JP2020116079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce a control load.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: normal variable winning device control means (a game control device) that, when a result of a normal symbol variable display game for variably displaying normal symbols based on establishment of a prescribed condition becomes a specific result, changes a normal symbol variable winning device forming an operation-start winning area, into an open state; normal symbol variation pattern selection means (the game control device) that selects a normal symbol variation pattern of the normal symbol variable display game; and performance control means (the performance control device) that executes a normal symbol performance, the performance corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern. The normal symbol variation pattern selection means selects one of a plurality of predetermined variation times, as a variation time of the normal symbol variable display game and, when it turns out the specific result, selects only the longest variation time of the plurality of variation times. The performance control means executes a performance from the first of the common performance out of a series of common performances to a time point corresponding the variation time, as the normal symbol performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

The present invention executes a special figure variable display game in which a special symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment of a start condition, and when the result of the special symbol variable display game is a special result, a game value is given to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state.

A gaming machine provided with an effect symbol display device for displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols, and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode Are known. As such a gaming machine, when executing the variable display game, the game control device transmits a liquid crystal display control command for designating the execution mode (variation pattern) of the variable display game to the effect control device, and based on this command A gaming machine is known in which the effect control device reproduces the corresponding image on the effect symbol display device (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-175177 A

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared, and the effect control device separately stores image data corresponding to each variation pattern. Therefore, if an attempt is made to increase the number of types of variation patterns in order to enhance the entertainment of the game, the amount of image data stored in the effect control device will increase accordingly, and accordingly the storage capacity of the effect control device must be increased. There is a problem that it must be done and a problem that the control load increases. An object of the present invention is to reduce the control burden.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
Execute a special figure variable display game that changes the display of special symbols based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and if the result of the special figure variable display game is a special result, give the player a special gaming state with a game value. In gaming machines that can be generated,
A normal variable winning device that can be converted into a closed state where the game ball can not win and an open state where the game ball can win
A universal figure variable display game execution control means for executing a universal figure variable display game in which a normal symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An ordinary variation winning device control means for converting the ordinary variation winning device to the open state when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a specific result,
Public figure fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a general figure fluctuation pattern of the general figure fluctuation display game,
And a production control means for executing a public figure production which is an production corresponding to the public figure variation pattern selected by the public figure variation pattern selection means in the public figure variation display game,
The general pattern variation pattern selection means,
As the variation time of the general figure variation display game, one is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation times,
When the specific result is obtained, it is configured to select only the longest fluctuation time of the plurality of fluctuation times,
The effect control means,
As the general-purpose production, a production from a beginning of the common production to a time point according to the variation time selected by the general-use variation pattern selection means is executed among a series of common productions.

According to the present invention, the control load can be reduced.

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 figure explaining a 1st special figure variation winning device. It is a figure explaining transition of various probabilities and a game state. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of a special variation winning device. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a payout command transmission process. It is a flow chart explaining winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure game process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. It is a flow chart explaining hard random number acquisition processing. It is a flow chart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a specific area switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process. (A) is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 fluctuation start process, (b) is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flow chart explaining small hit remaining ball processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a general-purpose game process. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary processing usually. It is a flow chart explaining processing during general figure change. It is a flow chart explaining processing during public figure display. It is a flow chart explaining the processing during ordinary drawing. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of a normal variation winning device. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is the flowchart which explains the main processing in the production control control equipment. It is a flow chart explaining reception command check processing. It is a flow chart explaining received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart explaining a look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining variation production setting processing. It is the figure which explains one example of production. It is the figure which explains one example of production. It is the figure which explains one example of production. It is the figure which explains one example of production. It is the figure which explains one example of production. It is a time chart explaining an example of progress of a game. It is a time chart explaining an example of progress of a game.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, a lamp, an LED and the like are built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, an abnormality notification color of the lamp or the LED (for example, red). The frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) and the speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b are used to notify the content of the abnormality by voice. A lamp for paying out anomaly may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (which supplies game balls to a hitting ball launching device (not shown)
Reservoir plate), the upper bowl ball outlet 22 from which the gaming balls dispensed from the dispensing unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out, and the gaming balls dispensed in a state where the upper dish 21 is full. A lower tray (reception tray) 23 for storing and an operation unit 24 of the ball-striking launcher are provided. Furthermore, the plate 21
At the upper edge portion of the effect button switch 25a for receiving the pressing operation input from the player
An effect button 25 with a built-in is provided. Further, on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25, a touch panel 29 for receiving a touch operation input from the player is provided.
Further, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
Although the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25 in the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 may be provided separately from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided near the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

In addition, 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 an eject button that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. Balance display section (not shown) that displays the balance of the prepaid card
Etc. are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player rotates the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to supply the gaming balls supplied from the upper plate 21 to the gaming board 30.
Fire toward the game area 32 on the front. Further, by the player operating the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2 ), the effect of the player's operation intervening, etc. It can be carried out.

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

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is a resin side case 3 provided at each of four corners of the game board 30.
3 and the guide rail 31.

Further, on the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 491 that is provided along the guide rail 31 and forms a guide path 490 that guides the shot game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32 is provided. At the terminal end portion of the guide path 490, a launch ball detection device 99 for detecting a game ball discharged from the guide path 490, that is, a game ball launched into the game area 32 is provided. This launch ball detection device 99 is a non-return member 99b for preventing the game ball that has come out of the guide path 490 from returning to the guide path 490, and a launch ball switch 99a (which detects the operation of the non-return member 429). (See FIG. 7).

The check member 99b is a plate-like member that closes the terminal end portion of the guide path 490, and has a lower end pivotally supported at its lower end. As shown in FIG. Can be rotated to the right and converted into a state in which the guide path 490 is opened. The check member 99b is urged by the urging member in the direction of closing the guide path 490. This non-return member 99b is
The game ball that has been launched from the launch device and has reached the end portion of the guideway 490 collides against the urging force to rotate in the direction in which the guideway 490 is opened and the guideway 490 is opened, resulting in a game. The sphere can reach the outside of the guide path 490. Then, after the game ball has passed, the check member 99b is rotated in the direction of closing the guide path 490 by the urging force to guide the guide path 490.
Return to the closed state.

The firing ball switch 99a for detecting the operation of the check member 99b is adapted to detect that the guide member 490 is rotated and the guide path 490 is opened to the extent that the game ball can pass. .. As a result, the game balls that have been discharged to the outside of the guide path 490 and used in the game are detected. Based on this detection, it is possible to perform an effect such as producing a sound effect.

The configuration of the launch ball detection device 99 is not limited to this, and may be any configuration as long as it can detect the game ball shot in the game area 32. For example, the check member 99
The sensor may be configured to detect a game ball passing through the taxiway 490 by a method other than the detection of the operation b, or may be provided with a sensor that detects a game ball passing near the end portion of the taxiway 490. It may be configured.

In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed in the substantially center. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and prevent the game balls from jumping in from the peripheral game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols) and information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variable display game and a background image that enhances the effect are displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. Further, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

Further, on the right part of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 which is a movable effect device for effecting a game including a special figure variation display game by means of an operable effect member 44a. In this board effect device 44, in the initial state, the movable effect member 44a is located at the upper right portion of the center case 40 as shown by the dotted line, and from this position the movable effect member 44a is provided at the lower right portion of the center case 40 as shown by the solid line. It is operational. In addition, the movable effect member 44a of the board effect device 44 has a ring shape with the center penetrating, and by performing display corresponding to the position corresponding to the penetrating portion on the display device 41, it is as if the movable effect member 44a itself. It is possible to perform an effect display that makes it look as if it is being displayed.

Further, in the lower left part of the center case 40, a sub-display for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special figure variable display game separately from the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device 41 and for displaying the number of starting memories An information display device 90 is provided.

The sub-information display device 90 is a first light emitting unit that forms a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol that executes the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the first special figure variable display game. The second sub configured by the sub game display unit 91 and a single light emitting unit that forms a sub game display unit that displays the fourth symbol that executes the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the second special figure variable display game. And a game display unit 92. Further, the first special display variable display game which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game by the two light emitting parts, and the second special figure variable display game which is the two light emitting parts are executed A second sub-display section 94 showing the number of second starting memories, which is the right to perform.

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

By providing the sub-information display device 90 separately from the display device 41, the fourth symbol is displayed on the display device 4
By displaying the data in No. 1, it is possible to effectively use the display area without occupying the display area of the display device 41. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operation range of the board production device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered in the process of operating the board production device 44. ..

Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the right side of the center case 40. The game balls that have won the general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 6).
Further, on the lower side and the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol starting gate 34 (universal figure starting gate, ordinary figure starting area, inflow area) that gives a starting condition of the universal figure changing display game is provided. .. The game ball that won the universal figure starting gate 34 is the gate switch 34
a (see FIG. 6).

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32 and directly below the universal figure starting gate 34, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) that gives start conditions for the first special figure variation 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. 6). Starting prize hole 36 right below the universal starting gate 34
With the provision of, the first starting memory can be generated immediately after the universal figure starting memory is generated.

In addition, in the lower right of the center case 40, a pair of movable members 37b, 37b which can be converted into a state in which the game ball easily flows in by opening in an inverted "C" shape are provided in the upper part and a second start prize is provided inside. An ordinary variable winning device (general electric power line) 37 having a mouth (starting winning area) is arranged.
The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always maintain a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the game nail is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the universal figure changing display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the reverse electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 6) as a drive device reverses
It is adapted to be opened in the shape of “C” and can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game balls easily flow into the normal variation winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 6). The game balls may be won even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the game balls may be harder to win than in the open state.

On the lower right side of the center case 40, a first special variable winning device (upper prize hole) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game 38.
Is provided.
The first special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening/closing door 38c that can be opened by pivoting in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the special winning opening is changed from a closed state (a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variation winning device 38,
For example, with a special winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening/closing door 38c driven by an upper special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 6) as a drive device, during a special game state or a small hitting game state,
By converting the state where the special winning opening is closed to the state where the special winning opening is opened, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the special winning opening and give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. In addition, inside the special winning opening (winning area), an upper special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 6) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. There is.

Below the starting winning opening 36, a second special variable winning device (lower large winning opening) 39 which can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is provided. There is.
The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening/closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in the direction of falling toward the front side, and is a result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the special winning opening is changed from a closed state (a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variation winning device 39,
For example, a special winning opening which is opened and closed by an opening/closing door 39c driven by a lower special winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 6) as a drive device is provided, and during a special game state or a small hitting game state,
By converting the state where the special winning opening is closed to the state where the special winning opening is opened, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the special winning opening and give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. In addition, inside the special winning opening (winning area), a lower special winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 6) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. There is.
Further, below the second special variation winning device 39, there is provided an outlet 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize.

FIG. 3 shows the flow paths of the game balls in the first special variation winning device 38. Inside the first special variation winning device 38 (winning area), there is provided an upper special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variation winning device 38. ing. All the game balls that have entered the first special variation winning device 38 are detected through the upper special winning opening switch 38a and flow into the upper flow path 38j.

The upper flow path 38j is provided with a specific area 38h into which a game ball can flow,
The lever solenoid 38f( so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area 38h
A lever member 38i that operates according to (see FIG. 6) is provided. The lever member 38i is a plate-shaped member that is slidable in the front-rear direction and protrudes forward as shown in FIG.
And a closed state in which the game ball cannot flow into the specific area 38h, and is retracted rearward to the specific area 38h.
It can be converted into an open state where the game ball can flow into.

The specific area 38h is provided with a specific area switch 38d capable of detecting the inflow of the game ball, and the game ball flowing into the specific area 38h is detected by the specific area switch 38d and then flows into the lower flow path 38k. A special game state is generated based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d during the small hit game state.

In addition, a passage opening switch 38g capable of detecting passage of a game ball is provided on the downstream side of the specific area 38h in the upper flow path 38j, and a game ball that has not flown into the specific area 38h is formed through the passage opening. After being detected by the switch 38g, it flows into the lower channel 38k. Lower channel 38
k is designed such that the flow path through which the game ball that has passed through the specific area 38h flows down and the flow path through which the game ball that has passed through the passage opening switch 38g flows down merge on the downstream side. Then, the lower flow path 38
A discharge confirmation switch 38e for detecting passage of a game ball is provided at the downstream end of k.
All the game balls that have flowed into the lower flow path 38k are detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e, and then flow into the discharge flow path that discharges the game balls to the outside of the gaming machine.

In the first special variation winning device 38 thus configured, the number of game balls detected by the upper special winning opening switch 38a and the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the passage opening switch 38g match. By doing so, it can be confirmed that all the game balls that have flowed into the upper flow path 38j have been discharged. Furthermore, by matching the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the passage opening switch 38g with the number of game balls detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e, all the game balls that have flowed into the lower flow path 38k are discharged. You can confirm that it was done. Further, the number of game balls flowing in detected by the upper special winning opening switch 38a and the number of game balls detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e match, so that the game balls flowing into the first special variation winning device 38 are It can be confirmed that all have been discharged.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game area 32 in which the game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 40 is the left side game area, and the area on the right side of the center case 40 is the right side game area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left-handed hit) to aim at winning at the universal figure starting gate 34, the starting winning opening 36, and the second special variation winning device 39. It is possible to shoot a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hit)
By doing so, it is possible to aim for winning in the universal figure starting gate 34, the normal variable prize winning device 37, the first special variable prize winning device 38, and the second special variable prize winning device 39.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure changing display game, the second special figure changing display game, and the general figure starting gate 34, which are special figure changing display games, are displayed. A collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning and various information is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure variation display section (special figure 1 indicator) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure variation display game including a 7-segment type display device (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display section (special figure 2 display) 52 for the variable display game, the fluctuation display section (general figure display) 53 for the general figure variable display game composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp And a storage display unit 54, 55, 56 for informing the number of starting memories of each variable display game.
In addition, the collective display device 50, a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state display unit, right-handed informing unit) 57, which informs that a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game, a time saving When a state occurs, a second game state display unit (second game state display unit, time saving state informing unit) 58 that lights up to notify the occurrence of a time saving state, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the special variation winning device 38) A round display unit 60 for displaying is provided.
Note that the collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display device) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 is displayed, for example, while the variation display game is being executed, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being executed on the display device 41. The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to 100 msec, for example. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also driven to blink to change. It is configured to display that it is inside.
When the result of the game is “out”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of the off, and when the result of the game is “hit”, the off result mode (special result mode) is off. A game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, numbers or symbols) other than the result mode.

The public figure display 53 blinks a lamp during the change to indicate that the change is occurring, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game. Further, the universal figure holding indicator 56 displays the starting memory number (=holding number) of the universal figure starting gate 34, which is the variation start condition of the universal figure indicator 53, by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. Special Figure 1 Hold indicator 54
Is the number of unexploited balls (starting memory number=holding number) among the number of winning balls into the starting winning port 36, which is the condition for starting variation of the special map 1 display 51, by turning off, blinking, or turning on a plurality of LEDs. indicate. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55, the start memory number (=holding number) of the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning device 37), which is the variation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, turns off a plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking or lighting.

The first gaming state display unit (right hitting notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and turns off the lamp when the left hitting is more advantageous for the player than the right hitting (normal hitting). If the player is in a game state in which the right hitting is more advantageous than the left hitting for the player (right hitting), the lamp is turned on.

The second gaming state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and in the normal gaming state in which the time saving state does not occur (when the variable time reduction function is not activated), the lamp is turned off. If a time saving condition has occurred (when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated), turn on the lamp.

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

FIG. 4A shows the specifications of the gaming machine of this embodiment. The jackpot probability is 1/300 in both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. The small hit occurs only in the special figure 2 variable display game and is 200/300. In the big hit and small hit lottery, the big hit and the small hit are not overlapped and won.

