JP2020168140A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve an amusement of a game in a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: game control means capable of executing a game; and performance control means capable of executing a performance related to the game. When a game result is a special result, a special game state advantageous to a player can be generated in the game machine, the performance control means can execute a reporting performance for reporting in a prescribed reporting mode, a degree of change of the game state by the game result, before finish of the game. As the reporting performance, at least any one of a first reporting performance in which a reporting mode is changed for a first time, and a second reporting performance in which a reporting mode is changed for a second time longer than the first time, can be selected in the game machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In the conventional game machine, there is a game machine that gradually changes (for example, increases) the display mode of a predetermined image. For example, when executing the notification effect, there is a gaming machine that displays the notification image (first to fourth notification images) for the notification effect stepwise according to the operation of the operating means (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP-A-2019-10356

However, in the conventional game machine, in order to display the notification images (first to fourth notification images) for the notification effect step by step, it is necessary to operate the operation means, and this operation becomes complicated. .. Therefore, for example, it is conceivable to change (for example, increase) a predetermined image for the notification effect at a constant speed. However, if the predetermined image is changed at a constant speed, the player can easily understand that the predetermined image does not change any more when the change of the predetermined image is stopped. For this reason, there is a possibility that the effect of changing a predetermined image will be insufficient to improve the interest.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game in the game machine.

A typical embodiment of the present invention includes a game control means capable of executing a game and an effect control means capable of executing an effect related to the game, and when the result of the game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the effect control means notifies the degree to which the gaming state changes depending on the result of the game in a predetermined notification mode before the game ends. The effect can be executed, and as the notification effect, a first notification effect in which the notification mode changes in the first time and a second notification effect in which the notification mode changes in a second time longer than the first time. It is characterized in that at least one of the notification effect can be selected.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the game machine.

It is a perspective view which looked at the game machine from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the production control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the probability setting change / confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common processing. Special figure It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of ordinary processing. Special FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 2 byte distribution processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a sorting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation start information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of ordinary processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the received command check process. It is a flowchart which shows the received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the one-shot system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead fluctuation system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a hit system command processing. This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP1 reach). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP2 reach (first pattern)). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP2 reach (first pattern)). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP2 reach (second pattern)). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP2 reach (second pattern)). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP3 reach (first pattern)). This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP3 reach (first pattern)). It is a timing chart explaining the increase mode of a predetermined image. It is a figure explaining the pattern of the notification effect for each SP reach. It is a figure explaining the distribution rate and the degree of expectation of the 1st pattern and the 2nd pattern. This is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen in chronological order (SP2 reach (second pattern modification example)). It is a front view which shows the modification which executes the notification effect using the expectation degree notification unit composed of an LED lamp.

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the game machine, the front, back, left, and right refer to the direction seen from the player during the game.

[Overall view of the game machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a game machine.

The game machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame that is rotatably attached to the frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge. The opening / closing frame is composed of a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game viewing area that makes the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 visible.

The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. For example, by opening only the glass frame 15, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed. Further, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not opened, the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the back surface side of the game board 30 can be accessed. Can be done.

Various frame constituent members are arranged on the edge portion around the cover glass 14 of the glass frame 15.

Decorative devices 18a and 18b capable of producing light emission according to the gaming state are arranged in the upper center and the left side of the glass frame 15. The decoration devices 18a and 18b accommodate lighting members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emitting effect according to the game state. The lighting members arranged inside the decorative devices 18a and 18b form a part of the frame decorative device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An upper speaker 19a is arranged in the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 15, respectively. Apart from these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided at the lower part of the game machine 10. The lower speaker 19b is arranged in the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

On the right side of the glass frame 15, a projecting effect unit 13 that extends in the vertical direction of the game machine 10 and projects forward (on the player side) is arranged. The protrusion effect unit 13 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress state of the game. The lighting member arranged inside the protrusion effect unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An upper plate unit having an upper plate 21 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower part of the glass frame 15. The upper plate 21 is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. The game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are supplied to the ball launcher (not shown) one by one.

The upper plate unit further includes an effect operation device that receives an input operation from the player, a ball lending operation device that accepts an input operation from the player, and a decoration device 22 that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state. ..

The effect operation device is an operation device in which the touch panel 25b is incorporated in the effect button 25, and is provided in the center of the upper part of the upper plate unit so that the player can easily operate it.

By operating the effect operation device by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the special figure variation display game (game) displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode) or execute a notice effect that announces the result of the variable display game (game) corresponding to the start memory in advance. The variable display game includes a special figure variable display game, and when it is simply a variable display game, it is referred to as a special figure variable display game in this specification.

Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during the execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect operation device during the non-execution.

The game state when the variable display game is executed is composed of a plurality of game states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. Further, the special gaming state is, for example, a time saving state as a specific gaming state, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a special result (for example, a jackpot) is high (probability variation state, probability fluctuation state), or a jackpot state (special gaming state) in a variable display game. ).

Here, the probability change state (specific game state) continues until the next big hit occurs (loop type), continues until a predetermined number of variable display games are executed (number cut type, ST), and There is something that continues until a predetermined probability fall lottery is won (fall lottery type).

Further, it may be possible to always generate a probabilistic state when a big hit occurs without determining whether or not to generate a probabilistic state by a big hit symbol random number, or to provide a winning device or the like provided with a specific area to specify. A probabilistic state may be generated when the game ball passes through the area.

The ball lending operation device is an operation device operated when the player rents a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit. The ball lending operation device includes a ball lending button 27, a return button 28, and a balance display unit 26. The ball lending button 27 is a button operated by the player when renting a game ball, and the return button 28 is a button for ejecting a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the game machine 10. This is a button operated by the player. The balance display unit 26 is a display area for displaying the balance of a prepaid card or the like.

The decoration device 22 is a device that houses a lighting member such as an LED inside and performs a light emitting effect or the like according to a game state, and is provided on the front side portion of the upper plate unit. The lighting member arranged inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of the ball launcher (not shown) and a game ball can be stored in the lower part of the front frame 12 below the glass frame 15 including the above-mentioned upper plate unit and the like. A lower plate 23 is provided.

The operation handle 24 is located at the lower right of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19b on the right side. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 into the game area 32 of the game board 30. The rate of fire of the game ball launched from the ball launcher is set to increase as the amount of rotation of the operation handle 24 increases. That is, the ball launching device can change the firing force, which is the force (speed) for launching the game ball into the game area, in response to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game can be played in various launch modes having different launching forces. Can fire a ball. The launch mode includes a left-handed hit (normal hit) in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 32 and a right-handed hit in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the game area 32.

The lower plate 23 is arranged below the upper plate unit at a predetermined distance from the upper plate unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball punching hole 23a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction, and an opening / closing operation unit 23b for opening and closing the ball punching hole 23a. When the player operates the opening / closing operation unit 23b to open the ball pulling hole 23a, the game ball stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball pulling hole 23a.

[Game board]
Subsequently, the game board 30 of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the game machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 30a that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin, and a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board main body 30a. The game machine 10 is configured to launch a game ball from a ball launcher into a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is arranged in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case (front component) 40 that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for a variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) that variablely displays (variablely displays) a plurality of identification information is arranged. The display device 41 is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that the displayed contents can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 through the window portion of the center case 40. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with a liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

A plurality of variable display areas are provided on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 41, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that directs the variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. In addition, images based on the progress of the game (big hit display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

Further, in the center case 40, an inflow port 40a to the warp passage 40e for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a stage on which the game ball passing through the warp passage 40e can roll. A portion 40b is provided. Since the stage portion 40b of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball rolled on the stage portion 40b is placed in the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. It is easier to win a prize.

An upper effect unit 40c and a side effect unit 40d are provided on the upper portion and the right side portion of the center case 40, respectively. The upper effect unit 40c and the side effect unit 40d form a part of the board decoration device 46 (see FIG. 4) and the board effect device 44 (see FIG. 4).

A normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 is provided in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40. Inside the normal drawing start gate 34, a gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal map start gate 34, the normal map variation display game is executed.

A general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and a general winning opening 35 is also arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 35.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a start winning opening (first starting winning area) 36 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided, and a second starting winning opening (second start winning area) is provided immediately below the start winning opening (first starting winning area) 36. A normal variable winning device 37 provided with a starting winning area) is provided. The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member (movable piece) 37b that converts a game ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side. When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the normal variable winning device 37. When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, the special figure variable display game is executed as an auxiliary game.

The movable member 37b is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory, and rotates via the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the result of the normal figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode. It opens and changes to an open state in which the game ball easily flows into the normally variable winning device 37 (a winning state that is advantageous for the player).

The movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100, which will be described later. The game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of a winning easy state by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game and setting the winning probability of the normal map fluctuation display game to a higher probability than usual, or a normal game state. By making the time for which the easy-to-win state occurs longer than the easy-to-win state that occurs in the above-mentioned specific game state, a time-saving state (normal power support state) is generated. In addition, even in the probabilistic state (excluding the latent probabilistic state), the time saving state (normal power support state) occurs in duplicate.

In the game area 32 at the lower right of the normal variable winning device 37, an attacker-type opening / closing door that opens the large winning opening by rotating the upper end side in the direction of tilting toward the front side by the large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3). A special variable winning device 39 having a 39c is provided. The special variable prize device 39 converts the large prize opening from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and wins the large prize. By facilitating the inflow of game balls into the mouth, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A count switch 39a (large winning opening switch 39a, see FIG. 3) is provided in the large winning opening as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. In addition, a light emitting member that illuminates the large winning opening is arranged in the large winning opening or in the vicinity of the large winning opening.

A specific area 86 (so-called V winning opening) is provided inside the second special variable winning device 39. When a game ball enters the specific area 86 (V winning opening), the probability change state (high probability state, specific game state) after the end of the big hit is determined. The specific area 86 may be opened for a long time so that the game ball can easily pass through only in the case of a probability variation jackpot. The game control device 100 can detect the passage of the game ball to the specific area 86 (V prize) via a sensor (specific area switch 72 described later) or the like, and when the V prize is detected, the game control device 100 shifts to a probable change state after the jackpot ends. In addition to confirming that the operation is to be performed, information (such as a command for passing through a specific area) indicating that the V prize has been won is transmitted to the effect control device 300 described later. Then, the effect control device 300 can notify the V prize on the display device 41 or the like.

When a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, and the large winning opening of the special variable winning device 39, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) determines the type of winning opening. The number of prize balls corresponding to the above is discharged from the payout device to the upper plate 21. Further, in the game area 32 below the normal variable winning device 37, an out opening 30b for collecting game balls that have not won a prize in the winning opening or the like is provided.

Further, a special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 variation display game) and a normal figure variation display game are executed in the lower right corner of the game board main body 30a outside the game area 32. A batch display device 50 is provided. The batch display device 50 includes display units 51 to 60 that display information such as the current gaming state.

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit 51 (special figure 1 display, lamp D1) and a second special figure fluctuation for a fluctuation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The display unit 52 (special figure 2 display, lamp D2), the fluctuation display unit 53 (normal figure display, lamps D10, D18) for the normal figure fluctuation display game, and the start (hold) storage number of each fluctuation display game. It has a storage display unit for notification (special figure 1 hold display 54, special figure 2 hold display 55, normal figure hold display 56). Special figure 1 The hold indicator 54 is composed of lamps D11 and D12. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 is composed of lamps D13 and D14. The normal figure hold indicator 56 is composed of lamps D15 and D16.

Further, the batch display device 50 is informed that it is a right-handed hit (when it should be right-handed) or a left-handed hit (normal hitting time), and the first game state display unit 57 (first game state indicator, lamp). D8), the second game state display unit 58 (second game state indicator, lamp D9) that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state, and the probability state of a big hit when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on is high. The third game status display unit 59 (third game status display, probability status display unit, lamp D17) that displays the status, and the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 39 is opened and closed) are displayed. A round display unit 60 (lamps D3-D7) is provided.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, the variation display game is executed by the variation display in which the identification information (for example, the central segment) is repeatedly turned on and off (blinking). The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are not limited to such a segment type display unit, and may be composed of an aggregate of a plurality of LEDs, or when variable display is executed. In addition, all the LEDs provided as indicators turn on and off all (simultaneous blinking of all LEDs), circular lighting (turns on and off in a predetermined order from any one LED at predetermined time intervals), or a plurality of LEDs. It may be performed by turning on / off (blinking) or circulating lighting by a predetermined number of LEDs among the LEDs. Also in the normal diagram display 53, the variation display game is executed by the variation display (blinking) in which the lamps D10 and D18 are repeatedly turned on and off. Further, the normal figure display 53 can be appropriately configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52.

Further, the lamp display device 80 provided on the upper part of the center case 40 includes a lamp display unit (LED) that executes a variable display (blinking) that repeats a lighting display and an extinguishing display as a symbol (fourth special symbol), and each special symbol. It has a lamp display unit (LED) for notifying the start (hold) storage number of the variable display game. The lamp display device 80 is controlled by the effect control device 300 (described later). The lamp display unit (LED) for starting (holding) the memory number notification of each special figure fluctuation display game ends the display of the number of holds due to the occurrence of a big hit, but when it is not in the big hit state (reach described later on the display device 41). (Including the case where is occurring), the number of holds is displayed.

Next, the flow of the game in the game machine 10, the normal map variation display game, and the special map variation display game will be described in detail.

In the game machine 10, a game is played by launching a game ball toward the game area 32 from a ball launcher (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails or windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34, the general winning opening 35, and the starting winning opening. 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 39 is won, or the ball flows into the out port 30b provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins a general winning opening 35, a starting winning opening 36, a normal variable winning device 37, or a special variable winning device 39, a number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning winning opening is dispensed through the payout device. It is discharged to the upper plate 21.

The normal figure start gate 34 is provided with a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34. When the game ball passes through the normal map start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the normal map variation display game is executed based on the determination result of the hit determination random number value extracted at this time.

A state in which the normal map fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map variable display game has already been played and the normal map variable display game has not ended, or when the result of the normal map variable display game is a hit, it is normal. When the game ball passes through the normal drawing start gate 34 when the variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, the storage number is added (+1) if the normal drawing start storage number is less than the upper limit number.

The hit judgment random value for determining the hit / miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored in the normal figure start memory, and when the hit judgment random value matches the judgment value, the normal figure fluctuation display is displayed. The game wins and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The normal map variation display game is executed by the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50. The normal figure display 53 is composed of LEDs that indicate a hit when the normal identification information (normal figure) is lit and a deviation when the normal identification information (normal figure) is off, and the normal identification information fluctuates by blinking the LED. The display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

When the normal figure random value extracted when passing through the normal figure start gate 34 is a hit value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display 53 stops in the hit state and becomes the hit state. At this time, by driving the solenoid solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), the movable member 37b is converted into the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 Winning is allowed.

The winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning of the ordinary variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3) and the starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is special figure 2. It is detected as a start winning ball of a variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

When the start winning ball of the special figure fluctuation display game is detected, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, each fluctuation pattern random value, and the like are extracted. These random value values are stored in the special figure reservation storage area (a part of the RAM) of the game control device 100 as the special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 8 times). The stored number of the special figure start prize memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 for notifying the start prize number of the batch display device 50, and is also displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Is displayed.

The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 or the first start memory. Further, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display 52 based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 or the second start memory.

The special figure 1 variable display game (1st special figure variable display game) and the special figure 2 variable display game (2nd special figure variable display game) have identification information (identification information) on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. This is performed by displaying the special symbol (special symbol) in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the predetermined result mode. Further, the display device 41 executes a decorative special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variablely displayed corresponding to each special figure variation display game.

In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). ) Is started, the fluctuating symbols are sequentially stopped after a predetermined time, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs various effect displays such as the appearance of characters in order to improve the interest. Further, in the decoration special figure variation display game, as another decoration special symbol (identification information), the fourth special symbol (blinking) is repeated (blinking) in the lamp display unit (LED) of the lamp display device 80. 4th symbol) fluctuates. The fluctuation display of the lamp display unit is stopped after a predetermined time from the start by "lighting" in the case of a miss and "turning off" in the case of a big hit.

On the contrary, the variable display of the lamp display unit (LED) as the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol) can be stopped by "turning off" in the case of a miss and "turning on" in the case of a big hit. .. In addition, a plurality of LEDs (fourth symbol LEDs) are provided as each lamp display unit, and one of the plurality of LEDs is lit in the case of disconnection, and all the plurality of LEDs are lit in the case of a big hit. It is possible.

When the game ball is won in the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 at a predetermined timing (when the jackpot random number value at the time of winning is the jackpot value), the special figure 1 display 51 or the special In the display 52 of FIG. 2, a specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbol as a result of the special figure variation display game, and a big hit state (special game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as "7, 7, 7" are aligned).

At this time, the special variable winning device 39 is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3). That is, the large winning opening provided in the special variable winning device 39 opens wide until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls are won, during which the player is given the privilege of being able to acquire many game balls. To.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate indicators or the same indicator, but the special figure variation display games are not executed at the same time. Is set.

Regarding the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed on different display devices or different display areas, or the same display may be executed. It may be executed in the device or the display area. In this case, the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is prevented from being executed at the same time. In addition, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, and there is a memory of starting the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. When the figure variation display game can be executed, the special figure 2 variation display game is executed.

In the following description, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game.

Further, although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 39a. Uses a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that has a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. .. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 or the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like is used as a machine. Microswitches with similar contacts can be used.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game control system of the game machine 10. The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100 (main board), and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter, a game microcomputer). A data bus 140 that connects a CPU unit 110 having a 111 (referred to as), an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120, and an output unit 130. And so on.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 includes a normal power supply unit 410 having an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V and DC5V from a voltage of DC32V. , A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal or reset signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence or recovery of a power failure. A control signal generation unit 430 and the like for generating and outputting a control signal such as

In the present embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, the main unit. It may be configured to be provided on a 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 mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing it, it is possible to exclude it from the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and changes the power failure monitoring signal, and also resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed down and turned on, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forced. The process of initializing to is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

Further, the game control device 100 (main board) includes a setting key switch 93. The setting key switch 93 is turned on by the operator's rotation operation or the like to make the probability setting value (setting value) according to the setting related to the game condition (game) changeable. The RAM initialization switch 112 can also be used as a setting value change switch that can change the probability setting value according to the operation of the operator. In the present embodiment, the probability setting value is a setting value for setting a winning probability such as a big hit probability or a small hit probability (only when there is a small hit), but other game conditions (directing, etc.) other than the probability. Can be changed according to the probability setting value. The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 constitute a setting changing means (setting changing device 42) capable of changing the setting (probability setting value) related to the game condition. In addition to the RAM initialization switch 112, another switch may also serve as the setting value changing switch, or may provide a dedicated setting value changing switch.

The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are provided on the game control device 100 inside the game machine 10 and are arranged at a position (inaccessible position) that cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 (main body frame) is opened. Will be done. That is, a general player cannot access and operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112.

As will be described later, when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on (power failure recovery, power recovery), the game machine 10 sets a probability setting value according to the on / off state of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112. It is possible to shift to various states such as a changeable setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) and a setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the probability setting value can be confirmed.

In the present embodiment, the probability setting value is defined in, for example, 6 steps, and the probability setting value 1 (setting 1), the probability setting value 2 (setting 2), the probability setting value 3 (setting 3), and the probability setting value 4 (setting). 4), there are a probability setting value 5 (setting 5) and a probability setting value 6 (setting 6). In general, setting 1 is the most unfavorable setting for the player, and setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player. Settings 1 and 2 are low settings, settings 3 and 4 are intermediate settings (intermediate settings), and settings 5 and 6 are high settings.

