JP2020120799A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance an interest of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine which executes a game on the basis that a prescribed condition is satisfied and generates a state advantageous to a player when a result of the game becomes a special result, there are provided: performance control means (a performance control device 300) controlling a performance of a game; a movable performance device (a board performance device 44) executing a performance of a game by being controlled by the performance control means and causing the movable member to operate; and speakers 19a, 19b which are controlled by the performance control means and emit sounds. The performance control means can perform control so as to emit an operation related sound related to an operation of the movable performance device and a performance sound related from the speakers 19a, 19b, can execute a volume lowering performance that lowers a volume of the performance sound or produces a mute state during a prescribed period, and can cause the volume of the operation related sound not to lower in the volume lowering performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 48

Description

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

A pachinko machine is known as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (patterns, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the fact that the game ball is won at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Is performed in a variable display game, and a special game state advantageous for the player is generated based on the result of the variable display game being a special result. In addition, in the variable display game, various effects are performed to increase the expectation that a special result will be derived (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-144020, A

However, when a plurality of types of effects are executed in duplicate, the content of each effect becomes difficult to understand, and it has not been possible to sufficiently enhance the enjoyment of the game. An object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the result of the game is a special result, generates a state advantageous to the player.
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
A movable production device that produces a game by operating the movable member under the control of the production control means,
A speaker which emits sound under the control of the effect control means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to control, from the speaker, a motion-related sound related to a motion of the movable performance device and a performance sound,
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a volume reduction effect that reduces or mute the volume of the effect sound for a predetermined period, and it is possible not to reduce the volume of the operation-related sound in the volume reduction effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram showing 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 flow chart explaining output processing. It is a flowchart explaining a payout command transmission process. It is a flow chart explaining winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing. It is a flow chart explaining probability setting value change processing. It is a flow chart explaining probability set value confirmation 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 flowchart explaining a special process starting port switch common processing. It is a flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judgment processing. 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 big hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit determination 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 flowchart for explaining the universal figure 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 processing during ordinary drawing. 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 a figure explaining the example of a display on a display. It is a figure explaining an example of a specific effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of a specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific production. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of specific production. It is a figure explaining an example of the specific aspect execution mode in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the production in a 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the production in a 3rd modification.

<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 that covers the front surface of 0 is attached.

Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs, etc. 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, LED, etc. (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 provided below the front frame 12 as well. When an abnormality occurs, the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b inform the user of the abnormality by sound. It should be noted that a lamp for notifying the dispensing abnormality 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 (for supplying 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 handle 24 of the ball-striking launcher are provided. Further, on the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21, there is provided an effect button 25 having an effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
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.

Further, 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 ejection button that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. Balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card
Etc. are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation handle 24 to cause the ball launching device to direct the gaming balls supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire. 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 is displayed. 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. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device 41 in the substantially center is arranged. Display device 41
Is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 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 ball from jumping in from the peripheral game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) 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), information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variation 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, 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 on the display screen.
Further, on the left part and the right part of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 is provided, which is a movable effect device for effecting a game including a special figure variation display game by operating movable effect members. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

Further, in the lower left part of the center case 40, a 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 variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation 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. Furthermore, 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 units, and the second special figure variable display game which is the two light emitting units 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 lit 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 starting memory (special figure 1 hold) and the second starting 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 utilize 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. ..

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

Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) for providing a starting condition of 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. 3).

Further, directly below the starting winning opening 36, a normal variation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) for providing a start condition of the second special figure variation display game is provided.
The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow into the movable member 37b by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side.
It normally holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the universal electric prize solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device is used to open the game ball easily into the regular variation winning device 37. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be allowed to win even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the player may win the prize rather than the open state.
Further, below the normal variation winning device 37, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided.

Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32 and on the right side of the starting winning opening 36, a special variation that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning device (large winning opening) 38 is arranged.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening/closing door 38c that can be opened by pivoting the upper end side in the direction of falling toward the front side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. From the state where the special winning opening is closed (the blocking state which is disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (
It is converted to a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variation winning device 38, for example,
Open/close door 38c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device
Equipped with a special winning opening that can be opened and closed by a special winning state or a small hitting game state, by converting the big winning opening from the closed state to the open state, it is easy for the game balls to flow into the big winning opening. Then, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. .. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two special winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening is detected by any of the special winning opening switches 38a. By thus providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

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 can aim the winning at the starting winning opening 36 by adjusting the launching force to shoot the game ball to the left game area (so-called left hit), and shoot the game ball to the right game area (so-called). By hitting the right side, the universal figure starting gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 3
It is possible to aim for a prize to be paid to the No. 7 or the special variable winning device 38.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is arranged at a position corresponding to the right game area, and is fired to the right game area. The played game sphere is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. Since the material of at least the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows the game spheres passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside, the player etc. A game ball that passes through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball that flows down the right-side game area) can be visually recognized from the front of the flow path forming member 42 through the flow path forming member 42. ..

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. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game which is triggered by winning and various information.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure variation display unit (special figure 1 indicator) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure variation display game including a 7-segment type display (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 gaming state display section (second gaming state indicator, time saving state informing section) 58 that lights up to inform the occurrence of a time saving state, a probability state of big hit when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state. A third game state display section (third game state display unit, probability state display section) 59 for displaying that
Round display unit 6 that displays 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)
0 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 at the center 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 addition, 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 display 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. In addition, the universal figure holding indicator 56 displays the number of starting memories (=holding number) of the universal figure starting gate 34, which is a fluctuation 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) out of 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, and 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 (ordinary 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-handling notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and turns off the lamp when the gaming state is more advantageous to the player when left-handed than right-handed (normally). When 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 the time saving condition occurs (when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated), turn on the lamp.

The third gaming state display section (probability state display section) 59 is composed of an LED lamp and the like, and the gaming machine 1
When the probability state of the big hit is low when the power of 0 is turned on (normal probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the probability state of the big hit is high probability state (probability change state) Turns the lamp on.

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. 3 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, 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 includes a CPU unit 110 having the same, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

The CPU section 110 is a game microcomputer (called an 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 reference clock of 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 a DC voltage of 32V DC 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 during a power failure. Backup power supply unit 420 to supply
The control signal generator 430 has a power failure monitoring circuit, and generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal for notifying 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 to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing 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 serves as a backup storage means capable of holding the stored data even when the power is off. When the power is restored, the control can be restarted based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430, for example, monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects a power failure occurrence when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. 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. The power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, judgment 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 during 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.), the variation before reaching 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.

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. A game state in which the game state is advantageous to the player when it becomes a special result mode (special game state)
In the gaming machine 10 that becomes, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not been 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 state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display areas while maintaining the state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to 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 condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variable display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variable 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 variable display area on the left and right, the condition that satisfies the special result mode (for example, The state where 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 the left, the middle, and the right (for example, the same Status that has become identification information,
However, the special result mode may be excluded), and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this reach state.

Then, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the normal effect (N reach), the special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as the 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 is generated is a state in which there is a high possibility of a big hit, as compared with the case where the reach state is not generated.

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. Further, 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 a random pattern for determining the reach of various reach or variation display games 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 causes the game result (hit (
(Big hit or small hit) or out), probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state (time saving) Based on the operation state), the number of starting memories, etc., one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. Where the CPU
111A constitutes a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

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

In the input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111, a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the universal starting gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is negative such as 7V. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I/F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or the proximity switch is illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut to float. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the occurrence of, and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The proximity I/F1
Among the outputs of 21, the detection signals of the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

Further, 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. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the like are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

Furthermore, the third input port 124 is a set value change function that serves as a detection unit that detects an operation in the operation unit for selecting from a plurality of probability set values to which a probability value that gives a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned. Signals from the switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 are input.

The setting key switch 152 detects the operation of the setting key operation unit that is the first operation unit of the operation units. The setting key operation unit is provided with a keyhole into which the setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor capable of detecting that it has been turned to the second position, and it is turned on when it is turned to the second position and is not turned to the second position. If there is, it is turned off.

The set value change switch 151 detects an operation of a set value change button that is a second operation unit of the operation units. The set value change button is a push-type button, and the set value change switch 151 is turned on when the set value change button is pressed,
If it is not pressed, it is turned off.

By operating these operation parts, you can select the probability setting value to which the probability value that will be a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value can be played in the game. It is being used. Here, six probability setting values, setting 1 to setting 6, are prepared. The probability value assigned to each probability setting value is 1/320 in setting 1, 1/310 in setting 2, 1/300 in setting 3, 1/290 in setting 4, 1/28 in setting 5.
The value is 0 and 1/270 in setting 6. This probability value is the probability value in the normal probability state,
The probability value in the high probability state is 10 times the probability value in the normal probability state.

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

In addition, when the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operating unit turned to the second position with the front frame 12 closed, or when the setting key of the setting key operating unit is turned on after turning on the power of the gaming machine. When turned to the second position, the currently selected probability setting value is the probability setting value display device 153.
The probability setting value confirmation mode is displayed, but the probability setting value cannot be changed.

The probability setting value display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and the probability setting value is
It is designed to display with the number 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode can be used as long as the probability setting value can be recognized. Further, other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or the probability setting value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or more LEDs. Further, the probability setting value display device 153 may not be provided, and the probability setting value information may be displayed using the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and accessory ratio.
In this case, while operating the probability setting value (probability setting value change state, probability setting value confirmation mode, etc.), the probability setting value information is displayed, and otherwise the calculated base value and character ratio Give priority to the display.

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

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

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

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 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), 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 detecting that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full)), touch switch signal (input to the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24) Based signal), an out ball detection switch signal (a signal based on detection by an out switch that detects all the game balls that have been shot in the game area 32 and finished playing), and the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Is provided with a first input port 122.

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 is 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-shooting test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is input to the ports 122, 123,
Not supplied to 124. The data set in the ports 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 performed 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 detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starting port switch, output from the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the test-shooting test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken in by the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, the 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 selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variable winning device 38 (a special winning opening solenoid) 38b and a movable member 37 of the normal variable winning device 37.
Second for outputting the opening/closing data of the solenoid (normal solenoid) 37c for opening b
An output port 134 is provided. The second output port 134 also outputs the display data of the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and accessory ratio.

Also, 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. ON/OFF of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected
A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting off data.

Further, 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, so as to display information about the gaming machine 10. 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 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 displaying the selected probability setting value.

In addition, the output unit 130 receives a opening/closing data signal of the special winning opening solenoid 38b or the universal solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134 to generate and output a solenoid drive signal, which is a first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The second driver 1 for outputting the ON/OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135
38b, a third driver 138c that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the fourth output port 136, and is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e that receives display data output from the second output port 134 and causes the status display device 160 to display the data are provided. ..

To the first driver 138a, DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as the power supply voltage in order to drive the 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. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line according to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic driving method is performed by causing a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V and drawing out a current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs selected in sequence 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 DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, 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 photo coupler 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, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
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 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , A sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b
Equipped with.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores 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 for a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of the solenoid, 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 parallel, 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 synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
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 sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 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.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I/F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) To receive. 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.

Further, in the effect control device 300, a board decoration LED control circuit for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 and the sub information display device 90 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 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 that drive and control the lamps, motors, solenoids, etc., include an address/data bus 340.
It is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via. It should be noted that the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 are provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effecting), and the moving effecting member that operates causes an effect of a game including a special figure variation display game. A frame effect device that constitutes the device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device may be provided.

Further, 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. To detect the ON/OFF state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311;
A switch input circuit 336 for detecting the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 configured as described above.
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 DC voltage of a desired level to the electronic parts controlled by the 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. In addition, 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 each part 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. , The winning prize 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning device 38, or it flows into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. And general winning a prize mouth 35
When a game ball is won in the starting winning port 36, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning device 38, the number of award balls according to the type of the winning port is controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3). From the payout unit, the glass plate 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

Inside the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) 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 determination of hit (random number value for determination) 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 general figure starting memory and the general figure variable display game can be started, that is, the general figure variable display game is not being executed, the general figure variable display game hits and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If the hit state is not the hit state, the hit judgment random number value stored in the most commonly stored figure start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit/miss of the figure change display game. 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 predetermines 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) corresponding 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.

When the result of the universal figure fluctuation display game is a hit, the lighting pattern that is one of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol that forms a special result mode on the universal figure display 53 according to the type of hit While displaying the stop, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to perform the control of opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the general-picture variation display game is off, control is performed to display a lighting pattern on the public-picture display 53, which is 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 start memory which is the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning in the start 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 ordinary variable 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 variation pattern random value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively, and the extracted random numbers. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first starting memory or the second starting memory. The number of stored starting memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 of the collective display device 50, and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40 the decorative special figure start memory. 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 set in accordance with the probability setting value, and the processing of determining the hit of the special figure variable display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed.

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

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. Further, the sub game display unit of the sub information display device 90 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game in which the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit is changed corresponding to the special figure variable display game. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on a control signal from the game control device 100, setting of 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 or the like).

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 variation display area, the right variation display area, and the middle variation display area, and stopped in each of the left variation display area, the right variation display area, and the middle variation 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 for the purpose of improving the interest.

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

In the process of generating a special game state or a small hit game state, C of the game control device 100
The PU 111A controls, for example, by opening the opening/closing door 38c of the special variation winning device 38 with the special winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening. Then, until a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is won in the special winning opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening, the special winning opening is achieved. 1 to open
It is set as a round, and control (cycle game) for continuing (repeating) this for a predetermined number of rounds is performed. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a special winning opening opening/closing control unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result appearance becomes the special result appearance. 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 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high-probability state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high-probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal probability state. In addition, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation game. Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, after the special game state is finished, as a game state is a time saving state (specific game state, general figure high probability state, second operation state).
Can occur. In this short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the universal figure variation display game (general figure probability) is a high probability (general figure high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (general figure low probability state). Is possible. 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. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in this embodiment, the universal figure probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.
That is, the operation state of the normal 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. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the figure change display game (the figure change time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the figure stop time for displaying the result of the figure change display game is, for example, 6
When it becomes 00 msec and the ordinary figure variation display game is a hit result and the ordinary variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (universal opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500).
msec x 1 time), 2nd hit stop symbol opening time (normal electric opening time) and number of times of opening (eg 17
00msec×2 times), 3rd hit stop symbol opening time (normal electric opening time) and number of times of opening (eg,
1700 msec×3 times) can be set.