The big hit is a special result (first special result) accompanied by the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result (second special result) not accompanied by the operation of the condition device. The condition device is a device that operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure variation display game. When the condition device works, for example, a big hit state occurs and 2 This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the special variation winning device 39 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is operated). The condition device not operating means that the above-mentioned flag is not set, for example, in the case where the small hit lottery is won. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is turned on and off electrically. Further, the "conditional 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, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term that has different meanings. From the above, the special result includes the first special result (big hit) that can generate the first special game state (special game state) and the game value that can be given to the player from the first special game state. The second special result (small hit) that can generate a low second special game state (small hit game state) is included.

There are three types of jackpots: 100 times for 16R power support, no 16R power support, and 100 times for 2R power support. The 16R electric power support 100 times is a jackpot in which the number of rounds is 16 and the special electric power variation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state is ended until the normal electric power support state is reached. No 16R electric support is a big hit that has 16 rounds and does not enter the ordinary electric power support state after the special game state ends. 100 times of 2R electric power support is a big hit which is in the normal electric power support state until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the end of the special game state with the number of rounds being 2 rounds. The distribution probabilities of the types of big hits in the case of a big hit are different between the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. In addition, the probability of hitting the universal figure fluctuation display game is 10/251 in the low-probability state (state not in the universal communication support state) and 50/50 in the high probability state (normal communication support state). It is 251.

FIG. 4B shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. Normal gaming state S
In the case of T1, there is no ordinary electric power support and there are few opportunities to open the ordinary variable winning device 37,
A game is performed by left-handed shooting of a game ball to the game area 32 on the left side, and the game is mainly performed in the special figure 1 variable display game based on the winning at the starting winning port 36. Then, when a big hit occurs, the special game state ST2 is set. In this special game state ST2, the second special variation winning device 39 is opened. In the special gaming state ST2, the player is instructed to aim at the second special variable winning device 39 by hitting the right, but it is also possible to aim at the second special variable winning device 39 by hitting the left.

If the jackpot type does not have the Hoden support, after the special game state ST2 ends, it returns to the normal game state ST1. If the type of jackpot is supported by the ordinary electric power, the special game state ST3 is entered. In the specific game state ST3, since there is normal electric power support, it is easy to win the ordinary variable prize device 37 and the game is advanced by right-handing, and the game is mainly performed in the special figure 2 variable display game.
The specific game state ST3 is continued until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times.

When a big hit occurs in this specific game state ST3, it shifts to the special game state ST2. The game state that shifts after the special game state ends depends on the type of jackpot. In the case of a big hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, only 16R electric sapo 100 times is selected as the big hit type, so after the end of the special game state ST2, the special game state ST3 is again established.

Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit in the normal game state ST1 or the specific game state ST3, the small hit game state ST4 is entered. In the small hitting game state, the first special variation winning device 38 is opened, so the game is performed by hitting the right side. In this small hit game state ST4, the game ball is the first
If it does not flow into the specific area 38h of the special variation winning device 38 (V winning), it returns to the game state when the small hit occurs.

Also, if the game ball flows into the specific area 38h of the first special variation winning device 38 (V winning), it becomes a big hit and the special gaming state ST2 is reached. In this case, the type of jackpot selected is 16R electric support 100 times only. However, since the opening of the first special variation winning device 38 is the first round, the opening of the second special variation winning device 39 is the 15th round. After the end of this special game state ST2, the specific game state ST3 is set again.

FIG. 5 shows an opening state of the first special variation winning device 38 and the second special variation winning device 39. When the type of jackpot is 100 times of 16R electric support and there is no 16R electric support, the opening mode of the opening A shown in FIG. In this opening A, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened with the start of the round (t11), and the openable time of 25000 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are won. When the condition of is satisfied, the second special variation winning device 39 is closed to end the round (t12). After that, the interval time starts (t12), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t1).
3). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set with the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

When the type of jackpot is 100 times of 2R electric support, the opening mode of the opening B shown in FIG. In this opening B, the second special variation winning device 39
(T21), the second special variable winning device 39 is closed when the condition that either the 200 ms openable time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls is won is closed, and the round is closed. Is completed (t22). Since the openable time is short, a predetermined number of prizes are rarely generated, and in most cases, the round ends as the openable time elapses. Then, the interval time starts (t22), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t23). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set with the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

In the case of a small hit, the open mode of the open C shown in FIG. In the opening C, the first special variation winning device 38 is opened with the start of the small hit (t31), and after the opening time of 100 ms has passed, the first special variation winning device 38 is temporarily closed (t32). After that, when the closing time of 2000 ms elapses, the first special variation winning device 38 is opened again (t33), the openable time of 1400 ms elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are won. If the condition is satisfied, the first special variation winning device 38 is closed and the round is finished (t36). It should be noted that, because the openable time is short, a predetermined number of prizes are rarely generated, and the second opening (t
In most cases, the round ends as the openable time from 33 to t36) elapses.

In the open C, the lever solenoid 38f is turned on with the opening of the first special variation winning device 38 for the second time, and the specific area switch 38d is enabled. Lever solenoid 3
When 8f is OFF, the lever member 38i covers the specific area 38h and the game ball cannot enter, and when the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member 38i retracts from the specific area 38h and the game ball flows in. It becomes possible. Also, the specific area switch 38
The state in which d is valid is a state in which the detection of the 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 even if the specific area switch 38d detects a game ball, it is treated as invalid.

The lever solenoid 38f is turned off after 200 ms has elapsed from the start of the second opening (t34). Then, after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off, 100
When ms has elapsed, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid (t35). That is, there is a possibility that the game ball won immediately after the first special variation winning device 38 is opened for the second time will flow into the specific area 38h.

When the game ball flows into the specific area 38h, the interval time is started after the end of the round (t36), and when the interval time is over, the special game state is entered (t37). The jackpot type selected in this case is 100 times of 16R electric support, but the opening of the first special variation winning device 38 at the opening C is the first round, so the opening of the second special variation winning device 39 is 15 times.
It will be a round. The opening of the second special variation winning device 39 is performed by opening A. On the other hand, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 38h, the remaining ball processing time is set with the end of the round (t36), the ending time is set thereafter, and the small hitting game state ends.

Thus, in the opening C in the case of a small hit, by performing the opening for a short time (t31 to t32) at the beginning, the player can be made aware of the special variation winning device opened by the action, and the first special The player can be made aware that the variable winning device 38 should be aimed at. Also,
By temporarily closing after the first opening, it is possible to provide a grace period for the player to recognize that the player should aim for the first special variation winning device 38 and then change to the right hit.

That is, if only the first special variation winning device 38 is opened for a certain period of time from the start of the small hit, the openable time is consumed until it is recognized that the first special variation winning device 38 should be aimed, Especially for small hits, there is a possibility that it will not be in time even if you hit the right hand after recognizing the opening because the openable time is short. However, it is possible for the player to aim for a prize by first performing the short opening and then performing the second opening after the grace period has elapsed.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It comprises a CPU section 110 which has, an input section 120 which has an input port, an output section 130 which has an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 which connects the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, and the like. ..

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

The power supply device 400 is an AC- that generates the DC voltage of DC 32V from an AC power supply of 24V.
A normal power supply unit 410 having a DC converter or a DC-DC converter for generating a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a DC32V voltage, and a RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 are supplied with a power supply voltage at the time of power failure. Backup power supply unit 420 to supply
And, it has a power failure monitoring circuit, and is provided with a control signal generation unit 430 which generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal which inform the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply part 420 and the control signal generation part 430 are on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, the main. It may be configured to be provided on the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the above, the cost can be reduced by removing it from the object of replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power source is the game microcomputer 11 of the game control device 100.
1 (in particular, the 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, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about a game even when a power failure occurs and power supply to the game machine is stopped, and can resume the game based on the stored information after the power failure is restored. It constitutes a game information storage holding means. The control signal generation unit 430, for example, monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, 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. Further, even when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed 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, and based on this, processing for forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 Is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system. The RAM initialization switch 112 may be operated to cancel the error even when the power is not turned on. In this case, only the error is cleared, and the processing such as initialization of the RAM 111C is not performed. ..

The gaming microcomputer 111 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, Read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and RA that can be read and written at any time
An M (random access memory) 111C is provided.

The ROM 111B stores invariant information (program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) 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 number values at the time of game control. Used as. ROM111B or RAM11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

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

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the special result mode, the game state is advantageous for the player (special game state)
In the gaming machine 10 that becomes, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not derived and displayed yet,
A display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. Then, for example, the reach state includes a state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result mode is uniform (so-called full rotation reach). Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies 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 varies a plurality of pieces of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the result mode is displayed by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle, in the left and right variable display areas, the condition that satisfies the special result mode (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same Status that has become identification information,
However, the special result mode is excluded) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this reach state.

Then, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving the special result mode is different (expected value is different), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) and Premier reach are set. The expected value is no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <
It has become higher in order of premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in at least the variable display mode when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of sync). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which there is a high possibility of a big hit compared to the case where the reach state does not occur.

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

Further, the CPU 111A executes the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure variation display game.
One of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines a plurality of CPU 111A based on the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the current game state (whether or not it is in electric support mode), the number of starting memories, and the like. One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

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

Various switches and sensors are connected to the input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111. Then, an interface chip (a high-level signal of 11V and a low-level signal of 7V, which is supplied from these switches, which has a negative logic is input and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V (
Proximity I/F) 121a and 121b are provided. The proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b are
When the input range is set to 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and becomes abnormal. It is configured to be able to detect various states and output an abnormality detection signal.

In the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b, the gate switch 34a in the universal figure starting gate 34,
Inside the general winning opening 35, the winning opening switch 35a, the upper special winning opening switch 38a in the first special variation winning apparatus 38, the lower special winning opening switch 39a in the second special variation winning apparatus 39, and the first special variation winning apparatus 38. Specific area switch 38d provided in a specific area, starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, game balls discharged from the first special variation winning device 38 A discharge confirmation switch 38e for detecting, a passage opening switch 38g for detecting a game ball staying above a specific area in the first special variation winning device 38, and a board radio sensor 62 for detecting emission of radio waves to the gaming machine are connected. ..

The outputs of the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b are the second input port 123 and the third input port 12
The game microcomputer 111 is supplied to the fourth or fourth input port 126 via the data bus 140.
Read in. Of the outputs from the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b, the gate switch 3
4a, winning a prize switch 35a, upper winning a prize switch 38a, lower winning a prize switch 39a,
The detection signals of the specific area switch 38d, the starting port 1 switch 36a, and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input to the second input port 123.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/Fs 121 a and 121 b, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. .. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 is detected. A detection signal of the switch 63, a detection signal of a main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibration are also input. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/Fs 121 a and 121 b, the detection signals of the discharge confirmation switch 38 e and the passage opening switch 38 g are input to the fourth input port 126.

Of the outputs from the proximity I/Fs 121 a and 121 b, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the discharge confirmation switch 38 e out of the output to the fourth input port 126 are the outputs of the main board 10.
It is also designed to be supplied from 0 to the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70.
Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. ..

As described above, the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b have a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I/Fs 121a and 121b are supplied with a voltage of 12V from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage of 5V required for normal IC operation. It is like this.

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

Further, to the input unit 120, a frame radio wave incorrect signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on a radio wave detected by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be accepted), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of gaming balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (Signal output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 in a predetermined amount or more (full)), touch switch signal (input to the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) There is provided a first input port 122 which receives a signal based on the above) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input section 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from.
The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the above-mentioned various switches. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided in 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
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test shot test device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is input to 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 needs to be reset in order to prevent malfunction of the system, but each of the input units 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 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that one-way communication is set so that no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test device of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a big hit via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-production product) installed in a game shop. The proximity I/F 121a, 12
A detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starter switch output from 1b, is supplied to the test-injection test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a game machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the test is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-shooting test apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test firing test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. At the port on the relay board 70, the game microcomputer 11
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test-injection test apparatus.

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and opens a first special variation winning device 38 to open a large special winning opening solenoid 38b, a second special variation winning device 39 to open a lower special winning opening solenoid 39b, and a normal variation. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting operation data of the universal solenoid 37c for opening the winning device 37 and the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variation winning device 38. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. LED
A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON/OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of is connected is provided.

In addition, the output unit 130 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 to 1 is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example. 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 has an upper special winning opening solenoid 38b output from the second output port 134, a lower special winning opening solenoid 39b, a normal variation winning device 37, a universal electric solenoid 37c for opening, and a first special variation winning device 38. Lever solenoid 38 for operating the lever member inside
A first driver (driving circuit) 138a which receives and outputs an operation data signal of f, and an on/off drive of a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 which is output from the third output port 135. A second driver 138b that outputs a signal and a fourth output port 13
A third driver 138c for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal of a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the external display device 6 and an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the information terminal board 71 is provided.

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

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential pulls out the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line, thereby providing a dynamic driving method. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs that are sequentially selected by, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided not on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the main board, but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 500. Photo coupler 13
9, the gaming microcomputer 111 is configured to be able to communicate with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the data transmission/reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, 126 are provided. Absent.

Although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36
a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the winning opening switch 35a, the upper winning opening switch 38a, the lower winning opening switch 39a, the specific area switch 38d in the first special variation winning device 38, the discharge confirmation For the switch 38e, a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) is used which includes a coil for magnetic detection and uses a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil to detect a game ball Has been done. Also, the glass frame 1 of the gaming machine 10
Micro switches having mechanical contacts can be used for the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the frame 5 and the like, and the body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 and the like.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The effect control device 300, like the gaming microcomputer 111, is an amusement chip (IC).
A main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , A sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sounds for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a, 19b
Equipped with.

The main control microcomputer 311 has a program ROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and a storage content even if power is not supplied at the time of power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that is a time counting unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, etc.) are connected. 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 instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of solenoids, management of production time, etc. are executed.

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

Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, it is possible to transmit commands and data in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives a data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
From the main control microcomputer 311 to the main control microcomputer 311 to wait for reception of the interrupt signals INT0-n and the command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. The signal WAIT or the like is also input.

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

A voice ROM 327 storing voice data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. Further, the interrupt signal INT is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
Is entered. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314 is provided. 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 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) As. Gaming microcomputer 111 of gaming control device 100
Operates at 5V DC, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at 3.3V DC, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

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

Further, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, the touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. And a function of detecting the ON/OFF state of the launch ball switch 99a of the launch ball detection device 99 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a production control device. A switch input circuit 336 is provided which detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided on the 300 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the configuration as described above.
A DC voltage of 32V for driving a motor or a solenoid, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, a DC 12V for driving a motor or an LED, in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by the same or the like. DC5 that is the power supply voltage for the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a DC 15V voltage for driving a motor, an LED, and a speaker. Furthermore, as the main control microcomputer 311, 3.3V or 1.2V
When using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as, DC 3.3V based on DC 5V
The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating or DC1.2V. 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 and puts the device in the reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
, And is 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 to reset them. In addition, the production control device 300 has a cooling FA that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10.
The cooling FAN 45 is driven when N45 is connected and the effect control device 300 is powered on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game ball (from a launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32 (
A game is performed by hitting a pachinko ball). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the universal figure starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , A winning opening 36, a normal variation winning device 37, a first special variation winning device 38 or a second special variation winning device 39, or flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 to enter the game area It is discharged from 32. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, the first special variation winning device 38, or the second special variation winning device 39, the number corresponding to the type of winning opening Prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 6) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

Inside the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided,
When the game ball hit in the game area 32 passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. CPU 11 of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100
In 1A, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, if the universal figure starting memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), the universal figure starting memory number is set. The addition (+1) is performed and one ordinary figure starting memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The number of stored universal figure starting prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold indicator 56 of the collective display device 50. Further, in the universal figure starting memory, a random number value for hit determination (per random number value) for determining the result of the universal figure variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a figure start memory and the figure variation display game can be started, that is, when the figure variation display game is not being executed, the figure variation display game hits and the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If it is not the hit state, the hit determination random number value stored in the first-time normal figure starting memory stored is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether the general figure variation display game is out of contact. Then, the process of starting the universal figure variation display game is performed. When the random number for hit determination coincides with the determination value, the general figure variable display game becomes a win and a specific result mode (normal figure specification result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 presets a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns for a predetermined variation time on the public figure display 53 provided in the collective display device 50 as a process of executing the general figure variable display game. After performing the universal figure changing display which is repeatedly displayed in the order, the process of displaying the universal figure changing display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed.
In addition, the universal figure display 53 is configured by the display device 41, and, for example, numbers, symbols,
A character pattern or the like may be used, and after it is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it may be stopped and displayed to display the result. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, effect display corresponding to the universal figure variable display game is performed on the display device 41 (variable display device).

