JP2020032036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that enhances interest of a game through a promotion performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes first operation means, second operation means, and promotion performance execution means for executing a promotion performance for prompting a player to perform an operation. The promotion performance includes a promotion performance in which a first promotion image (performance button image G11) for prompting an operation of the first operation means is displayed, and a promotion performance in which a second promotion image (touch panel image G21) for prompting an operation of the second operation means is displayed. The promotion performance (normal button operation promotion performance) in which the first promotion image is displayed in a second display mode has a higher expectation that a special game state occurs than the promotion performance (touch operation promotion performance) in which the second promotion image is displayed. The promotion performance (specific button operation promotion performance) in which the first display promotion image is displayed in a first display mode has a lower expectation that a special game state occurs than the promotion performance (touch operation promotion performance) in which the second promotion image is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 57

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.

An operation unit that can be operated by a player, a validity period generating unit that can generate a validity period for validating the operation of the operation unit, and an operation of the operation unit during generation of the validity period. There is known a gaming machine having a promotion effect means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting (
For example, see Patent Literature 1).

JP-A-2005-054095

However, in the conventional gaming machines, it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game by the promotion effect.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by a promotion effect.

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 the game becomes a special result,
First operation means;
Second operating means;
And a promotion effect execution means for executing a promotion effect for prompting the player to perform an operation.
The promotion effect,
A promotion effect in which a first promotion image for prompting operation of the first operation means is displayed;
A promotion effect in which a second promotion image for prompting the operation of the second operation means is displayed,
The first promotion image can be displayed in a first display mode or a second display mode,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode is a performance with a higher degree of expectation that the special game state occurs than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode is a performance in which the degree of expectation that the special game state occurs is lower than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
The promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed is a performance having a higher degree of expectation that the special game state occurs than the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode,
The promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed is characterized in that the promotion effect in which the special game state occurs is lower than the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode. I do.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of a game can be raised by a promotion effect.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a figure explaining 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. It is a figure explaining a display in a performance display. 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. 3 is a flowchart for explaining ordinary processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 change start processing and special figure 2 change start processing. 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 the 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 the processing during special figure 1 fluctuation. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 changing process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during special figure 1 display. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure 2 display. It is a flowchart explaining the process 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 process. 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 the process during a small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 small hit end 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. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of operation promotion production. It is a figure showing an example of an explanation production. It is a figure showing an example of an explanation production. It is a figure showing an example of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 1 of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 1 of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 1 of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 2 of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 2 of a battle effect. It is a figure showing an example of modification 2 of a battle effect.

<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 has an outer frame (
The support frame 11 is mounted to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) has a front frame 1
2 is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side. The front frame (body frame) 1
2, a glass frame 15 (with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30).
A transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

In addition, lamps and LEDs are built in 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 or 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) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is provided below the front frame 12. Further, 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 for payment abnormality notification in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15. FIG.

An upper plate 21 (which supplies game balls to a hit ball launching device (not shown)) is provided below the front frame 12.
A storage ball), an upper plate ball outlet 22 from which a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flows out, and a game ball paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full. A lower plate (receiving tray) 23 for storing, an operation unit 24 of the hit ball firing device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 21
An effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player
Is provided. A touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from a player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25.
Further, a keyhole 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, the player can set the production button 25 and the touch panel 2
By operating No. 9, it is possible to perform an effect or the like in which a player's operation is interposed in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2).

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 has a flat game board body 8 serving as a mounting base for various members.
0 is provided. 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 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 shot 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 (display area) of the display screen where an image can be displayed. 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 for effecting a game 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 a 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 arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and one general prize hole 35 is arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into 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).

In the right part 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 variation display game is a predetermined result, the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device is used to open the normal-variation winning device 37 so that game balls 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 general-purpose solenoid 37.
Although it is a so-called Vero-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened and closed by moving forward and backward (sliding) in the forward and backward directions according to c, the movable member of the ordinary variable winning device 37 is not limited to this. Ordinary fluctuation winning device 3
The movable member 7 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by turning the upper end side in a direction of falling forward by the general-purpose solenoid 37c, or may be inverted by the general-purpose solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of "".
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. In the first special variable winning device 38, an opening / closing member (not shown) moves forward and backward (slides).
By doing so, the upper winning a prize port is converted into a state in which game balls can flow. First Special Variable Winner 3
8 changes the upper winning prize opening from the closed state to the open state based on the result of the special figure change display game, thereby facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the upper prize winning opening. A game value (prize ball) is provided. The 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).

Inside the upper winning prize port (winning area), a specific area into which game balls can flow is provided, and a lever solenoid 38f is provided so as to change the probability of game balls flowing into the specific area.
(See FIG. 3). A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of a game ball is provided in the specific area, and based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d, an advantageous state 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 fluctuation 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 fluctuation 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), the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball outlet switch 38
When the number of game balls detected in step e matches the number of game balls discharged from the upper winning prize port, it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper prize winning port have been discharged. Until the end of, the opening of a new Kamikaze winning opening will not be performed.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, to the right of the starting winning opening 36, a second special variable winning 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 varying display game. A device (lower prize winning port) 39 is provided. 2nd special variable winning device 3
Reference numeral 9 denotes a state in which a game ball can flow into the lower winning prize opening by opening and closing (sliding) an opening / closing member (not shown) in the front-rear direction. The second special fluctuation winning device 39 changes the lower special winning opening from the closed state to the open state based on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, thereby facilitating the flow of the game ball into the lower special 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 have not won the winning port or the like. Also, outside the game area 32, the game board main body 80
In the lower right corner of the figure, a special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game, special figure 2 variable display game)
Also, a collective display device 50 for executing a normal figure change display game is provided.

The collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like.
A special figure 1 display (first special figure change display section) 51 for the variable display game, a special figure 2 display (second special figure change display section) 52 for the special figure 2 change display game, and an LED lamp The first storage display unit 53 for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 1 change display game, and the second storage display unit 54 for notifying the start storage number of the special figure 2 change display game constituted by an LED lamp. Prepare.

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 informing how to hit (how to hit corresponding to the game state), and a probability display unit 57 for informing 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 section for displaying that the large hit probability state is in the high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, and a display for turning on when a large hit occurs to notify the large hit occurrence. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
Further, a general-figure display section 58 for displaying the general-figure variation display game, a storage display section 59 for notifying the number of stored start-ups of the general-figure variation display game, A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure change display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the change display game, that is, while performing the decoration special figure change display game on the display device 41, The segment is blinked 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. To indicate that it is changing, special map 1
And the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is "missing", for example, the center segment (the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition to the special figure 1) is turned on as a result mode of the missing, and the result of the game is 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 a loss result mode as a hit result mode (special result mode).

The first storage display unit 53 turns off a plurality of LEDs based on the number of undigested balls (starting storage number = reservation number) among the winning prize balls to the starting winning opening 36 which is a change start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. ,lighting blinking)
Display by
The second storage and display unit 54 includes a normal fluctuation winning device 37 serving as a fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52.
The number of undigested spheres (the number of starting memories = the number of suspensions) of the prize balls to the prize ball is turned off and on by a plurality of LEDs (
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. 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, and In the case of a game state in which right-handing is more advantageous to the player than hitting (right-handed), all LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and for example, the probability state of a big hit is a low probability state (
In the case of the normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is the high probability state (probable change state), all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in a comprehensive manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. 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 (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
U) 111, and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that includes an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, generates an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock used as a reference for a random number generation circuit. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, DC5
A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as V is supplied to enable the operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC-DC that generates a DC voltage of 32 V DC from a 24 V AC power supply.
A normal power supply unit 410 including a converter and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower-level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, and the gaming microcomputer 1
A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to a RAM inside the power supply 11 when a power failure occurs;
It has a power failure monitoring circuit, and includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the occurrence and recovery of a power failure to the game control device 100.

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, it is possible to reduce the cost 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 supply is provided by the game microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data is supplied to a built-in RAM, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. That is, even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the game control device 100 can store and retain information relating to the game, 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 the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to 17 V 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. This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated. Based on the signal, processing for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. Is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of a forced interrupt signal, and resets the entire control system.

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

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, and the RAM 111C stores a work area of the CPU 111A and a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. Used as ROM 111B or RAM 11
As 1C, 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 a variation pattern by referring to variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start-up memory. Further, the variation pattern table includes an outlier variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include tables for determining the latter half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after the reach state (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before the reach state. 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) 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. When the special result mode is set, the gaming state is advantageous for the player (a special gaming state).
At the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed,
This refers to a display state in which the display result already derived and displayed 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 a state in which 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 progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. 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 variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game fluctuates a plurality of pieces of identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device for a predetermined time. In the case where the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right and middle after the display and the result mode is displayed, the state where the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, 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 satisfies the condition for the special result mode (for example, the same State that has become identification information,
However, the special result mode may be excluded) in 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 special result modes include a normal reach (N reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) and premier reach are set. Note that the expected value is that there is no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <
It becomes higher in the order of Premier Reach. The 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 (when the special result mode is lost). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which the jackpot is more likely to be a big hit than the case where the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and output the game machines. 10 is controlled overall. Also, 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 (
(Including the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without any reach or reach), random number generation for generating a random number for generating a random number for determining the hit of the normal figure variable display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives 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; ing.

Further, the CPU 111A executes the ROM 111B
And obtains any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables from the plurality of variation pattern tables. 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 start storages and the like. Here, the CPU 111A
Constitutes a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, drives a payout motor of a payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, and displays a prize ball. 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 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 disposed 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. Connected to
An interface chip (proximity I) that receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts the signal to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.
/ F) 121 is provided. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so that a lead wire of a sensor or a proximity switch is incorrectly short-circuited, a sensor or a switch is disconnected from a connector, or a lead wire is cut to be 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. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning opening switch 35a, the winning opening switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 3
The detection signal 4a is input to the second input port 123. Also, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the specific area switch 38d, the remaining ball discharge switch 38e, and the out ball detection switch 3
The detection signal 2a is input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, a detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

In addition, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like 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 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and a detection signal of a body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 and the like of the gaming machine 10 are also input. It has become so.

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 has a keyhole for inserting the setting key,
Only when a corresponding setting key is inserted, the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state). 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 to be 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 a probability set value, turn the setting key of the setting key
By turning on the power of the gaming machine while operating (pressing) the AM initialization switch 112, a probability set value change mode in which the probability set value can be changed is entered. During the probability set value change mode, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated ( By pressing the button, the probability setting value can be changed. 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 the information on the probability set value while the operation on 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.

In addition, a state in which the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position (RAM initialization switch 11
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on in (2 is not operated), the currently selected probability set value is displayed on the performance display device 153, but the probability set value cannot be changed. Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and displays the probability setting 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. Also, other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used,
The probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 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 output from the main board 100.
Is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via a relay board 70. Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
The detection signal a is configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is converted into an enable signal CE by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding an address assigned to the second input port 123.
2 can be read by asserting (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and a first input port 122 described later.

In addition, 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). A signal indicating whether or not 200 is ready to accept a command), an abnormal payout status signal (a status signal indicating abnormal payout), a shot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), an 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 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal based on the input signal and supplying the signal 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.
The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are temporarily 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 limit 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
The signal is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. 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. The reset signal RESET is applied to each of the ports 122, 123,
It is not supplied to 124 and 126. 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 a malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control 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. Note that the one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

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 organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, 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 need to be processed, such as a start-up switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the shooting test apparatus 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. The data signal is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the game cannot be controlled. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch without passing through the buffer, and the like. I have. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port 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 is provided with 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). Winning opening solenoid 2) 39b, first special variable winning device 38
The operation data of the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the inside and the general-purpose solenoid 37c for opening the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are output, and the display data of the performance display device 153 for displaying the currently selected probability set value is output. This is the port for output.
The output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of a 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. ON / OFF of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected
A fourth output port 136 for outputting off data is provided.

The output unit 130 also outputs information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting the signal to the output port 1 is provided. 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 that outputs an on / off drive signal for a 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. The fifth driver 138e has a power supply voltage of D in order to drive the performance display device 153 operating at 5V.
C5V is supplied from the power supply device 400.
The second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 includes DC1
2V is supplied. Since the third driver 138c for driving 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. Photo coupler 13
Numeral 9 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 such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are provided. Absent.

Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36,
The starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the special winning port switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are provided with coils for detecting magnetism. 2. Description of the Related Art A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon is used. Also, 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, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes an amusement chip (IC
), A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. LSI 314 for controlling sound output to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from speakers 19a and 19b.
It has.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program executed by the CPU and various types of data.
A program ROM 321 composed of a ROM (programmable read only memory), a RAM 322 providing a work area, and an Fe capable of retaining stored contents even when power is not supplied during a power failure
A RAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 serving as a clock unit 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 the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect contents, and
It executes processing such as instructing the contents of the output video to the DP 312, instructing the reproduction sound to the sound source LSI 314, turning on the decorative lamp, driving control of the motor and the solenoid, and managing 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 character images 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 VSYN for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
C, a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
To the main control microcomputer 311 from the interrupt signal INT0-n for notifying the processing status such as the end of the drawing to the VRAM and the wait for notifying that the command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 are waiting to be received. The signal WAIT and the like are also input.

The effect control device 300 includes 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. The video generated by the VDP 312 is transmitted to the display device 41 via 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. Also, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
Is entered. The effect control device 300 includes an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and is provided with a sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the fluctuation 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). ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5 V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function.

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 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having the provided LED (light emitting diode), the game board 3
0 (including the center case 40), for example, the panel effect device 44 (for example, the display device 41).
A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a movable character or the like that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display in (1) 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. In addition, even if 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 controlling the drive of the frame effect device is provided. good.

Further, 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. A function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the input and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311;
A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

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

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. A VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal) and a sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
Are supplied to an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, and the like, and reset these. In addition, the production control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10.
The cooling fan 45 is driven when the N45 is connected and 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 operated when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the condition device is operated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special 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. Further, the "condition device" is a term that is generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines, as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory,
In this specification, it is used as a term having the same meaning.

The value (probability value) of the jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot (first special result), is shown in Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2
The probability value in the low probability state and the probability value in the high probability state are the respective probability values 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, A value may be assigned. That is, the probability value in the high probability state may be switchable in multiple stages.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the same probability value is assigned to “setting 1” and “setting 2” as the probability values 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, six probability setting values (“setting 1” for three types of probability values (the probability value in the low probability state and the probability value in the high probability state)). "To" setting 6 "). For example, three probability setting values (for example," setting 1 "
To “Setting 3”) and the remaining three probability setting values (for example, “Setting 4” to “Setting 6”) may be unused.

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. (V passing), the special game state is set to a high probability state 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.
Further, even if the high probability state is established based on the result mode of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable 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 provided only in the special figure 2 without being provided in the special figure 1, that is, the small hit probability of the special figure 1 is 0, but is not limited thereto. 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.
The types of jackpots (first special result) in the special figure 1 variable display game are 10R probability variable jackpot and 4
There are three types of R-variable jackpot and 10R regular jackpot. 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 area (probability operation area) and is likely to be in a high probability state (probability state) after the end of the special game state. The normal state indicates that it is unlikely that a game ball will flow into a specific area (probable change operation area) and is unlikely to be in 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 big hit type is the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of actual rounds + the 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 winning 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. Even if the type of the big hit is normal, the state enters the high probability state when the game ball flows into the specific area.

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 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 is likely to flow into a specific area (probable change operation area). Then, 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 variable jackpot, the first special variable prize winning device 3 in the first round.
8 and release a specific area (probable change operation area). 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.
8 is opened, but a specific area is not opened. 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. In other words, 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 may flow 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 opening without V for opening the first special variable winning device 38 is performed.
It is the V that is performed in the first round that the game ball can flow into the specific area (probable operation area).
There is only long opening and there is V only short opening. 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. Also,
The specific round may be multiple 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 the predetermined number (
(For example, 9) when one of the conditions for winning a game ball is established, the first special variable winning device 3
8 is closed to end the round (t12). After that, the upper winning prize mouth remaining ball processing time starts (t12), and when the upper prize winning winning ball remaining processing time ends, the interval time starts (
At t13), 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 38
f 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 so that game balls cannot flow in. When the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member retracts from the specific area and game balls can flow in. 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 the game ball by the specific area switch 38d is treated as invalid.

The lever solenoid 38f is turned off when 64 msec has elapsed from the start of the round (t32). Then, when 100 msec has elapsed 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 milliseconds have elapsed from the start of the round, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t
34). Then, after the lapse of 2700 msec, the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is opened again (
t35) When the condition that either the openable time of 25000 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins is satisfied, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round ends. (T39). Thereafter, the upper winning prize opening ball processing time starts (t39), and when the upper prize winning opening ball processing time ends, the interval time starts (t41). 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 3
8f 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 opening of the first special fluctuation winning device 38 is for a sufficiently long time, and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f continues for a long time, so that the game ball almost certainly flows into the specific area. Become. Therefore, when the type of the big hit is certain, the high probability state is almost certainly attained.

