JP2020000332A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To execute an effective appeal relating to a probability setup value.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of producing a special game state advantageous to a player, when a result of a game (a special symbol variable display game) turns out a special result, includes: setup means (game control means 100) that sets up one probability setup value out of a plurality of probability setup values to which probability values for use in a lottery of a game are assigned; storage means (a performance control device 300 (FeRAM 323) that stores the probability setup value set up by the setup means as a set history; and execution means (the performance control means 300) that executes a suggestion performance (a setup suggestion performance) relating to the probability setup value on the basis of a probability setup value corresponding to a prescribed parameter (for example, a day of the week, a week, and only a current day) out of the probability setup values stored as the setup history.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 58

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a result of a game is a special result.

  2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generate a special gaming state in which a game value is given to a player when a result of the game is a special result. As such a gaming machine, there has been known a gaming machine capable of changing a probability value of a special result by changing a probability setting value (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-42871 A

It is effective to draw a player to a gaming machine, such as appealing that the probability setting has been changed, but this is not the case with conventional gaming machines. Was enough.
It is an object of the invention to make an effective appeal with respect to probability settings.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is:
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a result of a game is a special result,
Setting means for setting one probability set value among a plurality of probability set values to which a probability value used for the game lottery is assigned;
Storage means for storing the probability set value set by the setting means as a setting history,
Executing means for executing a suggestion effect regarding the probability setting value based on a probability setting value corresponding to a predetermined parameter among the probability setting values stored as the setting history.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, an effective appeal can be performed about a probability setting value.

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 showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the composition of a special result. It is a figure explaining an operation mode in a special game state. It is a figure explaining an operation mode in a special game state. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a probability setting change / confirmation process. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a display on the performance display device. It is a flowchart explaining a starting port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure starting port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure suspension information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure suspension information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch big hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 game process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 game process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 change start process and the special figure 2 change start process. It is a flowchart explaining a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit flag 1 setting process and a big hit flag 2 setting 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 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the time reduction change frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 fluctuation process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 changing process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 1 display. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a fanfare / interval. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a fanfare / interval. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 big hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end setting process 1 and the big hit end setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end setting process 3. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit fanfare middle process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 small hit ending processing. It is a figure showing an example of the data structure of ROM which a game control device has. It is a figure explaining a big hit judgment. It is a flowchart explaining the main process of the effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a jackpot system command process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the setting history calendar displayed at the time of a change or confirmation of a probability set value, and (b) is a figure which shows an example of a hole setting screen. It is a flowchart explaining an example of an ending effect setting process. It is a flowchart explaining an example of setting suggestion effect determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining an example of a fluctuation effect setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the modification of an ending effect setting process. It is a figure showing the modification of a hall setting screen. It is a flowchart explaining the 1st modification of setting suggestion effect determination processing. It is a figure showing an example of a setting history calendar displayed as a setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd modification of setting suggestion effect determination processing.

<First embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, 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 openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

  In addition, lamps and LEDs are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 to decorate and produce effects, and notify when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps and LEDs are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). ), A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (flashing)), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19 a that emits sound (for example, sound effect). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12. When an abnormality occurs, the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b notify the contents of the abnormality by voice. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp | ramp for payout abnormality notification in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15. FIG.

An upper plate 21 (reservoir plate) for supplying game balls to a hit ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are provided below the front frame 12. An outflow upper ball exit 22, an lower plate (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a hitting ball firing device, and the like are provided. Further, an effect button 25 having an effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from a player is provided on an upper edge portion of the upper plate 21. A touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from a player is provided on an upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening and locking the front frame 12 and 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. However, the touch panel 29 may be provided separately from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided near the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  Also, to the right of the effect button 25, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a discharge operation that is performed to discharge a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hit ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front of the game board 30. I do. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the effect or the like in which the operation of the player is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure 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.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat game board body 80 serving as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 80 is made of wooden or synthetic resin, and is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 on the front surface of the game board main body 80. Game area 32 is provided. The gaming machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a hit ball firing device into a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31. In the game area 32, a windmill, an obstruction nail, or the like is provided as a member for changing the flowing direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

  At a substantially center of the game area 32, a center case 40 forming a window serving as a display area of the variable display game is attached. A display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information is disposed behind a window formed in the center case 40.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (CRT). A still image or a moving image can be displayed as an effect image in an area on the display screen where an image can be displayed (display area). For example, a plurality of identification information (special symbols) Information about the game, such as a background image that enhances the effect, is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding game balls flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and game balls that have passed through the warp flow path are rolled. A possible stage section 620 is provided. Since the stage section 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36, the game balls rolled on the stage section 620 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
In addition, a board effect device 44 that performs a game effect by operating is provided on an upper portion of the center case 40. The board presentation device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal symbol starting gate (ordinary symbol starting gate) 34 is provided. Inside the general-purpose starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the general-purpose starting gate 34, a general-purpose variation display game is executed.

  Two general prize holes 35 are disposed in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and one general prize hole 35 is disposed in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is detected by a winning opening switch 35a provided in the general winning opening 35 (see FIG. 3).

  In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a start winning port 36 (first start winning area) for providing a start condition of the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game). The game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The normal fluctuation winning device 37 includes a movable member (not shown), and the movable member maintains a closed state (a disadvantageous state for a player) in which a game ball cannot normally flow. When the result of the normal-floating fluctuation display game is a predetermined result, the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device is used to open the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 37 so that the game ball can easily flow into the open state (game). Condition that is advantageous to the person).

In the present embodiment, the movable member of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is a so-called Vero-type normal electric accessory that opens and closes by moving forward and backward (sliding) by the general-purpose solenoid 37c. 37 movable members are not limited to this. The movable member of the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory which is opened by being turned in a direction in which an upper end side is tilted forward by a general-purpose solenoid 37c, or may be a general-purpose solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of an inverted “C”.
In addition, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 may enable a game ball to win even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may be in a state where the game ball is less likely to win in the closed state than in the open state.

  In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, between the ordinary figure starting gate 34 and the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37, a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. A convertible first special variable winning device (upper winning port) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper winning prize port into a state in which a game ball can flow in by opening and closing (not shown) advancing and retracting (sliding) in the front-rear direction. The first special fluctuation winning device 38 converts the upper winning award from a closed state to an open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation displaying game, thereby facilitating the flow of the game ball into the upper winning award. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is provided to the player. A game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

  A specific area into which a game ball can flow is provided inside the upper winning opening (winning area), and a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to change the probability of the game ball flowing into the specific area. ) Is provided. The specific area is provided with a specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of the game ball, and based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d, a state advantageous for the player is established. (In the present embodiment, a high probability state occurs after the end of the special game state). The game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38.

  Further, a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into the specific area is provided inside the upper winning a prize port. ing. The number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 38a provided inside the upper winning opening (the number of game balls flowing into the upper winning opening) and the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharging switch 38e are detected. The number of game balls (the number of game balls ejected from the upper winning prize port) matches, and it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper prize winning port have been ejected. Basically, until this check is completed Will not open a new Kamikaze winning opening.

  In the game area 32 below the center case 40, to the right of the starting winning opening 36, a second special variable prize which can be converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. A device (lower prize winning port) 39 is provided. The second special variable prize winning device 39 converts the lower winning prize port into a state in which game balls can flow in by opening and closing members (not shown) advance and retreat (slide) in the front-rear direction. The second special change winning device 39 changes the lower winning opening from the closed state to the open state based on the result of the special figure change display game, thereby facilitating the flow of the game ball into the lower winning opening. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is provided to the player. A game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by a special winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

  The game area 32 below the start winning port 36 is provided with an out port 30a for collecting game balls that did not win the winning port or the like. In addition, a special figure change display game (a special figure 1 change display game, a special figure 2 change display game) and a normal figure change display game are executed outside the game area 32 and in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80. A batch display device 50 is provided.

  The batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure change display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 change display for a special figure 1 change display game, which is configured by a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. A special figure 2 display (second special figure change display section) 52 for the game, a first storage display section 53 for informing the start storage number of the special figure 1 change display game constituted by an LED lamp, and an LED lamp And a second storage display unit 54 for informing the number of stored starts of the special figure 2 variable display game.

In addition, the collective display device 50 has a round display portion 55 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are opened and closed). A first game state display unit 56 for notifying how to hit (how to hit corresponding to the game state), and a probability display unit 57 for notifying the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure change display game are provided. I have. The collective display device 50 has a probability state display unit for displaying that the large hit probability state is in the high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
Further, a general-figure display section 58 for displaying the general-figure fluctuation display game, a storage display section 59 for informing the number of stored start-ups of the general-figure fluctuation display game, a light-on state when a time-saving state occurs, and a time-saving state for notifying the occurrence of the time-saving state A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

  The special figure variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the variable display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variable display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The blink cycle is set to, for example, 100 ms. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure 1 change display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also driven to blink in addition to the center segment. It is configured to display that it is changing, so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “missing”, for example, the central segment (the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition to the special figure 1) is turned on as a result result of the game. In the case of "hit", a game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the loss result mode as a hit result mode (special result mode).

The first storage and display unit 53 turns off the number of undigested balls (starting storage number = reservation number) out of the winning prize balls to the starting winning opening 36 which is a change start condition of the special figure 1 display 51 by turning off a plurality of LEDs. , Is displayed by lighting (flashing).
The second storage and display unit 54 determines the number of undigested balls (starting storage number = reservation number) of the winning prize balls to the normal fluctuation prize device 37 which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52 by a plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off and lighting (flashing).
The round display unit 55 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and turns off all the LEDs when not in the special game state, and turns on the LEDs corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. Turn on the light. Note that the round display section 55 may be constituted by a 7-segment display.

The first game state display unit 56 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, in the case of a game state in which left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed (at the time of normal beating), all LEDs are turned off. In the case of a gaming state in which right-handing is more advantageous to the player than hitting (when right-handed), all LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of the big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state (probable state). In this case, all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of 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) that controls the game in a comprehensive manner. A CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110 with the input unit 120 and the output unit 130. .

  The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock used as a reference for a random number generation circuit. Oscillating circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400, so that they can operate. Is done.

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

  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 with the game control device 100, You may comprise so that it may be provided on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, as in the present embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on the power supply device 400 or a board different from the main board. Is provided, the cost can be reduced by excluding it from the replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be constituted by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain information on the game even if a power failure occurs and power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and can resume the game based on the stored information after the power failure is restored. Of game information storage and holding means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects that a power failure has occurred when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, at the time of turning on the power or recovering from the power failure, the reset signal is output after a lapse of a predetermined time from that point.

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

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

  The ROM 111B stores invariably information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, and the like) for game control in a nonvolatile manner. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  The ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. 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. Further, the variation pattern table includes an outlier variation pattern table that is selected when the result is out of order, a big hit variation pattern table that is selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the latter half variation pattern that is the variation pattern after the reach state (the latter half variation group table and the latter half variation pattern selection table), the variation before the reach state, and so on. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern that is a pattern (a first-half variation group table, a first-half variation pattern selection table, and the like) is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not been derived and displayed yet, This refers to a display state in which the displayed result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition of the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has advanced to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfy the condition for the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure change display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure change display game changes a plurality of pieces of identification information for each of the left, middle, and right change display areas on the display device for a predetermined time. After displaying, if the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the condition of the special result mode (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, a state in which any one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas meets the condition of the special result mode (for example, the same The state that has become the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and reach effects having different possibilities (different expected values) of deriving a special result mode include a normal reach (N reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premium reach are set. Note that the expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. This reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit occurs). That is, the special display mode may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (in the case of a loss). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which it is more likely that a big hit will occur than in the case where the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 is controlled overall. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 has a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure change display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, and a change pattern (various types) in the special figure change display game. A random number generating circuit for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern random number for determining a reach or non-reach variable display game (including an execution time of a variable display game), a hit random number for determining a hit of a normal map variable display game, and the like. And a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock for giving an update timing of the random number generation circuit to the CPU 111A based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have.

  Further, in the process related to the special figure change display game, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the plurality of change pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure change display game, the probability state of the special figure change display game as the current game state (low probability state or high probability state), Any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of variation pattern tables based on the number of stored memories. Here, when executing the special figure change display game, the CPU 111A constitutes a change distribution information obtaining unit that obtains any one change pattern table from among a plurality of change 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. Control for paying out is performed. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball loan request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball rental.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 for detecting 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 variable winning device 37, A winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, a large winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, a large winning opening switch 39a in the second special variable winning device 39, and a gate switch in the general figure starting gate 34. 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e provided in the first special variable winning device 38, an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all game balls fired in the game area 32 and having finished the game. , And a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0V-5V Interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that converts the positive logic signal is provided. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so that the leads of the sensor and the proximity switch are short-circuited improperly, the sensor and the switch are disconnected from the connector, and the leads are disconnected and floating. It is configured to detect an abnormal state as described above and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124 or the fourth input port 126, and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the winning port switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. Is done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharge switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 32a are input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among 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 an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

  The third input port 124 includes a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for detecting fraud provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, a detection signal of a vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibration of the gaming machine 10, A detection signal of a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the game machine 10 and a detection signal of a body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. It has become.

  Further, a signal from a setting key switch 152 for detecting an operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124. The setting key operation unit includes 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 capable of detecting that the switch has been turned to the second position. The switch is turned on when the switch is turned to the second position, and is not turned to the second position. In some cases, it is turned off.

  The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which a probability value of a special result in the special figure change display game is assigned, and operate these operation units. By doing so, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that is a special result in the special figure change display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game. I have. Here, six “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared as probability setting values.

  When selecting the probability set value, the power of the gaming machine is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated (pressed) while the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position. Is changed to a probability set value change mode in which the probability initialization value can be changed by operating (pressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability set value change mode. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays information on the probability set value while the operation relating to the probability set value is being performed (during the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode). In, the calculated base value and the accessory ratio are displayed.

By turning on the power of the gaming machine in a state where the setting key of the setting key operation section is turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device. A probability set value confirmation mode is displayed in 153, but the probability set value cannot be changed. The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation section cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and displays the probability set values by numbers 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and may be any display mode that can recognize the probability set value. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a probability setting value may be indicated by a lighting mode or a light emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs.

  Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a) are transmitted from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) through the apparatus. Further, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are configured to be input to the second input port 123 and the gaming microcomputer 111.

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

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 to assert (change to an effective level) the enable signal CE2. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

  Also, the input unit 120 includes a frame radio wave unauthorized signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on detection of a radio wave by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device). Signal indicating whether or not 200 is ready to accept commands), abnormal payout status signal (status signal indicating abnormal payout), shot ball out switch signal (signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (fullness)), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplying it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. It has a function to remove noise from. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and an initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and are 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 there is a restriction on the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Also, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in a port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test test apparatus. It is configured as follows. Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RESET can be output to the trial test apparatus via the relay board 70. Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each of the ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

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

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data indicating the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test shooting test device of the accredited institution (not shown), a signal indicating the jackpot probability state, and the like via the relay board 70. 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 game machine as an actual machine (mass production sale product) installed in a game store. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start-up switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, a detection signal which cannot be supplied to the trial test apparatus as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61, the board radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the machine is in a state in which the game cannot be controlled 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 for receiving a signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting a signal line of a detection signal of a switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. I have. A chip enable signal CE output from the game microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 has a first special winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning device 38, and a second large winning opening solenoid (large for opening the second special variable winning device 39). The operation data of the winning opening solenoid 2) 39b, the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38, and the general electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37 are output and currently selected. This port is for outputting display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the probability set value.
The output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of a digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected is provided.

  Further, the output section 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal plate 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (a hall computer)) installed in a game arcade. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the operation data signals of the special winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A driver (drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b that outputs an on / off drive signal for a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and an output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c for outputting an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the data, and the display data of the performance display device 153 that is output from the second output port 134. Fifth driver 138e is provided for receiving a data signal to generate a drive signal output. Note that data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

32 V DC is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138 a in order to drive a solenoid operated at 32 V. In order to drive the performance display device 153 operating at 5 V, the fifth driver 138 e is supplied with 5 V DC as the power supply voltage from the power supply device 400.
In addition, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c that drives the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The dynamic driving method is achieved by applying a current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line by the second driver 138b outputting 12V, and extracting the current from the cathode terminal via the segment line by the third driver 138c outputting the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in the above, and the LEDs are turned on.
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.
The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 like a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are provided. Absent.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switches 38a and 39a, the gate The switch 34a includes a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Have been. A micro switch having mechanical contacts is provided for a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 or the like. Can be used.

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

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs to be executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and retains stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power failure. A possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 serving as timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. Note that 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 a command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the production, and instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, turns on the decoration lamp, And processes such as drive control of the solenoid and management of the production time.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. The VDP 312 includes an image ROM 325 storing a character image and video data, 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 are 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 a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are converted into the production control command signal (production command). ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at 5 VDC and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at 3.3 VDC, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. I have.

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

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

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

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling a VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), a sound source LSI 314, an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker, a lamp, a motor, and the like are output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

  FIG. 5 shows the jackpot probability, the fall probability, the small hit probability, and the distribution probability of the big hit type when the big hit is won. The big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device (first special result), and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device (second special result). 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 condition device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is used. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning devices 38 and 39 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is operated). The condition device not operating means that the above-described flag is not set, for example, in a case where the small hit lottery is won. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag which is turned on / off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch which is turned on / off electrically. In addition, the "condition device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines, the operation of which is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to the present specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

The value (probability value) of the jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot (first special result), is common to Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2, and the probability value in the low-probability state and the probability value in the high-probability state are respectively The probability values are as shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same probability value is assigned to all of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” as the probability values in the high probability state, but different probability values are set. A value may be assigned. That is, the probability value in the high probability state may be switchable in multiple stages.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same probability value is assigned to “setting 1” and “setting 2” as the probability value in the low probability state, but different probability values are assigned. It may be assigned. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, and “setting 5” and “setting 6”. That is, as long as the probability value in the low probability state can be switched in multiple stages, the number of stages is not limited. Further, the same probability value may be assigned to all of “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” as the probability values in the low probability state. That is, the probability value in the low probability state may not be able to be switched in multiple stages.

In addition, the effect distribution and the like may be different between “setting 1” and “setting 2” having the same probability value in the assigned low probability state. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, and “setting 5” and “setting 6”.
Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, six probability setting values (“setting 1” for three types of probability values (probability value in the low probability state and probability value in the high probability state)). To “Setting 6”), for example, three probability setting values (for example, “Setting 1” to “Setting 3”) are assigned to three types of probability values, and the remaining three probability setting values (for example, “Setting 4” to “Setting 6”) may not be used.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in a special game state based on a big hit (first special game state), a game ball flows into a specific area (probable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and is detected by a specific area switch 38d. By performing (V passing), a high probability state is set after the end of the special game state, and a low probability state is set when a falling lottery performed every time the special figure variable display game is executed is won. The probability of winning the falling lottery is as shown in FIG. 5B.
In addition, regardless of which of the special figure change display game and the special figure change display game results in the high probability state, the special figure 1 change display game and the special figure 2 change display game are not changed. Both are in a high probability state.

  The small hit probability, which is the probability of a small hit (second special result), is a probability as shown in FIG. The small hit probability is higher in the special figure 2 than in the special figure 1. The small hit probability is always constant regardless of the gaming state and the big hit probability. In the big hit and the small hit lottery, the big hit and the small hit do not win twice. In the present embodiment, the small hit is not provided in the special figure 1 but provided only in the special figure 2, that is, the small hit probability of the special figure 1 is 0, but is not limited to this. May be provided in both the special figures 1 and 2. In addition, when the small hit is provided in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the small hit probability may be the same in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 or may be smaller in the special figure 2 than in the special figure 1. May be higher, and the special figure 1 may be higher than the special figure 2.

FIG. 5D shows the jackpot types that can be selected in the special maps 1 and 2 and the distribution probabilities of the respective jackpot types.
There are three types of big hits (first special result) in the special figure 1 variable display game: 10R certain big hits, 4R certain big hits, and 10R normal big hits. Similarly, there are three types of big hits (first special result) in the special figure 2 variable display game: 10R certain big hits, 4R certain big hits, and 10R normal big hits. These jackpot types are selected based on the jackpot symbol random numbers. The number of each jackpot type indicates the actual number of rounds, and the probability change indicates that a game ball is likely to flow into a specific region (probability change operation region) and is likely to be in a high probability state (probability change state) after the end of the special game state. The normal state indicates that the possibility that a game ball will flow into a specific area (probable change operation area) is low, and it is unlikely to be a high probability state (probable change state) after the end of the special game state.
Here, the actual number of rounds refers to the number of rounds for performing opening control such that a winning ball is actually generated by opening the special variable winning devices 38 and 39. The number of each jackpot type is the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot (real number of rounds + number of rounds for performing opening control such that the opening time of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is short and no prize ball is actually generated). May be.

Further, a first special result may be provided in which the possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area is lower than the probability changing big hit, but the possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area than the normal big hit is higher.
Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, whether or not a high probability state is established is determined by whether or not a game ball flows into a specific area (probable change operation area). If the game ball does not flow into the area, the state does not enter the high probability state. If the game ball flows into the specific area even when the type of the big hit is normal, the state becomes the high probability state.

6 (a) to 6 (c) show the opening modes in each round of each big hit type. The details of the opening mode are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the 10R probability change jackpot, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened in the first round and at the same time, a long opening with a V that opens a specific region (probability change operation region) is performed. The long opening with V is an opening mode in which a game ball has a high possibility of flowing into a specific area (probable operation area). In the second and subsequent rounds, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, but the specific area is not opened.
As shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the 4R probability change jackpot, the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is opened in the first round and a long opening with a V that opens a specific region (probability change operation region) is performed. From the second round to the fourth round, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is opened but the specific area is not released, but the specific special area is not released. The first special variable prize winning device 38 is released from the fifth round onward. A specific area is short-circuited without V-open. The short opening without V is an opening mode in which the possibility that a game ball flows into the special winning opening is lower than the long opening without V. That is, the long opening without V is an opening mode in which a winning ball is actually generated, and the short opening without V is an opening mode in which the opening time is short and no winning ball is actually generated.