When the result of the universal figure fluctuation display game is a hit (specific result), one of the first hit stop symbol and the second hit stop symbol which has a special result mode on the universal figure display 53 corresponding to the type of hit The following lighting pattern is stopped and displayed, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms, 1700 ms or 2600 m).
s) Control to open. That is, the game control device 100, the conversion member (movable member 37b
) Is a normal variation winning device control means for performing conversion control. When the result of the general-picture variation display game is off, control is performed to display the lighting pattern on the general-picture display 53 as a result mode of the off-going.

The winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first starting memory that is a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).
In addition to storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), a second starting memory, which is a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning of the normal variation winning device 37, is stored. Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first starting memory or the second starting memory. Then, the number of stored starting memories is displayed on the special figure 1 reserved display 54 and the special figure 2 reserved display 55 of the collective display device 50, and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display. Further, it is also displayed on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

When the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game is ready to start, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 stores the first start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. The generated big hit determination random number value is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a hit or miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

When executing the first special figure variation display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 1 display device 51 (variation display device) over a predetermined variation time. After performing the special figure 1 changing display, a process of displaying the first special figure changing display game in which the lighting pattern (result form) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. In the case of executing the second special figure variable display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 2 display 52 (variable display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 2 changing display, a process of displaying the second special figure changing display game in which the lighting pattern (result form) corresponding to the result is stopped and displayed is performed.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, a plurality of types of identification information corresponding to the special figure variable display game on the display device 41 (variable display device) (for example,
A process for displaying a decorative special figure variable display game in which numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed. In addition, the sub game display unit of the sub information display device 90 displays the decorative special figure variation display game in which the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit is changed corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, setting of the effect state, output of sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

In the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variable display area (first special symbol),
In the right fluctuation display area (second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variably displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, after a predetermined time, the symbols that are changing are stopped in order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode configured by the displayed identification information. Further, on the display device 41, various effect displays such as the appearance of characters are performed in order to improve the interest.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates the special game state. Perform processing to In addition, the specific area 38h of the first special variation winning device 38
Even when a game ball flows in, the special game state is generated. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the CPU 111A enables the opening and closing door 39c of the second special variation winning device 39 to be opened by the lower special winning opening solenoid 39b to allow the game balls to flow into the lower special winning opening. Control. Then, the special winning opening is won until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are won in the special winning opening or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. The opening is defined as one round, and the control (cycle game) is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds. That is, when the result of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game or special figure 2 variable display game) is a special result, or the game control apparatus 100 has won the first special variable prize winning apparatus 38. Based on the ball flowing into the specific area 38h, it constitutes a special game state generating means for controlling the second special variation winning device 39 to generate a special game state for converting it into an open state.

In addition, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a small hit result mode on the special figure 2 display 52 and performs processing for generating a small hit game state. To do. In the process of generating the small hitting game state, the opening/closing door 38c of the first special variation winning device 38 is opened for a predetermined time by the upper special winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game balls to flow into the upper special winning opening. Control. That is, the game control device 100 can convert the first special variation winning device 38 to the open state based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 (when the special display 2 variation display game is a small hit). It constitutes a special variable winning device control means. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is off, control is performed to display the deviation result mode on the special figure 1 display device 51 or the special figure 2 display device 52.

Further, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, after the special game state is finished, the game state is a time saving state (specific game state, general figure high probability state, second operation state).
Can be generated. In this short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state), high probability (normal figure high probability state)
It is possible to As a result, the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case of the normal variation winning device 37 being in the normal figure low probability state. That is, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is configured to be controlled in one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which winning is easier than in the first operation state. ..

In the time saving state, the execution time of the figure change display game (the figure change time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the figure stop time for displaying the result of the figure change display game is, for example, 6 msec.
It becomes 00 msec, and when the ordinary figure variation display game is a hit result and the ordinary variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal communication opening time) and the number of times of the first hit stop symbol are set to, for example, 170.
0ms x 2 times, the opening time of the second stop pattern (normal electric open time) and the number of times of opening, for example, 26
It can be set to be 00 ms×1 time.

In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular electricity opening, and the universal electricity open time are appropriately set so that the general figure variation display game and the regular variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in a time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, the execution time (
It is possible to control the normal figure variation time) to be the second variation time shorter than the first variation time (for example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 600 msec is set). 500 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the universal figure variation display game is a hit result and the regular variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal communication opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than the first opening time (for example, 1700 msec is 2
500 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of a normal electric vehicle) is set to the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the universal figure changing display game.
It is possible to set the second number of times of opening more than that (for example, four times). Further, in the time saving state, the probability that the hit result of the figure variation display game (universal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (general figure low probability state, for example, 1/251). The probability (universal figure high probability state, for example, 250/251) can be used.

In the time saving state, the general variation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the universal figure fluctuation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication opening, the universal communication opening time, and the universal communication probability. The conversion time may be extended more than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different.

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

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 performed at a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, first, the process of inhibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area where the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and a predetermined register (
For example, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in the D register) (step S4)
.. In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order, and the leading 00h is set in step S4. Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). 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 the firing, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6),
A process for setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the program of the sub-control means (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal activation is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily 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, and the slave control device. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, 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.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

In addition, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (RAM area or register or the like that is not the target of validity determination) that is not the target of RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). This makes it possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated because it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area when calculating the check data such as the checksum of the RAM area.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122,
By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the waiting time, the initialization switch 11
The operation 2 can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the waiting time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. Need to continue. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it will be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power Can be prevented from being accepted.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed.
First, the number of times (for example, twice) 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 (step S8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). When the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S10;
N) returns to the determination (step S9) whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, it waits until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. in this way,
By determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the power failure due to noise, etc. ..

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

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

Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S16), and if normal (step S16; Y).
, The value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal, the power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h
) Is determined (step S17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), checksum calculation processing for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and power off It is determined whether the checksums of the two match (step S19). If the checksums match (step S19)
Y) determines whether the initialization switch has been turned on from the state of the first input port 122 previously read (step S20), and when the initialization switch is off (step S20;
N) shifts to step S25 of FIG. 9 to perform processing when the power is restored normally.

The checksum calculated in the checksum calculation process of step S18 and step S45 described later is the sum of the checksum of the game control work area and the checksum of the status display work area. It should be noted that the checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display may be calculated separately and it may be determined separately in step S19 whether or not they match, or only one of them (for example, Only the checksum of the work area for game control) may be calculated and only one of the checksums may be used for the determination in step S19.

Here, the work area for game control stores information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control.
In addition, the work area for status display stores information necessary for displaying the base value, the accessory ratio, and the like. The base value is the value of all the game balls that have been shot in the game area 32 and finished the game (
Safe ball and out ball) is a value calculated from the number of game balls detected by an out switch that detects out balls and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area, and the information necessary to display the base value is, for example, It includes information about the number of game balls detected by the out switch and information about the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the ratio of the accessory is the jackpot state (that is, the fanfare and the ending) out of the total number of award balls (the total number of award balls) obtained by winning the prize hole from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by each character) obtained by winning the special winning opening (excluding the inside) (so-called continuous character ratio), and the information necessary to display the character ratio. Includes, for example, information on the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) and information on the number of prize balls (acquired ball number for each accessory).

If the initialization switch is on (step S20; Y), step S in FIG.
The process proceeds to step 30 and the process of initializing the RAM area for game control is performed. The initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 has an initialization unit that initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Eggplant
If it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S
16;N or step S17;N), if it is determined that the checksums do not match (
In step S19; N), the process proceeds to step S21, and initialization processing of all RAM areas is performed. That is, the RAM area for status display is initialized only when a RAM abnormality occurs. The RAM area for game control is initialized not only when the initialization switch is turned on but also when a RAM abnormality occurs.

In step S25 of FIG. 9, the initial value when power is restored is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal is not finalized. Indefinite. Similarly, the touch switch signal status monitoring area that stores the status of the touch switch signal is also cleared,
The state of the touch switch signal is set to an undefined state indicating that the state is not fixed. Then RW
The area for storing the game state in M is checked to determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state (step S26).

If the probability of the special figure is not high (step S26; N), steps S27 and S2.
Skip 8 and move to step S29. If the probability of the special figure is high (step S26; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S27), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30. The ON (lighting) data of is stored in the segment area (step S28).
Then, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S29), and step S33. Go to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (for example, a customer wait demo command when in the customer wait state) , Otherwise send multiple commands such as a recovery screen command). Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a performance number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

The screen designation command transmits a command according to the restarted game state. When restarting the special figure variation display game interrupted due to power shutdown accompanying the restart of control, a recovery screen command forming recovery information is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, in this case, information regarding the result of the restarted special figure variation display game is also transmitted. Further, when the power is cut off in the customer waiting state and the control is restarted in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power supply, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as the screen designation command. Further, in the case of restarting the special game state that was interrupted due to the power interruption with the restart of the control, the special game state restart command is transmitted as the screen designation command.

Further, in step S30 of FIG. 9, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 (step S30), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S31). ). Then, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33.

On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S19 to step S21,
The RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step S21), all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are cleared to 0 (step S22), and the RAM access prohibited area is prohibited. Set (step S23)
.. Then, the initial values at the time of initializing all the RAMs are saved in the area to be initialized (step S24).
). The region to be initialized here is a region for which a value other than 0 is desired to be set, out of the work region for game control and the work region for status display, and relates to, for example, the customer waiting demonstration region and the effect mode setting. Area.
Then, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S32,
Model designation command, special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command, probability information command,
A plurality of commands such as a RAM initialization command (a command for displaying a customer waiting demo screen and for notifying the RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a performance number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

In step S33, a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator)
Perform the process to activate the circuit. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S33, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S34). Specifically, the CPU 111 sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Performed by A. Also, a bit transposed pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). Is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposed pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Also, the user may arbitrarily set it.

After that, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on
The value of is extracted, and corresponding various 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), random numbers for determining the hit of the general figure (hit random number) ), after saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (a winning symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the universal symbol (step S35), the interruption is permitted (step S36).
Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software and make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step S37) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number updating process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game, "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the special figure variation display It is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop pattern of the game. Also, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the universal figure variation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the hit stop symbol of the universal figure variation display game. Is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines. In this way, the randomness of random numbers can be enhanced by continuing to increment the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process. Incidentally, the small hit random number does not naturally exist in the model without the small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a gaming machine in which there is no winning symbol initial value random number.

In addition, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Is configured. 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 hit symbol random number are processed by the program. This is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the unit of the timer interrupt processing. Also, in the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the so-called "initial value changing method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random-type update in which all values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number updating process in step S37, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and the data bus and checked.
Is set (step S38), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S3).
9). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S39; N), the initial value random number updating process (
It returns to step S37). That is, when the power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step S36) before the initial value random number updating process (step S37), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

In addition to the main process, the initial value random number updating process in step S37 includes a method of performing the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process as well. In order to prevent the value random number update process from being executed, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update the interrupt to cancel the interrupt. There is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number updating process when the initial value random number updating process is not performed in the timer interrupt process and only in the main process.
This has the advantage that the main process is simplified.

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks set in step S38 (step S40).
.. If the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S4)
0; N) returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39). If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks (step S40; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, a process of temporarily interrupting is performed (step S41).
), processing of outputting off data to all output ports (step S42).

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum, the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step S47), it waits until the power of the gaming machine is 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 check whether the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown is correctly backed up. It can be judged 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 according to the instructions from the main control means. ), and the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined waiting time for waiting for the start of the slave control device (game control device 100), and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the predetermined standby time.

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

Further, the main control means (game control device 100), RAM111C capable of storing data,
An initialization operation unit (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, an initialization unit (game control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit, The operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) allows access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt is generated in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 10 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S1).
01). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing the register saving process of moving the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM.
Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, step S in the main process
The same process as that of 4 is performed, but the register bank is different.
Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) is performed.

Next, based on the output data set in various processes, solenoids (upper special winning opening solenoid 38b, lower special winning opening solenoid 39b, universal solenoid 37c, lever solenoid 38)
Output processing (step S104) for performing drive control of the actuator such as f) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal indicating the state of launch permission seen from the payout control device (the launch permission signal) is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the firing control device. That is, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both of them are allowed to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a big hit symbol random number, a small hit symbol random number, which is the target of the initial value random number update process, Random number, random number update processing 1 (step S106) for updating the initial value (start value) of the random number per symbol, a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 Random number updating process 2 (step S107) is performed.
Next, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the gate switch 34 of the universal figure.
a, the winning opening switch 35a, the upper special winning opening switch 38a, the lower special winning opening switch 39a monitoring whether there is a normal signal input, error monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not open Etc.) is performed to perform a winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S108).

Next, it is determined whether an abnormal discharge error is occurring (step S109). Abnormal discharge error means that the discharge from the upper flow path 38j is detected although the game ball existing in the upper flow path 38j is 0, or the game ball existing in the lower flow path 38k is 0. Nevertheless, it is to detect the discharge from the lower flow path 38k. If an abnormal discharge error is occurring, the abnormal discharge error flag is set.

If an abnormal discharge error is occurring (step S109; Y), the process proceeds to step S113. That is, the game is prevented from proceeding. If the abnormal discharge error is not occurring (step S109; N), the special figure game processing for performing the special figure changing display game (step S110) and the general figure game processing for performing the general figure changing display game (step) S111), a segment LED that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives the segment LED that displays the special figure variation display game and various information regarding the game so as to display desired contents
Edit processing (step S112) is performed.

Next, an abnormal discharge monitoring process (step S113), a magnet irregularity monitoring process for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality (step S114), and a detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 are detected. A board radio wave irregularity monitoring process (step S115) is performed to check and determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S116) of setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer is performed, and the base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. A state display edit output process is performed to calculate (step S117), and the timer interrupt process ends.

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. At this time (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. Depending on the CPU to be used, there is also a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state and a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the payout command transmission process, it is first checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

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

The number-of-wins counter area 2 is for transmitting a main award ball signal to be output to an external device each time the number of award balls (scheduled payout number) generated by winning the prize is reached to a predetermined number (here, 10). In the area to be used, winning data corresponding to the prize balls for which the main prize ball signal has not been generated is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 constitutes a main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information on the main prize ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, the payout prize ball signal is output from the payout control device 200 to the external device each time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). And by comparing these two signals,
It is possible to monitor unauthorized payouts.

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

In the process of checking whether there is a count in the number-of-wins counter area 2 (step S181), “0” is set in the number-of-wins counter area to be checked, out of the plurality of number-of-wins counter areas provided for each number of prize balls. Determine whether there is a count number that is not. Then, when there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is checked whether the counting numbers of all winning number counter areas have been checked. The determination is made (step S183). If it is determined in this determination that all checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. on the other hand,
If it is determined that all the checks are not completed (step S183; N), step S
Returning to step 181, the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area→10 prize ball counter area→14 prize ball counter area.