Further, the lever solenoid 38f can be kept ON for a predetermined time after the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t40 to t43), and flows into the first special variable winning device 38 immediately before closing. It is possible for the game ball to flow into a specific area. It should be noted that the first special variable prize-winning device 38 is provided when the openable time elapses or when a predetermined number of game balls win.
Is closed, and when all the game balls that have won the first special variable winning device 38 are discharged within the upper prize winning port remaining ball processing time, the lever solenoid 38f is terminated at the end of the remaining ball processing time (t41). Is turned off and the operation ends, 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 the discharge is not completed within the range, and the discharge is completed before the end (t43) of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state, 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 during which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state (t43), the end of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state (t43) With this, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off and the operation is completed. In this case, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid after 100 ms has passed since the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t43) (t44).

As shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the short opening with V, the same opening as the first opening of the first special variable 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, the possibility that the game ball flows into the specific area is low. Therefore, when the jackpot type is normal, it is rare to be in a high probability state.

The operation of the lever solenoid 38f and the switching of the specific area switch 38d between valid and invalid perform the same operation as in the case of long opening with V as long as the game ball remains in the first special variable winning device 38 ( t55-t63). Therefore, if game balls remain 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 balls 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 3
At the end of the period during which 8f is turned on (t62), the lever solenoid 38f is turned off and the operation ends, and after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t62).
After a lapse of 100 ms, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid (t63).

In addition, the first special fluctuation prize device 38 for the first opening (t31 to t34) in the long opening with V shown in FIG. 7B and the first special fluctuation in the short opening with V shown in FIG. 7C. The opening of the prize device 38 (t51 to t54) is set to an opening time that allows the first special variable prize 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 with the start of the round (t71), and the openable time of 200 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) ), The first special variable winning device 38 when any of the conditions for winning the game ball is satisfied.
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. In most cases, the prize is closed as the openable time elapses. Thereafter, the upper winning a prize mouth remaining ball processing time starts (t72), and when the upper prize winning port remaining ball processing time ends, the interval time starts (t73), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (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, a small hit fanfare time is started,
When the small hit fanfare time ends, the second special variable prize winning device 39 is opened, and 160
The second special variable prize winning device 39 is closed when either of the conditions that the openable time of 0 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins is established. 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. The second
There may be a plurality of types of opening / closing modes (opening time and number of times of opening) in the special game state. In this case, for example, which opening / closing mode is set (adopted) is determined based on a 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 exemplifying a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the 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 ST.
There are three. In addition, other special game states include a first special game state based on a first special result (big hit) and a second special game state based on a second special result (small hit), but are omitted here. 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 the 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 variation display game determined to be main in each game state may be referred to as main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as irregular variation.

The normal game state ST1 is a state in which the special figure probability is low, and there is no Toden support for improving the open time per unit time of the ordinary fluctuation winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and there is no special figure fluctuation display game or general figure. This is a state in which 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 a 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 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, so that the player does not select the execution of 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 in which the special figure probability is basically low. However, when a game ball flows into a specific area (probable change operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (when there is V passing), the state is in a high probability state. In addition, there is a state in which there is a general power support for improving the opening time per unit time of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate winning. If there is a public figure support, there is also a reduction in the time required to reduce the change time of the special figure change display game or the normal figure change 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 winning device 37, and the firing direction is right-handed in order to aim at the normal fluctuation winning device 37.
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-purpose support for improving the open time per unit time of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate prize winning. It is in a state where 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 winning device 37, and the firing direction is right-handed in order to aim at the normal fluctuation winning device 37. 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 present embodiment, the probability (the normal probability) of the hit result of the general-figure variation display game in the state with the general-purpose support is the same probability (normal probability) as the state without the general-purpose support. However, in the state where the public telephone support is provided, it is possible to set the public figure probability to be a higher probability (the normal figure high probability state) than the normal probability (the normal figure low probability state).
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 there is ordinary electric support. 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 more 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.
If the result of the special figure change display game is a small hit in the second specific game state ST3, the state in which 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 game 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. The device 37 wins a prize, and the second variable prize device disposed below the normal variable prize device 37
It does not flow down to the special fluctuation winning device 39. 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 prize device 39 disposed below the normal variable prize device 37. Therefore, in the first specific game state ST2, it is easy to increase the number of game balls of the player by a small hit. That is, in the first specific game state ST2, the small hit occurs frequently and the player's holding ball increases, so the effect mode is the small hit RUSH.
Mode.

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 because there is a normal power support. The first specific game state ST2 is a high probability state, and further,
Since the player's possession ball increases due to frequent small hits, this is a more advantageous state for the player than the normal game state ST1 and the second specific game state ST3.

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, a game ball flows into a specific area (probable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and the specific area switch. If it is detected at 38d (there is V passing), after the end of the first special game state, the process shifts to the first specific game state ST2. On the other hand, when the probability variable jackpot is derived and enters the first special game state, and when the game ball does not flow into the specific area (probability variable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the first special game state (no V passage) ), The game shifts to the normal game state ST1 after the end of the first special game state. In addition, a normal jackpot is derived to be the first special game state, and in the case where there is no V passing in the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (the special figure low probability 2nd specific game state ST
Go to 3). On the other hand, a normal jackpot is derived to enter the first special game state, and in the case of V passing in the first special game state, after the end of the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special figure high probability) 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. Also, the first
When the player has won the drop lottery in the 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 there is no distinction between the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, it is simply referred to as a decorative special figure variable display game. Also,
When there is no distinction between a big hit (first special result) and a small hit (second special result), it is simply called 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 game ball that was launched,
The game area 32 flows down 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, a starting winning opening 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 and is discharged from 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 hole won. 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 shoots 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. The player can aim for a prize at the arranged general prize port 35, and fires a game ball to the right game area (so-called right-handed), so that the general-purpose starting gate 34, the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, the first special fluctuation prize. The device 38, the second special fluctuation winning device 39, and the general winning opening 35 arranged on the right side of the second special fluctuation winning device 39 can be aimed at winning.

A gate switch 34a, such as a non-contact switch for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 34, is provided in the general-purpose starting gate 34.
When the game ball hit inside 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 start gate 34, the general figure start storage number is the upper limit number (for example, four If it is less than), add the number of normal figure start memory (+1
) To store one general-purpose start memory 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, a random number value for hit determination (hit random value) for determining the result of the general-figure variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the general-figure start memory. Is to be done.

Then, when there is a general figure start memory and the general figure fluctuation display game can be started, that is, when the general figure fluctuation display game is not being executed and the general figure fluctuation display game hits, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is changed to the open state. If the hit state is not the hit state, the random number value for hit determination stored in the first map stored in the first place is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine a 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 wins, and a specific result mode (general-figure specific result) is derived.

In addition, the game control device 100 determines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined variation time in a general-purpose display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing a general-purpose variation 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.
In addition, the general-purpose display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41 and includes, for example, numerals, symbols,
It is also possible to use a character design or the like, change the display for a predetermined time, and then stop and display the result.

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). In the case where the result of the general-figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed on the general-figure display unit 58 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.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 stores the first start memory, which is the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning in the start winning port 36, by a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).
) Is stored as a limit, and a second upper limit memory (for example, four) which is a start memory (a special figure start memory) based on a prize in the normal variable prize device 37 is stored as a limit. Based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random value, and each fluctuation pattern random value are extracted as the starting storage information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory or the 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) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50. 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 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first variable display apparatus) 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 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 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 the second special result (small hit), the one special figure change display game will continue until the end of the special game state based on the small hit. The special figure change display game 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. The game control device (game control means) 100
The second execution control means performs execution control of the special figure 2 variable display game (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).

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. Jackpot 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). That is, special map 1
The display 51 constitutes a first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (a special figure 1 variable display game) based on winning of a game ball into the starting winning port 36. In addition, 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 the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37.

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a big hit game state (first special game state)
After the end of the control, a control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can be advanced in a situation more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the hit probability is high and that there is a general power support). It is possible to do. That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms a specific game state generation means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41
, A decoration special figure variation display game for varyingly displaying a plurality of types of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) 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, a fluctuation display is performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game, and a 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 decoration special figure variation display game). Note that different 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. Also, gaming machine 1
0 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure change display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

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), but the special figure 2 variable display game has 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 is temporally inefficient, and 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 a 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 varied according to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, when 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, If the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the special figure 2
A long fluctuation of about 5 minutes may be selected as the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the game control device 10
The control executed by the 0 game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 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 the main process, as shown in FIG. 9, first, a process for inhibiting an interrupt (step X1) is performed, and then a stack pointer which is a head address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs. Stack pointer setting processing for setting (Step X2)
I do. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and a predetermined register (for example, D
The upper address of the RAM start address is set to the register (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the address range of the RAM is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper address is 00h.
In step X4, the leading 00h is set. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set 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 game control device 1 serving as a main control unit is set.
A standby time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for a program of a slave control unit (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls in accordance with an instruction from 00 to start normally.
Is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up 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 be prevented from dropping commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). 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 target of validity determination) of the RAM that is not a target of validity determination (calculation of a checksum). Thus, when calculating the check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

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. If the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the set number of checks. If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal has 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 the time of turning on the power. 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. Thus, 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 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 no power failure has 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 value of the timer 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 ended,
Access to a read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM is permitted (step X11), and off data is output to all output ports (set to a state where no output is provided) (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 the 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the game microcomputer 111. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a CPU 1 based on the frequency-divided signal.
A CTC circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) and a signal CTC for triggering a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit are provided for 11A.
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), and if it is normal (Step X16; Y),
Power failure inspection area check data 2 in which the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is normal (for example, A5h)
Is determined (step X17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), a checksum calculation process (step X18) for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed. (Step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y)
Since there is no abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is cleared (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 is abnormal. (Step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether the probability setting change flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting change flag is set (step X23; Y), the main abnormality error notification command 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. In other words, if the gaming machine is turned off and restarted while changing the probability set value,
Since the operation of the game control device 100 stops, 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). Thereby, in the performance display device 153,
The display as shown in FIG. Thereafter, on data of the security signal is output and off data of signals other than the security signal is output (step X26).
, And return 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. The effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, operates the panel effect device 44,
A notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed is issued by, for example, outputting sounds by 9a and 19b.
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. As a result, 0 is set in the probability setting value area in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. Then, step X29,
The process of 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), whether the setting key switch 152 is on is determined based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). If the setting key switch 152 is not in the ON state (step X35; N
In), it is determined whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is on based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

When it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on (Step X43; N)
That is, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the off state, the process proceeds to step X41 to perform a process in a case where the power supply is normally restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step X43).
; Y), the flow proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization processing. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make means of conversion.

If the setting key switch 152 is ON (step X35; Y), the flag for checking the probability setting is set (step X36). This causes a transition to the probability set value confirmation mode. Then, the command under the probability setting confirmation is sent to the effect control board (effect control device 300).
(Step X37). In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the command of the probability setting confirmation, the display of the display device 41 and the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46 are displayed.
, The operation of the board effect device 44, the output of sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, etc.
The fact that the probability set value is being confirmed is notified.

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 process (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, 12
If the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends in less than 8 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, after switching to the probability set value change mode or probability set value confirmation mode, at least 5
Since it is necessary to output a security signal for 0 ms, 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). In step X33, instead of making a determination based on the state read in step X6 (state at power-on), the state (current state) read in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is set. Judgment based on When 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), and if no power failure has occurred (step X34;
In step N33, the process returns to step X33. If a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. If 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 the power failure is restored, It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the OFF state (step X33; Y), a process of prohibiting the interruption (step X38) is performed. Processing to permit interruption (step X32
) And before the process of prohibiting the interrupt (steps X38 and X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, the probability setting change / confirmation processing (step X122) related to the probability setting 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 receiving the notification end command,
The notification that is being executed (the notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed or the notification that the probability set value is being checked) 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 check flag is set. Is the area to be initialized (e.g. power outage inspection area,
A power outage recovery process (step X41) for performing a process of saving an initial value at the time of power outage recovery in a checksum area and an area relating to error monitoring is performed. The probability setting checking flag is cleared in step X41.
Thereafter, a command at the time of power failure recovery 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 number information command, and a screen designation command. Send a command. As the screen designation command, if the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both in the normal processing described later, that is, when the customer is waiting, that is, neither during execution of the special figure change display game nor during the special game state. A command for the customer waiting demo screen is transmitted, otherwise, a command for the recovery screen is transmitted. In addition, 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 (work area (probability set value 1-byte area)) for the probability setting value and the RAM area (work area and stack area) for the performance display (display of the base value and the ratio of the accessory) 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,
It is not necessary to clear the stack area or unused area.

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 the 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, a production number information command, a RAM initialization command (customer wait) A demonstration 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. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands,
It also transmits an effect number information command, a support number information command that is information on the number of executions of the special figure change display game that has been provided with general power support, and the like.

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 transposing the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing the extracted random number 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. Note that the bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be allowed to set arbitrarily.

Then, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on
, And the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining the hit symbol of the special figure (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), and random numbers for determining the hit of the ordinary figure (hit random number) ), The initial value (start value) of the random number (falling lottery random number) for determining whether or not to win the falling lottery is R
After saving in a predetermined area of the WM (step X48), an interrupt is permitted (step X4).
9). 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 every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

Subsequently, an initial value random number 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, and the falling random number are generated 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” that is 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. The “low-speed counter” 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. Also, 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” in which a start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round. "Has been adopted. Each of the random numbers is +1 or -1.
Or a random update in which all values within the range appear randomly without duplication until one cycle is completed. 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 lottery random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In the present 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 of step X50, a process of prohibiting an interrupt (step X51)
To perform the performance display editing process (step X52). Then, after performing the process of permitting the 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), the initial value random number updating process is performed. (Step X5
Return to 0). 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. Is kept waiting by the initial value random number update process, thereby avoiding pressure on the interrupt 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.
If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed as in the present embodiment, but only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update process, This has the advantage that the main processing is simplified.

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).
), Save the power failure inspection area check data 2 in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (step X59) and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step X60), the RW is executed.
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step X61), it waits for the power of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown 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, when the power is turned on, delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device (the game control device) 100) and power outage monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power outage during the predetermined standby time.
The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) If the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

The main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
An initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization unit (initialization unit that initializes data stored in the RAM 111C based on operation of the initialization operation unit
Game control device 100), and the operating state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
In addition, 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 process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. That is, 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
Is started.

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step X1).
01). 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 start 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 capture of signals, 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), , Probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122)
And terminate the timer interrupt processing.
On the other hand, if both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirming flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (big winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b) are set based on the output data set in various processes. , Lever solenoid 38f, Puden solenoid 37
An output process (step X105) for performing drive control of the actuator such as c) is performed. 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 permitting signal is 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),
A random number update process 2 (step X108) is performed. Thereafter, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a and 39a, monitor whether there is a normal signal input, setting the prize ball, front frame and glass. A prize opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109) for monitoring errors such as opening of the frame and improper prize to the normal variable prize device 37 and the special variable prize 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 the abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the starting port 1 switch 3
Starter switch monitoring processing for monitoring winning of the starter switch 6a and the starter 2 switch 37a (step X
111). In the starting port switch monitoring process, the starting winning port 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 are used.
Various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the game. And special map 1
Special figure 1 game processing (step X112) that performs processing related to the variable display game, special figure 2 game processing (step X113) that performs processing related to the special figure 2 variable display game, and general figure game processing that performs processing related to the general figure variable display game (Step X114) The segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variable display game and displaying various information related to the game.
Segment LED editing processing for driving the display so as to display desired contents (step X115)
I do.

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 sensor 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality Fraudulent monitoring process (step X117), which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step X118), and determines 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 ends. 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 a probability setting change / confirmation process (step X1) in the above timer interrupt process.
22). 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 the normal range (0 to 5 in the present embodiment) (step X13).
1).
When the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (Step X131; Y)
Is set to the probability setting value display data corresponding to the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM (current probability setting value) (step X132), and the probability setting value display data is set to the second output port. The signal is output to the fifth driver 138e via 134 (step X134). This allows
13 (a) to 13 (f) are displayed on the performance display device 153.
On the other hand, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is not within the normal range (step X131)
; N), turn-off data is set as probability set value display data (step X133);
The probability setting value display data is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (Step X134). Thus, in the performance display device 153, FIG.
Is displayed as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the performance display device 153 includes four 7-segment displays (seven-segment displays) 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 shows the current probability set value, and the remaining 7-segment display shows “SET”. "".
Specifically, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “0”, the current probability setting value is “setting 1”, and therefore, as shown in FIG. "1" is displayed on the segment display, and when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "1", the current probability setting value is "1".
13B, “2” is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 13B, and if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “2”, the current value is “2”. Is set to “Setting 3
"3" is displayed on the right-most 7-segment display as shown in FIG.
When the value of the probability setting value area in M is “3”, the current probability setting value is “setting 4”, and therefore, as shown in FIG. "4" is displayed, and when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is "4", the current probability setting value is "setting 5", and as shown in FIG. When “5” is displayed on the 7-segment display and the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is “5”, the current probability setting value is “Setting 6”, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3 (f), "6" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display. When the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is out of the normal range (abnormal value), the rightmost 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 X1).
35). 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 changing 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 gaming machine 10 is powered on. It is determined whether it is a confirmation process (step X138).