In the probability setting change process, every time the RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed by the operator, the work setting value (setting) in the work setting value area is set to the setting value 0 (setting 1, probability setting value 1) → Setting value 1 (setting 2, probability setting value 2) → setting value 2 (setting 3, probability setting value 3) → setting value 3 (setting 4, probability setting value 4) → setting value 4 (setting 5, probability setting value 5) ) → Setting value 5 (Setting 6, probability setting value 6) → Setting value 0 (Setting 1) → Setting value 1 (Setting 2) → ... In this way, the RAM initialization switch 112 also functions as a setting value change switch. For convenience of explanation, the work setting values 0 to 5 are provided corresponding to the probability setting values 1 to 6 in the setting change state (setting change mode), but the work setting value and the probability setting value are the same. It may be treated as the same in the numerical range (that is, 0 to 5 or 1 to 6) (the work set value and the probability set value are set to the same value).

Instead of operating the RAM initialization switch 112 (setting value changing switch), the setting key switch 93 may be rotated to a predetermined position to change the probability setting value. Moreover, the probability setting value is not limited to 6 steps. Then, the performance display device 152 in which the display probability setting value corresponding to the selected work setting values 0 to 5 is, for example, a 4-digit 7-segment type (8-segment type including the dot Dp) display. Etc. are displayed.

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

The ROM 111b non-volatilely stores invariant information (program, fixed data, determination value of various random numbers, etc.) for game control. The RAM 111c is used as a work area of the CPU 111a and a storage area for various signals and random values during game control. Information on the game (game information) is stored, and the stored information is stored even if a power failure occurs. Is a possible retention and storage means. An electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c.

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 content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) 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. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where it is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result 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 and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display is performed. No display mode. The reach state also includes, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the variation display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variation display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example,). The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same identification information). (However, the special result mode is excluded) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from the reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as a system (type) of reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode (big hit mode) is different (the degree of expectation is different), normal reach (N reach), Special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected degree (expected value) of the jackpot of the reach production is increased in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, the reach state is included in the variation display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variation display game. That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of order). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The degree of expectation of the production (notice) suggests the probability that the production will be a big hit when the production is selected, and the selection rate of the production when it is a big hit and the selection rate of the production when it is not a big hit (when it is off). It can be calculated based on the selectivity and the like.

The CPU 111a executes a game control program in the ROM 111b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a big hit random number for determining a big hit in a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a small hit for determining a small hit symbol. Design random numbers (only when there is a small hit), fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns in special figure fluctuation display games (including execution time of fluctuation display games in various reach and fluctuation display without reach) Based on the random number generation circuit for generation and the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, the update timing of the timer interrupt signal and the random number generation circuit of a predetermined period (for example, 4 msec (millisecond)) is given to the CPU 111a. It has a clock generator that generates a clock.

Further, the CPU 111a acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b in the process related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111a determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state, and the start memory number. Based on the above, one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. Here, the CPU 111a serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit 600, and controls for paying out the ball lending.

The input unit 120 of the game control device 100 includes a radio wave sensor 62 (panel radio wave sensor) that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a gate switch 34a of the normal drawing start gate 34, and a start port 1 in the first start winning opening 36. These are connected to the switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the second starting winning opening 37 (normal variable winning device), the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35, and the large winning opening switch 39a of the special variable winning device 39. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided in which a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch is input and converted into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.

Further, the interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is connected to the specific area switch 72, the remaining ball discharge port switch 73, and the out ball detection switch 74. The specific area switch 72 detects the passage of the game ball (V winning) into the specific area 86 (V winning opening). The remaining ball discharge port switch 73 detects the game ball that has passed through the remaining ball discharge port that discharges the game ball from the special variable winning device 39. The out-ball detection switch 74 may detect only the game balls that pass through the out-port 30b, or may detect all the game balls that have been launched into the game area and finished the game.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a are input to the third input port 124. ..

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the second input port 123.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the specific area switch 72, the remaining ball discharge port switch 73, or the out ball detection switch 74 is input to the fourth input port 126.

Further, the second input port 123 includes a detection signal of a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, and a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. A signal from the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) provided on the switch 63, the front frame 12 (main body frame), etc., and a signal from the vibration sensor 65 that detects the vibration of the game machine 10 are input. ..

Further, the second input port 123 takes in the setting key switch signal from the setting key switch 93 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the third input port 124 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124.

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 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become.

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

Further, the input unit 120 indicates a frame radio wave illegal signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy signal, a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shoot ball out switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow. The first input port 122 that takes in the overflow switch signal, the touch switch signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24, and the signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and supplies them to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored (full) in the lower plate 23. The frame radio wave invalid signal is a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (main body frame) detecting the radio wave, and the payout busy signal is in a state where the payout control device 200 can accept a command. It is a signal indicating whether or not.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt 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 Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with 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 is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test apparatus. It is configured as follows.

Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game 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 the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input from the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of an accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the game machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state cannot be obtained is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.

The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not go through the buffer, and the like. There is. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, 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 includes a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c that is connected to the data bus 140 and opens the normal variable winning device 37, and a large winning opening solenoid 39b (large winning opening solenoid) that opens the special variable winning device 39. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting open / close data of the lever solenoid 86b that operates the lever to open the specific area 86.

Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the game machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and provides information about the game machine 10 to the outside. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 is a first driver (drive circuit) that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal by receiving open / close data signals of the general electric current solenoid 37c and the grand prize opening solenoid 39b output from the second output port 134. 138a, the second driver 138b that outputs the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136. The third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side, and the fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal 71. Is provided.

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

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via a segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via a digit wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence with, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

Further, the output unit 130 receives the serial data (control data, lighting pattern data, character code (character code), etc.) output from the second output port 134, and receives the performance display device 152 (status display device). A driving driver 150 is provided. In the present embodiment, the performance display device 152 is composed of a plurality of (4) 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot Dp) display (LED lamp), and the driver 150 is an LED driver. It is not limited to.

The performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board), but may be provided at another location. For example, the performance display device 152 can display a display probability setting value, an accessory ratio, a ball ejection rate, and the number of ejected balls as a performance display.

Here, the number of ejected balls is the number of game balls ejected from the game area 32 (also referred to as the number of out balls), the number of game balls that have passed through the winning opening (the number of winnings), and the number of games that have passed through the out opening 30b. It is the total with the number of spheres. The number of ejected balls can be obtained by counting the signal of the out ball detection switch 74 or the like. In the present embodiment, the winning openings include a general winning opening 35, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting opening 1), a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting opening 2), and A special variable winning device 39 (large winning opening) is included.

The payout rate is the ratio (ratio) of the total number of prize balls to the number of ejected balls (or the number of launched balls), and is calculated by (number of acquired balls ÷ number of ejected balls) × 100 (%). That is, the ball output rate is the number of acquired balls (total number of prize balls) per 100 ejected balls.

For example, the bonus ratio is in the jackpot state out of the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning a prize in the winning opening during a predetermined period (for example, from the power-on of the game machine 10 to the present). It is the ratio (%) (= so-called continuous character ratio) of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by the character) obtained by winning the big prize opening. The bonus ratio may be the ratio of the number of prize balls (during the big hit state and the small hit state) obtained by winning the big prize opening (= big winning opening ratio) to the total number of prize balls. Or, the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the large prize opening and the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening) (= the so-called bonus ratio (total bonus ratio) commonly used )) May be used.

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub-board) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the effect control system of the game machine 10.

The effect control device 300 is used to display an image on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speaker 19.

The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides 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 commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / 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 developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. Wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose 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 an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is transmitted to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the address / data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 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. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The effect control command signal (effect command) is a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F331. Receive as. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect provided on a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 and a game board 30 (including a center case 40) for driving and controlling a frame decoration device having an LED (light emitting diode) (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like). A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. The board decoration device 46 may include the above-mentioned lamp display device 80.

These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. A frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling a frame effect device such as a motor provided on the glass frame 15 may be provided.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do.

Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, the VDP 312 (VDPReSET signal), the sound source LSI314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) that drives and controls the lamp, motor, etc., are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111a of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random value for hit determination in the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and ROM 111b. Compared with the judgment value stored in, the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game is judged.

Then, after displaying the identification symbol on the normal map display 53 with a variation for a predetermined time, a normal map variation display game for stopping and displaying is displayed. When the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the normal figure display 53, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example). , 0.3 seconds) Control to open as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display 53 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

In addition, the start winning (starting memory) is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and the jackpot determination of the special figure 1 variation display game is made based on the starting memory. The random value for use is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b to determine the hit / miss of the special figure 1 variation display game.

Further, the start memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the ordinary variable winning device 37, and the random value for jackpot determination of the special figure 2 variable display game is memorized based on the start memory. Is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b, and the hit / miss of the special figure 2 variation display game is determined.

Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 after the identification symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into the starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). Make.

Further, the effect control device 300 displays the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game on the display device 41 based on the control signal from the game control device 100. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling the light emission of various LEDs, based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a hit, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and generates a special game state. Let me. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111a controls, for example, by opening the opening / closing door 39c of the special variable winning device 39 by the large winning opening solenoid 39b to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening. ..

Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening, or a predetermined opening time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big winning opening. One round (R) is to open the big winning opening until the above condition is achieved, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 11 times or 2 times) control (cycle game). I do. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as the game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. The high probability state (probability change state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than that of the normal probability state. Further, regardless of which of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game results in a high probability state, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game Both are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state) as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the normal fluctuation operating state, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled as compared with the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal operating state. Since it is controlled so that the opening time of the game is substantially increased, the normal electric power support state is set. In addition, even in the high probability state (normal probability change state) excluding the latent probability change state, the time saving state is duplicated and the normal electric support is executed.

For example, in the time-reduced state, it is possible to shorten the time so that the execution time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game is set to the second fluctuation display time shorter than the normal first fluctuation display time (for example). 10000 msec is 1000 msec). In the time saving state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation time) is also shorter than usual, and the time reduction fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is also executed.

Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal figure stop time for displaying the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game to be a second stop time (for example, 704 msec) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). Is.

Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is the first opening time (for example, 100 msec) in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer (for example, 1352 msec).

Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening number (for example, 2 times) is obtained with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the second opening number of times (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map variation display game (normal figure probability) can be set to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operating state.

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. As a result, in the time-saving state, the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 becomes easier than in the normal game state, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game per unit time can be increased as compared with the normal game state. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states with different changes. Further, the movable member 37b may be set not to be opened in the normal operating state (probability of normal drawing is 0). Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

[Transition state when power is turned on]
As described above, the state shifts to four states (modes) depending on the on / off state of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 93 when the power is turned on.

When the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 93 are turned on when the power is turned on, the probability setting value (setting value) is changed to a variable setting state (setting change state, setting change mode). (See A1027-A1036 in FIG. 5B and FIG. 6B).

Next, when the setting key switch 93 is turned on but the RAM initialization switch 112 is off when the power is turned on, the state shifts to the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the probability setting value can be confirmed (FIG. FIG. See A1031-A1036 of 5B and FIG. 6B).

If the setting key switch 93 is off but the RAM initialization switch 112 is on when the power is turned on, the state shifts to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode) and the RAM initialization process (RAM clear). The process) is executed to initialize the RAM 111c (see A1042-1044 in FIG. 5B).

If the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off when the power is turned on, the state shifts to the normal power recovery state (normal power recovery mode), and the power is simply recovered.

[Control of game control device]
Hereinafter, control of a game machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing a procedure of main processing by the game control device 100. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100, the step code (number) is represented as "A ***".

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts the main process, it first executes a process of disabling interrupts (A1001). Further, a stack pointer setting process for setting the stack pointer, which is the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs, is executed (A1002).

Subsequently, register bank 0 is designated as the register bank to be used (A1003), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (A1004). For example, when the RAM address is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh, 00h is set as the upper address.

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a firing prohibition signal and sets the firing permission signal to the prohibited state (A1005). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a launch prohibition signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited. After that, the game control device 100 reads the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 (A1006). That is, the signals from the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read.

Further, the game control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). A program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means by setting a predetermined initial value in the power delay timer. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting until is normally started is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can be prevented from missing a command. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the timing of the power delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

By reading the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be reliably detected. That is, if the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated or the power is turned on after the standby time has elapsed. It is necessary to continue to operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 from the time until the elapse of the standby time. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 performed at the time of turning on the power cannot be accepted without performing such a troublesome operation. Can be prevented.

When the power delay timer is set (A1007), the game control device 100 executes time counting of the standby time and a process of monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (A1008 to A1010).

When the power failure monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first reads the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred. (A1008). When a power failure occurs (the result of A1008 is "Y"), the player waits until the power of the gaming machine is cut off.

When the power failure has not occurred (the result of A1008 is "N"), the game control device 100 updates the power-on delay timer by -1 (A1009), and determines whether or not the value of the timer is 0. (A1010). If the value of the timer is not 0 (the result of A1010 is "N"), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to step A1008.

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

On the other hand, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1010 is "Y"), that is, when the standby time has expired, the game control device 100 has a read / write RWM (read / write) such as a RAM or EEPROM. (Memory) access is permitted (A1011), and off-data is output to all output ports (set to no output) (A1012).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port previously mounted on the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in the present embodiment) (A1013). ).

Further, here, the driver 150 for driving the performance display device 152 (state display device) may be initially set. The game control device 100 writes a command including control data corresponding to the contents of the initial setting to the transmission buffer of the second output port 134 (serial communication circuit) and transmits the command to the driver 150. For example, the game control device 100 sets the duty ratio in the initial setting. The duty ratio corresponds to the brightness of each LED (each segment) of the performance display device 152. The game control device 100 sets the number of digits used in the performance display device 152 in the initial setting. In this embodiment, the number of digits used is four.

Next, the game control device 100 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) (A1014). The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111a based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (here, RAM111c) (A1015). Here, the flag of the assumption of abnormality is once set in a predetermined register.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (A1016). Then, if it is normal (the result of A1016 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (A1017).

Further, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1017 is “Y”), the game control device 100 calculates a checksum of a predetermined area (for example, a game control work area) in the RWM. The calculation process is executed (A1018), and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power failure match (A1019). If the checksums match (the result of A1019 is "Y"), the RAM is normal and the RAM error flag indicating a RAM error is cleared (A1020). After that, the process proceeds to step A1021.

Further, when the game control device 100 determines that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (the result of A1016 is "N" or the result of A1017 is "N"), the checksums do not match. (The result of A1019 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1021 without clearing the RAM error flag.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (A1021). When both switches are on (the result of A1021 is "Y"), the game control device 100 shifts to the variable setting state (setting change mode), and executes the process during the probability setting change in steps A1027-A1037. ..

When at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (here, RAM 111c). It is determined whether or not it is done (A1022). When the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023). When the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), the process of confirming the probability setting in step A1031-A1037 (during the setting confirmation state and the setting confirmation mode), in step A1041-144 The RAM initialization process (RAM clear process) or the process at the time of normal power-on (power recovery) in steps A1041, A1045, and A1046 is executed.

The game control device 100 notifies that the game control device 100 (main board, main board) has an abnormality when the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1023 is “Y”). An error notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024). The effect control device 300 that has received the command for notifying the main abnormality error notifies that there is an abnormality in the game control device 100.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 uses the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 to display the 7-segment display data (data of the error display of "E1" in FIG. 9C) when the game is stopped on the performance display device 152. Is output to (A1025). Then, the on-data of the security signal for notifying the external device (game hall internal management device (hall computer), information collecting terminal, etc.) of the abnormality is output to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). Here, even when the information regarding the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are maintained in the off state. After that, the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated to wait, and the setting change operation (both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are turned on) is performed again to wait for the power to be turned on. While the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated to wait and wait, the interrupt remains disabled (A1001), and the timer interrupt process capable of executing the special figure 1 and 2 game process and the normal figure game process. Since (Fig. 7) cannot be executed, the game (special figure variation display game, normal figure variation display game) cannot be executed.

In this way, if the setting change operation (both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are turned on) is not executed, but the probability setting changing flag is set, there is an abnormality. , A1024-A1026 is executed. For example, when the power is turned off and restarted while the probability setting is being changed (before the setting change is completed), the probability setting changing flag may be set even though the setting change operation has not been executed. is there.

On the other hand, even when the RAM abnormality flag is set (the result of A1022 is "Y"), the game control device 100 notifies the game control device 100 (main board) that there is an abnormality in the main abnormality error notification. The command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024), and the 7-segment display data (data of the error display of "E1" in FIG. 9C) when the game is stopped is output to the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 (A1025). ), The on-data of the security signal is output to the external information terminal 71 in order to notify the external device of the RAM abnormality (A1026). As described above, even when the information regarding the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are maintained in the off state. After that, the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated to wait.

When both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are turned on (the result of A1021 is "Y"), the game control device 100 starts the process of changing the probability setting (during the variable setting state). First, it is determined whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is set (A1027). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (the result of A1027 is "Y"), it is unknown whether the probability setting value is correct, so the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area of the RAM 111c is cleared. After setting the initial value (for example, the minimum setting value "1") (A1028), the probability setting changing flag indicating that the probability setting is being changed is set (A1029). When the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1027 is "N"), the probability setting changing flag is set without clearing the probability setting value (A1029). Next, the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1030), and the process proceeds to step A1034. The effect control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the display device 41 or the like that the probability setting is being changed.

In the game control device 100, at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), and the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"). ), And when the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 93 is on (A1031). When the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1031 is "Y"), the RAM initialization switch 112 is off, and the processing during the probability setting confirmation (setting confirmation state) starts, and the probability Set the probability setting confirmation flag indicating that the setting is being confirmed (A1032). Then, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1033), and the process proceeds to step A1034. The effect control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the display device 41 or the like that the probability setting is being confirmed.

After step A1030 or step A1033, the game control device 100 executes the processes of steps A1034 to A1040 as common processes during the probability setting change and the probability setting confirmation.

First, the game control device 100 saves 128 ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area in order to output a security signal during the probability setting change and the probability setting confirmation (A1034). The count of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed in the probability setting change / confirmation process (FIG. 6B) described later, but remain when the probability setting change or the probability setting confirmation is completed early. The count of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed by the external information editing process (A1321). The security signal is output for at least 50 ms while the probability setting is being changed and the probability setting is being confirmed.

Next, the game control device 100 permits interrupts (A1035). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) can be executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 93 is off (A1036). When the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1036 is "N"), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (A1037). If no power failure has occurred (the result of A1037 is “N”), the process returns to step A1036. On the other hand, when a power failure has occurred (the result of A1037 is "Y"), the process at the time of the power failure in steps A1055-A1061 is executed.

In this way, as long as the setting key switch 93 is on and a power failure does not occur, the probability setting value can be confirmed in the variable setting state (setting change state, setting change mode) or the probability setting value can be confirmed. The setting confirmation status (setting confirmation mode) is continued.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1036 is "Y"), the game control device 100 prohibits interrupts (A1038), and issues a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (effect control board). (A1039). The effect control device 300 that has received the command to end the notification ends the notification that the probability setting is being confirmed or the notification that the probability setting is being changed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set, that is, whether or not the probability setting is being changed so far (A1040). When the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1040 is "Y"), that is, when the probability setting is being changed so far, the RAM initialization process (described later) in steps A1042-A1044 is executed. To do. On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1040 is "N"), that is, when the probability setting is being confirmed so far, when the power is turned on after step A1045 (when the power is restored). Perform the normal processing of.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is on when the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1031 is “N”) (A1041). When the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (the result of A1041 is “Y”), the RAM area other than the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value is cleared to 0 in the RAM 111c (A1042). That is, the game information stored in the RAM 111c is cleared to 0 except for the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area. Further, the above-mentioned probability setting changing flag is also cleared here. Further, in addition to the probability setting value area, a configuration that does not clear the stack area and the unused area, a work area related to the performance information and its display (performance display), and a configuration that does not clear the stack area are also possible. .. The performance information is derived based on the number of prize balls obtained by winning, for example, the ball output rate, the base value (the ball output rate in the normal game state), the accessory ratio, the number of ejected balls, and the like. is there.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1043). Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1044), and the process proceeds to step A1047.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 has a normal power supply because both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1041 is “N”). The process at the time of turning on (when the power is restored) is started, and the power failure recovery process is executed (A1045). For example, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery (power recovery) is saved in the area to be initialized. In addition, the above-mentioned probability setting confirmation flag is also cleared here. Next, a 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 effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1046), and step A1047. Move to the processing of.