If it is determined in step S181 that there is a count (step S181; Y), the count of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184).
, Obtains the number of payouts corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 2 (step S18).
5). Then, the value of the remaining number of prize balls area and the acquired number of payouts are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area (step S187). As the value of the remaining award ball area before this processing, a fraction less than a predetermined number serving as a reference for the output of the main award ball signal is stored.

Then, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189), and if it is not 0 (step S189; N), the step S
The processing moves to 192. If it is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output frequency area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, every time the number of remaining prize balls reaches 10, the number of times the main prize ball signal is output is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls (step S191), and step S18
Return to the process of 8. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output unit that outputs a main prize ball signal including information about the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with winning of the game balls to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. .. By outputting the main prize ball signal, when the payout of the game balls is concentrated during a big hit, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed along with the payout of the game balls, and the exact result of the big hit occurs. It is possible to prevent such a problem that the number of special prize balls cannot be counted.
Here, the processing of steps S181 to S191 is processing of updating (increasing) the number of times the main prize ball signal is output, and the processing of steps S192 to S201 is processing of transmitting a payout command.

In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S1).
93). When the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is ended. When the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is busy (step S194).

The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control. If the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control, the payout busy signal indicates an on state (busy state). To be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be accepted. That is, the payout busy signal is a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start the payout control.

When the payout busy signal is busy (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out the prize ball. If it is in a state, it is configured to send a payout command. As described above, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not transmit the payout command, it is possible to perform unnecessary processing by not performing the subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. We are trying to prevent this and reduce the burden of control.

Conditions for the payout busy signal to be in the on state (busy state) are, for example, during payout operation, during ball lending operation, during shot ball out error, overflow error, during frame radio wave illegal occurrence, payout ball detection switch (paid ball). The number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (the number of award balls not paid out = the number of remaining game balls remaining) ) (When not equal to 0), etc.

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

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

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

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one winning in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. In this case, the prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means is formed.

In this way, the game control device 100 controls to transmit the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the prize is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winnings that have not yet been paid out will be held in the game control device 100 side, and will be backed up in the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and will be backed up in the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be realized without the function for performing.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its own storage means and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, in conventional gaming machines, a function for backing up is required,
There was a problem that it would lead to higher costs. According to the present invention, it is possible to realize accurate payout control without providing the payout control device 200 with a function for backing up.

Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, it is possible to output the main prize ball signal without delay, and the external device such as the hall computer does not pay the prize balls. The time can be accurately grasped, and for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since a prize ball command counter capable of storing information about the prize ball command and a main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information about the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

From the above, in addition to performing the game control comprehensively, the winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning device 38, provided in the game area 32,
39) game control means for transmitting a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball to the game ball (game control device 10)
0) and payout control means (payout control device 200) for performing payout control of game balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means, and the game control means is output from the payout control means. When the payout control means performs control for transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control means based on a status signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control, and a power failure occurs, and the power is restored from the power failure , Even if the state signal indicating that the payout control means can start the payout control is not immediately transmitted to the payout control means, the payout control means can start the payout control. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that there is a predetermined period.

In addition, in the game area 32, winning areas having different numbers of prize balls (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 3
7, general winning a prize port 35, a plurality of special variation winning devices 38, 39) are provided, and the game control means (game control device 100) has not yet transmitted a prize ball command for instructing the payout control of the game balls for each number of prize balls. In the case where a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying the presence or absence of a prize is provided, a status signal indicates that payout control can be started, and each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command. In addition, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal indicates to each prize ball command counter whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control. This means that the determination is made prior to specifying whether or not there is a prize ball command for transmission.

In addition, the game is controlled in a centralized manner, and the prize is awarded based on the winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, ordinary variation winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning devices 38, 39). A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a ball command, and a payout control device (payout control device 200) that performs payout control of game balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control device.
), and the game control means indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means indicating whether the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. The prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means, and the prize ball including information regarding the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the predetermined winning area. External information output means for outputting a signal (main prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine (game control device 1
00) and the external information output means outputs the prize ball signal regardless of whether or not the status signal output from the payout control means can start the payout control. It has been done.

In addition, the prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) immediately receives the prize ball command even if the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started in the event of a power failure and recovery from the power failure. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200) and the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started in response to the award ball command corresponding to the state continuing for a predetermined period. This means that the information is sent to the payout control means.

In addition, the game control means (game control device 100), the prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of storing information on the prize ball command, and the prize capable of storing information on the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). With a ball signal counter (game control device 100), the prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) has a predetermined prize area (start prize hole 36, normal variation prize device 37, general prize hole 35, special variation). The prize ball command is generated in units of one prize to the winning devices 38, 39), and when the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is issued to the payout control means (payout control). The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) is configured to be transmitted to the device 200) and is capable of storing information of the prize in units of one prize in the predetermined prize area, and to the predetermined prize area. The game ball is updated at the time of winning, and the update is performed in correspondence with the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, thereby making it possible to store the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted, and the external information output means. Is configured to accumulate the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball in a predetermined prize area, and output a prize ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine each time the cumulative value reaches a predetermined number. The prize ball signal counter can store the information of the prize in units of one prize in the predetermined prize area, and updates the game ball in the predetermined prize area at the time of winning, and by the external information output means. It is possible to store the number of award balls that have not been subjected to the accumulating process by performing the update in correspondence with the accumulating process of the award balls.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal each time the planned number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 outputs the number of game balls to be paid out to 1
A main prize ball signal is output every time the number of balls becomes zero.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the main prize ball number signal output count by +1 for every 10 payout schedules (each time a payout command is transmitted) (subroutine in the payout command transmission process).
Then, the main prize ball signal is output for the updated (set) number of outputs.
With respect to the main prize ball signal output for each schedule, the prize ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 200 every time 10 coins are actually paid out, so that the schedule and the result can be matched. It is possible to deal with illegal payouts. In addition, even if you win during the big hit period, even if the payout is delayed due to running out of balls, etc. and the payout is made after the big hit ends, the hall prize (hall computer) will be Information can be collected (judged).

[Winning prize switch/Status monitoring processing]
FIG. 12 shows a winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S1) in the timer interrupt process.
08). In this winning opening switch/state monitoring process, first, a winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the winning opening switch (upper winning opening switch 38a) in the upper winning opening (first special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), the fraud & prize monitoring process (step S302) is executed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize in the upper prize hole even though the upper prize hole is not open and to detect a normal prize.

In the prize-winning mouth monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether there is an input to the target switch, a lower address of fraud monitoring information, a lower address of the fraudulent winning number area,
The illegal winning error notification command, the upper limit value of the number of illegal winnings (the number of fraud occurrence determinations), and the address information of the winning port switch table are defined. In addition to the number of times the monitoring is repeated (the number of switches), the winning table of the winning port monitoring table includes a monitoring switch bit, a lower address of the winning number counter area 1, and a winning number counter area 2 for each switch. The information of the lower address of is defined. The prize hole monitoring table is prepared in accordance with each switch to be monitored.

After that, a prize hole monitoring table corresponding to the prize hole switch (lower prize hole switch 39a) in the lower prize hole (second special variation winning device 39) is prepared (step S303), and the lower prize hole is open. Even if there is no prize, a fraud & prize monitoring process (step S304) is performed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize in the lower major prize opening and detect a normal prize.

Next, the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the Poden (normal variation winning device 37)
Of prize winning mouth monitoring table (step S305), the fraud & prize monitoring process for detecting a normal prize and monitoring whether there is an illegal prize in the den even if the den is not open (step S306) To execute. And a winning opening switch that can always win a prize (for example, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36 and the winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35)
Is prepared (step S307), and a prize number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the prize number is performed.

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the status scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), step S3.
Go to 18. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next.
If the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the gaming machine determines the status such as whether an error has occurred. A state check process (step S316) is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, by referring to the value of the status scan counter in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. The monitoring of the state based on the detection signal 2 is set. In addition,
In the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, when the status scan counter is "1" to "3", it is not defined.

After that, the payout control device 200 performs a payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking a payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control can be started, and then step S318.
Move to. Note that the processing of steps S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the status scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", and therefore is executed once for every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 msec, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 msec.

Next, an abnormal passage monitoring process (step S318) for monitoring the detection of an abnormal input at the specific area switch 38d is performed, and a residual ball monitoring process for monitoring the game balls remaining in the upper flow path 38j (
Step S319) is performed. Further, the discharge ball monitoring process (step S320) for monitoring the game balls remaining in the lower flow path 38k is performed, and the winning opening switch/state monitoring process is ended.

In the abnormal passage monitoring process (step S318), when the specific area switch 38d is not valid, if there is an input to the specific area switch 38d, it is determined that there is an abnormality.
Further, in the remaining ball monitoring process (step S319), all the game balls are discharged from the upper flow path 38j even if a predetermined time (here, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the last game ball flowed into the upper flow path 38j. If there is no residual ball error, it is determined. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such as leaving a game ball (thread fishing ball) with a thread left in the upper flow path 38j. Further, in the discharge ball monitoring process (step S320), all the game balls have been discharged from the lower flow path 38k even after a lapse of a predetermined time (here, 3 seconds) from the last flow of the game ball into the lower flow path 38k. If there is no discharge ball error, it is determined. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act such as leaving a game ball attached with a thread (line fishing ball) in the lower flow path 38k.

[Special game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 3
The input of 7a is monitored, the entire process relating to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the display of the special figure is set.

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

Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, the upper special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variation winning device 38 is monitored for detection of a game ball, and the second special variation winning device 39 is provided with a lower portion. Special winning opening switch 39a
Processing to monitor the detection of the game ball in. Then, a specific area switch monitoring process for monitoring the detection of the game ball in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3).

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A4). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5). The value of the special figure game processing timer is "
If it is "0" (step A5; Y), that is, if it has timed up or has already timed up, the special figure game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A6) and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A7).
Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A8).

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of change of the special figure change display game is monitored, and the setting of change start and effect of the special figure change display game, and the change of special figure are in progress. The special figure normal process (step A9) for setting the information necessary for the process is performed.
If the special figure game process number is "1" at step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and the information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process are performed. (Step A
10) is performed.

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "2", and if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the type of big hit, and a special winning opening for each big hit Special figure display processing for setting fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing fanfare/interval processing (step A11)
)I do.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "3", the opening time of the special winning opening is set, the number of times of opening is updated, the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening is set. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step A12).
In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the jackpot round is the final round, and the special winning opening remains. The special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A8, if the special figure game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening and the big hit ending process are executed. Special winning hole remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary to perform
I do.
When the special figure game process number is "6" in step A8, a big hit ending process (step A15) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure normal process.

In step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time/opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the fanfare command setting, and the processing during the small hit. A small hit fanfare middle process (step A16) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
If the special figure game process number is "8" in step A8, the process for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc.
17) is performed.
In step A8, if the special figure game process number is "9", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls winning in the special winning opening during the small hit medium process and a small hit ending process The small hit remaining ball process (step A18) is performed to set the information necessary for performing.
When the special figure game process number is "10" in step A8, a small hit ending process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process is executed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A
20), the symbol variation control process (step A21) relating to the control of the variation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A22), a symbol variation control process (step A23) relating to the control of the variation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. .. After that, the lever solenoid control process (step A24) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f is performed, and the special figure game process is ended. On the other hand, in step A5, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A5;
N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A20 and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the starting opening switch monitoring processing, first, a first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step A101), a hard random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed, and then, 1 It is determined whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting opening (step A103
In N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning in the first starting opening (step A103
In 103;Y), it is determined whether or not the special time saving is in progress (supporting universal communication) (step A).
104).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing is not shortened (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing is being shortened (step A104;
For Y), a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 is performed. That is, in the time saving state, a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) does not win unless left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 does not win unless right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the right-handed state is more advantageous in the gaming state than the left-handed state, but when there is a winning in the first starting mouth during the time-saving state (that is, when left-handed during the time-saving state). In addition, the right control instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 issues a notification (warning) for instructing the right control.
Next, after preparing a table for setting the information on hold by the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A107), the special figure starting opening switch common processing (step A108) is performed.

Next, the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) is prepared for a prize monitoring table (step A1).
09), a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the second starting opening (step A111).
When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting opening (step A111)
At N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning in the second starting opening (step A111)
111; Y), the ordinary electric auditors (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is,
It is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is activated and the gaming ball is in the open state in which a prize can be won (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric auditors product is operating (step A112; Y). , And proceeds to the processing of step A114 to perform the subsequent processing. On the other hand, step A
When it is determined in 112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the illegal electric power generation is occurring (step A113).

In the determination as to whether or not there is a fraudulent fraud, it is determined that fraud has occurred if the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or more than the fraud determination determination number (for example, 5). The normally variable winning device 37 cannot win the game ball in the closed state, and can win the game ball only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred,
If there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, that number is counted as the number of illegal prizes.
When the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

In step A113, if it is determined that the illegal attempt to generate a universal telephone is not occurring (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the information on hold by the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) (step A114), Figure common start switch common processing (step A115)
The starting port switch monitoring process ends. Further, when it is determined in step A113 that the unauthorized use of general electric power is occurring (step A113; Y), the starting port switch monitoring process ends. That is, the second starting memory is not generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) in the above-mentioned starting opening switch monitoring process.
, A110) will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hard random number acquisition process,
First, of the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37),
The winning-free information of the starting opening to be monitored is set (step A121), and the starting opening 1 switch 3
It is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among 6a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process ends. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124). ..

When there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, when the random number is not extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. If the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the hard random number latch register to be monitored and prepared (step A125).
). Then, among the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37), the winning information of the starting opening to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition processing is performed. finish.

[Common processing for special drawing start switch]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process commonly performed for each input when the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure starting port switch common processing, first, the starting port 1 switch 36
Of the start port 2 switch 37a and the start port 2 switch 37a, load the start port signal output count, which is the number of times information about the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10 (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). When the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the output count overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is "255", the value after updating becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the output count overflows.

Next, it is determined whether the number of special figure suspension (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step A135). When the number of reserved special maps to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N
) Ends the special figure starting port switch common processing.

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

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

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

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting winning opening 36 and the starting area of the normal variation winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variation display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit is formed as a storage. Further, the starting storage means (game control device 100) uses various random number values extracted based on winning of the game balls into the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as a first starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Various random number values that are stored and extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning opening (ordinary variation winning device 37),
It is stored as a second starting memory with a predetermined number being the upper limit.

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

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the starting mouth winning flag saved in step A137 of the special figure starting mouth switch common processing is checked to determine whether or not the winning is to the first starting mouth (starting winning mouth 36). Yes (step A151).
When it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not in the first starting opening (step A151
; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A151 that the first start opening has won (step A151).
151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing is being shortened (step A152).

When it is determined in step A152 that the special figure is being shortened (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing is not in a short time (step A152;
In N), it is determined whether a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A153).
When it is determined in step A153 that a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A1
In 53; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that the big hit is not in progress or the small hit is not in progress (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. The big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. When the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting mouth switch is set (step A156), and at step A140 of the special figure starting mouth switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the winning is in the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the first start opening has won (step A158)
; Y), the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A163), and step A164
Process shifts to.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is not in the first starting opening (step A158
158; N), a small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not the small hit is a small hit depending on whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. Then, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the out is set (step A
163) and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure starting port switch common processing. Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the random number (step A1
62) and the process proceeds to step A164.

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

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and effect command setting processing is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is ended. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are similar to the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

By the above processing, a read-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory of the pre-reading target, and a read-ahead variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared. And transmitted to the performance control device 300. Thus, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of the variation pattern) corresponding to the starting memory is controlled before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory. The device 300 can be informed, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure changing display game. It becomes possible to inform.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (
For example, it makes a pre-judgment means for judging whether or not a special result is obtained. Note that the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance not only at the time of the winning prize when the starting memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. Good.