If it is the probability setting change / confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on (step X138; Y), the probability setting change / confirmation process ends. On the other hand, when it is not the probability setting change / confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on (step X138; N)
It is determined whether there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139).
In step X139, the RAM initialization switch 1 is used in the immediately preceding input processing (step X103).
When an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation 12 is detected, 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 updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 5 (step X140), and the probability setting change / confirmation process is performed. finish. 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 within 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. The probability set value can be changed with.
Since only the pressing operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is possible, it is not possible to distinguish between a shift operation for shifting to the probability set value change mode and a change operation for changing the probability set value. Therefore, when the transition operation (the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability setting value change mode) is continued even 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 process of the timer interrupt process (step X103), the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the previous input process is off, and the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the current input process is turned 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 process is likely to be in the off state. That is, if the transition operation is continued even in the probability set value change mode, the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the input process (step X103) in the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on. ) 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 power-on, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 based on the shift operation, and The inconvenience that the value of the area for the probability set 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 is, the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that has caused the transition to the probability set value change mode 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 capable of generating 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 a probability value used for a game lottery is 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 an operation of the second operation unit during the probability set value change mode, the transition means (the game control device 100) and the probability set value (the value of the probability set value area in the RWM) stored in the storage means. ) To change the probability set value, and to change the probability set value by operating the second operation unit for shifting to the probability set value change mode (shift operation). Operation of the operation unit Change operation) is the same operation (press operation in the case of the present embodiment), and the setting changing means continues from the power-on of the gaming machine even during the probability set value change mode. It is configured not to respond to the operation of the operation unit.
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 set value change mode, the probability set 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 X1) in the above-described timer interrupt process.
11) was indicated. In this starting port switch monitoring process, first, the starting port 1 (start winning port 36)
A winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and a hard random number acquisition process (step X49)
Perform 2). 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 X49).
3).

If the information on the presence of the start opening winning is not set based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. Note that, in this case, the information on no start-up winning 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 (normal game state). (Step X494). Then, when the special map has a low probability and there is no time saving (step X49).
4; Y), the flow proceeds to step X497. If the special figure has a low probability and no time saving is in progress (step X494; N), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step X495).
And effect command setting processing (step X496).

In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the right-turn instruction notification command, the right-turn instruction is instructed to instruct the player to make a right-turn by display, voice, or the like. When the player is in the specific game state or the special game state, the right-handed player is more advantageous to the player, and the player does not win unless the player is left-handed. When a winning is detected, a right-handed instruction is notified.

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

In the case where the information on the start opening winning is not set based on the winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (
In step X501; N), the start-up switch monitoring process ends. Note that, in this case, the information on no start-up winning is set.
On the other hand, if the start-up winning information is set based on the winning in the ordinary variable prize device 37 (step X501; Y), it is determined whether the pudden (the ordinary variable prize device 37) is operating, that is, It is determined whether or not the variable prize 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),
Move to step X504. On the other hand, when the normal power is not operating (Step X502; N)
In step X503, it is determined whether or not unauthorized fraud has occurred.

In the determination as to whether or not the irregular fraud has occurred, it is determined that the fraud has occurred when the number of illegal winnings in the ordinary variable prize 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 the closed state, and a game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs,
If there is a game ball winning 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 is occurring.

In the case where unauthorized fraud has occurred (step X503; Y), the start-up switch monitoring process ends. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more. If no irregularities in the ordinary telephone are occurring (step X503; N), a table for setting the information of suspension by the start-up port 2 is prepared (step X504), and the toll-drawing start-up switch common processing (step X50)
Perform 5) to end the start-up switch monitoring process.

[Tokuzu start 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 drawing starting port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed 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 given to the gaming machine 1.
The start port signal output count, which is the number of times of output to the external management device of 0, is loaded (step X521), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step X522). X523).
If the output count does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is set to R
It is saved in the start port signal output count area of the WM (step X524), and the number of special figure reservations (start storage) corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored, that is, the number of special figure reservations (start storage) to be updated is the upper limit ( Here, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs 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 looped to 0 by updating +1 and the value after the update is not saved.

Then, if the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step X525; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing is ended. On the other hand, when 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 opening 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 processing is saved in the big random number storage area of the RWM. (Step X529).

Thereafter, the random number of the jackpot symbol of the start-up switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X5).
30), save to the big hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Next, a drop lottery random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and the RWM is prepared.
Is saved in the falling lottery random number storage area (step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is to the starting port 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X53).
4) If it is not a winning in the 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 fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination processing (step X53) which is the pre-reading processing is performed.
Perform 8). Next, a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number is prepared (step X539), and an effect command setting process (step X540).
Is performed, and the common process for the special figure starting port switch ends.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball into 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. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and
A second start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as start memory.

[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 a big hit is being performed (step X541; Y), the special figure reservation information determination is performed. The process ends. On the other hand, when the big hit is not in progress (step X541; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked to win the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36). Is determined (step X542).

If the winning is to the opening 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 to perform prefetching. On the other hand, when it is not a prize to the starting opening 1 (step X542; N),
It is determined whether the special figure is low probability and no time saving is in progress (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 has a low probability and no time saving is being performed (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 process within the range of the determination value of the fall winning? A determination is made (step X545). Next, a prefetch fall 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) is performed to determine 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 preparation is made in step X530 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. Get stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number
Step X552), and proceed 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 processing is checked, and the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) is checked. (Step X553).

If the winning opening 2 has not been won (Step X553; N), the stop symbol information for the loss is set (Step X558), and the routine goes to Step X559. On the other hand, when the winning is to the 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. And
If the determination result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X556), and a step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is performed.
The stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in is acquired (step X557),
Move to step X559. On the other hand, when the result of the determination is not a small hit (step X555;
In N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step X558), and the stop symbol information acquired in step X552 or X557 or the stop symbol information set in step X558 is saved in the symbol information area (step X558). X559).

Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command (corresponding to the target start switch and stop symbol information)
(Low probability) is prepared (step X560), and effect command setting processing (step X561)
I do.
Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and a look-ahead big-hit determination process (step X563) is performed to determine whether or not the big-hit random value matches the big-hit determination value (big-hit high-probability determination value). I do. When 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. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step S566 is acquired (step X566), and the flow proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X564; N)
In step X527 of the special figure starting port switch common processing, the starting port winning flag saved in step X527 is checked to determine whether or not the winning is to the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (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, if the winning is to the starting opening 2 (step X567; Y), the small hit determination process (step X568) 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. And
If the determination result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step X570), and a step X535 of the special figure starting port switch common processing is performed.
The stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in is acquired (step X571),
Move to step X573. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step X569;
In 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, when the special figure high probability is in progress (step X573; Y), step X55
The stop symbol information acquired in step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information set in step X572 is overwritten in the symbol information area where the stop symbol information is saved in step 9 (step X574). In addition, the stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is
It is used for pre-reading of a fluctuation pattern.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (corresponding to the target start switch and stop symbol information)
(High probability) is prepared (step X575), and effect command setting processing (step X576)
I do. 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 determined by the effect control device 3.
Sent to 00.
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 a variation pattern number indicating a 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 process ends. Note that 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.

By 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 it falls down (whether the big hit probability state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a big hit or a small hit, The determination result (pre-read result) of the change pattern type is determined before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory.
0, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41, etc., to notify the player of the result-related information before the start timing of the special figure change display game. It is possible to do.

That is, the game control device 100 forms a determination unit that can determine the result of the variation display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variation 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 the 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 prize when the start memory is generated,
Any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed.

[Prefetch big hit determination processing]
FIG. 18 shows a prefetch big hit determination process (step X
549, X563). 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 consecutive values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than a lower limit determination value that is a lower limit value of the jackpot determination value and is equal to or less than an upper limit determination value that is an 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 the determination result indicates that the lottery has been lost.
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 judgment flag is a high probability judgment flag (step X583; Y), an upper limit judgment value in high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X584), 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 X586). On the other hand, if the determination flag is not the high probability determination flag (step X583; N), that is, if it is the low probability determination flag, the upper limit determination 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 hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; Y), that is, when 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 a special figure 1 game process (step X112) in the above timer interrupt process.
showed that. 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, when the special figure 1 interruption flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, when 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 moves 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 is continued.

In the process related to the special figure 1 variable display game, first, whether the big hit / small hit of the special figure 2 is in progress,
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 big hit or a small hit (step Y101). When 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, if 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, the detection of a game ball with 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 set a special winning opening count command to be monitored and 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 being a big hit. For a special game state 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 into the specific area (probability operating area). A process for 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). And special map 1
If the value of the 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 is performed using the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y107).
Step Y108).

If the special figure 1 game processing number is “0” in step Y108, 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. Figure 1
Special figure 1 usual processing for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation (step Y109)
I do.
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, Special figure 1 display processing (setting of fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting of information necessary for performing processing during fanfare / interval, etc.)
Step Y111) 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 updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. The processing of the fanfare / interval to be performed (step Y112) is performed.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", 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 process (step Y113) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y108, if 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 big winning opening,
A special winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 big hit end processing 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), a symbol variation control process (step Y117) related to the special figure 1 display 51, and a lever solenoid control process (step Y117) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f.
118) to end the special figure 1 game process. The special figure 1 game process performs a series of execution control for the first variable display game (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 a big hit, that is, whether the special figure 1 variable display game is in a special game state to be executed based on a big hit (step). Y131). And when the big hit of Toku-zu 1 is in progress (step Y131; Y)
Moves to step Y134. Also, when the special map 1 is not in the big hit (step Y1)
31; 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, the detection of a game ball with 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 set a special winning opening count command to be monitored and 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, a 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 into the specific area (probability operating area). A process for 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). And special map 2
If the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y153. Further, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, when the time is up or 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 variation timer value (for example, 60000 ms) is saved (step Y138), and the routine goes 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 variable 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 repetition count 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, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is obtained using the table (step Y14).
0), 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 change start, the effect setting, and the special figure 2 FIG.
Special figure 2 usual processing for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation (step Y142)
I do.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is “1” at 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.
If the special figure 2 game processing number is “2” in step Y141, 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 type of the big hit and the setting of each big hit type Processing during special figure 2 display for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing the processing during the fanfare / interval (
Step Y144) is performed.

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “3” in step Y141, 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 to be performed during the fanfare / interval (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, while an ending command is set if the big hit round is the last round. A special winning opening opening process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “5” in step Y141, if the big hit round is the last round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining ball in the big winning opening,
A special winning opening remaining ball process (step Y147) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 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 normal 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 hit processing are performed. During the small hit fanfare for setting the information necessary for the operation (step Y1)
49) 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, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like is performed. Do.

If the special figure 2 game processing number is “9” in step Y141, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining ball that has won in the big winning opening during the small hitting processing or the processing for ending the small hitting A small hit remaining ball process (step Y151) for setting information necessary for performing 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 ordinary 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), a symbol variation control process (step Y154) related to the special figure 2 display 52, and a lever solenoid control process (step Y154) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f.
155), 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 to fluctuate in this determination means that the state is not from the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 fluctuating 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 cannot be started to change, in this case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. 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), and an effect command setting process (step Y20).
4) is performed to set a left-turn instruction notification flag (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. If 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 the production command setting process (step Y2).
08). Thereafter, a special figure 1 change start process (step Y209) for setting information relating to 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).
Note that 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 1 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y21).
4). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure change display game.
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 change 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. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting processing (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 ordinary processing ends.

[Tokuzu 2 usual 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 becomes 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 is in a state in which the fluctuation cannot be started, in this case, the special figure 2 is not in the normal processing. 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), the special map 2 usual processing ends. In addition, if 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 on 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). In addition, the process of preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (step Y226)
Is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 variable display game at the time of the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number obtained by subtracting -1 from the current special figure 2 reservation number is performed. Are preparing. 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 Y23).
0). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, the special figure status is 2 or 3
Is set. 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 special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step Y222; Y), the special figure 1 reservation number is 0.
Is determined (step Y232). 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 fluctuating (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y234). If not (step Y234; N),
Performs processing related to the setting of the customer waiting state. If the number of reserved special figure 1 is not 0 (step Y
232; N), if the special map 1 is changing (step Y233; Y) or if the customer waiting demonstration has been started (step Y234; Y), the process proceeds to step Y238.

In the process relating 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 demonstration 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 is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

In addition, if the effect control device 300 is restarted for any reason, the effect control device 300 without the backup function loses the information on the game state, so that it is not possible to perform an appropriate effect. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, from the receipt 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 becomes 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 simultaneously executed, and the probability state may be changed by the processing of 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). Thereby, the effect control device 30
At 0, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the gaming 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 can be 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 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 24A shows the special figure 1 change start processing (step Y2) in the above-described special figure 1 ordinary processing.
09). 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). Then, R
A random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) of the WM (step Y242), and the special figure 1 falling lottery random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y242). Y
243), a drop lottery process for drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state (step Y24)
Perform 4). The storage number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure start storage having the earliest digestion order (here, the first special figure 1).

Next, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting off 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 for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern (step Y24)
7) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which various information relating to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game are set (step Y248).

After that, the special figure 1 for setting the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game
A fluctuation pattern setting process (step Y249) is performed, a fluctuation start information setting process (step Y250) for setting fluctuation start information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and a time reduction fluctuation frequency updating process (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 related to the start of the change of the special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 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 blink control timer (special figure 1 display 51) is stored in the special figure 1 blink control timer area.
The initial value (here, 100 msec) of the blinking period timer is saved (step Y257).
), The initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 1 fluctuation (step Y258), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process ends.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 24B shows the special figure 2 change start processing (step Y2
25). The special figure 2 change start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 change display game. In this 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). Then, R
A random number is loaded from the WM special figure 2 falling lottery random number storage area (for reserved number 1) and prepared (step Y262), and the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y262). Y
263), a drop lottery process of drawing a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state (step Y26)
Perform 4). 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 2 is the earliest).

Next, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting loss information, big hit information or small hit information as result information of the special figure 2 variable display game is performed, and the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) is performed. 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 for setting a fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.
A fluctuation pattern setting process (Step Y269) is performed, a fluctuation start information setting process (Step Y270) for setting fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and a time reduction fluctuation start update process (Step Y271) is performed. . Next, "1" for 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 relating 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 blink control timer (special figure 2 display 52) is stored in the special figure 2 blink control timer area.
The initial value (here, 100 msec) of the blinking period timer is saved (step Y277).
), The initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during special figure 2 fluctuation (step Y278), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process ends.

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. This makes it possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies a 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 in progress (step Y581). If the special figure high probability is not in progress (step Y581; N), the falling lottery processing is ended. In addition, when the special figure is high probability (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 to win 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 it is equal to or less 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 is terminated. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, when 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 greater 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 judgment value (
Step X583; N), that is, if the player has won the falling lottery, a process 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 O
FF, Special symbol 2 high probability state signal OFF, Special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF,
The special symbol 2 fluctuation 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 Y5).
86), the number without time saving is saved in the gaming state display number area (step Y587). Thereafter, the special figure low probability & no time saving 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. 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 3
At 00, processing such as change of the effect mode is performed based on this 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 big hit random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for reserved number 1) of the RWM (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 setting process ends. That is, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are prevented from being 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 acquired big hit random number 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 outlier information was saved in step Y281 (step Y285). Y287), the big hit flag 1 setting process ends. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination process (step Y285) is not a jackpot (
In step Y286; N), the big hit 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 shift information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and the shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, RWM special map 2 big hit random number storage area (for 1 reserved number)
Is prepared by loading a jackpot random number from (step Y293).
The value of "1 for hold" is cleared to 0 (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), and if it is a big hit (step Y295; Y).
Moves to step Y299. That is, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are prevented from being 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 acquired big random number 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 where the miss 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 jackpot determination process (step Y296) is not a jackpot (step Y297; N), it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value is equal to the jackpot determination value to determine whether the jackpot is a small jackpot. 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 end 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 (
In 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 process (steps Y285 and Y296) in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the big hit flag 2 setting process described above. In this big hit determination process, first,
The lower limit judgment value of the big hit judgment value is set (step Y311), and it is judged whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower judgment 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 consecutive values, and when the jackpot random number is equal to or greater than a lower limit determination value that is a lower limit value of the jackpot determination value and is equal to or less than an upper limit determination value that is an 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 the determination result indicates that the lottery has been lost. 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 a special figure high probability is present (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 probability is not high (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. Judge whether it 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, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step Y31)
6; N), that is, in the case of a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the determination result (step Y).
318), the big hit determination processing ends.

[Small hit determination processing]
FIG. 28 shows a small hit determination process (step Y29) in the above-described big hit flag 2 setting process.
9) was indicated. In the 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). Here, 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 a lower limit determination value which is a lower limit value of the small hit determination value and equal to or less than an upper limit determination value which is an 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 smaller 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 determination result indicates that the lottery has been lost. When 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 value of the target big hit random number 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 the small hit 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 Y
246). In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, 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
The big hit symbol random numbers are loaded from the big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (step Y3).
32). 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 evacuation 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, the special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y335), the 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 a special figure display (here, special figure 1 display 51).
This is for setting a stop symbol in the display device and a stop symbol in the display device 41. Next, time reduction judgment data corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y337), and the number-of-rounds upper-limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained to acquire the number of the special figure 1 round. 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 winning opening information opening 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 a 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. After that, an effect command setting process (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 the number of reserved 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 Y
266). 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), and if it is a big hit (step Y3)
At 61; Y), a jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the special symbol 2 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for the number of holdings of 1) (step Y362). Next, a special figure 2 big hit symbol table is set (step Y).
363), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol evacuation 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.