As shown in FIG. 6C, in the 10R normal big hit, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is opened in the first round, and a short circuit with V is opened to open a specific region (probable change operation region). The short opening with V is an opening mode in which there is a possibility that a game ball flows into a specific area (probable operation area) and the opening is lower than the long opening. Then, in the second and subsequent rounds, a long open without V to open the first special variable winning device 38 is performed.
Only the V-long open and the V-short open performed in the first round are allowed to allow the game ball to flow into the specific area (probable change operation area). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific round, which is a round in which gaming balls may flow into the specific area, is the first round. The specific round is not limited to the first round and can be changed as appropriate. The specific round may be a plurality of times, such as the first round and the fifth round.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the long open without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened at the start of the round (t11), and the openable time of 25000 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) If any of the conditions of ()) is established, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed to end the round (t12). Thereafter, the upper winning a prize mouth remaining ball processing time starts (t12), and when the upper prize winning port remaining ball processing time ends, an interval time starts (t13), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t14). ). In the case of the last round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the long opening with V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the round (t31). Further, at the start of the round, the lever solenoid 38f is turned on, and the specific area switch 38d is enabled. When the lever solenoid 38f is OFF, the lever member covers the specific area and the game ball cannot flow. When the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member retracts from the specific area and the game ball can flow. It becomes. The state in which the specific area switch 38d is valid is a state in which detection of a game ball by the specific area switch 38d is treated as valid. On the other hand, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is invalid is a state in which the detection of a game ball by the specific area switch 38d is treated as invalid.

  The lever solenoid 38f is turned off after 64 msec from the start of the round (t32). Then, when 100 msec has passed since the lever solenoid 38f was turned off, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid (t33). That is, there is a possibility that a game ball won immediately after the first special variable winning device 38 is opened flows into the specific area.

  When 200 msec has elapsed from the start of the round, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t34). Then, after the lapse of 2700 msec, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is opened again (t35), and either the opening time of 25000 msec elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins. When the condition is satisfied, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round is ended (t39). Thereafter, the upper winning prize opening ball processing time starts (t39), and when the upper prize winning winning ball processing time ends, the interval time starts (t41), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t42). . In the case of the last round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

  After the second opening of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 (t35), the lever solenoid 38f is also turned on for a predetermined time (t36 to t37, t38 to t39). Further, the specific area switch 38d is also enabled (t36). The second release of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is a release for a sufficiently long time, and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f is continued for a long time. Become. Therefore, when the type of jackpot is certain, the state is almost certainly in a high probability state.

  Further, the lever solenoid 38f can be kept ON for a predetermined time even after the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t40 to t43), and flows into the first special variable winning device 38 just before closing. It is possible for the game balls to flow into a specific area. Note that the first special variable prize device 38 is closed due to the elapse of the openable time or the predetermined number of game balls winning, and the game balls that have won the first special variable prize device 38 are processed into the upper prize winning port remaining ball processing. When all of them are discharged within the time, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off at the end of the remaining ball processing time (t41), the operation is ended, and the specific area switch 38d is invalidated.

In addition, the elapse of the openable time or the predetermined number of game balls wins, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable winning device 38 are processed into the upper large winning opening remaining ball processing time. If the discharge is not completed and the discharge is completed by the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is turned on (t43), the lever solenoid 38f is turned off when the discharge is completed. Is ended, and the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid.
In addition, the elapse of the openable time or the predetermined number of game balls wins, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable winning device 38 are processed into the upper large winning opening remaining ball processing time. If not completely discharged by the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is turned on (t43), the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is turned on (t43). With this, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off and the operation is completed. In this case, after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t43), after a lapse of 100 msec, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid (t44).

  As shown in FIG. 7C, in the short opening with V, the same opening as the first opening of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 in the long opening with V is performed (t51 to t54), and the opening ends. The round is ended based on (t54). Since the opening of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is for a very short time and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f is also for a short time, there is a low possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area. Therefore, when the jackpot type is normal, it is rare that the state becomes a high probability state.

  The operation of the lever solenoid 38f and the switching of the specific area switch 38d between valid and invalid are performed in the same manner as in the case of long opening with a V as long as the game ball remains in the first special variable winning device 38 ( t55-t63). Therefore, when the game ball remains in the first special variable winning device 38 even after the upper winning a prize mouth remaining ball processing time elapses, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off when the discharge of the remaining ball is completed. And the operation ends, and the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid. If all the game balls have not been ejected by the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is turned on (t62), the lever solenoid 38f is turned off at the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is turned on (t62). When the state is completed and the operation is completed, and the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t62), the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid after 100 msec has elapsed (t63).

  In addition, the first special fluctuation in the first special fluctuation prize winning device 38 in the long opening with V shown in FIG. 7B (t31 to t34) and the first special fluctuation in the short opening with V shown in FIG. 7C. The opening of the prize winning device 38 (t51 to t54) is set to an opening time that allows the first special variable prize winning device 38 to win at least one game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (d), in the short opening without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened at the start of the round (t71), and the opening time of 200 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) If any of the conditions of ()) is established, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed to end the round (t72). However, since the openable time is short, it is rare that a predetermined number of winnings, which are the closing conditions, occur. After that, the upper winning a prize mouth remaining ball processing time is started (t72), and when the upper prize winning port remaining sphere processing time is finished, an interval time is started (t73), and when the interval time is finished, the next round is started (t74). ). In the case of the last round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

  FIG. 6D shows an open state in the second special game state (the special game state based on the small hit). In the second special game state, first, the small hit fanfare time starts, and when the small hit fanfare time ends, the second special variable prize winning device 39 is opened and the openable time of 1600 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, When any one of the nine game balls wins, the second special variable winning device 39 is closed. Thereafter, the small hit remaining ball processing time starts, and when the small hit remaining ball processing time ends, the small hit ending time starts. When the small hit ending time ends, the second special game state ends. Note that there may be a plurality of types of opening and closing modes (opening time and number of times of opening) in the second special game state. In this case, for example, it is determined which of the opening and closing modes is set (adopted) based on the small hit symbol. .

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, transition (transition) of a game state by game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing a transition of the game state in the present embodiment.
The game state includes a normal game state ST1, a first specific game state ST2, and a second specific game state ST3. In addition, as the special game state, there are a first special game state based on the first special result (big hit) and a second special game state based on the second special result (small hit). In each game state, the special figure probability from which the first special result to be controlled by the game control device 100 is derived, an effect mode controlled by the effect control device 300 to determine the effect mode of the game, The main starting area, which is the starting area to be targeted, the main fluctuation special figure, which is the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be mainly executed, and the launch direction of the game ball are determined.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim for a prize in the starting winning opening 36 by left-handing and to aim for a prize in the ordinary variable prize device 37 by right-handing. That is, it is possible to select a starting area to be aimed at by a player's intention. Further, in each game state, the game is designed on the assumption that the game progresses mainly in one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and the player plays the game according to this design. In order to progress, it is configured such that it is more advantageous for the player to progress the game mainly with one special figure variable display game that is determined to be the main in the design. In the following description, one special figure fluctuation display game determined to be the main in each game state may be referred to as main fluctuation, and the other special figure fluctuation display game may be referred to as irregular fluctuation.

  The normal game state ST1 is a state in which the special figure probability is low, and there is no Tokuden support for improving the open time per unit time of the ordinary fluctuation prize winning device 37 to facilitate prize winning. This is a state where there is no time reduction to shorten the fluctuation time of the figure fluctuation display game. The effect mode that defines the effect mode is the normal mode. The main fluctuation special figure is a special figure 1 fluctuation display game. The main starting area is the starting winning opening 36, and the shooting direction is left-handed in order to aim at the starting winning opening 36. That is, the special figure 1 variable display game is designed to be the main change, and the special figure 2 variable display game is to be the irregular change. In the normal game state ST1, a very long fluctuation time is set for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in time, and the player is not selected to execute the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at the small hit in the normal gaming state ST1. .

  The second specific game state ST3 is a state where the special figure probability is basically low. However, in a special game state based on a normal big hit, when a game ball flows into a specific area (probable change operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 (when there is V passing), a high probability state is set. In addition, there is a state in which there is a general power support that improves the open time per unit time of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate winning. When there is a public figure support, there is also a time reduction to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game or the general figure fluctuation display game. The effect mode that defines the effect mode is a chance mode. The main fluctuation special figure is a special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the main starting area is the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37. In order to aim at the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, the firing direction is right-handed. That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is designed to be the main change, and the special figure 1 variable display game is to be the irregular change.

  In the first specific game state ST2, the special figure probability is a high probability state, and there is no general power support for improving the open time per unit time of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the special figure variable display game It is a state in which there is a time saving to shorten the fluctuation time of the time. The effect mode that defines the effect mode is a small hit RUSH. The main fluctuation special figure is a special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the main starting area is the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37. In order to aim at the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, the firing direction is right-handed. That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is designed to be the main change, and the special figure 1 variable display game is to be the irregular change.

Note that in the present embodiment, the probability (the normal probability) of the hit result of the general change display game in the state with the general power support is the same probability (normal probability) as the state without the general power support. However, in a state in which there is a public telephone support, it is possible to set the general probability to a higher probability (a general high probability state) than the normal probability (a general low probability state).
Further, in the present embodiment, the state in which there is no ordinary power support means that the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is opened, but the opening time per unit time of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is shorter than the state in which ordinary power support is provided. is there.

In the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is shorter than that in the normal game state ST1, and the right-hand operation is performed to perform the normal fluctuation winning device 37. It is more advantageous for the player to play the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at. In the special figure 2 variable display game, the probability of a small hit is higher than that of the special figure 1 variable display game (in the case of the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the special figure 1 is 0), and the small hit is won than the big hit. Due to the high probability of small hits, small hits occur frequently in the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3.
When the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit in the second specific game state ST3, the state where the general power support is provided continues even in the special game state based on the small hit, and in the first specific game state ST2. When the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit, a state in which there is no ordinary power support even in a special game state based on the small hit continues. In the special gaming state based on the small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, but the first special variable winning device 38 is not opened (see FIG. 6D).

Therefore, when the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit in the second specific game state ST3, in the special game state based on the small hit, most of the right-hitting game balls have a normal variable winning. It wins the device 37 and does not flow down to the second special variable winning device 39 disposed below the normal variable winning device 37. Therefore, in the second specific game state ST3, small hits occur frequently, but it is difficult to increase the number of balls held by the player due to the small hits.
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit in the first specific game state ST2, in the special game state based on the small hit, most of the right-hitting game balls have a normal variable winning. Without flowing to the device 37, it flows down to the second special variable winning device 39 arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Therefore, in the first specific game state ST2, it is easy to increase the number of game balls of the player by the small hit. That is, in the first specific game state ST2, the small hit occurs at a high frequency and the ball held by the player increases, so that the effect mode is a mode called a small hit RUSH.

  Of these three gaming states, the normal gaming state ST1 is the most disadvantageous state for the player. The second specific game state ST3 is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1 due to the presence of the ordinary power support. The first specific game state ST2 is a high probability state, and moreover, the state in which the number of balls held by the player increases due to frequent small hits. This is an advantageous state.

The transition of the gaming state is performed by ending the first special gaming state based on the derivation of the first special result, exhausting the specified number of games, and winning the falling lottery that is the transition lottery to the low probability state. . Basically, the probability change jackpot is derived to enter the first special game state, and in the first special game state, the game ball flows into the specific area (probable change operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and the specific area switch is performed. If it is detected at 38d (there is a case where there is V passing), the process shifts to the first specific game state ST2 after the end of the first special game state. On the other hand, when the probability change jackpot is derived and the first special game state is set, and the game ball does not flow into the specific area (probability change operation area) of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 in the first special game state (no V passage) In this case, the game mode shifts to the normal game state ST1 after the end of the first special game state. In addition, a normal jackpot is derived to enter the first special game state, and if there is no V passing in the first special game state, after the end of the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special low probability It shifts to the 2nd specific game state ST3). On the other hand, a normal jackpot is derived to enter the first special game state, and if there is V passing in the first special game state, the second special game state ST3 (special figure high probability) after the end of the first special game state. It shifts to the 2nd specific game state ST3).
In the second specific game state ST3, when the special figure change display game is executed 100 times (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1. In addition, when the player has won the falling lottery in the first specific game state ST2, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

  In the following description, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game. In addition, when the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a decorative special figure variable display game. When a big hit (first special result) and a small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a hit (special result). Further, when there is no distinction between a first special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit and a second special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit, it is simply referred to as a special game state.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hit ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of directional change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and a general-purpose starting gate 34, a general winning opening 35 The player wins the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost portion of the gaming region 32 to play the gaming region. 32. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the ordinary variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of the winning opening. Is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and fires a game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), so that the starting winning port 36 or the left side of the starting winning port 36 is set. It is possible to aim for a prize in the arranged general prize opening 35, and by firing a game ball to the right game area (so-called right-handed), the general figure starting gate 34, the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, the first special variable prize is won. The device 38, the second special variable winning device 39, and the general winning opening 35 arranged on the right side of the second special variable winning device 39 can be aimed at winning.

  A gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 34 is provided in the general-purpose starting gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the ordinary start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the general figure starting gate 34, the general figure starting storage number is an upper limit number (for example, four If it is less than ()), the number of stored general-purpose starting memories is added (+1), and one general-purpose starting memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The stored number of the general-purpose starting prize is displayed on the general-purpose reserve display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal figure start storage, a random number value for hit determination (a random number value for hit) for determining the result of the general figure change display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored. It is supposed to be.

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 sets a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns for a predetermined change time on the general-purpose display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing the general-purpose change display game. After performing the display during the change in the general figure repeatedly displayed in the order given, a process of displaying the general figure change display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. The general-purpose display unit 58 is constituted by the display device 41. For example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, and the like are used as the normal identification information, and after the display is fluctuated for a predetermined time, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. You may comprise.

  When the result of the general-floating display game is a hit, the lighting pattern serving as a special result mode is stopped and displayed on the general-figure display unit 58, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member of the normal-variation winning device 37. Control for opening for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) is performed. That is, the game control device 100 forms a conversion control execution unit that performs conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). When the result of the general-floor variation display game is out of control, control is performed on the general-purpose display unit 58 so as to display a lighting pattern as a result mode of the out-of-position.

  The winning ball in the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball in the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by a starting port 1 switch 36a and a starting port 2 switch 37a respectively provided therein. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning in the start winning port 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). In addition to the storage, the second start memory, which is the start memory (the special figure start memory) based on the winning in the normal variable prize device 37, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are respectively extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random numbers are extracted. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as a first start memory or a second start memory. The number of the start memories is determined by the first storage display unit 53 (special figure 1 hold display) and the second storage display unit 54 (special figure 2 hold display) of the collective display device 50 for informing the number of start winnings. Are displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as a decoration special figure start storage display.

  The game control device 100 performs the special figure 1 change display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first change display device) based on the first start memory, and performs the special figure 2 display 52 ( A special figure 2 variable display game is performed on the second variable display device). The special figure variable display game and the special figure variable display game can be executed at the same time, but during execution of one special figure variable display game, the other special figure variable display game becomes the first special result (big hit). In this case, the one special figure change display game is ended as a result other than the special result (missing result). In addition, during the execution of the one special figure change display game, if the other special figure change display game has a second special result (small hit), the one special figure change display game until the end of the special game state based on the small hit. Is interrupted.

  That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 change display game (first special figure change display game) based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area). It forms a first execution control means for performing control. Further, the game control device (game control means) 100 performs the special figure 2 variable display game (the second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area). A second execution control unit for performing the execution control is provided.

  In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after performing the fluctuation display, the predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. And a first special game state (so-called big hit state). When the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit, a special result mode (small hit result mode) in which the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result. Becomes a small hit and a second special game state (so-called small hit state). In other words, the special figure 1 display 51 constitutes a first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on winning of a game ball into the starting winning opening 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 constitutes a second variable display means capable of displaying a second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on winning of a game ball to the normal variable winning device 37.

  In addition, after the big hitting game state (first special game state) is over, the game control device (game control means) 100 sets a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the hit probability is high, It is possible to perform control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can be advanced with the support. That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms a specific game state generation means.

  Also, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, a decorative special figure change in which a plurality of kinds of decorative identification information (numerals, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 41. The display game is executed. The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game, and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. And these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the fluctuation display is performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed along with the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game.

  That is, the display variation display game (variable display game) in which the display device 41 variably displays the decoration identification information corresponding to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). (A special decoration figure change display game). Note that separate display devices may be used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one decorative special figure variable display game may be displayed. In addition, the special figure change display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 in the gaming machine 10.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 2 variable display game has a higher probability of a small hit (the special figure 1 variable display game has a small hit probability of 0). FIG. 2 A long variation (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the variation display game. As a result, in the normal game state, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in time, so that the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at small win in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is more advantageous for the player to perform the special figure 1 variable display game by aiming at the starting winning opening 36 by performing a left-hand shot.
The time for the long fluctuation is about 10 minutes, but may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Further, the time of the long fluctuation may be made different according to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, if the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a loss or a small hit, a long change of about 10 minutes is selected as the variable pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game, When the result of the special figure 2 change display game is a big hit, a change with a change time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the change pattern of the special figure 2 change display game.

  Hereinafter, control of a 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. 9 and 10, and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms).

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

  Thereafter, the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and a process of setting a power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, the slave control unit (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) that performs various controls in accordance with an instruction from the game control device 100 serving as the main control unit. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 starts up first, and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, and the like). It forms a waiting means for setting a waiting time.

  The timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not a validity determination target) that is not a target of the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the RAM. Accordingly, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude some RAM areas from calculation, so that it is possible to prevent complicated control at power-on.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). If a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the power of the gaming machine is Wait until is shut off.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the number of times (for example, two times) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. Determine if there is any. Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the set number of checks. If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON. If the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54 described later. In this manner, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately cope with a failure at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 forms a power failure monitoring unit that monitors the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. Accordingly, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 serving as the main control unit is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a malfunction when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the storage contents at the time of the previous power-off are retained, so that backup processing and the like are performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the control load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if a power failure has not occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10). If the timer value is not 0 (Step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not expired, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power failure has occurred (Step X8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable and writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM is permitted (step X10). X11), and outputs off data to all output ports (sets to a state where there is no output) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port mounted in the gaming microcomputer 111 in advance and used in the present embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step X13). A process (step X14) of activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the game microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Next, a RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, the RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register on the assumption that the RAM has an abnormality regardless of whether or not the RAM has an abnormality.

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the power outage inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power outage inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (Step X16). If the value is normal (Step X16; Y), the power outage inspection in the RWM is performed. It is determined whether the value of the area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM (step X18) is performed. (Step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y), the RAM abnormality flag is cleared because there is no abnormality in the RAM (step X20), and the process proceeds to step X21.

  If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step X19; N), It is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on based on the state read in X6 (step X21). If at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), a command for a main abnormality error notification for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is issued to the effect control board (effect control) because the RAM has an error. (Step X24).

On the other hand, if the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting change flag is set (step X23). When the probability setting change flag is set (step X23; Y), a command for notifying a main abnormality error is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is the probability setting flag set before the power failure occurred. That is, if the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed, the operation of the game control device 100 is stopped, so that the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (Step X25). Thus, a display as shown in FIG. 13H is performed on the performance display device 153. Thereafter, the ON data of the security signal is output, and the OFF data of signals other than the security signal is output (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

If both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are ON (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), a probability setting change flag is set (step X29). This causes a transition to the probability set value change mode. After that, the command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the command during the change of the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, the operation of the panel effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. The notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed is performed by outputting a voice or the like.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), a process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. Thereby, 0 is set in the probability setting value area in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. Thereafter, the processing of steps X29 and X30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

  If at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (step X21; N) and neither the RAM abnormality flag nor the probability setting change flag is set (step X22; N and step X23). N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is on based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). If the setting key switch 152 is not on (step X35; N), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

If it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not in the ON state (step X43; N), that is, if both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step X41 to stop the power failure. Perform the process when normal recovery is performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization processing. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make means of conversion.

  If the setting key switch 152 is on (step X35; Y), a probability setting checking flag is set (step X36). This causes a transition to the probability set value confirmation mode. After that, the command under the probability setting confirmation is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X37). In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the command during the probability setting confirmation, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, the operation of the panel effect device 44, the speakers 19a and 19b. Is notified that the probability set value is being confirmed by outputting a voice or the like.

  Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 ms or more, a value corresponding to 128 ms is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change / confirmation process of the timer interrupt processing (step X122) when the mode is the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode. It is output in the processing (step X120). Therefore, when the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 ms, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. That is, even if the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 ms, the security signal is output for 128 ms after the mode is switched to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode. You. The value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to a value corresponding to 128 ms. However, since it is necessary to output a security signal for at least 50 ms after shifting to the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, it is necessary to save a value corresponding to 50 ms or more.

Then, an interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is off (step X33). At step X33, instead of making a determination based on the state read at step X6 (state at power-on), the state (current state) read at the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is set. Judge based on If it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is determined.
If the setting key switch 152 is not in the OFF state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34). If no power failure has occurred (step X34; N), the process proceeds to step X33. Returning to the case where a power failure has occurred (Step X34; Y), the process proceeds to Step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting change flag is set, in step X23 of the main processing (FIGS. 9 and 10) after recovery from the power failure, It is determined that the probability setting change flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33; Y), a process of inhibiting interruption (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) from the process of permitting the interrupt (step X32) to the process of prohibiting the interrupt (steps X38 and X55). . In the timer interrupt process, a probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to a probability set value, is performed. That is, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Next, a notification end command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the notification end command, the notification being executed (the notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed or the notification that the probability set value is being confirmed) is ended. .