In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular electricity open, and the universal electricity open time are appropriately set so that the general figure variation display game and the ordinary variation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the 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, 1604 msec. 704 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 the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1
352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times of normal electric power open) is set to the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to one hit result of the universal figure variation display game.
It is possible to set the second number of times of opening more than that (for example, four times). 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 prize winning device 37 is opened by changing one or more of the universal figure variation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication open, the universal communication open time, and the universal figure probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer 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 high-probability state and the time saving state can occur independently of each other, both of them can occur at the same time, or only one of them can occur.

The special display 1 display unit 51 and the special display 2 display unit 52 may be separate display units or the same display unit, but each special display variation display so that they are not executed independently or at the same time. 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 variable display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, and the special figure variation 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 (prioritized). 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.

Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 36 in the start winning port 36 is
a, a starting opening 2 switch 37a, a gate switch 34a, a winning opening switch 35a, a large winning opening switch 38a, and an out switch for detecting all game balls that have been launched into the game area 32 A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. There is. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 or the like is a micro switch having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

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. 5 and 6 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 which is performed in 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. 5 and FIG. 6, first, the process of inhibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register etc. when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, the 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. Then, 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 3 (third input port 124) 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 (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, 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 using a storage area (a RAM area or a register or the like that is not the target of validity determination) that is not the target of validity determination (checksum calculation) of RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and thus it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

The third input port 124 has a set value changing switch 151 and a setting key switch 1
A signal from the switch 52 and a signal from the main frame opening detection switch are input, and by reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, the set value change switch 151 at power-on Also, the state of the setting key switch 152 and the open state of the front frame 12 (main frame) can be grasped. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes an opening/closing detection means capable of detecting the open/closed state of the front frame 12. As described above, the front frame 12 is opened,
When the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed is set. When the power is turned on with the setting value change button pressed down without setting the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position, RA
The M111C is cleared (initialized). Since the setting key operation unit and the set value change button cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened, the front frame 12
Is required to be released.

By reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, it is possible to reliably detect the operation of the set value change button. That is, if the state of the set value change switch 151 is read after the lapse of the waiting time, it is necessary to continue to operate the set value changing button from the time when the power is turned on to the lapse of the waiting time. However, by reading the state before the start of the waiting time, it is not necessary to perform such a troublesome operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization operation performed at power-on cannot be accepted.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and the process of monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) are 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) to determine 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 whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine waits until the power 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, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the power failure due to noise or the like, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a malfunction at power-on. ..

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring occurrence of power failure in 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 defect 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 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 waiting time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the timer value is 0 (step S
12; Y), that is, when the waiting time is over, access to the read/write memory (RWM) such as RAM and EEPROM is permitted (step S13), and off data is output (output to all output ports). Is set) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port that is installed in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is judged 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 the value is 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). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a legitimacy determination unit that determines whether the information stored in the storage unit is valid when the power is turned on. If the checksums match (step S19; Y), the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S20), and it is determined whether the probability setting value change state is set (step S2).
1). When the probability setting value changing state is set, it is possible to determine because the probability setting value changing flag is set.

If it is in the probability setting value changing state (step S21; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and the process of initializing the RAM and the probability setting value changing state in which the probability setting value can be changed are performed. Note that it is determined here that the probability setting value is being changed when the power is shut off and the RAM data is normally backed up while the probability setting value is being changed. In this case, the probability setting value is again set. The value is changed. If the probability setting value change state is not set (step S21; N), the state of the previously read third input port 124 is changed to the body frame (
It is determined whether the front frame 12) is in the open state (step S22).

In the storage area of the RAM 111C, a probability setting value area, an initial value random number area, a variation pattern random area, a game control area, and a status display area are set in order from the beginning. In the area for probability setting values, a probability setting value area for storing information on the currently set probability setting value and a work area for temporarily storing various information in the process of changing or confirming the probability setting value are set. To be done. This work area includes a work probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value changing state, and an area for storing various flags. In the area for initial value random numbers, big hit symbol initial value random numbers, small hit symbol initial value random numbers, hit initial value random numbers, and hit symbol initial value random numbers that are updated at any time are stored. Further, the variable pattern random numbers 1 to 3 which are updated at any time are stored in the variable pattern random number area. In the game control area, a work area in which information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored and a stack area are set. In addition, a work area for storing information necessary for displaying a base value, a character ratio, etc., and a stack area are set in the work area for status display.

The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been shot in the game area 32 and finished playing, and the number of payouts based on winning in the prize area. The information required to display the base value includes, for example, information regarding the number of game balls detected by the out switch and information regarding the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the ratio of the accessory character is in the big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending) out of the total number of award balls (total number of award balls) obtained by winning the prize hole from turning on the game 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 prize in (excluding inside) (so-called continuous character ratio), and the information necessary to display the character ratio. The information 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 count by role goods).

The RAM clear start address 2 is the start address of the area for the initial value random number, and by performing the process of clearing the RAM with this address set, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the The area for game control will be cleared. The area for the initial value random number and the area for the variable pattern random number may not be included in the clear target. Further, a RAM clear start address 1 which will be described later is a start address of the area for the probability setting value, and the RAM is cleared while this address is set, whereby the area for the probability setting value and the initial value random number are set. The area for use, the area for changing pattern random numbers, and the area for game control (work area and stack area) will be cleared. Further, a RAM clear top address 3 which will be described later is the top address of the area for game control, and RA is set with this address set.
By performing the process of clearing M, the area for game control will be cleared.

The status display area is initialized if it is abnormal by judging the validity in the status display edit output processing in the timer interrupt processing described later, but the backed up information is not normal. In the process of clearing the RAM with the RAM clear start address 1 set in this case, the state display area may be initialized. That is, in the process of clearing the RAM when the RAM clear start address 1 is set, all areas of the RAM 111C may be initialized.

In the checksum calculation processing of step S18 and step S57 described later, the checksum is calculated only for the work area for game control. One or more of the probability setting value area, the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, the game control area, and the status display area may be targeted. When targeting multiple areas, the checksum of each area may be calculated individually and the correctness may be determined individually, or the checksums of the areas may be summed to determine the correctness. You may make it judge collectively.

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

If the set value change switch is not in the ON state (step S24; N), step S30
Move to and perform the processing when the power is restored normally. If the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S24; Y), the process proceeds to step S41 to initialize the initial value random number area, the variable pattern random number area, and the game control RAM area. Perform processing. That is, the set value change switch 151 also has a function as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 stores data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Forms an initialization means for initializing.

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

First, the RAM clear top address 1 is set (step S25), and the previously read third address is set.
From the state of the input port 124, it is determined whether the body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state (step S26). If the body frame is in the open state (step S26; Y), it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 previously read whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S27). If the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S27; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and the process of initializing the RAM and the process of changing the probability setting value to the probability setting value changing state are performed. As will be described later, the RAM is initialized in steps S35 and S36. In this case, the RAM clear start address 1 is set, so that the area for the probability setting value and the random value for the initial value are set. The area, the variation pattern random number area, and the game control area (work area and stack area) are cleared and the initial values are saved. The area for displaying the status may be initialized here.

If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S27; N) or the main frame is not in the open state (step S26; N), the command (specific information) of the setting change instruction is given to the effect control board (effect control device). 300) (step S28), RAM access is prohibited (step S29), control is stopped, and power supply to the gaming machine is awaited. Performance control device 30
At 0, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, and the speaker 19a are received based on the reception of the command of the setting change instruction. , 19b to output a sound or the like to notify that the probability setting value should be changed. This notification is continued until the power of the gaming machine is shut off.

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

Although the notification is made by transmitting the setting change instruction command to the effect control device 300 in step S28, the game control device 100 may make the notification. For example, the notification may be performed on the collective display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100, and the display which is not used as the identification information is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. Alternatively, a display may be provided to notify the abnormality.

In step S30 of FIG. 6 as a process when the power is restored normally, the initial value when the power is restored is saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area 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 has not been finalized. Indefinite. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not fixed. Then, the area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state (step S31).

Here, if the probability of the special figure is not high (step S31; N), steps S32 and S3.
Skip 3 and move to step S34. When the probability of the special figure is high (step S31; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S32), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is set. The ON (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S33).

And the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S34), and step S45. Go to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S34, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command, the probability information command, the probability setting value information that is the information of the selected probability setting value, and the screen designation. A plurality of commands such as a command (for example, a customer waiting demo command when in the customer waiting state, a restoration screen command in other cases) is transmitted. 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 particular, by transmitting the probability setting value information that is the information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability setting value is performed, and the effect of the game is changed according to the probability setting value. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value, such as changing the selection probability.

The screen designation command transmits a command according to the restarted game state. When restarting the special figure variation display game interrupted by the power shutdown accompanying the restart of the 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 shutdown with the restart of the control, the special game state restart command is transmitted as the screen designation command.

Further, in step S35 of FIG. 6, the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 as the processing of initializing the RAM and the processing of changing the probability setting value to the probability setting value changing state (step S35).
35), the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S36).
Here, when the backed up information is normal and the process shifts from step S21 or S23, since the RAM clear start address 2 is set, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the game control The RAM area (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. That is, the probability setting value area and the status display area are not initialized. However, it is not necessary to clear the area for initial value random numbers and the area for fluctuation pattern random numbers.

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

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

After that, the probability setting value changing flag is set as a process for changing the probability setting value to the probability setting value changing state (step S37). As a result, the probability set value is changed. Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S38). As a result, it becomes possible to display information on the probability setting value currently set on the probability setting value display device 153.

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

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

Then, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S45. In the case of this embodiment, in step S44,
Model designation command, special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command, probability information command,
Probability setting value information which is information on the selected probability setting value, RAM initialization command (to display a customer waiting demo screen and to notify the RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) Multiple commands). Also, 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 particular, by transmitting the probability setting value information that is the information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability setting value is performed, and the effect of the game is changed according to the probability setting value. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value, such as changing the selection probability.

In step S45, a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator)
Perform the process 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 S45, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S46). Specifically, the CPU 111 sets a code (specified value) for 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. A 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. Further, the user may set it arbitrarily.

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 winning 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 (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 S47), the interruption is permitted (step S48).
Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every 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 S49) 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 becomes 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 is 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 a model without a small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a gaming machine in which there is no random number for the initial value of the winning symbol.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated 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. It 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 updated by a counter method by +1 or -1, or may be a random update by which all values within the range appear in a scattered manner 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 S49, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and the data bus and checked (for example, twice)
Is set (step S50), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S5).
1). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S51; N), the initial value random number updating process (
Return to step S49). 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 S48) before the initial value random number updating process (step S49), 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 S49 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 updating process from being executed, when performing the initial value random number updating 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.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52).
.. Then, if the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal does not continue for the number of checks (step S5)
2; N) returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51). Further, if the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, a process of temporarily interrupting (step S53).
), a process of outputting off data to all output ports (step S54) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S55
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S56).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S57) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S58), the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step S59), it waits 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 when re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to 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 standby time for waiting the start of the slave control device (game control device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring 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 (setting value change button, setting key operation unit) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization unit (game) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. The control device 100) and the operation state of the initialization means are read before the start of the waiting time.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to permit access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

In the above main process, after performing the process of step S28, the process of step S26 is performed.
The process returns to step S26 to S2 until the setting key switch is turned on.
The process of 8 may be repeated. That is, the game control may be stopped to wait until the setting key switch is turned on. In this case, in steps S26 and S27, the determination is made based on the current state of the third input port 124 instead of the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6. Further, step S2
When the state of repeatedly performing the processing of 6 to S28 continues for a certain period of time, step S2
You may make it shift to 9 and wait for the power supply cutoff.

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

Alternatively, the setting key switch may not be provided, and the probability setting value change state may be set only when the setting value change switch is in the ON state. That is, steps S22 and S
If the set value change switch is in the ON state in step S24 without performing the process of 23 (step S24; Y), the process may proceed to step S35 of FIG. In this case, the processing of steps S41 to S44 in FIG. 6 for initializing the initial value random number area, the variable pattern random number area, and the game control area is not performed, but the setting is changed in the probability setting value changing state. It is possible to initialize only the area for initial value random numbers, the area for random pattern random numbers, and the area for game control by ending without setting or setting the same probability setting value and ending. If the setting value change switch is switched to the probability setting value change state only on condition that the switch is in the ON state in this manner, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko gaming machine can be used.

From the above, when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, a game machine that can generate a special game state that gives a game value to a player The control unit (game control device 100) for controlling, and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned, the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152),
A setting means (game control device 100) that allows selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)), and the control means stores the stored contents even in a power-off state. A storage unit (RAM 111C) that can be held and a validity determination unit that determines whether the information stored in the storage unit when the power is turned on is valid (game control device 10)
0) and an initialization means (game control device 100) capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit for selecting the probability setting value, and stored in the storage means by the validity determination means. If it is determined that the stored information is not valid, the notification that prompts the selection of the probability setting value is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state. Also, R
By the initialization of the AM111C, the probability setting value information set in the game store is also lost and the initial value is set, but by informing the selection of the probability setting value, the game is initialized. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value that is not intended by the store from being left set.

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

Further, the control means stops the control of the game and waits for the selection of the probability setting value when the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value which is not intended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means, the game control means, When the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid, the specific information is transmitted to the effect control means to stop the control of the game, and the effect control means determines the specific information. This means that the notification for prompting the selection of the probability setting value is performed based on the reception of the. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value which is not intended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

Further, when the specific information is received, the effect control means is configured to continue the notification prompting the selection of the probability setting value until the power is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the probability setting value which is not intended by the game store from being set by the initialization.