Thereafter, a special symbol 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y365), a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (
Step Y366). The stop symbol pattern is a special figure display (in this case, special figure 2 display 52).
This is for setting a stop symbol in the display device and a stop symbol in the display device 41. Next, time reduction judgment data corresponding to the stop symbol number is obtained and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y367), and 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 information area (step Y368), acquires the special winning opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number, saves it in the special winning opening information opening 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 Y37)
6). Next, a special figure 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 figure 2 stopped symbol save area (step Y378). By this processing, the small hit type is selected. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y).
379), and 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 stored. 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 decoration 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).
The special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y373), and the special figure 2 small hit symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y374). FIG. 2 terminates the stop symbol setting process.

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

In view of the above, the starting winning opening 36 is provided at a position where a game ball fired on one side of the game area 32 can win, and the normal variable winning device 37 is provided with 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 the execution time of the variable display game, and the second determination is performed 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 determination means. Become.

Then, the information on 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 on the start of the special figure change display game. Set the details 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 (reserved number), 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 determining 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 according to the start of the variation display game, and when the measurement time has elapsed 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. In this case, information on the change time is not transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the long change is not transmitted. 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 the reception of 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, the effect control device 300
Can reduce the burden of control.

[Special figure 1 information setting processing]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure 1 information setting processing (step Y24) in the above described special figure 1 change start processing.
7) was indicated. In this special figure 1 information setting processing, first, a variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y401), and the first half offset data corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is obtained.
The latter half offset data is acquired (step Y402), and the special figure 1 big hit, ie, the special figure 1
It is determined whether the 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 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).
), The special figure 1 information setting process 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 allocating 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, the change pattern is determined in consideration of the special figure 1 hold number only in the first half change pattern, 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 Y26) in the above-described special figure 2 change start processing.
7) was indicated. In the special figure 2 information setting process, first, it is determined whether the special figure is low probability & no time saving (during normal game state) (step Y421). Tokatsu low probability & time saving
In step Y421; N), it is determined whether or not it is the time fluctuation final variation (step Y427).
. Here, the special figure 2 variable display game to be started is 100% from the end of the special game state.
In the case of the special figure change display game of the number of times (the number of times of support), it is determined that the time-change final change is made.

If it is the time fluctuation final variation (step Y427; Y), step Y42
Move to 8. If it is not the time shortening 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),
The process moves to step Y425.

On the other hand, when the special figure low probability & no time saving is being performed (step Y421; Y), it is determined whether or not it is the 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 fluctuation (step Y427; Y), the first-half offset data and the second-half offset data for the final fluctuation are set (step Y428).
Move to 425.
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). Then, if it is not the special figure 2 big hit (step Y42)
9; N), the first half offset data for low probability special figure 2 deviation / small hit is set (step Y430), and the second half offset data for special figure 2 length variation is set (step Y432).
), And proceeds 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 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).
), The special figure 2 information setting process 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 allocating 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 change pattern setting processing (step Y249) in the above-described special figure 1 change 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 fluctuation pattern setting process, first, a fluctuation group address table is set (step Y451), and an address of the second half fluctuation group table corresponding to the fluctuation distribution information 2 is obtained and prepared (step Y452). 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. 1 to prepare (step Y453).
Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is off, that is, the stop symbol pattern is a loss stop symbol pattern (step Y454). If the special figure 1 is off (step Y454; Y),
A byte allocation process (step Y455) is performed. If the special figure 1 is not out of position (step Y454; N), a distribution process (step Y456) is performed.

In the present embodiment, the structure of the second-half change group table is different between a hit and a non-hit. 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 one 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 outliers is higher than the occurrence rate of hits, and in order to enable more diverse effects, the size of outliers is 2 bytes.

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 Toku-zu 1 (Step Y458). Next, a distribution process (step Y459) is performed, a second-half variation number obtained as a result of the allocation is obtained and saved in the second-half variation number area (step Y460). By this processing, the latter 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 change selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (
(Step Y463), loading and preparing the fluctuation pattern random number 3 from the fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for reserved number 1) of Toku-zu 1 (step Y464).
After that, a distribution process (step Y465) is performed, the first variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained and saved in the first variation number area (step Y466), and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process ends. By this process, 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 an 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 of FIG.
473).

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is off, that is, whether the stop symbol pattern is a non-stop symbol pattern (step Y474). If the special figure 2 is off (step Y474; Y), 2
A byte distribution process (step Y475) is performed. 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 obtained 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 the special figure 2. (Step Y478). Next, a distribution process (step Y479) is performed, a second-half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, and saved in the second-half variation number area (step Y480). By this processing, the latter 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, the address of the first half change selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is obtained and prepared (
(Step Y483) Loads and prepares the fluctuation pattern random number 3 from the fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the special figure 2 (step Y484).
After that, the distribution process (step Y485) is performed, the first variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired and saved in the first variation number area (step Y486), and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process ends. 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 this change start information setting processing, 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 Y5).
57).

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

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 fluctuation of the special figure 2 is not started (step Y559; N), 0 is set to the special figure 2
The game processing timer is saved in a repetition count area (step Y560). Also, special map 2
If it is the start of the long fluctuation (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).
Then, a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared (step Y563), and effect command setting processing (step Y564) is performed. 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 variation start information setting process, 600
The timer of 00 msec, the number of repetitions of 9 is saved, the timer is decremented by the timer interrupt processing, and when the time is up, the number of repetitions is decremented by 1 to 60,000 m for the game processing timer.
Set the seconds. As a result, the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation of the special figure 2 is 10 minutes (= 60000 ms ×
10). Since the timer interrupt cycle is 4 ms, it can be set up to about 262 seconds in 2 bytes, but for ease of understanding, it is expressed in a form of 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 the time reduction fluctuation frequency update processing, 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 for updating the number of times of shortening 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 is not working (step Y572; N
In), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. If the special figure time is being reduced (step Y572; Y), the number of times of time shortening change is updated by -1 (step Y573), and it is determined whether the number of times of time shortening change 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. When the number of times of the time shortening change becomes “0” (step Y57)
4; Y), a signal relating to the end of the time saving state is saved in the external information output data area (step Y575), and a signal relating to the end of the time saving state (eg,
Special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF,
Normal pattern 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, normal electric accessory 1 opening extension state signal 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), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y578).
), Save the flag in the general-figure game mode flag area without the general-figure time-saving flag (step Y579)
), The time reduction fluctuation count updating process is terminated.

[Processing during special figure 1 fluctuation]
FIG. 37 shows a special figure 1 changing process in the above-described special figure 1 game process (step Y110).
showed that. In the special figure 1 changing process, first, the number of times of symbol determination output is updated by +1 (step Y621). Then, load and prepare the command from the decoration special figure 1 command area (
(Step Y622), 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, 600
A display time of 2000 msec is set for m seconds and 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 order (step Y627; Y), the flow shifts to step Y642. In addition, when the special figure 1 is not out of position (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 change display game is running can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

If the special figure 2 variable 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 special figure 2 being executed is based on the fact that the special figure 1
This is the case where the variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of a miss. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable display game has already finished the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also a target of the forced stop.

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 symbol determination output 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 + the display time of 4 ms as the display time of the special figure 2, the display time of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be ended simultaneously. Note that 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. By this resetting, the time of the stop display is extended, but may be shortened 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 displaying process shift 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), 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 shift setting processing 1 (step Y643) is performed.
The displaying process ends.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation processing]
FIG. 38 shows special figure 2 changing processing in the above-described special figure 2 game process (step Y143).
showed that. In the special figure 2 changing process, first, the number of times of symbol determination output is updated by +1 (step Y651). Then, load the command from the decoration special figure 2 command area and prepare it (
(Step Y652), 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. Also, if the special figure 2 is not out of place (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. When the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step Y658; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 big hit is achieved, 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 Y65
9; 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 a decoration special figure 1 interruption command is prepared (step Y671). ), Effect command setting processing (step Y672), and step Y673.
Move to.

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, if 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 a target of 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. It should be noted that the forcible 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.

If the special figure 1 is being displayed (step Y660; Y), the flow shifts to step Y662. If the special figure 1 is not being processed (N in step Y660), 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 as 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 + 4 ms as the display time of the special figure 1, the display time of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 ends at the same time. The display time is reset even if the special figure 1 variable display game is already being displayed, and a new display time is started. By this resetting, the time of the stop display is extended, but may be shortened 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. After that, 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 the special figure 2 small hit is determined, that is, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is the small hit. A determination is made (step Y674). If it is the special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; Y), the flow shifts to step Y677. In addition, when it is not special figure 2 small hit (
Step Y674; N), that is, in the case of a jackpot, 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 Y675).
Load special information from the special winning opening information area and save it in the special 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.
showed that. In the special figure 1 display processing, 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 Y7).
51), the big hit flag 1 area is cleared (step Y752). Then, it is determined whether the special map 1 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is big hit information (step Y753).
If the special figure 1 is a big hit (step Y753; Y), a test signal (for example, turning on the signal during the operation of the condition device ON and the special symbol) related to the start of the big hit (the special figure 1 big hit) of the special figure 1 change display game (One signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y754).
.

Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the design command area to prepare (step Y755), and an effect command setting process (step Y756).
I do. 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 this embodiment,
As a signal corresponding to the state of the winning opening information and the probability, two big hits and three big hits are saved. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the state of the probability.

Then, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big win opening information (for example, 100 ms)
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, a fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing (step Y764) is performed, and
The special figure 1 displaying process ends.

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

If it is not the high-probability final variation (step Y765; N) and if it is not the time-reduction final variation (step Y766; N), the process proceeds to step Y774. In the case of 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 The setting process (step Y768) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y769), the left-handing instruction notification flag is cleared (step Y770), 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).

If the small hit in the special map 2 is in progress (step Y771; Y), the flow shifts 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 related 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). Thereby, the first game state display unit 5
6 is turned off, and a display for instructing left-handing is displayed. After that, the special figure 1 in the special figure status area is cleared (subtraction of information) (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]
40 and 41 show the special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing. 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 this 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 operating signal is ON and the special symbol 2 hit signal is 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, an ornament special figure command corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the design command area to prepare it (step Y817), and effect command setting processing (step Y818).
I do. 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 this embodiment,
As a signal corresponding to the state of the winning opening information and the probability, two big hits and three big hits are saved. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the state of the probability.

Then, the big hit fanfare time corresponding to the big win opening information (for example, 100 ms)
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.
The special figure 2 displaying process ends.

On the other hand, if the special map 2 is not a big hit (step Y815; N),
If the information is missing 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 indicates a small hit (step Y8)
27; Y), it is determined whether it is a high-probability final fluctuation (step Y828), and if it is not a high-probability final fluctuation (step Y828; N), it is determined whether it is a time-reduction final fluctuation (step Y829). In this case, when 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. When the special figure 2 change display game being executed 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 shortened final change.

If it is not the high-probability final fluctuation (step Y828; N) and if it is not the time-reduction final fluctuation (step Y829; N), the process moves to step Y834. In the case of a high-probability final change (step Y828; Y) or a time-reduction final change (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-handed 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, a command is loaded and prepared from the hit symbol command area (step Y834),
An effect command setting process (step Y835) is performed. Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y836), and effect command setting processing (step Y837) is performed to save a signal related to the right strike instruction 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-hand operation is provided.
After that, the lower winning award opening illegal winning number area is cleared (step Y840), and the out-of-fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the lower winning award unauthorized monitoring period flag area (step Y841).
The small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing (step Y857) is performed, and the special figure 2 displaying processing ends.

If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y827; N), it is determined whether or not it is a high-probability final change (step Y843), and if it is not a high-probability final change (step Y84).
3; N), it is determined whether or not it is the time shortening final variation (step Y844). In this case, when 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, the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is performed 100 times from the end of the special game state (
If the game is a special figure change display game of the number of times of support, it is determined that the time-change final change.

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 game 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 usual 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]
FIGS. 42 and 43 show the fanfare / interval processing (steps Y112 and Y145) in the above-described special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing. In the 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 ends. 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, if it is 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 gaming 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 to the ordinary figure starting gate 34 (step Y943; N), the processing during the fanfare / interval ends. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed to the general-purpose starting gate 34 (step Y943; Y), a round number upper limit value 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 the present embodiment) is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area (step Y945). Further, 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 signal for operating the accessory continuous operation device 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). When the opening and closing are repeated in one round, 0 is set as the initial value of the big hit processing control pointer. In the present embodiment, the long opening with V corresponds. In addition, when one opening is performed in one round, the big hit operation end value (
In the case of the present embodiment, 2) 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, the 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).

Thereafter, 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). And when it is the big hit of Toku-zu 1 (step Y960;
In 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 saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y962). on the other hand,
If it is not the big hit of Toku-zu 1 (Step Y960; N), that is, if it is the big hit of Toku-zu 2, the processing number is saved in the to-Figure 2 game processing number area (Step Y963), and the special winning opening time is set. The special figure 2 is saved in the 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 accessory 1 operating signal is set to ON. Next, the first
In order to open the opening / closing member of the special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening ON data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y966), and the large winning opening count for counting the number of winnings to the large winning opening. 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 not limited to this. For example, the opening and closing mode in the first special game state may be such that the upper winning prize port is opened in the first round, and the lower prize winning port 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 Y11) in the aforementioned special figure 1 game processing.
5) was indicated. 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 processing 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 processing 2 ( Step Y1103) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passage information (step Y1104). In the present embodiment, when a game ball flows into a specific area (probable operation area), a specific area passing flag is set,
When the specific area passing flag is set, it is determined that there is specific area passing information. If there is no specific area passage information (step Y1104; N), the process proceeds to step Y1106. On the other hand, when there is specific area passage information (step Y1104; Y), the big hit end setting process 3 (step Y1105) is performed. Then, a probability information command is loaded from the power transmission restoration transmission command area (step Y1106), 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 Y1107).

If the specific area does not pass through irregularly (step Y1107; N), step Y1
Move to 109. On the other hand, when it is a specific area irregular passage (step Y1107;
In Y), irregular probability change information is added to the probability information command (step Y1108).
), Effect command setting processing (step Y1109). By the processing in step Y1109, 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” related to the special map 1 usual processing is set as the processing number (step Y1110),
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 jackpot 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,
Conditional device operating signal, character continuous operation device operating signal, special symbol 1 signal and special symbol 2
Set the hit signal to OFF.

Next, the number for turning off the light is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1114),
The flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper winning award opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1).
115), 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 msec) 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 process, the special figure 2 game display processing is started by the timer interrupt that has performed the special figure 1 big hit end processing, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started more than the special figure 1 variable display game. Can be started first. Therefore, by saving the special figure 2 game wait time value in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in step Y1117,
The start process for the special figure 2 variable display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt processing, so that the special figure 1 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 related 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 Y14) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing.
8) was indicated. The special figure 2 big hit end processing is performed in step Y110 in the special figure 1 big hit processing described above.
The same processing is performed except that step 9 is not performed. In the special figure 2 big hit end processing, first, a subroutine call based on the time reduction determination data is performed (step Y1131). Step Y113
1, if the time reduction determination data indicates that there is no time reduction, the big hit end setting processing 1 (step Y1)
132), and 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, when there is specific area passage information (step Y1134; Y), the big hit end setting processing 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 this embodiment, 10R normal big hit) is loaded. (Step Y1137).

If the specific area does not pass through irregularly (step Y1137; N), step Y1
139. On the other hand, when it is a specific area irregular passage (step Y1137;
In Y), irregular probability change information is added to the probability information command (step Y1138).
), And effect command setting processing (step Y1139). 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” related to the special processing of the special map 2 is set as the processing number (step Y1140),
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,
Conditional device operating signal, character continuous operation device operating signal, special symbol 1 signal and special symbol 2
Set the hit signal to OFF.

Next, the number for turning off the light is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1144),
The flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper winning award opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y11).
45), the special figure status area is cleared (step Y1146), and 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 related to the start of 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 relating 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 state signal to OFF.
After that, the number without time saving is saved in the gaming state display number area (step Y1153),
Save the general time saving flag in the general time game mode flag area (step Y1154).
. Next, the special figure low probability and no time saving 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 Y1).
157). 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 game 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 Y1).
161). 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 saved is saved in the gaming state display number area (step Y1163),
The flag for saving time in the general-purpose game mode flag area is saved (step Y1164).
. Next, the special figure low probability and 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 this 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 special game low probability second specific game state is set. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, it is a right-handed mode during the time saving state,
Since the right hit mode is set from the middle of the big hit, the setting for the right hit 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 the special figure time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1).
171). 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 fluctuation time reduction state signal, and the special symbol 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal are set to ON. Thereafter, the number with the time saved is saved in the game state display number area (step Y1173).
), The special figure high probability and time saving 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 Y1).
175). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Next, gaming state display number 2
The number in the right-handed state is saved in the area (step Y1176). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on, and a display for instructing right-hand operation 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. That is, by executing the big hit end setting process 3 after the big hit end setting process 1, the first specific gaming state is established,
By executing the jackpot end setting process 3 after the jackpot end setting process 2,
It becomes a 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. In other words, 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 (first specific game state ST2, second special game state ST3 with a special figure high probability). Is generated as a specific game state generating means.