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability setting change flag is set (step X40). If the probability setting change flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, if the probability setting confirmation flag is set. Performs a power failure recovery process (step X41) for performing a process of saving an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in a region to be initialized (for example, a power failure inspection region, a checksum region, and a region related to error monitoring). The probability setting checking flag is cleared in step X41.
After that, the power failure restoration command corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of the present embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect count information command, a screen designation command, and the like. Send a command. As a command for screen designation, if the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both in normal processing, which will be described later, that is, if the special figure change display game is not being executed or is not in the special game state, and the customer is waiting. A command for the customer waiting demo screen is sent, otherwise, a command for the recovery screen is sent. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability count information command or the like is also transmitted.

  On the other hand, if the probability setting change flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM area other than the probability setting value is cleared to 0 (step X44). In step X44, the RAM area for the probability setting value (work area (1 byte area of the probability setting value)) and the RAM area for the performance display (display of the base value and the ratio of the accessory) (the work area and the stack area) are cleared. Instead, the game control RAM area (work area and stack area) is cleared to zero. Therefore, the probability setting change flag is cleared in this step X44. In step X44, the stack area and the unused area need not be cleared.

  Then, an initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in an area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demonstration area and an area related to setting of the effect mode. Then, a command for initializing the RAM is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X46). In the case of the present embodiment, in step X46, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect number information command, a RAM initialization command (customer wait) A demo screen is displayed, and a plurality of commands such as a command for performing notification of RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. In addition, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect number information command, a support number information command that is information on the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game with ordinary power support, and the like are also transmitted.

  Next, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a jackpot random number) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). Is a pattern that determines By exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may be allowed to set arbitrarily.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generating circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various initial value random numbers corresponding thereto (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining a special symbol hit in a special figure) RWM as an initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), a random number for determining the hit of the ordinary figure (hit random number), and a random number for determining whether or not to win the falling lottery (falling random number). After saving in a predetermined area (step X48), an interrupt is permitted (step X49). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each 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 the random numbers generated by the software, making it difficult for the player to obtain an unauthorized random number.

Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step X50) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, the falling random number are generated by using the 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” updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number are processed by the program. This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (the CTC (CTC2) different from the CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the case of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the falling lottery random number, a so-called “initial value changing method” is used in which the start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes round. "Has been adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random-type update in which all values in the range appear randomly without duplication until one cycle. 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 falling random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In this embodiment, since there is no random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol, there is only one type of hit symbol of the ordinary symbol. May be selected from a plurality of types.

  After the initial value random number updating process in step X50, a process for inhibiting interruption (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing a process of permitting an interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54). If no power failure has occurred (step X54; N), an initial value random number updating process is performed. Return to (Step X50). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process, the performance display editing process, and the power failure monitoring are repeatedly performed. By permitting an interrupt (step X49) before the initial value random number updating process (step X50), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt is executed. Can be prevented from being squeezed by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  In addition, the initial value random number updating process in step X50 includes a method of performing the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid the execution of the random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to prohibit the interrupt and then update and release the interrupt, as in the present embodiment. If the initial value random number update process is not performed during the timer interrupt process, but only within the main process, there is no problem if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update process, thereby simplifying the main process. There is an advantage that it is made.

On the other hand, if a power failure has occurred (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily prohibiting an interrupt (step X55) and a process of outputting off data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
Thereafter, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the power of the RWM is cut off (step X59) and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step X60), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power-off, it is possible to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power-off is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in general and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means ), The main control means delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control apparatus 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 standby time.
In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) has a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and an operation of the initialization operation unit. And an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C on the basis of the operation state of the initialization means, and reads the operation state of the initialization means before the start of the standby time.
The main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the elapse of the standby time.

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

  When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step X101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing for transferring a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main processing) to the RWM. Next, an upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, a D register) (step X102). In step X102, the same processing as step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal input, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step X103) are performed.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and if the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y), Then, a probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirming flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are set based on the output data set in various processes. An output process (step X105) for performing drive control of actuators such as the lever solenoid 38f and the general-purpose solenoid 37c). When a signal for stopping the firing is output in step X5 of the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing the output process, and the firing permission signal is set to a state in which it can be set to a permitted state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the payout control device. At this time, no processing of the signal or the like is performed. The firing permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the game control device, and the second signal (the firing permission signal) indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the payout control device is also the payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device, and when both are permitted to fire, the game ball is configured to be ready to fire.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (Step X106) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (Step X107), and a random number update process 2 (Step X108) are performed. After that, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a, 39a to monitor whether there is a normal signal input, setting of prize balls, front frame and glass. A winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109) for monitoring errors such as opening of the frame and illegal winning of the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). The abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the first special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharging port switch 38e) in the first special variable winning device 38 is This is to exceed the number of game balls flowing into the first special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch 38a). When abnormal discharge is occurring, the abnormal discharge flag is set. If abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from proceeding.

  On the other hand, when abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), a start-up switch monitoring process (step X111) for monitoring winning of the start-up 1 switch 36a and the start-up 2 switch 37a. In the starting port switch monitoring process, various random numbers (eg, a big hit random number) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning port 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. Then, the special figure 1 game processing (step X112) for performing the processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) for performing the processing related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and the processing related to the general figure variable display game are performed. A segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 for performing a general-purpose game process (step X114) to drive a segment LED for displaying a special figure variable display game and displaying various information related to the game so as to display desired contents. An editing process (step X115) is performed.

  Next, a magnet fraud monitoring process for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step X116), and a process for checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality Fraudulent monitoring processing (step X117), which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step X118), and whether abnormal discharge has occurred Abnormal discharge monitoring processing (step X119). Further, an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer (step X120) and a performance display monitor control process for controlling the performance display monitor 153 (step X121) are performed, and the timer interrupt process is completed. I do.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by the interrupt return. Automatically (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Note that, depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Probability setting change / confirmation processing]
FIG. 12 shows the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this probability setting change / confirmation process, first, it is determined whether the value of the region for the probability setting value in the RWM is within a normal range (0 to 5 in the present embodiment) (step X131).
If the value of the region for the probability setting value in the RWM is within the normal range (step X131; Y), the probability setting corresponding to the value of the region for the probability setting value in the RWM (current probability setting value) The value display data is set (step X132), and the probability set value display data is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X134). As a result, the performance display device 153 performs the display as shown in FIGS.
On the other hand, when the value of the region for the probability set value in the RWM is not within the normal range (step X131; N), the light-off data is set as the probability set value display data (step X133), and the probability set value display is performed. The data is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (Step X134). Thus, a display as shown in FIG. 13G is performed on the performance display device 153.

As shown in FIG. 13, the performance display device 153 is composed of four 7-segment displays (seven-segment display) arranged side by side. During the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode, of the four 7-segment displays, the rightmost 7-segment display indicates the current probability set value, and the remaining 7-segment display indicates “SET”. "".
More specifically, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “0”, the current probability setting value is “setting 1”, and as shown in FIG. When “1” is displayed on the segment display and the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “1”, the current probability setting value is “setting 2”. As shown in the figure, “2” is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display, and if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “2”, the current probability setting value is “Setting 3”. As shown in FIG. 13C, “3” is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display, and when the value of the probability set value area in the RWM is “3”, the current probability set value is “set”. 13 ”,“ 4 ”is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13D, and the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is“ 4 ”. , The current probability setting value is “setting 5”, so “5” is displayed on the right-most 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13 (e), and the probability setting value area in the RWM is displayed. Is "5", the current probability setting value is "setting 6", so "6" is displayed on the right-most 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13 (f). When the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is out of the normal range (abnormal value), the right-most 7-segment display is turned off as shown in FIG.
For example, if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “0”, the probability setting value display data is “1” in the first digit, “T” in the second digit, and “T” in the third digit. Probability set value display data instructing to display “E” and “S” in the fourth digit is output to the fifth driver 138e.

Next, if the security signal control timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step X135). Note that the initial value of the security signal control timer is set in step X31 of the main process, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to “0”.
Next, on data of the security signal is output and off data of signals other than the security signal is output (step X136). In step X136, security data ON data is output regardless of whether the security signal control timer has expired. Therefore, the security signal is continuously output during the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode (while the probability setting change flag or the probability setting confirmation flag is set).

  Next, it is determined whether the probability setting change flag is set (step X137). If the probability setting change flag is not set (step X137; N), that is, if the probability setting check flag is set. Ends the probability setting change / confirmation process. On the other hand, when the probability setting change flag is set (step X137; Y), the probability setting change / confirmation process being executed is the probability setting change / confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after the game machine 10 is powered on. It is determined whether the process is a confirmation process (step X138).

  If it is the probability setting change / confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after turning on the power (step X138; Y), the probability setting change / confirmation process ends. On the other hand, if it is not the probability setting change / confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on (step X138; N), it is determined whether there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139). In step X139, when an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is detected in the immediately preceding input processing (step X103), it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112. If there is no input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; N), the probability setting change / confirmation process ends.

On the other hand, when there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; Y), that is, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is newly operated, the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is set to 0 to 0. +1 is updated in the range of 5 (step X140), and the probability setting change / confirmation process ends. The value updated in step X140 (the updated probability setting value) is displayed on the performance display device 153 by the next probability setting change / confirmation process.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, “setting 1” to “setting 6” are set for three types of probability values (a probability value in a low probability state and a probability value in a high probability state). However, for example, “setting 1” to “setting 3” may be assigned to three types of probability values (a probability value in a low probability state and a probability value in a high probability state). In this case, in step X140, the value of the region for the probability set value of the RWM is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 2.

By operating the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, it is possible to shift to the probability set value change mode, and to operate the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability set value change mode. Can change the probability setting value.
Since only the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is possible, it is not possible to distinguish between the operation for shifting to the probability set value change mode and the change operation for changing the probability set value. Therefore, even if the transition operation (the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability setting value change mode) continues during the probability setting value change mode, that is, the RAM initialization switch When the button 112 is kept pressed, the probability setting value is updated (changed) according to the operation even though the operation is a transition operation.

  Specifically, in the input processing of the timer interrupt processing (step X103), the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the previous input processing is off, and the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the current input processing is off. When the state is the ON state, an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is detected. In the input process (step X103) in the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on, the input process immediately before the power is turned off is the previous input process, and the input process immediately after the power is turned on is the current input process. The state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the processing is likely to be in the off state. That is, if the transition operation is continued even in the probability set value change mode, an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is input in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on (step X103). ) Is likely to be detected. Therefore, in this case, if the processing of steps X139 and 140 is performed in the probability setting change / confirmation processing in the first timer interrupt processing after the power is turned on, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 based on the shift operation. The inconvenience that the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is updated may occur.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to avoid such inconvenience, the processing of step X138 is performed, and the processing of steps X139 and X140 is not performed in the probability setting change / confirmation processing in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on. It shall be. As a result, regarding the update (change) of the probability set value, the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that has been continued since the power was turned on (that is, the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the shift to the probability set value change mode). ), The input signal (rising edge) based on the operation (2) is ignored, so that unintended updating can be prevented.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is the first gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. An operation unit (setting key operation unit), a second operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112), and storage means for storing one probability setting value among a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values used for a game lottery are assigned. (Game control device 100 (RAM 111C)) and a mode for shifting to a probability set value change mode in which the probability set value can be changed in response to the operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. In response to the operation of the second operation unit in the probability setting value change mode, the transition setting means (game control device 100) and the probability setting value stored in the storage means (the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM). Change) Setting change means (game control device 100), an operation of the second operation unit for shifting to the probability set value change mode (shift operation), and an operation of the second operation unit for changing the probability set value (Change operation) is the same operation (press operation in the case of the present embodiment), and the setting change unit continues even when the gaming machine is powered on even during the probability set value change mode. It is configured not to respond to the operation of the two operation units.
Therefore, if the operation (transition operation) of the second operation unit performed when the power of the gaming machine is turned on is continued even after the transition to the probability setting value change mode, the probability setting value is not changed during that time, so that it is not intended. It is possible to prevent a change in the probability set value.

[Start port switch monitoring processing]
FIG. 14 shows a start-up switch monitoring process (step X111) in the timer interrupt process described above. In this starting port switch monitoring process, first, a starting port 1 (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquiring process (step X492) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is start opening winning information set when the jackpot random number is obtained based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 in the hard random number obtaining process (step X493).

If the information on the presence of the start opening winning has not been set based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. In this case, the information on no winning at the start opening is set.
On the other hand, if the information on the presence of the start opening winning is set based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether the special figure low probability & no time saving is being performed (in the normal game state). (Step X494). Then, when the special figure low probability and no time saving are being performed (step X494; Y), the process proceeds to step X497. If the special figure low probability and the time saving are not in progress (step X494; N), a right-turn instruction notification command is prepared (step X495), and the effect command setting processing (step X496) is performed.

  The effect control device 300 performs right-handed instruction notification for instructing the player to perform right-handed by display or sound based on receiving the right-handed instruction notification command. In the specific game state or the special game state, the right-handed player is more advantageous for the player, and the player does not win if the player is left-handed. When a winning is detected, a right-handed instruction is notified.

  Then, a table for setting the information of suspension by the starting port 1 is prepared (step X497), and the common process for the special figure starting port switch (step X498) is performed. Next, a winning monitoring table is prepared for the starting port 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X499), a hard random number obtaining process (step X500) is performed, and a big hit random number is obtained based on the winning of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is a start-up winning information set in this case (step X501).

If the winning entry winning information is not set based on the winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended. In this case, the information on no winning at the start opening is set.
On the other hand, if the start-up winning information is set based on the winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), it is determined whether the pudden (normal variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is operated to be in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step X502). If the normal power is operating (step X502; Y), the process proceeds to step X504. Transition. On the other hand, if the ordinary telephone is not in operation (step X502; N), it is determined whether or not the unauthorized unauthorized transmission is occurring (step X503).

  In the determination as to whether or not a fraudulent fraud has occurred, it is determined that fraud has occurred when the number of frauds won in the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5). In the normal variable winning device 37, a game ball cannot be won in a closed state, and a game ball can be won only in an open state. Therefore, when a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or injustice has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. Then, when the counted number of illegal winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  In the case where the illegal use of the ordinary telephone is occurring (step X503; Y), the start-up switch monitoring process ends. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more. In addition, in the case where the illegal operation of the ordinary telephone is not occurring (step X503; N), a table for setting the information of the holding by the starting port 2 is prepared (step X504), and the common processing for the special figure starting port switch (step X505) is performed. Then, the start-up switch monitoring process ends.

[Tokuzu start port switch common processing]
FIG. 15 shows the special-process starting port switch common processing (steps X498 and X505) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring processing. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the starting port 1 switch 36a or the starting port 2 switch 37a.

In the special process starting port switch common processing, first, information on the number of winnings to the monitoring target starting port switch of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is transmitted to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The starting port signal output number, which is the number of times the signal is output, is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output number overflows (step X523).
If the output count does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the start signal output count area of the RWM (step X524), and the special figure hold (start) corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is started. It is determined whether or not the number of stored), that is, the number of special figure reservations (starting storage) to be updated is less than the upper limit (here, 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of times of output overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of outputs can be stored up to 255, but if the number of outputs is stored up to the upper limit, the value is updated to +1 and loops to 0, so that the updated value is not saved.

  Then, if the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. On the other hand, if the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) is updated by +1. (Step X526), the target starting port winning flag is saved (Step X527). Next, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure reservations is calculated (step X528), and the big random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process is saved in the big random number storage area of the RWM. (Step X529).

Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, a falling lottery random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and is saved in a falling lottery random number storage area of the RWM (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is to the starting opening 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X534). If the winning is not to the starting opening 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, when the winning is to the starting opening 2 (step X534; Y), a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step X535) and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X536). .

Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step X537), and a special figure reservation information determination process (step X538) as a pre-read process is performed. Next, a start port switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step X539), an effect command setting process (step X540) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning port 36, and stores the predetermined random number as a first starting memory to a predetermined upper limit number. A start storage means is provided. Further, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable prize device 37, and stores the predetermined random number as a second startup memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. (2) A starting storage means is provided.

[Special figure pending information judgment processing]
FIGS. 16 and 17 show the special figure hold information determination processing (step X538) in the above-described special figure starting port switch common processing. The special figure suspension information determination processing is a look-ahead processing for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  In this special figure reservation information determination processing, first, it is determined whether a big hit is being performed (during the first special game state) (step X541), and if it is a big hit (step X541; Y), the special figure reservation information determination is performed. The processing ends. On the other hand, if it is not during the big hit (step X541; N), the starting port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is checked to win the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36). Is determined (step X542).

  If it is a winning in the starting opening 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 to perform prefetching. On the other hand, if it is not a prize to the starting opening 1 (step X542; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure low probability & no time reduction (during normal game state) (step X543). If the special figure low probability & no time saving is being performed (step X543; Y), the special figure suspension information determination processing ends. That is, when the game is in the normal gaming state, a long variation (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, the prefetch is not performed. On the other hand, when the special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step X543; N), it is determined whether the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544).

  If it is not during the special figure high probability (step X544; N), the process proceeds to step X548. On the other hand, if the special figure high probability is in progress (step X544; Y), is the value of the drop lottery random number prepared in step X532 of the special figure starting port switch common processing within the range of the determination value of the fall winning? A determination is made (step X545). Next, a look-ahead falling lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), and effect command setting processing (step X547) is performed to prepare a low probability determination flag (step X548).

  Then, a pre-reading big hit determination process (step X549) for determining whether or not the big hit is a big hit based on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value (big hit low probability judgment value). If the result of the determination is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step X551), and prepared in step X530 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stopped symbol information corresponding to the hit big symbol random number is acquired (step X552), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is not a jackpot (step X550; N), the starting port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting port switch common process is checked, and the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) is checked. Is determined (step X553).

  If it is not the winning in the starting opening 2 (step X553; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X558), and the process proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, when the winning is to the starting opening 2 (step X553; Y), a small hit determination process (step X554) for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value to determine whether the small hit is a small hit. I do. If the result of the determination is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is obtained (step X557), and the flow proceeds to step X559. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step X555; N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step X558), and the stop symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557, or set in step X558. The stopped symbol information is saved in the symbol information area (step X559).

After that, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X560), and effect command setting processing (step X561) is performed.
Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and a pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X563) is performed to determine whether or not the big-hit random value matches the big-hit determination value (the big-hit high-probability determination value). I do. If the result of the determination is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step X565), and the process proceeds to step X530 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step S566 is acquired (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is not a jackpot (step X564; N), the starting port winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting port switch common process is checked, and the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) is checked. (Step X567).

  If it is not the winning opening 2 (step X567; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the winning is to the starting opening 2 (step X567; Y), a small hit determination process for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value to determine whether the small hit is a small hit (step X568). I do. If the result of the determination is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and the small hit symbol prepared in step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is obtained (step X571), and the flow proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the result of the determination is not a small hit (step X569; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X572), and it is determined whether the special figure high probability is in progress (step X573).

  If it is not during the special figure high probability (step X573; N), the process proceeds to step X575. On the other hand, if the special symbol is high probability (step X573; Y), the stop symbol information obtained in step X566 or X571 is stored in the symbol information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in step X559, or The stop symbol information set by the above is overwritten and saved (step X574). The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for, for example, pre-reading of a variation pattern.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step X575), and effect command setting processing (step X576) is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, each time the special figure suspension information determination process is performed, the result determined by the large hit low probability determination value and the result determined by the large hit high probability determination value are transmitted to the effect control device 300. Is done.
Next, special figure information setting processing (step X577) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting processing for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game (step X578). I do.
Then, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step X579), and effect command setting processing (step X580) is performed to determine the special figure pending information. The processing ends. The special figure information setting processing in step X577 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing in step X578 are the same as the processing executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary processing.

  With the above processing, the look-ahead fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target, and the look-ahead stop including the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target A symbol command and a look-ahead variation pattern command including information on a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. Thereby, the result-related information corresponding to the starting memory (whether the vehicle falls down (whether the big hit probability state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability state)) or not, whether it is a big hit or a small hit, , The type of variation pattern) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and is displayed on the display device 41 in particular. It is possible to notify the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure variable display game by changing the decoration special figure start storage display to be performed.

  That is, the game control device 100 forms a determination unit that can determine the result of the fluctuation display game and the fluctuation mode information before the start of the fluctuation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage unit. In addition, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start memory in the start storage unit before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). A pre-determination means is provided. In addition, the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the start winning where the start memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Prefetch big hit determination processing]
FIG. 18 shows the pre-reading jackpot determination process (steps X549 and X563) in the above-described special figure suspension information determination process. In the pre-reading jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step X581), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step X582). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a plurality of successive values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot determination value and is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot determination value. Is determined to be a big hit.

If the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; Y), that is, if it is not a big hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the player has lost the lottery of the big hit.
On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step X582; N), it is determined whether the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (step X583). If the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (step X583; Y), an upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), and the value of the target jackpot random number is It is determined whether the value is larger than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, if the judgment flag is not the high probability judgment flag (step X583; N), that is, if it is the low probability judgment flag, the upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), It is determined whether the value of the target big random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

  If the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; Y), that is, if the big hit is not a big hit, an outlier is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; N), that is, if it is a big hit, a big hit is set as the judgment result (step X588), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing ends.

[Special figure 1 game processing]
FIG. 19 shows the special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the timer interrupt process described above. In the special figure 1 game process, the control of the entire processing relating to the special figure 1 variable display game and the setting of the display of the special figure 1 are performed. In the special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether a special figure 1 interruption flag that is set when the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted is set (step Y100). The special figure 1 variable display game is executed when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes the second special result (small hit) during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the second special game state is executed. , During the execution of the second special game state.

  If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y100; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variable display game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step Y101 and the subsequent special figure 1 variable display is performed. Performs processing related to the game. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 interruption flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, if the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted, the processing related to the special figure 1 variable display game in steps Y101 to Y115 is performed. No, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, during the suspension of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 1 variable display game does not proceed (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variable display continues.

  In the process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, a special game state executed based on whether the special figure 2 is in a big hit / small hit, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit or a small hit It is determined whether it is in the middle (step Y101). If the big hit / small hit in the special map 2 is being performed (step Y101; Y), the process proceeds to step Y104. On the other hand, when it is not during the big hit / small hit in the special map 2 (step Y101; N), a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y102) and a specific area switch monitoring process (step Y103) are performed.

