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
Read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B and read / write RA
M (random access memory) 111C is provided.

The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as ROM 111B or RAM 11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

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

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

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

This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). As a reach effect, 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: No reach <Normal reach <Special 1 reach <Special 2 reach <Special 3 reach <
It becomes higher in order of premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (
Random number generation for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining the reach of variable display games (including the execution time of variable display games in various reach and variable display without reach) And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

In addition, the CPU 111A determines that the ROM 111B
One of the variation pattern tables is acquired from the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (
(Big hit or small hit) or out of), the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current gaming state, the operating state (short time) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state Based on the operation state), the number of starting memories, etc., any one variation pattern table is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables and acquired. Where the CPU
When executing the special figure variation display game, 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

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

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

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Proximity I / F1
21, detection signals from the start port 1 switch 36 a, the start port 2 switch 37 a, the gate switch 34 a, the winning port switch 35 a and the big winning port switch 38 a are input to the second input port 123. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

Further, the third input port 124 has a setting value change functioning as a detecting means for detecting an operation in the operation unit for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values resulting in special results in the special figure variation display game are assigned. Signals from the switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 are input.

The setting key switch 152 detects an operation of a setting key operation unit that is a first operation unit of the operation units. The setting key operation unit has a keyhole 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 that can detect that it has been turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is turned to the second position, and is not turned to the second position. In some cases it is turned off.

The set value change switch 151 detects an operation of a set value change button that forms 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 being pressed.
When not pressed, it is turned off.

By operating these operation units, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that is a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is a game. It has come to be used. Here, six settings 1 to 6 are prepared as probability setting values. The probability value assigned to each probability setting value is 1/320 in setting 1, 1/310 in setting 2, 1/300 in setting 3, 1/290 in setting 4, 1/28 in setting 5
0, setting 6 is 1/270. This probability value is a probability value in the normal probability state,
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 probability setting value is set by turning on the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position. The probability setting value can be changed, and 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.

Also, when the power is turned on with the front frame 12 closed and the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, or after the gaming machine is turned on, the setting key of the setting key operation unit is When turned to the second position, the currently selected probability setting value is the probability setting value display device 153.
The probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting value cannot be changed is displayed.

The probability setting value display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and the probability setting value is 1 to 1.
The number 6 is displayed. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that can recognize the probability setting value may be used. Moreover, other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, and the probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs. The probability setting value information may be displayed using the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio without providing the probability setting value display device 153.
In this case, while performing operations related to the probability setting value (probability setting value change status, probability setting value confirmation mode, etc.), information on the probability setting value is displayed. Give priority to display.

In this embodiment, the setting value change button, the setting key operation unit, and the probability setting value display device 15
3 is provided in the game control device 100, and the game control device 100 selects a probability setting value to which a probability value used for lottery of the special figure variation display game is assigned from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operation unit. It is assumed to be a setting means that enables it. The function of the setting means may be provided on the setting sub-board and connected to the game control device 100. That is, a setting unit may be provided separately from the game control device 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 device 100 and the game control device 100 may change the probability setting value, or on the setting sub-board side. Based on the operation of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152, the probability setting value is changed and determined,
The determination result may be transmitted to the game control device 100.

Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is the main board 10.
It is also supplied from 0 to a test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay substrate 70.
Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37 are output.
The detection signal a is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held in the second input port 123 is stored in the enable signal CE by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123.
It can be read out by asserting 2 (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input of a touch switch provided on the operation handle 24) Signal), out-ball detection switch signal (based on detection by an out-switch that detects all game balls that have been launched into 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).

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. The port on the relay board 70 is connected to the gaming microcomputer 11.
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the trial test apparatus.

In addition, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38 b that is connected to the data bus 140 and opens the special variation winning device 38, and a movable member 37 of the normal variation winning device 37.
2nd for outputting the opening / closing data of the solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c which opens b
An output port 134 is provided. Further, the second output port 134 outputs display data of the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio.

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

Further, the output unit 130 receives information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information on the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting to 1 is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132. The output unit 130 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 that displays the selected probability setting value.

Further, the output unit 130 receives a switching data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal 138a. The second driver 1 that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135.
38b, a third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, which is output from the fourth output port 136, and is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d for outputting an external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, and a fifth driver 138e for receiving display data output from the second output port 134 and causing the status display device 160 to display the display data. .

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. Photocoupler 13
9 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The production control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC) similar to the gaming microcomputer 111.
And a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. A tone generator LSI 314 that controls the output of sound in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.
It has.

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

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

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
C, a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing is input. VDP 312
To the main control microcomputer 311, a wait time for notifying the status of waiting for the reception of commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the interrupt signals INT0 to n in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A 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, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

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

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

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit that drives and controls the board decoration device 46 and the sub information display device 90 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including the center case 40). Board production device 4 provided
A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling 4 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to an address / data bus 340.
To the main control microcomputer 311. It should be noted that the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 are provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates a device for production), and a movable effect that produces a game effect including a special figure variation display game by a movable effect member that operates. A frame effect device that constitutes the device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device may be provided.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 includes the effect control device 300 having the above configuration.
In order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled thereby, DC 32V for driving a motor or solenoid, a display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12V for driving a motor or LED, DC5 that is the power supply voltage of the command I / F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a DC 15 V voltage for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Furthermore, 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311
When using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as DC3.3V based on DC5V
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2 V are provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. The VDP 312 (VDRESET signal) and the sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
Are supplied to an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. In addition, the production control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10.
The cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state where N45 is connected and the effect control device 300 is powered on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game ball (from a launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32 (
A game is played when a pachinko ball is launched. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. And general prize opening 35
When a game ball wins the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3). From the payout unit, the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general figure start gate 34 is provided in the general figure start gate 34.
When the game ball that has been driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. CPU 11 of game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
In 1A, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the general chart start gate 34, if the general chart start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), the general chart start memory number is set. Addition (+1) is performed, and one map start memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 56 of the collective display device 50. Further, in the normal figure start memory, a random number value for hit determination (per random number value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored. It has come to be.

Then, when there is a general map start memory and the normal map variable display game can be started, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed, the normal map variable display game is hit and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If the winning state is not the winning state, the winning judgment random number value stored in the first stored base map start-up memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether or not the hitting of the base map variable display game is lost. Then, a process for starting the normal map change display game is performed. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

In addition, as a process for executing the normal variation display game, the game control device 100 determines in advance a plurality of lighting patterns predetermined for a predetermined variation time on the general diagram display 53 provided in the collective display device 50. After the usual map change display which is repeatedly displayed in the given order is performed, a process for displaying the usual figure change display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is performed.
In addition, the common map display 53 is comprised with the display apparatus 41, and a number, a symbol,
A character design or the like may be used, and after this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result may be displayed by stopping the display.

When the result of the universal figure change display game is a win, the lighting pattern which becomes one of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol which forms a special result mode corresponding to the type of the hit is displayed on the general indicator 53. In addition to the stop display, the ordinary electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the general display display 53 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is a result of the shift.

Also, the winning ball to the start winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a provided therein.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that makes the start memory (special drawing start memory) based on the winning at the start winning opening 36 is set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4
And a second upper limit memory for making a start memory (special drawing start memory) based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 is stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as a limit. Based on winning at the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37, 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, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory or the second start memory. The number of start memories stored is displayed on the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 of the collective display device 50, and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display. Also displayed on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

Then, when the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 stores the first special figure variation display game in the earliest start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. The jackpot determination random number value thus determined is compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B and set in accordance with the probability setting value, and a process of determining a miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including a determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

When the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time on the special figure 1 display 51 (fluctuation display device). After performing the special figure 1 fluctuation display, the first special figure fluctuation display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is displayed. When the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time on the special figure 2 display 52 (fluctuation display device). After performing the special figure 2 fluctuation display, the second special figure fluctuation display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is displayed.

Further, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, corresponding to the special figure variable display game) is displayed on the display device 41 (variable display device).
A process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game for variably displaying numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) is performed. In addition, the sub game display unit of the sub information display device 90 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game that changes the light emission mode of the light emitting unit corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

The decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41 includes, for example, a decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 as a left variation display region (first special symbol),
In each of the right variation display area (second special symbol) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is varied and displayed (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 displays various effects such as the appearance of characters in order to improve interest.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. A lighting pattern is displayed and processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, C of the game control device 100
For example, the PU 111A performs control to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. 1 to release
A round is performed, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, after the special game state is ended, the game state is a short time state (specific game state, general figure high probability state, second operation state).
Can be generated. In this short state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal gaming state.
That is, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is configured to be controlled in any one of the first operation state and the second operation state in which winning is easier than the first operation state. .

Also, in the short time state, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is, for example, 500 milliseconds, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is, for example, 6
When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is released due to a win-winning game with a normal-game fluctuation display game as the winning result, the opening time of the first per-stop symbol (open time of the normal train) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500)
msec × 1), second per stop symbol opening time (general power opening time) and number of opening times (for example, 17
00 ms x 2 times), 3rd stop symbol opening time (general power opening time) and number of opening times (for example,
1700 msec × 3 times).

In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, the execution time (
It is possible to control so that the normal fluctuation time becomes a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time (for example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1).
352 ms). Further, in the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of normal power release) is set to the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game
It is possible to set the number of times of the second opening more frequently (for example, 4 times). Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal-probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. Probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display. However, each special figure variation display is not performed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Also,
The second special figure fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is to be executed (executed with priority). In the description of the present embodiment, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the start opening 1 switch 36 in the start winning opening 36 is not limited.
a, a start port 2 switch 37a, a gate switch 34a, a winning port switch 35a, a large winning port switch 38a, and an out switch that detects all game balls that have been fired and finished in the game area 32. Uses a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Yes. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

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

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, first, the process of prohibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of a register or the like is saved when an 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 a predetermined register (
For example, the upper address of the RAM top address is set in the D register (step S4).
. In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

Thereafter, the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read (step S6),
Processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

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

The third input port 124 includes a set value change switch 151 and a set key switch 1.
A signal from 52 and a signal from the body frame open detection switch are input, and by reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, the set value change switch 151 at the time of power-on. In addition, the state of the setting key switch 152 and the open state of the front frame 12 (main body frame) can be grasped. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an open / close detection means that can detect the open / closed state of the front frame 12. As described above, the front frame 12 is opened,
When the power is turned on while the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position, the probability setting value changing state in which the probability setting value can be changed is entered. If the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not turned to the second position and the power is turned on while the setting value change button is pressed, the RA
M111C is cleared (initialized). Since the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened, the front frame 12
Is required.

By reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, it is possible to reliably detect the operation of the set value change button. 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 until the standby time has elapsed. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it is not necessary to perform such a troublesome operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on cannot be accepted.

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

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10;
N) returns to the determination (step S9) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. in this way,
By determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the power outage due to noise, etc., and to properly deal with malfunctions at power-on. .

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

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the timer value is not 0 (step S
12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the timer value is 0 (step S
12; Y), that is, when the standby time is over, access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13), and off data is output to all output ports (output) Is set) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed 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 or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16; Y).
, Power failure inspection area check data 2 in which the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is normal (for example, A5h)
) Is determined (step S17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S19). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a validity determination unit that determines whether the information stored in the storage unit is valid when the power is turned on. If the checksums match (step S19; Y), the RAM clear head address 2 is set (step S20), and it is determined whether the probability set value is changed (step S2).
1). If it is in the probability setting value change state, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set.

If it is in this probability set value change state (step S21; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and a process of setting the probability set value change state in which the RAM initialization process and the probability set value can be changed is performed. Here, it is determined that the probability setting value is being changed when the power is cut off during the probability setting value changing state and the RAM data is backed up normally. In this case, the probability setting is again performed. The value is changed. If the probability set value change state is not set (step S21; N), the main body frame (
It is determined whether the front frame 12) is in an open state (step S22).

In the storage area of the RAM 111C, a probability setting value area, an initial value random number area, a variation pattern random number area, a game control area, and a state display area are set in order from the top. In the area for the probability setting value, a probability setting value area for storing information on the currently set probability setting value and a work area for temporarily storing various information by changing or checking the probability setting value are set. Is done. This work area includes a work probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value changing state, and an area for storing various flags. The initial value random number area stores big hit symbol initial value random numbers, small hit symbol initial value random numbers, hit initial value random numbers, and hit symbol initial value random numbers that are updated as needed. Also, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 that are updated as needed are stored in the fluctuation pattern random number area. In the game control area, a work area and a stack area for storing information (various data and programs) necessary for game control are set. In addition, a work area for storing information necessary for displaying a base value, an accessory ratio, and the like, and a stack area are set in the work area for status display.

The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been launched into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The information necessary for displaying the base value includes, for example, information related to the number of game balls detected by the out switch and information related to the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the ratio of the bonuses is a big hit state (ie, fanfare and ending) among the total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) obtained by winning the winning opening from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present. This is the ratio of the number of winning balls (number of balls earned by each role) obtained as a result of winning the winning award (excluding the inside) (so-called consecutive role rate), and the information necessary to display the rate Includes, for example, information related to the total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) and information related to the number of winning balls (number of balls acquired for each role).

The RAM clear start address 2 is the start address of the initial value random number area, and by performing the process of clearing the RAM with this address set, the initial value random number area, the fluctuation pattern random number area, The game control area is cleared. Note that the initial value random number region and the variation pattern random number region may not be included in the clear target. A RAM clear head address 1 described later is a head address of the probability setting value area, and by performing processing for clearing the RAM in a state in which this address is set, the probability setting value area, the initial value random number Area, variable pattern random number area, and game control area (work area and stack area) are cleared. Further, a RAM clear start address 3 to be described later is a start address of an area for game control.
By performing the process of clearing M, the area for game control is cleared.

Note that the status display area is initialized when the validity is determined and abnormal in the status display edit output processing in the timer interrupt processing described later, but the backed up information is not normal. In the process of clearing the RAM with the RAM clear head address 1 set in this case being set, the state display area may also be initialized. That is, in the process of clearing the RAM with the RAM clear head address 1 set, all areas of the RAM 111C may be initialized.

In the checksum calculation process in step S18 and step S57 described later, the checksum is calculated only for the work area for game control. Note that one or more of a probability setting value region, an initial value random number region, a variation pattern random number region, a game control region, and a state display region may be targeted. When multiple areas are targeted, the checksums for each area may be calculated separately, and the correctness may be determined individually, or the checksums for each area may be added together to verify the validity. You may make it judge collectively.

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

When the set value change switch is not in the ON state (step S24; N), step S30
The process when a normal recovery from a power failure is performed. If the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S24; Y), the process proceeds to step S41 to initialize the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, and the game control RAM area. Process. 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 stores data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. As an initialization means for initializing.

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

First, the RAM clear head address 1 is set (step S25), and the third read first is set.
It is determined from the state of the input port 124 whether the main body frame (front frame 12) is open (step S26). If the main body frame is in the open state (step S26; Y), it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 read in advance whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S27). When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S27; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and a process of initializing the RAM and a process of setting a probability setting value changing state in which the probability setting value can be changed are performed. As will be described later, in steps S35 and S36, the RAM is initialized. In this case, since the RAM clear start address 1 is set, the area for the probability setting value, the initial value random number , The variable pattern random number area, and the game control area (work area and stack area) are cleared and the initial values are saved. Note that the state display area may also be initialized here.

When the setting key switch is not in the on state (step S27; N) or when the main body frame is not in the open state (step S26; N), a command (specific information) for setting change instruction is sent to the effect control board (effect control device). 300) (step S28), the RAM access is prohibited (step S29), the control is stopped, and the power-off of the gaming machine is awaited. Production control device 30
In 0, based on the reception of the setting change instruction command, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, the operation of the panel effect device 44, the speaker 19a. , 19b to notify the user of the change of the probability setting value. This notification is continued until the gaming machine is turned off.