In addition, a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine that can generate a special game state that gives a player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability setting values to which the probability values used for the lottery of the game are assigned are the first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value). Setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a change button (setting value change switch 151)), and the control means,
A storage unit (RAM111C) capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is off is provided, and when the first operation unit and the second operation unit are not operated when the power is turned on, based on the information stored and held in the storage unit. When the first operating unit is restored and the power is turned on, the probability setting value can be changed by the setting means when the first operating unit is operated, and only the second operating unit is operated when the power is turned on. If so, it means that the storage means is initialized. Therefore, the work of changing the probability setting value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency at the game shop can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation section more than necessary, the cost for manufacturing the gaming machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation section can be reduced.

Further, the setting means can change the probability setting value by operating the second operation unit in the changeable state. Therefore, it is possible to perform the operation of selecting the probability setting value and the operation of selecting the initialization using the same operation unit, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency in the game store. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation section more than necessary, the cost for manufacturing the gaming machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation section can be reduced.

Further, the control means is provided with a validity determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on, and the validity determination means stores it in the storage means. When it is determined that the stored information is not valid and the first operation unit is not operated, the notification that prompts the initialization of the storage unit is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state.

Further, the control means is configured to change the probability setting value by the setting means to a changeable state and to initialize the storage means when the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. If the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid and the first operation section is not operated, the first operation section is operated. This means that a notification prompting the power to be turned on is given. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the return to the normal state.

In addition, a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine that can generate a special game state that gives a player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change). It is necessary for the control of the game by the setting means (game control device 100) that allows selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the switch 151)) and the control means that includes information on the probability setting values selected by the setting means. Storage means capable of storing information (RAM 11
1C), and the control means is adapted to initialize the storage means when the power of the gaming machine is turned on while a predetermined operation portion of the plurality of operation portions is operated. .. Therefore, the work of changing the probability setting value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency at the game shop can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide an operation section more than necessary, the cost for manufacturing the gaming machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation section can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is
The periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is the CPU 1
It is started by being input to 11A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

When 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, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing 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. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (special winning opening solenoid 38b, universal electric solenoid 37c) 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 launch permission state as seen from the game control device, and the second signal indicating the launch permission state 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, random number update processing 1 (step S10) for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number that is the target of the initial value random number update process.
5), random number update processing 2 (step S106) for updating the random number of the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 is performed. After that, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the universal gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 3
5a, a special winning opening switch/state monitoring process for monitoring whether or not a normal signal is inputted from the special winning opening switch 38a and for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) (step) S107) is performed.

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

If it is not the probability set value confirmation mode (step S110; N), as a process relating to the progress of the game, a payout command transmission process (step S111) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, Special figure game processing (step S112) that performs processing relating to the figure variation display game, and general figure game processing (step S113) that performs processing relating to the figure variation display game are performed. On the other hand, when the probability setting value is changed (step S
109; Y) or in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110; Y), the process shifts to step S114 without performing the above-mentioned processing relating to the game. That is, in the probability set value changing state and the probability set value confirmation mode, the game cannot be progressed.

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

Next, the segment LED edit processing (step S114) for driving the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variation display game and various information regarding the game so as to display desired contents, the magnetic sensor 61. Magnet irregularity monitoring processing (step S115) for checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and panel radio irregularity for performing the processing for checking the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality Monitoring process (step S1
16) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S117) of setting signals to be output to various external devices is set in the output buffer, 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 S118), and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in this 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 register bank 0) At this time (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. Note that, depending on the CPU used, there is also a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt prohibited state and a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

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

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

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

Subsequently, various output data of external information are combined (step S149), and the combined data (
For example, the data of "big hit signal 1", the data of "big hit signal 2", the data of "big hit signal 3", the data of "big hit signal 4", the data of "symbol confirmation frequency signal", the data of "starting mouth signal" , "Main prize ball signal data" and the output data of the launch permission are combined (step S1).
50), the combined data is output to the output port 137 for outputting external information/launch permission signal (step S151).

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

When the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153; Y),
The probability setting value display data is loaded from the probability setting value display data area (step S154),
The display data is output to the output port 134 for displaying the probability set value (step S155). As a result, the probability setting value display device 153 displays the probability setting value. On the other hand, if the probability setting value display permission flag is not set (step S153; N), the display data is output to the output port 134 for displaying the probability setting value (step S155). In this case, the off output data set in step S152 is set, and the probability setting value display device 15
Nothing is displayed in 3.

Next, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. Yes (step S156). After that, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S157).

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

Next, the test signal output data having the probability setting value is loaded (step S161). Here, the probability setting value display data is loaded as the test signal output data from the probability setting value display data area. That is, the data for display of the probability set value display device 153 is used as it is for the information on the probability set value of the test signal to the test shooting device. This simplifies the process and allows the output of accurate information without changing the probability setting value information. Of course, the display data may be converted into value information and output.

Then, it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S162), and if it is not in the on state (step S162; N), the process proceeds to step S184. If it is in the ON state (step S162; Y), the loaded data and the setting key switch ON information are combined (step S163), and the process proceeds to step S184. After that, the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 6 on the relay board 70 that outputs a test signal to the test firing test apparatus (step S164), and the output process ends.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is 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 winning number 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 constitutes a prize ball command counter capable of storing information on the 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 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 prize ball counter areas of the winning number counter area 1
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 among 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, if there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is checked whether the counting numbers of all 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 number (step S181; Y), the count number in 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 is added to the acquired number of payouts (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area (step S187). As the value of the remaining number of prize balls area before this processing, a fraction less than a predetermined number serving as a reference of the output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

After that, 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), step S189 is performed.
The processing moves to 192. When the number is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output frequency area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, 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 area (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 value generated during the big hit. 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 this payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmitting 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 wasteful processing by not performing the subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. It is designed to prevent and reduce the control burden.

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, during 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 yet 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,
If it is determined that all the checks have been completed (step S197; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks are not completed (step S197; N), the process returns to step S195 to repeat the above process. 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 in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S200), the initial value is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S201), and the payout command transmission process is ended. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and 200 msec, for example, is set as an initial value.

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize 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 or not 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.

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, so that it will be backed up in the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and 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.

In addition, the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, so the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The time can be accurately grasped, and for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter capable of storing information on the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information on 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, while performing the game control comprehensively, the winning area provided in the gaming area 32 (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning device 38)
A game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on winning of a game ball to the payout control means for performing payout control of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. (Payout control device 200), and the game control means, based on a status signal (busy signal) output from the payout control means and showing whether or not the payout control means can start payout control When the control for transmitting the command to the payout control means is performed and a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control means immediately. The prize ball command is paid out in response to the fact that the status signal indicating that the payout control means can start the payout control is continuously output for a predetermined period without transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means. This means that it is transmitted to the control means.

In addition, in the game area 32, a winning area having a different number of prize balls (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 3
7, general winning holes 35, special variation winning device 38) are provided, and the game control means (game control device 100) has not transmitted the prize ball command for instructing the payout control of the game balls for each number of prize balls. Is provided with a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying, the state signal indicates that payout control can be started, and when each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command, The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal indicates whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control to each prize ball command counter. This means that the determination is made prior to specifying whether or not there is a prize ball command.

In addition, the game is controlled in a centralized manner, and a prize ball command is issued based on a prize of a game ball to a predetermined prize area (starting prize hole 36, normal variable prize device 37, general prize hole 35, special variable prize device 38). And a 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.
The game control means is a prize ball when the status signal output from the payout control means indicating whether or not the payout control can start the payout control can start the payout control. A prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) for transmitting a command to the payout control means, and a prize ball signal (main which includes information about the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with winning of a game ball in a predetermined winning area) (main External information output means (game control device 100) for outputting a prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine
And the external information output means outputs the prize ball signal regardless of whether the state signal output from the payout control means is capable of starting the payout control. Becomes

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 when a power failure occurs and the power is restored 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, and the prize ball command is issued in response 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 transmitting means (game control device 100) has a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation). A prize ball command is generated in units of one winning award to the winning device 38), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is paid out control means (
It is configured to transmit to the payout control device 200), and the prize ball command counter (game control device 10
0) is capable of storing information of the prize in units of one prize in a predetermined prize area, updating when a game ball is won in the predetermined prize area, and giving a prize ball command to the payout control means. The number of award ball commands that have not been transmitted can be stored by updating in response to the transmission to the external information output means, and the payout is determined in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the predetermined winning area. It is configured to accumulate the number of prize balls and output a prize ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine each time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number, and the prize ball signal counter is a unit of one prize in a predetermined prize area. Information on the prize can be stored, and is updated when the game balls are won in the predetermined prize area, and is updated in correspondence with the process of accumulating the number of prize balls by the external information output means. It is possible to memorize the number of prize balls that have not been played.

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 game ball number of 1
The 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 as many times as the updated (set) number of outputs.
With respect to the main award ball signal output for each schedule, since the award ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 200 every time 10 payouts are actually performed, 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 lack of balls, etc. Information can be collected (judged).

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

When it is not the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S300; N), the processing after step S301 is performed as the processing regarding the progress of the game. On the other hand, if the probability setting value is being changed (
If it is the step S299; Y) or the probability set value confirmation mode (step S300; Y), the process proceeds to step S309. That is, in the probability setting value changing state and the probability setting value confirmation mode, the game cannot be progressed without performing the process related to winning.

In addition, in the probability setting value changing state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the special variation winning device 38 is monitored for fraud and winning, the normal movement winning device 37 is monitored for fraud and winning, and the winning opening is always available. Although the prize winning is not monitored, one or more of these may be monitored. For example, the special variable winning device 38 or the normal variable winning device 37 may be monitored for fraud. Further, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing that is not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. For example, the processing after step S309 may not be performed. Further, the types of processing that are not executed in the probability set value change state and the probability set value confirmation mode may be different.

In step S301, the prize-winning mouth monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the prize-winning entrance switches 38a in the prize-winning entrance (special variation winning device 38) is prepared (step S301). The fraud & prize monitoring processing (step S302) is executed to monitor whether there is an illegal prize in the winning opening and 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 the fraud monitoring information, a lower address of the fraudulent winning number area,
The information of the illegal prize winning error notification command, the upper limit value of the illegal prize winning number (the number of illegal occurrence determinations), the address of the winning opening switch table, and the notification timer update information (permission/update) is defined. In addition, in the winning table of the winning port monitoring table, the number of times the monitoring is repeated (the number of switches)
In addition, for each switch, information on the monitoring switch bit, the lower address of the winning number counter area 1 and the lower address of the winning number counter area 2 is defined. The prize hole monitoring table is prepared in accordance with each switch to be monitored.

After that, the winning a prize monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other winning a prize opening switch 38a in the award winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the winning a prize is open even though the winning a prize opening is not opened. A fraud that monitors your mouth for illegal prizes and detects normal prizes
The winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in Poden (step S305), and monitor Poden for an unauthorized winning even though Poden is not open. At the same time, a fraud & prize monitoring process (step S306) of detecting a normal prize is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table of the winning opening switches (for example, the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) capable of always winning is prepared (step S30).
7), the winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed.

Next, the state scan counter for sequentially designating which switch or signal of the plurality of switches and signals whose states should be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S309). In the case of the present embodiment, the status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. After that, 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, the 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", the switch abnormality output due to occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like Monitoring of the state based on the 1 signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is "1", monitoring of the state based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is "2", 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. R.

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 status check process (step S313) for determining a status such as whether an error has occurred 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 2, when the value of the status scan counter is “0”, the glass frame open detection switch 63
The status monitoring is set based on the signal output from the, and the value of the status scan counter is "1".
If it is, monitoring of the state is set based on the signal output from the main frame opening detection switch 64. Further, 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 set. Is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the winning opening switch/status monitoring process is executed. finish. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. In addition, when the value of the error scan counter is “0” (step S314; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315).
), a gaming machine status check process for determining a status such as whether an error has occurred (step S
316) 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 3, when the value of the status scan counter is "0", the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like Monitoring of conditions based on two signals is set. The gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

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 ends the winning opening switch/state monitoring process. 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 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.

[Probability setting value change processing]
FIG. 11 shows the probability setting value changing process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In the probability setting value changing process, first, it is determined whether the probability setting value is in a changed state (step S401). If the probability setting value is not in a changed state (step S401; N), the probability setting value can be confirmed. The probability setting value confirmation process is performed (step S422), and the probability setting value changing process is ended.

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

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

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

If there is an input from the setting value change switch (step S406; Y), the value in the work probability setting value area is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 5. The values 0 to 5 in the work probability setting value area correspond to settings 1 to 6, respectively, and the value of the work probability setting value area is updated by +1 each time the setting value change button is pressed. , The selected probability setting value will change sequentially. It should be noted that when the value of the work probability setting value area is +1 when the value is 5, the value is returned to 0. Further, at this stage, only the value of the work probability setting value area is changed, and the value of the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value used for the game is not changed. The probability setting value selected based on the confirming operation described below is saved in the probability setting value area. Further, although the number of probability setting values is six here, it is also possible to use a number other than this.

Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the working probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S408). As a result, the data displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 becomes information on the newly selected probability setting value. Then, an initial value (for example, 100 ms) is saved in the probability setting value extinction timer area (step S409), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S410). Thereby, as a specific display for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) from the operation of the setting value change button, the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is turned off and a blank display in which nothing is displayed is performed, and then the new probability setting value information is displayed. Will be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the display has been updated.

Here, the blank display in which nothing is displayed is set as the specific display, but a display other than this may be set. For example, in the case of displaying the probability setting value with numbers 1 to 6,
A display other than this number may be used as the specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display that is not used as the display of the probability setting value. Moreover, when displaying the probability setting value in a continuous lighting state, the updated probability setting value may be blinked as a specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display mode different from the display mode after the specific display has elapsed. Examples of the display mode used as the specific display include a display mode in which the display blinks, a display mode in which the blinking cycle is different from the case where the display is not the specific display, and a display mode in which the display color is different from the case where the display is not the specific display. ..

Also, information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the operation of the set value change button, the display of the display device 41 or the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46,
You may make it perform the specific notification which is a notification that the selected probability setting value was changed by the operation|movement of the board production apparatus 44, the output of the sound by speaker 19a, 19b, etc. FIG. That is, the specific notification may be given together with or instead of the specific display. Further, the same display as the probability setting value display device 153 may be displayed on the display device 41, the special figure 1 display device 51, and the special figure 2 display device.