In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the special winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 is performed. In order to monitor and set a special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on winning in the special winning opening, or to close the special winning opening when a specified number of winnings have been made in the special winning opening. Is performed. In the special figure 1 game processing, the special winning state switch monitoring processing is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game becoming a big hit. For a special game state that is executed based on a big hit or a small hit, a special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in a special figure 2 game process described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the identification is performed based on the inflow of the game ball to the specific area (probability operation area). A process of setting an area passage flag is performed. Processing for generating a special game state is performed based on the setting of the specific area passage flag.

  Next, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y104), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105). If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y116. If the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, if the time is up or the time has already expired, the process branches to the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. A special figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in a register (step Y106). Then, by using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number is obtained (step Y107), and a subroutine call based on the special figure 1 game processing number is performed (step Y108).

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is “0”, the start of the change of the special figure 1 variable display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of the change of the special figure 1 variable display game, the setting of the effect, and the special setting are performed. FIG. 1 Special figure 1 ordinary processing (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing the processing during fluctuation is performed.
If the special figure 1 game processing number is “1” in step Y108, the special figure for setting the stop display time of the special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure 1 display is performed. The process during one fluctuation (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the big hit type and the setting of each big hit type The special figure 1 displaying process (step Y111) for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the process during the fanfare / interval, and the like is performed.

If the special figure 1 game processing number is “3” in step Y108, the setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, the update of the opening number, the setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening processing, and the like are performed. The processing of the fanfare / interval to be performed (step Y112) is performed.
If the special figure 1 game processing number is “4” in step Y108, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the last round, while an ending command is set if the big hit round is the last round. A special winning opening opening process (step Y113) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the last round, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining ball in the special winning opening or the special figure 1 A special winning opening remaining ball process (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end process is performed.
If the special figure 1 game processing number is “6” in step Y108, the special figure 1 big hit end processing (step Y115) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 ordinary processing (step Y109) I do.

  After that, a special figure 1 change control table for controlling the change of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (step Y116), and a pattern change control process (step Y117) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed, and the lever solenoid is operated. A lever solenoid control process (step Y118) for controlling the operation at 38f is performed, and the special figure 1 game process ends. The special figure 1 game process performs a series of execution control for the first variable display game (the special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special figure 2 game processing]
FIGS. 20 and 21 show the special figure 2 game process (step X113) in the timer interrupt process described above. In the special figure 2 game process, the control of the entire processing relating to the special figure 2 variable display game and the setting of the display of the special figure 2 are performed. The special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-described special figure 1 game processing for the special figure 2.

  In the special figure 2 game process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is in the big hit, that is, whether the special figure 1 variable display game is in the special game state executed based on the big hit (step Y131). Then, when the big hit of the special map 1 is in progress (step Y131; Y), the process proceeds to step Y134. When the big hit of the special figure 1 is not in progress (step Y131; N), a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) is performed, and a specific area switch monitoring process (step Y133) is performed.

In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the special winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 is performed. In order to monitor and set a special winning opening count command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on winning in the special winning opening, or to close the special winning opening when a specified number of winnings have been made in the special winning opening. Is performed. In the special figure 2 game process, a special winning state switch monitoring process is performed for a special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit. For the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the special winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 1 game process described above.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the identification is performed based on the inflow of the game ball to the specific area (probability operation area). A process of setting an area passage flag is performed. Processing for generating a special game state is performed based on the setting of the specific area passage flag.

  Next, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, −1 is updated (step Y134), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135). If the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. If the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, if the time has expired or the time has already expired, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. Is determined (step Y136).

If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y136; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y137), and the length is stored in the special figure 2 game processing timer area. The change timer value (for example, 60000 ms) is saved (step Y138), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent a player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variable display game in which the small hit occurrence probability is high in the normal game state, the change time of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal game state is very long. (For example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at once even if an upper limit is set as the timer initial value. Therefore, the variation time is measured by a plurality of times using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times that the specified time (for example, 60000 ms) is measured.

  If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the processing corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number is stored in the register. It is set (step Y139). Then, by using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number is obtained (step Y140), and a subroutine call based on the special figure 2 game processing number is performed (step Y141).

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “0” in step Y141, the start of the change of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the setting of the start of the change of the special figure 2 variable display game, the effect setting, the special figure 2 FIG. 2 Special processing for ordinary processing (step Y142) for setting information necessary for performing the processing during fluctuation is performed.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is “1” in step Y141, the special figure for setting the stop display time of the special figure 2 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure 2 display is performed. A process during two fluctuations (step Y143) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the big hit type, The special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the process during the fanfare / interval, and the like is performed.

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “3” in step Y141, setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, updating of the number of opening times, setting of information necessary for performing the special winning opening processing, and the like are performed. The processing of the fanfare / interval to be performed (step Y145) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the last round, and an ending command is set if the big hit round is the last round. A special winning opening process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is “5”, if the big hit round is the last round, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining ball in the special winning opening or the special figure 2 A special winning opening remaining ball process (step Y147) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end process is performed.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is "6" in step Y141, the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 ordinary processing (step Y108) I do.

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “7” in step Y141, the opening time / opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the small hitting middle processing are performed. In the small hit fanfare processing (step Y149) for setting information necessary for the operation, etc., is performed.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is “8” in step Y141, the small hitting middle processing (step Y150) for setting the ending command and setting the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. Do.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is “9”, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining sphere winning in the big winning opening during the small hitting processing, or the processing for ending the small hitting A small hit remaining sphere process (step Y151) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is "10" in step Y141, special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y152) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

  After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (step Y153), and a pattern fluctuation control process (step Y154) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid is operated. A lever solenoid control process (step Y155) for controlling the operation at 38f is performed, and the special figure 2 game process ends. The special figure 2 game process performs a series of execution control for the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The above-described special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-described special figure 1 game processing for the special figure 2. In the following description, the special figure 1 game processing and the special figure 2 game processing will be described. The corresponding processes will be described in parallel.

[Special Figure 1 Normal Processing]
FIG. 22 shows the special figure 1 ordinary processing (step Y109) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing. In the special map 1 usual processing, first, it is determined whether the change of the special map 1 can be started (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 can start changing in this determination means that the state is not from the stop of the change of the special figure 2 change display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, to the end of the special game state. It should be noted that, while the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed or the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game is in a state in which the change cannot be started, in this case, the special figure 1 is not in the normal processing. Here, this need not be determined.

If the special figure 1 cannot be changed (step Y201; N), "0" is set as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y <b> 217), the special map 1 ordinary processing ends. In addition, when the variation of the special figure 1 can be started (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handing instruction has been notified, that is, whether the left-handing instruction notification flag has been set (step Y202).
If the left-handing instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. If the left-turn instruction has not been notified (step Y202; N), a left-turn instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), an effect command setting process (step Y204) is performed, and the left-turn instruction notification flag is set. (Step Y205). The left-turn instruction notification flag is cleared when the specific game state ends, so that the left-turn instruction notification is performed when shifting to the normal game state.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of reserved special figure 1 is 0 (step Y206). If the number of reserved special figure 1 is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. When the number of reserved special figure 1 is not 0 (step Y206; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and effect command setting processing (step Y208) is performed. . Thereafter, a special figure 1 change start process (step Y209) for setting information on the special figure 1 change display game is performed, and a decoration special figure 1 reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is prepared (step Y210). ), And effect command setting processing (step Y211). At the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (step Y210), the special figure 1 reservation number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the current special figure 1 reservation is not performed. A reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number obtained by subtracting -1 from the number is prepared. Thereafter, a remaining game number command corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y212), and effect command setting processing (step Y213) is performed.

  Next, the special figure status change area is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y214). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure change display game, and any one of 0 to 5 is set. The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed, the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 variable display game is executed, The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. The special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are executed, and the special figure status 4 is a first special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit. The special figure status 5 indicates a second special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit. Here, since the special figure 1 change display game is started, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. Thereafter, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting processing (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 ordinary processing ends.

[Special Figure 2 Normal Processing]
FIG. 23 shows the special figure 2 ordinary processing (step Y142) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing. In the special map 2 usual processing, first, it is determined whether the change of the special map 2 can be started (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 can start to change in this determination means that the state is not from the stop of the change of the special figure 1 change display game, which is a big hit, to the end of the special game state. It should be noted that, while the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game cannot be changed, the special figure 2 is in a state where the normal processing is not executed. Here, this need not be determined.

  If the special figure 2 cannot be changed (step Y221; N), “0” is set as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area. (Step Y239), Tokuzu 2 usual processing ends. In addition, when the special figure 2 can start to change (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved special figure 2 is 0 (step Y222).

  If the number of reserved special figure 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and effect command setting processing (step Y224) is performed. . Thereafter, a special figure 2 change start process (step Y225) for setting information relating to the special figure 2 change display game is performed, and a decoration special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step Y226). ), And effect command setting processing (step Y227). At the time of performing the process of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (step Y226), the special figure 2 reservation number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the current special figure 2 reservation is not performed. A reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved number obtained by subtracting -1 from the number is prepared. Thereafter, a remaining game number command corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y228), and effect command setting processing (step Y229) is performed.

  Next, the state of the special figure 2 being changed is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y230). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status. Thereafter, the special figure 2 changing processing transition setting processing (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 ordinary processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved special figure 2 is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether the number of reserved special figure 1 is 0 (step Y232). Then, if the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is changing (step Y233). If the special figure 1 is not changing (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y234). If not (step Y234; N), the customer waiting demo is not started. Performs processing related to state setting. Also, if the special figure 1 reservation number is not 0 (step Y232; N), if the special figure 1 is changing (step Y233; Y) or if the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y234; Y). Shifts to step Y238.

  In the process related to the setting of the customer waiting state, first, a customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step Y235), and a customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236). A command setting process (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it becomes possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

  Further, if the effect control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the effect control device 300 without the backup function loses the information of the game state, so that an appropriate effect cannot be performed. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, from the reception of this command, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state, and to transmit the probability information command based on the change of the game state. It is possible to return to the effect according to the gaming state earlier than waiting.

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

  Further, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command every time the special figure fluctuation display game is started, even if the production control device 300 is restarted, the production according to the game state is performed after receiving this command. Thus, it is possible to return to the effect corresponding to the game state earlier than waiting for the transmission of the probability information command based on the change of the game state. It should be noted that the customer waiting demonstration command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for enabling the effect to be returned to the effect according to the gaming state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special figure 1 change start processing]
FIG. 24A shows the special figure 1 change start processing (step Y209) in the above-described special figure 1 ordinary processing. The special figure 1 change start processing is a processing performed at the start of the special figure 1 change display game. In the special figure 1 change start processing, first, a special figure 1 information setting flag used for distribution of a change pattern in the special figure reservation information determination processing is set (step Y241). Next, a random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the RWM (step Y242), and the special figure 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y243), a falling lottery process (Step Y244) for performing a lottery to transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. Note that the reserved number 1 area is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure start storage having the earliest digestion order (here, the special figure 1 is the earliest).

  Next, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting outfall information or big hit information as result information of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. A symbol setting process (step Y246) is performed. Then, a special figure 1 information setting process (step Y247) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed to refer to various information related to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. A special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the above information is set, is prepared (step Y248).

  Thereafter, a special figure 1 change pattern setting process (step Y249) for setting a change pattern which is a change mode in the special figure 1 change display game is performed, and change start information setting for setting information of a change start of the special figure 1 change display game is performed. The processing (step Y250) is performed, and the time reduction fluctuation count updating processing (step Y251) is performed. Next, “1” for the special figure 1 changing process is set as the processing number (step Y252), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step Y253).

  Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y254), and a signal relating to the start of the change of the special figure 1 (for example, the special pattern 1 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). Thereafter, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), and the initial value of the blink control timer (the timer of the blink cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is stored in the special figure 1 blink control timer area (step Y256). Here, 100 ms is saved (step Y257), and the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 1 change (step Y258), and special figure 1 change start processing is performed. To end.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 24B shows the special figure 2 change start processing (step Y225) in the above-described special figure 2 ordinary processing. The special figure 2 change start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 change display game. In the special figure 2 change start processing, first, a special figure 2 information setting flag used for distribution of a change pattern in the special figure reservation information determination processing is set (step Y261). Next, a random number is loaded from the special figure 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for reserved number 1) of the RWM and prepared (step Y262), and the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0. (Step Y263), a falling lottery process (Step Y264) for performing a lottery transition from the high probability state to the low probability state is performed. The reserved number 1 area is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure start storage with the earliest digestion order (here, the first of the special figures 2).

  Next, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting miss information, big hit information or small hit information as result information of the special figure 2 variable display game is performed, and the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) is set. Special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing (step Y266) is performed. Then, a special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed to refer to various information related to setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Is prepared (step Y268).

  After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y269) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and fluctuation start information setting for setting information of a fluctuation start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed. The processing (step Y270) is performed, and the time reduction change start update processing (step Y271) is performed. Next, "1" relating to the special figure 2 changing process is set as the process number (step Y272), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step Y273).

  Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal related to the start of the change of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). Thereafter, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), and the initial value of the blink control timer (the timer of the blink cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is stored in the special figure 2 blink control timer area (step Y276). Here, 100 ms is saved (step Y277), and the initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 2 change (step Y278), and special figure 2 change start processing is performed. To end.

  In the above-described special figure 1 change start processing and special figure 2 change start processing, when a change pattern of the special figure change display game is selected, information on the set probability set value may be referred to. Thus, 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 changing the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[Fall lottery process]
FIG. 25 shows a falling lottery process (steps Y244 and Y264) performed in the special figure 1 change start processing and the special figure 2 change start processing. In the falling lottery process, first, it is determined whether the special figure high probability is being performed (step Y581). If the special figure high probability is not being performed (step Y581; N), the falling lottery processing is ended. If the special figure high probability is in progress (step Y581; Y), it is determined whether the value of the target falling lottery random number is less than the falling lottery lower limit determination value (step Y582). Note that winning in the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling lottery determination value. The falling lottery determination value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the falling lottery determination value, which is the lower limit value of the falling lottery determination value, and is the upper limit value of the falling lottery determination value. If the value is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value, it is determined that the lottery has been won.

If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the falling lottery lower limit determination value (step Y582; Y), that is, if the falling lottery has not been won, the falling lottery process ends. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, if the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than the falling lottery lower limit determination value (step Y582; N), it is determined whether the value of the target falling lottery random number is larger than the falling lottery upper limit determination value (step Y583).
If the value of the falling lottery random number is larger than the falling lottery upper limit determination value (step Y583; Y), that is, if the falling lottery has not been won, the falling lottery process ends. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, when the value of the falling lottery random number is not larger than the falling lottery upper limit determination value (Step X583; N), that is, when the falling lottery is won, processing for shifting to the low probability state is performed.

In the process for shifting to the low probability state, first, a signal relating to the high probability end is saved in the external information output data area (step Y584). Here, two big hit signals are set to ON, and four big hit signals are set to OFF. Next, a signal relating to the end of the high probability & time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y585). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is set to OFF, the special symbol 1 change time reduction state signal is set to OFF, and the special symbol 2 change time reduction state signal is set to OFF.
Then, the signal related to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y586), and the number without time saving is saved in the gaming state display number area (step Y587). Thereafter, the special figure low probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y588), and the falling lottery process ends. As a result, the state becomes the low probability state and the state without the ordinary power support, and the state shifts to the normal game state. In addition, the information of the end of the high probability state and the end of the general-purpose support is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 performs processing such as change of the effect mode based on the information.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 26A shows the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) in the above-described special figure 1 change start process. In the big hit flag 1 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step Y281). Next, a jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for reserved number 1) of the RWM and prepared (step Y282), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y282). Step Y283).

  After that, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 which is the result of the big hit determination of the running special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit (step Y284), and if it is a big hit (step Y284; Y), the big hit flag 1 is set. The process ends. In other words, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are not made a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y284; N), a big hit determination process (step Y285) is performed to determine whether or not the obtained big hit random value matches the big hit determination value.

  If the result of the big hit determination process (step Y285) is a big hit (step Y286; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area where the missed information was saved in step Y281 (step Y285). Y287), the big hit flag 1 setting process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination process (step Y285) is not a jackpot (step Y286; N), the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 26B shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) in the above-described special figure 2 change start process. In the big hit flag 2 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, a jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for reserved number 1) of the RWM and prepared (step Y293), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y293). Step Y294).

Thereafter, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 as a result of the big hit determination of the running special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (step Y295). I do. In other words, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are not made a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y295; N), a big hit determination process (step Y296) is performed to determine whether or not the obtained big hit random value matches the big hit determination value.
If the result of the jackpot determination process (step Y296) is a jackpot (step Y297; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 2 area in which the loss information was saved in step Y292 (step Y292). Y298), the big hit flag 2 setting process ends.

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is not a big hit (step Y297; N), it is determined whether or not the obtained big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value to determine whether or not the small hit is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step Y299) is performed.
If the result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is a small hit (step Y300; Y), the small hit information is overwritten in the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information has been saved in step Y291. Save (step Y301), and terminate the big hit flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, if the result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is not a small hit (step Y300; N), the big hit flag 2 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area and the small hit flag 2 area.

[Big hit determination process]
FIG. 27 shows the big hit determination processing (steps Y285 and Y296) in the big hit flag 1 setting processing and the big hit flag 2 setting processing described above. In the big hit determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the big hit determination value is set (step Y311), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a plurality of successive values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot determination value and is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot determination value. Is determined to be a big hit.

  If the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step Y312; Y), that is, if it is not a big hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y317), and the big hit judgment processing ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the player has lost the lottery of the big hit. On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312; N), it is determined whether the special figure high probability is being performed (step Y313).

  When the special figure is in the high probability (step Y313; Y), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step Y314), and the value of the target jackpot random number is set to the upper limit. It is determined whether the value is larger than the determination value (step Y316). If the special figure high probability is not present (step Y313; N), an upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step Y315), and the value of the target big hit random number is determined as the upper limit determination. It is determined whether the value is larger than the value (step Y316).

  If the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step Y316; Y), that is, if it is not a big hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y317), and the big hit judgment processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step Y316; N), that is, if it is a big hit, a big hit is set as a judgment result (step Y318), and the big hit judgment processing ends.

[Small hit determination processing]
FIG. 28 shows the small hit determination process (step Y299) in the above-described big hit flag 2 setting process. In this small hit determination process, first, it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321). It is to be noted that the small hit means that the big hit random number (the same random number as the big hit determination) matches the small hit determination value. The small hit determination value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or greater than the lower limit determination value which is the lower limit value of the small hit determination value and is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value which is the upper limit value of the small hit determination value. In some cases, a small hit is determined. Also, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value do not overlap.

  If the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step Y321; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y323), and the small hit judgment processing ends. It should be noted that the loss as a result of the determination indicates that the lottery has been lost. If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321; N), it is determined whether the target big hit random number value is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step Y322).

  If the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y323), and the small hit judgment processing ends. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the judgment result (step Y324), and the small hit judgment processing is performed. finish.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing]
FIG. 29 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing (step Y246) in the above-described special figure 1 change start processing. In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331), and if it is a big hit (step Y331; Y), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (the number of reservations 1) ) Is loaded with a jackpot symbol random number (step Y332). Next, the special figure 1 big hit symbol table is set (step Y333), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired, and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area (step Y334). The big hit type is selected by this process. The reason why the stop symbol of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area instead of the special figure 1 stop symbol area is when the special result is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. This is because the result may be forcibly changed to the result.

  After that, a special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y335), and a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol pattern area (step Y336). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special figure display (here, the special figure 1 display 51) and a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y337), the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained, and the special figure 1 round number is obtained. It saves in the upper limit value information area (step Y338), acquires the special winning opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number, saves it in the special figure 1 large winning opening information area (step Y339), and proceeds to step Y340. . These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special game state.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y331; N), the stop symbol number at the time of the loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area (step Y344), and the loss stop symbol pattern is stored in the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern area. Save (step Y345). Next, a decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared and saved in the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y340). Thereby, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure change display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y341) is performed. Thereby, the decorative special figure 1 command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y342), and the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y343). One stop symbol setting processing ends.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing]
FIG. 30 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing (step Y266) in the above-described special figure 2 change start processing. The special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is the same as the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process for the special symbol 2. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step Y361). ) Is loaded with a jackpot symbol random number (step Y362). Next, a special figure 2 big hit symbol table is set (step Y363), and a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stopped symbol save area (step Y364). The big hit type is selected by this process. Note that the stop symbol of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol evacuation area instead of the special figure 2 stop symbol area when the special result is derived in the special figure 1 variable display game. This is because the result may be forcibly changed to the result.

  After that, the special symbol 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y365), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y366). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special figure display (here, the special figure 2 display 52) and a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the time shortening determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y367), and the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained to obtain the special figure 2 round number. It saves in the upper limit value information area (step Y368), acquires the special winning opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number, saves it in the special figure 2 large winning opening information area (step Y369), and proceeds to step Y370. . These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special game state.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y361; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y375), and if it is a small hit (step Y375; Y), the special figure 2 small hit symbol random number The small hit symbol random number is loaded from the storage area (for the number of hold 1) (step Y376). Next, a special symbol 2 small hit symbol table is set (step Y377), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired, and saved in the special symbol 2 stopped symbol save area (step Y378). The small hit type is selected by this processing. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y379), and the process proceeds to step Y370.

  If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y375; N), the stop symbol number at the time of the loss is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol evacuation area (step Y380), and the non-stop symbol pattern is displayed. It saves in the 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y381). Next, a decorative special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared and saved in the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y370). Thereby, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure change display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y371) is performed. Thereby, the decorative special figure 2 command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y372), and the special hit 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y373). The small hit symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y374), and the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process ends.