[Specific area switch monitoring processing]
FIG. 18 shows a specific area switch monitoring process (step A3) in the special figure game process described above.
)showed that. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether a small hit is in progress (
Step A181). Here, the “small hit” is a period during which the small hit medium treatment and the small hit remaining ball treatment are performed. If the small hit is not in progress (step A181; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the specific area switch 38d is effective only during the period when the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are being performed. When the small hit is in progress (step A181; Y), it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation (step A182).

If the condition device is operating (step A182; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process is ended. If the condition device is not operating (step A182; N), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the specific area switch (step A183). Then, if there is no input to the specific area switch (step A183; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is ended. If there is an input to the specific area switch (step A183; Y), the specific area passage flag is set (step A184), and the specific area switch monitoring process ends. After that, a process for generating a special game state is performed based on the presence of the specific area passing flag.

[Normal processing of special drawings]
Next, details of the special figure normal process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding number (second starting memory number) is "0" (step A301). If it is determined that the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number (first starting memory number) is "0" (step A305). And the special figure 1 reservation number is "0" (step A3
05; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A309).
If the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309; N), the customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and effect command setting processing (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A313), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316).
), the special figure normal processing ends. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started, but the starting condition is not satisfied, the customer control demo command which is the customer waiting demo command forming the waiting information is produced.
Will be sent to.
On the other hand, in step A309, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A309;
In Y), the process of steps A310 to A312 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step A313.

In addition, in step A301, when the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” (step A301;
N) prepares a decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number (step A302).
). Next, effect command setting processing (step A303) is performed, and special figure 2 variation start processing (
Step A304) is performed to end the special figure normal processing.
In addition, in step A305, if the number of reserved special figure 1 is not “0” (step A305;
N) prepares a decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number (step A306).
). Next, effect command setting processing (step A307) is performed, and special figure 1 variation start processing (
Step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal processing is ended.

In this way, by checking the special figure 2 pending number before the special figure 1 pending number is checked, if the special figure 2 pending number is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display game based on the first start memory. It forms a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 20(a), first, a special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the variation symbol determination area (step A321),
The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 1 setting processing (step A322) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

Next, special figure 1 stop design setting processing concerning the setting of special figure 1 stop design (design information) (step A)
323) is performed, a special figure information setting process (step A324) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and various kinds of setting relating to the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game are performed. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referencing information is set, is prepared (step A325). After that, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" for the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328).
, Saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the fluctuation start 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 A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the blinking control timer (special figure 1 indicator 5
The initial value (here, 100 ms) of the timer of the blinking cycle of 1) is set (step A33).
3). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start processing is ended.

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

As shown in FIG. 20B, first, a special figure 2 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the variation symbol determination area (step A341), and second.
In order to set deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for judging whether the special figure changing display game is a big hit, and to judge whether the second special figure changing display game is a small hit. Big hit flag 2 setting process that sets deviation information and small hit information to the small hit flag of
Step A342) is performed.

Next, special figure 2 stop design setting processing (step A) relating to the setting of special figure 2 stop design (design information)
343), after performing special figure information setting processing (step A344) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern, various kinds of settings relating to the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game are performed. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to information is set, is prepared (step A345). After that, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, "1" for the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348).
, Saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the fluctuation start 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 A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the blinking control timer (special figure 2 indicator 5
The initial value (here, 100 ms) of the blinking cycle timer 2) is set (step A35).
3). Then, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start processing is ended.

That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a special figure variation display game execution control means for executing the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means. The special figure variation display game execution control means executes the first special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the first starting memory, and the second special variation variation game as the special figure variation display game based on the second starting memory. The figure variable display game will be executed.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure variation process, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag (special figure 1 variation flag or special figure 2 variation flag) is prepared (step A
601), effect command setting processing is performed (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command forming stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In the production control device 300,
With the reception of this symbol stop command, the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is stopped and the result is stopped and displayed.

Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 msec regardless of whether the stop symbol pattern is out of alignment, the big hit symbol pattern, or the small hit symbol pattern, but the display time may be different depending on the stop symbol pattern. .. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

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

Next, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 during changing signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A607), and the signal related to end of fluctuation of special figure 2 (eg, special design) 2 Turn OFF the changing signal) to the test signal output data area (step A608), and the control timer initial in the symbol determination number signal control timer area related to the number of times the special figure variation display game for output to the external information terminal is executed. The value (for example, 256 msec) is saved (step A609). After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51, the stop flag related to the variation stop on the special figure 1 display device 51 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A610). ), as a control information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display device 52, a stop flag related to a fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display device 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A611), and the special figure changing process is ended.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, details of the special figure displaying process (step A11) in the above special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure displaying process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM's Processing for clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 change start process are loaded. (Step A703), processing of clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705), and it is a big hit (step A70).
5; Y), a test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is ON, which relates to the start of the big hit of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 big hit),
The special symbol 2 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

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

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (in the present embodiment, “16” or “2”) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. The number of rounds is saved in the round upper limit value area (step A710). Next, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM round LE is acquired.
The data is saved in the D pointer area (step A711).

Next, the decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop design pattern is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and the effect command setting processing (step A71).
Perform 3). After that, a probability information command related to information that sets the probability of a hit result in the ordinary figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, the symbol information set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting processing (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern)
The fanfare command corresponding to is prepared (step A716), and effect command setting processing (step A717) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the special winning opening information and a signal corresponding to the probability of a winning result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as the signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the probability state. Each ON/OFF is determined by the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is O when the jackpot is a jackpot (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1).
N, big hit without payout (so-called sudden big hit, etc. Big winning opening opening information is big winning opening opening information 1
), it is ON during a big hit in the time saving state, and is OFF otherwise.
The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit is a big hit and is OFF when the big hit is a big hit.

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

Then, the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) corresponding to the special opening opening information is cleared (step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the special opening opening information is awarded. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the fraud monitoring period flag area (step A72).
3). After that, the fanfare/fanfare/
During the interval, the process shift setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 38 to the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It constitutes a special game state generating means for generating a state.

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

When it is determined in step A728 that the probability of a universal figure is not high (step A728; N
), load the decoration special drawing command from the decoration special drawing command area and prepare (Step A
729) and effect command setting processing (step A730). Next, the small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), and the effect command setting process (step A73).
2) is performed and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

If it is determined in step A728 that the probability of a universal figure is high (step A72
8; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment
At 0, when the probability state of the universal figure variation display game is a high probability state, the big winning opening opens due to the occurrence of a small hit, but in order not to make the player aware of the occurrence of the small hit, The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Next, "7" related to the small hit fanfare processing is set as the processing number (step A734), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A735).

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is output (big hit + small hit is output. )) in the external information output data area (step A)
737), a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the special winning opening fraudulent prize number area is cleared (step A739), and the fraud monitoring outside period flag is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, a signal related to the right-handing instruction (the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the display LED during right-handing (for example, the first gaming state display portion 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right hit state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not the small hit (step A725; N), the number of high-probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state is high. High-probability fluctuation number update processing (step A743) for updating the value of the area (high-probability fluctuation number), and effect mode information check processing (step A7) regarding effect mode setting.
44) to set the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number (step A7).
45), it is determined whether or not the effect remaining rotational speed and the switching preparation remaining rotational speed match (step A7).
46). In addition, the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or may be the same value in any effect mode of the effect modes. It may be (rotation speed), or may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.
When it is determined in step A746 that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed do not match (step A746; N), "0" related to special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A749). ), the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A750), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752).
), the special figure display process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step A746, when it is determined that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A746; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A748), the process proceeds to step A749. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing prefetch production from being performed several rotations before the production mode is switched. By transmitting the production mode switching preparation command to the production control device 300, production is performed across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions from occurring.

[Small hit remaining ball treatment]
FIG. 24 shows the small hit remaining ball process (step A18) in the special figure game process described above. In this small hit remaining ball processing, it is first determined whether or not a remaining ball error is occurring (step A801). When the remaining ball error is occurring (step A801; Y), the process proceeds to step A803. If no remaining ball error is occurring (step A801;
N) determines whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A802). When the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A802; N), the small hit remaining ball process is ended. When the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A802; Y), processing for ending the small hit after step A803 is performed.

That is, the processing for ending the small hit is performed after all the remaining balls in the first special variation winning device 38 are discharged. However, finally the game ball is the first special variation winning device 38
If there is a remaining ball error in which discharge cannot be confirmed even after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after being flown into the tank, it is assumed that the time necessary for discharge has elapsed and a process for ending the small hit. I am trying to move to. Of course, when there is a remaining ball error, the process for ending the small hit may not be performed. Therefore, the process of step A801 may not be performed.

In the process for ending the small hit, it is first determined whether or not there is a specific area passage (step A803). When the game ball flows into and passes through the specific area 38h, the specific area switch 3
8d, the specific area passage flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not there is a specific area passage depending on the presence or absence of this specific area passage flag. If there is a specific area passage (step A803; Y), the process moves to step A811 to perform a process of generating a special game state. If there is no passage through the specific area (step A803; N), the process moves to step A804 to end the small hit game state and execute the special figure variation display game.

In the process for ending the small hitting game state after step A804 and enabling the special figure variation display game to be executed, 10 which is related to the small hit ending process is set as the process number (step A8).
04), the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A805). next,
Save the small hit ending time in the special figure game processing timer area (step A806),
Save the flag during fraud monitoring period in the fraud monitoring period flag area
07). Then, the special winning opening count area is cleared (step A808), the small hit medium control pointer area is cleared (step A809), and the small hit remaining ball processing is ended.

On the other hand, when there is a specific area passing (step A803; Y) and the processing for generating the special game state after step A810 is performed, the command is loaded from the decorative special drawing command area to prepare (step A810), and the production command Setting processing is performed (step A811). Next, a V big hit fanfare command is prepared (step A812), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A813).

After that, save to the signal external information output data area related to the start of the big hit (V big hit) (
Step A814), a test signal regarding the start of the big hit (V big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is ON, the special symbol 2 per signal is ON), the test signal output data area Save to (step A815).

Then, the number of big hits is saved in the gaming state display number area (step A816), the round number upper limit value table is set (step A817), and the round number upper limit value (this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is set. In the case of 16), it is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area (step A818). Furthermore, the round LED corresponding to the round number upper limit value information
The pointer is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A819), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A820). 16 rounds is set as the upper limit of the number of rounds, but since the small hit operation corresponds to the first round,
By setting 1 as the initial value of the number of rounds, 15 rounds are opened in the special game state.

Then, the number 3 related to the fanfare/interval processing is set as the processing number (step A821) and saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A822). further,
Save the V jackpot fanfare time in the special figure game processing timer area (step A823).
), performing fanfare/interval processing shift setting processing (step A824),
The process moves to step A808.

[Public game processing]
Next, details of the universal figure game process (step S111) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the general figure game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process relating to the general figure variation display game is controlled, the display of the general figure is set, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the universal figure game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and a universal electric prize switch for monitoring an input from the starting opening 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. In the ordinary prize winning switch monitoring process (step B2), a process of storing a random number per hit up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4) is performed as a universal figure starting memory based on the input from the gate switch 34a. That is, the game control device 100, based on the detection of the game ball in the universal figure starting area (universal figure starting gate 34),
A general figure start storage means is provided for storing the right to execute the general figure variation display game as a general figure start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

Next, if the universal figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the universal figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the universal figure game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

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

In step B7, if the general figure game process number is "0", the start of variation of the general figure variation display game is monitored, and setting of variation start of the general figure variation display game, effect setting, and variation of general figure are performed. The normal/universal process (step B8) is performed to set the information necessary for the process.
When the figure game process number is "1" in step B7, a figure figure changing process (step B9) is performed to set information necessary for performing the figure image displaying process.

Further, in step B7, if the universal figure game processing number is "2", if the result of the universal figure variable display game is a hit, the universal battery open time is set according to whether or not the state is in a time saving state. In addition, processing for displaying a general figure (step B10) is performed for setting information necessary for performing the processing for displaying a general figure.
In step B7, when the figure game process number is “3”, the figure figure hitting process is performed to continue the process or to set the information necessary for the process The process (step B11) is performed.

If the universal figure game process number is "4" at step B7, the ordinary electric ball remaining process (step B12) for setting the information necessary for performing the universal figure per end process is performed.
If the figure/universal figure game process number is "5" in step B7, a figure/universal figure end process (step B13) is performed to set information necessary for performing the figure/general figure normal process.

After that, after preparing the universal figure fluctuation control table for controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal figure indicator (step B14), the symbol variation control processing concerning the control of variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal figure indicator 53 (step B15) is performed, and the ordinary figure game process is ended.
On the other hand, in step B4, the value of the universal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4;
N), that is, if it is determined that the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary process (step B8) in the above-mentioned ordinary figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal/universal figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal/universal figure reservation number is "0" (step B301), and when the normal/universal figure reservation number is "0" (step B301; Y). )
Sets "0", which is related to the ordinary figure normal process, as the process number (step B322), and saves the process number in the universal figure game process number area (step B323). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the ordinary figure normal processing is ended.

In addition, when the general figure reservation number is not “0” (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the RWM per random number storage area (for reservation number 1), per symbol random number storage area (for reservation number 1), The loaded area, that is, the hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the probability of a hit result in the universal figure variation display game is It is determined whether or not the probability that the figure is higher than the normal probability (that is, the probability that the figure is low) is high, that is, the state is in a time saving state (step B303).

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

When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit judgment value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B3
07; Y) saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (step B308), sets the deviation stop symbol number (step B309), and saves the deviation symbol information in the general figure stop symbol information area (step B310). , The stop symbol number is saved in the universal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B
311), the hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit symbol random number loaded in step B302 is set (step B312), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313). ), the stop symbol number is saved in the universal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).

In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of hitting at the time of low probability of universal figure is 10/251, the probability of hitting at the time of high probability of universal figure is 50/251, the upper limit judgment value is “251”, and the lower probability lower limit judgment value is “241” and the high probability lower limit determination value are “201”. Therefore, in the case of the low probability of the general figure, the value of the random number per hit is any of "241" to "250", and the value of the random number per hit is "0" to
The case of “240” is out of order. In addition, at the time of high probability of universal figure, the value of the random number per hit is "201.
Any of "-" to "250" is a hit, and if the value of the hit random number is "0"-"200", it is out of order. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, there are two types of winning symbols.

After saving the stop symbol number in the general symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), and the empty area after the shift is set to 0.
It is cleared (step B317), and the number of universal figure reservations is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, with the execution of the universal figure fluctuation display game relating to the oldest universal figure hold number 1, a process of advancing the ranks of the universal figure hold numbers 2 to 4 that have been held after the regular figure hold number 1 one by one. I do. By this process, the values for the number of reserved figures of 2 for public figures in the random number storage area per general figure to the number of reserved figures of 4 for general figures are moved from the number of reserved figures of 1 for general figures in the random number storage area for one figure to 3 for the number of retained figures Will be done.
Then, the value for the figure hold number 4 in the random number storage area per figure is cleared, and the figure hold number is decremented by one.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation pattern random number 3 is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B3).
20). In the case of this embodiment, in step B320, any one of 1 second, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 16 seconds is selected as the variation time when the result is out of alignment. If the result is a hit, 16 seconds is selected. That is, when the hit (specific result) is obtained, only the longest fluctuation time of the plurality of fluctuation times is selected. In addition, the result of the general figure variation display game and the information on the variation time set in the above process are transmitted to the production control device 300 as a general figure variation command. A corresponding effect is executed based on the information of the variable time.

Then, the processing for transitioning to the universal figure changing processing for shifting to the processing for varying the universal figure (step B32)
1) is performed, and the ordinary figure normal processing is ended. That is, the game control device 100 executes the universal figure fluctuation display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball in the universal figure starting gate 34 (inflow area) (based on the regular figure starting memory). It constitutes a display game execution control means. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a public figure fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a general figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the general figure fluctuation display game.