Next, it is determined whether there is an input from the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 (
Step S411). The touch switch is a sensor that can detect contact of the human body with the operation handle 24, and outputs a signal when there is contact. If there is no input from this touch switch (step S411; N), the probability setting value changing process ends. If there is an input from the touch switch (step S411; Y), the value of the work probability setting value area is loaded and saved in the probability setting value area (step S412). This allows
The selected probability setting value is set as the probability setting value used in the game. That is, touching the operation handle 24 is a confirming operation for confirming the selected probability setting value. Of course, an operation other than this operation may be a finalizing operation, and an operating unit for the finalizing operation may be provided in the setting means.

Thereafter, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S413). Next, the probability set value changed flag is set (step S415), a command for changing the probability set value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S416), and the probability set value change processing is ended. .. In the production control device 300, the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90 are received based on the reception of the command for changing the probability setting value.
Is displayed, the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 emit light, the operation of the board effect device 44, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like to notify that the probability setting value has been changed.

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

As a result, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. Also, a timer for outputting a security signal is set. That is, the probability setting value region, the initial value random number region, the variation pattern random number region, and the state display region are not initialized. However, the area for initial value random numbers and the area for fluctuation pattern random numbers may be cleared. Also, of the areas for probability setting values, areas related to changing work, such as the probability setting value area for work that temporarily stores information on the probability setting values selected in the probability setting value changing state and various flags, are cleared. R. Therefore, the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared, and the display on the probability setting value display device 153 ends. Further, since the probability setting value changing flag is cleared, the probability setting value changing state ends.

Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S420), and a command for ending the probability setting change is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) ( (Step S421), and the process proceeds to step S48 of the main process shown in FIG. In the production control device 300, based on receiving the command for changing the probability setting value,
Display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46
Is emitted, the operation of the board production device 44, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like, to notify that the change of the probability setting value is completed. This notification also serves as a notification that the RAM has been initialized.

In the case of the present embodiment, in step S421, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command, the probability information command, the probability setting value information that is the information of the selected probability setting value, and the probability setting. A plurality of commands such as a command for ending the change (a command for displaying the customer waiting demo screen and for notifying the RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. The command for ending the probability setting change may be a RAM initialization command. 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 particular, by transmitting the probability setting value information that is the information of the probability setting value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability setting value is performed, and the effect of the game is changed according to the probability setting value. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies the probability setting value, such as changing the selection probability.

From the above, when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result, a game machine that can generate a special game state that gives a game value to a player The probability setting values to which the probability values used in the lottery are assigned are set to a plurality of types of probability setting values based on the operation of the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). From the operation of the operation unit, the setting unit (gaming control device 100) is provided, and the setting unit includes a display unit (probability setting value display device 153) that displays information on the selected probability setting value. When the display of the display unit is updated as the probability setting value is selected, the specific display is performed for a certain period from the update. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

Further, the setting means is adapted to display, as the specific display, a display that is not used for displaying the information of the probability setting value. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

Further, the setting means is configured to display the updated information for a certain period of time in a manner different from that after the certain period of time has elapsed. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

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

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

"Playing" refers to a case where the special figure variation display game is being executed, the public figure variation display game is being executed, a special game state is in progress, or a general figure is in a hit state. That is, this is a case where the game state is a prohibition state that prohibits starting the probability set value confirmation mode. If the game is being played (step S433; Y), the probability setting value confirmation processing ends. That is, when the game is being played, the mode does not shift to the probability set value confirmation mode. In this case, the effect control device 300 may be informed that it is not in the game because it is in the game, so that the probability setting value confirmation mode cannot be entered.

The conditions for determining that the game is in progress (prohibited state) are not limited to those described above. The condition may be one or more states selected from the running state of the special figure variation display game, the execution of the general figure variation display game, the special game state, and the hit state of the general figure. It may be determined that the game is being played when either the variable display game is being executed or the special game state is being applied. In addition, conditions other than the above may be added, for example, if the operation handle 24 is operated and there is an input from the touch switch, it may be determined that the game is in progress and the probability set value confirmation mode may not be entered.

Also, even if the game is not played for a predetermined period after the game balls are detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls that have been shot in the game area 32 and finished playing, the probability set value confirmation mode may not be entered. good. Further, while the front frame 12 is closed, it may be determined that the game is in progress and the probability set value confirmation mode may not be entered. Further, during the power saving mode in which a certain period elapses in the state where no game is being played, the probability setting value confirmation mode may not be shifted. The power saving mode is released when the front frame 12 is opened, and the power saving mode can be regarded as the front frame 12 being closed.

When the game is not in progress (step S433; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state, that is, whether the operation section has been operated and is in the predetermined state (step S433).
434). If the setting key switch is not on (step S434; N), the probability setting value confirmation processing ends. If the setting key switch is in the on state (step S4)
34; Y) sets the probability setting value confirmation mode flag (step S435) and sets the probability setting value display permission flag (step S436). As a result, the probability setting value confirmation mode is started, and the information of the probability setting value currently set is displayed as the display of the probability setting value display device 153.

Then, save the initial value in the security signal control timer area (step S437),
The command for confirming the probability set value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S438), and the probability set value confirmation process ends. When the probability set value confirmation mode is started, a security signal is output as external information for a predetermined period. In the effect control device 300, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and the board effect are performed based on the reception of the command during confirmation of the probability set value. The operation of the device 44, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like notify that the probability setting value is being confirmed.

On the other hand, if it is in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S431; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S439). If the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S439; Y), the probability setting value confirmation processing ends. in this case,
The probability setting value confirmation mode continues.

If the setting key switch is not on (step S439; N), the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is cleared (step S440), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S441). As a result, the probability setting value confirmation mode ends, and the probability setting value display device 153 is set to display nothing. Then, a command for ending confirmation of the probability set value is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S442).
, The probability setting value confirmation process ends. The effect control device 300 ends the notification that the probability setting value is being confirmed based on the reception of the command for confirming the probability setting value.

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

As described above, even if the setting key switch is turned on during the game, the probability setting value confirmation mode is prevented from shifting to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress. It is possible to secure the fairness of the game. It should be noted that even if the setting key switch is turned on during the game, the probability setting value confirmation mode is not shifted, but the setting key switch is turned on during the game, and the state is not in the game with the on state. In case of, it shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode from that point. By doing so, the probability setting value can be automatically confirmed when the game does not progress, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

Also, the condition for not shifting to the probability setting value confirmation mode is set to be during the game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game controlled by the game control device 100. What is necessary is to select whether or not to do. For example, in the high probability state, the probability set value confirmation mode may not be entered. Further, as will be described later, it is possible not to shift to the probability set value confirmation mode when a predetermined abnormality has occurred.

From the above, when a game is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition and the result of the game is a special result, a game machine that can generate a special game state that gives a game value to the player The control unit (game control device 100) for controlling, and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned, the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152),
And a setting means (game control device 100) that allows selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). Based on the state, it is possible to set a confirmation state in which the probability setting value can be confirmed, and the game state controlled by the control means is a prohibition state that prohibits starting the confirmation state. In this case, even if the operation unit is in the predetermined state, the confirmation state is not set. Therefore, it becomes possible to select whether or not to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode depending on the state of the game, and it is possible to prevent inconvenience caused by the probability setting value being displayed.

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

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

In addition, the game ball can be converted into a closed state in which the prize cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device 37 that can generate a game execution right by winning, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Based on the above, a general figure game (general figure variation display game) is executed, and when the result of the general figure game is a specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted to an open state (general figure hit state). It is provided with a normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) that can be generated, and the prohibited state is a state in which the general-university game is being executed or is in a hit state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress, and it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, the setting means sets the operation unit to a predetermined state in a state in which the game state controlled by the control means is in a prohibited state, and when the prohibited state ends while the predetermined state is maintained, Upon completion, the confirmation state is set. Therefore, the probability setting value can be automatically confirmed when the game does not progress, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

[Special game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S112) 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 starting port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring processing, the normal winning a prize device 3 which forms 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 (big hit random numbers, etc.) 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 this special winning opening switch monitoring processing, processing for monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

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

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the variation start setting and effect setting of the special figure variation display game and the special figure variation are in progress. Special figure normal processing (step A8) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
If the special figure game process number is "1" in step A7, 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
Perform 9).

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2", 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 (step A10) for setting fanfare time according to the opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing fanfare/interval processing
)I do.

In step A7, if 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, and the information necessary for performing the special opening opening processing is set. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step A11).
In step A7, if the special figure game process 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, or the special winning opening remains. A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, 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 A13) for setting the information necessary for performing
I do.
When the special figure game process number is "6" in step A7, a big hit ending process (step A14) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure normal process.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to perform the opening time and 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 A15) for setting necessary information is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is "8", the process for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc.
16) is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is "9", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls won in the special winning opening during the small hit medium process and a small hit ending process The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting the information necessary for carrying out is carried out.
When the special figure game process number is "10" in step A7, a small hit ending process (step A18) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure normal process.

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

The small hit is a result mode in which the condition device is not operated, and the big hit is a special result in which the condition device is operated. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol), and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and special condition as a special electric accessory. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the continuous accessory operating device is operated). When the condition device does not operate, it means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag which is turned on and off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch which 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.

[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, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step A101), the 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).

When 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, when it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing is being shortened (step A104;
In 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 right-handedly. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the game state in which the right-handed is more advantageous than the left-handed is a gaming state, but when there is a winning in the first starting opening during the time-shortened (that is, when left-handed is hit during the time-shortened) 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 winning monitoring table (step A1).
09), a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine 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)
In N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when 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 operated and the gaming ball is in the open state in which the winning can be achieved (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 greater than the fraudulent determination number (for example, 5). In the normally variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred,
When there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal prizes.
Then, 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.

If it is determined in step A113 that the illegal attempt to generate a universal telephone is not occurring (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting 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 opening switch monitoring process is ended. 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 is set.
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 starting 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 figure 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 switch 2a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port signal output count, which is the number of times information about the number of winnings to the start switch to be monitored is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if 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 the +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). If the number of reserved special maps to be updated is not less than the upper limit (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 mouth 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, if 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 a performance command setting process (step A148) is performed.
The special process starting port switch common processing ends.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting winning area 36 and the starting area of the normal variation winning device 37, and becomes the execution right of the variation display game. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit is stored. Further, the starting storage means (game control device 100) uses various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball 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 to 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-described 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 opening winning flag saved in step A137 of the special drawing starting opening switch common processing is checked to determine whether the winning is to the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36). (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 winning is the first start opening (step A151)
151; Y), it is determined whether the special drawing is being shortened (step A152).

If 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, if it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing is not shortened (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 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. If 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 drawing 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).
When it is determined in step A158 that the winning is not in the first starting opening (step A158)
; N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step A163), and step A164
Process shifts to.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A158 that the winning is the first start opening (step A158).
158; Y), a small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not it 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 proceeds to the processing of step A164.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), the 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 read-ahead 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) of setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process of setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step 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 the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination processing is ended.

The big hit determination process in step A157 and the small hit determination process in step A159 are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 which are executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process. That is, the determination is performed according to the set probability setting value. Further, 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 starting memory of the pre-reading target, and a look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of 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. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information (whether it is a big hit or not and the type of 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 determines whether or not a special result will be 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 is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. Good.

[Special processing of special drawings]
Next, details of the special figure normal process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, 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 reserved number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 reserved number (first starting memory number) is "0" (step A305). Then, 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 special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period 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 that 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 demo has been started (step A309;
In Y), the process of steps A310 to A312 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step A313.

Further, in step A301, if the number of special figure 2 reservations is not “0” (step A301;
N) prepares a decoration 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 carried out, and the special figure normal processing is ended.
In addition, in step A305, when the number of special figure 1 reservations is not “0” (step A305;
N) prepares a decoration 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 carried out, and the special figure normal processing is ended.

In this way, the special figure 2 pending number is checked before the special figure 1 pending number is checked, so that when 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. 19A, 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 deviation information and the big hit information are set in the big hit flag 1 for judging whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, and it is judged whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 1 setting processing (step A322) for setting the deviation information and the small hit information for the small hit flag for performing is performed.

Next, special figure 1 stop design setting processing (step A) relating to the setting of special figure 1 stop design (design information)
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 related 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) of 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 of 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).
, Save the process number in the special figure game process 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 display unit 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 as the process of the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 19B, 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 the second
The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 2 setting processing (step A342) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

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 that 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 timer of the blinking cycle of 2) is set (step A35).
3). Next, 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.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 20, in this jackpot determination process, first, an upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A381). The upper limit judgment value table is provided for each probability set value, and the upper limit judgment value in the high probability state and the upper limit judgment value in the low probability state (normal probability state) are defined respectively. Here, the corresponding table is set according to the currently set probability setting value. The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and when the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value, and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit. By setting the upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability setting value, the big hit judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability setting value.

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

When the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A383; Y), a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A389), and the big hit judgment process is ended. It should be noted that the out-of-range in step A389 means that it is not a big hit, and there is a possibility that it will be judged as a small hit in the subsequent small hit determination processing. If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A3
83; N) determines whether or not there is a high probability state (step A384). Then, in the high probability state (step A384; Y), the upper limit judgment value in the high probability is acquired (step A384).
385), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A38).
7). If it is not in the high probability state (step A384; N), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (step A386), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387). .. The upper limit judgment value acquired here is acquired by referring to the upper limit judgment value table set in step A381.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Similar to the case of the big hit judgment, the small hit upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability setting value may be set first, and the small hit upper limit judgment value may be acquired from the set upper limit judgment value table. The upper limit judgment value in the big hit judgment and the small hit upper limit judgment value in the small hit judgment may be collectively defined in the judgment value table provided for each probability setting value. Further, the small hitting lower limit judgment value is the same even if the probability setting values are different, but the small hitting lower limit judgment value may be changed depending on the probability setting value. Select the small hit lower limit judgment value.