  Through the above processing, information relating to the start of the special figure change display game is set. That is, based on the first start memory stored in the first start storage means, the game control device 100 displays the result of the first variable display game (the special figure 1 variable display game) and the variation mode information in the first variable display game. Is a first determining means that can be determined before the start of. Further, based on the second start storage stored in the second start storage means, the game control device 100 displays the result and the change mode information of the second change display game (the special figure 2 change display game) in the second change display game. A second determining means that can be determined before the start of. In addition, the game control device 100 constitutes a variation pattern determination unit that can determine a variation pattern of identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  From the above, the starting winning port 36 is disposed at a position where a game ball fired on one side of the game area 32 can win a prize, and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is a game ball fired on the other side of the game area 32. Is arranged at a position where a prize can be won, and the variation mode information of the variable display game includes information on a variable time capable of specifying an execution time of the variable display game, and is determined secondly in the normal state (normal game state). The variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the second variable display game by the means is longer than the variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the first variable display game by the first determining means. Become.

  Then, the information about the start of the special figure change display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined change pattern based on the reception of the information about the start of the special figure change display game. To set the detailed contents of the effect in the decoration special figure change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information on the number of storages to be started (the number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information on a stop symbol, and a variation of the special figure variation display game. A fluctuation command including information on a pattern is exemplified. By transmitting the decoration special figure command before the change command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a first variable display game execution control unit capable of controlling the execution of the first variable display game (the special figure 1 variable display game) based on the determination result of the first determination unit. . In addition, it can be said that the first variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the first variable display game from the whole of the special figure 1 game process.
Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a second variable display game execution control unit capable of controlling the execution of the second variable display game (the special figure 2 variable display game) based on the determination result of the second determining unit. . In addition, it can be said that the second variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the second variable display game from the whole of the special figure 2 game process.

  Further, the game control device 100 controls the result and the variation mode information of the first variable display game determined by the first determination unit and the result and the variation mode information of the second variable display game determined by the second determination unit as control information. The transmission means is capable of transmitting to the effect control means (effect control device 300). In addition, the game control device 100 starts measuring the variation time for each of the first variation display game and the second variation display game in response to the start of the variation display game, and when the measurement time elapses the variation time. It forms a measuring means for ending the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game.

  In the special figure 2 change display game in the normal game state, a long change is set with a very long change time. May be transmitted. In the case of a long fluctuation, it is sufficient to simply perform the fluctuation display, and it is not necessary to determine the effect in detail. Therefore, the effect control device 300 starts the fluctuation display based on receiving the command indicating the long fluctuation. The fluctuation time is managed only by the game control device 100, and a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the end of the fluctuation time, and the effect control device 300 stops the fluctuation display based on receiving the stop command. To do. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the effect control device 300.

[Special figure 1 information setting processing]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure 1 information setting processing (step Y247) in the above-described special figure 1 change start processing. In the special figure 1 information setting process, first, a variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y401), and the first half offset data and the second half offset data corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern are obtained (step Y402). It is determined whether the FIG. 1 big hit, that is, the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is a big hit stop symbol pattern (step Y403). If it is the special figure 1 big hit (step Y403; Y), the process proceeds to step Y405.

  If the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y403; N), the value is converted by adding the special figure 1 reserved number to the first half offset data (step Y404). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y405). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. The fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for allocating the first half fluctuation (the fluctuation mode until the start of the reach), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.

Thereafter, the latter half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y405), and the special figure 1 information setting processing ends. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. The fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing the latter fluctuation (the type of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
As described above, in the special figure 1 change display game, in the case of a loss, only the first half change pattern is determined in consideration of the special figure 1 hold number, and in the case of a big hit, the special figure 1 hold number is considered. The variation pattern is determined.

[Special figure 2 information setting processing]
FIG. 32 shows the special figure 2 information setting processing (step Y267) in the above-described special figure 2 change start processing. In this special figure 2 information setting processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure is low probability and no time saving is being performed (during a normal game state) (step Y421). If the special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step Y421; N), it is determined whether or not it is a time shortening final change (step Y427). Here, if the special figure 2 change display game to be started is the 100th (number of times of support) special figure change display game from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final change.

  If it is the time-shortened final variation (step Y427; Y), the process proceeds to step Y428. If the time variation is not the final variation (step Y427; N), a variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y423), and the first half offset data and the second half offset data corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern are acquired. (Step Y424), and proceeds to step Y425.

On the other hand, if the special figure low probability and no time saving are being performed (step Y421; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a high probability final fluctuation (step Y427). In this case, when the falling lottery for the special figure 2 change display game to be started is won, it is determined that the change is the high probability final change.
If it is the high-probability final variation (step Y427; Y), the first-half offset data and the second-half offset data for the final variation are set (step Y428), and the process proceeds to step Y425.
If it is not the high-probability final fluctuation (step Y427; N), it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y429). If the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step Y429; N), the first half offset data for the special figure 2 at low probability is set (step Y430), and the second half offset data for the special figure 2 length variation is set. Is set (Step Y432), and the routine goes to Step Y425.

  If it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y429; Y), the first half offset data for the special figure 2 big hit at low probability is set (step Y431), and the second half offset data for the special figure 2 length change is set. (Step Y432). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y425). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. The fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for allocating the first half fluctuation (the fluctuation mode until the start of the reach), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.

Thereafter, the latter half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y426), and the special figure 2 information setting processing ends. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. The fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing the latter fluctuation (the type of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
As described above, in the special figure 2 change display game, the change pattern is determined without considering the number of special figure 2 reservations.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting processing]
FIG. 33 shows the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting processing (step Y249) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. The change pattern is a first half change pattern that is a change mode from the start of the special figure change display game to the reach state, and a second half change pattern that is a change mode from the reach state to the end of the special figure change display game. The first half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group address table is set (step Y451), and an address of the second half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is obtained and prepared (step Y452). A variation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) in FIG. 1 to prepare it (step Y453).
Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is out, that is, the stop symbol pattern is a non-stop symbol pattern (step Y454). )I do. If the special figure 1 is not out of position (step Y454; N), a sorting process (step Y456) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the structure of the second-half change group table is different between the hit and non-hit types. More specifically, the hitting data has a 1-byte size, and the hitting data has a 2-byte size. The rate of occurrence per hit is lower than the rate of occurrence of losing, and even one byte is sufficient. Therefore, from the viewpoint of saving data capacity, the size of the hit is 1 byte. Therefore, at the time of hit, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used. In addition, the occurrence rate of misses is higher than the occurrence rate of hits, and the size of the misses is 2 bytes in order to enable more diverse effects.

  Then, the address of the second-half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is obtained and prepared (step Y457), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for reserved number 1) of FIG. (Step Y458). Next, a distribution process (step Y459) is performed, a second-half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained, and saved in the second-half variation number area (step Y460). By this processing, a second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half variation group table is set (step Y461), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the variation distribution information 1 and the determined second variation number (step Y462). Then, the address of the first-half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (step Y463), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for reserved number 1) of FIG. Prepare (step Y464).
Thereafter, a distribution process (step Y465) is performed, the first variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and saved in the first variation number area (step Y466), and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process is ended. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern for the entire period of the special figure 1 variation display game to be started from now is set.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting processing]
FIG. 34 shows the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting processing (step Y269) in the above-described special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process, first, a fluctuation group address table is set (step Y471), and the address of the second half fluctuation group table corresponding to the fluctuation distribution information 2 is obtained and prepared (step Y472). The variation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) in FIG. 2 to prepare it (step Y473).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is out, that is, the stop symbol pattern is a non-stop symbol pattern (step Y474). )I do. If the special figure 2 is not out of position (step Y474; N), a sorting process (step Y476) is performed.

  Then, the address of the second-half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared (step Y477), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for reserved number 1) of FIG. (Step Y478). Next, a distribution process (step Y479) is performed, a second-half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained, and saved in the second-half variation number area (step Y480). By this processing, a second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half variation group table is set (step Y481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the variation distribution information 1 and the determined second variation number (step Y482). Then, an address of the first-half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (step Y483), and the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for reserved number 1) of FIG. Prepare (step Y484).
Thereafter, a distribution process (step Y485) is performed, the first variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained and saved in the first variation number area (step Y486), and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process is ended. By this processing, the first half fluctuation pattern is set, and the fluctuation pattern for the entire period of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game to be started from now is set.

[Change start information setting process]
FIG. 35 shows the fluctuation start information setting processing (steps Y250 and Y270) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. In the change start information setting process, first, the random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is cleared (step Y551). Next, a first half fluctuation time value table is set (step Y552), and a first half fluctuation time value corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is obtained (step Y553). Further, a second half variation time value table is set (step Y554), and a second half variation time value corresponding to the second half variation number is obtained (step Y555). Then, the first half fluctuation time value and the second half fluctuation time value are added (step Y556), and the added value is saved in the target special figure game processing timer area (step Y557).

  In the special figure 2 change display game in the normal game state, a long change with a very long change time is set. The additional value in this case is the remaining time (time less than 60000 msec) excluding the time that can be measured using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times to perform the specified time (here, 60000 msec). Is calculated as

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558). If the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558; Y), the process proceeds to step Y562. If the information of the special figure 1 is not being set (step Y558; N), that is, if the information of the special figure 2 is being set, it is determined whether or not the long fluctuation of the special figure 2 is started (step Y559). The length variation is a variation pattern set when the special figure 2 variation display game is in the normal game state, and is determined by the number of the set variation pattern.

  If the long change of the special figure 2 is not started (step Y559; N), 0 is saved in the repetition count area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step Y560). If it is the start of the long change of the special figure 2 (step Y559; Y), 9 is saved in the repetition count area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step Y561).

  Thereafter, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (step Y562), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared (step Y563), and the effect command setting process (step Y564) is performed. Do. Next, the hold number of the target is updated by -1 (step Y566), the contents of the target random number storage area are shifted (step Y566), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step Y567), and the change start information is set. The process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the number of repetitions is set in the long variation of the special figure 2 in order to vary the time that is not sufficient with the 2-byte timer. In the change start information setting process, the timer of 60000 msec and the number of repetitions of 9 are saved as an addition result, and the timer is subtracted by the timer interrupt process. Set the seconds. As a result, the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation of the special figure 2 becomes 10 minutes (= 60000 msec × 10). Since the period of the timer interrupt is 4 ms, it can be set up to about 262 seconds in 2 bytes. However, in order to make it easy to understand, it can be represented by a multiplication of 60 seconds.

[Time reduction fluctuation count update processing]
FIG. 36 shows the time shortening change frequency update processing (steps Y251 and Y271) in the above-described special figure 1 change start processing and special figure 2 change start processing. In this time shortening change frequency update process, first, it is determined whether the special figure is in the high probability state (during the high probability state) (step Y571), and if the special figure is in the high probability state (step Y571; Y), the time is determined. The process of updating the number of times of shortened fluctuation is ended. If the special figure high probability is not in progress (step Y571; N), it is determined whether the special figure time reduction is in progress (step Y572). If the special figure time is not being cut (step Y572; N), the time shortening change frequency updating process is ended. If the special figure time is being reduced (step Y572; Y), the number of times of time reduction fluctuation is updated by -1 (step Y573), and it is determined whether or not the number of times of time reduction fluctuation is “0” (step Y574). .

If the number of times of the time reduction change is not “0” (step A754; N), the time reduction change number update processing is ended. If the number of times of the time shortening change becomes "0" (step Y574; Y), a signal relating to the end of the time saving (for example, two big hits are turned off) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y575). , A signal related to the end of the time saving state (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF, and the normal electric accessory 1 is extended open. The state signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y576).
Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step Y577), the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y578), and the general figure game mode flag area is saved. Then, the flag for saving the normal time saving time is saved (step Y579), and the processing for updating the number of times of reduced time is ended.

[Processing during special figure 1 fluctuation]
FIG. 37 shows the special figure 1 changing process (step Y110) in the above-described special figure 1 game process. In the special figure 1 changing process, first, the number of times of symbol determination output is updated by +1 (step Y621). Then, commands are loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure 1 command area (step Y622), and effect command setting processing (step Y623) is performed.

  Next, a decoration special figure 1 stop command is prepared (step Y624), and effect command setting processing (step Y625) is performed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stop may be forcibly stopped before the change time set at the start of the change, so that when stopping the change, a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. . Then, a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y626). In the present embodiment, for example, the display time is set to 600 ms in the case of a miss and 2000 ms in the case of a big hit.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is out of place, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is out of place (step Y627). If the special figure 1 is out of place (step Y627; Y), the flow shifts to step Y642. If the special figure 1 is not out of the way (step Y627; N), that is, if it is a big hit, it is determined whether the special figure 2 variable display game is also being executed (step Y628). Whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is running can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

  Then, when the special figure 2 change display game is not being executed (step Y628; Y), the flow shifts to step Y639. If the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step Y628; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 displaying process is in progress (step Y629). In other words, in this case, the running of the special figure 2 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the loss based on the fact that the special figure 1 variable display game has a big hit. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable display game has already completed the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not been completed, the forced stop is also performed.

  When the special figure 2 is being displayed (step Y639; Y), the flow shifts to step Y631. When the special figure 2 is not being displayed (step Y629; N), the number of times of outputting the symbol confirmation number is updated by +1 (step Y630), and the display time of the special figure 1 set as above is set as the display time of the special figure 2. A display time of display time + 4 ms is set (step Y631). By setting the display time of the special figure 1 plus the display time of 4 msec as the display time of the special figure 2, the display times of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 end at the same time. The display time is reset even when the special figure 2 variable display game is already being displayed, and a new display time is started. The resetting extends the time of the stop display, but may shorten it in some cases.

  Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y632), and the decorative special figure 2 lose symbol command is set and prepared (step Y633). Then, the design command is saved in the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y634), and effect command setting processing (step Y635) is performed. Thereafter, a decoration special figure 2 stop command is prepared (step Y636), an effect command setting process (step Y638) is performed, and a special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y638) is performed.

  Then, a command is loaded from the decorative special figure 1 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step Y639), and information is loaded from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area. (Step Y640), the information is loaded from the special figure 1 special winning opening information area and saved in the special winning opening information area (step Y641). After that, information is loaded from the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area, saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y642), and the special figure 1 display process transition setting processing 1 (step Y643) is performed. The displaying process ends.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation processing]
FIG. 38 shows the special figure 2 changing process (step Y143) in the above-described special figure 2 game process. In the special figure 2 changing process, first, the number of times of symbol determination output is updated by +1 (step Y651). Then, a command is loaded from the decoration special figure 2 command area to prepare it (step Y652), and effect command setting processing (step Y653) is performed.

  Next, a decoration special figure 2 stop command is prepared (step Y654), and effect command setting processing (step Y655) is performed. Then, a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y656). In the present embodiment, for example, the display time is set to 600 ms for a miss, 600 ms for a big hit, and 136 ms for a small hit.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is out of place, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is out of place (step Y657). If the special figure 2 is out of place (step Y657; Y), the flow shifts to step Y677. If the special figure 2 is not out of the way (step Y657; N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether the special figure 1 variable display game is also being executed (step Y658). Whether or not the special figure 1 change display game is running can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

  If the special figure 1 change display game is not being executed (step Y658; N), the flow shifts to step Y673. If the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step Y658; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 big hit is reached, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit (step Y659). ). If the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step Y659; N), that is, if the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, the special figure 1 game interruption flag is set (step Y670), and the decorative special figure 1 is interrupted. The command is prepared (step Y671), the effect command setting processing (step Y672) is performed, and the flow shifts to step Y673.

  In other words, in this case, the running of the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted based on the small figure winning of the special figure 2 variable display game. In addition, when the special figure 1 variable display game has already finished the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to interruption. The interrupted special figure 1 variable display game is restarted with the end of the special game state (second special game state) based on the small hit (second special result).

  On the other hand, if it is the special figure 2 big hit (step Y659; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is being displayed (step Y660). That is, this case is a case where the running special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of a loss based on the fact that the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a big hit. Note that the forced stop is also performed when the special figure 1 variable display game has already completed the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended.

  When the special figure 1 is being displayed (step Y660; Y), the process proceeds to step Y662. If the special figure 1 is not being displayed (step Y660; N), the number of times of outputting the symbol determination number is updated by +1 (step Y661), and the display time of the special figure 2 set above is set as the display time of the special figure 1. A display time of display time + 4 ms is set (step Y662). By setting the display time of the special figure 2 + the display time of the special figure 2 as the display time of the special figure 1, the display time of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be ended simultaneously. The display time is reset even when the special figure 1 variable display game is already being displayed, and a new display time is started. The resetting extends the time of the stop display, but may shorten it in some cases.

  Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y663), and the decorative special figure 1 off symbol command is set and prepared (step Y664). Then, the design command is saved in the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y665), and effect command setting processing (step Y666) is performed. Thereafter, a decoration special figure 1 stop command is prepared (step Y667), effect command setting processing (step Y668) is performed, and special figure 1 display processing transition setting processing 2 (step Y669) is performed.

  Then, a command is loaded from the decorative special figure 2 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step Y673), and it is a special figure 2 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit. A determination is made (step Y674). If it is a special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; Y), the flow shifts to step Y677. If it is not the special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; N), that is, if it is a big hit, information is loaded from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step Y674). Y675), the information is loaded from the special figure 2 winning opening opening information area and saved in the winning opening opening information area (step Y676). After that, the information is loaded from the special figure 2 stop symbol evacuation area and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y677), and the processing shift setting processing 1 during the special figure 2 display (step Y678) is performed. The displaying process ends.

[Processing while displaying special figure 1]
FIG. 39 shows the special figure 1 displaying process (step Y111) in the above-described special figure 1 game process. In the special figure 1 display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting processing in the special figure 1 change start processing is loaded (step Y751), and the big hit flag 1 area is cleared. (Step Y752). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, the loaded big hit flag 1 is big hit information (step Y753). If the special figure 1 is a big hit (step Y753; Y), the special figure 1 variable display game is performed. The test signal (for example, the condition device in-operation signal ON and the special symbol 1 signal ON) for the start of the big hit (Special figure 1 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y754).

Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the design command area to prepare it (step Y755), and effect command setting processing (step Y756) is performed. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y757), and effect command setting processing (step Y758) is performed.
Next, the special winning opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of a big hit in the special figure change display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y759). In the case of the present embodiment, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the state of the special winning opening information and the probability. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the state of the probability.

  Thereafter, a big hit fanfare time (for example, 100 msec) corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is set (step Y760), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y761). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y762) and saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y763). Further, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing (step Y764) is performed, and the special figure 1 displaying processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y753; N), that is, if the big hit flag 1 is outlier information, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability final change (step Y765). In step Y765; N), it is determined whether or not it is a time shortening final variation (step Y766). In this case, when a falling lottery for the running special figure 1 change display game is won, it is determined that the change is a high probability final change. Further, when the special figure 1 change display game being executed is the 100th (support number) special figure change display game from the end of the special game state, it is determined that the time reduction final change is to be performed.

  If it is not the high-probability final fluctuation (step Y765; N) or if it is not the time-reduction final fluctuation (step Y766; N), the process proceeds to step Y774. If it is a high-probability final fluctuation (step Y765; Y) or a time-reduction final fluctuation (step Y766; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y767), and the production command A setting process (step Y768) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y769), the left-handing instruction notification flag is cleared (step Y770), and whether the vehicle is in the small hit in the special figure 2, that is, It is determined whether or not the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a small hit (step Y771).

  When the small hit in the special map 2 is being performed (step Y771; Y), the process proceeds to step Y774. On the other hand, when the small hit in the special figure 2 is not in progress (step Y771; N), a signal relating to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y772). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to be turned off. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y773). As a result, the first game state display unit 56 is turned off, and a display for instructing left-handing is displayed. Then, the special figure status area is cleared during the special figure 1 change (information subtraction) (step Y774), and the special figure 1 usual processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y775). The displaying process ends.

[Special figure 2 display processing]
FIGS. 40 and 41 show the special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) in the above-described special figure 2 game process. The processing during special figure 2 display is the same as the above-described processing during special figure 1 display for the special figure 2. In the special figure 2 display processing, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting processing in the special figure 2 change start processing is loaded (step Y811), and the small hit flag is set. Two areas are cleared (step Y812).

  Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting processing in the special figure 2 change start processing is loaded (step Y813), and the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step Y814). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is a big hit, that is, the loaded big hit flag 2 is big hit information (step Y815). If the special figure 2 is a big hit (step Y815; Y), the special figure 2 variable display game is performed. A test signal (for example, the condition device in-operation signal ON and the special symbol 2 hit signal ON) relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y816).

Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the design command area to prepare (step Y817), and effect command setting processing (step Y818) is performed. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y819), and effect command setting processing (step Y820) is performed.
Next, the special winning opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of a big hit in the special figure change display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y821). In the case of the present embodiment, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the state of the special winning opening information and the probability. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the state of the probability.

  After that, a big hit fanfare time (for example, 100 msec) corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is set (step Y822), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y823). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y824) and saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y825). Further, a fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing (step Y826) is performed, and the special figure 2 displaying processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the special map 2 is not a big hit (step Y815; N), that is, if the big hit flag 2 is the outlier information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (small hit information) (step Y827). . If the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y827; Y), it is determined whether the change is a high-probability final change (step Y828). If the small-hit flag 2 is not a high-probability final change (step Y828; N), the time is determined. It is determined whether it is the shortened final variation (step Y829). In this case, if the falling lottery for the running special figure 2 change display game is won, it is determined that the change is the high probability final change. In addition, when the special figure 2 change display game being executed is the 100th (supporting number) special figure change display game from the end of the special game state, it is determined that the time reduction final change is to be performed.

If it is not the high-probability final variation (step Y828; N) and if it is not the time-reduction final variation (step Y829; N), the process moves to step Y834. In the case of a high-probability final variation (step Y828; Y) or a time-reduction final variation (step Y829; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y830), and the production command A setting process (step Y831) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y832), and the left-turn instruction notification flag is cleared (step Y833).
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure change display game is the high probability state, a large winning opening is opened by the occurrence of a small hit, but the player is not made aware of the occurrence of the small hit. In order to do so, the screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.

Next, commands are loaded and prepared from the hit symbol command area (step Y834), and effect command setting processing (step Y835) is performed. Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y836), an effect command setting process (step Y837) is performed, and a signal related to the right strike instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y838). Here, it is set so that the firing position designation signal 1 is turned on. Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y839). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on, and a display for instructing right-handing is provided.
After that, the lower winning prize mouth illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y840), the illegal monitoring outside period flag is saved in the lower winning prize opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y841), and special figure 2 small hit fanfare processing is performed. A transition setting process (step Y857) is performed, and the process for displaying special figure 2 ends.