In this case, after turning off the power of the gaming machine and turning on the power again with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position with the front frame 12 opened, the setting key is processed in step S27. It is determined that the switch is on (step S27; Y), and step S35.
Then, the process of initializing the RAM and the process of changing the probability setting value to a probability setting value changing state are performed. In addition, when the control is stopped after moving to step S29, the front frame 12 is not opened after the gaming machine is turned off, or the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not turned to the second position. When the power is turned on again, the data in the RAM remains abnormal and the transition to the probability setting value change state cannot be made, so that the processing of steps S28 and S29 is reached again.

In addition, although notification is performed by transmitting the setting change instruction command to the effect control device 300 in step S28, the game control device 100 may perform notification. For example, notification may be performed on the collective display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100, and a display that is not used as identification information may be performed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. Alternatively, a display for notifying abnormality may be provided.

In step S30 of FIG. 6 as a process in the case of normal recovery from a power failure, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S31).

Here, when it is not in the high probability of the special figure (step S31; N), steps S32 and S3
3 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S34. Further, when the special figure 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 in the game board 30 is saved. ON (lighted) data is saved in the segment area (step S33).

And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S34), and step S45 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S34, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of a selected probability setting value, screen designation A plurality of commands such as a command (for example, a customer waiting demo command when in a customer waiting state, and a recovery screen command in other cases) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information, which is information on the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, an effect according to the probability setting value is performed, or a game effect is generated according to the probability setting value. An effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value such as different selection probabilities can be executed.

The screen designation command transmits a command corresponding to the resumed game state. When restarting the special figure variation display game that has been interrupted due to the power interruption when the control is resumed, a restoration screen command that makes restoration information is transmitted as a screen designation command. In this case, information about the result of the special figure variation display game to be resumed is also transmitted. Further, when the power is cut off during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power source, a customer waiting demonstration command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, when the special game state suspended due to the power interruption is restarted when the control is resumed, a special game state restart command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

Further, in step S35 of FIG. 6 as a process for setting the probability setting value change state in which the initialization process of the RAM and the probability setting value can be changed, the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S).
35) The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S36).
Here, when the backed up information is normal and the process proceeds from step S21 or S23, the RAM clear head address 2 is set. The RAM area (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. That is, the probability setting value area and the state display area are not initialized. However, the initial value random number region and the variation pattern random number region need not be cleared.

On the other hand, if the backed up information is abnormal and the process moves from step S27, the RA
Since the M clear start address 1 is set, the probability setting value area, the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, and the game control area (work area and stack area) are cleared and initialized. The value is saved. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an initialization unit that can initialize the storage unit based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the setting key operation unit). Note that the state display area may also be initialized here.

The area to be initialized is an area where a value other than 0 is desired to be set among the areas cleared to 0, for example, a customer waiting demonstration area and an area related to the setting of the effect mode. When all the RAM areas are cleared to 0, the probability setting value is set to 1 by setting 0 to the area for the probability setting value. By setting the probability setting value with the lowest probability,
Even if the RAM is cleared due to an abnormality or an illegal act, damage to the amusement store can be minimized. If a value other than 0 is set as an initial value, a specific probability setting value (for example, setting 3) can be set when all of the RAM area is initialized.

Thereafter, a probability setting value changing flag is set as a process of changing the probability setting value to a probability setting value changing state (step S37). Thereby, it will be in a probability setting value change state. 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 on the probability setting value currently set on the probability setting value display device 153 can be displayed.

Then, the value in the probability setting value area is loaded, saved in the work probability setting value area (step S39), and the command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S40). The process proceeds to step S45. In the production control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90 based on the reception of the command for changing the probability setting,
LED lighting of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, the operation of the panel effect device 44, and the speaker 19
A notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed is performed by outputting sounds by a and 19b.
Although the RAM is initialized, the command at the time of RAM initialization is not transmitted to the effect control device 300 here. Also, settings for outputting a security signal are made. In this case, a security signal may be output by setting a timer for a predetermined time,
The security signal may be continuously output during the period in which the probability setting value is changed. Here, since the initialization of the RAM has not yet been performed, the setting for outputting the security signal may not be performed.

In addition, in step S41 of FIG. 6 as an initialization process of the game control RAM area, RA
The M clear head address 2 is set (step S41), the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S42), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S43). As a result, the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, and the game control RAM area (work area and stack area) are cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. A timer for outputting a security signal is also set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an initialization unit that can initialize the storage unit based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the setting value change button).

And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S44), and it progresses to step S45. In the present embodiment, in step S44,
Model designation command, special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command, probability information command,
Probability setting value information that is information on the selected probability setting value, RAM initialization command (to display a customer waiting demo screen, and to notify RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) Multiple commands). Depending on the model,
In addition to these commands, an effect number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information, which is information on the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, an effect according to the probability setting value is performed, or a game effect is generated according to the probability setting value. An effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value such as different selection probabilities can be executed.

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).
Performs processing to start 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 having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S45, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S46). Specifically, the CPU 111 sets a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Done by A. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

After that, a predetermined register in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on (soft random number registers 1 to n)
The corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit pattern of the special figure (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random numbers that determine the hit of the normal figure (per random number ) After saving in the predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number for determining the normal symbol (per symbol random number) (step S47), the interruption is permitted (step S48).
The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S49) is performed for breaking the regularity of the random numbers by updating the values of various initial value 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 update). Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the “small hit symbol initial value random number” is a special figure fluctuation display. It is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop symbol of the game. In addition, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure variation display game, and the “hit symbol initial value random number” is a hit stop pattern of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines In this way, the randomness of the random number can be improved by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process. Naturally, the small hit design random number does not exist in a model without a small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is a gaming machine in which a random symbol initial value does not exist.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are processed by the program. This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated on the basis of a CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number, each time the random number makes a round, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. Is adopted. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S49, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus (for example, twice)
Is set (step S50), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S5).
1). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S51; N), the initial value random number update process (
The process returns to step S49). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S49) (step S48), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

Note that the initial value random number update process in step S49 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the initial value random number update process is not performed, and if it is only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process,
This has the advantage that the main process is simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52).
. If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S5).
2; N) returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S53).
), Processing for outputting off data to all output ports (step S54).

Thereafter, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S55).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S56).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S57) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S58), the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step S59), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

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

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

The main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
Initialization operation section (setting value change button, setting key operation section) that can be operated from the outside, and initialization means (game) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation section Control device 100), and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.

Further, 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, step S26 is performed.
Steps S26 to S2 until the setting key switch is turned on.
The process of 8 may be repeated. That is, the control of the game may be stopped and the process may wait until the setting key switch is turned on. In this case, in steps S26 and S27, the determination is made based on the current state of the third input port 124, not the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6. Furthermore, step S2
If the state of repeatedly performing the processing of 6 to S28 continues for a certain time, step S2
9 may be waited for to shut off the power.

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

Alternatively, the setting key switch may not be provided, and the transition to the probability setting value changing state may be made only on the condition that the setting value changing switch is in the ON state. That is, steps S22 and S
If the setting value change switch is in the ON state in step S24 without performing the process of step 23 (step S24; Y), the process may proceed to step S35 of FIG. In this case, the processing of steps S41 to S44 in FIG. 6 for initializing the initial value random number area, the fluctuation pattern random number area, and the game control area is not performed, but the setting is changed in the probability setting value changing state. By ending without setting or setting the same probability setting value and then ending, only the initial value random number region, the variation pattern random number region, and the game control region can be initialized. In this way, if the transition to the probability set value change state is made only on the condition that the set value change switch is in the ON state, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko gaming machine can be diverted.

From the above, in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a game value when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the game result is a special result, Control means (game control device 100) for performing control, and a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a game lottery is assigned, an operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152),
Setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a setting value change button (setting value change switch 151), and the control means stores the stored contents even in a power-off state. Storage means (RAM 111C) that can be held, and legitimacy judging means (game control device 10) for judging whether or not the information stored in the memory means is valid when the power is turned on.
0) and initialization means (game control device 100) capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit for selecting the probability setting value, and stored in the storage means by the validity determination means When it is determined that the stored information is not valid, notification is made to prompt selection of the probability setting value. Therefore, a return to a normal state can be promoted. R
When the AM 111C is initialized, the information of the probability setting value set in the game store is also lost and the initial value is set. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value unintended by the store from being set.

The control means is configured so that the probability setting value can be selected when the operation unit is operated when the power is turned on, and the information stored in the storage means is stored by the validity determination means. If it is determined that it is not valid, the notification prompting selection of the probability setting value is continued until the power is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value unintended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

In addition, the control means stops the game control and waits for 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 prompt the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value unintended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

The game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on information from the game control means, the game control means, When the validity determination means determines 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 The notification that prompts the user to select the probability setting value is performed based on the reception of. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value unintended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

In addition, when the specific information is received, the effect control means continues to notify that the probability setting value is selected until the power is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value unintended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

In addition, when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, the game is controlled in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the game lottery is assigned are set as the first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value). Setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a change button (setting value change switch 151),
A storage unit (RAM 111C) capable of holding stored contents even in a power-off state is provided. When the first operation unit and the second operation unit are not operated when the power is turned on, based on information stored and held in the storage unit When the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on and the power is turned on, it is set in a changeable state in which the probability setting value can be changed by the setting means, and only the second operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. If so, the storage means is initialized. Therefore, the change of the probability setting value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation unit more than necessary, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced, and further, a 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, an operation for selecting the probability setting value and an operation for selecting initialization can be performed using the same operation unit, and work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation unit more than necessary, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced, and further, a space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

Further, the control means includes legitimacy judging means (game control device 100) for judging whether or not the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on, and the legitimacy judging means stores it in the storage means. If it is determined that the stored information is not valid and the first operation unit has not been operated, a notification that prompts initialization of the storage means is performed. Therefore, a return to a normal state can be promoted.

The control unit is configured to change to a changeable state in which the probability setting value can be changed by the setting unit and to initialize the storage unit when the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. If the information stored in the storage means is determined not to be valid by the validity determination means and the first operation section is not operated, the first operation section is operated. This is a notification that prompts the user to turn on the power. Therefore, a return to a normal state can be promoted.

In addition, when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, the game is controlled in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a game value. A control means (game control device 100) and a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a game lottery is assigned are displayed on a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change). Necessary for control of the game by setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operation of the switch 151)) and control means including information on the probability setting values selected by the setting means Storage means capable of storing information (RAM 11
1C), and the control means initializes the storage means when the power of the gaming machine is turned on while a predetermined operation part is operated among the plurality of operation parts. . Therefore, the change of the probability setting value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation unit more than necessary, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced, and further, a space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG.
The periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is the CPU 1
It is started by inputting to 11A. 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 S1).
01). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed. Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

Next, a random number update process 1 (step S10) for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number that are the targets of the initial value random number update process.
5) Random number update processing 2 (step S106) for updating the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. Thereafter, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 3
5a, a prize opening switch / status monitoring process for monitoring whether or not a normal signal is input from the big prize opening switch 38a, and for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) (step) S107) is performed.

Next, probability setting value change processing (step S1) for performing processing related to change and confirmation of the probability setting value
08) is performed, and it is determined whether the probability set value is changed (step S109). If it is in the probability setting value change state, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set. When it is not in the probability setting value change state (step S109; N), it is determined whether or not the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S110). The probability setting value confirmation mode is a state in which the probability setting value cannot be changed but the currently set probability setting value can be confirmed.

When not in 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 progress of the game. A special figure game process (step S112) for performing a process related to the figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S113) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed. On the other hand, when the probability set value is changed (step S
109; Y) or in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110; Y), the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the above-described processing relating to the game. That is, in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode, the game cannot be progressed.

In the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the payout command transmission process (step S111), the special figure game process (step S112), and the general figure game process (step S113) are not performed. However, one or more of these may be performed. For example, the payout command may be paid out by performing the payout command transmission process (step S111). In addition, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing that is not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. For example, in the probability set value change state, the random number update process 1 (step S105) or the random number update process 2 (step S10)
6) may not be performed, and the random number may not be updated in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. Also, the type of processing that is not executed in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S114), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115) for performing a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud process for performing a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Monitoring process (step S1
16) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S117) for setting signals to be output to various external devices to the output buffer is performed, and the base value is determined from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. A state display edit output process for performing a process for calculating the value is performed (step S118), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

[Output processing]
Next, 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 that outputs the segment data of the collective display device (LED) 50 (step S141). Next, the data to be output to the output port 134 that outputs the data of the special winning opening solenoid 38b and the ordinary electric solenoid 37c is synthesized and output (step S142).

Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the collective display device (LED) 50 is updated (step S143), and the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is updated.
The output data of the digit line is acquired (step S144). In the present 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, “door / frame open” data, “security signal” data) is output to the digit / external information output port. 136
(Step S146).

Thereafter, the segment line output data 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 segment output output port 135 (step S148). As a result, the plurality of light emitting display units provided in the collective display device 50 are controlled by dynamic control.

Subsequently, various output data of external information is synthesized (step S149), and the synthesized data (
For example, data for “hit signal 1”, data for “hit signal 2”, data for “hit signal 3”, data for “hit signal 4”, data for “symbol determination frequency signal”, data for “start-up signal” , The “main prize ball signal” data) and the output data for permission to fire (step S1).
50) The synthesized data is output to the output port 137 for outputting external information / firing permission signal (step S151).

Next, off output data of probability setting value display is set as the display contents in the probability setting value display device 153 (step S152), and it is determined whether the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153). The probability set value display permission flag is a probability set value display device 15.
3 is a flag that is set when display regarding the probability setting value is permitted.

When this probability set value display permission flag is set (step S153; Y),
Load probability setting value display data from the probability setting value display data area (step S154),
The display data is output to the probability setting value display output port 134 (step S155). As a result, the probability setting value display device 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 for displaying the probability setting value (step S155). In this case, the off output data set in step S152 is set, and the probability set value display device 15 is set.
Nothing is displayed in 3.

Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (Step S156). Thereafter, the data output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S157).

Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70. (Step S158). Further, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70. (Step S159). Then, the data output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70. (Step S160).

Next, the test signal output data of the probability setting value is loaded (step S161). Here, the probability set value display data is loaded as test signal output data from the probability set value display data area. That is, for the information related to the probability setting value in the test signal to the test shooting apparatus, the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 is used as it is. As a result, the processing becomes simple, and the information on 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 or not the setting key switch is in the on state (step S162). If 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 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 board 70 that outputs a test signal to the test firing test apparatus (step S164), and the output process is terminated.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, 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 winning 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 a prize ball, and a prize for which a payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 serves as a prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize 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 winning balls (scheduled number of payouts) generated by winning a winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). The winning data corresponding to the winning ball which is the area to be used and for which the main winning ball signal generation processing is not performed is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 serves as a main winning ball signal counter capable of storing information related to 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 apparatus 200 reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). By comparing these two signals,
It is possible to monitor unauthorized payments.

Each of these winning number counter areas has a winning number counter area for each number of winning balls set for each winning opening (in this embodiment, three winning balls, ten winning balls, and 14 winning balls). Is provided, and the count number in the corresponding winning number counter area is incremented by 1 based on winning in the winning opening. That is, information on the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the winning area. The win counter area 1 is assigned a larger area than the win counter area 2 so that more win data can be stored. This is because the main award ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the transmission destination, whereas the payout command may be suspended depending on the state of the payout control device 200 that is the transmission destination. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the three winning ball counter areas of the winning number counter area 1, 10
Up to 65535 winnings can be stored in the individual winning ball counter area and the 14 winning ball counter area, respectively, and the 3 winning ball counter area, 10 winning ball counter area, and 14 winning prizes in the winning number counter area 2 can be stored. Each ball counter area is configured to store up to 255 winnings.