The command at the time of RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1044 and the command at the time of recovery from a power failure transmitted in the process of step A1046 include a model designation command indicating the type of the game machine and the hold of special figures 1 and 2. Ornament special figure 1 indicating the number Hold number command and decoration special figure 2 Hold number command, probability information command indicating the presence or absence of a probability state (high probability state or low probability state) or time saving state, special figure change in a predetermined production mode It includes a production count information command that indicates the number of times the display game has been executed, and a power failure recovery command that indicates that the power has been turned on.

Further, the command at the time of RAM initialization and the command at the time of power failure recovery include the setting value information command (probability setting value information) indicating the setting value information (setting information) which is the information of the probability setting value (setting value) of the game machine 10. Command) is included. The game control device 100 only needs to transmit the set value information command to the effect control device 300 only once when the power is restored (turned on), and thereafter, the effect control device 300 refers to the set value information stored by itself. You can control the production.

The RAM initialization command also includes a RAM initialization command (RAM clear command). The effect control device 300 that has received the RAM initialization command displays, for example, a customer waiting demo on the display device 41, and notifies the RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the sound of the LED and the speaker of the board decoration device 46 or the like. Do it for a second. Further, the command at the time of power failure recovery includes a screen designation command for designating the display contents of the screen of the display device 41. Note that the screen designation command is a customer waiting demo command for both Special Figures 1 and 2 during normal processing (when neither fluctuating nor hitting), and is a recovery screen command otherwise.

After step A1044 or step A1046, the game control device 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1047). Specifically, the CPU 111a sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set.

The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) when they are exchanged in a predetermined order and stored as different bit arrangements (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). It is a pattern that determines.

In the present embodiment, by exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the game control device 100 extracts the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power, and corresponds to various initial value random numbers (big hit symbol random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol). Initial value (big hit symbol initial value random number), small hit symbol random number that determines the small hit symbol (small hit symbol initial value random number) (only when there is a small hit), hit random number that determines the hit of the normal figure Save in a predetermined area of RWM (A1048) as the start value of the initial value (random number of initial value per hit), initial value of random number of fall lottery used in the fall lottery (random number of initial value of fall lottery), etc. ). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the start value (initial value) of various initial random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers (A1050). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the fall lottery random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. There is. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU, and the jackpot symbol random number, hit random number, and fall lottery random number are timer interrupts that are processing units of the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the processing.

In addition, for jackpot symbol random numbers, hit symbol random numbers, and fall lottery random numbers, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes around. ing. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or 1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the hit random number, and the fall lottery random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prohibits interrupts (A1051) and executes a performance display editing process for editing performance information and its display (performance display) (A1052). Here, performance information (role ratio, ball output rate, etc.) may be calculated. Further, when the RAM error flag is set in the register, the work area and the stack area related to the performance information and its display (performance display) may be cleared (if it is not cleared in step A1042). After that, interrupts are permitted (A1053). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) can be executed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (A1054). If no power failure has occurred (the result of A1054 is “N”), the process returns to step A1050. As a result, the process of steps A1050-A1054 is repeated until a power failure occurs.

When a power failure occurs (the result of A1054 is "Y"), the game control device 100 starts processing at the time of a power failure, temporarily disables interrupts (A1055), and outputs off-data to all output ports (A1055). 1056). After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (A1057), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (A1058). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off is executed (A1059), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1060). Finally, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM is executed (A1061), and the game waits until the power of the gaming machine is turned off.

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing (interrupt processing program). The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt processing is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 100 first designates the register bank 1 as the register bank to be used (A1301), and sets the upper address of the RAM start address in the predetermined register (A1302). By switching from register bank 0 used in main processing to register bank 1 at the start of timer interrupt processing, it is equivalent to saving the register used in main processing. When the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is automatically disabled.

Next, the game control device 100 executes input from various sensors and switches, capture of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (A1303). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed based on the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag (A1304). When the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (the result of A1304 is "Y"), the probability setting change / confirmation process for changing or confirming the probability setting value is executed (A1305).

The game control device 100 is an actuator such as a solenoid (for example, a large winning opening solenoid 39b) based on the output data set in various processes when the probability setting is not changed or the probability setting is not confirmed (the result of A1304 is “N”). Output processing for performing drive control, LED drive control (light emission control), and the like is executed (A1306). When a launch prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005 in the main process, the launch permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the launch permission signal can be set to the permitted state.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process (A1307) that outputs commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, and further, random number update process 1 (A1308) and random number update. Process 2 (A1309) is executed. After that, monitoring of whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a, and monitoring of errors (front frame and glass frame open). (A1310), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is executed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not abnormal discharge of the game ball is occurring at the large winning opening (A1311). When the abnormal discharge occurring flag is set by the abnormal discharge monitoring process (A1318) described later, it can be determined that the abnormal discharge is occurring. When the abnormal discharge is occurring (the result of A1311 is “Y”), the processes after step A1315 are executed.

When the abnormal discharge is not occurring (the result of A1311 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the special figure game process for performing the process related to the special figure variation display game (A1312). The details of the special figure game processing will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a normal map game process that performs a process related to the normal map variation display game (A1313). A segment LED editing process is executed (A1314), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents (A1314).

Further, the game control device 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process of checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to determine whether or not there is an abnormality (A1315). Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) for checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board and determining whether or not there is an abnormality is executed (A1316).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a vibration fraud monitoring process for monitoring fraud due to vibration based on the input from the vibration sensor 65 (A1317). Next, an abnormal discharge monitoring process for monitoring abnormal discharge from the large winning opening is executed (A1318). In the abnormal discharge monitoring process, the abnormal discharge of the special variable winning device 39 is based on the inputs from the large winning port switch 39a, the specific area switch 72 (V winning port switch), and the remaining ball discharge port switch 73 of the special variable winning device 39. Is monitored, and when an abnormal discharge occurs, the abnormal discharge occurring flag is set. The game ball that has passed through the large winning opening switch 39a of the special variable winning device 39 is discharged through the specific area switch 72 (V winning opening switch) or the remaining ball ejection port switch 73.

Next, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1319). Then, the performance display monitor control process for controlling the display of the performance display device 152 is executed (A1320). After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

When returning the timer interrupt processing, the interrupt disabled state is restored and the register bank specification is automatically restored. However, depending on the CPU used, interrupts are permitted after the external information editing processing. Processing or processing to return the designation of the register bank to register bank 0 may be performed.

[Probability setting change / confirmation process]
Next, the details of the probability setting change / confirmation process (A1305) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the procedure of the probability setting change / confirmation process. In the probability setting change / confirmation process, the probability setting value can be changed or confirmed.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the probability set value is within the normal range (A2401). The probability setting value here is stored in the probability setting value area of the RAM 111c.

When the probability set value is within the normal range (the result of A2401 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the probability set value display data corresponding to the probability set value (A2402), and the performance display device 152 Is output via the driver 150 (A2404). When the probability set value is not within the normal range (the result of A2401 is "N"), the extinguishing data is set as the probability set value display data (A2403), and the data is output to the performance display device 152 via the driver 150 (A2404). ).

Here, the probability set value display data is display probability set value data displayed on the performance display device 152, and is stored in the probability set value display data area. In order to prevent confusion among people involved in the hall, if the probability setting values are different but the same jackpot probability (and small hit probability), the display probability setting value is associated with the jackpot probability (and small hit probability). May be the same. That is, the same display probability setting value may mean the same jackpot probability (and small hit probability).

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 if the security signal control timer is not 0 (A2405). The security signal control timer is 128 ms (predetermined time) set in step A1034. Subsequently, the on-data of the security signal for notifying the external device (game hall internal management device (hall computer) or the like) of the abnormality is output to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). Here, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are maintained in the off state.

After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (A2407). When the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A2407 is "N"), that is, when the probability setting is being confirmed, the probability setting change / confirmation process is terminated without doing anything.

The game control device 100 is the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on when the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A2407 is “Y”), that is, when the probability setting is being changed. Whether or not it is determined (A2408). When it is the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on (the result of A2408 is "Y"), the probability setting change / confirmation process is terminated. This is to prevent a situation in which the probability set value is unintentionally updated when the RAM initialization switch 112 is held down.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input of the RAM initialization switch 112 when it is not the first timer interrupt process after the power is turned on (the result of A2408 is “N”) (A2409). When there is no input from the RAM initialization switch (the result of A2409 is "N"), the probability setting change / confirmation process ends.

When the game control device 100 receives an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (the result of A2409 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the work set value in the work set value area (in the RAM 111c or the register) in the range of 0 to 5. Along with updating by +1 the probability setting values 1 to 6 in the probability setting value area are updated by +1 according to the work setting value (A2410). As a result, the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is updated by 1 each time the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated. After that, the probability setting change / confirmation process is terminated. In the work setting value area (in RAM111c or a register) for storing the work setting value when the setting change mode is entered, a value corresponding to the probability setting value read from the probability setting value area (1 from the probability setting value). The subtracted value) may be stored.

In the above, every time the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, the probability setting value in the probability setting value area is directly updated in response to the update of the work setting value, but the work setting value of the RAM 111c is updated. The probability setting value (work setting value) during the setting change is stored in the area, and when the setting key switch 93 is turned off and the setting change work is completed (the result of A1036 is "Y"), the work setting The value corresponding to the work setting value in the value area may be stored in the probability setting value area for the first time. In this way, when a power failure occurs during the setting change (the result of A1037 is "Y"), the probability setting value used for game control, effect control, etc. (probability setting stored in the probability setting value area) It is possible to prevent the situation where the value) is changed by an unintended value.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (A1312) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure game processing. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

First, the game control device 100 executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (A2601). In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins a game ball in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and a special figure variation display based on the winning is displayed. Predetermine the game result based on the winning at the stage before the start of the game. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a large winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 39a provided in the special variable winning device 39 is monitored. The details of the large winning opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (A2603). By updating -1, the special figure game processing timer is clocked by the interrupt cycle (4 msec) of the timer interrupt processing. The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to 0. Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure game processing timer is 0 (A2604). If the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A2604 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A2619.

The game control device 100 corresponds to the special figure game processing number when the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up. The special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process is set in the register (A2605). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired by using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606). Subsequently, a subroutine call is made based on the special figure game processing number, and the game branch processing according to the special figure game processing number is executed (A2607).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A2607, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effect, and sets the effect. The special figure normal processing for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure changing processing is executed (A2608). The details of the special figure normal processing will be described later in FIG.

When the game processing number is "1" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets the stop display time of the special figure, sets the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure display, and the like. Figure The processing during fluctuation is executed (A2609). For example, in the special symbol changing process, the process number "2" related to the special symbol display process is set by setting necessary information such as a symbol stop command indicating the stop of the special symbol and the stop display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. Set and save in the special figure game processing number area.

When the game processing number is "2" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets a fanfare command according to the type of jackpot and sets each jackpot if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a jackpot. The special figure display processing for setting the fanfare time according to the large winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is executed (A2610). For example, in the special figure display processing, if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the necessary information such as the fanfare command and the fanfare time is set, and the processing number "3" related to the fanfare / interval processing is set. Save to the special figure game processing number area. If the result of the special figure variation display game is not a big hit, the process number "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set and saved in the special figure game processing number area.

When the game processing number is "3" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the large winning opening, updates the number of opening times, and performs processing during opening of the large winning opening. The fanfare / interval processing for setting and the like is executed (A2611). For example, in the fanfare / interval processing, necessary information such as the round command corresponding to the round of the round game to be executed and the opening time of the large winning opening is set, and the processing number "4" related to the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is set. Set and save in the special figure game processing number area.

In step A2607, when the game processing number is "4", the game control device 100 sets an interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting an ending command if it is the final round. The processing during opening of the large winning opening is executed (A2612), in which information necessary for processing the remaining balls of the large winning opening is set. For example, in the processing during the opening of the large winning opening, necessary information such as an interval command and an ending command is set, a processing number "5" related to the processing of the remaining balls of the large winning opening is set, and the game is saved in the special figure game processing number area.

In step A2607, when the game processing number is "5", the game control device 100 sets a process for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged if the big hit round is the final round. The big winning opening remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is executed (A2613). For example, in the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, the interval time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area if it is not the final round, the processing number "3" related to the fanfare / interval processing is set, and the special figure game processing number area is set. Save. If it is the final round, the ending time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area, the processing number "6" related to the jackpot end processing is set, and the game is saved in the special figure game processing number area.

When the game processing number is "6" in step A2607, the game control device 100 executes a jackpot end process for setting information necessary for executing the special figure normal process (A2614). For example, in the jackpot end processing, the probability state after the jackpot state ends and the normal power support state after the jackpot state ends (the probability state after the jackpot state ends and the normal power support state after the jackpot state ends ( Set necessary information such as (time saving state), set the processing number "0" related to the special figure normal processing, and save it in the special figure game processing number area. The probability fluctuation judgment data includes the number of continuous games (number of time reduction fluctuations, number of electric support) of the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the jackpot state and the normal power support state (time reduction state) after the end of the jackpot state. ) Information is included.

When the processing based on the special figure game processing number is completed, the game control device 100 prepares the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (A2615), and then the special figure 1 display. The symbol variation control process according to 51 is executed (A2616). Then, after preparing the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (A2617), the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (A2618).

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (A2601) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a winning monitoring table for the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2701), executes a hard random number acquisition process (A2702), and determines whether or not there is a winning in the starting winning opening 36. (A2703). If there is no winning in the starting winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "N"), the processes after step A2709 are executed. On the other hand, when there is a prize in the start winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the special figure time is shortened (during the normal electric support state) (A2704).

When it is determined that the special figure time reduction is not in progress (the result of A2704 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the processes of step A2707 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, when the special figure time is shortened (the result of A2704 is "Y"), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared as an effect command (A2705), and the effect command setting process is executed (A2705). A2706). In the effect command setting process, the effect command is written in the serial transmission buffer, and the effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

That is, in the normal electric support state (time saving state), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed regardless of the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) of the variable display game. .. In the case of the present embodiment, it is easier to win a prize in the starting winning opening 36 by hitting the left side, and the normal variable winning device 37 is not won unless it is hitting the right side. In addition, the game ball does not pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 unless it is hit right. Therefore, in the normal power support state (time saving state), right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a prize in the start winning opening 36 during the normal power support state (that is, during the normal power support state). When left-handed), a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing right-handed by the display device 41 or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting the information of the hold by the start winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2707), and then executes the special figure starting opening switch common process (A2708). Then, a winning monitoring table for the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (A2709), a hard random number acquisition process is executed (A2710), and whether or not there is a winning in the second starting winning opening is determined. Judgment (A2711). If there is no winning in the second starting winning opening (the result of A2711 is "N"), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when there is a prize in the second start winning opening (the result of A2711 is "Y"), whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state in which the winning can be won (A2712). When the normal electric accessory is in operation (the result of A2712 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A2714.

On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2712 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the illegal electric power is occurring (A2713). When the number of fraudulent prizes in the ordinary variable prize-winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5), it is determined that the general electric power fraud has occurred. In the normal 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 fraud has occurred, and if 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 winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

When the game control device 100 is not in the process of fraudulent electric power (the result of A2713 is "N"), the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) (A2714). , The special figure start port switch common process is executed (A2715), and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, even when it is determined in A2713 that an illegal operation is occurring (the result of A2713 is "Y"), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch common process (A2708, A2715) in the start port switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure for common processing of the special figure start port switch. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

First, the game control device 100 outputs information regarding the number of winnings to the monitoring target start port switch among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the external management device of the game machine 10. The start port signal output number of times is loaded (A2901), the loaded value is updated by +1 (A2902), and it is determined whether or not the output number of times overflows (A2903). If the number of outputs does not overflow (the result of A2903 is "N"), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (A2904), and the process proceeds to step A2905. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (the result of A2903 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A2905. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start port signal output frequency region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, in the game control device 100, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, whether or not the number of special figure reservations (start memory number) to be updated corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value. (A2905). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (the result of A2905 is "N"), the special figure start port switch common processing ends. If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "Y"), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) is updated by +1. Then (A2906), the target start opening winning flag is saved (A2907).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures (A2908), and stores the jackpot random number prepared in step A2805 in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (A2909). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (A2910), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (A2911).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (A2912), and executes the special figure reservation information determination process (A2913). In the special figure hold information determination process, the look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the saved jackpot random number or the stop symbol information based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the first half variation number based on the saved variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (number of variation before reach). And the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number (number of fluctuation after reach) is set as an effect command. Then, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared as the effect command (A2914), and the effect command setting process (A2915) is executed to be common to the special figure start port switch. End the process.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start winning opening 36 and the starting winning area of the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the execution right of the variable display game. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number as start memory. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. It is stored, and various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (A2608) in the special figure game processing will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (A3201). When the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (the result of A3201 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (A3206). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (the result of A3206 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo has started (A3211), and when the customer waiting demo has not started (A3211). The result of (A3212) is that the customer waiting demo flag area is set to the customer waiting demo flag area (A3212).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a customer waiting demo command as an effect command (A3213), performs an effect command setting process (A3214), and proceeds to the process of step A3215. On the other hand, in step A3211, when the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of A3211 is "Y"), "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (A3215), and the special figure game processing number. The processing number is saved in the area (A3216), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (A3217). Then, the flag during the fraudulent monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A3218), and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3201 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202), and the decorative feature corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number. The figure hold number command (decorative special figure 2 hold number command) is prepared as an effect command (A3203), and the effect command setting process is executed (A3204). Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process of special figure 2 is executed (A3205), and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

Further, when the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3206 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3207), and the decorative feature corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number. The figure hold number command (decorative special figure 1 hold number command) is prepared as an effect command (A3208), and the effect command setting process is executed (A3209). Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process of the special figure 1 is executed (A3210), and the special figure normal process is terminated.

In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 held before checking the number of special figures 1 held, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (A3202) is executed when the number of special figures 2 held is not 0. The Rukoto. That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has a second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed as a variation display based on the first start memory. It is a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (A3207) in the special figure normal processing will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game.

The game control device 100 saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (A3401). Subsequently, the jackpot flag 1 setting process for setting the jackpot flag 1 deviation information and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a jackpot is executed (A3402). The details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) related to the special figure 1 variation display game (A3403). In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol number at the time of a miss or a big hit and the missed stop symbol pattern or the jackpot stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number are saved. Then, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared as an effect command, and the effect command setting process is executed. In addition, the number of rounds information (round upper limit value) corresponding to the stop symbol number and the probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number are acquired and saved.

Further, the game control device 100 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern (A3404).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game is set (A3405). ).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern (variation pattern number), which is a variation mode in the special figure 1 variation display game (A3406). Next, the game control device 100 executes the variation start information setting process (A3407) for setting the variation start information of the special figure 1 variation display game, and ends the special figure 1 variation start process. In the fluctuation start information setting processing, the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is acquired and saved in the special figure game processing timer area. Then, a variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared as an effect command, and the effect command setting process is performed. Further, in the fluctuation start information setting process, the number of reserved special figures related to the special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2) of the special figure variation display game to be started is updated by -1 (decreased by 1).