  If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y827; N), it is determined whether the change is a high probability final change (step Y843). If the small hit flag 2 is not a high probability final change (step Y843; N), the time is reduced. It is determined whether it is the final fluctuation (step Y844). In this case, if the falling lottery for the running special figure 2 change display game is won, it is determined that the change is the high probability final change. In addition, when the special figure 2 change display game being executed is the 100th (supporting number) special figure change display game from the end of the special game state, it is determined that the time reduction final change is to be performed.

  If it is not the high-probability final fluctuation (step Y843; N) or if it is not the time-reduction final fluctuation (step Y844; N), the process proceeds to step Y850. In the case of a high-probability final variation (step Y843; Y) or a time-reduction final variation (step Y844; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y845), and the production command A setting process (step Y846) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y847), and a signal related to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y848). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to be turned off. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y849). As a result, the first gaming state display unit 56 is turned off, and a display for instructing left-handing is displayed. Then, the special figure 2 in the special figure status area is cleared (information subtraction) (step Y850), and the special figure 2 ordinary processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y851). The displaying process ends.

  That is, based on the fact that the variable display game has the first special result, the game control device 100 generates the first special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened with the activation of the condition device. A second special game generating means for generating a second special game state for opening the special variable winning device without operating the condition device based on the fact that the variable display game has the second special result. Eggplant

[Fanfare / interval processing]
42 and 43 show the fanfare / interval processing (steps Y112 and Y145) in the special figure 1 game processing and the special figure 2 game processing described above. In this fanfare / interval processing, it is first determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941). If the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step Y941; N), the fanfare / interval processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941; Y), it is determined whether or not the round is the first round (step Y942).

  If it is not the first round (step Y942; N), the process proceeds to step Y950. On the other hand, in the case of the first round (step Y942; Y), it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed to the general-purpose starting gate 34 (step Y943). Here, in the present embodiment, the special game state is started when the game ball passes through the general-purpose starting gate 34 after the big hit (first special result) is derived in the special figure change display game. I have.

  If the game ball has not passed through the general-purpose starting gate 34 (step Y943; N), the processing during the fanfare / interval ends. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed to the normal figure starting gate 34 (step Y943; Y), a round number upper limit table is set (step Y944), and the round number upper limit corresponding to the round number upper limit information is set. The value (10 in this embodiment) is obtained and saved in the round number upper limit area (step Y945). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y946).

  Next, the upper winning prize mouth illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y947), and the out-of-fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper winning prize opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y948). After that, the ON output data of the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y949), and the number of rounds in the special game state is updated by +1 (step Y950). Then, a special winning opening opening information and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds are prepared (step Y951), and effect command setting processing (step Y952) is performed.

  Next, the jackpot processing control pointer initial value corresponding to the winning opening opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y953), and the pointer initial value is saved in the jackpot processing control pointer area (step Y954). The special opening opening time corresponding to the opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y955). The initial value of the big hit processing control pointer is set to 0 when opening and closing are repeated in one round. In the present embodiment, a long opening with V is equivalent. When one opening is performed in one round, a big hit operation end value (2 in the present embodiment) is set. The initial value may be set to a value other than 0 according to the number of times of opening and closing in one round.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956). The lever solenoid operation round is a round for operating the lever member by operating the lever solenoid 38f, and in the case of the present embodiment, only the first specific round. If it is the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; Y), the operation data of the lever solenoid is set (step Y957). As a result, data is set in the lever solenoid control pointer area, and the lever solenoid control timer is cleared. On the other hand, when it is not the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; N), the stop data of the lever solenoid is set (step Y958).

  After that, 4 is set as the process number (step Y959), and it is determined whether or not the big hit of the special figure 1 has occurred (step Y960). If the big hit is a special figure 1 (step Y960; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y961), and the special winning opening opening time is set in the special figure 1 game processing timer area. (Step Y962). On the other hand, if it is not the jackpot of Toku-zu 1 (step Y960; N), that is, if it is the jackpot of Toku-zu 2, the process number is saved in the to-gu 2 game process number area (step Y963), and the special winning opening The time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y964).

  Then, a signal relating to the opening start of the upper winning award is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y965). Here, the special electric auditors product 1 operating signal is set to ON. Next, in order to open the opening / closing member of the first special variable winning device 38, the big winning opening ON data is saved in the big winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y966), and the number of winnings to the big winning opening is counted. The large winning opening count is cleared (step Y967), and the processing during the fanfare / interval ends.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the special gaming state based on the big hit (the first special gaming state), only the upper winning prize port (the first special fluctuation device 38) is opened, In the special game state based on the winning (the second special game state), only the lower large winning opening (the second special variable winning device 39) is opened, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening / closing mode in the first special game state may be such that the upper special winning opening is opened in the first round, and the lower special winning opening is opened in the second and subsequent rounds.

[Special figure 1 big hit end processing]
FIG. 44 shows the special figure 1 big hit end processing (step Y115) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing. In the special figure 1 big hit end processing, first, a subroutine call based on the time reduction determination data is performed (step Y1101). If the time reduction determination data indicates that there is no time reduction in step Y1101, the big hit end setting process 1 (step Y1102) is performed. If the time reduction determination data indicates that there is a time reduction in step Y1101, the big hit end setting process 2 ( Step Y1103) is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passage information (step Y1104). In the present embodiment, a specific area passage flag is set when a game ball flows into a specific area (probable change operation area), and when this specific area passage flag is set, it is determined that there is specific area passage information. . If there is no specific area passage information (step Y1104; N), the process proceeds to step Y1106. On the other hand, if there is specific area passage information (step Y1104; Y), the big hit end setting process 3 (step Y1105) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the transmission command area at the time of restoration from the power failure (step Y1106), and the game ball to the specific area (probable operation area) in the special gaming state based on the normal jackpot (in the present embodiment, 10R normal jackpot). (Step Y1107).

  If it is not the specific area irregular passage (step Y1107; N), the process proceeds to step Y1109. On the other hand, if it is the specific area irregular passage (step Y1107; Y), the irregularity probability change information is added to the probability information command (step Y1108), and the effect command setting processing (step Y1109) is performed. By the processing in step Y1109, a probability information command is transmitted to effect control device 300. As the probability information command transmitted here, a plurality of commands including information on the effect mode in any of “high probability / with time reduction”, “low probability / with time reduction”, or “low probability / without time reduction” are included. Yes, in the case of irregular passage in the irregular operation area, irregular irregularity information is added.

  Next, “0” related to the special figure 1 ordinary processing is set as the processing number (step Y1110), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1111). Next, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1112). Here, one big hit signal and three big hit signals are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1113). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 hit signal and the special symbol 2 hit signal are set to OFF.

  Next, the number for turning off the light is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1114), the flag during the illegal monitoring period is saved in the upper winning award opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y1115), and the special figure status area is cleared. (Step Y1116). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. Then, the special figure 2 game wait time value (for example, 8 ms) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1117), and the special figure 1 big hit end processing ends.

By performing the special figure 1 big hit end processing, the special figure change display game can be started for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but in the timer interrupt processing, the special figure 2 game is executed after the special figure 1 game processing. In order to perform the processing, the special figure 1 variable display game is started by the processing of starting the special figure variable display game in the special figure 2 game processing by the timer interrupt that has performed the special figure 1 big hit end processing. Will be able to start earlier. Therefore, in step Y1117, the special figure 2 game wait time value is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area so that the start processing for the special figure 2 variable display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt processing. The variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are processed by the same timer interrupt.
That is, after the game control device 100 finishes the special game state, the second variable display game execution control unit executes the second variable display game execution control unit until the first variable display game execution control unit can execute the process related to the start of the first variable display game. A game processing standby means for preventing the processing relating to the start of the two-variation display game from being made executable.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
FIG. 45 shows the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing. The special figure 2 big hit end processing is the same processing except that the step Y1109 in the special figure 1 big hit processing is not performed. In the special figure 2 big hit end processing, first, a subroutine call is made based on the time reduction determination data (step Y1131). If the time reduction determination data indicates that there is no time reduction in step Y1131, the big hit end setting process 1 (step Y1132) is performed. If the time reduction determination data indicates that there is a time reduction in step Y1131, the big hit end setting process 2 ( Step Y1133) is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passage information (step Y1134). If there is no specific area passage information (step Y1134; N), the process proceeds to step Y1136. On the other hand, if there is specific area passage information (step Y1134; Y), the big hit end setting process 3 (step Y1135) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the power transmission restoration transmission command area (step Y1136), and the game ball to the specific area (probably changing operation area) in the special game state based on the normal big hit (in the present embodiment, 10R normal big hit) is loaded. (Step Y1137).

  When it is not the specific area irregular passage (step Y1137; N), the process proceeds to step Y1139. On the other hand, if it is a specific area irregular passage (step Y1137; Y), the irregularity probability change information is added to the probability information command (step Y1138), and an effect command setting process (step Y1139) is performed. By the processing in step Y1139, the probability information command is transmitted to effect control device 300. As the probability information command transmitted here, a plurality of commands including information on the effect mode in any of “high probability / with time reduction”, “low probability / with time reduction”, or “low probability / without time reduction” are included. Yes, in the case of irregular passage in the irregular operation area, irregular irregularity information is added.

  Next, “0” relating to the ordinary processing of the special figure 2 is set as the processing number (step Y1140), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1141). Next, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1143). Here, one big hit signal and three big hit signals are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1143). Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 hit signal and the special symbol 2 hit signal are set to OFF.

  Next, the number for turning off the light is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1144), the flag during the illegal monitoring period is saved in the upper winning award winning illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y1145), and the special figure status area is cleared. (Step Y1146), the special figure 2 big hit end processing ends. By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

[Big hit end setting process 1]
FIG. 46A shows the big hit end setting process 1 (steps Y1102 and 1132) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing. In the big hit end setting process 1, first, a signal relating to the start without time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1151). Here, the big hit 2 signal is set to OFF. At this point, no output is made only for the data setting.

Next, a signal related to the start without time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1152). Here, a special symbol 1 high probability state signal, a special symbol 2 high probability state signal, a special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal, a special symbol 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal, a normal symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal, and a normal electric accessory 1. Set the open extension status signal to OFF.
After that, the number without time saving is saved in the gaming state display number area (step Y1153), and the no time saving flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step Y1154). Next, the special figure low probability and no time reduction flag are saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1155), and the time reduction fluctuation number area for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to 0. Clear (step Y1156).

  Next, a signal related to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1157). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Next, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y1158). As a result, the first gaming state display unit 56 is turned off, and a display for instructing left-handing is displayed. After that, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1159), and the big hit end setting processing 1 ends. By this processing, the normal game state is set.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 46B shows the big hit end setting process 2 (steps Y1103 and 1133) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing. In the big hit end setting process 2, first, a signal relating to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1161). Here, two big hit signals are set to ON. Note that the big hit 2 signal is also ON during the special game state, and this is continued.

Next, a signal relating to the start of the working hours is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1162). Here, a special symbol 1 high probability state signal, a special symbol 2 high probability state signal, a special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal, a special symbol 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal, a normal symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal, and a normal electric accessory 1 Set the open extension status signal to ON.
After that, the number with the time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1163), and the flag with the time reduction is saved in the universal game mode flag area (step Y1164). Next, the special figure low probability and the time reduction flag are saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1165), and the time reduction fluctuation number area for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the time reduction state is initialized. The value is saved (step Y1166). In the case of the present embodiment, since the number of times of support is 100, 100 is saved as an initial value in step Y1166.

  Then, the probability information command (time saving) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1167), and the big hit end setting process 2 ends. By this processing, a second special game state with a special figure low probability is set. In the case of the present embodiment, the right-handed mode is set during the time-saving state. However, since the right-handed mode is set during the big hit, the setting related to the right-handed is not performed in the big hit end setting process 2.

[Big hit end setting process 3]
FIG. 47 shows the big hit end setting process 3 (steps Y1105 and Y1135) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing. In the big hit end setting process 3, first, a signal relating to the start of special figure time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1171). Here, two big hit signals are set to ON. Note that the big hit 2 signal is also ON during the special game state, and this is continued.

  Next, a signal relating to the start of the high probability & time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1172). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, the special symbol 1 change time reduction state signal, and the special symbol 2 change time reduction state signal are set to ON. Thereafter, the number with the time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1173), and the special figure high probability and the time reduction flag are saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1174).

Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1175). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Next, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y1176). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on, and a display for instructing right-handing is provided. After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the power transmission restoration transmission command area (step Y1177), and the big hit end setting process 3 ends. This process results in a high probability state. In other words, by executing the big hit end setting process 3 after the big hit end setting process 1, it becomes the first specific game state, and by executing the big hit end setting process 3 after the big hit end setting process 2, the special figure high probability It becomes the 2nd specific game state.
By the above processing, the specific game state which is the high probability state after the end of the first special game state can be set. That is, the game control device 100 increases the probability that the result of the special-variation display game will be a special result as compared with the normal state (the first specific game state ST2, the second specific game state ST3 with a special figure high probability). Is generated as a specific game state generating means.

[Small hit fanfare processing]
FIG. 48 shows the small hit fanfare middle processing (step Y149) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing. In the small hit fanfare middle processing, first, a small hit opening command for opening the lower big winning opening is prepared (step Y1201), and an effect command setting process (step Y1202) is performed. Next, 8 relating to the small hit processing is set as the processing number (step Y1203), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1204).

  Next, the small hit opening time (for example, 1600 msec) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1205), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit operation (the special electric accessory 2 operating signal is ON) is a test signal. The data is saved in the output data area (step Y1206). Then, the lower winning port ON data is saved in the large winning port solenoid output data area (step Y1207), and the large winning port count number area for counting the number of winnings to the large winning port is cleared (step Y1208). The processing during the hit fanfare ends.

[Special figure 2 small hit end processing]
FIG. 49 shows the special figure 2 small hit ending processing (step Y152) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing. In the special figure 2 small hit ending processing, first, 0 which is related to the special figure 2 usual processing is set as the processing number (step Y1331), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1332).

  Next, a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1333). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is set to OFF. Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the lower winning award opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1334), the number of the light off is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1335), and the special figure status area is cleared (step Y1335). Step Y1336). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

  Next, it is determined whether special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (during normal game state) (step Y1337), and if special figure low probability & time saving is not in progress (step Y1337; N), the process proceeds to step Y1340. I do. If the special figure low probability and no time saving are being performed (step Y1337; Y), the signal related to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1338). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area (step Y1339), and it is determined whether the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted (step Y1340).

  If the special figure 1 variable display game is not interrupted (step Y1340; N), the special figure 1 game interruption flag area is cleared (step Y1343), and the special figure 2 small hit end processing ends. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted (step Y1340; Y), a decoration special figure 1 restart command is prepared (step Y1341), and an effect command setting process (step Y1342) is performed. After that, the special figure 1 game interruption flag area is cleared (step Y1343), and the special figure 2 small hit end processing ends. As a result, the interrupted special figure 2 variable display game is resumed with the end of the special game state based on the small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 is controlled by one of the first variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) and the second variable display game execution control means (game control device 100). When the execution of the variable display game is controlled by the other variable display game, the other variable display game, which is controlled by the other variable display game execution control means, has a special result. The resumption control means is capable of executing resumption control for resuming one of the variable display games that has been interrupted and resumed after the special game state based on the other variable display game has ended.

Here, an example of the data structure of the ROM 111B is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 50A, the ROM 111B provided in the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 includes a program / data area in which programs and fixed data are stored, and arbitrary data such as program titles and versions. Area, a vector table area for storing a table for setting the start address of the subroutine of the CALLV instruction and the start address of the timer interrupt processing, and the internal functions of the game microcomputer 111 set in hardware. (HW) parameter area in which parameters for performing the operation are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 50A, the program / data area includes, in order from the beginning, a program area 111Ba in which various programs are stored, a first unused area 111Bb, and a data area 111Bc in which various fixed data are stored. And a second unused area 111Bd. Then, when the CPU 111A accesses the second unused area 111Bd, an illegal access reset occurs.

  In the data area 111Bc, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), an area A1 for an upper limit judgment value table for storing an upper limit judgment value table used in a big hit judgment and a performance display for storing data relating to performance display. There are provided various data areas such as a data area A3. An unused area A2 whose access is prohibited is provided between the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table and the area A3 for displaying performance in the data area 111Bc. When the CPU 111A accesses the unused area A2, an illegal access reset occurs.

The CPU 111A sets the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value in step X585 of the pre-reading big hit determination process (FIG. 18) or step Y315 of the big hit determination process (FIG. 27). At this time, the upper limit determination value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is obtained and set from the ROM 111B using the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer.
Further, the CPU 111A sets the upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value in step X584 of the pre-reading big hit determination process (FIG. 18) and step Y314 of the big hit determination process (FIG. 27). At this time, the upper limit determination value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is acquired from the ROM 111B and set using the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer.

  In the pre-reading big hit determination process or the big hit determination process, the process of determining whether the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is within the normal range (the range of 0 to 5 in the present embodiment) is not performed. Therefore, even when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is out of the normal range, data is obtained from the ROM 111B using the value (abnormal value) as a pointer. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 51, when the unused area A2 is not arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table, that is, the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table and the area A3 for the performance display. Are adjacent to each other, accurate jackpot determination cannot be performed, which may cause inconveniences such as an extremely large hit and an extremely difficult hit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, a case where the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table and the area A3 for the performance display are adjacent to each other, and the upper limit judgment value during the low probability is obtained from the ROM 111B. When the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "5" (within the normal range), the value is used as a pointer to determine the upper limit corresponding to "setting 6" in the low probability. Values, that is, accurate data can be obtained. On the other hand, when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is “7” (out of the normal range), the data stored in the area A3 for performance display is obtained by using the value as a pointer. That is, incorrect data is obtained. The same applies to the case where an upper limit judgment value during high probability is obtained from the ROM 111B.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50B, the unused area A2 is arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table. Accordingly, when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is out of the normal range, if the upper limit determination value is to be acquired from the ROM 111B using the value as a pointer, the unused area (access prohibited area) A2 Since access is made, an illegal access reset occurs. As a result, it is possible to initialize the value of the region for the probability setting value in the RWM and to notify the abnormality.

  Specifically, when an illegal access reset occurs, the program is restarted and the main processing (FIGS. 9 and 10) is started. At that time, since the processing at the time of power failure occurrence (steps X55 to X61) is not executed before the restart, in the main processing after the restart, the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is not the normal power failure inspection area check data 1. Is determined (step X16; N). Further, at this time, since the setting change operation (operation of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112) is not performed at the time of the restart, in the main processing after the restart, the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are not operated. It is determined that both are off (step X21; N). Therefore, since the processing of steps X25 and X26 is executed, a setting change operation is required, that is, an abnormality is notified. Then, by this request (notification), the power of the gaming machine is turned on again while executing the setting change operation, so that the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is initialized ( Step X28).

  As shown in FIG. 50C, the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table may be arranged at the end of the data area 111Bc. In this case, even if the unused area A2 is not disposed immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table, an illegal access reset occurs when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range. I do. That is, when the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table is arranged at the end of the data area 111Bc, and when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is out of the normal range, the value is used as a pointer to the upper limit from the ROM 111B. If an attempt is made to acquire the determination value, the second unused area (access prohibited area) 111Bd will be accessed, so that an illegal access reset will occur.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a control unit (game control device 100 (CPU 111A)) for controlling a game and a storage unit (game) for storing information necessary for control of the game by the control unit. Control device 100 (ROM 111B)), and each storage area included in the area for the probability value table (the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table) among the plurality of storage areas of the storage means has the storage area Is stored in the probability setting value (the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM) stored in the storage means of the plurality of storage areas. Information (data) is acquired from the corresponding storage area, and a lottery of the game (big hit determination) is performed using the information, and the storage means stores the information continuously in the area for the probability value table. There unused area (unused area A2, the second unused area 111Bd) is configured to be disposed (see FIG. 50 (b), (c)).
With this configuration, when the probability set value (value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM) stored in the storage unit is out of the normal range, the unused area (unused area A2, The second unused area 111Bd) will be accessed. In other words, if an accurate lottery result is not obtained, the lottery itself is not executed, so that it is possible to avoid inconveniences that the lottery is significantly easier to win or that the lottery is harder to win.

  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. 52 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 52, in the main process, first, the process at the time of starting the program is performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, the interrupt is prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). This clears the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like.

  After performing the processing at the start of the program in 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, an effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on an operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. Reading of the input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed in the timer interrupt process. In the effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, a process of changing the effect content is performed.

  Then, a hall / player setting mode process for setting a changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal, and accepting a player's operation of changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal is performed (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (Step C11) for updating random numbers for determining details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

  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 editing process (step C13) for editing settings for controlling the progress of the effect and drawing commands (step C13). ) To set the completion of the preparation of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 ms) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1/30 second for one frame), it is determined that a frame switching timing is reached when a V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is input twice. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image update (frame switching) may be performed in 1/60 second, or the image updating (frame switching) may be performed later than 1/60 second. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the processing of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that the current time is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), an instruction to draw a screen is issued (step C16).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling the output of the sound from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling the LEDs of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like. C18), a board that performs a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor, solenoid, and reel 6 of the board effect device 44, and controls effects by the notification unit 72, the point notification unit 73, the accumulated value notification unit 74, and the like. The effect setting process (Step C20) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (Step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 53 shows a received command check process in the main process described above. In the received command check processing, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands have been received during one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of received commands (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check processing ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (Step C203).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), and the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205). Is determined (step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (the RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thus, in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during analysis of the command, the command (data) can be moved to make a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one round of main processing.