[Treatment during small hit fanfare]
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 process, 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 release time (for example, 1600 ms) 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 active signal is turned ON) is a test signal. The data is saved in the output data area (step Y1206). And
The lower winning opening data is saved in the winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y12).
07), clears the special winning opening count number area for counting the number of winnings to the special winning opening (step Y1208), and ends the small hit fanfare middle processing.

[Special figure 2 small hit end processing]
FIG. 49 shows the special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y15) in the above-described special figure 2 game processing.
2) was indicated. 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 Y).
1333). 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 map status area,
The special figure status 0 indicates that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure is low probability and no time reduction is being performed (during normal game state) (step Y133).
7) If the special figure has a low probability and no time saving (step Y1337; N), step Y
Move to 1340. In addition, when special figure low probability & no time saving are being performed (step Y1337;
In Y), a signal related to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y).
1338). 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 change 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 is ended. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 change display game is interrupted (step Y1340; Y
), A decoration special figure 1 restart command is prepared (step Y1341), and effect command setting processing (step Y1342) is performed. After that, clear the special figure 1 game interruption flag area (
Step Y1343), and terminates the special figure 2 small hit end processing. Thus, 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 executes the first variable display game execution control means (the game control device 1).
00) and the second variable display game execution control means (game control device 100), when one variable display game execution control means controls the execution of one variable display game,
If the other variable display game, whose execution control is being performed by the other variable display game execution control means, has a special result, one variable display game is interrupted, and the special game state based on the other variable display game is changed. The resuming control means is capable of executing resuming control for resuming one of the variable display games that has been interrupted after the end.

Here, an example of the data structure of the ROM 111B is shown in FIG.
The ROM 111B provided in the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 has a ROM 111B shown in FIG.
As shown in a), a program / data area in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area in which arbitrary data such as a program title and a version can be set, a head address of a subroutine of a CALLV instruction and a timer And a HW (hardware) parameter area for storing parameters for setting the internal functions of the gaming microcomputer 111 by hardware in a vector table area in which a table for setting the start address of the loading process is stored. ing.

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. An area for various data such as an area A3 is provided. An unused area A2 for which access is prohibited is provided between the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table and the area A3 for performance display in the data area 111Bc. And C
When the PU 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 prefetch big hit determination process (FIG. 18) or step Y315 of the big hit determination process (FIG. 27). At this time, using the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer, R
The upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is obtained from the OM 111B and set.
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 prefetch big hit determination process (FIG. 18) and step Y314 of the big hit determination process (FIG. 27). At this time, the upper limit judgment 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 jackpot determination process or the jackpot determination process, the process of determining whether the value of the region for the probability setting value in the RWM is within the normal range (0 to 5 in the present embodiment) is not performed. for that reason,
Even when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is outside the normal range, data is obtained from the ROM 111B using the value (abnormal value) as a pointer. Therefore, for example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, when the unused area A2 is not located 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 performance display are adjacent to each other. In such a case, an accurate jackpot determination cannot be performed, which may cause a problem that the jackpot becomes extremely easy to hit or hard to hit.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, a case where the area A1 for the upper limit determination value table and the area A3 for the performance display are adjacent to each other, and the upper limit determination 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, the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM is “7”.
When the value is (out of the normal range), by using the value as a pointer, data stored in the performance display area A3, that is, erroneous 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.
Immediately after the first area, the unused area A2 was arranged. Thus, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is out of the normal range, if the upper limit determination value is obtained 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 probability setting value area 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. (Step X
16; N). At that time, at the time of restart, the setting change operation (setting key switch 152 and R
Since the AM initialization switch 112 is not operated), in the main processing after the restart, it is determined that both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off (step X21; N). Therefore, the processing of steps X25 and X26 is executed, and 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. 50 (c), the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table is set in the data area 1
It may be arranged at the end of 11Bc. 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 set value in the RWM is outside the normal range, the value is used as a pointer to the upper limit from the ROM 111B. If an attempt is made to obtain the determination value, the second unused area (access prohibited area) 111Bd will be accessed, and 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. A control device 100 (ROM 111B)), and each storage area included in the area for the probability value table (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 among the plurality of storage areas. Information (data) is obtained 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 11
1Bd) are arranged (see FIGS. 50 (b) and 50 (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. That is, when 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 remarkably easily won or the lottery is hardly won.

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 interruption is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C).
5) A random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, a loop process is performed as a main loop process. 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. The input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is read in a 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 for changing the effect content is performed.

Then, setting the changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and the LED by the player
And a hole / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of the liquid crystal (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 edit process (step C13) for editing settings for controlling progress of the effect and drawing commands. ) To set the preparation end of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and the processing is finally performed until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. 1/3
If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 0 seconds (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 per frame), V blank interrupt (1/6)
(0 seconds) twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, 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 process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), 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), it is determined whether the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202).
. If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check processing ends. When it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (Step C203).

Next, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204).
), The command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206).
Thus, 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 a command area (a RAM area for analysis), and the command area is analyzed in the command area. Thereby, the command (data) is prepared in case a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, the analysis of the command can be collectively performed for each round of the 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). When it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N),
It returns to the process of step C207. If 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). ). MODE and A
When CT is determined to be in the normal range (Step C232; Y, Step C233; Y)
In step C23, it is determined whether the ACT for MODE is a correct combination.
4).

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). C2
34; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

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

When it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variation command (
In Step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit command (Step C237). The jackpot-related command is a command for instructing an operation relating to a medium-size hit effect (displaying a fanfare screen, a round screen, and the like) and a command for instructing an operation relating to a medium-size hit effect (displaying a fanfare screen, an end screen, and the like). And MO
If it is determined that the DE 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.

If 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-related command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what the stop symbol of the special figure is). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol command (step C239; Y), the symbol command processing (step C239; Y)
Step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of the symbol-related command (
In Step C239; N), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of a single command such as a hold number command or an error command (Step C241). The one-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. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C24)
1; Y), one-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

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

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetching pattern command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245). If it is determined that the MODE is 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. Also, in step C245,
When it is determined that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245; N)
, The received command analysis processing ends.

Note 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 or not a big hit occurs when the special-figure variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) of the non-execution of the special-figure variation display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what kind of fluctuation pattern will occur) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the display of the decoration special figure start storage displayed on the display device 41 or the like is performed in a different manner 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 symbol command) are commands for informing in advance of a fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol corresponding to the starting memory to be subjected to the pre-reading effect. It is transmitted to effect control device 300. It should be noted that ordinary variable commands and symbol commands that are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 55 shows the variable command processing (step C2) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing.
36). In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not 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. If the special figure type is not determined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the fluctuation command and the symbol command is checked (
(Step C362), it is determined whether the fluctuation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (Step C)
363).

When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) determines the variation pattern type 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 10R probability variable big hit symbol, a 4R probability variable big hit symbol, a 10R normal big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent means that an effect is performed as when a symbol command of a 10R probability variable big hit symbol is received even though a variation command (variation pattern command) of a loss is received. Means a contradictory combination (combination of a fluctuation command and a symbol type).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type that 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, special figure fluctuation is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366).
). Here, the special figure is being changed means that the special figure is being changed (they are not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). If the number of prefetching effects (the number of prefetching executions) is not zero, the number of prefetching effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of prefetching effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing ends.

[Big hit command processing]
FIG. 56 shows the jackpot command processing (step C
238). In the 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. After setting (step C403), 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 gaming state. If the 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 the interval between rounds. If the MODE is an interval (step C407; Y), an interval effect setting process for setting the effect 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 related 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 C4).
11), the state of the P machine is set to ending (step C412), and the big hit command processing is ended. If MODE is not the ending (step C410; N),
It is determined whether 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. If 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 ends.

<Operation promotion effect>
The effect control device 300 can execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29).
In the operation promoting effect (button operation promoting effect) for prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, for example, as shown in FIG. 57A, the effect button image G11 imitating the effect button 25 and the remaining length of the operation valid period are displayed. A notification image G12 (for example, a time bar image) to be notified, and an effect button 25
A button operation promoting image G1 including an instruction image G13 (for example, a character image such as “press!” Or “three hits!”) Indicating the operation mode (including the number of operations) is displayed on the display device 41.

Further, in the operation promotion effect for prompting the user to operate the touch panel 29 (touch operation promotion effect), for example, as shown in FIG.
And a notification image G22 (for example, a time bar image) for notifying the remaining length of the operation effective period, and an instruction image G23 (for example, "Draw a circle!" Touch operation promoting image G2 including a character image such as
Is displayed on the display device 41.
In this embodiment, since the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, the effect button image G11 and the touch panel image G21 are the same image. Of course,
When the touch panel 29 is separate from the effect button 25, the effect button image G11 and the touch panel image G21 are different images.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the operation promoting effect (button operation promoting effect) for prompting the user to operate the effect button 25, for example, instead of the normal size effect button image G11 (see FIG. 57A), for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in ()), an effect button image G11 having a size larger than the normal size may be displayed.
Hereinafter, the button operation promoting effect in which the normal size effect button image G11 is displayed is referred to as “normal button operation promoting effect”, and the button operation promoting effect in which the effect button image G11 having a size larger than the normal size is displayed is “specified”. Button operation promotion effect ".

The effect control device 300 is, for example, a variable effect setting process (FIG. 55) of a variable command process.
In step C365), an operation promotion effect setting process for setting information for performing the operation promotion effect is executed. FIG. 58A shows an example of the operation promotion effect setting process.
In the operation promotion effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not to execute the operation promotion effect in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time based on the variation command from the game control device 100 (step C501). If the operation promotion effect is not to be executed in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C501; N), the operation promotion effect setting process ends.

On the other hand, when the operation promoting effect is executed in the special figure change display game to be executed this time (step C5)
01; Y), that is, when the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing an operation promotion effect, the operation promotion corresponding to the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time. An effect distribution table is set (step C502).
Specifically, for example, based on a symbol command from game control device 100, effect control device 300 determines that the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed this time is other than a big hit (that is, a loss or a small hit). In such a case, an operation promotion effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 58 (b)) for a non-big hit is set. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a big hit, (For example, FIG. 58 (c)) is set.

Next, the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed is determined with reference to the set operation promotion effect distribution table (step C503). In step C503, in addition to the type of operation promotion effect to be executed, the operation mode (including the number of operations) and the like are determined by lottery or the like. That is, for example, when the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is the normal button operation promoting effect, it is determined whether the operation mode is to be short-pressed or long-pressed. Number of times).

Then, the operation promotion effect of the determined type is set (step C504), and the operation promotion effect setting process ends. Specifically, for example, when the determined type of operation promotion effect is a normal button operation promotion effect, the effect control device 300 sets the normal button operation promotion effect. Thereby, the normal button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and the effect button 2
When 5 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate.
If the determined type of operation promotion effect is a specific button operation promotion effect, the specific button operation promotion effect is set. Thereby, the specific button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate.
If the determined type of operation promotion effect is a touch operation promotion effect, a touch operation promotion effect is set. Thus, the touch operation promoting effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the touch panel 29 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined ratio.

In the operation promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, touch operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect), in addition to the display of the operation promotion images G1 and G2, the display of images other than the operation promotion images G1 and G1, the frame decoration device 18 or light emission of the LED of the board decoration device 46 (including the LED built in the production button 25), operation of the board production device 44, and various productions using sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, or Several are done.
Further, when the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, the fact that the operation has been received may be notified by a display on the display device 41 or a sound from the speakers 19a and 19b.

Also, in the successful presentation, the display of the display device 41, the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 are displayed.
, The operation of the board effect device 44, and various effects using sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b or the like. Specifically, the successful effect is, for example, a reach effect, an effect in which the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the running special figure variation display game is changed, an effect in which a predetermined character appears, and a predetermined light emission. An effect in which an LED emits light in an aspect, an effect in which a movable accessory operates in a predetermined operation mode, an effect in which a predetermined sound is output from a speaker, and the like. The timing of determining whether or not to execute the successful effect is arbitrary. For example, the timing may be determined by a lottery or the like when the operation is performed in the operation mode as instructed during the operation effective period, or the operation effective period May be determined before starting.

If the result is a miss or a small hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 58B, one of the normal button operation promotion effect and the touch operation promotion effect is selected as the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed. On the other hand, if the result is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), any one of the normal button operation promotion effect, the touch operation promotion effect, and the specific button operation promotion effect is selected as the operation promotion effect to be executed. Is done.
The specific button operation promotion effect is not executed when the result is out of place or a small hit, but is executed only when the result is a big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific button operation promoting effect is a jackpot-determining effect. In addition, when the result is a loss or a small hit, the normal button operation promotion effect is more easily selected than the touch operation promotion effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the normal button operation promotion effect <the touch operation promotion effect <the specific button operation promotion effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the result of the running special figure change display game can be suggested by the type of the operation promoting effect to be performed.

In the present embodiment, the same operation promotion effect distribution table is used when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a small hit and when the result is a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed is determined by referring to the operation promotion effect distribution table for the small hit, and the special execution to be executed this time is determined. If the result of the figure change display game is a loss, the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed may be determined by referring to the operation promotion effect distribution table for the loss.
Further, the specific button operation promoting effect may be executable when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a small hit.
Further, the specific button operation promotion effect may be executable when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is out of order.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 instructs the effect control device 300 to execute an operation promotion effect (transmits a change command including information on a change pattern for executing the operation promotion effect to the effect control device 300). Although configured as described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control device 300 may be configured to determine, by lottery or the like, whether or not to execute the operation promoting effect at the start of the special figure change display game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is configured to determine the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed with reference to the operation promotion effect distribution table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example,
The game control device 100 instructs the effect control device 300 to execute the operation promoting effect and instructs the effect control device 300 on the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed. Any of a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing a touch operation promoting effect and a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing a specific button operation promoting effect may be transmitted. An example of the operation promotion effect setting process executed at that time is shown in FIG.

In this operation promotion effect setting process, if the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing a normal button operation promotion effect (step C601; Y), the operation mode (the number of operations) Are set, and a normal button operation promotion effect is set (step C604).
If the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing a specific button operation promotion effect (step C602; Y),
The operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined, and a specific button operation promotion effect is set (step C605).
If the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing a touch operation promoting effect (step C603; Y), an operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined. To set a touch operation promotion effect (step C6).
06).

In the present embodiment, the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is configured to indicate the result of the running special figure change display game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the result of a special figure change display game may be suggested.
In this case, the effect control device 300 performs the operation promotion effect setting process (FIG. 58) in, for example, the prefetch variation command process (step C246) of the received command analysis process (FIG. 54). In this operation effect setting process, first, there is an unexecuted pending display whose display mode changes in the decorative special figure start storage display (hereinafter referred to as “unexecuted pending display”) corresponding to the unexecuted special figure variation display game. In this case, whether or not to execute the operation promoting effect is determined by lottery or the like.

Then, when the execution of the operation promoting effect is determined (step C501; Y), the target special figure change display game (a special figure change display game in which the display mode of the corresponding non-execution suspension display changes).
An operation promotion effect distribution table corresponding to the result is set (step C502). Specifically, for example, when the result of the target special figure variation display game is other than a big hit (that is, a miss or a small hit), the effect control device 300 determines that the operation promotion effect distribution table (other than the big hit) For example, while FIG. 58 (b) is set, if the result of the target special figure change display game is a big hit, an operation promotion effect distribution table for a big hit (for example, FIG. 58 (c)) is set.

Next, the type of operation promotion effect to be executed is determined with reference to the set operation promotion effect distribution table (step C503), and the determined type of operation promotion effect is set (step C5).
04), the operation promotion effect setting process ends. Specifically, for example, when the determined type of operation promotion effect is a normal button operation promotion effect, the effect control device 300 sets the normal button operation promotion effect. As a result, the normal button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect at a predetermined rate (here, not An effect in which the display mode of the execution suspension display changes) is executed.
If the determined type of operation promotion effect is a specific button operation promotion effect, the specific button operation promotion effect is set. Thereby, the specific button operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the effect button 25 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect at a predetermined rate (here, not performed). An effect in which the display mode of the execution suspension display changes)
Is executed.
If the determined type of operation promotion effect is a touch operation promotion effect, a touch operation promotion effect is set. As a result, the touch operation promoting effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the touch panel 29 is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined success effect is performed at a predetermined rate (here, the non-execution hold). An effect of changing the display mode of the display) is executed.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (the special figure variation display game) is a special result,
Operation means (effect button 25), second operation means (touch panel 29), promotion effect execution means (promotion control device 300) for executing a promotion effect (operation promotion effect) for prompting the player to perform an operation,
Is provided, and the promotion effect is a first promotion image (produce button image G11) for prompting the operation of the first operation means.
Is displayed and a second promotion image (touch panel image G) for prompting the operation of the second operation means.
21) is displayed, the first promotion image can be displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode, and the promotion effect (the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode). The normal button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57A)) is more expected to generate a special game state than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed (touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57B)). The promotion effect with a low degree (big hit expectation degree) and the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode (specific button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57 (c))) is displayed in the second promotion image. This is an effect that has a higher degree of expectation that a special game state will occur than the promoted effect that is performed (touch operation promoting effect (see FIG. 57 (b))) (see FIG. 58 (b)).