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (A3202) in the special figure normal processing will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special drawing 2 fluctuation start processing. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and is the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 11 for the second start memory. It is something to do.

First, the game control device 100 saves the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (A3501). Subsequently, the jackpot flag 2 setting process for setting the jackpot flag 2 deviation information and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot is executed (A3502).

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) related to the special figure 2 variation display game (A3503). Further, a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is executed (A3504). Subsequently, a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game is set, is prepared (A3505).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game (A3506). Finally, the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the special figure 2 variation display game is executed (A3507), and the special figure 2 variation start process is completed.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
Next, the details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process (A3402) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process.

The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the jackpot flag 1 area (A3601). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of RWM, prepared (A3602), and the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0. (A3603). It should be noted that the number of hold 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1). After that, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value is a jackpot according to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value is executed (A3604).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3604) is a jackpot (the result of A3605 is “Y”), the game control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 area in which the loss information is saved in step A3601. Save (A3606) and end the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3605) is not a jackpot (the result of A3605 is "N"), the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is either "big hit" or "missing".

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
Next, the details of the jackpot flag 2 setting process (A3502) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process. In this process, the same process as the process in the jackpot flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 13 is performed for the second start memory.

First, the game control device 100 saves the deviation information in the jackpot flag 2 area (A3701). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of RWM, prepared (A3702), and the special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0. (A3703). The number of hold 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2). After that, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value is a jackpot according to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value is executed (A3704).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3704) is a jackpot (the result of A3705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A3701. Save (A3706) and end the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3704) is not a jackpot (the result of A3705 is "N"), the jackpot flag 2 setting process is terminated while saving the information that the jackpot flag 2 is out of alignment. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is either "big hit" or "missing".

[Big hit judgment process]
Next, the details of the jackpot determination processing (A3605, A3704) in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing, the jackpot flag 2 setting processing, and the like will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot determination process. The jackpot determination process is a process common to the jackpot determination process in other processes executed during the timer interrupt process, and is also executed in step A3004 of the special figure hold information determination process.

The game control device 100 first sets a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value (A3801), and determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A3802). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit.

When the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A3802 is "Y"), the game control device 100 sets a deviation (other than the jackpot) as the determination result (A3807), and ends the jackpot determination process. To do.

Further, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A3802 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the jackpot occurrence probability is in the high probability state (probability variation state). (A3803). Then, in the case of a high probability state (the result of A3803 is "Y"), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is set (A3804). On the other hand, when the probability is not high (the result of A3803 is "N"), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (A3805).

When the upper limit determination value of the value of the jackpot random number is set, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (A3806). When the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of A3806 is "Y"), a deviation (other than the jackpot) is set as the determination result (A3807). On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of A3806 is "N"), the jackpot is set as the determination result (A3808). When the determination result is set, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure information setting processing (A3404, A3504) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure information setting process. In the present embodiment, the probability state (low probability / high probability, with / without time reduction) does not directly affect the distribution of fluctuations, and the effect mode managed by the game control device 100 affects the distribution of fluctuations. As the production mode, one production mode is set from a plurality of production modes according to the probability state, the presence / absence of the time saving state, the progress status of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

First, the game control device 100 sets the first half variation group selection pointer table (A4201) and acquires the first half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information (A4202). Next, the first half variable group selection offset table is set (A4203), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (A4204). ..

Next, the game control device 100 adds the first half variable group selection pointer and the offset data (A4205), and saves the added value in the variable distribution information 1 area (A4206). As a result, the variable distribution information 1 generated based on the type of stopped symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode is saved in the variable distribution information 1 area. The fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is later used to select a fluctuation group. However, although it depends on the specifications of the model, the fluctuation time is shortened only in the case of the outlier when the number of hold is large. Therefore, in the case other than the outlier, the hold number does not affect the distribution of the first half fluctuation as a result. In addition, the fluctuation group includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns, and when determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation group is first selected, and then one fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation groups. ing.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the latter half variation group selection pointer table (A4207) and acquires the latter half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information (A4208). Next, the latter half variable group selection offset table is set (A4209), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure hold number and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (A4210).

Next, the game control device 100 adds the latter half variation group selection pointer and the offset data (A4211), saves the added value in the variation distribution information 2 area (A4212), and sets the special figure information. End the process. As a result, the variable distribution information 2 generated based on the type of stopped symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode is saved in the variable distribution information 2 area. The fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing the latter half fluctuation (type of reach (including no reach)), and is later used to select a fluctuation group. However, the reach occurrence rate changes according to the number of holds only in the case of a loss (the reach occurrence rate decreases when the number of holds is large), so in cases other than the loss, the number of holds will be distributed to the latter half fluctuation as a result. Does not affect.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation pattern setting processing (A3406, A3506) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special drawing 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process.

The fluctuation patterns are the first half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation mode from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. The latter half fluctuation pattern is set first, and then the first half fluctuation pattern is set.

The game control device 100 first sets the variable group selection address table (A4301), acquires the address of the latter half variable group table corresponding to the variable distribution information 2 (A4302), prepares the address, and prepares the target variable pattern random number. The variation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared from the 1 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (A4303). In the present embodiment, the structure of the latter half variable group table is different between the hit type and the missed type. Specifically, the hit size is 1 byte size, and the loss size is 2 byte size. Since the hit rate is lower than the loss rate and even one byte is sufficient, the hit size is 1 byte from the viewpoint of saving data capacity. Therefore, at the time of hitting, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used. In addition, the rate of occurrence of loss is higher than the rate of occurrence of hit, and in order to make more diverse effects appear, the size for loss is 2 bytes.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order (A4304), and if it is out of order (the result of A4304 is “Y”), performs a 2-byte distribution process (A4305). Then, the process proceeds to step A4307. If it is not out of alignment (the result of A4304 is "N"), the sorting process (A4306) is performed, and the process proceeds to the process of step A4307.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires and prepares (A4307) the address of the latter half variation selection table (second half variation pattern selection table) obtained as a result of the distribution, and holds the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area (hold). Load the variable pattern random number 2 from (for equation 1) and prepare it (A4308). Then, the distribution process is executed (A4309), the latter half variable number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, and the latter half variable number area is saved (A4310). By this process, the latter half fluctuation pattern is set.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the first half fluctuation group table (A4311), and calculates the table selection pointer based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the second half fluctuation number (A4312). Then, the address of the first half variation selection table (first half variation pattern selection table) corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (A4313), and the variation pattern random number is generated from the target variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of hold 1). Load 3 and prepare (A4314). After that, the distribution process (A4315) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, saved in the first half variation number area (A4316), and the variation pattern setting process is completed. By this process, the first half fluctuation pattern is set, and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern, which is an execution mode of the game, from a plurality of of them.

[2-byte distribution processing]
Next, the details of the 2-byte distribution process (A4305) in the variation pattern setting process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of 2-byte distribution processing. The 2-byte distribution process is a process for selecting the latter half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the latter half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

First, the game control device 100 checks whether the first data of the selection table (the latter half variation group table prepared in A4302) is a code without distribution (that is, “0”) (A4401). Here, the latter half fluctuation group table stores a predetermined distribution value in association with at least one latter half fluctuation selection table, but the latter half that defines only the latter half fluctuation selection table in which the latter half fluctuation pattern is “no reach”. In the variable group table (for example, some variable group tables when the result is out of order), there is no need for distribution, so the distribution value "0", that is, the code without distribution is specified at the beginning. ..

Then, when the first data in the selection table (second half variation group table) is a code without distribution (the result of A4402 is "Y"), the game control device 100 updates to the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result. Then (A4407), the 2-byte distribution process is completed. On the other hand, when the first data of the selection table (second half variation group table) is not a code without distribution (the result of A4402 is "N"), the first distribution specified in the selection table (second half variation group table) is specified. Get the value (A4403).

Subsequently, a new random number value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired in step A4403 from the random number value (value of fluctuation pattern random number 1) prepared in step A4303 (A4404), and the calculated new random number value is calculated. Is less than "0" (A4405). Then, when the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "N"), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (A4406), the process proceeds to step A4403, which is followed by the process. Subsequent processing is performed. That is, the distribution value specified next in the selection table (second half fluctuation group table) is acquired (A4403), and then the distribution value is subtracted from the random number value determined in the previous step A4405 to create a new disturbance. A numerical value is calculated (A4404), and it is determined whether or not the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4405).

The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A4405 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "Y"). As a result, any one of the latter half variable selection tables is selected from at least one latter half variable selection table defined in the selection table (second half variable group table). Then, in step A4405, when it is determined that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "Y"), the data is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the sorted result (A4407), and 2 bytes. The sorting process ends.

[Distribution processing]
Next, the details of the distribution processing (A4306, A4309, A4315) in the fluctuation pattern setting processing will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the sorting process. In the distribution process, the second half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is selected from the second half fluctuation selection table (second half fluctuation pattern group) based on the fluctuation pattern random number 2, or the first half fluctuation selection table (first half fluctuation selection table) is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number 3. This is a process for selecting the first half fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game from the first half fluctuation pattern group).

First, the game control device 100 starts with the head data of the target selection table (the second half variation group table prepared in A4302, the second half variation selection table prepared in step A4307, or the first half variation selection table prepared in step A4313). Checks if is an unsorted code (ie "0") (A4501). Here, the second half fluctuation group table, the second half fluctuation selection table, and the first half fluctuation selection table are predetermined in association with at least one second half fluctuation selection table, the second half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation number), and the first half fluctuation pattern (first half fluctuation number). In the case of a selection table that stores the distribution value of, but does not need to be distributed, the distribution value "0", that is, the code without distribution is specified at the beginning.

Then, in the game control device 100, when the first data of the target selection table (second half variation group table, second half variation selection table, first half variation selection table) is a code without distribution (the result of A4502 is "Y"), The address of the data corresponding to the distribution result is updated (A4507), and the distribution process is completed. On the other hand, if the first data of the target selection table (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation selection table, first half fluctuation selection table) is not a code without distribution (the result of A4502 is "N"), the target selection table (second half fluctuation). The first distribution value specified in the group table, the second half fluctuation selection table, and the first half fluctuation selection table) is acquired (A4503).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 subtracts the distribution value acquired in step A4503 from the random number values (values of fluctuation pattern random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 2, and fluctuation pattern random number 3) prepared in steps A4303, A4308, and A4314. Then, a new random number value is calculated (A4504), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4505). Then, when the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (the result of A4505 is "N"), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (A4506), the process proceeds to step A4503, which is followed by the process. Subsequent processing is performed.

That is, the distribution value specified next in the target selection table (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation selection table, first half fluctuation selection table) is acquired (A4503), and then the randomness determined in the previous step A4505 is acquired. A new random number value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value from the numerical value (A4504), and it is determined whether or not the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4505). The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A4505 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4505 is "Y"). As a result, at least one second half fluctuation selection table, second half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation number), and first half fluctuation pattern (first half) specified in the target selection table (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation selection table, first half fluctuation selection table) One of the latter half fluctuation selection tables, the second half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation number), and the first half fluctuation pattern (first half fluctuation number) is selected from the fluctuation numbers).

Then, when the game control device 100 determines in step A4505 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4505 is "Y"), the game control device 100 updates the address of the data corresponding to the distributed result. (A4507), the sorting process is completed.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting processing (A3407, A3507) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special drawing 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation start information setting process.

The game control device 100 first clears the random number storage area of the target variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (A4601). Next, the first half fluctuation time value table is set (A4602), and the first half fluctuation time value corresponding to the first half fluctuation number is acquired (A4603). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (A4604), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (A4605).

Then, the game control device 100 adds the first half fluctuation time value and the second half fluctuation time value (A4606), and saves the added value in the special figure game processing timer area (A4607). After that, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (A4608), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared as an effect command (A4609), and an effect command setting process is performed (A4610). ). Next, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is updated by -1 (A4611), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is set (A4612). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (A4613), the free area after the shift is cleared (A4614), and the fluctuation start information setting process is completed.

By the above processing, information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination means for determining various random value values stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

Then, the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. Decorative special figure variable display Set detailed production contents in the game. Information on the start of these special figure variation display games includes a decorative special figure hold number command including information on the number of start memories (holds), a decorative special figure command including information on a stop symbol, and a variation of the special figure variation display game. Examples include a variable command including information about the pattern and a stop information command including information about the extension of the stop time, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decorative special figure command before the variable command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Public map game processing]
Next, the details of the normal map game processing (A1310) in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal figure game processing. In the normal map game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal map variation display game is controlled, and the normal map display is set.

First, the game control device 100 executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a (A7601).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a general electric winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the start port 2 switch 37a (A7602).

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the normal game processing timer is not 0 (A7603). The minimum value of the normal figure game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the normal figure game processing timer becomes 0 (A7604).

When the value of the normal figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A7604 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the game control device 100 is set to the normal figure game processing number. The general diagram game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the corresponding process is set in the register (A7605).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game based on the set table of the game sequence of the game (A7606). Then, a subroutine call is made based on the Fuzu game processing number, and the game branch processing according to the Fuzu game processing number is executed (A7607).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A7607, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the normal map variation display game, sets the fluctuation start of the normal map variation display game, sets the effect, and sets the effect. Performs normal processing (A7608), which sets information necessary for processing during fluctuations in the normal map. The details of the normal processing will be described later in FIG. 22.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the normal map changing process for setting the information necessary for performing the normal map display processing (the game control device 100). A7609). For example, in the normal map variable processing, in order to shift to the normal map display process, "2" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal map game processing number area, and the normal map display time is set to the normal map game. Save to the processing timer area.

Further, in the game control device 100, when the game processing number is "2" in step A7607, if the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit, the normal power according to whether or not the time is shortened. The normal map display processing is executed (A7610), in which the opening time is set and the information necessary for performing the normal map per-game processing is set. For example, in the normal map display process, when the result of the normal map variable display game is a hit, "3" is set as the game process number and the normal map game process number area is set in order to shift to the normal map hit process. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, in order to shift to the normal game processing number, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the normal game processing number area.

Further, when the game processing number is "3" in step A7607, the game control device 100 normally continues the processing during the normal drawing or sets the information necessary for performing the normal electric remaining ball processing. The middle process per figure is executed (A7611). For example, in the normal processing per figure, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 a predetermined number of times, "4" is set as the game processing number in order to shift to the normal electric remaining ball processing. Save to the normal game processing number area.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the normal electric remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the normal drawing end processing (A7612). ). For example, in the Fuden remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the Fuzu hit end processing, "5" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fuzu game processing number area, and the Fuzu ending time is set to the Fuzu game. Save to the processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes a normal drawing end process for setting information necessary for performing the normal figure normal processing (A7608). (A7613). For example, in the normal figure per end process, "0" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal figure game process number area in order to shift to the normal figure normal process.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a normal map fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal map display 53 (A7614). After that, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53 is executed (A7615), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 executes the processing after step A7614 when the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A7604 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing normal processing (A7608) in the normal drawing game processing will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure for normal processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of reserved figures is 0 (A7901). When the number of reserved normal figures is 0 (the result of A7901 is "Y"), the normal process transition setting process 1 of the normal figure is executed (A7923), and the normal process of the normal figure is terminated. In the normal-figure normal processing transition setting process 1, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal-figure game processing number area in order to shift to the normal-figure normal processing.

Further, when the number of reserved numbers is not 0 (the result of A7901 is "N"), the game control device 100 loads a random number per RWM from the random number storage area per normal figure (for 1 reserved number), and RWM. The hit symbol random number is loaded from the normal symbol per symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) (A7902). Then, the random number storage area per normal figure (for 1 hold number) and the symbol random number storage area per normal figure (for 1 hold number) are cleared to 0 (A7903). Furthermore, whether or not the probability of a hit result in the normal map fluctuation display game is higher than usual in the normal figure high probability (in the high probability state), that is, whether or not the time is shortened (normal power support state). (A7904). The probability of hitting a normal figure in a high probability is 250/251, and the probability of hitting a normal figure in a low probability is 0/251.

When the game control device 100 is not in the high probability of the normal figure (the result of A7904 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets the low probability lower limit judgment value (251 in this case) which is the lower limit judgment value in the low probability of the normal figure (A7905). , When the high probability of the normal figure is in progress (the result of A7904 is "Y"), the high probability lower limit judgment value (1 in this case) which is the lower limit judgment value in the high probability of the normal figure is set (A7906), and step A7907 is performed. Move to processing.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (251 in this case) (A7907). It should be noted that the upper limit judgment value here is common to the high probability of the normal map and the low probability of the normal figure. If the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (the result of A7907 is "Y"), that is, if it is out of order, the process proceeds to step A7909. When the hit random number is less than the upper limit determination value (the result of A7907 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A7908).

The game control device 100 saves the hit flag area when the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A7908 is "Y"), that is, when the hit flag area is missed (A7909). Further, the out-of-order stop symbol number is set as the normal symbol stop symbol number (A7910), the out-of-order symbol information is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (A7911), and the process proceeds to step A7915.

When the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A7908 is "N"), that is, in the case of hit, the game control device 100 saves the hit information in the hit flag area (A7912) and converts it into the loaded hit symbol random number. The corresponding stop symbol number is set (A7913), the hit stop symbol information corresponding to the hit stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (A7914), and the process proceeds to step A7915. There may be several types of hit stop symbols.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number in the normal symbol stop symbol area (A7915), and saves the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (A7916). Next, prepare a Fuzu command corresponding to information related to the Fuzu variation display game (particularly, hit / miss information of the Fuzu variation display game) as an effect command (A7917), and execute the effect command setting process. (A7918). Then, the random number storage area per normal figure is shifted (A7919), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (A7920), and then the number of reserved normal figures is updated by -1 (A7921).

That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the rankings of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 that are held after the normal figure holding number 1 are moved up one by one. By this processing, the value for the number of holdings of the normal figure 2 to the number of holdings of the normal figure 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is moved from the number of holdings of the normal figure 1 of the random number storage area per the normal figure to the number of holdings of the normal figure 3. Will be done. Then, the value for the number of reserved numbers 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved numbers is decremented by 1.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the process transition setting process during the normal map change (A7922), and ends the normal map normal process. In the normal map fluctuation processing transition setting process, in order to shift to the normal map fluctuation processing, "1" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal map game processing number area, and the normal map fluctuation time is saved in the normal map fluctuation time. Save to the game processing timer area.

[Control of production control device]
The control (process) executed by the effect control device 300 by the effect control program will be described below.

[Main processing (effect control device)]
First, the details of the main processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main process (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. The main process is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (directing microcomputer) when the power is turned on to the game machine 10. In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 300, the step code (number) is represented as "B ***".

When the execution of the main process is started, the effect control device 300 first disables interrupts (B0001). Next, the initial settings of the CPU 311 and VDP 312 are executed (B0002, B0003), and interrupts are permitted (B0004). When the interrupt is permitted, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 100 can be executed.

Next, the effect control device 300 permits the generation of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 or the like (B0005), and sets a random number seed to be used for random number generation (B0006). Then, the initial value at the time of turning on the power is saved in the area to be initialized (B0007).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (B0008). The WDT is started with the CPU initial setting (B0002) described above, and monitors whether the CPU 311 is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared even after a certain period of time has passed, the WDT time is up and the CPU 311 is reset.

After that, the effect control device 300 executes an RTC reading process for reading time information from the RTC (real-time clock) 338 (B0009).