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

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

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 54 shows a received command analysis process in the above-described received command check process. In the received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). If it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

  Also, when it is determined in step C232 and 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 C234). In C234; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

  When it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variation command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command processing (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

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

  When it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the jackpot-related command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what to make the stop symbol of the special figure). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol command (step C239; Y), the symbol command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of the symbol-type command (step C239; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of single-shot type commands such as the hold number command and the error command. (Step C241). The single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands. The single 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. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single command (step C241; Y), the single command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

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

  When it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetching symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetching variable system command (step C245). If it is determined that the MODE falls within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245; Y), the prefetch variable command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

  It should be noted that the prefetch variation command and the prefetch symbol command are commands including information necessary for executing the prefetch effect. The look-ahead effect (also referred to as a look-ahead notice or a look-ahead notice effect) is whether the special figure change display game corresponding to the non-executed start-up memory (hold) corresponds to a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what kind of fluctuation pattern) with a predetermined degree of reliability to the player, the display of the decoration special figure start storage displayed on the display device 41 or the like is performed in a mode different from the normal mode. This is an effect such as performing an effect display. The pre-reading commands (the pre-reading fluctuation command and the pre-reading design command) are commands for informing in advance of a fluctuation pattern or a stop pattern corresponding to a start memory to be subjected to a pre-fetching effect. It is transmitted to effect control device 300. It should be noted that ordinary variable commands and symbol commands which are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 55 shows the variable command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol command processing.

  If the special figure type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable command processing ends. When the special figure type is not determined (step C361; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are determined. It is determined whether there is any mismatch (step C363).

  When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of the symbol, and the symbol type includes, for example, a missing symbol, a 16R big hit symbol, a 10R big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent means that when a variation command (variation pattern command) is received but a design command of a 16R big hit symbol is received, an effect is performed. It means that it is a contradictory combination (combination of the fluctuation command and the symbol type).

  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, a fluctuation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect according to the fluctuation command is performed (step C365).

  Next, the special figure fluctuation is set as the P machine state (the pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, the special figure is changing means that the special figure is changing (during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). Further, if the number of prefetching effects (the number of prefetching executions) is not zero, the number of prefetching effects is updated by -1 (processing to reduce the number of prefetching effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing is terminated.

[Big hit command processing]
FIG. 56 shows the big hit command processing (step C238) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this big hit command processing, first, it is determined whether MODE is a fanfare (step C401). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a fanfare command or a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern). If MODE is a fanfare (step C401; Y), a fanfare effect setting process for setting a fanfare display image according to the type of big hit or small hit is performed (step C402), and the state of the P machine is set to the fanfare. This is set (step C403), and the big hit command processing ends.

  If MODE is not a fanfare (step C401; N), it is determined whether MODE is a round (step C404). That is, it is determined whether the received command is a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special game state. If MODE is a round (step C404; Y), a round effect setting process for updating the number-of-rounds display information is performed (step C405), and the state of the P machine is set during the round (step C406). The big hit command processing ends.

  If MODE is not a round (step C404; N), it is determined whether MODE is an interval (step C407). That is, it is determined whether the received command is an interval command related to an interval between rounds. If MODE is an interval (step C407; Y), an interval effect setting process for setting effects during the interval is performed (step C408), and the state of the P machine is set during the interval (step C409), and the big hit is performed. Terminates system command processing. If MODE is not an interval (step C407; N), it is determined whether MODE is ending (step C410). That is, it is determined whether the received command is an ending command related to the ending after the end of the final round, or a small hit end screen command at the end of the small hit.

  If MODE is ending (step C410; Y), an ending effect setting process for setting an ending effect at the end of a big hit or a small hit is performed (step C411), and the state of the P machine is set to ending (step C411). C412), the big hit command processing ends. If the MODE is not the ending (step C410; N), it is determined whether the MODE is a count (step C413). That is, it is determined whether or not the received command is a special winning opening count command based on winning in the special variable winning device.

  If MODE is not a count (step C413; N), the big hit command processing ends. When MODE is a count (step C413; Y), a count effect setting process (step C414) for setting an effect corresponding to winning in the special variable winning device 38 is performed, and the big hit command process is ended.

<Setting suggestion effect>
The effect control device 300 can store the setting history of the probability setting value in the FeRAM 323, and can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a past or current probability setting value based on the setting history.
When the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, a command for restoring the power failure (step X42) or a command for initializing the RAM (step X46) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. These commands include a probability setting information command (a command indicating a current probability setting value), and the CPU 311 of the effect control device 300, for example, receives the probability setting information command when receiving the probability setting information command. Based on the command and the information from RTC 338 (information indicating the current date and time), the current probability setting value and the current date (current date) are stored in the setting history area of FeRAM 323 in association with each other.
Note that an upper limit (for example, for 90 days) may be set for the probability setting value that can be stored in the setting history area. In this case, for example, when the probability setting information command is received in a state where the upper limit has been reached, the probability setting value corresponding to the oldest date is cleared, and the probability setting value corresponding to the latest date (current day) is cleared. Is to be remembered.

When the probability setting information command is received a plurality of times on the same day, the CPU 311 of the effect control device 300, for example, sets the probability setting value (the current day and the current day) corresponding to the current day stored in the setting history area of the FeRAM 323. Overwrites the associated probability setting) with the latest probability setting. Therefore, the probability setting value set at the end of the day remains as a history.
The probability setting value remaining in the setting history area is not limited to the probability setting value set at the end of the day and can be changed as appropriate. For example, even if the probability setting value set for the longest day is set Alternatively, the probability set value may be set at a predetermined time of the day (eg, noon). In this case, for example, the latest probability setting value is stored as the probability setting value corresponding to the current day until a predetermined timing of the day (for example, when the power is turned off). The corresponding probability set value (that is, the probability set value set for the longest day of the day, the probability set value set at a predetermined time of the day, etc.) is stored as the set probability set.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, the fact that the probability set value is being changed is notified based on the reception of the command whose probability setting is being changed (step X30). The fact that the probability set value is being confirmed is notified based on the probability set value. The effect control device 300 may notify the setting history of the probability set value during the execution of these notifications. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 57A, a setting history calendar created based on the information (date and probability setting value) stored in the setting history area of the FeRAM 323 is displayed on the display device 41. May be. Thereby, the clerk of the game store or the like can change or check the probability setting value while referring to the past probability setting value.
In the example shown in FIG. 57A, the area corresponding to the current day (20xx year / month 31) is surrounded by a thick frame.

  In the example shown in FIG. 57 (a), since the setting history calendar displayed when the power is turned on for the first time on that day is shown, the probability setting is performed in the area corresponding to the current day (20xx / year / month 31). No value is displayed. In other words, when the probability setting value is changed or confirmed at the first power-on of the day, the probability setting information command at the beginning of the day is transmitted after the change or confirmation is completed. No probability setting value corresponding to the current day is stored in the setting history area of the FeRAM 323. Therefore, the probability setting value corresponding to the current day cannot be displayed on the setting history calendar displayed when the power is turned on for the first time on that day.

FIG. 57 (b) shows an example of setting of a gaming machine by an operation of a game store clerk. For example, when the production button 25 is pressed twice in the state of waiting for the customer and the front frame 12 is opened, the hall setting mode is set, and the hall setting screen as shown in FIG. Is done.
In the example shown in FIG. 57 (b), as the items that can be set on the hall setting screen, “volume setting” for setting the upper limit of the range in which the volume can be changed in the player setting mode, and decoration in the player setting mode Set the upper limit of the range in which the brightness of the LED used can be changed. Set whether to enable or disable the upper limit set in “LED brightness setting”, “volume setting” or “LED brightness setting”. The item of “upper limit of player adjustment” is displayed. In addition, items of “liquid crystal brightness setting” for setting the brightness of the display device 41, “power saving setting” for setting whether or not the power saving mode is provided, and “logo color setting” for setting a logo display color are displayed. Further, items of “setting history recording” for setting whether or not the setting history of the probability set value is stored, and “setting suggesting effect” for setting whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect and the content thereof are displayed. In these items, the current settings are displayed in an identifiable manner. Further, an item for terminating the hall setting mode and an item of “factory default setting” for returning to the factory default setting are also displayed.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 57B, an explanation of the operation on the hole setting screen may be displayed on the hole setting screen. On the hall setting screen, for example, by performing an operation of touching any one of the top and bottom of the touch panel 29 on the effect button 25, an item can be selected (cursor is moved), and an operation of touching any of the left and right of the touch panel 29 is performed. By doing so, the current settings can be changed.

The currently selected item is indicated by a cursor highlighted so as to surround the item. In the example shown in FIG. 57B, the cursor is located at the item of “setting suggestion effect”. In the item of “setting suggestion effect”, “OFF” is a setting for not performing the setting suggestion effect, and “ON (day of the week)” is a setting suggestion according to the probability setting value set on the same day of the week as the current day of the week. This is a setting for performing an effect, and “ON (one week)” is a setting for performing a setting suggestive effect in accordance with the probability set value set in the latest one week including the current day, and is an example illustrated in FIG. "ON (one week)" is selected. That is, on the hall setting screen, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and to select the content (type) of the setting suggestion effect to be executed.
In the item of “setting history record”, “OFF” is a setting for not storing the setting history of the probability setting value, and “ON” is a setting for storing the setting history of the probability setting value. In the example shown in b), "ON" is selected. That is, it is possible to select whether or not to store the setting history of the probability setting value on the hall setting screen.

  The effect control device 300 displays a hall setting screen on the display device 41 to accept setting of a gaming machine by a store clerk's operation, or displays a player setting screen on the display device 41 to play a game by a player's operation. A hall / player setting mode process (step C10) is performed as a process for accepting machine settings. In the hall / player setting mode process, for example, when the current setting of “setting suggestion effect” is changed on the hall setting screen, the setting after the change (execution of setting suggestion effect) is set in the area for setting suggestion effect of FeRAM 323. Is overwritten. Further, for example, when the current setting of “setting history recording” is changed on the hall setting screen, the changed setting (presence or absence of setting history recording) is overwritten in the setting suggestive effect area of the FeRAM 323. Further, for example, when it is selected to return to the factory default setting in the “factory default setting” on the hall setting screen, information (date and probability set value) stored in the setting history area of the FeRAM 323 Are all cleared.

  Upon receiving the probability setting information command, the CPU 311 of the effect control device 300 checks the presence / absence (ON / OFF) of the setting history record stored in the setting suggestive effect area of the FeRAM 323, and sets “Yes (ON)”. If stored, the current probability is stored in the area for the setting history of the FeRAM 323 and the area for the probability setting value of the FeRAM 323 (the area corresponding to the area for the probability setting value in the RWM of the game control device 100). Store the set value. On the other hand, when “absence (OFF)” is stored, the current probability setting value is stored only in the probability setting value area of the FeRAM 323.

In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 changes the color of the logo displayed on the display device 41 at the end of the ending effect executed during the first special game state (the special game state based on the big hit) as the setting suggestion effect. An effect is displayed in which the setting is indicated in a color (for example, silver) different from a normal color (a color that can be set on the hall setting screen) for suggesting settings.
Further, as a setting suggestion effect, a “day of the week setting suggestion effect” executed when a probability setting value equal to or more than a predetermined value is included in the probability setting values set on a predetermined day of the week (the same day of the week as the current day of the week) The “period setting suggestion effect” that is executed when there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined value among the probability setting values set in a predetermined period (the latest one week including the current day), and the current probability setting value is It is possible to execute “present day setting suggestion effect” executed when the value is equal to or more than the predetermined value.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined day of the week is the same day as the current day of the week. In other words, the “day of the week setting suggestion effect” is an effect to be executed when the probability setting value set to the same day as the current day has a probability setting value that is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. May be different from the day of the week. In addition, the day of the week may be selected on a hall setting screen or the like.
Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined period is the latest one week including the current day. That is, the "period setting suggestion effect" is an effect that is executed when the probability setting value set in the latest one week including the current day includes a probability setting value equal to or more than a predetermined value. The present invention is not limited to the last week including the current day, and may be, for example, the last week not including the current day, the last month including (or not including) the current day, The last three days including (or not including) days may be used. Further, it may be possible to select whether or not to include the length of the period and the current date on a hall setting screen or the like.

[Ending effect setting process]
FIG. 58 shows the ending effect setting process (step C411) in the above-described big hit command process (FIG. 56). In the ending effect setting process, first, the ending effect is set based on the big hit type information or the small hit type information which is the trigger of the occurrence of the special game state this time (step C451). It is determined whether the set ending effect is an ending effect for executing a logo display effect (step C452). Here, the logo display effect is an effect performed at the end of the ending effect, and is an effect in which the logo is displayed on the display device 41 in the color set in the “logo color setting” on the hall setting screen.

If the set ending effect is not the ending effect for executing the logo display effect (step C452; N), the ending effect setting process ends. On the other hand, if the set ending effect is an ending effect for executing a logo display effect (step C452; Y), a setting suggestion effect determination process is performed (step C453).
When the setting suggestion effect determination process has not determined the execution of the setting suggestion effect (step C454; N), the ending effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect determination processing determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect (step C454; Y), the setting suggestion effect is set in place of the logo display effect (step C455), and the ending effect setting process ends.

By performing the process of step C455, a setting suggestion effect of displaying a logo in a color for setting suggestion is executed instead of the logo display effect of displaying the logo in the color set in “Logo color setting” on the hall setting screen. Will be done. Note that the color for setting suggestion is not limited to a color that cannot be set on the hole setting screen, and is, for example, a color that can be set on the hole setting screen, and the current display color of the logo (“logo” The color may be a color other than the color set in the “color setting”).
Further, the setting suggestion effect may be any as long as the display mode is different from the logo display effect. That is, the setting suggestion effect includes the display color, size, display position, and movement of the logo, and the display color, size, display position, and movement of images other than the logo (eg, character images and character images) displayed in the logo display effect. Any one or more of the background colors and the like in the logo display effect may be different from the logo display effect.

(Setting suggestion effect determination process)
FIG. 59 shows the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C453) in the above-described ending effect setting process (FIG. 58). In the setting suggestion effect determination process, first, it is determined whether the number of payouts (total number of payouts based on winning in the winning area) from when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on to the present is equal to or greater than a specified number (for example, 5000). A determination is made (step C461). In the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109), the game control device 100 sends the effect control device 300 a winning detection command corresponding to the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35 and a start opening 1 switch of the starting winning opening 36. A prize detection command corresponding to 36a, a prize detection command corresponding to the starting port 2 switch 37a of the normal fluctuation prize device 37, and a prize detection command corresponding to the special prize port switches 38a and 39a of the special fluctuation prize devices 38 and 39 are included. The effect control device 300 can calculate the number of acquired payouts based on these commands.

If the number of balls to be obtained since the power was turned on is not equal to or greater than the specified number (step C461; N), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. As a result, if the number of balls to be obtained since power-on is less than the specified number, the setting suggestion effect is not executed, and the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect can be suppressed.
On the other hand, if the number of balls to be obtained since power-on is equal to or greater than the specified number (step C461; Y), it is determined whether the current base value is equal to or greater than the specified value (step C462). In the performance display editing process (step X52), a command relating to the base value and the accessory ratio displayed on the performance display device 153 is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the performance control device 300. In 300, the current base value can be grasped based on this command. Here, the base value is a payout based on the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all game balls (safe balls and out balls) fired in the game area 32 and completed the game, and a winning in the prize area. It is a value calculated from a number. In addition, the ratio of the bonuses is determined to be a big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending) of the total number of awarded balls (total number of awarded 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 prize balls (the number of balls obtained by each role) (so-called continuous role ratio) obtained by winning the special winning opening.

  If the current base value is not equal to or greater than the specified value (step C462; N), the setting suggestion determination processing ends. Thus, when the current base value is less than the specified value, the setting suggestion effect is not executed, and the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect can be suppressed. Further, the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment is that the past or current probability setting value has a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined value, that is, the past or current jackpot probability value (probability value) is relatively high. Since the effect suggests the setting, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect can be enhanced by executing the setting suggestion effect only when the current base value is high (when the current base value is equal to or greater than the specified value). . In addition, before determining whether or not the current base value is equal to or greater than the specified value (step C462), it is determined whether the number of balls to be obtained since power-on is equal to or greater than the specified number (step C461). It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect based on the appropriate base value.

It should be noted that the more the prescribed number of acquired payouts is, the more accurate the base value can be obtained. However, if the prescribed number of acquired payouts is too large, the acquired payout number becomes equal to or more than the prescribed number (ie, It takes time until the setting suggestion effect becomes executable. Therefore, the specified number of the acquired payout balls is set in consideration of these balances.
The specified value of the base value is, for example, the lower limit of the normal range in designing the base value. Since the normal range in the design of the base value differs depending on the current probability setting value, that is, the current value of the jackpot probability (probability value), in step C462, the current base value is set to the normal value corresponding to the current probability setting value. It is determined whether it is equal to or more than the lower limit of the range. In step C462, it is determined whether or not the current base value is within the normal range corresponding to the current probability setting value. If not, the setting suggestion effect determination processing is terminated, and It is also possible to configure to proceed to step C463 when. Further, in step C462, the current accessory ratio may be determined instead of the current base value.

On the other hand, when the current base value is equal to or greater than the specified value (step C462; Y), ON / OFF (presence or absence) of execution of the setting suggestion effect stored in the setting suggestion effect region of the FeRAM 323 is OFF. Is determined (step C463), and if it is OFF (step C463; Y), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. Thereby, when OFF is selected in the item of “setting suggestion effect” on the hall setting screen, the setting suggestion effect is not executed.
When the setting suggestion effect is ON (step C463; N), it is determined whether ON / OFF (presence or absence) of the setting history record stored in the setting suggestion effect area of the FeRAM 323 is OFF. If it is OFF (step C464; Y), that is, if the setting history of the probability set value is not stored, the probability set value stored in the probability set value area of the FeRAM 323 (that is, step C464). It is determined whether the current probability setting value is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value (for example, setting 4) (step C468). If the current probability setting value is not equal to or larger than the predetermined threshold value (step C468; N), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. If the current probability setting value is equal to or larger than the predetermined threshold value (step C468; Y), execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C469), and the setting suggestion effect determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the setting history record is ON (step C464; N), it is determined whether the content of the setting suggestion effect stored in the setting suggestion effect area of the FeRAM 323 is “day of the week” (step C465). . If it is not “day of the week” (step C465; N), that is, if it is “one week”, each probability setting set in the most recent week including the current day from the setting history (area for setting history of FeRAM 323) A value is extracted, and it is determined whether any of these probability setting values has a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, setting 4) (step C466). Then, when there is no probability setting value equal to or more than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the latest one week (step C466; N), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. If there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the latest one week (step C466; Y), execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C469), and the setting suggestion effect determination process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is “day of the week” (step C465; Y), the probability setting value (probability setting corresponding to the current day) set from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323) to the same day of the week as the current day of the week is set. (Including value), and it is determined whether or not there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, setting 4) among these probability setting values (step C467). Then, when there is no probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the same day of the week as the current day of the week (step C467; N), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. If there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the same day of the week as the current day of the week (step C467; Y), the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C469), and the setting suggestion is made. The effect determination processing ends.

In the setting suggestion effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the number of balls to be obtained since the power was turned on is equal to or greater than a specified value (step C461) and whether the current base value is equal to or greater than a specified value (step C462). At least one may be omitted.
Further, the processing of step C462 may be performed after the processing of steps C466 to C468. That is, in the setting suggestion effect determination processing, when there is no probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values for the latest week including the current day (step C466; N), the probability setting for the same day of the week as the current day of the week is set. If there is no probability setting value equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value (step C467; N), or if the current probability setting value is not equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value (step C468; N), the current base value is defined. It is determined whether the value is equal to or greater than the value (Step C462). If the current base value is equal to or greater than the specified value, execution of the setting suggestion effect may be determined. In this case, the specified value of the base value is, for example, the lower limit value of the normal range in the design of the base value when the probability setting value is a predetermined threshold value (for example, setting 4), so that the actually set value is set. There is no past or present probability set value that is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, but the setting is suggested when the actual probability set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (that is, when the payout situation is favorable). Since the effect is executed, the execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect can be increased without lowering the reliability of the setting suggestion effect. Further, in this case, before determining whether the current base value is equal to or more than the specified value (step C462), it is determined whether the number of balls to be obtained since power-on is equal to or more than the specified number (step C461). Is preferred.

The setting suggestion effect is based on the display of the display device 41, 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 output of the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like. Any effect that suggests the set value is acceptable.
Further, the setting suggestion effect is not limited to the one that is executed instead of the logo display effect that is executed at the end of the ending effect. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be any one that is executed instead of any of the effects executed on the gaming machine 10. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in place of any effect executed during the fanfare effect, the setting suggestion effect determination process (FIG. 59) is performed in the fanfare effect setting process (step C402). Is If the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in place of any effect executed as an effect (prefetch effect) relating to an unexecuted special figure change display game, a prefetching symbol system command process (step C244) Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect determination process (FIG. 59) is performed in the prefetch variation command process (step C246). If the setting suggestion effect is to be executed in place of any effect executed as an effect relating to the running special figure change display game, a change effect setting process of the change command processing (step C365). , A setting suggestion effect determination process (FIG. 59) is performed.
Specifically, the setting suggestion effect may be executed, for example, in place of the announcement effect relating to the running special figure change display game. In that case, the effect control device 300 may be configured as shown in FIG. Execute the fluctuation effect setting process.

(Variable effect setting processing)
FIG. 60 shows an example of the fluctuation effect setting processing (step C365) in the above-described fluctuation command processing. In the fluctuation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern type is the fluctuation without reach (step C381). If the variation pattern type is the variation without reach (step C381; Y), the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the effect mode is set (step C382). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without a reach, the symbol type is always a lost symbol, and it is not necessary to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The effect mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and naturally depends on the model. Here, there are a normal mode, a chance mode, a small hit RUSH, and the like. Further, in each mode, there are provided a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect of the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 are different.

  Next, with reference to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to MODE and the number of reservations of the special figure type is acquired (step C383). Thereby, in the case of the fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery content of the announcement effect appearing during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each announcement effect mode) according to the number of reservations. Thereafter, a lottery of a notice appearing during the first half change is performed using the first-half notice distribution group table (step C386).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not the variation without reach (step C381; N), the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the first-half notice distribution group table address corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is obtained (step C385), and the first-half notice distribution group table is used to change the first-half notice distribution group table. Is performed (step C386).