That is, there are two types of display modes of the first promotion image, and the big hit expectation degree of the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed depends on the display mode of the first promotion image, and the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed Higher and lower, so the variation of the promotion effect increases,
The promotion effect can enhance the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the first display mode of the first promotion image (the effect button image G11) and the second display mode
Although the display size of the first promotion image is made different depending on the display mode, what is changed may be any one or more of the display size, the color, the display position, the presence or absence of blinking, and the like.
Further, in addition to (or instead of) the display mode of the effect button image G11, the display modes (display size, color, display position, and display size) of other images (notification image G12, instruction image G13) included in the button operation promotion image G1 are included. Either one or more of the presence or absence of blinking) may be made different.
Further, the first operation means is not limited to the effect button 25 and can be appropriately changed.
Further, the second operation means is not limited to the touch panel 29 and can be appropriately changed.

Further, the first operating means and the second operating means may be the same operating means.
Specifically, for example, the effect button 25 is projected from the normal state (the state shown in FIG. 1) (
When the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible into a state in which the upper surface is above the normal state), the first operation means is the effect button 25 in the normal state, and the second operation means is the effect in the protruding state. The button 25 may be used. In this case, for example, in an operation promoting effect (propelling button operation promoting effect) that prompts the user to operate the projecting button 25 in the protruding state, for example, as shown in FIG. An image G31, a notification image G32 (for example, a time bar image) for notifying the remaining length of the operation validity period, and an instruction image G13 (for example, “press” ! "Or" 3 hits! "
The display device 41 displays the protrusion button operation promotion image G3 including a character image (e.g., a character image such as).

Further, in this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 59 (b) and (c), a promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode (normal button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57 (a))) The second
A promotion effect in which the jackpot expectation degree is lower than the promotion effect in which the promotion image is displayed (projection button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 58 (a))), and the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode (specific The button operation promoting effect (see FIG. 57 (c)) is an effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the promoting effect in which the second promotion image is displayed (protruding button operation promoting effect (see FIG. 58 (a))). Such a configuration is also possible.

<Projection button>
Here, when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the protruding state, the effect control device 300 controls, for example, a driving unit (not shown) that converts the effect button 25 to the protruding state. Then, a confirmation operation for confirming whether or not the effect button 25 can be converted to the protruding state is executed. Then, if it is determined in the confirmation operation that the state cannot be changed to the protruding state, a protruding impossible flag is set. This confirmation operation is, for example, an operation of converting the effect button 25 from the normal state to the protruding state, and thereafter returning from the protruding state to the normal state, and is performed, for example, when turning on the power of the gaming machine 10 or initializing the RAM. Direction button 2
5 is performed as part of the initialization operation.

In the initialization operation of the effect button 25, for example, an LED built in the effect button 25 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. Further, when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the protruding state, the operation of checking the effect button 25 is performed in addition to the light emission of the LED. At this time, the light emission pattern of the LED differs between the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on and the initialization operation performed when the RAM is initialized, but the operation pattern of the confirmation operation is the same.

If the effect button 25 cannot be converted to the protruding state due to a malfunction of the driving means or the like, and the protruding button image G31 is displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the protruding state, the operation promoting effect setting process illustrated in FIG. 60 is executed instead of the operation promoting effect setting process illustrated in FIG. You may.
In this operation promotion effect setting process, when an operation promotion effect is executed (step C501; Y
), For example, based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), it is determined whether the effect button 25 is in the initial state (step C511).
If it is the initial state (step C511; Y), the processing of steps C502 to C504 is executed. On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step C511; N), the effect button 25
After the effect button 25 is returned to the initial state (normal state) by controlling the driving means (not shown) (step C512), the processing of steps C502 to C504 is executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the protrusion button operation promotion effect has been set in step C504 (step C513). If the protrusion button operation promotion effect has not been set (step C513; N),
That is, if the operation promotion effect set in step C504 is a normal button operation promotion effect or a specific button operation promotion effect, the operation promotion effect setting process ends.
On the other hand, when the protruding button operation promotion effect is set in step C504 (step C513)
; Y), it is determined whether the protruding button operation promoting effect can be executed (step C514).
). If the protrusion button operation promotion effect is executable (step C514; Y), that is, if the protrusion impossible flag is not set, the operation promotion effect setting process ends. Thereby, when the projecting button operation promoting effect is executed at a predetermined timing, the effect button 25 is converted to the projecting state, and when the effect button 25 in the projecting state is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period. A predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined ratio, and for example, the effect button 25 returns to the normal state after the operation validity period ends.

On the other hand, when the protruding button operation promotion effect is not executable (step C514; N), that is, when the protruding impossible flag is set, a normal size effect button image G11 is displayed instead of the protruding button image G31. Is set (step C515), and the operation promotion effect setting process ends. Thereby, at the timing when the protruding button image G31 is displayed, the effect button image G11 of the normal size is displayed, and when the effect button 25 in the normal state is operated in the operation mode as instructed during the operation valid period, a predetermined value is obtained. A predetermined success effect is executed at the ratio of.
That is, in this case, the operation promoting image is not a button image (protruding button image G31) displayed in the protruding button operation promoting effect, but a button image (normal size effect button image G11) displayed in the normal button operation promoting effect. ) Is displayed, but for the effects other than the display of the button image and the projection of the effect button 25, the effect executed in the protrusion button operation promotion effect is executed. The effects other than the display of the button image and the effect of projection of the effect button 25 include, for example, the display of other images (notification images and instruction images) included in the operation promotion image, the display of images other than the operation promotion image, and the frame decoration device 18. And the LED of the board decoration device 46 (the LED built in the effect button 25)
), The operation of the board effect device 44, the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, the vibration of the effect button 25, and the like.

In the present embodiment, in step C515, the display of the button image (normal size effect button image G11) displayed in the normal button operation promotion effect is set in place of the protruding button image G31. Of course, instead of the protruding button image G31, a button image displayed in the specific button operation promotion effect (the effect button image G1 having a size larger than the normal size) is displayed.
Although it is possible to set the display of 1), the specific button operation promotion effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the protrusion button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 59 (b)). Therefore, when the effect button image G11 having a size larger than the normal size is displayed instead of the protruding button image G31,
There is a possibility that the player's expectation may be excessively fueled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the protruding impossible flag is set, instead of the protruding button image G31, the button displayed in the normal button operation promoting effect having a lower jackpot expectation than the protruding button operation promoting effect is displayed. An image (normal size effect button image G11) is displayed.

Also, when the effect button 25 is configured to be able to convert from the normal state to the protruding state,
The operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 61A may be executed instead of the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG.
In the operation promotion effect setting process, when the protrusion button operation promotion effect is not executable (step C514; N), that is, when the protrusion prohibition flag is set, the driving means (not shown) of the effect button 25 is activated. Control is performed to execute a confirmation operation for confirming whether or not the effect button 25 can be converted to the protruding state (step C516). Then, Step C51
6. When it is determined in the confirmation operation in step 6 that the state can be changed to the projecting state (step C51)
7; In Y), the operation promotion effect setting process ends. At that time, the protrusion impossible flag may be cleared. On the other hand, when it is determined in the confirmation operation in step C516 that the state cannot be changed to the protruding state (step C517; N), the display of the effect button image G11 of the normal size is set instead of the protruding button image G31. (Step C515), the operation promotion effect setting process ends.

The operation promoting effect setting process shown in FIG. 61A, that is, the operation promoting effect setting process of performing the confirmation operation, is different from the operation promoting effect setting process of FIG. 60, that is, the operation promoting effect setting process of not performing the confirmation operation. The display frequency of the protruding button image G31 can be increased. However, when the confirmation operation of the effect button 25 is performed at the start or during execution of the special figure change display game, the effect button 2
There is a possibility that the player's expectation that the projection 5 will protrude may be increased. Therefore, the operation promotion effect performed during the special figure change display game is set in the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 60, and the operation performed during a period other than the special figure change display game (for example, during the special game state) The promotion effect is preferably set in the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG.
In the case of performing the operation promotion effect during the special game state, for example, the big hit command processing (FIG. 5)
In the round effect setting process (step C405) of 6) and the like, the operation promotion effect setting process (step C405)
One of the operation promotion effect setting processes shown in FIGS. 58, 60, and 61 (a)) is executed.
At that time, in the operation promotion effect setting process, the type of operation promotion effect to be executed is determined with reference to the operation promotion effect distribution tables as shown in FIGS. 61 (b) and (c), for example.

Specifically, for example, in a round effect setting process corresponding to a round after a specific round (in the present embodiment, the first round) in which a game ball may flow into a specific region, an operation promoting effect setting is performed. The processing is executed. Then, when there is no V passing in the specific round, the type of the operation promoting effect is determined with reference to the operation promoting effect distribution table for no V passing (for example, FIG. 61 (b)). On the other hand, when V passing is present in the specific round, the type of operation promoting effect is determined with reference to the operation promotion effect distribution table for V passing (for example, FIG. 61 (c)).

Also, the prefetch variation command processing (step C24) of the received command analysis processing (FIG. 54)
In 6), the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 60 can be performed. That is,
When the effect button 25 in the protruding state is operated, the display mode of the non-execution suspension display can be changed. The display mode of the non-execution suspension display can be changed only when the effect button 25 in the normal state is operated.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (the special figure variation display game) is a special result,
An operation means (effect button 25) that can be converted from a state (normal state) to a second state (protruding state), and a confirmation operation for confirming whether the operation means can be converted to the second state. A confirmation operation control means (effect control device 300) to be executed, and a promotion effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a promotion effect (operation promotion effect) for prompting a player to operate the operation means, are provided. Is a first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) in which a first promotion image (produce button image G11) imitating the operation device in the first state is displayed, and the operation means in the second state. A second promotion image (protruding button operation promotion effect) in which a second promotion image (protruding button image G31) imitating is displayed, and the promotion effect execution means determines that execution of the second promotion effect is determined. In the confirmation operation If the conversion of the operation means to the second state is not possible, a predetermined process is performed instead of the process of executing the second promotion effect (for example, the display of the normal size effect button image G11 instead of the protruding button image G31). (Step C515) is set (see FIG. 60).

Therefore, when the operation means (the effect button 25) cannot be changed to the second state (protruding state), the predetermined process is executed, so that it is possible to execute an uncomfortable promotion effect (operation promotion effect). The promotion effect can enhance the interest of the game.
The predetermined process is not limited to the process of stopping the display of the protruding button image G31 and setting the display of the effect button image G11 (step C515), and can be appropriately changed. The predetermined processing is
For example, the process may be a process of stopping the execution of the operation promoting effect, a process of stopping the display of the protruding button image G31 (the display of the effect button image G11 is not set), or a process of the protruding button as usual. The processing may be such that the image G31 is displayed to stop accepting the operation of the effect button 25 during the operation valid period, or the projection button image G31 is displayed as usual and the effect button 25 is displayed at a predetermined timing during the operation valid period. May be operated (the effect button 25 is not operated and the predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined rate).

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the confirmation operation control means (the effect control device 300) is a case where it is determined that the second promotion effect (projection button operation promotion effect) is to be executed during the special game state. If it is not possible to convert the operating means (producing button 25) to the second state (protruding state) by the confirmation operation, the operating means is converted to the second state before the second promotion effect is started. Is performed (step C516), and the promotion effect execution means (production control device 300) determines that the second promotion effect is to be performed during the special game state. If it is determined that the operation means cannot be changed to the second state by the reconfirmation operation, a predetermined process may be executed instead of the process of executing the second promotion effect. It is possible (see FIG. 61 (a)). .

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the second promotion effect.
In the present embodiment, the operation pattern of the confirmation operation of the effect button 25 (confirmation operation at the time of the initialization operation) is the same as the operation pattern of the reconfirmation operation of the effect button 25 (confirmation operation in step C516). The operation pattern may be different between the confirmation operation and the reconfirmation operation.
Further, when it is determined that the second promotion effect is executed during a period other than the special game state (for example, during the special figure change display game), the reconfirmation operation may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 can be changed to the projecting state based on whether or not the projecting impossible flag is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Based on whether the button 25 is in the initial state (normal state) or not, the effect button 25
May be determined to be able to be converted into a protruding state. FIGS. 62 and 63 show an example of the operation promotion effect setting process executed at that time.

The operation promotion effect setting processing shown in FIG. 62 is executed, for example, in the fluctuation effect setting processing (step C365) of the fluctuation command processing (FIG. 55). That is, the operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 62 is, for example, executed at the start of the special figure change display game, and is a process of setting information for performing the operation promotion effect during the special figure change display game.
In this operation promotion effect setting process, if the variation command from the game control device 100 is a variation command including information on a variation pattern for executing a normal button operation promotion effect (step C611; Y), the operation mode (the number of operations) Is set, and the normal button operation promotion effect is set (step C614), and the operation promotion effect setting process ends.
If the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing the specific button operation promotion effect (step C612; Y),
The operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined, a specific button operation promotion effect is set (step C615), and the operation promotion effect setting process ends.

If the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing the protrusion button operation promotion effect (step C613; Y),
An operation mode (including the number of operations) is determined, and a protrusion button operation promotion effect is set (step C616). Next, for example, it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 is in the initial state based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state) (step C617). In step C617; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be converted to the projected state, and the operation promotion effect setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step C617; N), that is, if it has not returned to the initial state, a predetermined defect (a failure of the driving means of the effect button 25, a clogged dust, etc.) has occurred as a cause thereof. Therefore, it is determined that the effect button 25 cannot be changed to the protruding state, the setting of the protruding button operation promoting effect is canceled (step C618), and the operation promoting effect setting process ends. As a result, the setting in step C616 is canceled, and the execution of the protrusion button operation promotion effect is stopped.

At the start of the special figure change display game, whether or not the effect button 25 is in the initial state is determined based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state). The timing for determining whether or not the camera is in the initial state based on the signal from can be changed as appropriate. For example, at the end of the special figure change display game, it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 is in the initial state based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state). In some cases, the initial state flag is set. When the initial state flag is not set, the initial state flag is cleared. It is determined that there is (Step C617; Y)
However, when the initial state flag is not set, it may be determined that the effect button 25 is not in the initial state (step C617; N).

The operation promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 63 is executed, for example, in the round effect setting process (step C405) of the jackpot-based command process (FIG. 56). That is, the operation promotion effect setting process illustrated in FIG. 63 is, for example, a process that is executed during the special game state and sets information for performing the operation promotion effect during the special game state.
In the operation promotion effect setting process, first, the processes of steps C501 to C504 are executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the protrusion button operation promotion effect has been set in step C504 (step C521). If the protrusion button operation promotion effect has not been set (step C521; N),
That is, if the operation promotion effect set in step C504 is a normal button operation promotion effect or a specific button operation promotion effect, the operation promotion effect setting process ends.

On the other hand, when the protrusion button operation promotion effect is set in step C504 (step C521)
; Y), for example, based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state), it is determined whether or not the effect button 25 is in the initial state (step C522).
If it is the initial state (step C522; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be changed to the protruding state, and the operation promoting effect setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step C522; N), an operation of returning the effect button 25 to the initial state (normal state) by controlling the driving means (not shown) of the effect button 25 is executed (
(Step C523) Then, it is again determined whether or not the effect button 25 is in the initial state based on a signal from a sensor that detects that the effect button 25 is in the initial state (normal state) (step C524). If it is in the initial state (step C524; Y), it is determined that the effect button 25 can be changed to the protruding state, and the operation promotion effect setting process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step C524; N), that is, if it has not returned to the initial state, the cause is a predetermined defect (a failure of the driving means for converting the effect button 25 to the protruding state, a dust clogging, etc.). Since it is considered that this has occurred, it is determined that the effect button 25 cannot be converted to the protruding state, the setting of the protruding button operation promotion effect is canceled (step C525), and the operation promotion effect setting process ends. Thereby, the setting in step C504 is canceled, and the execution of the protrusion button operation promotion effect is stopped.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable display game (special figure variable display game).
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the above is a special result, an operation means (production button) capable of converting from the first state (normal state) to the second state (projection state) 25), a confirmation control means (effect control device 300) for checking whether or not the operation means is in the first state at the start or stop of the variable display game, and a promotion effect for prompting a player to operate the operation means. (Operation promotion effect), which is a promotion effect execution means (effect control device 300), wherein the promotion effect displays a first promotion image (effect button image G11) imitating the operation means in the first state. Second promotion effect (projection button operation) in which a first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) and a second promotion image (projection button image G31) simulating the operation means in the second state are displayed. Promotion) and See, promotion effect execution unit, when a case where the execution of the second promotion effect is determined, the operation means in the confirmation has been confirmed not in the first state (Step C6
17; N), a predetermined process can be executed instead of the process of executing the second promotion effect (see FIG. 62).

With such a configuration, when the operation means (the effect button 25) cannot be converted to the second state (protruding state), the predetermined process is executed, so that a prompt effect without discomfort (operation prompt effect) is provided. It is possible to execute the game, and the promotion effect can enhance the interest of the game.
In the case where the execution of the first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, the specific button operation promotion effect) is determined, and when it is confirmed that the operation means is not in the first state (normal state),
It is also possible to configure so as to execute a predetermined process instead of the process of executing the first promotion effect.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the confirmation control means (the effect control device 300)
When it is determined that the second promotion effect (protruding button operation promotion effect) is to be executed during the special game state, it is determined whether or not the operation means (production button 25) is in the first state (normal state). And when it is confirmed that the operation means is not in the first state (step C522; N
), A confirmation operation for setting the operation means to the first state is performed before the second promotion effect starts (step C523), and the promotion effect execution means (production control device 300) executes the second promotion effect. If it is determined to be executed during the special game state and the operation means cannot be set to the first state by the confirmation operation (step C524; N), the second promotion effect is executed. It is possible to configure so as to execute a predetermined process instead of the process (see FIG. 62).
.