[Processing during fluctuations in general]
Next, details of the routine figure changing process (step B9) in the routine figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the routine figure changing process, first, the process number is set to "2" related to the routine figure displaying process (step B401), and the process number is saved in the routine figure game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the general figure display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the general figure variation display game on the general figure display 53, is saved in the general figure game processing timer area (step B403), and the general figure change end is completed. Save the signal (for example, turn off the signal during normal symbol 1) in the test signal output data area (step B404),
A stop flag indicating that the general/universal figure variation display game is stopped is saved in the general/universal figure variation control flag area (step B405), and the general/universal figure variation processing is ended.

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

When the hit flag is not hit information (step B503; N), "0" which is related to the normal figure normal process is set as the process number (step B515), and the process number is saved in the general figure game process number area (step). B516). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the processing for displaying the universal figure is ended.

On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), the hit process setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer (eg, "0" Or "5") is acquired and saved in the ordinary control pointer area in step B505. Then, the value of the hit end pointer ((
For example, “4” or “7”) is acquired and saved in the end pointer area per universal figure (step B506). Then, the universal communication opening time (100 msec) corresponding to the universal figure stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B507).

Next, "3" is set as the process number for shifting to the normal figure hit medium process (step B
508), the processing number is saved in the universal figure game processing number area (step B509).
After that, a signal related to the start of hitting the universal figure variation display game (for example, the normal symbol 1 hitting signal is ON) and a signal related to the start of the normal electric actuation (for example, the normal electric accessory 1 operating signal is ON) are test signals. The data is saved in the output data area (step B510), and a signal for driving (turning on) the general electric solenoid is output, so the on data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B511).

Further, the information of the Poden count number area that stores the number of winnings to the ordinary variation winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings to the ordinary variation winning device 37 during the fraud monitoring period is stored. The information in the fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step B513). Then, the flag (outside fraud monitoring period flag) that defines the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the processing for displaying the universal figure ends.

[Purpose of medium processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure hitting process (step B11) in the aforementioned general figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the processing for hitting a universal figure, first, a control pointer for hitting a universal figure is loaded and prepared (step B601). It is determined (step B602).

Then, if the value of the control pointer during normal drawing is not equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; N
) Updates the control pointer for hitting the ordinary figure by +1 (step B603), and performs a branching process according to the value of the control pointer for hitting the ordinary figure (value before updating +1 in step B603) (step B604).
In addition, when the value of the control pointer in the normal figure is equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; Y)
Performs branch processing according to the value of the control pointer during normal drawing without performing the processing of updating the processing control pointer area during normal drawing by +1 in step B603 (step B604).

If the value of the control pointer is "0", "2" or "5", the process proceeds to step B605 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, and thus the normal variation winning device corresponding to the control pointer. The wait time after the blockage of 37 is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B605), and the OFF data is saved in the universal electric solenoid output data area to turn off the ordinary electric solenoid 37c (step B606). The process in FIG.

If the value of the control pointer is "1" or "3", the process proceeds to step B607 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is opened. The ordinary electric opening time, which is the opening time, is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B607), and the on data is saved in the ordinary electric solenoid output data area to turn on the ordinary electric solenoid 37c (step B608). The process is completed.

If the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, and thus the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is opened.
Save the opening time of the electric power, which is the opening time of
9) In order to turn on the ordinary electric solenoid 37c, the on data is saved in the ordinary electric solenoid output data area (step B610), and the ordinary drawing hitting process is terminated.

If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611 to end the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 and perform the normal electric remaining ball process, and thus the process number. Is set to "4" (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the universal figure game processing number area (step B612), and the ordinary electric ball remaining processing time is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B613). After that, in order to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c, the off-data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B614), and the general-purpose hit processing is ended.

FIG. 30 shows an opening mode of the normal variation winning device 37 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30(a), when the universal figure stop symbol is the hit symbol 1, it is released at the start of the hit state (t5
1) Once the opening time of 100 ms has elapsed, it is closed once (t52). And 2000m
When the closing time of s has elapsed, it is opened again (t53), and once the opening time of 1700 ms has passed, it is closed once (t54). Furthermore, when the closing time of 300 ms elapses, it is opened again (t5
5) When the opening time of 1700 ms has elapsed, the door is closed (t56), and then the hit state ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30(b), when the universal figure stop symbol is the hit symbol 2, it is opened with the start of the hit state (t61), and once it is released for 100 ms, it is temporarily closed (t62).
). Then, when the closing time of 2000 ms has elapsed, it is opened again (t63), 2600 ms.
When the open time of 1 has passed, it is closed (t64), and then the hit state ends.

As described above, when the normal variable winning device 37 is opened, first, the opening is performed for a short time (t51 to t5).
2, t61 to t62), the player can be made aware that the normal variable winning device 37 is opened by the operation, and the player can be aware that the normal variable winning device 37 should be aimed. it can. In addition, by temporarily closing after the first opening, it is possible to provide a grace period for the player to recognize that he or she should aim for the normal variable winning device 37 and then change to right-handed. In other words, if the normal variable winning a prize device 37 is only opened for a certain time from the start of the winning state, the openable time is consumed until it is recognized that the normal variable winning a prize device 37 should be aimed, and then the right hitting is performed. Even if you try, you may not be in time. However, it is possible for the player to aim for a prize by first performing the short opening and then performing the second opening after the grace period has elapsed. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a normal variable winning device control means for converting the normal variable winning device 37 to the open state when the result of the universal figure changing display game is a specific result.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S116) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information edit processing, payout command transmission processing (step S105)
, Winning hole switch/state monitoring process (step S108), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S)
114), based on the monitoring result in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S115), information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement center internal management device or a test shooting test device is created and set in an output buffer. Perform processing, etc.

As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error is not occurring (step S801; N) and the main body frame opening error is not occurring (step S802; N), , OFF data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), OFF data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. ..
On the other hand, if the glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y), or
When the main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the ON data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S805), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is stored. The data is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

If the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not "0", it is updated by -1 ( Step S807). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the RAM is started by the RAM clear in the main process, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808).
When the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S808; N), that is, when the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S809) and step S810. Process shifts to. Also,
When the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the process of step S809 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S810. ..

Then, when the magnet illegality is occurring (step S810; Y), when the board electric wave irregularity is occurring (step S811; Y), and when the frame electric wave irregularity is occurring (step S81).
2) Y), when the illegal call is occurring (step S813; Y), or when the special winning opening is occurring (step S814; Y), the ON data of the security signal is output as external information. The data is saved in the data area (step S817), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and step S819.
Process shifts to. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

On the other hand, neither the occurrence of magnet fraud (step S810; N), the occurrence of board radio fraud (step S811; N), nor the occurrence of frame radio fraud (step S812; N).
If it is not in the middle of the occurrence of the fraudulent normal communication (step S813; N) and is not in the middle of the special winning opening fraud (step S814; N), it is determined whether or not the switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When the switch abnormality is occurring (step S815; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If no switch abnormality is occurring (step S815)
;N), the off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S816), and the process proceeds to step S819.

Then, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S819) for setting information on the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a start opening signal editing process for editing the winning signal of the starting opening (step S820).
)I do.
Next, if the symbol fixed number control timer for controlling the output time of the information relating to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game is not "0", -1 is updated (step S821). The minimum value of the symbol determination number control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol fixed number control timer is "0" (step S822).

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

Next, the control by 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. 33 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Then, the generation of display data is permitted (step C
5) A random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

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

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

Next, a received command check process (step C12) that analyzes and responds to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) that performs settings for controlling the progress of the effect and edits of drawing commands. ) To set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. 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 this embodiment, since a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds) is created, a V blank interrupt (1/6)
If 0 seconds is entered twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate, and for example, the image may be updated (frame switching) at 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching at a timing later than 1/60 seconds). May be switched). When it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and LED control for the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the sub information display device 90, and the like. The decoration control process (step C18) to be performed and the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed,
A launch effect process for controlling an effect based on detection of a launch ball by the launch ball detection device 99 (step C
20), and returns to the process of clearing WDT (step C8).

In the launch effect process (step C20), a process of outputting a sound effect based on a detection signal from the launch ball switch 99a of the launch ball detection device 99 is performed. This makes it easier to recognize the launch of the game ball. In addition, based on the detection signal from the launch ball switch 99a, the LED
It is also possible to perform the emission of light, the operation of the accessory, or the like. Further, when the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, or when there is a high possibility of a big hit or a small hit, the sound effect may be changed to notify the player. In addition, the sound effect may be changed to notify the player when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a win or when there is a high probability of a win. Further, the number of shot balls in a predetermined period may be counted and the effect of the special figure variation display game or the general figure variation display game may be changed according to the counting result.

[Reception command check processing]
FIG. 34 shows the received command check process in the main process described above. In this reception command check processing, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) is loaded as the command reception number (
(Step C201), it is determined whether the number of received commands is not 0 (Step C202).
.. Then, when 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).

Then, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204
), the command read index is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the copying of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C206).
As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer,
The contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis operation is performed in the command area. As a result, the command (data) is prepared in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, the command analysis can be collectively performed in one round of the main processing.

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

Then, 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 is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N),
It returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing is ended. As described above, in the received command check processing, the commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed together. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 35 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this 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 in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When it is determined that the CT is within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
, It is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C23).
4).

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

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

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

When it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C239). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what to do with the stop symbol of the special symbol). Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C239; Y), the symbol type command process (
Step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of the symbol-based command (
In step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of a single-shot system command such as a hold number command or an error command (step C241). The single-shot command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense by combination such as a symbol command and a variable command. This one-shot system command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information system command, an error/illegal system command, and a model designation command. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot type command (step C24
1; Y), the single-shot system command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of the single-shot command ((
In step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetching symbol type command (step C243). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; Y), the prefetch symbol system command process (step C2)
44) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is ended.

When it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetching symbol type command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable type command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C245; Y), the prefetch variable system command process (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. Also, in step C245,
When it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation type command (step C245; N)
Ends the received command analysis processing.

The look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The pre-reading effect (also referred to as the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure variability display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) in which the special figure variability display game is not executed becomes a big hit when it is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what kind of variation pattern) with a predetermined reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from the normal mode, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. Then, the pre-reading system commands (pre-reading variable system command and pre-reading pattern system command) is a command that gives advance notice of the variation pattern and the stop pattern corresponding to the starting memory that is the target of pre-reading effect, and from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the performance control device 300. Note that normal variable-type commands and symbol-type commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Read-ahead command processing]
FIG. 36 shows the look-ahead symbol system command processing (step C244) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching symbol type command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301). If the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received read-ahead symbol system command is related to special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. Save in the prefetch symbol command area in FIG. 1 (step C302), set the prefetch variable command reception waiting flag (step C304), and finish the prefetch symbol system command processing.

If the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is,
If the received pre-reading pattern command is related to special figure 2 hold, save the command in the special figure 2 pre-reading symbol command area corresponding to the number of special figure 2 holding (step C303), the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag It sets (step C304), and ends the prefetching symbol type command processing. The read-ahead variable command reception wait flag is set in step C304 because the read-ahead symbol command and the read-ahead variable command (read-ahead change pattern command) are set (pair).

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 37 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable command processing, it is first determined whether or not the prefetching variable command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, if there is a read-ahead variable command reception waiting flag set in the above-described read-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If the prefetching variable command reception is not waiting (step C311)
; N) ends the prefetching variable system command processing. On the other hand, when the pre-reading variable command reception is waiting (step C311; Y), the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the look-ahead change command (look-ahead change pattern command) received from the game control device 100 to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300 is performed. First, a process (step C313) of setting the look-ahead variable MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of symbols held in the latest hold information is performed, and the special memory type information of the starting memory corresponding to the read-ahead variable system command received this time and the relevant information A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set according to the current number of reserved special types.

Next, by referring to the set MODE conversion table, the in-sub prefetch change command MODE corresponding to the MODE of the prefetch change command is acquired (step C314). further,
The look-ahead variable ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the in-sub-look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the look-ahead variable command is acquired (step C316).

The MODE includes the information on the first-half fluctuation, but the content and time of the first-half fluctuation set based on this MODE changes depending on the number of holdings at the time of judgment, so the judgment at the time of preliminary judgment and the special figure fluctuation display game start The judgment result may be different depending on the time judgment. Therefore, in order to make it possible to easily and surely perform the prefetching notice effect processing without being affected by the number of holdings at the time of determination, the MODE is converted in the conversion mode according to the current number of holdings, and It is designed so that they can be handled commonly regardless of the number of holds. For example, without reach, it may be a short fluctuation period with a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding situation, or without reach it may be a long fluctuation period with a long fluctuation period regardless of the holding situation. The look-ahead notice effects are converted into MODEs classified according to the matters to be considered so that the look-ahead notice effects can be processed easily and surely.

Further, the ACT includes information on the latter half fluctuations such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach.
The contents of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT do not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, even in the normal reach, for example, the final stop symbol is set such that the final stop symbol is one frame before the reach symbol, the one symbol frame is the last symbol, and the hit symbol is set.
There are various modes even for the same type of reach, and since the ACT corresponding to each of them is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system into the same ACTs, the number is reduced to reduce the processing load such as checking in the processing of the prefetching notice effect.

Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C31).
7). When both MODE and ACT after conversion are not 0 (step C317; N),
Since this is an abnormal command value, the prefetch variable system command processing is terminated. On the other hand, the converted MO
If both DE and ACT are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the latest pending information and the pending number (step C318).
), the prefetch command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal.

As a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C319), if the command combination is not normal (step C320; N), the prefetch variable system command process is ended. on the other hand,
If the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), the prefetch lottery process (step C321) for randomly selecting the execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322).

Then, when the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the prefetching variable system command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C322; Y
) Determines whether or not the generated pre-reading notice production (that is, the pre-reading notice production selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C321)) is a production to be started immediately (step C3).
23). The effect to be started immediately is, for example, a notice of pending change for changing the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, an effect that does not start immediately is a look-ahead notice effect that is performed during execution of the special figure variation display game, and an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure variation display games, or a variation. The effect is to give an advance notice by the character appearing during the display, the advance change advance notice for changing the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display at a timing later than the current time, and the like. As for the timing of starting the execution of the effect which is not started immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game is ended and the execution of the next special figure variation display game is started. The timing and the like are applicable.

If the effect does not start immediately (step C323; N), the prefetching variable system command processing ends. In this case, the advance notice is set at the start of the special figure variation display game that executes the prefetch advance notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect is to start immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C324), and the look-ahead variable system command processing ends.

It should be noted that the game control device 100 may perform a pre-determination process for the universal figure starting memory and transmit the result to the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 may perform the pre-reading notice effect for the universal figure changing display game by the same process as the above process.

[Variable command processing]
In FIG. 38, the variable system command process (step C2) in the received command analysis process described above.
36). In this variable command processing, it is first determined whether the received command is a universal figure variable command (step C361). When the received command is the universal figure variation command (step C361; Y), the universal figure variation production setting process for setting the universal figure production corresponding to the variation time is performed (step C367), and the variation system command processing is ended. .. That is,
The effect control device 300 is an effect control unit that causes the display device 41 to perform a general figure effect that is an effect corresponding to the general figure fluctuation pattern selected by the general figure fluctuation pattern selection means in the general figure fluctuation display game.

If the received command is not the general-purpose figure variation command (step C361; N), that is, if it is the special figure variation pattern command, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (
Step C361). The special map type is information indicating whether the special map type is special map 1 or special map 2,
This is the information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol type command processing.