In the process of checking whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, “0” is displayed in the winning number counter area to be checked. Judge whether there is any count number. If 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 checked whether the counting numbers of all the winning number counter areas have been checked. Determination is made (step S183). If it is determined that all checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. on the other hand,
If it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S183; N), step S
It returns to 181 and repeats the said process. 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 areas → 10 prize ball counter areas → 14 prize ball counter areas.

If it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number in the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184).
The number of payouts corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 2 is acquired (step S18).
5). Then, the value of the winning ball remaining area and the acquired payout number are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the winning ball remaining area (step S187). As the value of the remaining prize ball area before this processing, a fraction that does not satisfy a predetermined number that is a reference for output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

Thereafter, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), and it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189). If it is not 0 or more (step S189; N), step S189
The process proceeds to 192. If it is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output count area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, every time the remaining number of prize balls reaches 10, the number of outputs of the main prize ball signal is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the award ball remaining number area (step S191), and step S18.
Return to the process of 8. As a result, the main winning ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. . By outputting the main prize ball signal, when game ball payouts such as during big hits are concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed with the payout of game balls, and the exact generated during the big hit is delayed. It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of prize balls cannot be counted.
Here, the process of steps S181 to S191 is a process of updating (increasing) the number of outputs of the main prize 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 S1).
93). If the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is terminated. 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 busy (step S194).

The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start payout control. If the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Is done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not a payout command (prize ball command) can be received. That is, the payout busy signal is a status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control.

If the payout busy signal is busy (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, instead of transmitting a payout command for each timer interruption, a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out a prize ball. In the state, the payout command is transmitted. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start payout control and does not transmit a payout command, it is possible to perform useless processing by not performing subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. To prevent and reduce the burden of control.

Conditions for the payout busy signal to be in the on state (busy state) include, for example, during a payout operation, a ball lending operation, a shot ball outage error, an overflow error, a frame radio fraud occurrence, a payout ball detection switch (paid out The number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 during an abnormal state of a switch for monitoring a ball, an underpayment error, an excessive payout error, or the number of unpaid award balls = the number of game balls remaining ), Etc. (when not = 0).

If the payout busy signal is not busy (step S194; N), it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). Winning counter area 1
In the process of checking whether or not there is a count (step S195), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, there is a count number other than “0” in the winning number counter area to be checked. Determine whether.

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

If it is determined in step S195 that there is a count number (step S195; Y), the count number in the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S198).
The payout number command corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 1 is acquired (step S199). Then, the acquired payout number 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 terminated. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and for example, 200 msec is set as an initial value.

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

As described above, the game control device 100 performs control to transmit the award ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the award is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute payout control. A ball command will be sent. As a result, data corresponding to a winning that has not yet been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and is backed up to the payout control device 200. Even if it does not have the function to do, accurate payout control can be realized.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its storage means and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, since conventional gaming machines require a function for backup,
There was a problem that led to an increase in cost. According to the present invention, accurate payout control can be realized without providing the payout control apparatus 200 with a function for backing up.

Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be grasped accurately. Also, since the prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information relating to the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. Signal information can be managed separately, and information can be managed reliably.

From the above, the game control is comprehensively performed, and the winning area provided in the gaming area 32 (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning port 35, special variable winning device 38)
Game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on winning of a game ball to the game, and a payout control means for performing game ball payout control based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means (The payout control device 200), and the game control means is based on a status signal (busy signal) output from the payout control means and indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control. Even if a state signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control means when a power failure occurs and the power supply is restored from the power failure, the control is performed to transmit the command to the payout control means. The prize ball command is paid out in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that the payout control means can be started from the payout control means for a predetermined period without transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means. Send to control means And thus it has to so that.

In addition, the game area 32 includes different prize areas with different number of prize balls (start prize opening 36, ordinary variable prize apparatus 3).
7. A plurality of general winning openings 35 and special variable winning devices 38) are provided, and the game control means (game control device 100) indicates whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls is not transmitted for each prize ball number. A prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can specify the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, and each prize ball command counter has an unsent prize ball command. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control apparatus 200), and the status signal indicates whether or not the payout control means can start payout control. This is done prior to specifying whether or not there is a prize ball command.

In addition, the game control is comprehensively performed, and a prize ball command is given based on the winning of a game ball in a predetermined winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable prize winning device 37, general prize winning mouth 35, special variable prize winning device 38). A game control means (game control apparatus 100) for transmitting the game, a payout control means (payout control apparatus 200) for performing payout control of the game ball based on a prize ball command transmitted from the game control means,
And when the status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. Prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) for sending an instruction to the payout control means, and a prize ball signal (main game) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when a game ball is awarded to a predetermined prize area External information output means (game control device 100) for outputting a prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine
And the external information output means outputs a prize ball signal regardless of whether or not the status signal output from the payout control means can start the payout control means. It becomes.

In addition, the prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) immediately receives a prize ball command even when a power failure occurs and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started when the power failure is restored. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and a prize ball command is issued in response to a state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started for a predetermined period. This means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of storing information relating to a prize ball command and a prize capable of storing information relating to a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100), and a prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) includes a predetermined winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning prize device 37, general winning prize port 35, special fluctuation). When a winning ball command is generated in units of one winning to the winning device 38) and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the payout control means (
Configured to transmit to the payout control device 200), a prize ball command counter (game control device 10)
0) is capable of storing information on the winning in units of one winning in a predetermined winning area, is updated at the time of winning a game ball in the predetermined winning area, and receives a winning ball command to the payout control means It is possible to store the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted by updating in correspondence with the transmission to the external information, and the external information output means has decided to pay out in accordance with the winning of game balls to a predetermined prize area It is configured to accumulate the number of winning balls and to output a winning ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine every time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number. The winning ball signal counter is based on one winning in a predetermined winning area. The winning information can be stored and updated when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning area, and updated in correspondence with the accumulating number of winning balls by an external information output means, so It is possible to memorize the number of prize balls that have not been played It made.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal every time the number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 sets the number of game balls to be paid out to 1.
The main prize ball signal is output every time the number becomes zero.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball number signal outputs by +1 for each of 10 payout schedules (each time a payout command is transmitted) (subroutine in the payout command transmission process).
Then, the main prize ball signal is output for the number of output times that have been updated (set).
For the main award ball signal output for each schedule, the award ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 200 every time 10 payouts are actually performed, so that the schedule and the result can be matched, It is possible to deal with illegal payments. In addition, even if a winning is made during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to the ball running out, etc. Even if the payout is made after the big hit, the Hallcon (Hall Computer) is accurate by the main winning ball signal output at the time of winning. Information can be collected (judged).

[Prize mouth switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 10 shows a winning mouth switch / status monitoring process (step S1) in the timer interrupt process.
07). In this winning a prize opening switch / state monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability set value is changed (step S299). If it is in the probability setting value change state, it can be determined because the probability setting value changing flag is set. When it is not in the probability set value change state (step S299; N), it is determined whether the probability set value confirmation mode is set (step S).
300). The probability setting value confirmation mode is a state in which the probability setting value cannot be changed but the currently set probability setting value can be confirmed.

When it is not in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S300; N), the processing after step S301 is performed as processing relating to the progress of the game. On the other hand, when the probability set value is changed (
In 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 and the probability setting value confirmation mode, the game cannot be progressed without performing the process related to winning.

In the case of the probability setting value changing state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the special variable winning device 38 is monitored for fraud and winning, the normal moving winning device 37 is fraudulent and monitored for winning, and a winning opening that can always win. Although the prize is not monitored, one or more of them may be monitored. For example, illegal monitoring of the special variable winning device 38 or the normal variable winning device 37 may be performed. In addition, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing that is 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. Also, the type of processing that is not executed 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 of the large winning opening switches 38a in the special winning opening (special variable winning apparatus 38) is prepared (step S301). An illegal & winning monitoring process (step S302) for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the winning opening and detecting a normal winning is executed.

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

Thereafter, a winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning apparatus 38) is prepared (step S303), and the big winning is achieved even though the large winning opening is not open. Monitor fraud & winnings in the mouth and detect normal winnings &
A winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

Next, a winning opening monitoring table of the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the power train is prepared (step S305), and monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the power train even though the power transmission is not open. At the same time, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S306) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table for a winning opening switch (for example, the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) that can always be won is prepared (step S30).
7) A winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed.

Next, the state scan counter for sequentially designating which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S309). In the present embodiment, the state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S310). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S311) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

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

Next, the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S312). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S313) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the gaming machine state monitoring table 2, and if the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the glass frame open detection switch 63.
Monitoring of the state based on the signal output from is set, and the value of the state scan counter is “1”
Is set to monitor the state based on the signal output from the body frame open detection switch 64. When the value of the state scan counter is “2”, state monitoring based on the fraud signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “3”, state monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is “0” (step S314). If the value of the error scan counter is not “0” (step S314; N), the winning prize switch / state monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no state monitoring target in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 referred to next. If the value of the error scan counter is “0” (step S314; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315).
), A gaming machine state check process for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred (step S)
316).

In the case of this embodiment, 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”, the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like A state monitoring based on two signals is set. The gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is not defined when the state scan counter is “1” to “3”.

Thereafter, a payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking a payout busy signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can start payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is ended. Note that the processing from step S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is “0”, so that it is executed at a rate of once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interruption is performed every 4 milliseconds, the processing from step S315 to S317 is performed every 16 milliseconds.

[Probability setting value change processing]
FIG. 11 shows the probability setting value change 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 is changed (step S401). If the probability setting value is not changed (step S401; N), the probability setting value can be confirmed. The probability setting value confirmation process is performed (step S422), and the probability setting value change process is terminated.

If the probability set value change state is set (step S401; Y), if the probability set value turn-off timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S402), and it is determined whether the probability set value turn-off timer is 0. . When the probability set value turn-off timer is 0 (step S403; Y), the probability set value display permission flag is set (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S405.
In this case, the probability setting value information is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 by the above-described output processing (see FIG. 8). If the probability set value turn-off timer is not 0 (step S403;
N) 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 output process described above.

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 confirmation operation described later, and in this case, the probability setting value changed flag is set. If the probability set value has been changed (step S405; Y), the process proceeds to step S416. If the probability set value has not been changed (step S405; N), it is determined whether there is an input from the set value change switch (step S406).

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

If there is an input from the set value change switch (step S406; Y), the value in the work probability set value area is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 5. The values 0 to 5 in the work probability setting value area correspond to the settings 1 to 6, respectively. Each time the setting value change button is pressed, the value in the work probability setting value area is updated by +1. The probability setting values to be selected change sequentially. When the value of the work probability setting value area is updated by 1 while the value is 5, the value returns to 0. At this stage, only the value of the work probability setting value area is changed, and the value of the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value used for the game is not changed. The probability setting value selected based on the confirming operation described later is saved in the probability setting value area. In addition, although the number of probability setting values is six here, other numbers may be used.

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). Thereby, the data displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 becomes information on the newly selected probability setting value. Then, an initial value (for example, 100 ms) is saved in the probability setting value extinction timer region (step S409), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S410). As a result, as a specific display for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) from the operation of the set value change button, the probability set value display device 153 is turned off and a blank display is displayed in which nothing is displayed. Will be displayed. By doing in this way, it can be made easy to understand that the display has been updated.

Here, a blank display for displaying nothing is set as the specific display, but a display other than this may be used. For example, when the number of 1 to 6 is used to display the probability setting value,
A display other than this number may be used as the specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display that is not used as the display of the probability setting value. In addition, when the display of the probability setting value is displayed in a continuous lighting state, the display of the updated probability setting value may be blinked as the specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display mode different from the display mode after the specific display. Examples of the display mode used as the specific display include a display mode that blinks, a display mode in which the cycle of flashing is different from that in the case of non-specific display, a display mode in which the display color is different from that in the case of non-specific display, and the like. .

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

Next, it is determined whether or not 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 contact of the human body with the operation handle 24, and outputs a signal when there is contact. If there is no input from the touch switch (step S411; N), the probability setting value changing process is terminated. If there is an input from the touch switch (step S411; Y), the value in the work probability setting value area is loaded and saved in the probability setting value area (step S412). This
The selected probability setting value is set as the probability setting value used for the game. That is, touching the operation handle 24 is a confirmation operation for confirming the selected probability setting value. Of course, operations other than this operation may be determined operations, and an operation unit for determining operations 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, a probability set value changed flag is set (step S415), a probability set value change command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S416), and the probability set value change process is terminated. . In the production control device 300, the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90 are received based on the reception of the probability setting value change command.
Is notified that the probability setting value has been changed by the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board effect device 44, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like.

On the other hand, if the probability set 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 off (
Step S416; N), that is, if the setting key of the setting key operation unit is at the second position, the probability setting value changing process is terminated. If the setting key switch is OFF (step S416; Y), that is, if the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not in the second position, the RAM
Clear start address 3 is set (step S417), the RAM area to be cleared 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 S418).
Step S419).

As a result, the game control RAM area (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. A timer for outputting a security signal is also set. That is, the probability setting value area, the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, and the state display area are not initialized. However, the initial value random number region and the variation pattern random number region may be cleared. In addition, the area related to the change work is cleared, such as the probability setting value information selected in the probability setting value change state and the work probability setting value area that temporarily stores various flags among the probability setting value areas. The Therefore, since the probability set value display permission flag is cleared, the display on the probability set value display device 153 ends. Further, 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 a probability setting change end command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) ( Step S421) and the process proceeds to Step S48 of the main process shown in FIG. In the production control device 300, based on receiving the command for changing the probability setting value,
Display on display device 41 and sub information display device 90, LED on frame decoration device 18 and panel decoration device 46
The notification that the change of the probability setting value has been completed is performed by the light emission, the operation of the board effect device 44, the sound output from 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, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of a selected probability setting value, probability setting A plurality of commands such as a command for ending the change (a command for displaying a customer waiting demonstration screen and a notification of RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. The probability setting change end command may be a RAM initialization command. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting probability setting value information, which is information on the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, an effect according to the probability setting value is performed, or a game effect is generated according to the probability setting value. An effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value such as different selection probabilities can be executed.

From the above, in a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the game result is a special result, A plurality of types of probability setting values are assigned to the probability setting values to which the probability values used for the lottery are assigned 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)). Setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from, and the setting means includes a display unit (probability setting value display device 153) that displays information of the selected probability setting value, based on the operation of the operation unit When updating the display on the display unit in accordance with the selection operation of the probability setting value, the specific display is performed over a certain period from the update. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the display has been updated, and the selected probability setting value can be clearly grasped.

Further, the setting means displays a display that is not used as the display of the probability setting value information as the specific display. Therefore, it is possible to easily 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 lapse of the certain period as the specific display. Therefore, it is possible to easily 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 a 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 effect (step S431). The probability setting value confirmation mode is a state in which the probability setting value cannot be changed but the currently set probability setting value can be confirmed. In the case of this probability setting value confirmation mode, it can be determined because the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is set.

When it is not the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S431; N), the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S432). Accordingly, a state in which nothing is displayed is set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153. Thereafter, it is determined whether a game is in progress (step S
433).

“Playing” means a case in which a special figure variation display game is being executed, a normal figure variation display game is being executed, a special game state, or a normal figure hit state. That is, this is a case where the game state is a prohibited state in which starting the probability setting value confirmation mode is prohibited. When the game is in progress (step S433; Y), the probability setting value confirmation process is terminated. That is, when the game is in progress, the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. In this case, information indicating that it is not possible to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode because the game is being played may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 to notify that effect.