Also, a process of setting an upper limit value setting table corresponding to the probability setting value (step A381)
Alternatively, in the process of setting the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability setting value (step A401), if the value indicating the referred probability setting value is an abnormal value such as not corresponding to any probability setting value, The setting may be performed with a predetermined probability setting value (for example, setting 1), or the game may be stopped and an error may be notified when an abnormality occurs. Further, although the probability setting value is referred to for each big hit judgment and each small hit judgment, when setting the probability set value in the probability set value changing state, the upper limit value setting table corresponding to the set probability set value It is also possible to perform a process of setting a small hit upper limit judgment value and only refer to this when making a big hit judgment or a small hit judgment.

[Processing during fluctuation of special map]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure variation 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 as the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In the production control device 300,
Upon receipt 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 the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

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

Next, the signal regarding the fluctuation end of special figure 1 (for example, turning off the special symbol 1 fluctuation signal) in the test signal output data area (step A607), the signal regarding fluctuation end of special figure 2 (for example, special symbol) 2 Turn OFF the changing signal) in 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 variation display game on the special figure 2 display device 52, a stop flag related to a variation stop on the special figure 2 display device 52 is saved in the special figure 2 variation 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 A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure displaying process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 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). Then, it is determined whether 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, a condition device operating signal is turned on, a character continuously operating device operating signal is turned on, which is related to the start of the big hit of the second special figure fluctuation 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 the jackpot (step A705; N), it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot ((
If it is determined that the jackpot is the big hit (step A706; Y), a test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory device is ON, and the accessory character is ON) regarding the start of the big jackpot (the special jackpot 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game. Signal is ON during continuous operation device operation, signal per special symbol is ON) RW
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 (“16” or “4” in this embodiment) 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 round LE of the RWM is obtained.
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 the 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. Continuously, the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process
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 opening information and a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of being 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 big hit signals and three big hit 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 with a payout (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 information is big winning opening information 1
), it is turned on during a big hit during the time saving state, and turned 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/
In-interval process shift setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated. 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 special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A
728).

When it is determined in step A728 that the probability of the special map 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, a 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 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 the special figure is high (step A72
8; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment
In 0, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit, but in order 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, as the processing number, "7" relating to the small hit fanfare processing is set (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 1 small hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the special winning opening fraudulent winning 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 relating to a right-handed instruction (turning on the launch position designation signal 1) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the indicator LED (for example, the first gaming state display portion 57) during right-handed driving 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, when 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). 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 of the effect modes of the plurality of 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" relating 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 fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning hole fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752).
), the special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step A746, when it is determined that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switch preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A746; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command setting is 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 a few 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.

[Public game processing]
Next, details of the universal figure game process (step S113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the public figure game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process relating to the general figure variable 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 for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a (step B1) is performed, and a universal electric prize switch for monitoring the input from the starting opening 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. 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 process number. A process of setting the general-purpose game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and a process of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the general-purpose 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 processing number is "0", the start of variation of the general figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of variation start and effect setting of the general figure variation display game and the variation of general figure are in progress. An ordinary figure ordinary process (step B8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the figure game process number is "1" at step B7, a figure figure changing process (step B9) is performed to set information necessary for performing the figure image displaying process.

In step B7, if the universal figure game processing number is "2", and 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. Alternatively, the processing for displaying a general figure (step B10) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the processing for a general figure.
Further, in step B7, if the universal figure game processing number is "3", the processing during the universal figure hitting is continued, or the information necessary for performing the routine electric ball remaining ball processing is set, etc. 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) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the universal figure end process.
Further, in step B7, when the figure/universal figure game processing number is "5", the per-universal-university-person ending processing (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the figure/universal figure ordinary processing is executed.

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 which relates to 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 processed normally]
Next, 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). When the normal/universal figure reservation number is “0” (step B301; Y )
Sets "0" 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 fraud monitoring fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the ordinary figure normal process ends.

In addition, when the general figure reservation number is not “0” (step B301; N), the random number is stored 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 the general figure (step B303; N), the lower limit judgment value at the low probability of the normal figure (low probability lower limit judgment value) is set (step B304), and it is during the high probability of the general figure (step B303).
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 equal to or higher than the upper limit judgment value (step B306). When the value of the hit random number is not equal to or higher than the upper limit judgment value (step B306; N), the value of the hit random number is step B304 or B305. It is determined whether it is less than the lower limit judgment value set in step (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 0/251, the probability of hitting at the time of high probability of universal figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is “251”, and the lower probability lower limit judgment value is “251” and the high probability lower limit determination value are “1”. Therefore, at the time of low probability of universal figure, there is a deviation when the value of the random number per hit is "0" to "250". Further, at the time of high probability of universal figure, the case where the value of the random number per hit is any of "1" to "250" is a hit, and the case where the value of the random number per hit is "0" is out of range.
In the case of the present embodiment, there are two types of winning symbols.

After saving the stop symbol number in the universal 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 for the oldest universal figure hold number 1, a process of moving up the ranks of the universal figure hold numbers 2 to 4 which are on hold 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 retained 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 number of reserved universal figures of 4 in the random number storage area per universal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved universal figures 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 time is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B3).
20). Then, the general figure changing process shift setting process (step B321) for shifting to the general figure changing process is performed, and the ordinary figure normal process ends. That is, the game control device 100 executes the universal figure variation display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball in the universal figure starting gate 34 (inflow region) (based on the regular figure starting memory). Make up.
In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, the fluctuation time is set to 500 msec with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec with a probability of 16/256. ..

[Processing during fluctuations in general figure]
Next, details of the routine figure changing process (step B9) in the aforementioned routine figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the routine figure changing process, first, the process number is set to "2" relating 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 change display game on the general figure display 53, is saved in the general figure game processing timer area (step B403), and the change of the general figure is ended. 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 universal figure variation display game is stopped is saved in the universal figure variation control flag area (step B405), and the universal figure variation processing is ended.

[Processing during normal display]
Next, details of the general figure displaying process (step B10) in the above general figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the normal figure displaying process, first, the hit flag (hit information or off 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 ordinary figure normal process is set as the process number (step B515), and the process number is saved in the ordinary figure game process number area (step). B516). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the process of displaying the universal figure is ended.

On the other hand, if the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), the hitting process setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer (for example, "0" Or "5") is acquired and saved in the control pointer area in the normal figure (step B505). Next, 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). Next, the universal communication opening time (for example, 1700m) corresponding to the universal pattern stop symbol information
Second or 2600 ms) is acquired and saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B5).
07).

Next, "3" is set as the process number for shifting to the ordinary figure hit medium process (step B
508) and save the processing number in the universal figure game processing number area (step B509).
After that, a signal related to the start of the general 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 operation (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 normal variation winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 during the regular electricity fraud monitoring period is stored in Hoden. The information in the fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step B513). Then, a 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 ordinary electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the processing for displaying the universal figure ends.

[Usually hit processing]
Next, details of the during-universal-game hitting process (step B11) in the above-described general-universal-drawing 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, when the value of the control pointer in the normal figure is not greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step B602; N
) Performs the +1 update of the control pointer during normal drawing (step B603), and performs a branching process according to the value of the control pointer during normal drawing (value before +1 is updated in step B603) (step B604).
In addition, when the value of the control pointer during normal drawing is equal to or larger than the upper limit value (step B602; Y)
Performs branch processing according to the value of the control pointer during normal drawing (step B604), without performing the processing of updating the processing control pointer area during normal drawing by +1 in step B603.

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 variable winning device 37, and thus the normal variable winning device corresponding to the control pointer. The wait time after 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, and thus the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is operated. The normal electric opening time, which is the opening time, is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B607), and the ON data is saved in the normal electric solenoid output data area to turn on the normal 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 variation winning device 37, and thus the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is opened.
Save the opening time of the normal electric car, which is the opening time of the game, in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B60).
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 figure hitting process is terminated.

If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611, the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 is terminated, and the normal ball remaining ball process is performed. 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 hitting process is ended.

Here, in this embodiment, for example, the wait time is 300 m in step B605.
Seconds, in step B607 it is 1700 msec as the normal battery opening time, in step B609 it is 2600 msec as the normal battery opening time, and in step B613 it is 6 as the normal battery remaining ball processing time.
Save 00 ms.
Further, when the universal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 1", "0" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the routine figure displaying process shown in FIG. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing for displaying the universal map, "1700 msec" is acquired as the universal communication opening time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 msec has passed, the normal call release time is "1700 msec", so the normal call is released for 1700 msec. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to "1" during the public figure, so the general electric train opens for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer during the general figure hits "2".
The wait time of 300 msec is set for updating to, and then the control pointer for POD is released for 1700 msec because the control pointer is updated to "3". Since it is updated to ", the processing time of the remaining electric ball of Poden of 600 msec is set.

Further, when the universal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 2", "5" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the routine figure displaying process shown in FIG. In step B506, "7" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing for displaying the universal map, "2600 msec" is acquired as the universal communication opening time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 msec elapses, the normal call open time is "2600 msec", so the normal call opens for 2600 msec. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to "6" during the public figure, so that the Poden opens for 2600 msec. Then, the control pointer is updated to "7" during the public figure for 600 msec. Poden remaining ball processing time is set. That is, the game control means 100 executes the general figure game (general figure variation display game) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the general figure game is a specific result, the ordinary variation winning device 37 is opened. It constitutes a normal variable winning device control means capable of generating a hit state (universal figure hit state) to be converted.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S117) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information edit processing, payout command transmission processing (step S111)
, Winning a prize switch/state monitoring process (step S107), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S107)
115), based on the monitoring result in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S116), information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or 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. 30 and 31, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error is not occurring (step S801; N) and the main 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 clearing the RAM 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 not performed 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 normal electric wire fraud (step S813; N) and is not in the middle of special winning opening (step S814; N), it is determined whether the switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When the switch abnormality is occurring (step S815; Y), 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), 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 starting opening signal editing process for editing the winning signal of the starting opening (step S820).
)I do.
Next, if the symbol determination 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", it is updated by -1 (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 performance control device 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 32 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the 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 the interrupt is permitted (step C4). Then, the generation of display data is permitted (step C
5) The 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, an effect button input process (step C9) of creating input information from the 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 made, the process of changing the effect content is performed.

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 change of brightness of liquid crystal and liquid crystal, volume is performed (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) of updating a 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 edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) To set the preparation end 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 second) is created, a V blank interrupt (1/6)
When 0 second) is entered twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching in 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), LED control of 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, and W
The process returns to the process of clearing DT (step C8).

[Reception command check processing]
FIG. 33 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. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

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 the present 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 work 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 the main processing cycle unit.

If it is determined in step C206 that copying of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the 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. In this way, 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. 34 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 steps C232 and 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 fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. When it is determined that the 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 ends.

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 (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) related to a big hit mid production, or a command for operation related to a small hit mid effect (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen, etc.). And MO
When it is determined that the DE is within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; Y), the big hit type 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 system command is a command for instructing information regarding 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 symbol-related commands ((
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 type command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense in combination like a symbol command and a variable type 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, a model designation command, and the like. 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 or not MODE is within the range of the prefetch 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.

Further, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C245). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable system command (step C245; Y), the prefetching 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 variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (hold) for which the special figure variation display game is not executed is 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 degree of reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from usual, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variation system command and pre-reading pattern system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which correspond to the starting memory which becomes the target of pre-reading production, from game control control equipment 100 when starting winning It is transmitted to the performance control device 300. Note that normal variable-based commands and symbol-based 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.

Further, with respect to a command related to power-on and a command related to a probability setting value, a corresponding process is performed by a single-shot system command process. Examples of commands related to power-on include commands for power failure recovery and commands for RAM initialization. Examples of the command relating to the probability setting value include commands for changing probability setting, changing probability setting value, ending probability setting change, checking probability setting value, and ending confirmation of probability setting value.

[Pre-reading pattern command processing]
FIG. 35 shows the read-ahead symbol type command processing (step C244) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing. 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 symbol system 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 wait flag It sets (step C304), and ends the prefetching symbol type command processing. The read-ahead variable command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 because the read-ahead symbol command and the read-ahead change command (read-ahead change pattern command) are set (pair).

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 36 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable system 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 wait flag set in the above-mentioned read-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. When 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 so as 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-drawing-type information of the start-up 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 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, if there is no reach and there is a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding situation, or if there is no reach and there is a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the holding situation, It is converted into MODE classified according to the matters to be considered in the setting of the pre-reading notice effect so that the process of the pre-reading notice effect can be performed 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 content of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT does 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 to be one stop before the reach symbol, one stop before the last stop, and a hit case.
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 read-ahead variable system command processing ends. 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 ends. on the other hand,
When 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 or not 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, the 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 to change the display mode of the decorative 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 to be performed is 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 for executing 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]
FIG. 37 shows the variable command processing (step C2) in the received command analysis processing described above.
36). In this variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the symbol system command processing described above.

If the special figure type is not determined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. 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 do not match (step C363; Y), the variable command processing ends. 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 falling 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 symbol type are inconsistent, even though the variation command (variation pattern command) out of sync is received, the production is as if the symbol command of the 16R electric support 100 times symbol 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 is ended.

[Variation effect setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the variation effect setting process (step C364) in the above-described variation system command process.
)showed that. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not 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 presentation mode at that time (step C382). In addition, 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).
.. Accordingly, in the case of a reach-less variation, it is possible to change the lottery content of the notice effect that appears during each variation (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of reserves. After that, the first-half notice distribution group table is used to perform the 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, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the 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).

Next, the notice production of the latter half fluctuation is drawn. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, variation display in a special result mode (special symbol combination) in which the display area excluding a 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, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the 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 result of the preliminary announcement lottery 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.
4 will be determined. Further, as will be described later, the presence/absence of the execution of the specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation, which is the possibility of having a special result, and the number of times of the execution are 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 content (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 hold reduction corresponding to the special map type is set (
Step C395). In this process, the setting of reducing the decoration special figure starting memory display is made corresponding to the decrease of the 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, etc., 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 Set (Step C3
98) and ends the variable effect setting process.

Next, an example of effects by the effect control device 300 will be described. First, the effect on the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39A, in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special figure variable display game display section 85 for displaying the first decorative game of the decorative special figure variable display games 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, center, and right variation display areas and then stopping the display. In the upper left part of the display area, a second decoration game display section 88 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display section 88 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, it is stopped and the result is displayed.