The RTC reading process may be configured to read the time information from the RTC 338 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every two hours), and it is not necessary to read the time information every time the process shifts to step B0009. The RTC reading process may be executed only once when the power is turned on to the effect control device 300 (that is, the power is turned on to the game machine 10) (the position of the RTC reading process may be changed, for example, steps B0003 and B0004). May be executed between). The effect control device 300 sets a time timer (timekeeping means) for measuring the time in the timer area in the RAM, and when the time information is read from the RTC 338 at a predetermined cycle or when the power is turned on, the time is set from the RTC 338 only once. When the information is read, the time timer (timekeeping means) may be adjusted to match the time of RTC338. Then, the effect control device 300 may execute various processes by using the time timer. By doing so, the number of times of processing for reading the time from the RTC 338 can be reduced, and the load on the CPU 311 is reduced.

Next, the effect control device 300 detects an operation signal of the effect button 25 (signal of the effect button switch 25a or the touch panel 25b) by the player, or changes the effect content (setting) according to the detected signal. The effect button input process is executed (B0010). Subsequently, the hall / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the person in charge of the game hall (game store) or the player is executed (B0011). In the hall / player setting mode processing, the player can customize the effect according to the effect points described later.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect point control process for adding or clearing the effect points (B0012). In the effect point control process, the effect points are added by executing the effect or operation for which the effect points are to be added, and at the end of the game so that the effect points can be carried over to the next game. For example, information including information on production points and the like is displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark). For example, the effect control device 300 can display the QR code (registered trademark) on the display device 41 in the hall / player setting mode processing.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as an effect random number (B0013), analyzes the received command received from the game control device 100, and executes the corresponding received command check process. (B0014). The details of the received command check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 executes a customer waiting demo editing process (B0015) that edits and controls the content of the customer waiting demo displayed on the display device 41, and determines the power saving state of the game machine 10 waiting for the customer. The power saving control process to be controlled is executed (B0016).

Next, the effect control device 300 updates various data according to the contents to be displayed on the display device (display means) such as the display device 41, or sets the drawing to be displayed on the display device 41 in the display frame buffer. Execute the effect display editing process (B0017). As for the drawing data set at this time, the image of the display device 41 can be updated without any problem as long as the VDP 312 can complete the drawing within the frame period of 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec). Then, the preparation for drawing in the display frame buffer is completed, and the drawing command preparation end setting is executed (B0018).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing (B0019). If it is not the frame switching timing (the result of B0019 is "N"), the process of B0019 is repeated until the frame switching timing is reached, and if it is the frame switching timing (the result of B0019 is "Y"), the display device 41 is displayed. Instruct screen drawing (B0020). Since the frame period of this embodiment is 1/30 second, the frame is switched when the periodic V blank (image update) is executed twice every 1/60 second (1/2 of the frame period), for example. .. The image may not be updated in 1/60 seconds, and the interval may be further increased.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B0021).

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) including LEDs and the like (B0022). In the decoration control process, for example, brightness control (light emission control) of a decoration device such as an LED is executed.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a movable body control process for controlling an effect device (board effect device 44) such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid (B0023). In the movable body control process, for example, an accessory operation effect for driving the motor is set.

Then, when the effect control device 300 finishes the process of B0023 described above, the effect control device 300 returns to the process of B0008. After that, the processes from B0008 to B0023 are repeated.

[Receive command check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the received command check process (B0014) in the above-mentioned main process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reception command check process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 loads the value of the command reception counter in the command reception counter area of the RAM as the command reception number in order to check the number of commands received from the game control device 100 (B1101). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of command receptions is 0 (B1102). When the number of commands received is 0, that is, when there is no command received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "N"), there is no command to analyze, so the received command check process ends.

On the other hand, when the number of commands received is not 0, that is, when the command is received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 is a command reception counter in the command reception counter area. After subtracting the value by the number of received commands (B1103), the contents of the received command buffer of the RAM are copied to the command area for analysis (B1104). Here, since the received command buffer is a ring buffer, there is no problem even if the number of command received is subtracted before copying the contents in the buffer to the command area. Also, even if a new command is received during copying, the data will not be overwritten.

Then, the effect control device 300 updates the command read index by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (adds only 1) (B1105). The receive command buffer is configured to store up to 32 received commands. The received commands are stored in the received command buffer in the order of the command read index 0 to 31, and here, the received commands are read in the index order and copied to the command area for analysis. When the copy to the command area for analysis is completed, the storage area of the received command buffer corresponding to the read command read index is cleared.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the copy of the command for the number of received commands loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1106), and if the copy is not completed (the result of B1106 is "N". ”), The processing of steps B1104 to B1106 is repeated.

When the effect control device 300 receives the command transmitted from the game control device 100, the content of the received command is saved in the reception command buffer, and at the same time, the command reception counter value in the command reception counter area is added and updated. Although 32 commands can be stored in the received command buffer, the received commands are analyzed separately in the command area for analysis. Then, when the content of the received command is copied to the command area for analysis, the received command buffer and the command reception counter value are cleared. In this way, by always securing a free area without performing direct analysis in the received command buffer, it is possible to prepare for a large amount of commands received.

Subsequently, when the copy is completed (the result of B1106 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 loads the received command content of the command area for analysis (B1107), and analyzes the content of the received command. The process is executed (B1108). The details of the received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 below. In addition, the address of the command area for analysis is updated (B1109). After that, it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1110), and if the analysis is not completed (the result of B1110 is "N"), the step. The processing of B1107 to B1110 is repeated. When the analysis is completed (the result of B1110 is "Y"), the reception command check process is terminated.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the above-mentioned received command check process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command analysis process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 separates the upper byte of the received command as a MODE unit and the lower byte as an ACTION unit (ACT unit) (B1201). The command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is composed of a MODE unit (MODE command) and an ACTION unit (ACTION command), and is usually continuously transmitted from the MODE unit indicating the type of command. To. Therefore, the upper and lower ranks of the received command are configured in the order of the MODE section and the ACTION section.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit is in the normal range (B1202). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (value assigned as the command specification indicating the type) that can be taken by the MODE unit indicating the type of the command. Then, when the MODE unit is in the normal range (the result of B1202 is “Y”), it is similarly determined whether or not the ACTION unit is in the normal range (B1203). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a value (value assigned as a command specification indicating the content) that can be taken by the ACTION unit indicating the content of the command (specific production instruction, etc.). Then, when the ACTION section is in the normal range (the result of B1203 is "Y"), the ACTION section for the MODE section determines whether or not the combination is correct (B1204). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the ACTION section is a value that can be taken by a command of the type specified by the MODE section. Then, if the combination is correct (the result of B1204 is "Y"), the command processing according to the command system is executed in the processing after B1205.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the value of the MODE unit is within the range of the variable command (B1205). The variable command is a command for instructing a variable pattern of a special decorative symbol, for example, a variable command (A3407). Then, when the MODE unit represents a variable command (the result of B1205 is "Y"), the variable command process is executed (B1206), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a variable command (the result of B1205 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the jackpot command (B1207). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) related to an effect during a jackpot. For example, a fanfare command (A2610) for commanding a fanfare screen or a round screen is commanded. Round command (A2611), interval command (A2612) for commanding the interval screen, ending command (A2612) for commanding the ending screen, and the like. Then, when the MODE unit represents a jackpot command (the result of B1207 is "Y"), the jackpot command process is executed (B1208), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a jackpot command (the result of B1207 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the symbol command (B1209). The symbol-based commands include, for example, decorative special symbol commands (A3403, A3503) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. Then, when the MODE unit represents a symbol-based command (the result of B1209 is "Y"), the symbol-based command process is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a symbol-based command (the result of B1209 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit is within the range of a single-shot command (B1211). Then, when the MODE unit represents a single-shot command (the result of B1211 is "Y"), the single-shot command process is executed (B1212), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a single-shot command (the result of B1211 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (B1213). .. The look-ahead symbol command includes, for example, the look-ahead stop symbol command (A2913). Then, when the MODE unit represents a look-ahead symbol-based command (the result of B1213 is "Y"), the look-ahead symbol-based command process is executed (B1214), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent the look-ahead symbol command (the result of B1213 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (B1215). ). The look-ahead variation command includes, for example, the look-ahead variation pattern command (A2913). Then, when the MODE unit represents a look-ahead variable command (the result of B1215 is "Y"), the look-ahead variable command process is executed (B1216), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the MODE unit does not represent a look-ahead variable command (the result of B1215 is "N"), the effect control device 300 may have received an unexpected command (for example, a command used only in the test mode). Since there is a possibility, the received command analysis process is terminated. In addition, when the MODE part is not in the normal range (the result of B1202 is "N"), the ACTION part is not in the normal range (the result of B1203 is "N"), or the ACTION part for the MODE part is not the correct combination ( The result of B1204 is "N"), and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Single-shot command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the one-shot command processing (B1212) in the reception command analysis processing (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure of one-shot command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a model designation command indicating the type of the game machine (B1301). Then, when the MODE unit represents a model designation command (the result of B1301 is "Y"), the model setting process for setting the type of the gaming machine is executed (B1302), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent the model designation command (the result of B1301 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit represents the RAM initialization command (B1303). ). Then, when the MODE unit represents a RAM initialization command (the result of B1303 is "Y"), the RAM initialization setting process for notifying the RAM initialization and the like is executed (B1304), and the single-shot command process is performed. finish.

When the MODE unit does not represent the RAM initialization command (the result of B1303 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit represents the power failure recovery command (B1305). ). Then, when the MODE unit represents a power failure recovery command (the result of B1305 is "Y"), the power failure recovery setting process is executed (B1306), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

If the MODE unit does not represent a power failure recovery command (the result of B1305 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a customer waiting demo command (B1307). .. Then, when the MODE unit represents the customer waiting demo command (the result of B1307 is "Y"), the customer waiting demo setting process is executed (B1308), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

When the MODE section does not represent the customer waiting demo command (the result of B1307 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 1 hold number command. (B1309). Then, when the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (the result of B1309 is "Y"), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is executed (B1310), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, if the MODE section does not represent the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (the result of B1309 is "N"), then whether or not the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 2 hold number command. (B1311). Then, when the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 2 hold number command (the result of B1311 is "Y"), the special figure 2 hold information setting process is executed (B1312), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents the probability information command when the MODE unit does not represent the decorative special figure 2 hold number command (the result of B1311 is “N”). (B1313). Then, when the MODE unit represents a probability information command (the result of B1313 is "Y"), the probability information setting process is executed (B1314), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a probability information command (the result of B1313 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the MODE unit represents an error / invalid command (". B1315). As error / illegal commands, for example, an illegal occurrence command, an illegal release command, a state off command, a state on command, a magnet illegal notification command (magnetic error command), and a panel radio error notification command (panel radio error command) are available. is there. As the fraud occurrence command, there is a command indicating the occurrence of a fraudulent prize based on the signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a. The fraud release command is a command indicating the fraud release. In the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (A1310), the occurrence of fraudulent winning and the cancellation of fraud are monitored, and the fraud occurrence command and the fraud release command can be transmitted. As a status on command, a signal is generated from the glass frame opening detection switch 63 (glass frame opening error) and a signal is generated from the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) (main body frame opening error, front frame). There is a command indicating (open error). In addition, the state off command indicates that no error has occurred. A status on command and a status off command can be transmitted in the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (A1310). When there is a detection (magnet fraud) from the magnetic sensor switch 61, a magnet fraud notification command is transmitted in the magnet fraud monitoring process (A1315). When there is a detection (radio wave fraud) from the radio wave sensor 62, a panel radio wave fraud notification command is transmitted in the radio wave fraud monitoring process (A1316).

Then, when the MODE section represents an error / illegal command (the result of B1315 is "Y"), an error / illegal setting process for notifying or canceling the error or invalidity is executed (B1316). Terminates single-shot command processing. In the error / invalid setting process, it is set to generate an error or invalid notification sound.

In the effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent an error / illegal command (the result of B1315 is "N"), the MODE section then sends a command for switching the effect mode (processing during special figure display). Etc.) is determined (B1317). Then, when the MODE unit represents a command for switching the effect mode (the result of B1317 is "Y"), the effect mode switching setting process is executed (B1318), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

When the effect control device 300 does not represent the command for switching the effect mode (the result of B1317 is "N"), then the MODE section represents the out ball number command indicating the number of out balls. Whether or not it is determined (B1319). Then, when the MODE unit represents the out-ball number command (the result of B1319 is "Y"), the out-ball number reception processing is executed (B1320), and the single-shot command processing is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, if the MODE section does not represent the out-ball count command (the result of B1319 is "N"), then whether or not the MODE section represents the count command (large winning opening count command). (B1321). Then, when the MODE unit represents the count command of the large winning opening switch (the result of B1321 is "Y"), the count information setting process is executed (B1322), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a set value information command (probability set value information command) when the MODE unit does not represent a count command (the result of B1321 is “N”). (B1323). The set value information command is included in the command at the time of power failure recovery in step A1046 of FIG. 6B and the command at the time of RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1044. Then, when the MODE unit represents the set value information command (the result of B1323 is "Y"), the set value reception processing is executed (B1324), and the single-shot command processing is terminated. In the set value reception processing, the set value (probability set value) is stored in a storage unit such as RAM and necessary processing is executed.

When the MODE unit does not represent the setting value information command (the result of B1323 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents the setting change type command (B1325). As a command for changing the setting, for example, there is a command (A1030) for changing the probability setting. Then, when the MODE unit represents a setting change system command (the result of B1325 is "Y"), the setting change system information setting process is executed (B1326), and the single-shot system command process is terminated. In the setting change information setting process, the contents of the setting change command are memorized and the process corresponding to the command is executed. For example, when a command for which the probability setting is being changed is received, in the setting change system information setting process, a setting changing display for notifying the player that the setting is being changed is displayed on the display device 41.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a setting confirmation command when the MODE unit does not represent a setting change command (the result of B1325 is “N”) (B1327). .. As a command for setting confirmation, for example, there is a command (A1033) for confirming probability setting. Then, when the MODE unit represents a setting confirmation system command (the result of B1327 is "Y"), the setting confirmation system information setting process is executed (B1328), and the single-shot system command process is terminated. In the setting confirmation system information setting process, the contents of the setting confirmation system command are memorized and the process corresponding to the command is executed. For example, when a command during probability setting confirmation is received, in the setting confirmation system information setting process, a setting confirmation display for notifying the player that the setting is being confirmed is displayed on the display device 41.

Next, it is determined whether or not the MODE unit represents a command to stop the symbol (B1329). The symbol stop command includes, for example, a symbol stop command of special figure 1 (decorative special figure 1 stop command) and a symbol stop command of special figure 2 (decorative special figure 2 stop command). Then, when the MODE section represents a command to stop the symbol (the result of B1329 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether or not the command of the MODE section is a normal command (". B1330).

When the command of the MODE section is a normal command (the result of B1330 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 sets the stop mode of the corresponding special figure (B1331), and the game is played after all the symbols are stopped. The state flag is set to the normal state (B1332), and the one-shot command processing is terminated. In the process of B1332, as an example, the game state flag is set to the normal state, but depending on the timing when this process is executed, the game state flag is a flag of "changing", "big hit", and "small hit". Is set.

On the other hand, if the MODE section does not represent the symbol stop command (B1329 result is "N"), or if the MODE section command is not normal (B1330 result is "N"), the effect control device. 300 ends the one-shot command processing.

In addition, the effect control device 300 may execute processing for a command not shown in FIG. 26. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a start winning command indicating that the start winning opening 36 and / or the normal variable winning device 37 has won a prize from the game control device 100, and responds to the start winning command from the speaker. It may be set to generate a start winning sound that notifies the player that there is a start winning.

[Look-ahead design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the details of the look-ahead symbol-based command processing (B1214) in the reception command analysis processing (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the latest hold information is the information of the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory), for example, the latest received decorative special figure hold number command is the decorative special figure 1 hold number. It is determined whether or not it is a command (B1601). When the latest hold information is the information of special figure 1 hold (the result of B1601 is "Y"), the look-ahead symbol system command (look-ahead stop symbol command) is set to the special figure 1 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the number of special figure 1 hold. Save (B1602).

In the effect control device 300, when the latest hold information is not the information on the special figure 1 hold (the result of B1601 is "N"), that is, the latest received decorative special figure hold number command is the decoration special figure 2 hold number command. In this case, the look-ahead symbol system command (look-ahead stop symbol command) is saved in the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (B1603).

After steps B1602 and B1603, the effect control device 300 sets a look-ahead variable command reception waiting flag indicating that the read-ahead variable command is waiting to be received (B1604). This is because the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variable command are set, and the game control device 100 transmits the look-ahead variable command following the look-ahead symbol command. After that, the look-ahead symbol command processing is terminated.

[Look-ahead variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the details of the look-ahead variable command process (B1216) in the received command analysis process (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading variation command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the read-ahead fluctuation system command (look-ahead fluctuation pattern command) is waiting to be received (B1701). When the above-mentioned look-ahead variable command reception wait flag (B1604) is set, it can be determined that the read-ahead variable command is waiting to be received. If the read-ahead variable command is not waiting to be received (the result of B1701 is "N"), the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. When the read-ahead variable command reception waiting flag is being waited for (the result of B1701 is "Y"), the look-ahead variable command reception waiting flag is cleared (B1702).

Next, the effect control device 300 (sub-board) sets a look-ahead variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of holds of the latest hold information symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) (B1703), and sets the look-ahead variation MODE command. Acquires the sub-internal look-ahead fluctuation command MODE unit corresponding to the MODE unit (B1704). Next, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (B1705), and the sub-internal look-ahead variation command ACT section corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACTION section (ACT section) is acquired (B1706).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not both the converted MODE unit and the ACT unit (that is, the sub-internal look-ahead fluctuation command MODE unit and the ACT unit) are other than 0 (B1707). If the command is normal (valid), it is converted to a command other than 0. When both the MODE section and ACT section after conversion are other than 0 (the result of B1707 is "Y"), the converted command consisting of the MODE section and ACT section after conversion corresponds to the latest hold information and the number of holds. Save in the look-ahead fluctuation command area (special figure 1 look-ahead change command area or special figure 2 look-ahead change command area) (B1708). Then, the look-ahead command consistency check process is executed (B1709), and it is determined whether or not the combination of the MODE unit and the ACT unit after conversion is normal (B1710).

It should be noted that the time of the first half fluctuation corresponding to the MODE section changes depending on the number of holds when the hold is changed and the display game is started. Hold changes When starting a display game, if there are no other holds, the first half will be longer, and if a new hold occurs and the number of holds is large, the first half will be shorter. Therefore, even if the time value of the first half fluctuation is changed, the MODE section of the received look-ahead fluctuation command is converted into the sub-internal look-ahead fluctuation command MODE section so that the internal command of the effect control device 300 can be handled in the same way.

Further, since the type of reach is not related to the number of holds, the latter half change corresponding to the sub-internal look-ahead change command ACT section does not depend on the number of holds. However, since there are different types of reach for the same system, if the effect control device 300 is used as it is without converting the ACT section (value of the latter half fluctuation) of the look-ahead fluctuation system command, the number will increase and it will be difficult to check. .. For example, there are various types of normal reach, such as normal reach-1 stop off and normal reach +1 stop off. Therefore, by converting the ACT unit showing the reach of the same system into the same sub-pre-reading variation command ACT unit, the number is reduced and the burden of the check processing such as the pre-reading command matching check processing is reduced.

Next, in the effect control device 300, when at least one of the converted MODE unit and ACT unit (that is, the sub-internal look-ahead fluctuation command MODE unit and ACT unit) is 0 (the result of B1707 is "N"), or If the combination of the MODE unit and the ACT unit after conversion is not normal (the result of B1710 is "N"), it is considered that the command after conversion is abnormal, and the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated.