The conditions for determining that a game is in progress (prohibited state) are not limited to those described above. One or a plurality of states selected from among the execution of the special map change display game, the execution of the normal map change display game, the special game state, and the hit state of the normal figure may be used as a condition. The game may be in the game when it corresponds to either the execution of the variable display game or the special game state. Further, conditions other than those described 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 is not shifted to the probability setting value confirmation mode.

In addition, it is assumed that the game ball is being played for a predetermined period after the game is detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls that have been launched into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the mode is not shifted to the probability setting value confirmation mode. good. Further, it may be assumed that the game is being played while the front frame 12 is closed, and the mode is not shifted to the probability setting value confirmation mode. In addition, during the power saving mode in which a transition is made after a certain period of time has elapsed without a game being played, the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode may be avoided. This power saving mode is canceled when the front frame 12 is opened. 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 an on state, that is, whether the operation unit is operated to be in a predetermined state (step S).
434). If the setting key switch is not in the on state (step S434; N), the probability setting value confirmation process is terminated. If the setting key switch is on (step S4)
34; Y) sets a probability setting value confirmation mode flag (step S435), and sets a probability setting value display permission flag (step S436). Thereby, the probability setting value confirmation mode is started, and information on 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),
The command for confirming the probability set value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S438), and the probability set value confirmation process is terminated. When the probability set value confirmation mode is started, a security signal is output as external information for a predetermined period. In addition, the production control device 300 receives the command during confirmation of the probability setting value, displays the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, emits the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and produces the board effect. The fact that the probability setting value is being confirmed is notified by the operation of the device 44, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like.

On the other hand, when it is in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S431; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S439). When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S439; Y), the probability setting value confirmation process ends. in this case,
Probability setting value confirmation mode continues.

If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S439; N), the probability setting value confirmation mode 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 is set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153. Then, a command for confirming the probability set value confirmation is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S442).
Then, the probability setting value confirmation process is terminated. The effect control device 300 ends the notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed based on the reception of the probability setting value confirmation end command.

That is, the probability set value confirmation mode is started by turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position while the power is turned on, and is ended by returning from the second position. When the power is turned on while the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position, the probability setting value changing state is entered.

As described above, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress by preventing the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode even if the setting key switch is turned on when the game is in progress. The fairness of the game can be ensured. In addition, even if the setting key switch is turned on while playing, the setting key switch is not shifted to the probability setting value confirmation mode. However, the setting key switch is turned on during the game and the game is not playing When it becomes, it shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode from that time. By doing so, the probability setting value can be automatically confirmed when the game is not progressed, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

In addition, the condition for preventing the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode is set to be in the game, but the present invention is not limited to this. What is necessary is just to select whether to do. For example, in the case of a high probability state, the mode may not be shifted to the probability setting value confirmation mode. Further, as described later, when a predetermined abnormality has occurred, it may be possible not to enter the probability setting value confirmation mode.

From the above, in a gaming machine that can generate a special game state that gives a player a game value when a game is executed based on the establishment of the start condition and the game result is a special result, Control means (game control device 100) for performing control, and a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a game lottery is assigned, an operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152),
Setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a setting value change button (setting value change switch 151). The setting means is operated in advance by operating the operation unit. It is possible to make a confirmation state in which the probability setting value can be confirmed based on the state, and the state of the game controlled by the control means is a prohibited state in which starting the confirmation state is prohibited. In such a case, even if the operation unit is in a predetermined state, the confirmation state is not set. 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 inconvenience due to the probability setting value being indicated can be prevented.

The prohibited state is a state in which the game is being executed. 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.

The prohibited state is a state in which a special game 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.

Also, a normally variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and an open state in which a game ball can be easily won, and that can generate a game execution right by winning, and establishment of a predetermined condition Based on the game, a normal game (normal map fluctuation display game) is executed, and when the result of the general game is a specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted into an open state (normal map per game state). A normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) that can be generated, and the prohibition state is a state in which a normal game is being executed or in a 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 addition, the setting means is configured such that when the operation unit is in a predetermined state when the state of the game controlled by the control means is in a prohibited state, and the prohibited state ends with the predetermined state, It will be in the confirmation state based on the end. Therefore, since the probability setting value can be automatically confirmed when the game does not progress, the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S112) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the special game process, the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 3
Monitoring of the input of 7a, control of the whole process relating to the special figure variation display game, and setting of the special figure display are performed.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting port switch monitoring process, the normal variable winning device 3 that forms the starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port.
If there is a winning game ball in 7, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and the game result in advance is determined before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the winning. Make a decision.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at one start opening (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first starting port (step A103)
N), the process proceeds to step A109, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first start port (step A).
103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (medium power support is in progress) (step A).
104).

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

Next, a winning start monitoring table is prepared for the second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A1).
09), a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning at the second starting port (step A111).
When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the second starting port (step A111)
; N) terminates the start port switch monitoring process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the second start port (step A
111; Y), an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is in operation, that is,
When it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is open (step A112), it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y). Then, the process proceeds to step A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. Meanwhile, step A
If it is determined at 112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A113).

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

If it is determined in step A113 that there is no unauthorized power transmission (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), Perform the start port switch common processing (step A115),
The start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A113 that the power transmission fraud has occurred (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, a hard random number acquisition process (step A102 in the above-described start-port switch monitoring process)
, A110) will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hard random number acquisition process,
First, of the first start port (start winning port 36) and the second start port (normally variable winning device 37),
No winning information is set for the start port to be monitored (step A121), and the start port 1 switch 3 is set.
6a and start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether there is latch data 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 has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process is terminated. If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the big hit random number extracted in the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A125).
). Then, among the first start port (start winning port 36) and the second start port (ordinary variation winning device 37), information on winning with the start port to be monitored is set (step A126), and hard random number acquisition processing is performed. finish.

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

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, the start port 1 switch 36 is used.
a and the start port 2 switch 37a are loaded with a start port signal output count, which is the number of times information relating to the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch is output to the management device external to the gaming machine 10 (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the number of outputs overflows (step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

Next, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit (step A135). When the number of special figure hold to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N
) Terminates the special figure start port switch common process.

If the number of special figure hold to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), update the number of special figure hold to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold) by +1 ( Step A13
6) Save the target start opening winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure holds is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM big hit random number. Save in the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is won (step A14).
2).
When it is determined in step A142 that the winning is not for the first starting port (step A142)
N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A142 that the winning is to the first start port (step A).
142; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (step A143), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A144).

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

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and starts as the right to execute the variable display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit is stored. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses, as a first start storage, various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. The various random numbers that are stored and extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37),
The predetermined number is stored as the second start memory with an upper limit.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the special figure hold information determination process (step A14) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process
Details of 6) will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the start opening prize flag saved in step A137 of the special figure start opening switch common process is checked to determine whether the winning is the first start opening (start winning opening 36). (Step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not for the first starting port (step A151)
N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A
151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing time is short (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is short (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing time is not short (step A152;
In N), it is determined whether a big hit or a small hit is being made (step A153).
In step A153, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is being made (step A1
53; Y) ends the special figure hold information determination process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that no big hit or small hit is being made (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit depending on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value. A big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. If the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start opening switch is set (step A156), and in the special figure start opening switch common processing at step A140. Stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot 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 or not the first start opening (start winning opening 36) is a win (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the winning is not for the first starting port (step A158)
; N), the stop symbol information of the out-of-step is set (step A163), and step A164 is set.
Move on to processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A).
In 158; Y), a small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the outage is set (step A
163), the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common processing is set. Stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A1
62), the process proceeds to step A164.

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

After that, a pre-reading variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number representing the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

The big hit determination process in step A157 and the small hit determination process in step A159 are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process. That is, the determination according to the set probability setting value is performed. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

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

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

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is “0” (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is “0” (step A305). And the special figure 1 holding number is “0” (step A3
05; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step A309).
If the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A309; N), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A311), and an effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, “0” related to the special figure routine process is set as the process number (step A313), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A314). Then, the variation symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316).
), Special figure routine processing ends. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started, but the start condition is not satisfied, the waiting control demo command for waiting information is provided to the effect control device 300.
Will be sent to.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started in step A309 (step A309;
In Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes in steps A310 to A312.

In step A301, if the special figure 2 holding number is not "0" (step A301;
N) prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step A302).
). Next, effect command setting processing (step A303) is performed, and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (
Step A304) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.
In step A305, if the special figure 1 holding number is not "0" (step A305;
N) prepares a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number (step A306).
). Next, effect command setting processing (step A307) is performed, and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (
Step A308) is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

In this way, by checking the special figure 2 hold number before the special figure 1 hold number check, if the special figure 2 hold number is not “0”, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 19A, first, a special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321).
Mismatch information or jackpot information is set in the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variable display game is a big hit, and whether or not the first special figure variable display game is a big hit is determined. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the shift information and the small hit information is performed on the small hit flag to be performed.

Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information)
323), a special figure information setting process (step A324) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and various kinds of variable patterns related to setting of the first special figure fluctuation display game are set. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to information is set, is prepared (step A325). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information of variation start of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, “1” related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328).
Then, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal related to the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuation signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). Thereafter, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the blinking control timer (the special figure 1 display 5 is displayed in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area.
The initial value (here, 100 ms) of the 1 blinking timer is set (step A33).
3). Next, the initial value (in this case, “0”) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A304) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This is for memory.

As shown in FIG. 19B, first, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341).
A jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting the shift information or jackpot information to the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot.

Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A) related to the setting of the special symbol 2 stop symbol (symbol information)
343), a special figure information setting process (step A344) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and various kinds of variable pattern settings for the second special figure fluctuation display game are set. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to information is set, is prepared (step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, “1” related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348).
Then, 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 in the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). Thereafter, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the blinking control timer (the special figure 2 indicator 5 is displayed in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area).
2 is set to an initial value (here, 100 ms) (step A35).
3). Next, the initial value (in this case, “0”) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

In addition, when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process described above, information on the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value, or varying the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[Big hit judgment processing]
Next, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322 in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process)
) And the jackpot determination process performed in the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot 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 defines an upper limit determination value in a high probability state and an upper limit determination value in a low probability state (normal probability state), respectively. Here, a corresponding table is set according to the currently set probability setting value. The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value It is determined that it is a big hit. By setting the upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value, the jackpot determination is performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability setting value.

Next, a lower limit determination value for the big hit determination value is set (step A382), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A383). Here, the lower limit judgment value is the same value regardless of the probability setting value and the probability state (high probability state or normal probability state)
The lower limit judgment value may be varied depending on the probability setting value and the probability state. In this case, like the upper limit determination value, the lower limit determination value table in which the lower limit determination value is defined for each probability setting value is selected according to the probability setting value, and the lower limit determination value to be used is selected according to the probability state. And set it. Of course, the upper limit determination value table and the lower limit determination value table may be combined into a determination value table.

If the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A383; Y), the deviation is set as the determination result (step A389), and the big hit determination process is terminated. Note that the loss in step A389 means that it is not a big hit, and there is a possibility that it will be determined as a big hit in the subsequent small hit determination process. When the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A3
83; N) determines whether or not it is in a high probability state (step A384). And when it is a high probability state (step A384; Y), the upper limit judgment value in a high probability is acquired (step A).
385), it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A38).
7). If not in the high probability state (step A384; N), an upper limit determination value with a low probability is set (step A386), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387). . The upper limit determination value acquired here is acquired with reference to the upper limit determination value table set in step A381 described above.

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387; Y), the deviation is set as the determination result (step A358), and the big hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387; N), that is, if it is a big hit, the big hit is set as the determination result (step A389), and the big hit determination process ends.

[Small hit judgment processing]
Next, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322 in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process)
The details of the small hit determination process performed in the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described.

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A402).
). Here, the value of the small hit lower limit determination value is the same even if the probability setting values are different. When the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A402; Y), the judgment result is set to be off (step A404), and the big hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A402; N), it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403).

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A404), and the small hit determination process is terminated. Also, if the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403; N), that is, if it is a small hit, the small hit is set as the determination result (step A405), and the small hit determination processing is terminated. To do.

As with the big hit determination, a small hit upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value may be set first, and the small hit upper limit determination value may be acquired from the set upper limit determination 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 the determination value table provided for each probability setting value. Furthermore, although the value of the small hit lower limit judgment value is the same even with different probability setting values, the small hit lower limit judgment value may be different depending on the probability setting value. In this case, depending on the probability setting value, To select the lower limit judgment value.

Also, a process of setting an upper limit setting table corresponding to the probability setting value (step A381)
In the process of setting the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability setting value (step A401), if the value indicating the referenced probability setting value is an abnormal value such as not corresponding to any probability setting value, The setting may be performed assuming that it is a predetermined probability setting value (for example, setting 1), or the game may be stopped and an error notification may be issued if an abnormality occurs. In addition, the probability setting value is referenced for each jackpot determination and each jackpot determination, but when the probability setting value is set in the probability setting value change state, the upper limit setting table corresponding to the set probability setting value Alternatively, a process for setting an upper limit determination value for a small hit may be performed, and this may be referred to only when determining a big hit or a small hit.

[Special figure changing process]
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 symbol variation processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the variation symbol discrimination flag (special symbol 1 variation flag or special symbol 2 variation flag) is prepared (step A).
601), an effect command setting process is performed (step A602). In other words, the symbol stop command that constitutes stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special-figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In the production control device 300,
With the reception of the symbol stop command, the variation display of the special symbol variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is stopped and the result is stopped and displayed.

Thereafter, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 msec regardless of whether the stop symbol pattern is a disjoint symbol pattern, a big hit symbol pattern, or a small symbol symbol pattern. . That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, the process number “2” related to the special figure display process is set as the process number (step A6).
05), the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A606).

Next, a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 1 (for example, special signal 1 changing signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (Step A607), and a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 2 (for example, special design) (2 change signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A608), and the control timer is initially set in the symbol fixed number signal control timer area related to the number of executions of the special figure variable display game for output to the external information terminal. A value (for example, 256 milliseconds) is saved (step A609). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game in the special figure 1 display 51, a stop flag related to the variable stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A610). ) As the information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A611), the special figure changing process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 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 A701), and the RWM Processing for clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 set process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded. (Step A703), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705), and it is a big hit (step A70).
5; Y), the test signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device active signal ON,
The signal per special symbol 2 is turned ON) in the RWM test signal output data area (step A708), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

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

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

Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the RWM decoration special figure command area, prepared (step A712), and an effect command setting process (step A71).
3) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process
A fanfare command corresponding to is prepared (step A716), and an effect command setting process (step A717) is performed. This fanfare command serves as special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the special game state starts.

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

After that, the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 470) corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the state of the probability of the winning result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game.
0 ms, 7700 ms, or 300 ms) is set (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A720).
Then, the special game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the short time state of the special figure when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

Then, the large winning mouth illegal prize number area of the big winning mouth (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared (Step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared. The fraud monitoring non-period monitoring period flag is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A72).
3). After that, fanfare / to move to processing during the fanfare / interval
Interval process transition setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In other words, the special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variable winning device 38 to the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game. Special gaming state generating means for generating a state is provided.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit in step A706 (step A706)
N) determines whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A72)
5; Y) includes a high probability variation number update process for updating the value (high probability variation number) of the high probability variation number region for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state (step A
726), production mode information check processing relating to the production mode setting (step A727)
To determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A).
728).

When it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A728; N
) Loads the special decoration command from the special decoration command area and prepares it (step A).
729), an effect command setting process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hitting fanfare command is prepared (step A731), and an effect command setting process (step A73).
2) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also serves as special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the special game state starts.