Further, at the lower center of the display area, a storage display section 83 for displaying a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to 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 section 83a corresponds to the first starting memory one-to-one,
They are displayed side by side in memory order, and here it is indicated that there are three first start memories. 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. Note that in FIG. 39(a),
A look-ahead effect for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is performed for the first start memory having the first digestion order. Further, the second memory display section 83b displays a decorative special figure starting memory display which has a one-to-one correspondence with the second starting memory similarly to the first memory displaying section 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 the starting storage corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. 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.

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

When the first starting memory is exhausted and reduced from the state shown in FIG. 39(a), the decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end of the first memory display portion 83a is displayed as shown in FIG. 39(b). Part 8
The display that flows into 4 is performed. Here, the result and variation pattern of the special figure variation display game are also suggested in the same manner as the look-ahead effect in the running memory display unit 84. Further, in the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a is decreased by one.

Then, the decorative special figure variable display game display section 85 starts the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first starting memory, and is identified in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas. The variable display of information is started. Also, in the second decoration game display unit 88, the decoration special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first starting memory is started, and the identification information is displayed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. The variable display is started.

Then, first, as shown in FIG. 39C, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that it is not completely stopped. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Next, FIG. 39(d)
As shown in, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85. Here, in the reach state where the same identification information is stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area, the reach effect is started. Of course, different identification information may stop in the left variation display area and the right variation display area and the reach state may not be reached. In addition, the second decoration game display unit 8
In No. 8, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Thus, in the reach state, the first-half variation is until the right variation display area is temporarily stopped, and the second-half variation is thereafter.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39E, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area of the decoration special view variation display game display section 85, and identification is performed in all the variation display areas of the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85. The information is temporarily stopped. It should be noted that the state of temporary stop is the same as the change display,
Here, the variable display is still in progress. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area.

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present embodiment can select a pseudo continuous variation pattern. This pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variable display is restarted once after a temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special figure variable display game in the middle of the special figure variable display game, and re-variable display is performed once or more. Is. Further, in the special figure variation display game, a variation pattern for deriving a result aspect by performing a unit variation display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time in the decorative special figure variation display game and then temporarily stopped. It can be said that

In the case of this pseudo continuous variation pattern, the identification information of “continuous” is provisionally stopped in the medium variation display area as shown in FIG. 39(f) from the state of FIG. 39(d), and then in FIG. 39(b). Change to the state of variable display. The "run" identification information is identification information that is not used as a result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game. In the pseudo continuous variation pattern, temporary stop and re-variation can be repeated a plurality of times, and FIG. 39(b), (c), (d), (f) is repeated a predetermined number of times to perform a decorative special figure variation display game. 39(e) when the fluctuation time of FIG.
The temporary stop state shown in FIG.

After that, when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 39(g), the identification information of the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Also in the second decoration game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information ends in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, and the identification information stops, and the result mode is displayed. Furthermore, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game are ended with the end of the stop time. Accordingly, FIG. 39(h)
As shown in, the display of the in-progress memory display section 84 is erased, and the next decorative special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no start memory in the state of FIG. 39(h), it will be in the customer waiting state. If the result is a special result in the state of FIG. 39(h), the special game state is set.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of producing a special result, by emitting a specific sound. As an effect capable of producing such a specific sound, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can execute a button effect accompanied by operation of the effect button 25 during execution of the decorative special figure variation display game. In this button effect, as shown in FIG. 40A, an operation instruction display 81 for instructing the display device 41 to press the effect button 25 is performed. Further, the remaining time display 82 showing the operable time is also displayed. In addition, the speaker 19
"Press" sound is emitted from a and 19b. This voice is a voice corresponding to the characters “press!” displayed on the operation instruction display 81. This voice is not a specific sound, but is a voice that simply instructs an operation.

When the player presses the effect button 25, the operation instruction display 81 and the remaining time display 82
Is erased, and an effect corresponding to the operation is executed. Further, as an effect corresponding to the operation, as shown in FIG. 40(b), the speaker 19a, 19b outputs a sound of "Still still" and a related display 83 of "Still still!!" on the display device 41. Run and
The effect is ended as shown in FIG. This "much more" voice is a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation that is a high possibility of a special result, and the character "much more!!" displayed on the display device 41 is uttered. It is a related display related to the voice.

Further, in the case of a pseudo continuous variation pattern as an effect capable of producing a specific sound, the same effect as the button effect can be executed. As shown in FIG. 40(d), "
When the "ream" is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 40(e), the speaker 19a, 19b emits the sound "Still still", and the related display 83 of "Still still!!" is displayed on the display device 41. Execute. This "much more" voice is a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of having a special result, and is "much more!!" displayed on the display device 41.
Is the associated indicator associated with the emitted voice.

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

FIG. 41 shows an example of an effect in which the degree of expectation is suggested by the specific effect. For example, production 1 is
Since this is a variation pattern in which temporary stop is performed four times as the pseudo-continuous change pattern, and no button effect is performed, the specific effect is performed at each temporary stop so that the specific effect is executed four times. is there. The expected degree suggested when this effect is executed is 100%. That is, it is an effect that definitely informs that a special result will be obtained.

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

Although the effect 2 and the effect 3 perform the same number of specific effects, the opportunities for executing the specific effect are different and the degree of expectation is also different. The effects 4 and 5 are the same. Of course, regardless of the opportunity to execute the specific effect, the expectation level may be suggested only by the number of times the specific effect is executed, and the expectation degree suggested in the effect 2 and the effect 3 or the effect 4 and the effect 5 is the same. You can

As described above, the expectation level is suggested by the number of executions of the specific effect that emits the specific sound, so that the player can easily understand the effect. In addition, the player pays attention to the effect of each time, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Further, since the specific sound is emitted, it can be grasped even when the eyes are off the display device 41, and the execution of the particular effect can be grasped surely. In addition, by repeatedly emitting the same specific sound, the player can be repeatedly uplifted, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, it is possible to execute a common specific effect in different effects such as a button effect and a pseudo-repeated variation pattern, and the expectation level is suggested by this specific effect, so that it can be specified over the entire period of the special figure variation display game. It becomes possible to focus on the game by paying attention to whether or not the effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the variable effect setting process shown in FIG. 38, which of the effects 1 to 5 is to be executed, and whether or not to execute the specific effect, based on the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed and the presence or absence of the reach state. To decide. For example, when the result is a big hit, execution of the specific effect is selected with a higher probability than when the result is a big hit. In addition, when the result is a big hit, the probability that an effect having a higher degree of expectation is selected is higher than when the result is a big hit.

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

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

In addition, a light emitting effect device such as the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 that performs an effect by emitting light from an LED together with the execution of the specific effect may be caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode. Also,
The number of executions of the specific effect may be displayed, or the suggested degree of expectation may be displayed.

Further, although the specific sound is a voice including a dialogue and the related display is a character of the dialogue, the specific sound may be a sound not including the dialogue and the related display may be an onomatopoeia of the specific sound. Further, the number of times the specific effect has been executed may be displayed, or the reliability suggested with this may be displayed. Further, the volume of the specific sound may be one of the factors that suggest the degree of expectation. Also, you can set multiple types of specific sounds that have the same line but different tones.
The expected degree may be different depending on the type of voice color.

In addition, a plurality of voices may be set as the specific sound, and the specific effect may be provided when any one of them is emitted or when all are emitted at the same time or within a predetermined period. For example, in FIG.
The "press" voice may be a specific effect if this voice is emitted as one of the specific sounds, and the "press" voice of Fig. 40(a) and "yet" of Fig. 40(b) in one button effect. When both of the voices are uttered, the specific effect may be provided.

Further, the specific sound may be a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, or an operation sound emitted in accordance with the operation of the board effect device 44 or the effect device provided in the front frame 12, or a payout when a game ball is paid out. It may be an operation sound emitted from the device. Further, it may be an operation sound related to the movement of the game ball, and for example, the game ball comes into contact with the payout device, the flow path, the upper plate 21, the lower plate 23, or another game ball along with the payout of the game ball. It may be a sound produced by doing.

Further, the specific sound may be a sound emitted by a game ball fired in the game area coming into contact with a cover glass 14, a game nail, a structure provided on the game board such as the center case 40, or the like. In this case, it is preferable that the sound is emitted by the control of the gaming machine without being operated by the player, and for example, a stop device for stopping the game ball in the game area is provided, and the game ball released from the stop by the stop device is covered. The sound emitted by contacting with the structure provided on the game board such as the glass 14, the game nail, and the center case 40 can be mentioned. In addition, the flow path of the game ball, the game area 32
Alternatively, a sound generating member such as a metal bell that emits a sound when the game ball contacts may be provided at a portion where the game ball contacts, such as the center case 40.

That is, it can be said that the specific sound is a sound emitted from the gaming machine, is a sound emitted under the control of the control means such as the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300, or is a sound intentionally emitted, not by accident. I can say. It can also be said that it is a sound emitted along with the production.
It can be said that the sounds emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b are sounds emitted based on the sound data stored in the storage unit, and the operation sound is not a sound generated based on the sound data stored in the storage unit.

Further, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, the case where the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42A and 42C and the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42B and 42D. The degree of expectation may be different depending on whether or not there is a case. For example, as shown in FIG. 42(e), it is a variation pattern in which a temporary stop is performed twice as a pseudo continuous variation pattern, and three specific effects are executed by performing the button effect once, respectively. An effect 3-1, an effect 3-2, and an effect 3-3 that differ in the number of times the related display 83 is performed are provided so that the expectations are different. By doing so, the player also pays attention to whether or not the related display 83 is displayed in addition to the specific sound, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, the suggested degree of expectation may be different depending on the display mode of the related display 83.
For example, the color of the character, the background for decorating the character, the size of the character, the typeface of the character, the direction of the character, the effect display when the related display is displayed, etc.

Further, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, the specific effect may not be performed at all of the timings at which the specific effect can be executed, as shown in FIG. 42(f). The expectations may be different. For example, in the effect 3-4, the executable timing is three times, but in the button effect, the specific effect is not executed, and the pseudo consecutive first time,
This is a case where the specific effect is executed only twice the second time. Further, in the effect 3-5, the executable timing is three times, but in this case, the specific effect is executed only twice of the button effect and the pseudo-repetition second time. In this way, in the effect 3-4 and the effect 3-5 in which the number of executions of the specific effect is the same,
The expected degree of suggestion is different, and the execution timing of the specific effect is also an element that suggests the expected degree.

Further, in the effect 3-4, the specific effect is executed in the consecutive execution opportunities of the first and second pseudo-runs, whereas in the effect 3-5, the execution opportunity between the button effect and the second pseudo-run is performed. The specific effect has not been executed in the first pseudo-execution opportunity. In this way, in a preset execution opportunity, when the specific effect is continuously executed, the degree of expectation to be suggested is increased. In this way, in order to allow the player to clearly understand that the specific effect is not continuously executed, a sound that is not a specific sound or a character is generated in the first execution opportunity of the pseudo-repetition in the effect 3-5. May be displayed.

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

Also, by combining (e) and (f) of FIG. 42, the presence/absence of the related display 83, the number of specific effects,
The expectation may be set in consideration of the execution timing. For example, in the effects 3-2 and 3-3, the degree of expectation depends on whether the effect for which the related display 83 is performed is the button effect or the pseudo continuous variation pattern and how many times the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation pattern is performed. It may be different.

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

Further, as a variation of the production which influences the suggestion of the degree of expectation, when a specific sound is not emitted as shown in FIG. 43(a) and only the related display 83 is displayed, or a specific sound is emitted as shown in FIG. 43(b). You may set the case where the display which does not relate to the said specific sound is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 43(c), when a sound different from the specific sound is emitted and a display related to the sound is displayed,
As shown in FIG. 43( d ), the related display 8 emits a voice different from the specific sound but is related to the specific sound.
The case of performing 3 may be set. Then, it is also possible to set an expected degree of suggestion in correspondence with the effect executed including the effect as shown in FIG. 43 and the execution timing.

In addition, when it is possible to execute the effect as shown in FIGS.
Sound as the first specific sound, the display of "Still still!!" as the first related display, the sound of "Ikuzo" as the second specific sound, and the display of "Ikuzo!!" as the second related display. Is also good. Then, the expected degree of suggestion is changed corresponding to the combination of the first specific sound, the first related display, the second specific sound, and the second related display executed in one specific effect, and the executed timing. It is also possible to do so. Of course, the specific sound and the related display may be set to three or more.

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

Further, although the specific effect is set in advance, the effect which is the specific effect may be changed during the game. For example, an effect in the special figure changing display game may be designated at the time of starting the special figure changing display game, and the degree of expectation may be suggested by the number of executions or the like by using the designated effect as a specific effect. Further, a sound may be emitted when a game is explained in a customer waiting state or during variable display, and the expectation may be suggested by the number of executions or the like by using the sound as a specific sound. Further, although the degree of expectation is suggested by the specific effect, the probability setting value may be suggested.

Further, the expectation of the number of executions of the specific effect may be suggested as the prefetch effect. FIG. 43(e) shows an example of the look-ahead effect depending on the number of executions of the specific effect. here,
In the state where there are four starting memories for executing the games A to D, the look-ahead effect that suggests the expectation degree of the game D, which is the special figure variation display game based on the latest starting memories, in the games A to D An example was given.

First, there is a starting memory for executing the game D before the game A is executed, and the prefetching effect is executed and its content is determined in the prefetching variable system command processing (see FIG. 36) for the starting memory. Here, it is determined to execute the specific effect that emits the specific sound seven times. Then, the look-ahead effect is executed based on this determination. Here, the specific effect that emits a specific sound is executed three times in the game A, the specific effect is executed once in the game B, the specific effect is executed twice in the game C, and the specific effect is executed once in the game D. The specific effect is executed seven times in total, and the player can estimate the degree of expectation for the game D from the number of times of execution.