When the combination of the MODE unit and the ACT unit after conversion is normal (the result of B1710 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 loads the hold information (latest hold information) to be read ahead from the look-ahead fluctuation command area. (B1711), a look-ahead lottery process relating to the latest hold look-ahead effect is executed (B1712). The look-ahead effect includes, for example, a continuous advance notice effect (including a chance look-ahead effect), a look-ahead zone effect, and a hold change advance notice. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the latest hold look-ahead effect (hold change notice, etc.) occurs (B1713). When the latest hold look-ahead effect occurs (the result of B1713 is "Y"), the point information corresponding to the selected look-ahead effect is set (B1714).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect (holding change notice, etc.) that occurs is an effect that immediately starts (B1715). When the generated look-ahead effect is an effect that starts immediately (the result of B1715 is "Y"), the display corresponding to the selected look-ahead effect is set (B1716). If the pre-reading effect that occurs is not an effect that starts immediately (the result of B1715 is "N"), set and save the display corresponding to the pre-reading effect during the hold shift (when the hold display is moved or the number of holds is reduced) (B1717). ). Then, the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in the effect control device 300, when the latest hold look-ahead effect does not occur (the result of B1713 is "N"), or when the generated look-ahead effect does not start immediately (the result of B1715 is "N"). As it is. Ends the look-ahead variable command processing.

[Design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the details of the symbol-based command processing (B1210) in the reception command analysis processing (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 sets a special symbol type corresponding to the MODE unit of the received symbol-based command (decorative special figure 1 command or decorative special figure 2 command) (B1801). The special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2. Then, the symbol type corresponding to the combination of the MODE unit and the ACTION unit (ACT unit) of the symbol system command is set and saved in a predetermined area such as RAM (B1802). Here, since the distribution ratio of the symbols changes between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the symbol type is set by using the table for each MODE. In this embodiment, the symbol types are the out-of-order symbol, the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol (4R-A1, symbol 1), the 4R normal jackpot symbol (4R-A2, symbol 2), and the 8R probability variation jackpot symbol (8R-A1, Corresponds to the symbol 3), the 8R normal jackpot symbol (8R-A2, symbol 4), the 12R probability variation jackpot symbol (12R-A1, symbol 5), and the 12R normal jackpot symbol (12R-A2, symbol 6).

[Variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the details of the variable command processing (B1206) in the reception command analysis processing (FIG. 25) described above will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the special figure type (special figure 1 or special figure 2) of the received variable system command (variable command) is undetermined (B1901). When the special figure type is undecided (the result of B1901 is "Y"), the variable command processing is terminated. If the special symbol type is not undecided (the result of B1901 is "N"), the combination of the received variable command and symbol command is checked (B1902), and whether the variable command and symbol type are inconsistent. Is determined (B1903). Here, the inconsistency means that there is a contradiction in performing the production, such as when a design command of a jackpot symbol is received even though a variable command of an outlier is received. If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (the result of B1903 is "Y"), the variable command processing is terminated.

When the effect control device 300 determines the variation pattern type from the variation command (variation command) when the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (the result of B1903 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines the variation pattern type from the variation command (variation command) (B1904). A variation effect setting process for setting a certain variation effect is executed (B1905). In addition, there are a plurality of effects for the same variable command. Subsequently, the special figure changing is set in the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) (B1906), and if the number of pre-reading effects such as continuous effects is not 0, -1 is updated (B1907).

[Variable effect setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the details of the variation effect setting process (B1905) in the variation system command process (FIG. 30) described above will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the variable effect setting process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the variation pattern type is reachless variation (variation that does not reach the reach state) (B2001). When the fluctuation pattern type is non-reach fluctuation (the result of B2001 is "Y"), the first half notice distribution group corresponding to the number of production points, model code, special figure type, production mode, and setting information (set value). The address table is set (B2002), and the address of the first half advance notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE section of the variable command (variable command) and the number of reservations of the special figure type is acquired (B2003). In the case of non-reach fluctuation, the fluctuation time is shortened as the number of holds increases, so the address of the table corresponding to the number of holds is acquired.

When the fluctuation pattern type is not reachless fluctuation (the result of B2001 is “N”), that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is reach fluctuation, the effect control device 300 includes the number of effect points, the model code, the special figure type, and the effect mode. Set the first half advance notice distribution group address table corresponding to the symbol type and setting information (set value) (B2004), and set the MODE part of the variable command (variable command) and the first half advance notice distribution group table corresponding to the variable pattern type. Get the address (B2005).

After steps B2003 and B2005, the effect control device 300 draws a lottery for advance notices that appear during the first half fluctuation (before reach) (B2006). Next, set the second half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the number of production points, model code, special figure type, production mode, symbol type, and setting information (set value) (B2007), and ACT the variable command. The address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to the department is acquired (B2008), and the notice lottery that appears during the second half fluctuation (during reach) is performed (B2009). After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to the MODE section and the ACT section of the variable command (variable command) is determined (B2010). In addition, the fluctuation time and main reach contents can be known from the fluctuation command.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect (notice effect) corresponding to the lottery result of the advance notice (B2011). After that, the stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game is determined according to the content of the variation effect such as the reach effect and the notice effect (B2012). Here, the decoration stop symbol is specifically determined, such as determining the looseness in the case of the out-of-order symbol.

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the variable effect (B2013) and sets the display of the notice effect (B2014). Subsequently, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type is set, and for example, the display in which the hold display corresponding to the decorative special figure that fluctuates this time is reduced is set (B2015). Subsequently, a voice number that determines the effect mode (sound output mode) by the sound of the speaker and a decoration number that determines the effect mode by the light emission of the decoration device are set (B2016). The decoration device (board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) has a plurality of decorative light emitting units (decorative LEDs, etc.) and emits light in a light emitting mode (color, light emitting timing, etc. of each LED) defined by a decoration number. ..

It is also possible to set the voice number and the decoration number based on the setting information (setting value) as well as the effect content. In this way, the player can enjoy inferring the setting information (set value) of the game machine 10 from the light emitting mode of the decorative device, that is, the light emitting mode of the decorative light emitting unit (LED).

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the decorative special symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type (B2017), and the fourth special symbol other than the above-mentioned first to third special symbols that fluctuate in the display device 41. The display setting of the fourth symbol variation regarding (fourth symbol, identification information) is performed (B2018). The fourth symbol variation may be displayed by the lamp display units 1 and 2 (LED) of the lamp display device 80 provided in addition to the display device 41, or may be executed on the display screen of the display device 41. May be good.

[Hit system command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the details of the hit command process (B1208) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 25) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a procedure of hit system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE unit of the received hit system command represents a fanfare (B2101). When the MODE part of the hit command represents a fanfare (the result of B2101 is "Y"), that is, when the hit command is a big hit fanfare command (or a small hit fanfare command if there is a small hit), the fanfare effect is set. The fanfare effect setting process for this is executed (B2102). The fanfare command includes information on the upper limit of the number of rounds for this big hit. Subsequently, fanfare is set in the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) of the current game machine 10 (B2103), and the hit system command processing is terminated. The upper limit of the number of rounds can also be obtained from the symbol type determined from the symbol command (decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern).

When the MODE section of the received hit command does not represent a fanfare (the result of B2101 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section of the hit command represents a round ( B2104). When the MODE unit represents a round (the result of B2104 is "Y"), that is, when the hit system command is a round command (or a command during which the small hit is open if there is a small hit), the effect control device 300 determines the round effect. The setting process is executed, the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) of the current game machine 10 is set during the round (B2105, B2106), and the hit system command process is terminated.

If the MODE section of the received hit command does not represent a round (the result of B2104 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section of the hit command represents an interval ("N". B2107). When the MODE unit represents an interval (the result of B2107 is "Y"), that is, when the hit system command is an interval command, the effect control device 300 executes the interval effect setting process, and the game of the current game machine 10. The game status flag indicating the status (P machine status) is set during the interval (B2108, B2109), and the hit system command processing is terminated. (In addition, if there is a small hit and the big winning opening is opened only once in the small hit, that is, if the small hit is one round, there is no interval command.)

When the MODE section of the received hit command does not represent the interval (the result of B2107 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section of the hit command represents the ending (the result of B2107 is "N"). B2110). When the MODE unit represents the ending (the result of B2110 is "Y"), that is, when the hit system command is the ending command (or the small hit end screen command if there is a small hit), the effect control device 300 determines the ending effect. The ending effect setting process for setting is executed, the ending is set in the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) of the current game machine 10 (B2111, B2112), and the hit system command process is terminated. ..

If the MODE section of the received hit command does not represent the ending (the result of B2110 is "N"), the effect control device 300 ends the hit command process without executing any process. To do.

[Screen transition diagram (in the case of SP1 reach)]
Next, an example of screen transition when the special 1 reach (SP1 reach) is executed by the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. The SP1 reach is a reach effect executed by displaying various characters (for example, a tiger character) and its riffs, and is also called a character reach. Further, FIG. 33 shows an example of screen transition when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order.

The reach effect (variation effect) and the notification effect (suggestion effect + increase effect) are set in the variation effect setting process (FIG. 31). Specifically, the reach effect is set as one of the effect modes of the variable effect in B2010 to B2013 in the variable effect setting process (FIG. 31). The notification effect (suggestion effect + increase effect) is set as one of the effect modes of the advance notice effect in B2009 and B2014 in the variable effect setting process (FIG. 31). Further, the reach effect (variable effect) and the notification effect (suggestion effect + increase effect) are executed based on the control of the effect control device 300. It should be noted that the reach effect may be included as a part of the effect mode of the notice effect. The increase effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 34A and 34B. Further, the suggestion effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 35A and 35B.

FIG. 33 is an example of a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the case of SP1 reach.

FIG. 33A is a display screen of the display device 41 when the special figure variation display game (variation display game, game) is started.

A plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610A, right area 610B, middle area 610C) are provided in the center of the display screen of the display device 41. The first decorative symbol B is enlarged and the first decorative symbol C is enlarged and displayed in the middle area 610C, and the first symbol C is stopped and displayed with the symbols "6, 1, 2".

Further, in the lower right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, a variable display area 615 for performing variable display of the decorative reduced symbol (small symbol) is provided. The results of the variable display in the variable display area 610 and the variable display area 615 are in agreement with each other. Further, when the special figure variation display game is being executed, at least one of the variation display area 610 and the variation display area 615 is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41.

In the lower center of the display screen, as a start storage display area, a square frame holding digestion area 640 (specific display part, changing hold display area), a first hold display part 630a, a second hold display part 630b, and so on. Is displayed. Further, in the hold digestion area 640, the special figure change hold display 633a (starting memory display, special figure digestion hold display) corresponding to the special figure change display game being executed (during digestion) is displayed.

The first hold display unit 630a is a hold display unit (start memory display unit) that displays the first start memory as the first hold display (first start memory display), and the second hold display unit 630b is the second start. It is a hold display unit (start memory display unit) that displays the memory as a second hold display (second start memory display). In FIG. 33A, three hold displays 633 are displayed as the first hold display on the first hold display unit 630a, and the hold display 633 is currently displayed on the second hold display unit 630b. A display example when there is no display is shown.

Further, in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 are displayed. The special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 is an area for displaying the number of the first start memory (special figure 1 hold number) by a number, and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 is the number of the second start memory (special figure 1 hold number display unit). FIG. 2 is an area for displaying the number of holds) numerically. The numerical value displayed on the special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 matches the number (number of ◯) of the first hold display (first start storage display) displayed on the first hold display unit 630a. Further, the numerical value displayed on the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 matches the number (number of ◯) of the second hold display (second start storage display) displayed on the second hold display unit 630b. In addition, in FIG. 33A, the number "3" indicating the number of special figure 1 hold is displayed on the special figure 1 hold number display unit 650, and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 shows the number of special figure 2 hold. A display example is shown when the number "0" is displayed.

Further, when the special figure variation display game is started, the three hold displays 633 (first hold display) displayed on the first hold display unit 630a are moved to the right side (hold shift), and the first hold display is performed. One of the rightmost hold displays 633 of the hold display unit 630a moves to the hold digestion area 640 of the rectangular frame. That is, as shown by the arrow (a) in FIG. 33 (arrow from the hold display 633 to the hold digestion area 640), one hold display 633 at the right end of the first hold display unit 630a moves to the hold digestion area 640. , As shown in (a) of FIG. 33, the changing hold display 633a is displayed in the square frame of the hold digestion area 640.

FIG. 33A is a display screen of the display device 41 when the special figure variation display game is being executed corresponding to the variable pending display 633a displayed in the hold digestion area 640. In the plurality of variable display areas 610 of the display screen, the decorative first symbols A to C (large symbols) are variablely displayed (“↓↓↓”) in a normal variable mode. Similarly, in the variable display area 615 of the display screen, the decorative reduced symbol (small symbol) is variablely displayed (“↓↓↓”) in a normal variable mode. In the following figures, when the decorative first symbols A to C are variablely displayed, the variablely displayed decorative first symbols A to C are indicated by “↓”. Similarly, when the decorative reduced symbol (small symbol) in the variable display area 615 is variablely displayed, the variable displayed decorative reduced symbol (small symbol) is indicated by “↓”.

Next, in (c) of FIG. 33, the reach state (for example, "7 ↓ 7") is set, and the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 33, the reach evolved from the normal reach state to the SP1 reach (character reach), and in the center of the display screen, the tiger character 764 and the dialogue character display 765 "chance". Is displayed, and the left symbol (left area 610A) and the right symbol (right area 610B) move to the upper corner (corner) of the screen. In addition, the character display 765 "chance" of the dialogue is displayed so that the dialogue is emitted from the tiger character 764. In addition, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the character displayed in the center of the display screen, the characters of the dialogue emitted from the character, and the display mode of the dialogue (for example, red display, rainbow color display, etc.). Therefore, the player can enjoy the game by looking at the character and the character display of the dialogue. For example, the degree of expectation between the tiger character 764 and the character display 765 "chance" of the dialogue can be a relatively low value (for example, about 20%). In addition, the effect control device 300 may display the character display 765 "chance" of the dialogue on the display screen of the display device 41, and may emit the dialogue by voice from the speaker 19 (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). ..

After that, in (e) of FIG. 33, the special figure variation display game ends, and the out-of-order stop symbols "7, 1, 7" are displayed in the variation display area 610. Similarly, the out-of-order stop symbol "7, 1, 7" is displayed in the variable display area 615. In this way, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order and there is a standby start memory (first start memory, second start memory), as shown in (f) of FIG. 33, The next special figure variation display game is started based on the waiting start memory. For the screen transitions after (f) in FIG. 33 (when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order), the same effects as in (a) to (e) in FIG. 33 may be executed, and other effects may be performed. The production of may be executed.

In the screen transition of FIG. 33, an example of displaying the tiger character 764 and the character display 765 "chance" of the dialogue is shown, but other characters (for example, other animals (for example, for example) depending on the jackpot expectation degree are shown. , Elephant, lion)) and other character displays can be displayed. Further, the screen transition diagram of FIG. 33 is an example of a case where the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, and another effect may be executed when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order. In addition, other effects may be executed even when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 33, as the special reach (SP reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach) that does not execute any suggestion effect or increase effect can be provided. In this way, for the SP reach that does not execute the suggestion effect and the increase effect at all, the jackpot expectation may be set lower than that of other SP reach (SP reach that executes the increase effect and the notification effect). , May be set high.

[Screen transition diagram (in the case of SP2 reach (first pattern))]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 34A and 34B, an example of screen transition when the first pattern (see FIG. 38) of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. The SP2 reach is a reach effect that is executed by displaying a battle by various characters (for example, a tiger character), and is also called a battle reach. The first pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37. Further, FIGS. 34A and 34B show an example in which the first pattern of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed and the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order. In addition, (s) to (s) of FIG. 34A are the same as (a) to (c) of FIG. 33.

In (S) of FIG. 34A, the reach state (for example, "7 ↓ 7") is set, and the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in (C) of FIG. 34A, the reach evolved from the normal reach state to the SP2 reach (battle reach), and two tiger characters 767 and 768 are displayed in the center of the display screen. At the same time, the left symbol (left area 610A) and the right symbol (right area 610B) move to the upper corner of the screen. The tiger character 767 is a friendly character, and the tiger character 768 is an enemy character. Further, an expectation display area 770 is displayed below the two tiger characters 767 and 768.

The expectation display area 770 is an area for displaying a plurality of star-shaped marks of ☆ (white-painted star) mark or ★ (black-painted star) mark, and is a notification that notifies the jackpot expectation degree according to the number of ★ marks. This is a display area where the effect can be executed. Here, in FIGS. 34A and 34B, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) among the five star-shaped marks displayed in the expectation degree display area 770 is used when the notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree is executed. An example of executing an increase effect that is gradually increased and displayed (the number of ☆ (white-painted stars) marks gradually decreases). Of the star-shaped marks, the star mark (white-painted star) may not be displayed, and only the ★ mark (predetermined image) may be displayed.

In the present embodiment, as the increase effect, in the five star-shaped marks in the expectation display area 770, the first increase effect (predetermined image) in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at a predetermined speed (first speed) ( For example, the notification effect (first pattern of SP2 reach) shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B and the second increase effect in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at a speed slower than the first increase effect (second speed). (For example, the notification effect (second pattern of SP2 reach) shown in (H) of FIG. 35B) is shown.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree, a first pattern in which only the first increase effect is executed and a second pattern in which the second increase effect is executed after the execution of the first increase effect are executed. An example is shown. The relationship between the first increase effect, the second increase effect, the first pattern, and the second pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37.

In FIGS. 34A and 34B, in the five star-shaped marks in the expectation display area 770, the ★ mark (predetermined image) is displayed at the first speed (for example, about one per second). An example in which the increasing first increase effect is performed is shown. Here, the speed is the number of ★ marks that increase per unit time. Specifically, in FIG. 34A (S), the ☆ mark at the left end of the five ☆ marks (C) initially displayed in the expectation display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). .. Further, in FIG. 34A (ta), the second ☆ mark from the left end of the five ☆ marks initially displayed in the expectation degree display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). Further, in FIG. 34B (H), the third ☆ mark from the left end of the five ☆ marks initially displayed in the expectation degree display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image).

In this way, in the five star-shaped marks in the expectation display area 770, the ★ mark (predetermined image) gradually increases from the left end at the first speed (for example, about one per second). Is done. That is, as shown in (H) of FIG. 34B, until the third ☆ mark in the expectation display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image), the ★ mark is increased by one for one time. It takes three times as long (three times, for example, about 3 seconds). The first speed can be set as appropriate, and the three ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 may be changed to ★ marks (predetermined images) in the time for one time (3x speed).

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, the notification display of "★★★ ☆☆" in the expectation degree display area 770 shown in (H) of FIG. 34B is the final notification effect of the first pattern (first notification effect). This is the display mode (final notification mode). The final display mode (final notification mode) is the final display mode of the notification effect in which the player can recognize the degree of change in the gaming state (that is, the expected degree of jackpot changing to the jackpot state). Further, the first notification effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37. The degree to which the gaming state changes can also be said to be the degree to indicate (suggest) to the player the possibility that the gaming state will change.

Further, in FIGS. 34A and 34B, "★★★ ☆☆" in the expectation degree display area 770 shown in FIG. 34B (H) is the final display mode (final notification mode) of the first pattern notification effect (first notification effect). ), Therefore, the player can grasp that the expectation level of the jackpot of the special figure variation display game being executed is, for example, about 60% (3/5). In this way, in the final display mode, the degree of expectation can be displayed as the ratio of the ★ marks (predetermined images) in the five star-shaped marks, and the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) in the final display mode is three. However, it may be appropriately changed between 0 and 5 depending on the degree of expectation.