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the second promotion effect.
The predetermined process is a process of stopping the execution of the protrusion button operation promotion effect (step C618).
, C525) and can be changed as appropriate. The predetermined process is, for example, the protruding button image G
The process may be a process of setting the display of the effect button image G11 by stopping the display of the image 31 or a process of stopping the display of the protruding button image G31 (the display of the effect button image G11 is not set). Then, the process may be such that the projection button image G31 is displayed as usual and the operation reception of the effect button 25 during the operation valid period is stopped, or the projection button image G31 is displayed as usual and the predetermined process is performed during the operation valid period. The process may be such that the effect button 25 is operated at the timing of (i.e., the predetermined success effect is executed at a predetermined ratio by assuming that the effect button 25 is operated without being operated).

When it is determined that the first promotion effect (normal button operation promotion effect, specific button operation promotion effect) is to be executed during the special game state, the operation means (production button 25) is in the first state (normal state). If the operation means is not in the first state by the confirmation, a confirmation operation for setting the operation means to the first state before the start of the first promotion effect is performed. May be executed, and if the operation means cannot be brought into the first state by the confirmation operation, a predetermined process may be executed instead of the process of executing the first promotion effect.

Further, in addition to the normal button operation promotion effect, the specific button operation promotion effect, and the protrusion button operation promotion effect, a touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57B) may be executed. That is, even when the effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from the normal state to the protruding state, the touch operation promoting effect can be executed. In this case, for example, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the normal button operation promoting effect <the touch operation promoting effect <the protruding button operation effect <the specific button operation promoting effect.

Specifically, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a second operation means (touch panel 29) different from the operation means (effect button 25) is provided, and a promotion effect execution means (effect control device 300).
Can further execute a third promotion effect (a touch operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57 (b))) in which a promotion image (touch panel image G21) for prompting the operation of the second operation means is displayed, and the first promotion The image can be displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode, and the promotion effect (the normal button operation promotion effect (see FIG. 57A)) in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode is: This is an effect in which the degree of expectation (special jackpot expectation) at which a special game state occurs is lower than that in the third promotion effect, and a promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode (specific button operation promotion effect (FIG. 57) (C) can be configured such that the special game state is an effect with a high degree of expectation, rather than the third promotion effect.

<Explanation production>
The effect control device 300 is capable of executing an explanation effect for explaining a game. In the present embodiment, three types of explanation effects, a first explanation effect, a second explanation effect, and a third explanation effect, can be executed.
In the first description effect, character information (first character information M1) for explaining the effect is displayed. The first character information M1 is composed of a character string having a predetermined number of characters (for example, 8) or more, and is scroll-displayed so as to flow in one predetermined direction (here, right to left) as shown in FIG. 64, for example.

FIG. 64 shows an example of the first explanatory effect performed during the operation promoting effect. The first description effect can be executed both when the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is the normal button operation promoting effect and when the type of the operation promoting effect to be executed is the specific button operation promoting effect. When the one-character information M1 is displayed to the end, for example, as shown in FIG.
That is, only when the type of the operation promotion effect to be executed is the specific button operation promotion effect),
The effect button image G11 having the normal size is changed to the effect button image G11 having a size larger than the normal size. In the first description effect, not only the first character information M1 but also additional information (such as an image or a moving image) that supplements or decorates the first character information M1 may be displayed. Specifically, as the additional information, for example, an image or a moving image that decorates a part of the first character information M1 (for example, an effect displayed by being superimposed on a “deca button” part in the first character information M1) Image (this effect image also moves from right to left along with the “deca button”). Further, as the additional information, for example, the first character information M1
(For example, a button image displayed in a supplement window for supplementing what kind of image (moving image) the “deca button” in the first character information M1 is). Is mentioned. The supplemental window is provided in a predetermined area (for example, the upper left of the screen) from the viewpoint of preventing misidentification.
It is preferably displayed in an area other than the area where the decoration special figure start storage display is displayed, the area where the special figure change display game is executed (the area where the decoration identification symbol is displayed), and the area where the effect is executed. .
Further, in the example illustrated in FIG. 64, the display size of the effect button image G11 changes during the operation valid period (the type of the operation promoting effect changes from the normal button operation promoting effect to the specific button operation promoting effect). However, the display size of the effect button image G11 may change before the operation effective period starts.

Further, the first explanation effect is not limited to the one that displays character information for explaining the operation promoting effect. That is, the first character information M1 is not limited to character information for describing the operation promoting effect. Specifically, the first character information M1 is character information for explaining a change-on-hold effect in which the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed (for example, “If the hold changes to a rainbow color, it will heat up !!”). Or character information (for example, “background has a tiger pattern”) for describing an effect of changing the display mode of an image (background image, character image, decoration identification information, etc.) other than the decoration special figure start storage display. Character information (“If a tiger character appears, heats up!”) That describes the effect of causing a predetermined image (such as a character image) to appear. In addition, character information (for example, “
If you go up to 4 steps, it will be feverish! ! ") Character information for describing a pseudo continuous production in which a unit variation display for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information variably for one or more times in one decoration special figure variation display game based on one special figure start memory is performed at least once. For example, "simple triple hits!"), Character information for describing a character effect in which a movable character moves (e.g., "if the character moves to XX, a big hit !?"), and a reach effect will be described. Character information (for example, “The reach of the special symbol is extremely hot!”).

In the second description effect, character information (second character information M2) for instructing the player is displayed. The second character information M2 is composed of a character string in which the number of characters is less than a predetermined number (for example, 8), and is displayed at a time without scrolling, for example, as shown in FIG. FIG. 65 (a
2) shows an example of the second explanatory effect executed during a specific round in which a game ball may flow into a specific area. Note that the second description effect can be executed outside of the specific round.
For example, it can be executed when right-handed or left-handed. In this case, for example, second character information M2 such as “right-handed!” Or “left-handed!” Is displayed.
Note that, as in the examples shown in FIGS. 64 and 65A, the character size of the second character information M2 is
It is preferable that the size is larger than the character size of the first character information M1.

Differences between the first explanation effect and the second explanation effect also include the following.
The execution time of the first explanation effect (the time required to display the first character information M1 from the beginning to the end) is predetermined and is not affected by the game content or other time values. The execution time of the second explanation effect (the time for displaying the second explanation information M2) may be affected by the game content and other time values.
In addition, the first description effect may be a so-called gasket, that is, even if the first character information M1 such as "Big hit when a deca button is displayed in a button effect!" Is displayed, the deca button is not displayed (the effect button image). In some cases, the display size of G11 does not change from the normal size to a size larger than the normal size), whereas the second description effect does not have a so-called gaseous case.
During the execution of the first explanation effect, the exclusive BGM and sound effects are not output, whereas the second explanation effect is not output.
During the execution of the explanation effect, exclusive BGM and sound effects can be output.
Further, the first character information M1 displayed in the first explanation effect has a plurality of display modes for each effect to be explained, whereas the second character information M2 displayed in the second explanation effect has a plurality of display modes. There is no display mode. Specifically, for example, in the first explanation effect performed during the operation promotion effect, the user presses the button as the first character information M1 in addition to "a big hit when the deca button is displayed in the button effect !?" May be reached! "Can also be displayed. On the other hand, in the second explanation effect executed during the specific round, only “Aim for V!” Can be displayed as the second character information M2.

The description given in the second description effect is a description related to the result of the game (affecting the result of the game). That is, since the second character information M2 is information that the player wants the player to understand more than the first character information M1, the second character information M2 is displayed before the second character information M2 is displayed (for example, before the start of a specific round). Prior information, which is information obtained by making the information M2 more detailed, may be displayed. Specifically, for example, by displaying advance information, it is possible to determine where the “V” of “Aim for V!” Is located, and to simulate an image of an actual game board (an unrelated portion ( For example, this special map arranged outside the game area, nails in the game area, and movable members around the V) are not displayed), and the location of the “V (specific area)” is suggested. (Specific area) ”to indicate the shortest route / trajectory that a game ball can pass to a certain place or the route / trajectory that can pass roughly (especially the approximate route / trajectory if nails are not displayed). You may.

In the third explanation effect, the player is alerted or during a predetermined period (for example, waiting for a customer)
Character information for explaining the functions of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 in the
The third character information M3) is displayed. The third character information M3 is composed of a character string having a predetermined number of characters (for example, 8) or more, and is displayed at a time without scrolling, for example, as shown in FIG. 65 (b).
The third character information M3 is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 65 (b) and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the third character information M3 may be, for example, "Please remove the ball of the lower plate", "You can change the stage by operating a button", "You can adjust the volume by using a touch panel", and the like.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result, An explanation effect performing means (effect control device 300) for executing an explanation effect for performing an explanation is provided. In the explanation effect, character information (first character information M1) having a predetermined number of characters or more is displayed, and
A first explanation effect in which the character information is not displayed at one time, and a character information (second character) having a number of characters less than a predetermined number.
Character information M2) is displayed, and a second explanatory effect in which the character information is displayed at a time.

Therefore, it is possible to execute two types of explanation effects with different types, that is, two types of explanation effects with different numbers of characters of character information and whether or not to display character information at a time. The attraction of the game can be enhanced by directing.
In addition, as a method of not displaying the first character information M1 once, a method of scrolling display so as to flow in a predetermined direction has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Alternatively, a method of reducing the size may be used.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first explanation effect is an effect related to the degree of expectation (big hit expectation) at which the special game state occurs, and the second explanation effect is the special game state. It can be configured to be an effect that does not depend on the degree of expectation. Specifically, for example, FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, the type of the operation promotion effect is switched from the normal button operation promotion effect to the specific button operation promotion effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the normal button operation promotion effect along with the execution of the first explanation effect. I have.

With this configuration, character information is not displayed at one time in the first description effect relating to the jackpot expectation. Therefore, the explanation content by the first explanation effect can be gradually grasped, so that the time until the player grasps the big hit expectation can be prolonged, and the interest can be continued. On the other hand, in the second explanation effect irrespective of the big hit expectation, the character information is displayed at a time, so that the player can quickly grasp the explanation contents by the second explanation effect.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the explanation effect, the character information (third character information M3) of a predetermined number or more characters is displayed, and the third character information is displayed at a time. It can be configured to include an explanation effect.
With this configuration, the number of variations of the explanation effect is increased, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the explanation effect.

<Battle production>
The effect control device 300 can execute a battle effect in which an ally character fights with an enemy character. In the present embodiment, three types of battle effects, a first battle effect, a second battle effect, and a third battle effect, can be executed.
In the first battle effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 66A to 66C, the battle effect in which the number of ally characters (the number of appearing ally characters) is smaller than the number of enemy characters (the number of appearing enemy characters). It is.
The second battle effect is a battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is the same as the number of enemy characters, as shown in, for example, FIGS.
The third battle effect is a battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is greater than the number of enemy characters, as shown in FIG. 67, for example.
In the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed as a type of the reach effect, but the battle effect is not limited to the reach effect and can be changed as appropriate.

The effect control device 300 is, for example, a variable effect setting process (FIG. 55) of a variable command process.
In step C365), a battle effect setting process for setting information for performing a battle effect is executed. FIG. 68A shows an example of the battle effect setting process.
In the battle effect setting process, first, it is determined whether a battle effect is to be executed in the special figure change display game to be executed this time based on the change command from the game control device 100 (step C).
701). If the battle effect is not to be executed in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (step C701; N), the battle effect setting process ends.

On the other hand, when the battle effect is executed in the special figure change display game to be executed this time (step C70)
1; Y), that is, if the change command from the game control device 100 is a change command including information on a change pattern for executing a battle effect, the battle effect vibration corresponding to the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time. A minute table is set (step C702). Specifically, for example, based on a symbol command from game control device 100, effect control device 300 determines that the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed this time is other than a big hit (that is, a loss or a small hit). In this case, a battle effect distribution table for other than the big hit (for example, FIG. 68 (
On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time is a big hit, a battle effect distribution table for a big hit (for example, FIG. 68 (c)) is set.

Next, the type of the battle effect to be executed is determined with reference to the set battle effect distribution table (step C703). In step C703, in addition to the type of battle effect to be executed, the type of character to appear and the like are determined by lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (d), the ally characters are the ally character A and the ally character B.
For example, as shown in FIG. 68 (e), there are two types of enemy characters, an enemy character A and an enemy character B.

Then, the battle effect of the determined type is set (step C704), and the battle effect setting process ends. Thereby, the battle effect is started at a predetermined timing.
In the battle effects (the first battle effect, the second battle effect, and the third battle effect), in addition to displaying the ally character and the enemy character, displaying images other than the ally character and the enemy character,
Light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the panel decoration device 46, the operation of the panel production device 44, the speaker 19
a, one or more of the various effects using the sound or the like from 19a, 19b.

Specifically, when the determined type of battle effect is the first battle effect, in step C704, the effect control device 300 determines that the first battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is smaller than the number of enemy characters. Set. Thereby, when the first battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is a big hit, the ally character wins and the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is changed. If it is not a big hit, the ally character loses. In the examples shown in FIGS. 66A to 66C, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit because the ally character has won.
FIGS. 66 (a) to 66 (c) illustrate a case where “friend character A” is selected as the type of friend character to appear, but of course, the friend character to appear in the first battle effect is displayed. The type may be the ally character A or the ally character B.

When the determined type of battle effect is the second battle effect, in step C704, the effect control device 300 sets the second battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is the same as the number of enemy characters. . Thereby, the second battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is a big hit, the ally character wins, and the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is If it is not a big hit, the ally character loses. In the examples shown in FIGS. 66 (d) to (f), since the ally character has been defeated, the result of the special figure change display game being executed is a loss or a small hit.

FIGS. 66 (d) to 66 (f) illustrate an example in which “friend character A” is selected as the type of friendly character to appear, but, of course, the friend character that appears in the second battle effect. The type may be the ally character A or the ally character B.
FIGS. 66 (d) to (f) illustrate the case where “enemy character A” is selected as the type of enemy character to appear. Of course, the enemy character to appear in the second battle effect is displayed. The type may be the enemy character A or the enemy character B.

When the determined type of battle effect is the third battle effect, in step C704, the effect control device 300 sets a third battle effect in which the number of friendly characters is greater than the number of enemy characters. . Thereby, the third battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing, and when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a big hit, the ally character wins and the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is changed. If it is not a big hit, the ally character loses. In the example shown in FIG. 67, since the ally character has won, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit.
FIG. 67 illustrates a case where “enemy character A” is selected as the type of enemy character to appear, but the enemy character A to appear in the third battle effect is of course the enemy character A. Or an enemy character B.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 67, the third battle effect is executed after the second battle effect is executed, that is, the ally character is added in the middle, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 67, first, the second battle effect (FIGS. 67 (a) to 67 (b)) is executed, and at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing of developing from normal reach to special reach), the ally character 67 (c)), and then the third battle effect (FIGS. 67 (d)-(f)) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The third battle effect (FIGS. 67 (d) to (f)) may be executed immediately without executing the second battle effect. When the third battle effect is suddenly executed, the third battle effect may be started at a timing (for example, a timing at which the normal reach starts) before the normal reach reaches the special reach, or the normal reach may be changed to the special reach. The third battle effect may be started at the timing of development.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 66A to 66C, the first battle effect is suddenly executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first battle effect is executed after the second battle effect is executed. It may be executed. That is, an enemy character may be added on the way.

When the result is a miss or a small hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), the first battle effect is most easily selected, and the third battle effect is most difficult to be selected. When the result is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (c), the third battle effect is most easily selected, and the first battle effect is most difficult to be selected.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of the first battle effect <the second battle effect <the third battle effect. That is, when the number of friendly characters is N (N ≧ 1) and the number of enemy characters is M (M ≧ 1), the larger the value of N−M, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of characters appearing in the battle effect can indicate the result of the running special figure change display game.

The big hit expectation may be changed depending on the kind of the ally character appearing, or the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the kind of the appearing enemy character. Specifically, for example, when the ally character A is stronger than the ally character B, the first battle effect in which the ally character A appears has a higher jackpot expectation than the first battle effect in which the ally character B appears. The second battle effect in which the ally character A appears may be set to have a higher jackpot expectation than the second battle effect in which the ally character B appears. Also,
When the enemy character A is stronger than the enemy character B, the third battle effect in which the enemy character A appears is set to have a lower jackpot expectation than the third battle effect in which the enemy character B appears. The second battle effect in which A appears is the second battle effect in which the enemy character B appears.
It may be set so that the big hit expectation is lower than the battle effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same battle effect distribution table is used in a case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time is a small hit and in a case where the result is a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, if the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of the battle effect to be executed is determined with reference to the battle effect distribution table for the small hit, and the special figure variation to be executed this time is determined. If the result of the displayed game is a loss, the type of battle effect to be executed may be determined with reference to the battle effect distribution table for the loss.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 is configured to instruct the effect control device 300 to execute a battle effect (transmit a change command including information on a change pattern for executing the battle effect to the effect control device 300). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the fluctuation command from the game control device 100 is a fluctuation command including information on a fluctuation pattern for executing a reach effect, the effect control device 300 determines whether to execute a battle effect by lottery or the like. It is also possible to configure.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 is configured to determine the type of the battle effect to be executed with reference to the battle effect distribution table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game control device 100 instructs the effect control device 300 to execute the battle effect, and instructs the type of the battle effect to be executed (a fluctuation command including information on a fluctuation pattern for executing the first battle effect to the effect control device 300; Any of a fluctuation command including information on a fluctuation pattern for executing the second battle effect and a fluctuation command including information on a fluctuation pattern for executing the third battle effect may be transmitted.