In this way, by performing the specific effect that indicates the degree of expectation during the period from the generation of the starting memory for executing the game D until the result is shown in the game D, it is possible to attract the player's interest for a long period of time, and the game is played. You can improve your interest. Further, since the content of the effect is that the degree of expectation is suggested by the number of times of execution of the specific effect, the number of opportunities for execution of the specific effect increases, the number of executable specific effects increases, and the effect can have a wide range. In addition, since it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the total number of times of specific effects executed over multiple games,
The range of production can be expanded and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the pre-reading effect as described above, the information indicating which starting memory or special figure variation display game is targeted for the specific effect executed over a plurality of games is displayed, and the number of executions is totaled. May be clarified. Alternatively, the total number of executions may be displayed to indicate that the total number of executions has been completed unless the number is cleared to zero.

Further, in the present embodiment and the modifications described later, the sound may include all sounds that can be perceived by human hearing such as mechanical sounds and sound effects in addition to sounds such as human voices and animal crying sounds. It is also possible to use a sound that is not a voice for a portion described as a voice, such as "yet".

From the above, when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 that produces a state advantageous to the player, the effect of controlling the effect of the game The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of deriving a special result, based on the number of times a specific sound is emitted in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the display control device 41 that can display information about the game under the control of the effect control means,
The effect control means can display the related display 83 related to the specific sound on the display device 41 in response to the generation of the specific sound, and suggests whether to perform the related display 83 or not to perform the related display 83. The expectations are different. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

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

Further, the effect control means can commonly emit a specific sound in a plurality of effects that are independently executed in one game. A player who has been playing a game for a long time on the gaming machine has grasped the contents of each performance, and at the start of the performance, the subsequent development is known and the player loses interest. It was not possible to attract all the time and it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game, but by doing this it is not possible to know at what timing in the game the specific effect will occur, and the player for the entire period of the game It can attract the interest of and enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, a starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, ordinary variable winning device 37) through which game balls can be won,
A random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the starting winning opening, and the right to execute the game is stored together with the random number as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (game control device 100) and the random number. And a pre-judgment unit (game control device 100) capable of making a judgment before the game based on the starting memory is executed, and the effect control unit, based on the judgment result of the pre-judgment unit, a plurality of games It is possible to carry out a continuous effect over a period of time, and as the continuous effect, it is possible to execute an effect that emits a specific sound in a plurality of games, and a specific start is performed depending on the number of times the specific sound is emitted in the plurality of games. It is possible to suggest the expectation of the game based on the memory. Therefore, the interest of continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, the interest of the player can be attracted over a plurality of games that execute continuous effects, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 that produces a state advantageous to the player, a production control means for controlling the production of the game. , And a production device (frame decoration device 18, board production device 44, board decoration device 46) capable of executing the production related to the game under the control of the production control means, and the production control means emits a specific sound and the identification. It is possible to execute a specific effect that is performed by the effect device with the sound,
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility that the special result will be derived, depending on the number of times the specific effect is executed in the predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the production device includes the display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game, and the production control means displays the specific image (related display 83) on the display device 41 in the specific production. .. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the production device includes a light emission production device (frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46) that produces an emission in a light emission mode, and the production control means causes the light emission production device to emit light in a specific light emission mode in the specific production. It was done like this. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. In addition, basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different portions will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification can suggest the degree of expectation by the execution period (execution interval) which is the period from the first specific effect to the later specific effect in the continuous specific effects.

With the gaming machine of this modification, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, an effect as shown in FIG. 44(a) is possible. As shown in FIG. 44( a ), execution of a specific effect as effect 2 is a variation pattern in which temporary stop is performed three times as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and the specific effect is performed three times by not performing the button effect. The effects 2-1 and 2-2 having different intervals are provided so that the expectations are different.

FIG. 44(b) shows an execution mode in the effect 2-1 and FIG. 44(c) shows an execution mode in the effect 2-2. The temporary stop interval (the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44B) (
The intervals (t21 to t22, t22 to t23) of the temporary stop, which is the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44C, are longer than t11 to t12 and t12 to t13). That is, FIG. 44(b) has short intervals, and FIG. 44(c) has long intervals. Also, FIG. 44(b)
Although the entire period (t11 to t14) of executing the pseudo continuous variation pattern in FIG. 44 and the total period (t21 to t24) of executing the pseudo continuous variation pattern in FIG.
In (b), a shorter one is included as an interval between two continuous specific effects than in (c).

The difference in the execution intervals is such that the player can recognize it, and it is possible to recognize which one of the effects 2-1 and 2-2. Of course, it may be a difference that is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, although the execution interval of t11 to t12 and the execution interval of t12 to t13 are the same in FIG. 44(b), they may be different. Execution interval from t21 to t22 in FIG. 44(c) and t22 to
Similarly, the execution interval of t23 may be different.

Furthermore, the execution intervals may be appropriately selected and combined from the two types of intervals of the short interval and the long interval in the pseudo continuous variation pattern in one special figure variation display game. Then, the degree of expectation may be suggested based on the number of short intervals and long intervals and how they are combined. Also, instead of FIG. 44(a), it may be configured as shown in FIG. 44(d) so that even if the execution intervals are different, if the number of executions of the specific effect is the same, the expected degree of suggestion is the same. May be.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44(e), the period from the execution timing (t21) of the first specific effect to the execution timing (t23) of the last (here, the third) specific effect is shown in FIG.
Although it is the same as that of c), a pattern in which the execution intervals of two continuous specific effects are different may be selectable, and the expectation levels suggested in FIGS. 44C and 44E may be different. For example, since the interval between the two continuous specific effects in FIG. 44(e) is shorter than that in FIG. 44(c), the suggestion degree may be higher. That is, in FIG.
In (c) and (e), the cumulative values of the execution intervals of two continuous specific effects are the same, but the included execution intervals are different, and the expected degree of suggestion is made different depending on the included execution intervals. ing. Of course, the expectations shown in FIGS. 44(c) and (e) may be the same, or the expectations in FIG. 44(c) may be higher than those in (e).

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

Although it has been stated that the expectation level is suggested by the execution period (execution interval) that is the period from the first specific effect to the later specific effect in the continuous specific effect, the execution period of the specific effect itself is an element that indicates the expectation level. The number may be one, or the expectation may be suggested only by the execution period of the specific effect itself. For example, the time of the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation pattern may be an execution period for executing the specific effect, the time of the temporary stop may be selected, and the degree of expectation may be suggested by the length of this time. .. Further, when making a specific sound to be a specific effect as in the above-described first embodiment, it is possible to select a time at which the specific sound is to be made so that the degree of expectation is suggested by the length of this time. May be.

From the above, when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 that produces a state advantageous to the player, the effect of controlling the effect of the game Equipped with a control unit (production control device 300), the production control unit can execute a plurality of specific effects in a predetermined period, and is a period from a previous specific effect to a subsequent specific effect in continuous specific effects. It is possible to select the period (execution interval).
A player who has been playing a game for a long time on the gaming machine has grasped the contents of each performance, and at the start of the performance, the subsequent development is known and the player loses interest. It was not possible to fully attract the interest of the game because it could not be attracted over, but by doing so, changes can be made even in the same specific production and attract the interest of the player, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

Further, the effect control means can suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility that the special result is derived, depending on the number of times the specific effect is executed in the predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, if the number of times the specific effect is executed is the same, the effect control means suggests the same degree of expectation regardless of the execution interval. Therefore, in addition to suggesting the degree of expectation according to the number of times the specific effect is executed, it is possible to add interest by changing the execution timing of the specific effect.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 that executes a game based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game is provided. The effect control means is capable of executing a plurality of specific effects in a predetermined period, and is an execution period (a period from a first specific effect to a later specific effect in continuous specific effects).
It is possible to select the execution interval), and it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility that the special result is derived from the combination of the execution periods selected. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the display control device 41 is provided which is capable of displaying the effect of the game under the control of the effect control means, and the effect control means variably displays a plurality of identification information corresponding to the game and then displays a result corresponding to the result of the game. A decoration game to be stopped and displayed can be displayed on the display device 41, and in the decoration game, a unit fluctuation display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time and then temporarily stopped is performed twice or more times to display a result. A pseudo continuous effect that is capable of continuous effect and is configured to execute a specific effect when performing a temporary stop, and has a different combination of execution periods but the same cumulative total of execution periods includes a shorter execution period. It means that the degree of expectation suggested by the pseudo-relational production is higher. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. In addition, basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different portions will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 45, in this modified example, as a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the game machine, the operation sound emitted from the board effect device 44 by the operation of the board effect device 44 and the board effect device 44.
The operation-related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b in accordance with the operation of No. 4 and the BGM that is the effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b regardless of the operation of the board effect device 44 are set. ing. Then, the degree of expectation can be suggested by these sound generation modes at a predetermined timing (t31) during execution of the special figure variation display game.

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

In this way, the expectation degree is suggested by the sound emitted from the gaming machine at a predetermined timing, so that the expectation degree can be grasped even if the player takes his eyes off the display device 41, and the specific effect is produced. The execution of can be surely grasped. In addition, since the operation sound emitted from the board effect device 44 is one of the elements indicating the degree of expectation, it is possible to make an unprecedented notification and improve the enjoyment of the game. In addition, since vibration is generated along with the operation sound, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to the player by a sense other than hearing, and it is possible to make a novel notification.

Further, the above-mentioned expectation is based on the state of FIG. 45(a), and 30% is added when a motion-related sound is emitted and 40% is added when an operation sound is emitted. .. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 45(e) to 45(h), BGM is not emitted.
0% is added. By thus associating various sounds with the added value of the degree of expectation, the player can easily grasp the degree of expectation.

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

As shown in FIG. 46(a), when the operation sound, the operation-related sound, and the BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing (t31) to indicate that the degree of expectation is 70% (the case shown in FIG. 45(d)). On the other hand, in FIG. 46(b), the motion-related sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31). In this case, the suggested degree of expectation is increased by 5% as compared with the case of FIG. 46(a).
Also, as shown in FIG. 46(c), when the motion-related sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggested degree of expectation is reduced by 5% as compared with the case of FIG. 46(a).

When the operation sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31) as shown in FIG. 46(d), the suggested degree of expectation is added by 10% as compared with the case of FIG. 46(a). e)
When the operation sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31) as shown in (4), the suggested degree of expectation is reduced by 10% as compared with the case of FIG. 46(a).

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

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

The timing of muting BGM can be set earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and the suggested degree of expectation can be changed accordingly. Further, the value of addition or subtraction may be changed depending on the deviation from the predetermined timing.

Moreover, you may make it notify that the operation sound is emitted. Examples of such notification include displaying on the display device 41 and turning on a specific LED. Since the operation sound is often smaller than the sounds emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, the player can clearly recognize that the operation sound is emitted by performing such notification. Further, even if the board production device 44 that emits the operation sound is in an inoperable state due to a malfunction and cannot generate the operation sound, it is possible to notify that the operation sound is originally emitted. It is possible to prevent the influence of the expectations from being influenced.

Further, the operation sound may be any sound as long as it is a sound associated with the operation of the board effect device 44, but if it is a vibration sound generated by reciprocating the board effect device 44 a plurality of times within the operation range, it is a player. Can be recognized auditorily, and can also be recognized by transmitting vibrations to the hands. Further, the operation sound may be generated from an operation mechanism such as a gear or a motor for operating the board effect device 44, or a sound generating member having a function of generating a sound in accordance with the operation may be provided separately from the operation mechanism. The sound generating member may be provided in the effect device 44 to emit the sound.

Also, when the board effect device 44 emits an operation sound, the board effect device 4 is placed at a position invisible to the player.
4 may be operated. By doing so, the player can concentrate due to the generation of the operation sound and the vibration, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Further, the volume of the operation sound is preferably loud enough to be recognized by the player during business hours of the game store, but may be a volume which is difficult for the player to recognize.

Further, the plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine are not limited to the above combinations, and may be any kind. For example, a specific one board production device 4 among a plurality of board production devices 44.
Only the sound based on the operation of 4 may be the operation sound. Further, sounds based on the respective motions of the plurality of board effect devices 44 are defined as separate motion sounds such as the first motion sound and the second motion sound, and the plurality of motions are included in the plurality of types of sounds that indicate the degree of expectation. Sound may be included.

In addition, the operation sound is not limited to the board effect device 44, and may be an operation sound generated in accordance with the operation of the effect device provided in the front frame 12, an operation sound generated in accordance with the payout of the game ball, or the like. As the effect device provided on the front frame 12, there is an effect button 25 or the like that operates so that the protrusion ratio can be changed. FIG. 47 shows an example in which such an effect button 25 is provided.

With the effect button 25 in the initial position, first, the operation-related sound related to the operation of the effect button 25 is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b (t41). After that, the operation of the effect button 25 protruding from the initial position to the protruding position is started (t42), and when the effect button 25 reaches the protruding position, the operation is stopped (t44). A first operation sound is emitted according to the operation of the effect button 25 (t42 to t).
44). Note that the operation-related sound ends before the effect button 25 reaches the protruding position (t4.
3) Alternatively, it may be continuously emitted until reaching the protruding position.

When the effect button 25 reaches the projecting position, the operation standby state (t44) is waited for the player to operate the effect button 25. In the operation standby state, the operation-related sound and the operation sound are not emitted, the BGM is muted, and the board decoration device 46,
Some or all of the LEDs provided on the frame decoration device 18 are turned off. Note that sounds other than BGM and motion-related sounds may be emitted.

Then, when the player presses down the effect button 25 (t45), the speaker 1 is accompanied with the operation.
Operation sounds are emitted from 9a and 19b. Further, the operation standby state is released, BGM is emitted, and the light emission of the LED is restarted. Further, the effect button 25 is pushed down from the projecting position in accordance with the operation, returns to the initial position, and thereafter remains at the initial position. Furthermore, production button 2
Along with the operation of 5, the board effect device 44 operates to generate the second operation sound, and the operation-related sound is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b.

Then, the operation-related sound, the first operation sound, the second operation sound, the operation sound, and the BG emitted in this way.
Presence/absence of each M, operation of the effect button 25 to the protruding position, and the board effect device 44.
It is possible to indicate the degree of expectation by the presence or absence of the operation and the presence or absence of turning off the LED.

In addition, in FIG. 47, the first operation sound and the second operation sound are generated by different effect devices, but one board effect device 44 emits different operation sounds by changing the operation mode and the operation range. May be used, and these may be used as the first operation sound and the second operation sound. For example, the operation sound when moving from the initial position to the first position may be the first operation sound, and the operation sound when operating from the first position to the second position may be the second operation sound. Further, the operation sound when returning from the first position to the initial position may be the third operation sound, and the operation sound when returning from the second position to the first position may be the fourth operation sound.