After that, in (tsu) of FIG. 34B, the special figure variation display game ends, and the out-of-order stop symbols "7, 1, 7" are displayed in the variation display area 610. Similarly, the out-of-order stop symbol "7, 1, 7" is displayed in the variable display area 615. The screen transitions of (tsu) and (te) in FIG. 34B are the same as those in (e) and (f) of FIG. 33.

In addition, in FIGS. 34A and 34B, an example of an increase mode in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) is increased by the number (or the occupied area) is shown, but the number of other images (for example, a polygonal image) is increased. (Or the area occupied) may be increased in an increasing mode. In addition, an increasing mode may be used to increase things other than images. For example, increasing modes that increase the number (eg, increasing from 0 to 100), increasing modes that increase the meter display in the gauge (or meter display in the circular region) (eg, increasing from 0% to 100%), color expectations. An increasing mode (for example, white color → red color → iridescent color) that increases the degree (for example, change to a flashy color) can be adopted. Further, in addition to the increase mode in which the image or something other than the image is increased, the image itself may be changed (for example, grown). For example, a display mode in which a predetermined character image is grown (for example, an egg-> chick-> chicken growth mode, an egg-> fry-> successful fish growth mode) can be adopted.

Further, in addition to the increasing mode in which the image or the non-image is increased, the mode in which the image or the non-image is decreased (for example, decline or defeat) may be adopted. For example, it can be a reduction mode in which a predetermined image (for example, a star mark) is gradually reduced in the number (or the occupied area). The reduction mode will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 40 (c) to (ma). Further, for example, it is possible to adopt a reduction mode in which an image in which a plurality of eggs are steadily cracked according to the degree of expectation is displayed. In this way, the effect control device 300 can perform the notification effect by setting the display mode to change various parameters.

In addition, in FIGS. 34A and 34B, when the notification effect using the five star-shaped marks in the expected degree display area 770 is executed, the five star-shaped marks (☆ mark or ★ mark) and the battle in the expected degree display area 770 are executed. An example is shown in which the characters performing the above (two tiger characters 767 and 768) are displayed so as not to overlap with other display objects. However, the display object (five star-shaped marks (☆ mark or ★ mark), the character performing the battle) displayed when the notification effect is executed is the hold display (for example, the hold digestion area 640, the first hold display unit 630a, It may overlap with the hold display of the second hold display unit 630), and may be a variable display (for example, "7 ↓ 7") or another notice display (for example, a group notice in which a large number of characters are displayed on the entire display screen). May overlap with. In this way, when the display object (five star-shaped marks (☆ mark or ★ mark), the character performing the battle) displayed when the notification effect is executed overlaps with other display objects, the display device 41 is displayed. On the screen, the display object displayed when the notification effect is executed may be displayed on the upper side (upper layer, the side that is preferentially displayed to the player, the player side) than the other display objects, and may be displayed on the lower side. It may be displayed on (the lower layer, the side that is not preferentially displayed to the player). When displaying the display object displayed when the notification effect is executed below the other display object, display the other display object so that at least five star-shaped marks (☆ mark or ★ mark) can be seen. It may be displayed semi-transparently.

[Screen transition diagram (in the case of SP2 reach (second pattern))]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 35A and 35B, an example of screen transition when the second pattern (see FIG. 38) of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. In addition, FIG. 35A and FIG. 35B show an example in which the second pattern (see FIG. 38) of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed and the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit. Further, (na) to (nu) in FIG. 35A are the same as (sa) to (s) in FIG. 34A.

In FIG. 35A (nu), the reach state (for example, “7 ↓ 7”) is set, and the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 35A (ne), on the display screen of the display device 41, a ★ mark (predetermined) is placed below the plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610A, right area 610B, middle area 610C). Image) The tiger character 772 holding 776 and the character display 774 "Star GET !!" of the dialogue are displayed. The character display 774 "Star GET !!" of the dialogue is displayed so that the dialogue is emitted from the tiger character 772.

Here, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 of the tiger character 772 is the same as the ★ mark displayed in the expectation display area 770, and is an element (expectation display element) for displaying the jackpot expectation. ..

In addition, the display (directing) of the tiger character 772 holding the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display 774 "star GET !!" of the dialogue suggests that the notification effect of the second pattern is executed. This is an example of suggestive production. In addition, the display (suggestion effect) of the tiger character 772 holding the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display 774 "star GET !!" of the dialogue is the second pattern (first increase effect + second). It is executed before the execution of the notification effect of (increase effect). As described above, FIGS. 35A and 35B show an example in which the suggestion effect suggesting that the second pattern notification effect is executed is executed before the execution of the second pattern notification effect. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed before the execution of the notification effect of the first pattern.

★ After displaying the tiger character 772 with the mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display 774 "Star GET !!" (after suggestion production), reach as shown in (No) of FIG. 35A. However, it has evolved from the normal reach state to SP2 reach (battle reach), and two tiger characters 767 and 768 are displayed in the center of the display screen, and the left symbol (left area 610A) and the right symbol (left area 610A). The right area 610B) moves to the upper corner of the screen. Further, an expectation display area 770 is displayed below the two tiger characters 767 and 768. These indications are the same as those in FIG. 34A (C).

Further, in the lower right corner (upper side of the variable display area 615) of the display screen of the display device 41, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 held by the tiger character 772 in (ne) of FIG. 35A is displayed (initial display). ). That is, the lower right corner of the display screen of the display device 41 on which the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 is displayed functions as an initial position for the second increase effect. A place other than the lower right corner of the display screen of the display device 41 may be set as the initial position to display the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 (initial display).

In FIGS. 35A and 35B, a ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 is displayed at the initial position of the lower right corner (upper side of the variable display area 615) of the display screen of the display device 41. Except for the points, it is the same as (C) to (H) in FIGS. 34A and 34B. That is, in FIGS. 35A and 35B (No) to (C), in the five star-shaped marks in the expectation display area 770, the ★ mark (predetermined) at the first speed (for example, about one per second). The first increase effect that increases the image) is performed.

FIG. 35B (H) shows a display example in which the tiger character 767 wins the battle with the tiger character 768. Further, in FIG. 35B (H), the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 displayed in the lower right corner (upper side of the variable display area 615) of the display screen of the display device 41 is five in the expectation display area 770. A movement effect that moves from the left end of the ☆ mark to the position of the fourth ☆ mark is executed. That is, in the movement effect, as shown by the arrow (H) in FIG. 35B, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 gradually moves from the initial position to the position of the predetermined ☆ mark in the expectation display area 770. In this case, the time (for example, the change time per one) in which the individual ☆ marks from the left end to the third of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 are changed to the ★ marks (predetermined images). The fourth ☆ mark is changed to a ★ mark (predetermined image) so that the time is longer than (about 1 second)). That is, a speed slower than the speed at which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases in the first increase effect (first speed (about one per second)) (second speed (for example, 1 per 5 to 10 seconds)). The ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 is controlled to move so that the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at (about)) (first speed (pieces / second)> second speed (2nd speed) Pieces / sec)). For example, the ☆ mark from the left end to the third of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image) relatively quickly, whereas the left end in the expectation display area 770. The fourth ☆ mark changes to a ★ mark (predetermined image) relatively slowly over time with a moving effect. In addition, the character display 778 "Expectation Plus !!" is displayed below the expectation display area 770. As described above, in (H) of FIG. 35B, the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at the second speed (for example, about 1 per 5 to 10 seconds) slower than the first increase effect. Is executed. In other words, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 acquired by the suggestion effect (the tiger character 772 with the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display 774 "star GET !!" of the dialogue) is displayed. The effect of being superimposed on the fourth star mark from the left end in the expectation degree display area 770 is executed as the second increase effect. In this case, the time for the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 to move from the initial position to the fourth ☆ mark from the left end in the expectation display area 770 corresponds to the execution time of the second increase effect. The time (second time) for the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 to move from the start of the suggestion effect to the fourth ☆ mark from the left end in the expectation display area 770 is the execution of the second increase effect. It may correspond to an hour.

In this way, in the expectation degree display area 770, for example, from the left end to the third ☆ mark, it changes to a ★ mark (predetermined image) at a predetermined speed (first speed (about one per second)). The first increase effect is executed. After executing this first increase effect, in the expectation display area 770, the fourth star mark from the left end is a ★ mark at a relatively slow speed (second speed (for example, about 1 per 5 to 10 seconds)). The second increase effect that changes to (predetermined image) is executed. As a result, the ★ mark (predetermined image), which has been increasing at a constant speed, suddenly changes to an effect that increases relatively slowly, and the player becomes more aware of the unexpected development. It is possible to improve the interest in the effect related to the change of the image (for example, the increase effect, the notification effect, the suggestion effect). The number of ★ marks (predetermined images), which is the final display mode, is not limited to four and may be changed as appropriate. In this case, it is preferable that the number is two or more (2 to 5) so that the first increase effect and the second increase effect are executed respectively. Further, the mode of increasing the ★ mark (predetermined image) by the increase effect is not limited to the mode of increasing by 3 in the first increase effect and increasing by 1 in the second increase effect, and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the ★ mark (predetermined image) may be increased by 2 in the first increase effect and 3 in the second increase effect, increased by 1 in the first increase effect, and increased by 1 in the second increase effect. You may let me.

When the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 moves in this way, as shown in (F) of FIG. 35B, out of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the fourth ☆ mark from the left end is displayed. It is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). In the example shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, the notification display of "★★★★ ☆" in the expectation display area 770 shown in FIG. 35B (F) is the final notification effect of the second pattern (second notification effect). This is the display mode (final notification mode).

In addition, a plurality of effects (first increase effect, second increase effect) are reached before the final display mode (final notification mode) of the second pattern notification effect (second notification effect) shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B. Is executed, the time until the final display mode (final notification mode) of the second notification effect is displayed is compared with that of the first notification effect (notification effect of the first pattern shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B). Become longer (ie, extend). Further, the final display mode (final notification mode) is a final display mode in which the player can recognize the degree of change in the gaming state (that is, the expected degree of jackpot changing to the jackpot state) as described above. The second notification effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37. As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, among the initial five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the four ☆ marks from the left end are changed to ★ marks (predetermined images), so that the player Can grasp that the expectation of the special figure variation display game being executed is relatively high (for example, about 80% (4/5)).

After that, after executing the effect that the tiger character 767 wins the battle with the tiger character 768 (not shown), in (f) of FIG. 35B, the special figure variation display game ends, and the jackpot stop symbol "7" , 7, 7 ”is displayed in the variable display area 610. Then, the fanfare effect is executed (not shown).

Subsequently, in FIG. 35B (e), the jackpot round game is started, the jackpot state (special game state) is set, and the production of the jackpot round is started.

In this way, the increase of the ★ mark (predetermined image) is irregularly expressed by setting the increase speed of the ★ mark (predetermined image) in a plurality of modes (for example, the first increase mode and the second increase mode). be able to. As a result, the player pays more attention to the increase number of the ★ mark (predetermined image), so that the interest in the increase effect and the notification effect can be improved.

In the screen transition example of the notification effect of the second pattern in FIGS. 35A and 35B, an example in which the second increase effect is automatically executed after the execution of the first increase effect is shown. However, after the execution of the first increase effect, the second increase effect is executed on condition that the player manually operates (for example, pressing an operation button such as the effect button 25) within a predetermined time. You may. For example, the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 4) starts the operation effect after the execution of the first increase effect, and prompts the player to operate the effect button 25 (see FIG. 1). The image) is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. This button operation promotion display (operation promotion image) is displayed overlaid on the upper side (player side) of the five star-shaped marks (☆ mark or ★ mark) in the expectation degree display area 770 so that the player can easily understand. Can be made to. Further, as the button operation promotion display (operation promotion image), for example, together with an image display for prompting the pressing of the effect button 25 (including a character display such as "press a button" or "PUSH"), the effect button 25 A gauge (horizontally long rectangle) indicating the operable time can be displayed. On the gauge, the remaining operable time (white part) and elapsed time (black part) are displayed on the meter. The length (width) of the gauge corresponds to the operation valid period (operation detection period). Then, the effect control device 300 executes the second increase effect when the effect button 25 is pressed within the predetermined time, and when the effect button 25 is not pressed within the predetermined time, the effect control device 300 executes the second increase effect. 2 It is possible not to execute the increase effect.

In addition, in FIGS. 35A and 35B, the star (★ mark (★ mark (★ mark)) obtained by the suggestion effect (the tiger character 772 with the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display 774 “Star GET !!” An example of executing an effect of superimposing a predetermined image) 776) on the fourth star out of the five star marks in the expectation display area 770 is shown. However, this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, after executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a ghost effect that fails to acquire the star displayed in the suggestion effect.

In addition, in FIGS. 35A and 35B, after the tiger character 767 wins the battle (after (F) in FIG. 35B), the jackpot stop symbol "7,7,7" is displayed ((F) in FIG. 35B). An example is shown. However, after the battle victory of the tiger character 767, a stronger enemy (for example, a tiger that is stronger than the tiger character 768) appears, and a notification effect (for example, a third increase effect (5 ★ marks (★★★★)) ★) may be displayed, and a development effect may be performed to execute)). In this development effect, before the jackpot stop symbol "7,7,7" is displayed ((f) in FIG. 35B), a battle effect with a strong enemy and an effect of winning the battle are executed. In addition, in this development production, the time until the strong enemy appears and the tiger character 767 wins the battle is set to a relatively longer time (longer than the total time of the first increase production + the second increase production). To set. Therefore, when executing this development effect (battle with a further strong enemy), the third increase effect (★★★★★ display effect) of the development effect and (No) to (No) to (No) in FIGS. The notification effect (suggestion effect, first increase effect, second increase effect) up to (f) corresponds to the second pattern of notification effect (second notification effect).

In addition, when the mode in which only the notification effect of (No) to (F) of FIGS. 35A and 35B is performed is the notification effect of the second pattern as described above, the notification effect including the development effect is the third pattern. It may be supported as a notification effect (third notification effect).

[Screen transition diagram (in the case of SP3 reach)]
Next, a screen transition example when the special 3 reach (SP3 reach) (see FIG. 38) is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 36A and 36B. Note that FIGS. 36A and 36B show an example in which the special 3 reach (SP3 reach) (see FIG. 38) is executed and the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order. Further, (sa) to (su) in FIG. 36A and (tsu) (te) in FIG. 36B are the same as (sa) to (su) in FIG. 34A and (tsu) (te) in FIG. 34B. Further, in (C1) to (Ta1) of FIG. 36A and (C1) of FIG. 36B, instead of displaying the battle effect by the two tiger characters 767 and 768 in the center of the display screen of the display device 41. It is the same as (C) to (T) in FIG. 34A and (C) in FIG. 34B, except that the story effect moving image 780 is displayed on the whole or a part of the display screen of the display device 41. Therefore, in the following, the points different from those of FIGS. 34A and 34B will be mainly described.

The story production video 780 is a production that is executed by displaying a video having some kind of story (for example, a video in which a brave tiger continues to win the battle).

In (S) of FIG. 36A, the reach state (for example, "7 ↓ 7") is set, and the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in (C1) of FIG. 36A, the reach evolves from the normal reach state to the SP3 reach (story reach), and the story production moving image 780 is displayed on the entire or part of the display screen of the display device 41. At the same time, the left symbol (left area 610A) and the right symbol (right area 610B) move to the upper corner of the screen. Further, the expectation degree display area 770 is displayed in the center of the display screen of the display device 41. When the display area of the expected degree display area 770 and the story effect moving image 780 overlaps, the expected degree display area 770 is set to be displayed on the player side (on the upper layer) rather than the story effect moving image 780. Layer. However, the story production video 780 is set to be displayed on the player side rather than the expectation display area 770, and for the story production video 780, the part overlapping the expectation display area 770 is made semi-transparent, and the expectation display area. The 770 may be visible to the player.

In the example shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the notification display of "★★★ ☆☆" in the expectation display area 770 shown in (C1) of FIG. 36B is the notification effect of the first pattern in SP3 reach (first notification). This is the final display mode (final notification mode) of the effect). Further, the final display mode (final notification mode) is a final display mode in which the player can recognize the degree of change in the gaming state (that is, the expected jackpot) as described above. The first notification effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37.

〔Timing chart〕
FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining the notification effect in the present embodiment. FIG. 37 shows an example of an increase mode (increase speed, increase speed) of the ★ mark (predetermined image) and a suggestion effect when the ★ mark (predetermined image) is gradually increased and displayed.

The upper part of FIG. 37 shows an example of a timing chart of the first increase effect in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at the first speed (for example, about 1 second). In the increase effect in the notification effect of the first pattern, only the first increase effect is executed. Therefore, the upper part of FIG. 37 is the timing chart of the first increase effect, but since it also functions as the timing chart of the notification effect of the first pattern corresponding to the first increase effect, the following "first increase effect ( The first pattern) ”is simply referred to. In this timing chart, the timing at which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases due to the solid line waveform is shown. Further, in the upper part of FIG. 37, a case where four ★ marks (predetermined images) are displayed as the final notification mode of the first increase effect (first pattern) is shown as an example. In addition, in FIG. 34A, FIG. 34B, FIG. 36A, and FIG. 36B, an example in which three ★ marks (predetermined images) are displayed as the final notification mode of the first increase effect (first pattern) is shown.

Specifically, at the increase effect start time Tb, the ☆ mark at the left end of the initial five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, the first ★ mark (predetermined image) is displayed. Next, at the timing of Tb + ΔT1, of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the second ☆ mark from the left end is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, a second ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed. Note that ΔT1 means an increase cycle based on the first increase effect. ΔT1 can be, for example, a time zone of about 1 second. Similarly, thereafter, until the ★ mark (predetermined image) of the final notification mode is displayed, the (N + 1) th ★ mark (predetermined) is displayed at the timing of Tb + ΔT1 × N (however, N is a natural number). Image) is added and displayed.

In this way, the first increase effect (first pattern) starts at the increase effect start time Tb and ends at the timing (time Tc) when the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, is completely displayed. .. At the end of the first increase effect (first pattern), the player can recognize the ★ mark (predetermined image) of the final notification mode even though it is incompletely displayed (for example, semi-transparent or partially displayed). The start time, in other words, the first timing (time Tc') at which the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, starts to be displayed may be set. That is, the time of the notification effect of the first increase effect (first pattern) is defined by Tc-Tb or Tc'-Tb.

As shown by the dotted line in the timing chart in the upper part of FIG. 37, a suggestion effect suggesting that the first increase effect (first pattern) is executed before the first increase effect (first pattern) is executed is provided. You may do it. As this suggestive effect, for example, a display of a specific character (for example, a character such as the tiger character 772 shown in (ne) of FIG. 35A) or a character display of a specific line (for example, may be expected!) Is displayed. be able to.

Further, when the suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the first increase effect (first pattern) is performed, the suggestion effect and the notification effect including the first increase effect (first pattern) are started at the suggestion effect start time Ta. , It ends at the timing (time Tc or time Tc') when the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, is displayed. That is, the time of the suggestion effect and the notification effect of the first increase effect (first pattern) is defined by Tc-Ta or Tc'-Ta. In this way, the start time of the notification effect of the first pattern may be defined as the start time point (Ta) of the suggestion effect, and may be defined as the increase start point point (Tb) of the ★ mark (predetermined image). You may. The suggestion effect shown here is an effect that suggests that the first increase effect (first pattern) is executed, but instead of this effect, the first increase effect (first pattern) is actually executed. It is also possible to perform an effect that does not occur (so-called ghost effect).

In the middle of FIG. 37, the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at a second speed (for example, about 1 per 5 to 10 seconds) slower than the first speed of the first increase effect. An example of the timing chart of is shown. In this timing chart, the timing at which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases due to the solid line waveform is shown. Further, in the timing chart shown in the middle of FIG. 37, a case where three or more ★ marks (predetermined images) are displayed is shown as an example as the final notification mode of the second increase effect. An example of the second increase effect is shown in FIGS. 35B (H) and (F).