  Next, a preliminary announcement effect of the second half change is drawn by lottery. The latter half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display in a so-called reach action (for example, a special result mode (a special symbol combination) in which a display area other than a specific area among a plurality of columns of the special figure is a big hit). Is stopped and the variable display is performed only in the specific area). On the other hand, the first half change of the special figure change display game is a change display before the start of the reach action.

  First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the 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 address of the second-half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired with reference to the second-half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and the second-half notice distribution group table is used during the second-half change (reaching) using the second-half notice distribution group table. The lottery of the appearing notice is performed (step C389).

Then, the contents of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C390), and the contents of the effect corresponding to the preliminary lottery result are determined (step C391). As a result, an effect and a notice such as a fluctuating time and main reach content of the decorative special figure fluctuating display game are determined. Further, a stop symbol setting process for determining a stop symbol with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special figure variation display game, the content of the notice, and the game state is performed (step C392).
Next, display setting of the variable effect is performed (step C393), and display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C394). Through these processes, it is possible to execute an effect or a notice in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a notice effect that can be changed to the setting suggestion effect among the notice effects that have been set in the display setting in step C394 (step C399a). C399a; N) proceeds to Step C395. If there is a changeable announcement effect in the setting suggestion effect (step C399a; Y), a setting suggestion effect determination process is performed (step C399b). Thus, for example, a setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 59 is performed.
Then, when the setting suggestion effect execution is not determined in the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C399c; N), the process proceeds to step C395. If the setting suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C399c; Y), the setting suggestion effect is displayed and set in place of the notice effect that can be changed to the setting suggestion effect (step C399d). Move to C395.

  For example, when the notice effect that can be changed to the setting suggestion effect is an effect that displays the main character during the reach, and the setting suggestion effect is an effect that displays the character for setting suggestion during the reach, the advance effect When the setting suggestion effect is displayed and set in place of, the setting suggesting character appears in the reach in place of the main character. This makes it possible to indicate to the player that the setting suggestion effect has been executed, that is, that the value of the past or present big hit probability (probability value) is relatively high.

Next, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C395). In this process, a setting is made to decrease the decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the decrease in the start memory corresponding to the start of the special figure change display game.
Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by the decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C396), and the decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display setting is performed (step C397). Further, in order to set the fourth symbol variation display for displaying the decoration special figure variation display game separately from the identification information variation display, the display setting of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C398). Then, the variable effect setting process ends.

  The setting suggestion effect may be executed when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means (the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29). Specifically, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit during the logo display effect executed at the end of the ending effect. In that case, the effect control device 300 In place of the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 58, for example, an ending effect setting process as shown in FIG. 61 (a) is executed.

[Ending effect setting process]
FIG. 61A shows a modified example of the ending effect setting process (step C411) in the above-described big hit command processing. In the ending effect setting process, when the setting suggestion effect is determined in the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C454; Y), a change reservation from the logo display effect to the setting suggestion effect, that is, the operation means during the logo display effect When there is a predetermined operation for, a reservation is set to end the running logo display effect and start the setting suggestion effect (step C456).
By setting the change reservation in this way, when a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the logo display effect, a setting suggestion effect is executed instead of the logo display effect, for example, a display color of the logo. Changes from the color set in the “logo color setting” on the hall setting screen to a color for setting suggestion. This makes it possible to indicate to the player that the setting suggestion effect has been executed, that is, that the value of the past or present big hit probability (probability value) is relatively high.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect is not limited to the effect executed in place of the effect to be executed, but may be, for example, an effect executed in addition to the effect to be executed. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect may be an effect additionally executed during the ending effect, in which case the effect control device 300 replaces the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 58 with, for example, An ending effect setting process as shown in FIG. 61 (b) is executed.

[Ending effect setting process]
FIG. 61 (b) shows a modified example of the ending effect setting process (step C411) in the above-described big hit command processing. In this ending effect setting process, first, an ending effect is set based on the hit type information and the like (step C451), and a setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect is performed (step C457a). When the setting suggestion effect lottery is not won (step C457b; N), the ending effect setting process is terminated, and when the setting suggestion effect lottery is won (step C457b; Y), the setting suggestion effect determination process is performed. Perform (Step C453).

If the setting suggestion effect determination process does not determine the execution of the setting suggestion effect (step C454; N), the ending effect setting process ends, and the setting suggestion effect determination process determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect. (Step C454; Y) sets a setting suggestion effect (step C457c), and ends the ending effect setting process. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is an effect of blinking the LED for decorating the starting winning opening 36 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 among the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the setting suggestion effect is set (step C457c). At a predetermined timing during the ending effect, the LED for decorating the starting winning port 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 blinks. This makes it possible to indicate to the player that the setting suggestion effect has been executed, that is, that the value of the past or present big hit probability (probability value) is relatively high.
Here, in the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 61B, the processes of steps C457a to C457b may be omitted.
In the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 61 (b), a process for setting a setting suggestion effect execution reservation, that is, a process for setting a setting suggestion effect execution reservation, that is, a predetermined process for the operating means during the ending effect is performed instead of the setting suggestion effect setting process (step C457c). When an operation is performed, a process of setting a reservation for starting a setting suggestion effect may be performed.

The type (contents) of the setting suggestion effect executable in the gaming machine 10 may be one type or a plurality of types.
When there are a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects, the configuration is changed from a hall setting screen (a screen displayed on the display device 41 in the hall setting mode) to a designation screen for specifying the type of setting suggestion effect. It is also possible. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 62A, in a state where the cursor is positioned on the item of “setting suggestion effect” and “ON” is selected in the item, for example, When an operation of touching the center of the touch panel 29 on the upper surface of the effect button 25 is performed, a designation screen for designating the type of the setting suggestion effect is displayed. In addition, you may comprise from the player setting screen (the screen displayed on the display device 41 at the time of the player setting mode) to the designation screen for designating the kind of setting suggestion effect.

In this designation screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), the currently selected type is indicated by a cursor highlighted so as to surround the type of the setting suggestion effect. In the example shown in (1), the cursor is positioned at "day of week setting suggestion".
Here, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “one month average suggestion” indicates, for example, the most recent month (including the current date) from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). Alternatively, each probability set value set in the last month that does not include the current date may be extracted, an average value of these probability set values is calculated, and executed in a mode corresponding to the average value. It is a directing. Thereby, the tendency of the usual probability set value in the gaming machine 10 can be suggested.
Alternatively, the “one-month average suggestion” indicates that the average value of the probability setting values of the most recent month including the current day (or the most recent month not including the current day) is equal to or more than a predetermined value. The effect may be an effect performed in such a case. Thereby, it can be suggested that the probability setting value of the gaming machine 10 is relatively high.

In addition, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62B, “one week average suggestion” indicates, for example, the latest one week (or the current day) including the current day from the setting history (area for setting history of FeRAM 323). This may be the latest one week that does not include the above), the probability setting values set in the last one week are extracted, the average value of these probability setting values is calculated, and the process is performed in a mode according to the average value. . Thereby, it is possible to suggest the tendency of the probability set value of the gaming machine 10 in this week.
Alternatively, the “one week average suggestion” is the average of the probability settings for the last week including the current day (or the last week that does not include the current day), that is, the average of the probability settings for the current week. Is higher than the average value of the probability setting values of the last week. Thereby, it can be suggested that the gaming machine 10 has a higher probability set value this week than last week.

  Further, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “one week high setting suggestion” indicates, for example, from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323) to the latest week including the current day (or the current week). (It may be the last week that does not include the day) The probability set values set in the last one week are extracted, and the effect is executed when there is a probability set value equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value among these probability set values. is there. That is, it is the same as the “period setting suggestion effect” described above. This can indicate that a relatively high probability set value has been set in any of the gaming machines 10 in this week.

In addition, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “average day suggestion” indicates, for example, a predetermined day of the week (for example, the same day as the current day of the week) from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). Is extracted, the average value of these probability setting values is calculated, and an effect is executed in a mode according to the average value. Thereby, the tendency of the probability set value for the predetermined day of the week in the gaming machine 10 can be suggested.
Alternatively, the “day-of-the-week average suggestion” may be an effect that is executed when the average value of the probability setting value of a predetermined day is equal to or more than a predetermined value. Thereby, it can be suggested that the probability setting value of the predetermined day of the week is relatively high in the gaming machine 10.

  In addition, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62B, “day of week setting suggestion” indicates, for example, each probability setting value set on a predetermined day of the week from the setting history (area for setting history of FeRAM 323). Is an effect produced when a probability set value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value is included in these probability set values. That is, it is the same as the aforementioned “day of the week setting suggestion effect”. Thereby, it can be suggested that a relatively high probability set value is likely to be set on a predetermined day of the week in the gaming machine 10.

In addition, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “daily average suggestion with 3” is, for example, the date on which 3 is added (3rd, 13th) from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). This is an effect performed by extracting each probability setting value set on (day, 23rd), calculating the average value of these probability setting values, and executing in a manner according to the average value. Thereby, it is possible to suggest a tendency of the probability set value of the game machine 10 on the third day.
Further, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “Hidden setting suggestion with 3” is, for example, the date on which the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323) is 3 (3rd, This is an effect that is executed when the probability set values set on (13th and 23rd) are extracted, and among these probability set values, the probability set values equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value are included. Thereby, it can be suggested that a relatively high probability set value is likely to be set on the day when the game machine 10 has three.
Note that it is also possible to suggest an average or a high setting for a day that has a number other than 3, for example, an average or a high setting for a day that has the same number as the number on the current day. In addition, it is also possible to select which date is to be used on the hall setting screen or the like.

Further, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62 (b), “deferred suggestion” means, for example, extracting the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). However, it is an effect executed when these are the same. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it can be suggested that the current probability set value and the previous day's probability set value are the same.
Further, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62B, “change suggestion” is, for example, the current probability setting value and the previous day probability setting value extracted from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). However, this is an effect performed when these are different. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it can be suggested that the current probability set value is different from the previous day's probability set value.

  In addition, among the types of setting suggestion effects illustrated in FIG. 62B, “significant change suggestion” indicates, for example, the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value from the setting history (area for setting history of FeRAM 323). This is an effect that is extracted and executed when these differences are two or more stages. Thereby, in the gaming machine 10, it can be suggested that the current probability setting value and the probability setting value of the previous day are significantly different. Further, by selecting “significant change suggestion” as the type of setting suggestion effect, for example, if the probability setting value of the previous day in the gaming machine 10 is rich in setting 2, the player: With the appearance of the setting suggestion effect, it can be determined that the current probability setting value is equal to or more than the setting 4 which is rich.

When the designation screen shown in FIG. 62B can be displayed, for example, a setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 63 is executed instead of the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. In the setting suggestion effect determination process, first, a random number lottery for determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect is performed (step C470). If the random number lottery has not been won (step C471; N), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends, and if the random number lottery has been won (step C471; Y), the process proceeds to step C463.
Then, when ON / OFF (presence or absence) of the setting history record stored in the setting suggestive effect area of the FeRAM 323 is OFF (step C464; Y), that is, when the setting history of the probability set value is not stored Determines that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed if the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area of the FeRAM 323 (that is, the current probability setting value) is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, setting 4) (step C474), the setting suggestion effect determination processing ends. That is, in this case, if the current probability setting value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, if the setting history record is ON (step C464; N), the contents of the setting suggestion effect stored in the setting suggestion effect region of the FeRAM 323 are “one month average suggestion” and “one week average”. , “Day of week average suggestion” or “daily average suggestion with 3” is determined (step C472). If it is one of “one month average suggestion”, “one week average”, “day of week average suggestion”, and “daily average suggestion with 3” (step C472; Y), the setting history (FeRAM323 setting) The target probability set values are extracted from the history area), and if the average value is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold (for example, setting 4), the setting suggestion effect is determined to be executed (step C473), and the setting suggestion effect determination is performed. The process ends. That is, in this case, if the average value of the target probability setting values is not equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, in the case of “one month average suggestion”, the target probability setting value is set in the most recent month including the current day (or may be the most recent month not including the current day). It is each probability setting value, and in the case of "one week average suggestion", it is each probability setting value set in the latest week including the current day (or may be the latest week not including the current day) In the case of “day of week suggestion”, it is the probability setting value set for a predetermined day of the week (for example, the same day of the week as the current day of the week). (3 days, 13 days, and 23 days).

  If it is not one of “one month average suggestion”, “one week average suggestion”, “day of week average suggestion”, and “daily average suggestion with 3” (step C472; N), the setting suggestion for FeRAM 323 is performed. It is determined whether the content of the setting suggestion effect stored in the area is any of “one week high setting suggestion”, “day of the week high setting suggestion”, or “three-day high setting suggestion” (step C475). . If it is one of “one week high setting suggestion”, “day of the week high setting suggestion” and “three day high setting suggestion” (step C475; Y), the setting history (setting history of FeRAM 323) Of the target probability setting values, and if there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (for example, setting 4), the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C476), and the setting suggestion effect is determined. The determination processing ends. That is, in this case, if there is no probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the target probability setting values, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, in the case of “one week high setting suggestion”, the target probability set value is the probability set in the most recent week including the current day (or may be the most recent week not including the current day). In the case of "suggest day setting suggestion", the probability setting value is set for a predetermined day of the week (for example, the same day of the week as the current day). , Are the probability setting values set on the day 3 (3rd, 13th, and 23rd).

  In addition, when none of “one week high setting suggestion”, “day high setting suggestion” and “three day high setting suggestion” is present (Step C475; N), the setting suggestion production area of FeRAM 323 is displayed. It is determined whether the content of the stored setting suggestion effect is “deferred suggestion” (step C477). If it is “deferred suggestion” (step C477; Y), the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are extracted from the setting history (the setting history area of the FeRAM 323). The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C478), and the setting suggestion effect determination process ends. That is, in this case, if the current probability setting value and the probability setting value of the previous day are not the same, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

  If it is not “deferred suggestion” (step C477; N), it is determined whether the content of the setting suggestive effect stored in the setting suggestive effect area of the FeRAM 323 is “change suggestion” (step C479). If it is "change suggestion" (step C479; Y), the current probability set value and the previous day's probability set value are extracted from the set history (the area for the set history of the FeRAM 323). The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C480), and the setting suggestion effect determination process ends. That is, in this case, if the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are the same, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

If it is not “change suggestion” (step C479; N), that is, if the content of the setting suggestion effect stored in the setting suggestion effect area of the FeRAM 323 is “significant change suggestion”, the setting history (the FeRAM 323 The current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are extracted from the setting history area), and if the difference between them is two or more, execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined (step C481), and the setting suggestion effect determination is performed. The process ends. That is, in this case, if the difference between the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value is not two or more steps, the setting suggestion effect determination process ends without determining the execution of the setting suggestion effect.
In the case where the setting suggestion effect determination processing shown in FIG. 63 is performed as the setting suggestion effect determination processing (step C453) in the ending effect setting processing shown in FIG. 61 (b), the processing of steps C457a to C457b is omitted. .

The setting suggestion effect may be an effect of displaying a setting history calendar at a predetermined timing. As a result, it is possible to perform the "Day High Setting Suggestion", "Weekly High Setting Suggestion", "3 Day High Setting Suggestion", "Deferred Suggestion", "Change Suggestion", and "Significant Change Suggestion" at once. It becomes.
When the setting suggestion effect is an effect for displaying a setting history calendar, it is preferable that the setting history calendar to be displayed vaguely suggests a probability setting value, for example, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 64A, for example, as shown in FIG. 64B, the day on which any of the settings 1 to 3 is set is painted in blue, and any of the settings 4 to 6 is set. The days are painted red and one of them has been changed to purple.
Also, instead of (or in addition to) displaying a setting history calendar as shown in FIG. 64A as a setting suggestive effect, a setting history calendar as shown in FIG. The information may be displayed when the player performs a predetermined operation during a predetermined period such as a middle period.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result. Setting means (game control device 100) for setting one probability setting value among a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values used for the lottery are assigned, and storage for storing the probability setting value set by the setting means as a setting history. Means (effect control device 300 (FeRAM 323)) and predetermined parameters (for example, day of the week, only one week, only the day, one month, three days, the day and the previous day) among the probability setting values stored as the setting history ) Based on the probability set value corresponding to ()), and executing means (effect control device 300) for executing a suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect) related to the probability set value.
With such a configuration, not only the suggestion effect based on the current probability setting value but also the suggestion effect based on the past probability setting value can be executed, so that the probability setting value can be changed by executing the suggestion effect. It is possible to effectively appeal to the player regarding the probability setting value, such as the fact that the device is a model or that the probability setting value has been changed from usual.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment determines whether or not to store the setting history by a hall staff (for example, a clerk of a game store clerk who has a setting key and can perform a setting change operation with a setting key. First selection means (touch panel 29) for the store clerk) to select, and second selection means (touch panel 29) for the hall staff to select whether or not to enable the suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect). (See FIG. 57B).
With this configuration, it is optional whether to perform the suggested effect, whether the suggested effect to be performed is an effect that suggests only the current probability setting value or an effect that also suggests the past probability setting value. , The degree of freedom in the operation of the hall can be increased.
The first selecting means and the second selecting means may be different operating means.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution means (the production control device 300) includes a predetermined threshold (for example, one week, a day of the week, and a day with three days) corresponding to predetermined parameters (probability setting values). For example, it is configured such that a suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect) according to whether or not there is a probability setting value of setting 4) or more can be executed (see FIGS. 59 and 62 (b)).
With this configuration, the execution of the suggestion effect can indicate whether or not there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value in the past or current probability setting values.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed only when there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value in the past or current probability setting values, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when there is a probability setting value equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value in the past or current probability setting values, the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, and the predetermined value is set in the past or current probability setting values. If there is no probability setting value equal to or greater than the threshold, a setting suggestion effect of a second effect mode different from the first effect mode may be executed.
That is, instead of the setting suggestion effect determination processing illustrated in FIG. 59, a setting suggestion effect determination processing illustrated in FIG. 65 may be performed.

In the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 65, when there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the latest week including the current day (step C466; Y), the same day of the week as the current day of the week is used. If there is a probability set value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value among the probability set values (step C467; Y), or if the current probability set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value (step C468; Y), the first Execution of setting suggestion effect of the effect mode is determined (step C469a).
On the other hand, when there is no probability setting value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values of the latest week including the current day (step C466; N), the predetermined threshold value is included in the probability setting values of the same day of the week as the current day of the week. If there is no such probability setting value (step C467; N), or if the current probability setting value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (step C468; N), execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second effect mode is determined. (Step C469b).

Then, for example, when the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 65 is performed as the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C453) in the ending effect setting process shown in FIG. 58, the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the first effect mode is performed. When the process of determining (step C469a) has been performed, in step C455, a setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is set in place of the logo display effect.
Also, for example, when the setting suggestion effect determination process illustrated in FIG. 65 is performed as the setting suggestion effect determination process (step C453) in the ending effect setting process illustrated in FIG. 58, the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second effect mode is performed. When the process of deciding (Step C469b) has been performed, in Step C455, a setting suggestion effect of the second effect mode is set in place of the logo display effect.

The same applies to the setting suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG.
That is, in step C473, when the average value of the target probability set values is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value, the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined, and the average value of the target probability set values is set to the predetermined threshold value. If not, the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the second effect mode may be determined.
Further, in Step C474, when the current probability setting value is equal to or more than the predetermined threshold value, the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined. When the current probability setting value is not equal to or more than the predetermined threshold value, the process proceeds to Step C474. The execution of the setting suggestion effect of the two effect modes may be determined.
In step C476, when there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value in the target probability setting values, the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined, and the predetermined probability setting value is set in the target probability setting values. If there is no probability setting value equal to or more than the threshold value, the execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second effect mode may be determined.
If the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are the same in step C478, execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined, and the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are determined. If they are not the same, execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second effect mode may be determined.
If the current probability set value and the previous day's probability set value are not the same in step C480, execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined, and the current probability set value and the previous day's probability set value are the same. In the case of, execution of the setting suggestion effect of the second effect mode may be determined.
Also, in step C481, when the difference between the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value is two or more steps, the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect mode is determined, and the current probability setting value and the previous day's probability setting value are determined. If the difference between the probability setting values is not two or more, execution of the setting suggestion effect in the second effect mode may be determined.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution means (effect control device) includes a suggestion effect (setting suggestion effect) corresponding to one of the average value, the change frequency, and the change amount of the probability set value corresponding to the predetermined parameter. ) Can be executed (see FIG. 62 (b)). In the example shown in FIG. 62B, the suggestion effects according to the average value of the probability setting values are “one month average suggestion”, “one week average suggestion”, “day of week average suggestion”, and “daily average suggestion with 3”. The suggestion effect according to the change frequency of the probability set value is “deferred suggestion” and “change suggestion”, and the suggestive effect according to the change amount of the probability set value is “significant change suggestion”.
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest a tendency of the probability set value in the gaming machine 10 by executing the suggestion effect.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as described in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game ball. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine using medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using gaming balls.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. 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 29 touch panel (first selection means, second selection means)
100 game control device (setting means)
300 production control device (storage means, execution means)

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a result of a game is a special result,
Setting means for setting one probability set value among a plurality of probability set values to which a probability value used for the game lottery is assigned;
Storage means for storing the probability set value set by the setting means as a setting history,
A gaming machine comprising: an execution unit configured to execute a suggestion effect regarding the probability setting value based on a probability setting value corresponding to a predetermined parameter among the probability setting values stored as the setting history. First selecting means for the hall staff to select whether or not to store the setting history;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a second selection unit configured to allow a hall staff to select whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed.   2. The suggestion effect according to claim 1, wherein the execution unit is capable of executing the suggestion effect according to whether or not there is a probability setting value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value among the probability setting values corresponding to the predetermined parameter. Or the gaming machine according to 2.   The said execution means can perform the said suggestion effect according to any one of the average value of the probability setting value corresponding to the said predetermined parameter, a change frequency, and the amount of change, The Claims 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

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