Further, the operation sound may be louder when returning from the first position or the second position to the initial position than when operating from the initial position to the first position or the second position. .. When the player moves from the initial position to the first position or the second position, the player's attention concentrates on the motion, so there is a possibility that he or she may miss the operation sound, but when returning to the initial position, attention to the motion may be lost. Since it is not high, it is possible to hear the operation sound without fail.

Further, the one board production device 44 makes it possible to emit only the first operation sound and to simultaneously emit the first operation sound and the second operation sound by changing the operation mode and the operation range. It is also possible to include a plurality of these operation sounds in the plurality of kinds of sound that suggests. For example, the first operation sound may be emitted when operating from the initial position to the first position, and the first operation sound and the second operation sound may be emitted simultaneously when operating from the first position to the second position. good. Further, the third operation sound may be emitted when returning from the first position to the initial position, and the third operation sound and the fourth operation sound may be emitted simultaneously when returning from the second position to the first position.

Further, in the present modification, some or all of the sounds that indicate the degree of expectation may also serve as the specific sound in the first embodiment and the like. For example, when the special figure variation display game is started, when the reach state is started, when the reach state is expanded to SP reach, when the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous variation pattern such as the first temporary stop of the pseudo continuous variation pattern, At the time of re-changing, the operation sound of the board effect device 44 may be emitted as a specific sound when the effect button 25 is operated. In addition, the operation sound that makes the specific sound may be generated at a timing that the player does not expect to perform a special effect in another effect, instead of a timing that is easily recognized by another effect.

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

From the above, when the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in the gaming machine 10 that produces a state advantageous to the player, the effect of controlling the effect of the game A special result is provided by providing a control unit (production control device 300), and the production control unit emitting a first sound (for example, a motion-related sound) and a second sound different from the first sound (for example, a motion sound). It is possible to suggest a degree of expectation that is a high possibility of being derived, and a first sound effect (for example, FIG. 45(b)) that emits the first sound without the second sound, and without the first sound. A second sound effect that produces a second sound (for example, FIG. 45C) and a third sound effect that emits a second sound along with the first sound (for example, FIG. 45).
(D)) can be executed, and the first sound effect, the second sound effect, and the third sound effect have different expected degrees. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, a movable effect device (board effect device 44) that performs the effect of the game by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control unit, and the speaker 19a that emits sound under the control of the effect control unit.
, 19b, the first sound is an operation-related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and is related to the operation of the movable rendering device, and the second sound is to operate the movable rendering device. Then, the operation sound is emitted from the movable effect device. Therefore, it is easier to distinguish each sound because the parts that generate sound and the type of sound are different, and it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the probability that special results will be derived, which improves the enjoyment of the game. can do.

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

Further, the effect control means does not accompany the first effect (for example, FIG. 45(d)) that simultaneously emits the operation-related sound, the effect sound, and the operation sound at a predetermined timing during the execution of the game, and the operation-related sound and the operation sound. It is possible to execute any one of the second effect (for example, FIG. 45(a)) that produces the effect sound, and the first effect and the second effect have different expected degrees. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, the production control means, at a predetermined timing, any one of the first production, the second production, and the third production (for example, FIG. 45(h)) that emits the operation-related sound and the operation sound without the production sound. This can be executed, and the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect have different suggested degrees of expectation. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the possibility that the special result will be derived, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means emits an operation sound by reciprocating the movable member a plurality of times. Therefore, it is easier to distinguish each sound because the parts that generate sound and the type of sound are different, and it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the effect contents and the probability that special results will be derived, which improves the enjoyment of the game. can do.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. In addition, basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, portions having the same configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different portions will be described. The gaming machine of this modification controls the sound emitted from the gaming machine in association with the result of the special figure variation display game being shown.

In the gaming machine of the present modification, it is possible to emit a result presentation sound when showing the result of the special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure variation display game. The resulting presentation sound is, for example, a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and is a sound according to the result of the special figure variation display game. The operation presentation sound may be an operation sound generated by operating an operation production device such as the board production device 44.

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

After that, in the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85, the identification information of all the variation display areas is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 39(e)), and the result is shown (t52). Although this temporary stopped state does not definitely show the result, it does show whether or not it is a big hit, and it can be said that it is a state in which a certain result is shown. In this way, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, the result presentation sound is emitted. Further, when the player presses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in accordance with this operation.

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

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

When the stop time of the special figure variation display game ends, the special game state is started (t56). Along with this, the game BGM corresponding to the effect contents of the decorative special figure variable display game ends, and the special game state BGM corresponding to the game state is issued. The special game state BGM at this time is the BGM corresponding to the fanfare production.

FIG. 48(b) shows a case where the result is off. First, the decorative special figure variation display game is progressing in the reach state, and the BGM corresponding to the reach effect is issued as the game BGM corresponding to the effect contents of the decorative special figure variable display game as the BGM. Then, at a predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown, the volume reduction effect in which the BGM is muted is started (t61).

After that, the identification information of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped on the decorative special figure variable display game display section 85, and the result is shown (t62). When all identification information is temporarily stopped, the result (
As a result, a presentation sound corresponding to (disappearance) is emitted. Further, when the player presses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in accordance with this operation. Even if the result is out of order, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, BGM
Is muted, and as a result, the presentation sound and the operation sound are emitted without decreasing the volume. In addition, since the result is absent here, the operation sound generated by operating the board effect device 44 may not be generated, but may be generated.

Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends, in the decorative special figure variation display game, the temporary stop state is stopped (t64). Even during the stop time, the BGM continues to be in the mute state, and when the stop time of the special figure variation display game ends and the next special figure variation display game starts, the volume reduction effect ends and BGM is emitted. become. In other words, in the case of the special figure variation display game with a poor result, the BGM is not muted again after the BGM is muted, and the BGM is not emitted again until the next special figure variation display game (or until the customer waiting effect is started). ) Leave the BGM muted.

As described above, by performing the volume reduction effect when the result is shown, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the shown result, and the expectation for a big hit can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. .. In addition, it is possible to notify that the result is shown by issuing a result presentation sound.
When the GM is in the mute state or the volume is reduced, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. In addition, since it is possible to generate an operation sound associated with the operation of the board effect device 44 in the volume reduction effect, it is basically easier to hear an operation sound having a lower volume than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to have a staging effect that has never been seen before.

Note that, in FIG. 48, the BGM is set to the mute state in the volume reduction effect, but the BGM volume may be decreased as compared with the case where the volume reduction effect is not performed. Further, sounds other than BGM may be muted or the volume may be lowered. For example, it may be a sound different from BGM, such as a sound effect or a sound that is emitted in response to a performance display of a character or the like or an operation by a player or not. That is, as the sound other than the result presentation sound, the effect sound including the BGM, the sound effect, or the sound may be muted or the volume may be lowered. Furthermore, FIG.
Although the operation sound associated with the operation of the effect button 25 does not reduce the sound volume in No. 8, the operation sound may be muted or the sound volume may be decreased.

Further, although the volume reduction effect is started from a predetermined time before the result is shown, it may be started at a timing when the result is shown, or may be started after the result is shown. Further, although the volume reduction effect is the result presentation effect performed when the result is shown, it may be performed when the result is not indicated. In the volume reduction effect in this case, the result presentation sound is not emitted, but the operation sound associated with the operation of the effect button 25 and the operation sound associated with the operation of the board production device 44 may be emitted without decreasing the volume as described above. Alternatively, the mute state or the volume may be reduced.

Also, at the start and end of the volume reduction effect, the volume may be changed by fading out and fading in the BGM. In addition, during the period from the start of the volume reduction effect to the generation of the result presentation sound, sounds related to reach effects other than BGM may be emitted, or these sounds may not be emitted. good. In addition to the sound related to the reach effect, a sound may be emitted that encourages the special result to be shown.
Further, the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be turned off when the BGM is muted or the volume is lowered. Then, the lighting of the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be resumed when the muffling or lowering of the BGM volume is completed.

Further, in the control for putting the BGM in the mute state in the volume reduction effect, the volume may be set to 0 while continuing the reproduction of the BGM, or a silent BGM may be reproduced as the BGM. In addition, BGM is advanced during the volume reduction effect, and the BGM is completed when the volume reduction effect is completed.
When B is resumed, BGM may be in the same state as in the case where the volume reduction effect is not executed. By doing so, when a series of BGM until the end of the special figure variation display game is set corresponding to the effect content in the decorative special figure variation display game, the effect content and the BGM shift from each other. It is possible to perform an effect that does not cause discomfort.
Of course, when the BGM is restarted after the end of the volume reduction effect, the BGM may be reproduced from the beginning.

Further, in FIG. 48(a), the result presentation sound and the operation sound are prevented from being emitted at the same time.
You may make it possible to be emitted at the same time. Although the operation sound is emitted after the result presentation sound, the operation sound may be emitted at the timing when the result is shown. Also, FIG.
In FIG. 8(a), the timing at which the BGM is emitted again is the start of the stop time, but it may be a timing other than this, and the BGM may be restarted at least before the end of the stop time.

Also, in the volume reduction effect, the volume of sounds other than BGM is not reduced,
At least the result presentation sound may not be decreased in volume, and other sounds may be decreased in volume. Further, although the length of the volume reduction effect is different depending on whether the result is a big hit or a big hit, the length may be the same. Further, the length of the volume reduction effect is different depending on whether the operation sound is emitted or not in the volume reduction effect, but the length may be the same.

From the above, in the gaming machine that executes the game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is the special result, the gaming machine that produces a state advantageous to the player controls the effect of the game. The production control means is provided with means (production control device 300), and the production control means can perform control to emit a result presentation sound when showing the result of the game. When producing the result presentation sound, the volume of other sounds is reduced or muted. It will be possible to be in a state. Therefore, it is possible to inform that the result will be shown by issuing the result presentation sound, and at this time, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous by setting the other sound to the mute state or the state in which the volume is reduced It becomes possible not only to understand the result auditorily but also to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the effect control means can control the BGM, the sound effect or the sound to be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and when the result presentation sound is emitted, the volume of the BGM, the sound effect or the sound is reduced or muted as another sound. It will be possible to be in a state. Therefore, by setting the BGM, the sound effect, or the sound to the mute state or the volume lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. , The interest of the game can be improved. Note that the sound effect or sound here is, for example, a sound different from the BGM, and is sounded or sounded corresponding to the effect display of a character or the like, or the operation of the player, or not. Is mentioned.

Further, a movable effect device (board effect device 44) for effecting the game by operating the movable member under the control of the effect control device is provided, and the effect control device operates the movable effect device to move the movable effect device. It is possible to control to generate an operation sound from, and it is possible to execute a result presentation effect that emits an operation sound in response to issuing the result corresponding sound together with the result presentation sound, and in the execution period of the result presentation effect, It is possible to reduce or reduce the volume of BGM, sound effect, or sound. Therefore, the result presentation sound and the operation sound become more conspicuous by setting the BGM, the effect sound, or the sound in the mute state or the volume lowered, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, in a gaming machine that produces a state advantageous to the player, an effect control unit that controls the effect of the game, The production control means includes a movable production device that produces a game by operating the movable member under the control of the production control means, and speakers 19a and 19b that emit sound by the production control means. , 19b, it is possible to control to generate an operation-related sound related to the operation of the movable effect device and an effect sound, and it is possible to execute a sound volume reduction effect in which the sound volume of the effect sound is reduced or muted in a predetermined period. In the volume reduction effect, it is possible not to reduce the volume of the operation-related sound. As the effect sound, for example, BGM
Are listed. In addition to this, a sound other than the motion-related sound may be used as the effect sound, for example, a sound different from BGM, which is emitted in response to the effect display of a character or the like, or by the operation of the player, or not. Sound effects or voices that are generated. Therefore, by setting the BGM to the mute state or the volume lowered, the motion-related sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to recognize the motion not only visually but also auditorily. Can be improved.

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

Further, the effect control means is adapted to emit the result presentation sound according to the result of the game. Therefore, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous by setting the effect sound in the mute state or in the state in which the volume is lowered, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also audibly, which is amusement of the game. Can be improved.

A game control device that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the result of the game is a special result, generates a state advantageous to the player The effect control device is provided with a movable effect device for effecting the game by operating the movable member and the speakers 19a and 19b which are controlled by the effect control means to emit a sound. It is possible to control to emit a sound and an operation sound from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device, and reduce the volume of the effect sound or reduce the volume of the operation sound to emit the operation sound. When the effect can be executed for a predetermined period of the game and the operation sound is not emitted in the volume reduction effect, the effect sound is not emitted in the game in which the volume reduction effect is executed after the end of the volume reduction effect. Become. Therefore, the operation sound becomes more conspicuous by setting the effect sound to the mute state or the state in which the volume is reduced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved not only visually but also auditorily. Also,
It is possible to perform the effect that the effect sound can be heard again when the operation sound is emitted, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute the volume reduction effect when showing the result of the game, and does not emit the operation sound in the volume reduction effect when the result of the game is not a special result. Therefore, the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means, when the result of the game is a special result, emits an operation sound in the volume reduction effect, and after the end of the volume reduction effect, does not decrease the volume of the effect sound in the game. It will be. Therefore, the result can be grasped not only visually but also auditorily, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above 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 using 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. Further, the configurations of the above-described modified examples can be appropriately combined and applied.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all respects 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.

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Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and, when the result of the game is a special result, generates a state advantageous to the player.
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
A movable production device that produces a game by operating the movable member under the control of the production control means,
A speaker which emits sound under the control of the effect control means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to control, from the speaker, a motion-related sound related to a motion of the movable performance device and a performance sound,
It is possible to execute a volume reduction effect that lowers or mute the volume of the effect sound in a predetermined period, and in the volume reduction effect, it is possible not to decrease the volume of the operation-related sound. Machine. The effect control means,
It is possible to control the result presentation sound when showing the result of the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the volume of the result presentation sound is not reduced in the volume reduction effect. The effect control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the result presentation sound is emitted according to the result of the game.

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