Further, the types of the ally characters are not limited to the two types of the ally character A and the ally character B, and may be three or more types. In addition, the big hit expectation may be made different depending on the kind of the appearing ally character or the combination thereof.
Further, the types of the enemy characters are not limited to the two types of the enemy character A and the enemy character B, and may be one type or three or more types. When the type of the enemy character is one type (for example, only the enemy character A), the first battle effect may not be executable, and the first battle effect may cause a plurality of the one type of enemy character to appear. . Also, the big hit expectation may be varied depending on the type of enemy character that appears and the combination thereof.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game (special figure variation display game) has a special result, a special gaming state that can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided. A specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting the degree of expectation (big hit expectation) at which the state occurs, and the specific effect execution means is selected from the first character group. The selected first character (friend character) and the second character (enemy character) selected from the second character group are displayed on the display device 41, and a plurality of characters of the first character group are displayed at a time. It is possible to display a plurality of characters of the second character group at a time, and the number of first characters (the number of friendly characters) displayed at a time is N (N ≧ 1), and The number of second character (the enemy number character) M (M ≧ shown
In the case of 1), the bigger the NM, the higher the expectation of the big hit (see FIG. 68 (b)).

Therefore, the expectation degree of the special effect (battle effect) differs depending on the difference between the number of the first characters displayed at one time (the number of friendly characters) and the number of the second characters displayed at the same time (the number of enemy characters). Therefore, the variation of the specific effect is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the specific effect in which a plurality of characters appear.

In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree, but may be, for example, the expectation degree at which reach occurs.
Further, a plurality of the same characters may be displayed. That is, for example, when the number of friendly characters = 2, two friendly characters A may appear, two friendly characters B may appear, and one friendly character A and one friendly character B. May appear. For example, when the number of enemy characters = 2, two enemy characters A may appear, two enemy characters B may appear, and one enemy character A and one enemy character B may appear. May appear.
Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of N (the number of friendly characters) is set to 2, but the upper limit of N is not limited to 2. Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of M (the number of enemy characters) is set to 2, but the upper limit of M is not limited to 2.

<Variation 1 of battle production>
A plurality of ally characters may appear by replacing ally characters during the battle effect. That is, the number of ally characters may be the total number of ally characters displayed separately, instead of the number of ally characters displayed at one time.
Also, a plurality of enemy characters may appear by replacing enemy characters during the battle effect. That is, the number of enemy characters may be the total number of separately displayed enemy characters instead of the number of enemy characters displayed at one time.

FIG. 69 shows an example of the first battle effect in this modification. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 69, for example, as shown in FIG. 69 (c), the enemy character is switched from the enemy character A to the enemy character B during the battle effect. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 69,
Since the ally character has won, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit.
FIG. 70 shows an example of the third battle effect in this modification. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 70, for example, as shown in FIG. 70 (c), the ally character is changed from the ally character A to the ally character B during the battle effect. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 70, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit because the ally character has won.

FIG. 71 shows an example of the second battle effect in this modification. In the battle effect shown in FIG. 71, for example, as shown in FIG. 71 (c), during the battle effect, the ally character is changed from the ally character A to the ally character B, and for example, as shown in FIG. During the production, the enemy character is switched from the enemy character A to the enemy character B. Also, in the battle effect shown in FIG. 71, since the ally character has won, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit.
In this modification, the pattern in which characters are exchanged (that is, the number of friendly characters = 2)
, The number of enemy characters = 2) or the pattern in which characters are not exchanged (that is, the pattern of the number of friendly characters = 1, the number of enemy characters = 1) is determined by lottery or the like. It is configured to be. When a pattern in which the characters are not replaced is selected, a second battle effect as shown in, for example, FIGS. 66 (d) to 66 (f) is executed.

In the case of the first battle effect in the present modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 69, execution is performed from the start of the first battle effect to before the enemy character is replaced (FIGS. 69 (a) and (b)). It is not known whether the middle battle effect is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect, and the period from when the enemy character is replaced to before the first battle effect ends (FIG. 69 ( In c) to (e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the third battle effect, but it is not clear whether the battle effect is the first battle effect or the second battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player from the start to the end of the first battle effect.

Further, in the case of the second battle effect in the present modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 71, from the start of the second battle effect to the time before the ally character is replaced (FIGS. 71 (a) to (b)).
Means that it is not clear whether the battle effect being performed is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect, and a period from when the ally character is replaced to before the enemy character is replaced (FIG. 71 ( In c) to (e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the first battle effect, but it is not clear whether the battle effect is the second battle effect or the third battle effect. Therefore, the interest of the player can be continued from the start of the second battle effect until the enemy character is replaced.

In the example shown in FIG. 71, the enemy characters are switched after the ally characters are switched. However, in the second battle effect of the pattern in which the characters are switched (that is, the pattern of the number of ally characters = 2 and the number of enemy characters = 2). The enemy character may be replaced after the ally character is replaced, the ally character may be replaced after the enemy character is replaced, or the ally character and the enemy character may be replaced at the same time. When the ally character is replaced after the enemy character is replaced, the interest of the player can be continued from the start of the second battle effect to the replacement of the ally character.

In the case of the third battle effect according to the present modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 70, from the start of the third battle effect to the time before the ally character is replaced (FIGS. 70A to 70B).
It is not clear whether the battle effect being executed is the first battle effect, the second battle effect, or the third battle effect, and before the third battle effect ends after the ally character is replaced ( 70 (c) to 70 (e)), it is clear that the battle effect being executed is not the first battle effect, but it is not clear whether the battle effect is the second battle effect or the third battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to continue the interest of the player from the start to the end of the third battle effect.

As described above, according to the present modification, a special game state occurs in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game (special figure change display game) is a special result. A specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting an expectation (big hit expectation) is provided, and the specific effect execution means is selected from a first character group. One character (friend character) and a second character (enemy character) selected from the second character group are displayed on the display device 41, and a plurality of characters in the first character group are displayed during execution of the specific effect. In addition to being able to be displayed, a plurality of characters of the second character group can be displayed, and the total number (the number of friendly characters) of the first characters displayed during execution of the specific effect is set to N (N ≧ 1). When the total number (the number of enemy characters) of the second characters displayed during the execution of the specific effect is M (M ≧ 1), the larger the NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. .

With this configuration, the difference between the total number of first characters (the number of friendly characters) and the total number of second characters (the number of enemy characters) displayed from the start to the end of the specific effect (battle effect) Because the special jackpot expectation degree is different, the variation of the specific production increases,
Interestingness of the game can be enhanced by a specific effect in which a plurality of characters appear.
In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree, but may be, for example, the expectation degree at which reach occurs.
In this modification, the upper limit of N (the number of friendly characters) is set to 2, but the upper limit of N is not limited to 2. In this modification, the upper limit of M (the number of enemy characters) is set to 2, but the upper limit of M is set to 2
It is not limited to.

Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 70 and 71, one ally character and one ally character are replaced. However, one ally character and a plurality of ally characters may be replaced, or a plurality of ally characters may be replaced. And one ally character may be replaced, or a plurality of ally characters and a plurality of ally characters may be replaced. For example, the ally character A and the ally character B may be exchanged with the ally character C. In this case, the number of ally characters is three.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 69 and 71, one enemy character and one enemy character are exchanged. However, one enemy character and a plurality of enemy characters may be exchanged. One enemy character may be replaced, or a plurality of enemy characters may be replaced with a plurality of enemy characters. For example, the enemy characters A and B may be replaced with the enemy characters C and D. In this case, the number of enemy characters = 4.

<Variation 2 of battle production>
Instead of the number of characters, the number of attacks of the character may be used to indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit. In this modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 72A, a battle effect of “the number of ally attacks (the number of attacks of the ally character) = 1, the number of enemy attacks (the number of attacks of the enemy character) = 2”, and Attack number = 2, enemy attack number = 1 battle effect, "Friend attack number = 3, enemy attack number = 0"
", Three types of battle effects can be executed.
FIG. 72 shows an example of a battle effect of “the number of friendly attacks = 1, the number of enemy attacks = 2”. Figure 72
In the battle effect shown in FIG. 72, for example, as shown in FIG. 72 (f), the ally character attacks once from the start to the end of the battle effect, and as shown in FIGS. 72 (d) and (e), for example, An enemy character attacks twice between the start and the end of the battle effect. Further, in the battle effect shown in FIG. 72, since the ally character has won, the result of the running special figure change display game is a big hit.

If the result is a miss or a small hit, for example, as shown in FIG.
The battle effect of "1, enemy attack = 2" is most easily selected, and "ally attack = 3, enemy attack =
The battle effect of “0” is most difficult to be selected. If the result is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 72 (b), the battle effect of “the number of friendly attacks = 3, the number of enemy attacks = 0” is most likely to be selected. The battle effect of "attack number = 2" is most difficult to select.
Therefore, in the present modification, the battle effect of “the number of ally attacks = 1, the number of enemy attacks = 2” <
The battle effect of “the number of ally attacks = 2, the number of enemy attacks = 1” <the battle effect of “the number of ally attacks = 3, the number of enemy attacks = 0” is higher in the big hit expectation order. That is, when the number of friendly attacks is N (N ≧ 1) and the number of enemy attacks is M (M ≧ 0), the larger the NM, the higher the expectation of a big hit. for that reason,
In the present modification, the result of the running special figure change display game can be suggested by the number of attacks of the character appearing in the battle effect.

Note that the number of attacks may be the number of techniques as in a battle effect shown in FIG. 73, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 73, the ally character makes a "punch!"
(See FIGS. 73 (b) and (d)) and a technique called “triple punch!” (See FIG. 73 (c)) in which the opponent is hit three times in a row with a fight (see FIG. 73 (c)). . “Triple Punch!” Is that the actual number of attacks is three but the number of techniques is one (ie,
Since the number of moves is three, this is one technique). In the example shown in FIG. 73, as shown in FIG. 73 (c), the number of attacks of the ally character is updated by +1. Thereby, even if the number of attacks is limited, a variety of techniques can be made to appear, thereby increasing interest. Also, the jackpot expectation may be made different depending on the type of technique.

Also, in this modification, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed this time is a small hit,
In the case of a miss, the same battle effect distribution table (for example, FIG. 72A) is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, if the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a small hit, the type of the battle effect to be executed is determined with reference to the battle effect distribution table for the small hit, and the special figure variation to be executed this time is determined. If the result of the displayed game is a loss, the type of battle effect to be executed may be determined with reference to the battle effect distribution table for the loss.

As described above, according to the present modification, a special game state occurs in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game (special figure change display game) is a special result. A specific effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a specific effect (battle effect) capable of suggesting an expectation (big hit expectation) is provided. In the specific effect, the first character selected from the first character group (Friend character) and a second character (enemy character) selected from the second character group are displayed on the display device 41, and the number of specific action effects of the first character on the second character (the number of friendly attacks) Is N (N ≧ 1), and the number of specific motion effects (the number of enemy attacks) of the second character with respect to the first character is M (M ≧ 0).
The larger the M, the higher the jackpot expectation can be.

With this configuration, the number of times of the first character's specific motion effects (the number of ally attacks) and the second character's number of specific motion effects (the number of enemy attacks) from the start to the end of the specific effect (battle effect) are described. Due to the difference, the degree of expectation of the special effect is different, so the variation of the specific effect is increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the specific effect in which a plurality of characters appear.

In addition, what is suggested by the specific effect (battle effect) is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree, but may be, for example, the expectation degree at which reach occurs.
Further, a battle effect of “the number of ally attacks = 0, the number of enemy attacks = 3” may be made executable. At this time, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 74 (a) and 74 (b), when the result is out of order or a small hit, a battle effect of “the number of ally attacks = 0, the number of enemy attacks = 3” cannot be selected. May be. Thereby, it is possible to set the battle effect in which the ally character wins without attacking as the big hit confirmed effect. With this configuration, it is possible to execute an exceptional battle effect that deviates from the rule that the larger the NM (the number of ally attacks−the number of enemy attacks), the higher the expectation of big hits. Increase.
In this modification, N + M (the number of ally attacks + the number of enemy attacks) = 3, that is, N + M is fixed at 3, but N + M may be fixed at a value other than 3, or may be varied.
Further, the number of times of the specific motion effect is not limited to the number of attacks. The number of specific motion effects is, for example,
It may be any one of the number of times the opponent character has attacked, the number of times the opponent character has resisted the attack, and the number of times the opponent character has avoided the attack, or may be the total number of any one of them. .

Further, the battle effect of the embodiment or the battle effect of the first modification and the battle effect of the second modification may be combined.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 74 (c) to (d), the first battle effect of “the number of friendly attacks = 1, the number of enemy attacks = 2”, and the “number of friendly attacks = 2, the number of enemy attacks” = 1 ”and the first battle
The first battle effect of the first battle effect of “number of ally attacks = 3, number of enemy attacks = 0” can be executed. Similarly, for the second battle effect, three types of second battle effects can be executed.
Similarly, three types of third battle effects can be executed in the battle effect. Then, it is set so that the big hit expectation increases in the order of the first battle effect <the second battle effect <the third battle effect. Furthermore, in the first battle effect, the bigger the NM (the number of ally attacks-the number of enemy attacks), the higher the expectation of big hits, that is, the number of "the number of ally attacks = 1, the number of enemy attacks = 2" 1st battle effect <1st battle effect of “number of ally attacks = 2, number of enemy attacks = 1” <1st battle effect of “number of ally attacks = 3, number of enemy attacks = 0” so that the big hit expectation increases in the order Set to. Similarly, for the second battle effect, the larger the NM is, the higher the expectation of the big hit is set. For the third battle effect, the larger the NM is, the higher the expectation of the big hit is set, similarly. Is also good.
With such a configuration, the variety of battle effects becomes more diversified, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by the battle effects.

Further, for example, in a case where an effect is performed in which an ally character or an enemy character attacks after executing an effect of whether or not the number of ally characters or enemy characters increases, the number of ally characters is set to N, the number of enemy characters is set to M, and the number of ally characters is set to M. When the number of attacks is n and the number of enemy attacks is m, one of the case of the highest expected degree and the case of the lowest expected degree is NM = nm and N> M (the number of friendly characters is large, The number of attacks is large), the other is NM = nm, and N <M (the number of friendly characters is small and the number of friendly attacks is small), and the case where the expectation is relatively high is NM> nm. (The number of friendly characters is greater than the number of enemy characters, but the number of friendly attacks is the same as or smaller than the number of enemy attacks.) If the expectation is relatively low, NM <nm (friend characters The number is equal to or less than the number of enemy characters, but the number of ally attacks is It may be configured so as to more) than 撃数. With this configuration, when the difference is the same, either the highest expectation or the lowest expectation is obtained, so that the interest is easily improved. In addition, since the production order changes from an increase in the number of characters to an attack, if the number of allied characters is small, increasing the number of allied attacks can maintain interest.

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 game 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 25 production button (operation means, first operation means)
29 Touch panel (second operation means)
41 display device 300 effect control device (confirmation control means, promotion effect execution means, explanation effect execution means, specific effect execution means)
G11 Direction button image (first promotion image)
G21 Touch panel image (second promotion image)
G31 Projection button image (second promotion image)
M1 First character information (character information)
M2 Second character information (character information)
M3 Third character information (character information)

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 the game becomes a special result,
First operation means;
Second operating means;
And a promotion effect execution means for executing a promotion effect for prompting the player to perform an operation.
The promotion effect,
A promotion effect in which a first promotion image for prompting operation of the first operation means is displayed;
A promotion effect in which a second promotion image for prompting the operation of the second operation means is displayed,
The first promotion image can be displayed in a first display mode or a second display mode,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode is a performance with a higher degree of expectation that the special game state occurs than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode is a performance in which the degree of expectation that the special game state occurs is lower than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
A promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode, a promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode, and a second promotion image that prompts the operation of the second operation unit are provided. wherein the displayable der Rukoto common specific image in promoting effect that is displayed.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a result of the game becomes a special result,
First operation means;
Second operating means;
And a promotion effect execution means for executing a promotion effect for prompting the player to perform an operation.
The promotion effect,
A promotion effect in which a first promotion image for prompting operation of the first operation means is displayed;
A promotion effect in which a second promotion image for prompting the operation of the second operation means is displayed,
The first promotion image can be displayed in a first display mode or a second display mode,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode is a performance with a higher degree of expectation that the special game state occurs than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
The promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode is a performance in which the degree of expectation that the special game state occurs is lower than the promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed,
The promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed is a performance having a higher degree of expectation that the special game state occurs than the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the first display mode,
The promotion effect in which the second promotion image is displayed is a performance in which the degree of expectation that the special game state occurs is lower than the promotion effect in which the first promotion image is displayed in the second display mode. Gaming machine.

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