Further, when it is determined in step A728 that the special figure has a high probability (step A72).
8; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment
At 0, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit, but in order to prevent the player from being aware of the occurrence of the small hit, 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 saving area (step A733). Next, “7” relating to the small hit fanfare process is set as the process number (step A734), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A735).

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (large hit + small hit is output) )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A).
737), a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol small hit signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the winning prize mouth illegal winning number area is cleared (step A739), and the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag area is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (the firing position designation signal 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first gaming state display unit 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the number of high probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a high probability state. High probability variation count update processing (step A743) for updating the value of region (high probability variation count), production mode information check processing (step A7) regarding the production mode setting
44) to set the remaining number of rotations for switching preparation corresponding to the production mode number (step A7).
45) It is determined whether the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A7).
46). The remaining number of rotations for preparation for switching may be a different value (number of rotations) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or the same value in any effect mode of the plurality of effect modes. (Number of rotations) may be used, or the same value (number of rotations) may be used in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.
If it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speed for production and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation do not match (step A746; N), “0” related to the special figure routine process is set as the process number (step A749). ), The process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A750), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752).
), The special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A746 that the remaining effect rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A746; Y), an effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A748), the process proceeds to step A749. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading production from being performed several rotations before the production mode is switched, and the production mode switching preparation command is transmitted to the production control device 300, thereby producing the production across modes. It is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S113) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the ordinary game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a and the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the usual game process timer has become “0” (step B4).

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

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

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

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

Then, after preparing a general pattern fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process (step B14) related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display 53 B15) is performed and the usual game process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step B4, the value of the usual game process timer is not “0” (step B4;
N), that is, if it is determined that the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step B8) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the usual-day routine process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of pending drawings is “0” (step B301). )
Sets “0” for the usual game process as the process number (step B322), and saves the process number in the usual game process number area (step B323). Thereafter, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the normal processing is terminated.

If the number of reserved symbols is not “0” (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for hold number 1) and hit symbol random number storage area (for hold number 1), The loaded area, that is, the winning random number storage area (for holding number 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the probability that a hit result is obtained in the usual figure variable display game It is determined whether the normal probability is higher than the normal probability (that is, the normal probability is low), that is, whether it is in the short time state (step B303).

If the ordinary figure is not in high probability (step B303; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of ordinary figure low probability is set (step B304). If the ordinary figure is in high probability (step B)
303; Y) sets a lower limit determination value (high probability lower limit determination value) at the time of normal high probability (step B305).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B306). It is determined whether it is less than the lower limit determination value set in (Step B)
307).

When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B3)
07; Y) saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (step B308), sets the deviation stop symbol number (step B309), and saves the deviation symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310). The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less 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 B).
311), a hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit symbol random number loaded in step B302 is set (step B312), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313). ), The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).

In the case of this embodiment, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure low probability is 0/251, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure high probability is 250/251, the upper limit determination value is “251”, and the low probability lower limit determination value is “251”, and the high probability lower limit determination value is “1”. Therefore, at the time of normal low probability, the hit random numbers are all in the case of “0” to “250”. Further, when the normal probability is high, the hit random number value is “1” to “250”, and the hit random number value is “0”.
In the case of this embodiment, there are two types of winning symbols.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol 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), and the free area after the shift is set to 0.
Clear (step B317), and update the number of pending orders -1 (step B318). That is, in accordance with the execution of the usual map change display game relating to the oldest number of reserved maps 1, the process of moving up the ranking of the number of reserved maps 2 to 4 that has been held after the number of held maps 1 by 1 I do. As a result of this processing, the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area from 2 to 4 is shifted from the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area to 1 for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area. Will be.
Then, the value for the usual figure reservation number 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the usual figure reservation number is decremented by one.

Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is set, and saved in the usual game process timer area (step B3).
20). Then, a process for setting a transition to a normal map change process (step B321) for shifting to a process for a normal map change is performed, and the normal chart normal process is terminated. In other words, the game execution means for the game control device 100 to execute the universal map change display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball at the normal chart start gate 34 (inflow region) (based on the general chart start memory). Make.
In the case of the present embodiment, in Step B320, as the variation time, 500 msec is set with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec is set with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec is set with a probability of 16/256. .

[Processing during normal map changes]
Next, the details of the process of changing the normal map (step B9) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the process of changing the normal map, first, the process number is set to “2” for the process of displaying the normal map (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal time display time (for example, 600 milliseconds), which is the display time of the result of the normal time variable display game on the normal time display 53, is saved in the normal time game processing timer area (step B403). Save the signal (for example, the normal signal 1 fluctuation signal is OFF) in the test signal output data area (step B404),
A stop flag indicating that the normal fluctuation display game is stopped is saved in the normal fluctuation control flag area (step B405), and the normal fluctuation processing is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (step B10) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the processing for displaying a normal map, first, a hit flag (hit information or loss information) set in the normal processing is loaded (step B501), and the RWM hit flag area is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

If the winning flag is not winning information (step B503; N), the processing number is set to "0" for the normal processing (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal game processing number area (step B515). B516). Thereafter, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal diagram display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol information (for example, “0”). "Or" 5 ") is acquired and saved in the control pointer area during the normal map (step B505). Next, the value of the hit end pointer corresponding to the usual figure stop symbol information (
For example, “4” or “7”) is acquired, and saved in the end pointer area per common map (step B506). Next, the open time corresponding to the stoppage symbol information (eg 1700m)
Second or 2600 milliseconds) is acquired and saved in the usual game process timer area (step B5).
07).

Next, “3” is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing per step (step B
508), the processing number is saved in the usual game processing number area (step B509).
After that, a test signal for a signal related to the start of the normal figure display game (for example, the normal signal per normal symbol is ON) and a signal related to the start of the normal electric operation (for example, the normal electric actor 1 operating signal is ON) The data is saved in the output data area (step B510), and the on-data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area in order to output a signal for driving (turning on) the general electric solenoid (step B511).

Further, the information on the normal power count number area for storing the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 during the normal power fraud monitoring period is stored. The information on the illegal winning number area is cleared (step B513). Then, a flag that defines the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 (the fraud monitoring out-of-flight monitoring period flag) is saved in the normal power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the processing for displaying the normal diagram is terminated.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step B11) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the process for the normal map, first, the control pointer for the normal map is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded control pointer for the normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer is not greater than or equal to the upper limit value during normal maps (step B602; N
) Updates the normal control pointer for the normal map by +1 (step B603), and performs branch processing according to the value of the control pointer for the normal map (the value before the +1 update in step B603) (step B604).
Further, when the value of the control pointer during the normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step B602; Y)
Does not perform the process of updating the normal process control pointer area per normal map by +1 in step B603, but performs a branch process according to the value of the normal control pointer per normal map (step B604).

If the value of the control pointer is “0”, “2”, or “5”, the process proceeds to step B605 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. 37 is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B605), and the off-data is saved in the general solenoid output data area (step B606) to turn off the general solenoid 37c. The process is terminated per figure.

On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B607 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37. The normal power release time that is the open time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B607), and the ON data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area (step B608) to turn on the general power solenoid 37c. The process is completed during the normal drawing.

On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “6”, the process proceeds to step B609 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled.
Is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B60).
9) In order to turn on the general electric solenoid 37c, the ON data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B610), and the normal processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “4” or “7”, the process proceeds to step B611, where the open control of the normal variation winning device 37 is terminated and the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Is set to “4” (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the ordinary game processing number area (step B612), and the ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing time is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step B613). Thereafter, in order to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c, the off-data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B614), and the normal processing during normal drawing is terminated.

Here, in this embodiment, for example, 300 m is used as the wait time in step B605.
Second, 1700 msec as the normal power release time at step B607, 2600 msec as the normal power release time at step B609, and 6 as the normal power remaining ball processing time at step B613
Save 00ms.
Further, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 1”, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B506, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 milliseconds” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 msec”, so that the power transmission is released for 1700 msec. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “1” during the normal map, so that the ordinary power is released for 1700 msec.
Since the control pointer is updated to “3”, the normal transmission is released for 1700 milliseconds, and then the control pointer is set to “4”. Is set to 600 msec., The electric power remaining ball processing time of 600 ms is set.

Also, if the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 2”, “5” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B506, “7” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal map display process, “2600 milliseconds” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “2600 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 2600 milliseconds, and then the control pointer is “5” during the normal map, so the wait time is 300 milliseconds. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “6” during the normal map, so that the electric power is released for 2600 msec, and then the control pointer is updated to “7” during the normal map for 600 msec. The ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set. In other words, the game control means 100 executes the ordinary game (ordinary variable display game) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the ordinary game becomes a specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened. It is a normal variation winning device control means capable of generating a winning state (a state per ordinary figure) for conversion.

[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, a payout command transmission process (step S111)
, Winning port switch / status monitoring process (step S107), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S)
115), on the basis of the monitoring result in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S116), information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device is created and set in the output buffer. Perform processing.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the external information editing process, first, when a glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N), and when a main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N). The off data of the door / frame opening 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 a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y), or
If a body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S805), and the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is stored. The test signal output data area is saved (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

If the security signal control timer that counts a predetermined time (for example, 256 milliseconds) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is updated to −1 ( Step S807). Note that the initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the main process is started by clearing the RAM, 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).
When the value of the security signal control timer is not “0” (step S808; N), that is, when the time is not up, the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area (step S809), and step S810. Move on to processing. Also,
When the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S808; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, the process proceeds to the process of step S810 without performing the process of step S809. .

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), the panel radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), or the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S81).
2; Y), when the power transmission fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), or when the special prize opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), the on-data of the security signal is output as external information. Save in the data area (step S817), save the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal in the test signal output data area (step S818), and step S819
Move on to processing. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

On the other hand, neither the magnet fraud occurs (step S810; N), the board radio wave fraud does not occur (step S811; N), and the frame radio wave fraud does not occur (step S812; N).
If the power transmission fraud is not occurring (step S813; N) and the big prize opening fraud is not occurring (step S814; N), it is determined whether a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
If a 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 no switch abnormality is 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, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S819) for setting information on the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed (step S819), and a start opening signal editing process (step S820) for editing a winning signal at the start opening.
)I do.
Next, if the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the number of executions of the special-figure display game is not "0", -1 is updated (step S821). Note that 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).

When the value of the symbol determination count control timer is “0” (step S822; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area. In step S823, the external information editing process ends.
On the other hand, if the value of the symbol determination count control timer is not “0” (step S822; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the on-data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S824), the external information editing process is terminated.

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

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C
5) A random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

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

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

Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) for editing settings and control of the rendering command. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. 1/3
If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 0 second (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is a frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to make a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second), V blank interruption (1/6
If 0 second) is entered twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, the sound control process (step C17) for controlling the sound output from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b), the control of the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the sub information display device 90, etc. The decoration control process (step C18) to be performed, the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and W
The process returns to the process of clearing DT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 33 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (
Step C201), it is determined whether the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202).
. If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204).
), The command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed (step C206).
Thus, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer,
The contents of the received command buffer are copied to a command area (analysis RAM area), and command analysis is performed in the command area. Thereby, the command (data) is prepared in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
You can move to make room. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 34 shows a received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When it is determined that CT is in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
Next, it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C23).
4).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 or step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C2
34; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (
In step C234; Y), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The fluctuation command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235).
; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

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

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

Also, if it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of symbolic commands (
In step C239; N), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of a single command such as a pending number command or an error command (step C241). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C24)
1; Y), the single command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of the single-shot command (
In step C241; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C243). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetched symbol system command (step C243; Y), the prefetched symbol system command processing (step C2)
44) to finish the received command analysis process.

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

Note that the prefetch variation command and the prefetch symbol system command are commands including information necessary to execute the prefetch effect. Pre-reading effect (also referred to as pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory (pending) in which the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed is subsequently executed In order to notify the player in advance (or what variation pattern is to be obtained) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a different manner from the normal mode, or the display device 41 For example, an effect display is performed. The prefetch command (prefetch variation command and prefetch symbol command) is a command for informing a change pattern and a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory to be prefetched in advance, and from the game control device 100 at the start winning prize It is transmitted to the production control device 300. Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display.

In addition, for commands related to power-on and commands related to probability setting values, corresponding processing is performed by single-shot command processing. Commands related to power-on include a command at the time of power failure recovery and a command at RAM initialization. The commands related to the probability setting value include commands for changing the probability setting, changing the probability setting value, ending the probability setting change, checking the probability setting value, and ending the probability setting value check.

[Pre-reading design command processing]
FIG. 35 shows the prefetched symbol system command process (step C244) in the received command analysis process described above. In this pre-read symbol command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301). If the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received prefetched symbol-related command relates to special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. 1 is saved in the prefetch symbol command area (step C302), a prefetch variation command reception waiting flag is set (step C304), and the prefetch symbol command processing is terminated.

Further, when the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is,
If the received prefetch symbol command is related to special figure 2 hold, the command is saved in the special figure 2 prefetch symbol command area corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step C303), and a prefetch fluctuation command reception waiting flag is set. After setting (step C304), the pre-read symbol system command processing is terminated. The reason why the prefetch variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 is that the prefetch symbol command and the prefetch variation command (prefetch variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Read-ahead variation command processing]
FIG. 36 shows the look-ahead variation command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetch fluctuation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the prefetch fluctuation command reception is awaited (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch fluctuation command reception wait flag set in the above-mentioned prefetch symbol system command processing, it is determined that reception is awaiting. When not waiting to receive the prefetch fluctuation command (step C311)
N) terminates the prefetch fluctuation command processing. On the other hand, when the prefetch fluctuation command reception wait is in progress (step C311; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

Thereafter, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the prefetch fluctuation command (prefetch fluctuation pattern command) received from the game control apparatus 100 so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control apparatus 300 is performed. First, a process (step C313) for setting a prefetch variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of retained symbols in the latest pending information is performed (step C313), and information on the special type of start memory corresponding to the prefetch variation command received this time A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set in accordance with the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

Next, referring to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-in-prefetch variation command MODE corresponding to the prefetch variation command MODE is acquired (step C314). further,
A prefetch variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the sub-in-prefetch conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the prefetch variation command is acquired (step C316).

The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuation, but since the contents and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE vary depending on the number of holds at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of prior judgment and the start of the special figure fluctuation display game The determination result may differ depending on the determination of time. Therefore, in order to enable easy and reliable processing of the pre-reading notice effect without being influenced by the number of holds at the time of determination, MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of determination It can be handled in common regardless of the number of holds. For example, there is a possibility of a short first fluctuation time depending on the hold situation without reach and a short first fluctuation time depending on the hold situation. It is converted into MODE divided according to matters to be considered in the setting of the prefetching notice effect, so that the process of the prefetching notice effect can be performed easily and reliably.

In addition, the ACT includes information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence / absence of reach and the type of reach.
The content of the latter-half fluctuation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holds at the time of determination. However, for example, even in normal reach, the final stop symbol is set to be a stop that stops one frame before the reach symbol, a stop that stops one frame ahead, and a hit case.
Even in the same type of reach, there are various modes, and ACTs corresponding to the respective modes are set, so that the range of values is wide. For this reason, the number of ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system is converted to the same ACT, thereby reducing the number and reducing the processing load such as the check in the pre-reading notice effect processing.

Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C31).
7). If MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C317; N),
Since the command value is abnormal, the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, the converted MO
If DE and ACT are both non-zero (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the latest hold information and the number of holds (step C318).
), Prefetch command consistency check processing (step C319) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal or not is performed.

If the command combination is not normal (step C320; N) as a result of the prefetch command matching check process (step C319), the prefetch variation command process is terminated. 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 notice effect is performed to determine whether a prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322).