When this special map type is not determined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. Also, if the special figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (
(Step C362), it is determined whether or not the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (Step C
363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are not compatible (step C363; Y), the variable command processing is ended. If the variable command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) determines the fluctuation pattern type from the fluctuation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol type is, for example, a deviating symbol, 16R electric support 1
There are 00-time design, 16R electric support-less design, 2R electric support 100-time design, small hit design, etc.
When the variation command and the pattern type are inconsistent, even though the variation command (variation pattern command) that is out of sync with the symbol command is received, the production is the same as when the symbol command of the 16R power support 100 times is received. It means a combination that is inconsistent in execution (combination of variable command and symbol type).

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

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

[Variation effect setting process]
In FIG. 39, the variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-described variation system command process.
)showed that. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is variation without reach (step C381). When the fluctuation pattern type is fluctuation without reach (
A step C381; Y) sets the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special map type, and the effect mode at that time (step C382). Since there is no reach variation, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and it is not necessary to specifically refer to the symbol type here. The effect mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the effect control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode and a time saving mode. Further, within each mode, a plurality of modes are provided in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41 are different.

Next, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure types to be reserved is acquired (step C383).
.. With this, in the case of a change without reach, it is possible to change the lottery content of the notice effect that appears during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holdings. After that, the first-half notice distribution group table is used to perform a lottery for the notice that appears during the first-half change (step C386).

On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C381; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first-half notice distribution group table is used to change the first-half notice. The preliminary announcement lottery that appears in (Step C386) is performed.

Next, the notice production of the second half change is drawn. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a variation display in a special result mode (a combination of special symbols) in which the display area excluding the specific area among the display areas of a plurality of columns of the special figure becomes a big hit. Is stopped and is variably displayed only in a specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

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

After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390),
The content of the effect corresponding to the preliminary announcement lottery result is determined (step C391). As a result, effects such as the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game and the main contents of the reach, a notice, and a running memory display unit 8 are displayed.
The display mode of No. 4 will be determined.

Next, a stop symbol setting process for determining a stop symbol is performed by also referring to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special figure variation display game and the notice contents (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is set (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is set (step C).
394). By these processes, the effect and advance notice in the decorative special figure variable display game set as described above can be executed. After that, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special map type is set (
Step C395). In this process, the setting of decreasing the decorative special figure starting memory display is made in response to the decrease in starting memory corresponding to the start of the special figure changing display game.

Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C396), and a decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display settings are made (step C397). Further, in the sub information display device 90, in order to set the variable display of the fourth symbol for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game separately from the variable display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type Make settings (Step C3
98) and ends the variable effect setting process.

Next, an example of a game control by the game control device 100 and an effect by the effect control device 300 will be described. 40 to 46 show an example of the progress of the game and an example of the display contents on the display device 41. In the normal game state ST1 as shown in FIG. 40(a), the display device 41
The special figure variation display game display section 81 is provided in the central portion of the display area, and the universal figure variation display game display section 82 is provided on both sides of the special figure variation display game display section. Special figure variable display game display section 8
The boundary line between 1 and the left and right hand-drawing figure variation display game display portions 82 is a parallel diagonal line. As a result, the left and right public figure variation display game display portions 82 appear to be divided by the special figure variation display game display portion 81, and the left and right public figure variation display game display portions 82 are integrated as a unit. It is understood that the figure variable display game is being displayed. In addition, at first glance, it becomes easy to grasp the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variable display game and the general figure effect corresponding to the general figure variable display game.

At the center of the special figure variation display game display section 81, a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display games corresponding to the special figure variation display game is provided. In this case, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by variably displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and then stopping the display. At the upper left portion of the special figure variation display game display section 81, a second decoration game display section 87 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display section 87 is the same as the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85, and is the left area, the middle area, and the right area. After the identification information is variably displayed, the display is stopped and the result is displayed.

Further, at the lower center of the special figure variation display game display section 81, a storage display section 83 for displaying a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory is provided. The memory display unit 83 is provided with a first memory display unit 83a that displays the first startup memory and a second memory display unit 83b that displays the second startup memory. The decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the first memory display portion 83a corresponds to the first starting memory one-to-one, and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Here, there are three first starting memories. It is shown that. The decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory stored first, and is shifted to the left each time it is consumed.

Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to each starting memory and the pre-read result such as the variation pattern by the display mode. In addition, in FIG.
A look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is performed for the first start memory having the first digestion order. Further, the second memory display portion 83b displays a decorative special figure start memory display that has a one-to-one correspondence with the second start memory similarly to the first memory display portion 83a. Here, it is indicated that the second starting memory is 0.

On the left side of the first storage display unit 83a, there is provided a running storage display unit 84 that displays information regarding a starting storage corresponding to the currently executed special figure variation display game. This running memory display unit 8
4 shows the first memory display section 83a or the second memory display section 83b at the start of the special figure variation display game.
The decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end of the display shifts, and the result of the special figure changing display game to be executed, the change pattern, and the like are suggested by the display mode.

At the upper right portion of the special figure variation display game display section 81, a starting memory number display section 86 for displaying the starting memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first starting memories and a second starting memory number display unit 86b that displays the number of second starting memories. ing.

A map display and this map display are displayed in the public figure fluctuation display game display section 82a on the right side of the general figure fluctuation display game display section 82 as part of the public figure production corresponding to the customer waiting effect and the general figure fluctuation display game. A pointer 88 that moves up can be displayed. In addition, the character 96 can be displayed on the left side of the figure variation display game display portion 82b as a part of the figure effect corresponding to the customer waiting effect and the figure variation display game. In the universal figure variation display game display section 82,
By the action of the pointer 88 and the character 96, other effect display, etc., an effect corresponding to the general figure fluctuation display game is performed to show the result of the general figure fluctuation display game.

Next, an effect along the flow of the game shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 will be described. Note that FIG.
In the example of the game shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 46, the normal figure variation display game (t102 to t110) becomes a win, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened (t110 to t116), and the special figure 2 variation based on the winning of the game ball. The display game is executed (t118 to t120). Then, this special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, and the first special variable winning device 38 is opened (t121 to t125),
This is an example in which a game ball flows into the specific area 38h (t124) and a special game state occurs (t125).

First, in a state where there is no first start memory or second start memory, a customer waiting effect is displayed on the special figure variation display game display section 81 as shown in FIG. 40(b) (t100 in FIG. 45). In this customer waiting production, a production display or the like by a character is performed. It should be noted that the memory display unit 83, the starting memory number display unit 86, and the second decoration game display unit 87 may not be displayed. Further, in the state where there is no universal figure start-up memory, a customer waiting effect is displayed on the universal figure variable display game display section 82 as shown in FIG. 40(b) (t100 in FIG. 45). In this customer waiting effect, an effect display in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display is displayed on the right-side universal figure variation display game display section 82a. In addition, the effect display by the character 96 is performed on the universal figure variation display game display section 82b on the left side.

When the game ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34 and is detected by the gate switch 34a (FIG. 45).
(T101 of FIG. 45), the universal figure variation display game is started (t102 of FIG. 45). Further, since the starting winning opening 36 is provided immediately below the universal starting gate 34, the gaming ball wins the starting winning opening 36 immediately after passing through the universal starting gate 34 and is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a. Been (
45), the special figure 1 variable display game is started (t104 in FIG. 45).

As shown in FIG. 40C, when the special figure 1 variable display game starts, the special figure variable display game display section 81 displays the special figure 1 effect which is the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game. It
Further, with the start of the general figure fluctuation display game, the general figure effect is displayed on the general figure fluctuation display game display unit 82. The special figure variation display game and the general figure variation display game can be executed at the same time, and the effects of both the special figure variation display game and the general figure variation display game that are simultaneously executed can be visually recognized on the display device 41. Particularly, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game, which is the right to execute the special figure 1 variable display game, is created immediately below the general figure starting gate 34 that generates the general figure start memory that is the right to execute the general figure variable display game. Since the starting winning opening 36 for generating a memory is arranged, there are many occasions in which the general figure variation display game and the special figure 1 variation display game are in a state of being executed at the same time. By making it visible, the interest of the game is enhanced.

The variation time of the universal figure variation display game is one second, two seconds, four seconds, eight seconds, or 16 seconds, and the effect displayed on the universal figure variation display game display unit 82 is selected by any variation time. Even if it is done, a series of common effects over the longest variation time of 16 seconds is performed from the beginning, and when a variation time shorter than 16 seconds is selected, during this series of common effects. The production is finished.

From the start of the universal figure variation display game until 1 second, which is the time corresponding to the shortest variation time, elapses (t102 to t105 in FIG. 45), a diagram similar to the customer waiting effect as the first stage of the common effect The effect that the pointer 88 moves on the map display as shown in 40(c) is performed.
When the fluctuation time is 1 second, this effect is performed, the general figure fluctuation display game ends, and the general figure effect ends. In this case, the result of the universal figure variation display game is off, but no clear indication of the off is displayed, and the result is off because the effect does not proceed to the next stage.

In addition, when the general-purpose production is finished at this point, the first stage of the common production corresponding to the customer waiting production or the new general-use variable display game started after this is the same production. Even if is finished, the appearance in which the pointer moves on the map display continues to appear. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the general figure variation display game has been played, and it is possible to prevent the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player from being overlooked. ..

One second, which is the time corresponding to the shortest fluctuation time from the start of the general map fluctuation display game, has elapsed,
Until 2 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the second shortest fluctuation time, elapses (t105 to t105 in FIG. 45).
t106), as a second stage of the common effect, as shown in FIG. 40(d), a balloon is displayed on the character 96 of the universal figure variation display game display portion 82b on the left side, and the line "..." Is displayed. To be done. On the right-side universal figure variation display game display portion 82a, the effect of moving the pointer 88 on the map display is continued.

When the variation time is 2 seconds, this effect is performed, the general figure fluctuation display game ends, and the general figure effect ends. In this case as well, the result of the universal figure variation display game is off, but the definite display is not displayed, and the result is off because the production does not proceed to the next stage. Further, the only change that occurs with the end of the public figure effect is that the display of the balloon displayed on the general figure variable display game display portion 82b on the left side is erased, and the player has played the general figure variable display game. It is possible to prevent this from happening, and it is possible to prevent missing of the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

Until 2 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the second shortest fluctuation time, has elapsed from the start of the universal figure fluctuation display game, and 4 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the third shortest fluctuation time, have elapsed (t10 in FIG. 45).
6 to t107), as the third stage of the common effect, the dialogue of the character 96 of the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b is changed to "??????" as shown in FIG. 40(e). On the right-side universal figure variation display game display portion 82a, the effect of moving the pointer 88 on the map display is continued.

When the fluctuation time is 4 seconds, this effect is performed, the general figure fluctuation display game ends, and the general figure effect ends. In this case as well, the result of the universal figure variation display game is off, but the definite display is not displayed, and the result is off because the production does not proceed to the next stage. Further, the only change that occurs with the end of the public figure effect is that the display of the balloon displayed on the general figure variable display game display portion 82b on the left side is erased, and the player has played the general figure variable display game. It is possible to prevent this from happening, and it is possible to prevent missing of the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

Until 4 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the third shortest fluctuation time, has elapsed from the start of the universal figure fluctuation display game, and 8 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the fourth shortest fluctuation time, have elapsed (t10 in FIG. 45).
7 to t108), as the fourth stage of the common effect, the icon 89 appears at the position where the pointer 88 has passed on the right universal figure variation display game display portion 82a as shown in FIG. 40(f).
Further, the board effect device 44 operates to perform display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. Here, the same display as that of the icon 89 is made to indicate that the icon 89 has appeared. Further, the dialogue of the character 96 on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b is changed to "maybe??".

If the variation time is 8 seconds, the pointer 88 does not reach the position of the icon 89, the general figure variation display game ends, and the general figure production ends. In this case as well, the result of the universal figure variation display game is off, but the definite display is not displayed, and the result is off because the production does not proceed to the next stage. When the game progresses to this stage, the player can be made aware of the execution of the universal figure variation display game by the change in the display on the universal figure variation display game display section 82 and the operation of the board production device 44, which makes the game interesting. Can be increased.

When 8 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the fourth shortest variation time from the start of the universal figure variation display game, elapses, the fifth stage effect is performed (t108 to t109 in FIG. 45). In the effect of the fifth stage, first, as shown in FIG. 40(g), the pointer 88 reaches the icon 89 in the right universal figure variation display game display portion 82a. Along with this, the board effect device 44 operates downward, and the display is performed corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. Here, "start!" is displayed to indicate that the effect of the fifth stage is started. Also, the dialogue of the character 96 on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b changes to "start!".

The effect of the fifth stage is selected from a plurality of types. That is, when reaching this stage, the common effect ends and the process branches into a plurality of effects. Here, as shown in FIG. 41(a), the enemy character 97 displayed on the right universal figure variation display game display portion 82a and the ally character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b face each other. A performance is selected. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41(b), the effect that the character fights is performed, and this is the time corresponding to the longest fluctuation time from the start of the universal figure fluctuation display game 16
When the second has elapsed, the result is displayed (t109 to t110 in FIG. 45).

When the result of the universal figure variation display game is out of order, the result display in which the teammate character 96 loses is displayed as shown in FIG. 41(c). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, "defeat" is displayed to indicate that the result of the general/universal figure variation display game is out of order. Then, the ordinary figure production ends, and the pointer 88 returns to the production of moving on the map display.

If the result of the universal figure variation display game is a win, the result display is that the ally character 96 wins as shown in FIG. 41(d). In addition, the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41
In the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of ",""winning!!" is displayed to indicate that the result of the general-purpose variable display game was a hit.

FIG. 42 shows an example of another effect that can be selected as the fifth-stage effect. This effect is a treasure hunt effect, and as shown in FIG. 42(a), the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41 is used.
In the display corresponding to the penetrating part, "Treasure hunt" indicating the type of effect is displayed. And FIG.
As shown in (b), three treasure chests 98 are displayed on the universal figure variation display game display portion 89b on the left side, and a cursor 98a for selecting the treasure chest 98 is displayed. The cursor 98a is automatically moved to the adjacent treasure box 98 in sequence. The player may be allowed to select the treasure box 98 by operating the effect button 25.

Then, when 16 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the longest variation time from the start of the universal figure variation display game, has elapsed, the result is displayed (t109 to t110 in FIG. 45). In this result display,
The treasure box 98 on which the cursor 98a is located is opened. When the result of the general-picture variable display game is out of order, the result display is that the opened treasure box is empty as shown in FIG. 42(c). In addition, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, "disappearance" is displayed to indicate that the result of the universal figure changing display game is disappointing. Then, the ordinary figure production ends, and the pointer 88 returns to the production of moving on the map display.

Further, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a win, the display of "win" pops out from the opened treasure box 98 as shown in FIG. 42(d). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, "hit!" is displayed to indicate that the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit.

The fifth stage effect is not limited to that shown here, and any effect can be used. Further, in the above description, the map display and the fifth stage effect are not associated with each other, but the effect corresponding to the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 on the map display may be performed. That is, the map display and the effect of the fifth stage may be related to each other. For example, if the map display is a map of the inside of the school, and if the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is behind the school building, the effect is on the back of the school building, and if the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is stairs, on the stairs. If the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is a classroom, it may be an effect in the classroom. In this way, by making the map display and the fifth-stage effect relevant to each other, it is possible to suggest what kind of effect will be performed depending on the position where the icon 89 is displayed, before the effect is started.

The possibility of hitting may be suggested by the position of the icon 89 in the map display. Further, the possibility of winning may be suggested by the display mode (color, size, shape, etc.) of the icon 89. Further, a plurality of icons 89 may be displayed in the map display, and the pointer 88 may reach any of these icons 89.
The possibility of winning may be suggested depending on whether 9 is reached.