When no pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C322; N), the pre-reading variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when a pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C322; Y
) Determines whether the pre-reading notice effect (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-read lottery process (step C321)) is an effect that starts immediately (step C3).
23). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. An effect that does not start immediately is a pre-reading notice effect that is performed during the execution of a special figure fluctuation display game, which produces a specific effect or reach state continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. For example, an effect of giving a notice by a character appearing during the display, a pending change notice for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a timing later than the present time, and the like. The timing of starting the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately is that the special figure fluctuation display game is ended if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and the execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. Applicable timing.

If the effect is not to start immediately (step C323; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. In this case, a notice is set at the start of a special figure change display game that executes a prefetch notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect is to start immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C324), and the prefetching variation command processing is terminated.

Note that the game control device 100 may perform a pre-determination process for the normal chart start memory and transmit the result to the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 may perform a pre-reading notice effect for the common map display game by the same process as described above.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 37 shows the variable command processing (step C2 in the received command analysis processing described above).
36). In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

If this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C361; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When the special figure type is not yet determined (step C361; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (
Step C362), it is determined whether or not the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (Step C
363).

When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. Also, if the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) discriminates the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a symbol category, and the symbol type includes, for example, an off symbol, 16R electric support 1
There are 00 designs, 16R no support symbol, 2R support 100 times symbol, small hit symbol, and so on.
When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is the same as when the symbol command was received 100 times for 16R power support even though the variation command (variation pattern command) was received. This means that the combination is a contradictory combination (variable command and symbol type combination).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, variation effect setting processing for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

Next, during the P machine state (the state of the pachinko machine), special figure changing is set (step C366)
). Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by −1 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation production setting processing]
FIG. 38 shows the change effect setting process (step C364 in the above-described change command process).
)showed that. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C381). When the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (
Step C381; Y) sets the first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code and special figure type and the production mode at that time (step C382). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The production mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the production control device 300, and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a time reduction mode, and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided.

Next, referring to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODEs and special figure types held is acquired (step C383).
. As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a lottery for a notice appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice allocation group table (step C386).

On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C381; N), the first half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, presentation mode and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first half notice distribution group table is used to change the first half. The lottery for the advance notice appearing is performed (step C386).

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

First, a second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C387). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second half notice distribution group table.
Then, the second half notice allocation group table address corresponding to the ACT is obtained by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and the second half notice distribution group table is used to change the second half (during reach). A lottery for notice of appearance is performed (step C389).
).

After that, the contents of the variable effects corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C390),
The contents of the production corresponding to the notice lottery result are determined (step C391). As a result, it is possible to produce effects such as variation time and main reach contents of the decoration special map variation display game, a notice, and a running storage display unit 8.
The display mode 4 is determined. In addition, as will be described later, the presence / absence and the number of executions of a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation that is likely to be a special result are also determined.

Next, stop symbol setting processing for determining a stop symbol with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect etc.) of the special symbol variation display game and the notice content is performed (step C392). Next, the display setting of the change effect is set (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is set (step C).
394). With these processes, it is possible to execute effects and notices in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. After that, set the display of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type (
Step C395). In this process, a setting is made to decrease the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the decrease of the start memory corresponding to the start of the special figure variation display game.

Then, a sound number that is a BGM number and a decoration number that is a number indicating the type of effect produced by a decoration lamp or the like are set (step C396), and a decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. 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 for displaying the decoration special symbol variation display game separately from the variation display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type is set. Set (Step C3
98) The variation effect setting process is terminated.

Next, an example of an effect produced by the effect control device 300 will be described. First, an effect in the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas. In the upper left part of the display area, there is provided a second decoration game display section 88 for displaying a second decoration game of the decoration special figure change display games. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is the same as the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85. After the identification information is variably displayed, the result is stopped and displayed.

In addition, a memory display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided at the lower center of the display area. The memory display unit 83 is provided with a first memory display unit 83a for displaying the first start memory and a second memory display unit 83b for displaying the second start memory. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display portion 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory,
They are displayed side by side in the storage order, and here, there are three first start memories. The decoration special figure start memory display at the left end is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested.

Further, it is possible to suggest the result of pre-reading such as the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each start memory by the display mode. In FIG. 39 (a),
A pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is performed for the first start memory having the first digestion order. In addition, the second memory display unit 83b displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory one-on-one in the same manner as the first memory display unit 83a. Here, the second start memory is zero.

On the left side of the first memory display unit 83a, a running memory display unit 84 that displays information related to the startup memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. This ongoing storage display 8
4 includes a first memory display unit 83a or a second memory display unit 83b at the start of the special figure variation display game.
The special figure start memory display at the left end of the display shifts to indicate the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, the fluctuation pattern, and the like by the display mode.

In the upper right part of the display area, a start memory number display unit 86 for displaying the start memory number is provided. The start memory number display section 86 includes a first start memory number display section 86a for displaying the number of first start memories.
And a second start memory number display portion 86b for displaying the number of second start memories.

When the first start memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 39 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display portion 83a is displayed as the in-execution memory display as shown in FIG. 39 (b). Part 8
4 is displayed. Here, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested in the same manner as the pre-reading effect also in the running storage display section 84. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a decreases by one.

Then, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 starts the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and identifies each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas. Information change display is started. In the second decoration game display unit 88, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started, and the identification information is displayed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Fluctuation display is started.

Thereafter, first, the identification information temporarily stops in the left variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 as shown in FIG. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that it is not completely stopped. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. Next, FIG. 39 (d)
As shown in FIG. 4, the identification information temporarily stops in the right variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85. In this case, the same identification information is stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, and the reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may be stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area and may not reach the reach state. Also, the second decoration game display section 8
In 8, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. In this way, the first fluctuation is in the reach state until the right fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the latter is the latter fluctuation.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the identification information temporarily stops in the middle variation display area of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85, and is identified in all the fluctuation display areas of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85. The information is temporarily stopped. Note that the temporarily stopped state is the same as during the fluctuation display.
Here, it is still in a state where the fluctuation is being displayed. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a pseudo continuous variation pattern can be selected. This quasi-continuous variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a re-variable display is started at least once after a temporary stop in a result form other than the special result form in the decorative special figure change display game in the middle of the special figure change display game. It is. In addition, a variation pattern for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that is temporarily stopped after a plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time in a decoration special diagram variation display game in the middle of a special diagram variation display game It can be said that.

In the case of this pseudo continuous variation pattern, the identification information of “ream” temporarily stops in the middle variation display area as shown in FIG. 39 (f) from the state of FIG. Moves to the state where the variable display is performed. The identification information of “ream” is identification information that is not used as a result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, temporary stop and re-variation can be repeated a plurality of times, and FIG. 39B, FIG. 39C, FIG. When the fluctuation time of FIG. 39D ends, the state shown in FIG.
The temporary stop state shown in FIG.

After that, when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), the identification information on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variation display of the identification information is finished in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region, the identification information is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation display game and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game are ended with the end of the stop time. Accordingly, FIG. 39 (h)
As shown in FIG. 6, the display of the running storage display unit 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. Also, if the result is a special result in the state of FIG.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest an expectation that is highly likely to be a special result by emitting a specific sound. As an effect capable of producing such a specific sound, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can execute a button effect accompanied by an operation of the effect button 25 during the execution of the decorative special figure variation 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. Further, a remaining time display 82 indicating the operable time is also performed. Further, the speaker 19
From “a” and “19b”, a “press” voice is emitted. This voice is a voice corresponding to the characters “Press!” Displayed on the operation instruction display 81. This sound is not a specific sound but is simply a sound for instructing an operation.

When the player presses the effect button 25, the operation instruction display 81 and the remaining time display 82 are displayed.
Is deleted, and an effect corresponding to the operation is executed. Further, as an effect corresponding to the operation, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the sound of “still still” is emitted from the speakers 19 a and 19 b and the effect of performing the related display 83 of “not yet!” On the display device 41. Run,
The effect ends as shown in FIG. The voice of “yet still” is a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation that is likely to have a special result, and the letters “still more!” Displayed on the display device 41 are emitted. This is a related display related to the voice.

Further, 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 “ream” is temporarily stopped, the speaker 19a, 19b emits a “not yet” sound as shown in FIG. 40 (e), and the display device 41 performs a related display 83 of “not yet!”. Run. This “not yet” voice makes a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation that is likely to have a special result, and “not yet!” Displayed on the display device 41.
The character of is a related display related to the emitted voice.

In this way, it is possible to generate a specific sound in common effects that can be executed in one special figure variation display game, and the effect that generates this specific sound can indicate the degree of expectation. Make a specific production. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the number of times this specific effect is executed. Note that the related display 83 may not be displayed in the specific effect, and the presence or absence of the related display 83 may or may not affect the expectation degree suggested.

FIG. 41 shows an example of an effect that suggests the degree of expectation by a specific effect. For example, production 1
This is a variation pattern in which a temporary stop is performed four times as a quasi-continuous variation pattern, and a button effect is not performed. Therefore, a specific effect is performed at each temporary stop so that four specific effects are executed. is there. The expected degree suggested when this effect is executed is 100%. In other words, it is an effect that gives a definite notification that a special result will be obtained.

In addition, the production 2 is a variation pattern in which a temporary stop is performed three times as a pseudo continuous variation pattern,
Since the button effect is not performed, the specific effect is performed three times by executing the specific effect at each temporary stop. The expected degree suggested when this effect is executed is 50%. Production 3 is a variation pattern in which a temporary stop is performed twice as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and since a button production is performed once, a specific production is performed in each of the button production and the two temporary stops. Three specific effects are executed. The expected degree suggested when this effect is executed is 25%.

Production 2 and production 3 are the same number of specific productions, but the opportunity to execute the special production is different and the degree of expectation is also different. Production 4 and production 5 are the same. Of course, the degree of expectation may be suggested only by the number of executions of the specific effect regardless of the opportunity to execute the specific effect, and the degree of expectation implied by the effects 2 and 3 or the effects 4 and 5 may be the same. Anyway.

In this way, the expectation is suggested by the number of executions of the specific effect that emits the specific sound, so that the player can easily understand the effect. In addition, the player pays attention to the production of each time, and the effect of the production can be enhanced. Moreover, since a specific sound is emitted, it can be grasped even if the user keeps an eye on the display device 41, and the execution of the specific effect can be surely grasped. Further, the same specific sound is repeatedly emitted, so that the player can be repeatedly raised 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 variation patterns, and by specifying the expectation level by this specific effects, it can be specified over the whole period of the special figure variation display game It becomes possible to pay attention to whether or not the performance is executed, and to concentrate on the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the variation effect setting process shown in FIG. 38, based on the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed and the presence / absence of the reach state, which one of the effects 1 to 5 is executed when the specific effect is executed or when it is executed. To 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 out of place. Further, when the result is a big hit, the probability that an effect with a high expectation is selected is higher than when the result is out of place.

In the above-described example, the selection is made from the five patterns of the effects 1 to 5. However, the presence / absence of the button effects and the execution of the pseudo-continuous pattern may be selected independently. In this case, the number of specific effects to be executed or the expected degree of suggestion is determined in advance, and the presence / absence / number of button effects and the presence / absence / number of pseudo-continuous variation patterns are selected based on the determination result.

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

Moreover, you may make it light-emit the effect device which produces the effect by light emission of LED like the frame decorating apparatus 18 and the board decorating apparatus 46 in connection with execution of a specific effect by a specific light emission aspect. Also,
The number of executions of the specific effect may be displayed, or the expected degree of suggestion may be displayed.

In addition, the specific sound is a sound including a dialogue and the related display is a character using the dialogue. However, the specific sound may be a sound that does not include a dialogue and the related display may be an onomatopoeia of the specific sound. In addition, the number of times that the specific effect has been executed may be displayed, and the suggested reliability may be displayed. Furthermore, the magnitude of the volume of the specific sound may be one of the elements that suggest the degree of expectation. You can also set multiple types of specific sounds that have the same line but different voices,
The degree of expectation suggested by the type of voice color may be different.

A plurality of sounds may be set as the specific sound, and the specific effect may be set when any one is emitted or when all are emitted simultaneously or within a predetermined period. For example, in FIG.
If this voice is produced as one of the specific sounds, the voice of “Press” may be a specific effect. In one button effect, the voice of “Press” in FIG. 40 (a) and “Still” in FIG. 40 (b). It is good also as a specific production when both of these voices are uttered.

In addition, the specific sound may be a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, or an operating sound generated in accordance with an operation of the effect device provided on the board effect device 44 or the front frame 12, or an issue with the payout of the game ball. It may be an operation sound emitted from the apparatus. Further, it may be an operation sound related to the movement of the game ball. For example, when the game ball is paid out, the game ball contacts the payout device, the flow path, the upper plate 21, the lower plate 23, or another game ball. It may be a sound emitted by doing.

The specific sound may be a sound emitted when a game ball launched into the game area comes into contact with a structure provided on a game board such as the cover glass 14, the game nail, or the center case 40. In this case, a sound generated by the control of the gaming machine is preferable regardless of the operation of the player. For example, a stopping device for stopping the gaming ball in the gaming area is provided, and the gaming ball released from the stopping by the stopping device is covered. Examples include sounds generated by contact with glass 14, game nails, structures provided on a game board such as the center case 40, and the like. Also, the flow path of the game ball, the game area 32
A sound generating member such as a metal bell that emits a sound when the game ball comes into contact with the game ball such as the center case 40 may be provided.

That is, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the gaming machine and can be said to be a sound generated based on control of a control means such as the game control device 100 or the effect control device 300, and may be a sound intentionally generated rather than accidentally. I can say that. It can also be said that the sound is emitted along with the production.
Further, it can be said that the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b is a sound emitted based on the sound data stored in the storage means, and the operation sound is not a sound emitted 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 (c), and the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (d). There may be a case where the expected degree of suggestion is different from the case where there is not. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), a variation pattern in which a temporary stop is performed twice as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and an effect 3 in which a specific effect is executed three times by performing a button effect once, An effect 3-1, an effect 3-2, and an effect 3-3 that are different in the number of times the related display 83 is performed are provided so that the degree of expectation is different. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention also to whether the related display 83 is performed in addition to a specific sound, and the interest of a game can be improved.

Further, the expected degree of suggestion may differ depending on the display mode of the related display 83.
For example, the color of the character, the background decorating the character, the size of the character, the typeface of the character, the direction of the character, and the effect display when the related display is displayed.

In addition to the effects shown in FIG. 41, the specific effects may not be performed at all timings at which the specific effects can be executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), depending on the number of specific effects and the execution timing. The degree of expectation may be different. For example, the stage 3-4 can be executed three times, but the button stage of these stages does not execute the specific stage.
This is a case where the specific effect is executed only the second time. Further, there are three executable timings in the production 3-5, but this is a case where the specific production is executed only twice of the button production and the second pseudo-continuation. In this way, in the production 3-4 and the production 3-5 in which the number of executions of the specific production is the same,
The degree of expectation to be suggested is different, and the execution timing of the specific performance is also an element that suggests the degree of expectation.

In addition, in the production 3-4, the specific production is executed in the first and second consecutive execution opportunities, whereas in the production 3-5, the execution opportunity between the button production and the second simulation series is performed. The specific effect is not executed at the first execution opportunity of the pseudo-series. In this way, when the specific effect is continuously executed in the preset execution opportunity, the expected degree of suggestion is increased. In this way, in order to enable the player to clearly understand that the specific effect is not continuously executed, a sound that is not a specific sound is generated at the first execution opportunity in the effect 3-5. May be displayed.

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

Further, by combining FIGS. 42E and 42F, the presence / absence of the related display 83, the number of specific effects,
The degree of expectation may be set in consideration of the execution timing. For example, in the production 3-2 and the production 3-3, the degree of expectation depends on whether the production performing the related display 83 is a button production or a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and the number of temporary stops in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern. It may be different.

When performing a specific effect as shown in FIG. 42, it may be selected from the effect patterns as shown in FIG. 41 and FIGS. 42 (e) and (f). It is also possible to determine an effect such as a continuous variation pattern, and then set where the specific effect is to be performed in the determined effect.

Moreover, as a variation of the production that affects the suggestion of the degree of expectation, a specific sound is generated as shown in FIG. 43B, or a specific sound is generated as shown in FIG. You may set the case where the display which is not related to the said specific sound is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), when a sound different from the specific sound is emitted and a display related to the sound is performed,
As shown in FIG. 43 (d), a related display 8 that emits a sound different from the specific sound but is related to the specific sound.
3 may be set. And it is also possible to set the expected degree of suggestion corresponding to the effect executed and the execution timing including the effect as shown in FIG.

In addition, when it is possible to execute the effects as shown in FIGS.
Is the first specific sound, the display of “Still More !!!!” is the first related display, the voice of “Ikuzo” is the second specific sound, and the display of “Ikuzo!” Is the second related display. Also good. And the expected degree of suggestion corresponding to the combination of the first specific sound executed in one specific effect, the first related display, the second specific sound and the second related display and the executed timing is changed. It is also possible to do. Of course, the specific sound and the related display may be three or more.

In addition, as described above, the specific effect is not limited to the effect that generates the specific sound (here, “still still”), and the condition for the specific effect may be set as other conditions. For example, the specific effect may be that at least one of generating a specific sound and displaying the related display 83 is executed. Further, an effect other than the effect that emits the specific sound may be used as the specific effect. For example, it is good also considering the effect of the specific light emission aspect among the effects by light emission of LED like the frame decoration apparatus 18 and the board decoration apparatus 46 as a specific effect. Moreover, it is good also considering the specific operation | movement of the specific board production | presentation apparatus 44 among the production | presentation by operation | movement of the board | presentation apparatus 44 as a specific production. In addition, a specific display such as a character display among the effects produced by the display device 41 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.

Moreover, although the specific effect is determined in advance, the effect that becomes the specific effect may be changed during the game. For example, an effect in the special map variable display game may be specified at the start of the special map variable display game, and the expectation may be indicated by the number of executions or the like with the specified effect as a specific effect. In addition, a sound may be emitted when a game description is given during a customer waiting state or during fluctuation display, and the expected degree may be suggested by the number of executions or the like using the sound as a specific sound. Further, although the expectation level is suggested by a specific effect, a probability setting value may be suggested.

Moreover, you may make it perform the suggestion of the expectation degree by the frequency | count of execution of a specific effect as a prefetching effect. FIG. 43 (e) shows an example of a prefetch effect based on the number of executions of the specific effect. here,
In a state where there are four start memories for executing the games A to D, the pre-reading effect suggesting in the games A to D the expectation degree of the game D, which is a special figure variation display game based on the latest start memories. An example is shown.

First, there is a start memory for executing the game D before the execution of the game A, and the prefetch effect is executed and the contents thereof are determined in the prefetch fluctuation command processing (see FIG. 36) for the start memory. Here, it is determined to execute a specific effect that emits a specific sound seven times. Based on this determination, a prefetch effect is executed. Here, a specific effect that emits a specific sound in game A is executed three times, 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 expectation level for the game D from the number of executions.

Thus, by performing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation during the period from the occurrence of the start memory for executing the game D to the result being displayed in the game D, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a long period of time. Can improve the interests. In addition, since the content of the effect suggests the degree of expectation based on the number of executions of the specific effect, the number of executions of the specific effect that can be executed increases because the execution opportunity of the specific effect increases, and the effect can be widened. In addition, the expectation can be suggested by the total number of specific effects executed over multiple games.
The range of production can be expanded and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the pre-reading effect as described above, information indicating which start memory or special figure variation display game is targeted for the specific effect executed over a plurality of games is displayed, and the number of executions is counted May be clarified. 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 this embodiment and the modifications described later, the sound may include all sounds recognizable by human hearing, such as mechanical sounds and sound effects, in addition to sounds such as human voices and animal calls. In addition, it is also possible to use a sound that is not a voice for a portion that has been described as a voice, such as “not yet”.

As described above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the game machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game result is a special result, the effect of controlling the game effect The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can suggest an expectation level that is likely to lead to a special result depending on the number of times a specific sound is emitted in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the display device 41 is capable of displaying information related to the game under the control of the effect control means,
The production control means can display the related display 83 related to the specific sound on the display device 41 as the specific sound is emitted, and suggests when the related display 83 is performed and when the related display 83 is not performed. The expectation is different. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

In addition, the effect control means can emit a specific sound in common in a plurality of effects executed independently in one game. A player who has played a game for a long time on the game machine has grasped the contents of each production, and since the subsequent development is known at the start of the production and loses interest, the player's interest is long In this way, it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game, but by doing so, it becomes impossible to know at what timing in the game the specific production will occur, and the player over the entire period of the game Can attract the interest of the game and improve the fun of the game.

In addition, a start winning port (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) through which game balls can be won,
A random number is extracted based on the winning of a game ball at the starting winning opening, and a start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing a right to execute the game together with the random number as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the random number Pre-determining means (game control device 100) capable of determining before the game based on the start-up memory is executed, and the effect control means includes a plurality of games based on the determination result of the pre-determining means. A continuous production can be performed, and as the continuous production, a specific sound can be produced in a plurality of games, and a specific start can be performed according to the number of specific sounds produced in the plurality of games. The expectation of the game based on memory can be suggested. Therefore, the interest of continuous production can be enhanced. Moreover, a player's interest can be attracted over several games which perform a continuous production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game in the gaming machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on establishment of the predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. And an effect device (frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, board decoration device 46) that is controlled by the effect control means and can execute an effect related to the game. It is possible to execute a specific effect that is performed by the effect device along with the sound,
It is possible to suggest a degree of expectation that is likely to lead to a special result depending on the number of executions of the specific performance in the predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The effect device includes a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game, and the effect control means displays a specific image (related display 83) on the display device 41 in the specific effect. . Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the effect device includes a light effect device (frame decoration device 18 and panel decoration device 46) that produces an effect 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 like that. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
The game machine has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and different portions are mainly described. The gaming machine according to the present modification can suggest the degree of expectation by an execution period (execution interval) that is a period from a previous specific effect to a subsequent specific effect in a continuous specific effect.

In the gaming machine of this modification, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, an effect as shown in FIG. 44 (a) is possible. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), execution of a specific effect is performed as an effect 2 in which a specific effect is executed three times by performing a temporary stop three times as a pseudo-continuous change pattern and not performing a button effect. An effect 2-1 and an effect 2-2 with different intervals are provided so that the degree of expectation is different.

FIG. 44B shows an execution mode in the production 2-1, and FIG. 44C shows an execution mode in the production 2-2. The temporary stop interval (the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44B)
The temporary stop intervals (t21 to t22, t22 to t23), which are the execution timings of the specific effects in FIG. 44C, are longer than those of t11 to t12 and t12 to t13). That is, FIG. 44 (b) has short intervals, and FIG. 44 (c) has long intervals. FIG. 44 (b)
In FIG. 44, the whole period (t11 to t14) in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is executed and the whole period (t21 to t24) in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is executed in FIG.
(B) includes a shorter interval between two specific effects than (c).

The difference in the execution interval is such that the player can recognize it, and it is possible to recognize which of the effects 2-1 and the effects 2-2. Of course, the difference may be such that it is difficult for the player to recognize. Moreover, although the execution interval of t11-t12 and the execution interval of t12-t13 in FIG.44 (b) were made the same, they may differ. The execution interval of t21 to t22 and t22 to t in FIG.
Similarly, the execution interval of t23 may be different.

Furthermore, the execution interval may be appropriately selected and combined in a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in one special figure variation display game from two types of intervals of a short interval and a long interval. Then, the degree of expectation may be suggested by the number and combination of short intervals and long intervals. 44 (d) may be used instead of FIG. 44 (a). Even if the execution interval is different, if the number of executions of the specific effect is the same, the expected expectation is the same. May be.

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 last (third time here) specific effect is shown in FIG.
Although it is the same as c), it is possible to select a pattern in which the execution interval of two consecutive specific effects is different, and the expectation suggested in FIGS. 44 (c) and 44 (e) may be different. For example, since the interval between two specific effects in FIG. 44 (e) is shorter than that in FIG. 44 (c), the expected degree of suggestion may be higher. That is, FIG.
In (c) and (e), the cumulative value of the execution intervals of two consecutive specific effects is the same, but the included execution intervals are different, and the suggested expectations differ depending on the included execution intervals. ing. Of course, the degree of expectation suggested in FIGS. 44 (c) and 44 (e) may be the same, or FIG. 44 (c) may have a higher degree of expectation than (e).

In addition, here, the execution interval of the specific effect is changed by changing the timing of the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation pattern which is one of the execution opportunities of the specific effect. It is also possible to change the interval with the execution opportunity of other specific effects such as the interval of temporary stop, thereby suggesting the degree of expectation. Also,
The configuration for changing the execution interval of the specific effect in the present modification can be applied to other embodiments and modifications, and can be used as one of the elements suggesting the degree of expectation.

In addition, although the expectation level is suggested by the execution period (execution interval) that is the period from the previous specific effect to the subsequent specific effect in the continuous specific effect, the execution period of the specific effect itself is an element that indicates the expectation level One may be used, or the degree of expectation may be suggested only by the execution period of the specific performance itself. For example, the temporary stop time in the pseudo continuous variation pattern may be an execution period for executing the specific effect, and the temporary stop time may be selected so that the expected degree is suggested by the length of this time. . In addition, in the case where the specific sound is generated as in the first embodiment described above, the time to emit the specific sound can be selected so that the expectation is suggested by the length of the time. May be.

As described above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the game machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game result is a special result, the effect of controlling the game effect The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can execute a specific effect a plurality of times in a predetermined period, and is an execution period from a previous specific effect to a subsequent specific effect in a continuous specific effect. A period (execution interval) can be selected.
A player who has played a game for a long time on the game machine has grasped the contents of each production, and since the subsequent development is known at the start of the production and loses interest, the player's interest is long Although it was not possible to attract a wide range of games, it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game, but in this way, even with the same specific production, changes can be generated and the player's interest can be attracted, improving the interest of the game be able to.

In addition, the effect control means can suggest an expectation level that is a high possibility that a special result is derived based on the number of times of executing a specific effect in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Moreover, if the frequency | count of performing a specific production is the same, the production control means suggests the same expectation regardless of the execution interval. Therefore, in addition to the suggestion of the degree of expectation based on the number of times of executing the specific effect, it is possible to have interest by changing the execution timing of the specific effect.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game is provided. The production control means can execute a specific production a plurality of times in a predetermined period, and is an execution period (a period from a previous specific production to a later specific production in a continuous specific production (
(Execution interval) can be selected, and it is possible to suggest an expectation level that is likely to lead to a special result depending on the combination of execution periods to be selected. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the display device 41 is capable of displaying a game effect controlled by the effect control means, and the effect control means displays a result display corresponding to the game result after variably displaying a plurality of identification information corresponding to the game. A decoration game to be stopped and displayed can be displayed on the display device 41. In the decoration game, a plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then a unit variation display that is temporarily stopped is performed two or more times to display a result. In the pseudo-continuous production, which is configured to execute a specific production at the time of a temporary stop and is configured to execute a specific production and the combination of the execution periods is different, but the cumulative value of the execution periods is the same, it includes a shorter execution period. This means that the degree of expectation suggested by the pseudo-continuous production is higher. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
The game machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above. Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described. In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to indicate the degree of expectation with a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 45, in this modification, as a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine, the operation sound generated from the board effect device 44 by operating the board effect device 44, and the board effect device 44
The operation-related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b in association with the operation of the sound, and the BGM that is the effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b regardless of the operation of the board effect device 44 are set. ing. Then, the degree of expectation can be suggested by these sounding modes at a predetermined timing (t31) during the execution of the special figure variation display game.

As shown in FIG. 45 (a), it is suggested that the operation sound of the board directing device 44 is not generated at a predetermined timing, and only the BGM is generated without generating the operation related sound. The expectation is the lowest 10%. As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when an operation-related sound and BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the expected degree of suggestion is 40%.
As shown in (c), when an operation sound and BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the expected expectation is 50%. 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 expected expectation is 70%.

In this way, by expecting the degree of expectation by the sound emitted from the gaming machine at a predetermined timing, it is possible to grasp the degree of expectation even if the player keeps an eye on the display device 41, and the specific effect It is possible to reliably 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 provide an unprecedented notification and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since vibration is generated as the operation sound is generated, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to the player by a sense other than hearing, and novel notification can be made.

The above-mentioned expectation degree is based on the state of FIG. 45A, and 30% is added when an operation-related sound is emitted, and 40% is added when an operation sound is emitted. . Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 45 (e) to (h), BGM is not emitted and 1
0% is added. Thus, the added value of expectation is associated with various sounds, so that the player can easily grasp the expectation.

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

As shown in FIG. 46A, when the expected level is 70% by emitting an operation sound, an operation-related sound, and BGM at a predetermined timing (t31) (in the case shown in FIG. 45D) In contrast, in FIG. 46B, the motion-related sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31). In this case, the expected degree of suggestion is added 5% more than in the case of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the motion-related sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected expectation is subtracted by 5% from the case of FIG. 46 (a).

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

In addition, when the operation sound and the operation related sound are emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31) as shown in FIG. 46 (f), the expected expectation is added by 15% compared to the case of FIG. 46 (a),
As shown in FIG. 46E, when the operation sound and the operation related sound are emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the expected expectation is subtracted by 15% from the case of FIG. 46A.

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

Note that the timing at which the BGM is muted can be made earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and the suggested expectation can be changed accordingly. Further, the value of addition or subtraction may be different depending on the deviation from the predetermined timing.

Moreover, you may make it alert | report that the operation sound is 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, the player can clearly recognize that the operation sound is emitted by performing such notification. In addition, even if the board production device 44 that emits an operation sound is in an inoperable state due to a malfunction and is unable to emit an operation sound, it is possible to notify that the operation sound is being emitted. Yes, so that the expectations are not affected.

In addition, the operation sound may be any sound that accompanies the operation of the board effect device 44, but if the sound is a vibration sound generated by reciprocating the board effect device 44 a plurality of times within the operation range, the player Becomes easier to recognize audibly, and can also be recognized when vibration is transmitted to the hand or the like. In addition, the operation sound may be generated from an operation mechanism for operating the board effect device 44 such as a gear or a motor, or a sound generation member having a function of generating sound in accordance with the operation is separated from the operation mechanism. It may be provided in the stage device 44 and emitted from this sound generating member.

In addition, when the board production device 44 emits an operation sound, the board production device 4 is in a position that cannot be seen by the player.
4 may be operated. In this way, the player becomes more concentrated due to the generation of operation sounds and vibrations, and the interest of the game can be improved. The volume of the operation sound is preferably large enough to be recognized by the player while the game shop is operating, but may be a volume that is difficult for the player to recognize.

In addition, the plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine are not limited to the above combinations, and may be any sound. For example, one specific board production device 4 among a plurality of board production devices 44.
Only the sound based on the operation of 4 may be used as the operation sound. In addition, the sound based on each operation of the plurality of board effect devices 44 is defined as separate operation sounds such as the first operation sound and the second operation sound, and the plurality of operations are classified into a plurality of types of sounds indicating the degree of expectation. Sounds may be included.