As described above, as a figure effect corresponding to the figure change display game, an effect from the beginning of the common effect to a time point corresponding to the change time selected by the figure change pattern selection means is executed in the common effect. This makes it easier to understand the production that progresses in stages. Further, it is the greatest concern for the player that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result, and the general figure variation display game is an auxiliary game. By making it easier to understand the general picture production as described above,
It is possible to prevent the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game, which is of great interest to the player, from being overlooked.

After displaying the result for a predetermined time, the hit state of the universal figure is started (t11 in FIG. 45).
0). Along with this, as shown in FIG. 43(a), the line "Right Strike!" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b, and the right stroke instruction is given. Furthermore, the board effect device 44 operates in the lower right direction close to the normal variable winning device 37 and a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, together with an arrow pointing to the normal variable winning device 37, "Aim!" Is displayed, and an instruction is given to aim at a prize for the normal variable winning device 37.

As shown in FIG. 45, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a short period of time (t110 to t111) with the start of the hit state of the public figure, and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened by the operation. I try to make them aware. Furthermore, after a short period of opening, the game is once closed (t111 to t112), and a grace period is provided for the player to recognize that he or she should aim at the normal variation winning device 37 and then change to right-handed. ..

When a game ball is won in the opened normal variation winning device 37 (t113 in FIG. 45), the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b as shown in FIG. 43(b). As a result, the line of "OK!" is displayed to inform that the prize has been won. Also,
A second memory display unit 8 for displaying the number of second starting memories corresponding to the winning of the normal variable winning device 37.
3b and the display of the second starting memory number display portion 86b are updated.

When the game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 37 and the hit state of the universal figure is finished, and the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed, the special figure 2 based on the generated second starting memory The execution of the variable display game is on standby until the end of the variable display game of the special figure 1 (t in FIG. 45).
116-t118). In this state, as shown in FIG. 43(c), the dialogue of "soon rescue mode" is displayed as the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b, and the dialogue of the special figure 2 variation display game is displayed. Shows waiting for execution. further,
As a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, "standby" is displayed.

The effect display on the public figure variable display game display unit 82 from here is the effect display relating to the special figure variable display game. A new public figure variable display game can be started by ending the hit state of the universal figure, but for the player, a series of subsequent special figure 2 variable display game, small hit game state, special game state Since the interest in the game is high, the effect display of the universal figure changing display game is not performed until the series of games is completed. However, when the general figure fluctuation display game has a winning result, part or all of the general figure fluctuation display game may perform the effect of the general figure fluctuation display game.

In addition, when the game ball does not win the normal variation winning device 37 and the hit state of the universal figure ends,
As shown in FIG. 43(d), the line "Zannen" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b, and it is notified that no prize has been won. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41,
The display of "Failure" for notifying that there is no winning in the normal variable winning device 37 is performed. Then, the effect corresponding to the universal figure variation display game display section ends, and the pointer 88 returns to the effect of moving on the map display.

When the special figure 1 variable display game ends with the result of a failure and the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second starting memory is started (t118 in FIG. 45), the special figure variable display is displayed as shown in FIG. 43(e). On the game display portion 81, the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is displayed. Further, the "relief mode" dialogue is displayed as the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b, which indicates that the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. Further, "relief" is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. That is, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being out of order is the progression of the game that is rescued by the special figure 2 variable display game and the small hitting game state and the special game state that may follow this. Therefore, the effect is executed as the relief mode.

Then, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, the result mode of the small hit is displayed on the special figure variable display game display portion 81 as shown in FIG. 43(f) (see FIG. 46). t
119-t120). This result mode is the same as the result mode of the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 and the second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display section 87. The same identification information (here, "1") is stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and the identification information of "rescue" is stopped in the central variable display area. "
The identification information of "saved" is identification information that is not used except for the result mode of the small hit.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 43(f), the dialogue "OK!" is displayed as the dialogue of the character 96 displayed in the general figure variation display game display portion 82b on the left side, and the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is small. It is shown to be a hit. Furthermore, the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41
The display of "relief" is continued as a display corresponding to the penetrating part. And after this, the small hitting game state is started.

The result mode of the small hit may be any result mode, but if the result mode is such that the same identification information is arranged like the special result mode, the player may mistakenly recognize it as a big hit. Also,
If the result mode using the identification information that is normally used is used, the player may misidentify the result as a result. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the identification information of "rescue" used only in the result mode of the small hit is used.

In addition, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is out of alignment, as shown in FIG. 43(g), the deviation result mode is displayed in the special figure variable display game display section 81. In addition, the line "Zan-nen" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left general figure variable display game display portion 82b, which indicates that the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is out of order. Furthermore, "failure" is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41.
Is displayed. If there is no second start memory, the pointer 88 in the universal figure variation display game display portion 82 returns to the effect of moving on the map display. Also, if there is a second start memory, FIG.
Returning to the state of (e), the effect for the new special figure 2 variable display game is started.

When the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure variable display game display section 81 as shown in FIG. 43(h). Also, "Congratulations!" as a line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the figure changing display game display section 82b.
Is displayed to indicate that the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit. Furthermore, the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41 is "Success!
Is displayed. After this, the special game state is started.

When the small hitting game state is started (t120 in FIG. 46), as shown in FIG. 44(a), "right hit!" is displayed as the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b. A dialogue is displayed and a right-handed instruction is given. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a, "Aim!" is displayed together with an arrow pointing to the first special variation winning device 38 that is opened in the small hitting game state, and the first special variation winning device is displayed. They are instructed to aim for the 38 prize. In addition, the special figure variation display game display section 81 displays "Aim for V and rescue!" and the specific area 38h inside the first special variation winning device 38.
Instruct to target the inflow. The result mode of the small hit is displayed on the second decoration game display portion 87.

As shown in FIG. 46, the first special variation winning device 38 is opened for a short time (t121 to t122) with the start of the small hitting game state, and the first special variation winning device 38 is opened by the operation. I try to make the player aware. Furthermore, after a short time of opening, the game is once closed (t122 to t123), and a grace period is provided for changing the player's right-handing after recognizing that the player should aim for the first special variation winning device 38. ing.

When a game ball flows into the specific area 38h of the opened first special variation winning device 38 (t
124), as shown in FIG. 44( b ), “Successful relief!!”
Is displayed to notify that the game ball has flown into the specific area 38h. In addition, the fact that the congratulations “Congratulations!” is displayed as the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b also notifies that the game ball has flown into the specific area 38h. Furthermore, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, a display of "success!" for notifying that the game ball has flown into the specific area 38h is performed.

When the small hitting game state ends after the game balls have flowed into the specific area 38h, the special game state is started (t125 in FIG. 46). Along with this, as shown in FIG. 44(c), "Big hit!!" is displayed on the special figure variation display game display section 81 to inform that the special game state is in effect. Note that the second decorative game display portion 87 is in a state where the special result mode is displayed. The special game state is also notified by displaying the line "Big hit!" as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure variation display game display portion 82b. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a, the second opened in the special game state
"Aim!" is displayed along with an arrow pointing to the special variation winning device 39, and an instruction is given to aim at the second special variation winning device 39.

Incidentally, when the small hitting game state ends without the game ball flowing into the specific area 38h, FIG.
As shown in (d), the special figure variation display game display section 81 displays "Relief failure!!" to notify that the game ball has not flown into the specific area 38h. In addition, the line "Zannen" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left universal figure change display game display portion 82b, and it is notified that the game ball has not won in the specific area 38h. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a on the display device 41, a display of "failure" for notifying that the game ball has not been won in the specific area 38h is displayed. Thereafter, if there is no second start memory, the pointer 88 in the universal figure variation display game display section 82 returns to the effect of moving on the map display. If there is the second start memory, the state returns to the state of FIG. 43(e), and the effect for the new special figure 2 variable display game is started.

In the normal game state ST1, the special figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are changed to the special figure variation in the normal game state ST1 by the special figure effect and the special figure effect as described above. It can be positioned that the rescue is performed when the display game has a lost result, and amusement of the game can be improved by providing a new game property. Especially, the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variable display game and the general figure effect corresponding to the special figure variable display game can be displayed at the same time, so that these effects can be performed in cooperation with each other to improve the interest of the game. You can

Based on the above, a special symbol variable display game that variably displays special symbols based on the satisfaction of the start condition is executed, and when the result of the special symbol variable display game is a special result, a game value is given to the player. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special game state, the game ball can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be won, and a normal symbol based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The universal figure variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) for executing the universal figure variation display game that displays the variable figure and the ordinary variation winning device 37 when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a specific result. Ordinary fluctuation winning device control means for converting the state to the open state (game control device 1
00), a general figure fluctuation pattern selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a general figure fluctuation pattern of the general figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure fluctuation selected by the general figure fluctuation pattern selection means in the general figure fluctuation display game. A production control means for executing a general-purpose production that is a production corresponding to a pattern (
The production control device 300), and the general figure variation pattern selection means selects one from a plurality of predetermined variation times as the variation time of the general figure variation display game,
When the specific result is obtained, it is configured to select only the longest fluctuation time of the plurality of fluctuation times, and the effect control means, as a general effect, from the beginning of the common effect in the series of common effects. This means that the effect up to the time point corresponding to the variation time selected by the universal figure variation pattern selection means is executed.

Therefore, the effect control means may select a portion to be used according to the variation time from a series of common effects as an effect, and thus can suppress an increase in the amount of data to be stored. That is, common effect data can be used even for games with different fluctuation times, an increase in data amount can be suppressed, and a control load can be reduced. In addition, since the same effect display can be performed even in the variable display games having different variable times, the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the general-purpose drawing production gradually progresses and the production can be easily grasped, the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by making it easy to understand the special figure effect, it is possible to prevent missing the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure change display game that is of great interest to the player.

Further, the display device 41 controlled by the effect control means and capable of displaying the effect of the game is provided, and the effect control means, on the display device 41, the special figure effect which is an effect corresponding to the special figure variable display game,
It is possible to display the general figure effect and the special figure effect at the same time, and an area for displaying the special figure effect (special figure change display game display section 82) is provided on both sides of the area for displaying the special figure effect (special figure change display game display section 81). It will be arranged. Therefore, the left and right public figure fluctuation display game display units 82 appear to be divided by the special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81, and the left and right public figure fluctuation display game display units 82 are integrated as a general picture. It becomes possible to see that the variable display game is displayed. Further, at a glance, it is possible to grasp the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variable display game and the general figure effect corresponding to the general figure variable display game.

In addition, based on the starting winning opening 36 forming the starting winning area and the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening,
Starting memory means for storing the right to execute the special figure variation display game as a starting memory and storing a predetermined number as an upper limit (
The game control device 100), the special figure variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) that executes the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means, and the passage of the game ball can be detected. Based on the universal figure starting area (universal figure starting gate 34) and the detection of the game ball in the universal figure starting area, the universal figure starting that stores the right to execute the universal figure changing display game as the regular figure starting memory up to a predetermined number And a storage unit (game control device 100), and the general figure variation display game execution control unit is configured to execute the general figure variation display game based on the general figure starting memory, and is started immediately below the general figure starting area. The winning opening 36 is provided so that the starting memory can be generated immediately after the universal figure starting memory is generated. Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances that the special figure variation display game and the ordinary figure variation display game are simultaneously executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, the special figure variation display game display section 81 and the general figure variation display game display section 82 are displayed side by side, so that the special figure variation display game and the general figure variation display game are executed at the same time, thereby producing the effect. The interest can be improved.

Further, the common effect executed when the shortest fluctuation time is selected from among a plurality of predetermined fluctuation times is the same effect as the effect executed when the general figure fluctuation display game is not executed. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the general figure variation display game has been played, and it is possible to prevent the special figure effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player from being overlooked. ..

When the special figure variation display game is not executed and only the general figure variation display game is executed, it may be notified that the general figure variation display game is executed. Since the general-purpose guest waiting effect and the common effect are similar effects, the player may not notice that the general figure variation display game is being executed, but by notifying the player, It is possible to recognize that the general-purpose variable display game is being executed.

Further, when the special figure variation display game is not executed and only the special figure variation display game is executed, the effect display corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed on the general figure variation display game display section 82. You can

In addition, the effect in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display in the common effect in the general drawing effect is stored in advance as a series of images in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display, and this series of images is displayed from the beginning. You may do it. If it is stored in advance as a series of images, only the images need be stored, so that the storage capacity can be further reduced and the control load can be reduced.

However, in the case of a series of images in this way, when the general-purpose variable display game ends and the general-purpose effect ends by the fourth stage of the common effect and the next effect starts, the range of the map display and the pointer 88
May appear to fly. For this reason, the map display range and the movement route of the pointer 88 may be independent of the stage of the common effect. By doing this, even if the universal figure changing display game ends and the general figure effect ends by the fourth stage of the common effect, and the next effect is started, the map display range and the position of the pointer 88 remain unchanged. It will be continued, and it will be possible to create a production without any discomfort.

As a method of making the range of map display and the moving route of the pointer 88 independent of the stage of progress of the common presentation, it is considered that the range of map display and the moving route of the pointer 88 can be arbitrarily set. In addition, an image in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display is prepared as a series of images sufficiently longer than the maximum time (about 8 seconds) used in one common presentation, and the image is constantly advanced. At the same time, it is conceivable to use the video at the time of execution of the universal figure production.

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

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

10 Amusement machine 34 Universal figure start gate (General figure start area)
36 Start prize hole (start prize area)
37 Ordinary Variable Winning Device (Starting Winning Area)
81 special figure fluctuation display game display section 82 general figure fluctuation display game display section 100 game control device (starting storage means, special figure fluctuation display game execution control means, general figure fluctuation display game execution control means, normal fluctuation winning device control means, (Public figure fluctuation pattern selection means, universal figure start storage means)
300 production control device (production control means)

Claims (4)

Execute a special figure variable display game that changes the display of special symbols based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and if the result of the special figure variable display game is a special result, give the player a special gaming state with a game value. In gaming machines that can be generated,
A normal variable winning device that can be converted into a closed state where the game ball can not win and an open state where the game ball can win
A universal figure variable display game execution control means for executing a universal figure variable display game in which a normal symbol is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An ordinary variation winning device control means for converting the ordinary variation winning device to the open state when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a specific result,
Public figure fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a general figure fluctuation pattern of the general figure fluctuation display game,
And a production control means for executing a public figure production which is an production corresponding to the public figure variation pattern selected by the public figure variation pattern selection means in the public figure variation display game,
The general pattern variation pattern selection means,
As the variation time of the general figure variation display game, one is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation times,
When the specific result is obtained, it is configured to select only the longest fluctuation time of the plurality of fluctuation times,
The effect control means,
A game machine characterized in that, as the general-use production, a production is executed from the beginning of the common production among a series of common productions to a time point corresponding to the variation time selected by the general-use variation pattern selection means. A display device that is controlled by the effect control means and can display the effect of the game,
The effect control means,
On the display device, it is possible to simultaneously display a special figure effect which is an effect corresponding to the special figure change display game and the ordinary figure effect, and the ordinary figure effect is provided on both sides of an area for displaying the special figure effect. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein an area for displaying is provided. Starting prize hole that forms the starting prize area,
Based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, the starting storage means for storing the execution right of the special figure variable display game as a starting memory up to a predetermined number,
Special figure variation display game execution control means for executing the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory stored in the starting storage means,
A universal figure starting area that can detect the passage of a game ball,
A general figure starting storage means for storing the right to execute the general figure changing display game as a general figure starting memory up to a predetermined number based on the detection of a game ball in the general figure starting area;
The universal figure variation display game execution control means,
It is configured to execute the general-purpose figure variable display game based on the general-purpose figure starting memory,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the starting winning opening is provided immediately below the universal figure starting area, and the starting memory can be generated immediately after the ordinary figure starting memory is generated. The common effect executed when the shortest fluctuation time is selected from among the plurality of predetermined fluctuation times is the same effect as the effect executed when the general figure fluctuation display game is not executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

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