In addition, the operation sound is not limited to the board effect device 44, and may be an operation sound generated along with the operation of the effect device provided on the front frame 12, an operation sound generated when the game ball is paid out, or the like. Examples of the effect device provided on the front frame 12 include an effect button 25 that operates to change the protrusion ratio. FIG. 47 shows an example in which such an effect button 25 is provided.

In a state where the effect button 25 is in the initial position, first, an operation-related sound related to the operation of the effect button 25 is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b (t41). Thereafter, the operation in which the effect button 25 protrudes from the initial position to the protruding position is started (t42), and the operation is stopped when it reaches the protruding position (t44). A first operation sound is emitted with the operation of the effect button 25 (t42 to t
44). The motion-related sound ends before the production button 25 reaches the protruding position (t4
3) You may make it emit continuously until it reaches a protrusion position.

As the effect button 25 reaches the protruding position, an operation standby state (t44) in which the player waits for the operation of the effect button 25 is entered. In this operation standby state, the operation related sound and the operation sound are not generated, and further, the BGM is set in the mute state, and the panel decoration device 46,
Some or all of the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 are turned off. Note that sounds other than BGM and motion-related sounds may be emitted.

When the player depresses the effect button 25 (t45), the speaker 1 is accompanied with the operation.
An operation sound is emitted from 9a and 19b. In addition, the operation standby state is released, BGM is emitted, and the LED light emission is resumed. In addition, the production button 25 is pressed from the protruding position in accordance with the operation, and then returns to the initial position and remains at the initial position after that. In addition, production button 2
In response to the operation of No. 5, the board effect device 44 is operated to generate the second operation sound, and the operation related sound is output from the speakers 19a and 19b.

Then, the motion-related sound, the first motion sound, the second motion sound, the operation sound, and the BG generated in this way
Presence / absence of each of M, the operation of the production button 25 to the protruding position, and the board production device 44
The degree of expectation can be suggested by the presence / absence of the operation and the presence / absence of the LED being turned off.

In addition, in FIG. 47, the first operation sound and the second operation sound are generated by separate effect devices, but one board effect device 44 emits different operation sounds by different operation modes and operation ranges. These may be used as the first operation sound and the second operation sound. For example, the operation sound when operating from the initial position to the first position may be the first operation sound, and the operation sound when operating from the first position to the second position may be the second operation sound. Furthermore, the operation sound when returning from the first position to the initial position may be the third operation sound, and the operation sound when returning from the second position to the first position may be the fourth operation sound.

The operation sound may be larger when returning from the first position or the second position to the initial position than when operating 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, the player's attention concentrates on the movement, so there is a possibility that he will miss the operation sound, but when returning to the initial position, attention will be paid to the movement. Because it is not high, it is possible to hear the operation sound reliably.

In addition, by changing the operation mode and the operation range of the one board effect device 44, it is possible to generate only the first operation sound and to generate the first operation sound and the second operation sound at the same time. These plural operation sounds may be included in a plurality of types of sounds suggesting the above. For example, a first operation sound may be emitted when moving from the initial position to the first position, and a first operation sound and a second operation sound may be generated simultaneously when moving from the first position to the second position. good. Furthermore, a third operation sound may be emitted when returning from the first position to the initial position, and a third operation sound and a fourth operation sound may be generated simultaneously when returning from the second position to the first position.

Moreover, you may make it a part or all of the sound which suggests an expectation degree also serve as the specific sound in 1st Embodiment etc. in this modification. For example, when a special figure variation display game is started, when the reach state is started, when the reach state develops to SP reach, when the pseudo continuous variation pattern is temporarily stopped, When the effect button 25 is operated during re-variation, the operation sound of the board effect device 44 may be emitted as a specific sound. In addition, an operation sound that makes a specific sound may be emitted at a timing that is not expected by a player who does not perform a special effect in another effect, instead of being easily recognized by another effect.

Further, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the operation sound of the board effect device 44 can be generated in association with the generation of the specific sound, and whether or not the operation sound is generated together with the specific sound. The degree of expectation suggested by may be different.

As described above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the game machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game result is a special result, the effect of controlling the game effect The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means produces a special result by emitting a first sound (for example, motion-related sound) and a second sound (for example, operation sound) different from the first sound. The degree of expectation that is likely to be derived can be suggested, and the first sound production (for example, FIG. 45 (b)) that emits the first sound without the second sound and the first sound is not accompanied. A second sound effect (for example, FIG. 45C) that emits a second sound and a third sound effect (for example, FIG. 45) that emits a second sound with the first sound.
(D)) can be executed, and the first sound effect, the second sound effect, and the third sound effect have different suggested expectations. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Also, a movable effect device (board effect device 44) that produces a game effect by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control means, and a speaker 19a that emits sound under the control of the effect control means.
, 19b, and the first sound can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and is an operation-related sound related to the operation of the movable effect device, and the second sound operates the movable effect device. Thus, the operation sound is emitted from the movable effect device. Therefore, the part where the sound is generated and the type of sound are different, making it easier to distinguish each sound, making it easier to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the possibility of special results being derived, and improving the fun of the game can do.

Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game in the gaming machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on establishment of the predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. A movable effect device that produces a game effect 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 motion-related sound that can be emitted from 19a, 19b and related to the operation of the movable effect device, the effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a, 19b, and the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device. Operation sound emitted from the device,
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility that a special result will be derived by the pronunciation mode. In addition, as production sound, BGM is mentioned, for example. In addition to this, sounds other than motion-related sounds may be used as effect sounds, for example, sounds different from BGM, which may be generated in response to an effect display of a character or the like or in response to a player's operation or not. Sound effects or voices. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means does not accompany the first effect (for example, FIG. 45 (d)) that simultaneously generates the motion-related sound, the performance sound, and the motion sound, and the motion-related sound and the motion sound at a predetermined timing during the execution of the game. One of the second effects (for example, FIG. 45 (a)) that emits the effect sound can be executed, and the first effect and the second effect have different suggested expectations. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means is any one of the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect (for example, FIG. 45 (h)) that emits the motion-related sound and the operation sound without the effect sound at a predetermined timing. This means that the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage have different expected degrees of suggestion. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the high possibility that the special result is 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, the part where the sound is generated and the type of sound are different, making it easier to distinguish each sound, making it easier to understand the relationship between the contents of the performance and the possibility of special results being derived, and improving the fun of the game can do.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
The game machine has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above. Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to control the sound emitted from the gaming machine in relation to the result of the special figure variation display game being displayed.

In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to emit a result presentation sound when showing the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. As a result, the presentation sound is, for example, a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and is a sound according to the result of the special figure variation display game. In addition, it is good also considering the operation sound emitted by operating the production | presentation apparatuses which operate | move the board production | presentation apparatus 44 etc. as a result presentation sound.

FIG. 48 shows an example in which a result presentation sound is generated. FIG. 48A shows a case where the result is a big hit. Here, the special figure variation display game is progressing in the reach state,
A game BGM corresponding to the effect contents of the decorative special figure variation display game is issued as the BGM. The game BGM at this time is a BGM corresponding to the reach effect. Then, when a predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown, a volume reduction effect in which the BGM is muted is started (t51).

After that, the identification special map variation display game display unit 85 temporarily stops the identification information of all the variation display areas (see FIG. 39E), and the result is shown (t52). Although this temporary stop state does not show the result deterministically, it indicates whether or not it is a big hit, and it can be said that it is a state where the most appropriate result is shown. Thus, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, a result presentation sound is emitted. Further, when the player depresses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in accordance with this operation.

When all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, the BGM is muted.
The result presentation sound and the operation sound can be emitted without lowering the volume. As a result presentation sound and an operation sound generated at this timing, a result presentation sound and an operation sound corresponding to the result (here, a big hit) are emitted. Of course, one or both of the result presentation sound and the operation sound may be generated regardless of the result.

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

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

FIG. 48B shows a case where the result is out of sync. First, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is progressing in the reach state, and BGM corresponding to the reach production is issued as the game BGM corresponding to the production content of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game as BGM. Then, when a predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown, a volume reduction effect in which the BGM is muted is started (t61).

Thereafter, the identification information of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped in the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85, and the result is shown (t62). When all identification information is temporarily stopped, the result (
As a result, a presentation sound is generated corresponding to “displacement”. In addition, when the player depresses the effect button 25 at a timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in accordance with this operation. Even if the result is out of order, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, BGM
Is in a mute state, and as a result, the presentation sound and operation sound can be emitted without a decrease in volume. Here, since the result is out of order, an operation sound due to the operation of the board effect device 44 is not generated but may be generated.

When the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends, the decorative special figure variation display game is stopped from the temporarily stopped state (t64). The BGM is still muted during the stop time, and the volume reduction effect is ended and the BGM is emitted when the stop time of the special figure variation display game ends and the next special figure fluctuation display game starts. become. In other words, in the case of a special figure fluctuation display game that is out of the result, after the BGM is muted, the special figure fluctuation display game does not emit BGM again until the next special figure fluctuation display game (or until the start of the customer waiting effect) ) Leave BGM muted.

As described above, by performing the volume reduction effect when the result is shown, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the result, and the expectation for the big hit can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved. . In addition, it can be notified that the result is shown by emitting the result presentation sound.
By setting the GM to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. In addition, by making it possible to emit an operation sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44 in the volume reduction effect, basically it is easier to hear an operation sound having a lower volume than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to provide a production effect that is not present.

In FIG. 48, the BGM is set to the mute state in the volume reduction effect, but the BGM volume may be reduced as compared to the case where the volume reduction effect is not performed. Also, sounds other than BGM may be muted or reduce the volume. For example, it is a sound different from BGM, and includes sound effects or sounds that are emitted in response to or without an effect display of a character or the like and a player's operation. That is, as a sound other than the result presentation sound, the effect sound including BGM, sound effect or sound may be muted or the volume may be reduced. Furthermore, FIG.
In FIG. 8, the operation sound associated with the operation of the effect button 25 is not reduced in volume, but the operation sound may be muted or the volume may be reduced.

Moreover, 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 a result presentation effect that is performed when the result is shown, it may be performed other than when the result is shown. In this case, the result presentation sound is not generated in the volume reduction effect, but the operation sound associated with the operation of the effect button 25 and the operation sound associated with the operation of the panel effect device 44 may be generated without decreasing the volume as described above. It may be good, or a mute state or a volume may be reduced.

Also, at the start and end of the volume reduction effect, the volume may be changed by fading out or fading in the BGM. In addition, during the period from the start of the volume reduction effect until the result presentation sound is emitted, the sound related to the reach effect other than BGM may be emitted or may not be emitted. good. In addition to the sound related to the reach production, a sound may be generated that provokes that a special result is shown.
Moreover, you may make it light-extinguish the LED with which the frame decoration apparatus 18 and the board decoration apparatus 46 were equipped with the silence of BGM or the fall 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 mute or decrease in the volume of the BGM ends.

Further, in the volume reduction effect, the control for setting the BGM in the mute state may be such that the volume is set to 0 while the reproduction of the BGM is continued, or a silent BGM may be reproduced as the BGM. Further, the BGM is advanced during the volume reduction effect, and the volume reduction effect is finished and the BGM is finished.
When the operation is resumed, the BGM may be in the same state as when the volume reduction effect is not executed. By doing in this way, when a series of BGM extending to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game is set corresponding to the production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the production contents and the BGM are shifted. There is no, and it is possible to perform a production without a sense of incongruity.
Of course, when the BGM is resumed after the end of the volume reduction effect, it may be reproduced from the beginning of the BGM.

In FIG. 48 (a), the result presentation sound and the operation sound are not emitted simultaneously.
You may make it emit simultaneously. Further, although the operation sound is emitted after the result presentation sound, the operation sound may be emitted at a timing when the result is shown. Also, FIG.
Although the timing at which the BGM is issued again in 8 (a) is the start of the stop time, it may be a timing other than this, and the BGM may be restarted at least before the stop time ends.

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

From the above, the effect control that controls the effect of the game in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. Means (production control device 300), and the production control means is capable of producing a result presentation sound when the result of the game is shown. When producing the result presentation sound, the volume of other sounds is reduced or silenced. It is possible to be in a state. Therefore, it can be informed that the result is shown by emitting the result presentation sound, and at this time, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous by setting the other sound to the mute state or the state in which the volume is lowered. As a result, the result can be grasped not only in an auditory manner, but also the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, the production control means can control to emit BGM, sound effect or sound from the speakers 19a, 19b, and when sounding as a result presentation sound, the volume of BGM, sound effect or sound is reduced or silenced as other sound. It is possible to be in a state. Therefore, by making BGM, sound effects or sound in a mute state or a state in which the volume is reduced, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. , You can improve the fun of the game. Note that the sound effect or sound here is, for example, a sound different from BGM, and sound effect or sound that is emitted in response to an effect display of a character or the like or a player's operation or not. Is mentioned.

In addition, it includes a movable effect device (board effect device 44) that performs a game effect by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control unit, and the effect control unit operates the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device. From the above, it is possible to perform a result presentation effect that emits an operation sound in response to emitting a result corresponding sound and a result corresponding sound, and in the execution period of the result presentation effect, The volume of BGM, sound effect or sound can be lowered or silenced. Therefore, by making BGM, sound effect or sound in a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound and the operation sound become more conspicuous, and the result is grasped not only visually but also auditorily. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the game result is a special result, in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game; The effect control means includes a movable effect device that produces a game effect 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 effect control means includes the speaker 19a. , 19b can be controlled to emit a motion-related sound and a performance sound related to the operation of the movable performance device, and a volume reduction effect can be executed in which the volume of the performance sound is reduced or silenced for a predetermined period. In the volume reduction effect, it is possible not to reduce the volume of the motion-related sound. In addition, as a production sound, for example, BGM
Is mentioned. In addition to this, sounds other than motion-related sounds may be used as effect sounds, for example, sounds different from BGM, which may be generated in response to an effect display of a character or the like or in response to a player's operation or not. Sound effects or voices. Therefore, by setting the BGM in a mute state or a state in which the volume is reduced, the motion-related sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to recognize the motion not only visually but also auditorily. Can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can control to produce a result presentation sound when showing the result of the game, and the volume of the result presentation sound is not reduced in the volume reduction effect. Therefore, by making the production sound in a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to grasp the presentation of the result not only visually but also auditorily,
The fun of gaming can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means emits a result presentation sound according to the game result. Therefore, when the production sound is muted or the volume is lowered, the resulting presentation sound becomes more prominent, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. Can be improved.

An effect control means for controlling the effect of the game in the gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result, and the effect control A movable effect device that produces a game effect 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 means. Control that emits sound, and control that emits an operation sound from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device, the volume of the effect sound can be reduced or silenced and the operation sound can be emitted If the production can be executed for a predetermined period of the game and no operation sound is generated in the volume reduction production, the volume reduction production is executed after the volume reduction production ends. The fact that so as not to emit the effect sound in the arm. Therefore, by making the production sound in a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the operation sound becomes more conspicuous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved not only visually but also auditorily. Also,
If the operation sound is emitted, it is possible to perform the effect that the effect sound can be heard again, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute the sound volume reduction effect when showing the result of the game, and if the result of the game is not a special result, no operation sound is generated in the sound volume reduction effect. Therefore, the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily, 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 reduction effect and emits the sound without reducing the effect sound in the game after the volume reduction effect is finished. It will be. Therefore, the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

10 gaming machine 19a speaker 19b speaker 44 board production device (movable production device)
300 Production control device (production control means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
Production control means for controlling the production of the game;
A movable effect device that produces a game effect by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control means;
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the effect control means,
The production control means includes
It is possible to emit a production sound from the speaker, and to cause a movement sound to be emitted from the movable production device by operating the movable production device,
A gaming machine characterized in that a volume reduction effect in which the volume of the effect sound is reduced or silenced and the operation sound is emitted can be executed.

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