Specifically, at the increase effect start time Tb, the ☆ mark at the left end of the five ☆ marks in the expectation degree display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, the first ★ mark (predetermined image) is displayed. Next, at the timing of Tb + ΔT2, of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the second ☆ mark from the left end is changed to a ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, a second ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed. Note that ΔT2 means an increase cycle based on the second increase effect. Further, ΔT2> ΔT1. ΔT2 can be, for example, a time zone of about 5 to 10 seconds. Similarly, thereafter, the (N + 1) th ★ mark (predetermined) is displayed at the timing of Tb + ΔT2 × N (however, N is a natural number) until the ★ mark (predetermined image) of the final notification mode is displayed. Image) is added and displayed.

As described above, the second increase effect starts at the increase effect start time Tb and ends at the timing when the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, is displayed. Similar to the first increase effect (first pattern) described in the upper part of FIG. 37, a suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the second increase effect may be performed.

In the lower part of FIG. 37, an example of a timing chart of a pattern combining the first increase effect and the second increase effect (notification effect of the second pattern (hereinafter, simply referred to as “second pattern”)) is shown. Shown. In this timing chart, the timing at which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases due to the solid line waveform is shown. Further, in the lower part of FIG. 37, a case where four ★ marks (predetermined images) are displayed as the final notification mode of the second pattern is shown as an example. Specifically, an example is shown in which three ★ marks (predetermined images) are increased by the first increase effect, and then the last one ★ mark (predetermined image) is increased by the second increase effect. In addition, in FIG. 35A and FIG. 35B, an example corresponding to the timing chart shown in the lower part of FIG. 37 is shown. Further, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, a suggestion effect suggesting that the second pattern is executed can be performed before the second pattern is executed. In the lower part of FIG. 37, the timing of this suggestion effect is shown by a dotted line.

Specifically, at the suggestion effect start time Ta, the suggestion effect (for example, the display of the tiger character 772 shown in (ne) of FIG. 35A) is executed. Next, at the increase effect start time Tb, the ☆ mark at the left end of the five ☆ marks in the expectation degree display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, the first ★ mark (predetermined image) is displayed. Next, at the timing of Tb + ΔT1, of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the second ☆ mark from the left end is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, a second ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed. Next, at the timing of Tb + ΔT1 × 2, among the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the third ☆ mark from the left end is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, a third ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed.

Next, at the timing of Tb + ΔT1 × 2 + ΔT2, the fourth ☆ mark from the left end of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 is changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). That is, a fourth ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed. Here, the ★ mark (predetermined image) is, for example, from the time when the third ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed until the fourth ★ mark (predetermined image) is additionally displayed. It is time to move from the initial position. Specifically, as shown in (H) of FIG. 35B, it is the time for the ★ mark (predetermined image) to move.

As described above, the second pattern starts at the suggestion effect start time Ta and ends at the timing (time Tc) when the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, is completely displayed. The final stage of the second pattern may be the first timing (time Tc') at which the ★ mark (predetermined image), which is the final notification mode, begins to be displayed. That is, the time of the notification effect of the second pattern is defined by Tc-Ta or Tc'-Ta.

As shown by the dotted line in the timing chart in the lower part of FIG. 37, the suggestion effect suggesting that the second pattern is executed may not be performed. In this way, when the suggestion effect suggesting that the second pattern is executed is not performed, the notification effect of the second pattern is started at the increase effect start time Tb and becomes the final notification mode ★ mark (predetermined). The image) is displayed or starts to be displayed (time Tc or time Tc'). That is, the time of the notification effect of the second pattern is defined by Tc-Tb or Tc'-Tb. In this way, the beginning of the second pattern may be defined as the start time (Ta) of the suggestion effect, or may be defined as the increase start time (Tb) of the ★ mark (predetermined image). ..

As shown in FIG. 37, in the first pattern, only the first increase effect is executed. Further, in the first pattern, the first notification in which the notification mode (the number of ★ marks (predetermined images)) changes in the first time (for example, Tc-Tb (or Tc'-Tb) in the upper part of FIG. 37). This is an example of production.

Further, in the second pattern, the second increase effect is executed after the execution of the first increase effect. The second pattern is a second notification effect in which the notification mode (the number of ★ marks (predetermined images)) changes in the second time (for example, Tc-Tb (or Tc'-Tb) in the lower part of FIG. 37). This is an example.

Here, for example, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 37, by executing the first pattern, the time for increasing the ★ mark (predetermined image) by four, and as shown in the lower part of FIG. 37, by executing the second pattern. Time to increase the ★ mark (predetermined image) by 4 (for example, after increasing the ★ mark (predetermined image) by 3 by executing the first increase effect, the ★ mark (predetermined) by executing the second increase effect The execution time of the second pattern (second time) is longer than the execution time of the first pattern (first time) when compared with the time for increasing the image) by one. As described above, in the second pattern, since the second increase effect is executed after the execution of the first increase effect, the execution time (second time) of the second pattern is the first pattern in which only the first increase effect is executed. Will be longer than. That is, in the second pattern, the notification mode changes at a second time (for example, Tc-Tb (or Tc'-Tb) in the lower part of FIG. 37) that is longer than the execution time (first time) of the first pattern. This is an example of the second notification effect. The time (Tb-Ta) of the suggestion effect may be included in the execution time (first time) of the first pattern and the execution time (second time) of the second pattern.

Further, in the lower part of FIG. 37, the first increase effect and the second increase effect are executed as the notification effect of the second pattern, but after the first increase effect is executed as the notification effect of the first pattern, The second increase effect may be divided into two notification effects, such as executing the second increase effect as the notification effect of the second pattern. In this way, even when the first increase effect and the second increase effect that are continuously executed are associated with the two notification effects, the execution time of the first increase effect (notification effect of the first pattern) (first). It is preferable that the execution time (second time) of the second increase effect (notification effect of the second pattern) is longer than the time). In this way, by making the second time longer than the first time, the speed at which a predetermined image (★ mark, etc.) is displayed suddenly changes, so that the player pays more attention to the unexpected development. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect related to the change of the predetermined image (for example, the increase effect, the notification effect, the suggestion effect).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, a development effect (battle with a strong enemy and a ★★★★★ display) longer than the time of the second increase effect (increase time of one ★ mark (predetermined image)). When executing the production), the development production is set as the second notification production, and the notification production (battle with the first enemy and the production of ★★★★ ☆ display) executed before this development production is the first. It is possible to make one notification effect (an effect executed in a first time shorter than a second time in which the second notification effect is executed). In this way, by making the execution time (second time) of the development effect longer than the execution time (first time) of the notification effect executed before the development effect, the player can likewise Since the unexpected development will be more closely watched, it is possible to improve the interest in the production related to the change of a predetermined image.

[Example of executing notification effect for each SP reach]
FIG. 38 is a table showing an example of a notification effect pattern for each special reach (SP reach). In the present embodiment, as described above, as the special reach (SP reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach), a special 2 reach (SP2 reach), and a special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. In the following description of the pattern example of the notification effect (FIG. 38) and the explanation of the distribution rate and the degree of expectation (FIG. 39), the notification effect of the first pattern is referred to as the "first pattern" and the second pattern. The notification effect is simply referred to as a "second pattern".

In Special 1 Reach (SP1 Reach), as shown in FIG. 33, a reach effect (character reach) in which a character (tiger character 764) appears together with a character display of dialogue (character display 765 "chance"). Is done. In the special 1 reach (SP1 reach), neither the first pattern nor the second pattern is executed.

In the special 2 reach (SP2 reach), either the first pattern or the second pattern is executed by lottery. In the first pattern of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach), as shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, a battle effect by two tiger characters (tiger characters 767 and 768) is displayed, and an expectation display area is displayed. A notification effect of the first pattern (first increase effect) is performed in which the five ☆ marks in the 770 are gradually changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image) at the first speed.

Further, in the second pattern of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach), as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, the tiger character 772 having the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display of the dialogue 774 “Star GET” The display (suggestion effect of the second pattern) is executed, and after this execution, the battle effect by the two tiger characters (tiger characters 767 and 768) is displayed, and in the expectation display area 770. A notification effect of a second pattern (first increase effect + second increase effect) is performed in which the five ☆ marks are gradually changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image) after the first speed and then changed at the second speed.

In Special 3 Reach (SP3 Reach), only the first pattern is executed. In the first pattern of the special 3 reach (SP3 reach), as shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the story effect moving image 780 is displayed on the whole or a part of the display screen of the display device 41, and the expected degree display area is displayed. A notification effect of the first pattern (first increase effect) is performed in which the five ☆ marks in the 770 are gradually changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image) at the first speed.

The pattern of the notification effect for each SP reach shown in FIG. 38 is an example, and other patterns may be executed. For example, an SP reach (for example, a third pattern of the notification effect of SP1 to 3 reach) may be provided to execute the notification effect by the third pattern of executing only the second increase effect. Further, for example, as a pattern in which the first increase effect and the second increase effect are combined, the SP reach (for example, SP1 to) in which the notification effect is executed by the fourth pattern in which the first increase effect is executed after the execution of the second increase effect is executed. The fourth pattern of the three-reach notification effect) may be provided. The patterns (third pattern, fourth pattern) of these modified examples may be executed as SP4 reach as a premier effect of an irregular pattern having a low probability of occurring.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the ★ mark is based on the execution of the advance notice effect (SP2 reach first pattern, SP2 reach second pattern, SP3 reach first pattern) that can announce the result of the variable display game. By making it possible to display a plurality of (predetermined images), it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree according to the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) displayed. In the notification effect, it is possible to execute an increase effect in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) is gradually increased and displayed. Further, as the increase effect, it is possible to execute a first increase effect in which a predetermined image is increased at the first speed and a second increase effect in which the predetermined image is increased at a second speed slower than the first increase effect. Is. Further, as the notification effect, it is possible to execute a first pattern in which only the first increase effect is executed and a second pattern in which the second increase effect is executed after the execution of the first increase effect. Further, the suggestion effect suggesting that the second pattern of the notification effect is executed can be executed before the increase effect and the notification effect are executed. As will be described later in FIG. 40, the suggestion effect may be performed after the execution of the first increase effect and before the execution of the second increase effect.

That is, the effect control device 300 (particularly the main control microcomputer 311) (see FIG. 4) determines the degree to which the game state changes (for example, the jackpot expectation) depending on the result of the game (for example, the special figure variation display game). Notification effect (for example, notification effect shown in FIGS. 34A and 34A (SP2 reach (first pattern))) for notifying in a predetermined notification mode (for example, display of a ★ mark (predetermined image)) before the end of the game. It is possible to execute the notification effect (SP2 reach (second pattern)) shown in 35A and B and the notification effect (SP3 reach (first pattern)) shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B. Further, the effect control device 300 (particularly the main control). As the notification effect, the user microcomputer 311) has a first notification effect (for example, corresponding to Tc-Ta (or Tc-Tb) of the first pattern shown in FIG. 37) whose notification mode changes during the first time. , Notification effect shown in FIGS. 34A and B (SP2 reach (first pattern)), notification effect shown in FIGS. 36A and B (SP3 reach (first pattern)), first increase effect shown in FIG. 37 (first pattern). ) And a second notification effect (for example, corresponding to Tc-Ta (or Tc-Tb) of the second pattern shown in FIG. 37), which is longer than the first time, and the notification mode changes. , At least one of the notification effect (SP2 reach (second pattern)) shown in FIGS. 35A and 35 and the second pattern (corresponding to the first increase effect + second increase effect) shown in FIG. 37 can be selected. In FIG. 37, as the first notification effect (first increase effect (first pattern)), the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) is gradually increased to become the final notification mode (final display mode). An example of displaying the ★ mark (predetermined image) of the above is shown. However, as the first notification effect (first increase effect (first pattern)), a number of ★ marks (predetermined image) to be the final notification mode are displayed. It may be displayed all at once (that is, displayed at once). For example, instead of the screen transition of the display screens shown in (C) to (H) of FIGS. 34A and B, the display screen of (C) of FIG. 34A ( ☆☆☆☆☆) may be changed to the display screen (★★★ ☆☆) shown in FIG. 34B at once.

[Distribution rate and expectation of 1st pattern and 2nd pattern]
FIG. 39 is a table showing the relationship between the distribution rate of the first pattern and the second pattern and the expectation degree (big hit expectation degree). As shown in FIG. 38, in the special 2 reach (SP2 reach), either the first pattern or the second pattern is executed. For example, if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order and the execution of Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach) is decided, the first pattern is selected by lottery with a probability of 98%, and 2%. The second pattern is selected with probability. Further, for example, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit and the execution of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is decided, the first pattern is selected with a probability of 30%, and 70%. The second pattern is selected with probability. The distribution rate and the degree of expectation shown in FIG. 39 are examples, and other values may be adopted.

In this way, when the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed and the first pattern is executed as the notification effect, it can be determined that the jackpot expectation is small. On the other hand, when the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed and the second pattern is executed as the notification effect, it can be determined that the jackpot expectation is high. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the second pattern can be set higher than the jackpot expectation of the first pattern as the expectation of the notification effect. The above-mentioned jackpot expectation is an example, and can be set in the range of 0% to 100%. For example, the jackpot expectation of the second pattern may be 100%, and the jackpot expectation of the first pattern may be 0%. In addition, characters corresponding to the jackpot expectation (for example, characters indicating the probabilities such as "98%", "2%", "100%?", "0%?") Are displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. , It may be easy for the player to recognize the jackpot expectation.

[Modification 1]
[Screen transition diagram (in the case of SP2 reach (second pattern modification))]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a modified example of the screen transition when the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) (see FIG. 38) is executed will be described. Note that FIG. 40 shows an example in which a modified example of the second pattern of the special 2 reach (SP2 reach) is executed, and the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit. Further, FIG. 40 shows an example in which the suggestion effect is performed after the execution of the first increase effect and before the second increase effect. 40 is a partially modified version of FIGS. 35A and 35B, and FIGS. 40 (No) to (C) and (F) are the lower right corner (variable display area) of the display screen of the display device 41. It is the same as (No) to (C) in FIG. 35A and (F) in FIG. 35B except that the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 is not displayed on the upper side of 615). Further, the screen transition examples corresponding to (N) to (Ne) and (No. 1) in FIG. 35A and (No. 2), (F) and (E) in FIG. 35B are not shown.

Further, FIG. 40 shows an example in which the jackpot expectation is suggested by the enemy character (for example, the enemy tiger character 768) displayed together with the ally character (for example, the ally tiger character 767). In addition, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) in the expectation display area 770 corresponds to the physical strength (HP: Hit Point) of the ally character (for example, ally tiger character 767) and also corresponds to the ally character (for example, ally character 767). , An example is shown in which the display suggests the possibility of winning the battle (expected victory) of the tiger character 767). In addition, since the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit by winning the battle, the battle victory possibility (winning expectation) functions as a display suggesting the big hit expectation. On the other hand, the possibility of winning the battle (expected victory) is the degree to which the player increases or decreases with the battle effect as explained below. Therefore, the player wins the battle by the following increase or decrease until the final display mode is reached. It is a display that can fuel the expectation for (big hit). As an alternative, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) may indicate the degree of expectation (the degree of expectation of the probability variation jackpot) to be in the probability variation state (specific game state) after the end of the jackpot.

In FIGS. 40 (No) to (C), as in the case of (No) to (C) in FIG. 35A, the first speed (for example, one per second) at the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770. The first increase effect is performed in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases with (degree). That is, it can be grasped that the tiger character 767 of the ally is advancing the battle in an advantageous manner.

In (M) of FIG. 40, the first reduction effect of reducing a part of the three ★ marks displayed in the expectation display area 770 in (c) of FIG. 40 is executed. In the first reduction effect, for example, the reduction effect of changing from the ★ mark (predetermined image) to the ☆ mark at a constant speed (third speed (for example, about 1 per 10 seconds)) is executed. Alternatively, the reduction effect of changing all the ★ marks (predetermined images) to be reduced from the ★ marks (predetermined images) to the ☆ marks may be executed at the same time. In the first reduction effect, for example, two swords pop out from the enemy tiger character 768, and the two swords are displayed in front of the ally tiger character 767, and the character display of the dialogue "G". ... "is displayed. In addition, the character display "gu ..." of the dialogue is displayed so that the dialogue is emitted from the character 767 of the tiger of the ally. In this way, the attack by the two swords that jumped out of the enemy tiger character 768 deprives the ally tiger character 767 of its physical strength (HP: Hit Point), so it was displayed in the expectation display area 7703. One ★ mark will be reduced to one half ★ mark. In addition, when the player sees that such a battle effect and the first decrease effect are executed and becomes one half of the ★ mark, the tiger character 767 of the ally is inferior, that is, the possibility of winning the battle. You can recognize that it is getting lower. In addition, the voice (line) and the sound (sound effect) corresponding to the first reduction effect may be emitted from the speaker 19 (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). Further, the characters corresponding to the voice (serif) and the sound (sound effect) corresponding to the first reduction effect may be displayed on the display screen of the display device 41.

Next, in FIG. 40 (mi), on the display screen of the display device 41, a ★ mark (predetermined image) 767 is provided above the expectation display area 770 (between the two tiger characters 767 and 768). The girl's tiger character (Torami) 772a and the character display of the dialogue "Torataro!" Are displayed. In addition, the character display "Tiger Taro!" Is displayed so that the tiger character (Torami) 772a calls (supports) the tiger character 767 on the side, and "Tiger Taro!" The player can recognize that is equivalent to the name of the tiger character 767. Further, the tiger character (Torami) 772a is an example of a suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect of the second pattern is executed, and is a character similar to the tiger character 772 shown in FIG. 35A (ne). .. Although FIG. 40 shows an example in which the character is different from the tiger character 772 shown in FIG. 35A (ne) (tiger character (tiger beauty) 772a), the tiger character shown in FIG. 35A (ne) is shown. The same character as 772 may be displayed. Further, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 possessed by the tiger character (Torami) 772a is an expectation degree display element (★ mark in the expectation degree display area 770) as in FIG. 35A (ne). The state held by the tiger character (Torami) 772a at the upper part of the display screen is the initial position of the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776.

In FIG. 40 (M), after the tiger character (Torami) 772a holding the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 and the character display of the dialogue "Torataro!" Are displayed (after the suggestion effect), the tiger An example of a transition in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 held by the character (Torami) 772a moves from the left end of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 to the position of the second ☆ mark is shown. .. The transition of the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 shown in FIG. 40 (M) is similar to the transition of the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 shown in FIG. 35B (H).

Specifically, as shown by the arrow (M) in FIG. 40, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 held by the tiger character (Torami) 772a is the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770. Gradually move from the left end to the position of the second ☆ mark. In this case, the individual ☆ marks from the left end to the third of the initial five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770 shown in FIGS. 40 (No) to (C) are the ★ marks (predetermined image). The first half and the second ☆ mark are changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image) so that the time is later than the time changed to (change time per one). That is, similarly to (H) in FIG. 35B, a speed (second speed (for example, a second speed (for example)) slower than the speed at which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases in the first increase effect (first speed (about 1 second)) The ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 is moved so that the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at (5 to 10 seconds)). In addition, the character display 778 "Expectation Plus !!" is displayed below the expectation display area 770. As described above, in FIG. 40, after the first increase effect is executed, the first decrease effect is executed, and after the execution of the first decrease effect, the second speed (for example, 5) slower than the first increase effect. A second increase effect is executed in which the ★ mark (predetermined image) increases at (about 1 per 10 seconds).

In this way, the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 moves, and as shown in (F) of FIG. 40, from the left end to the fourth ☆ mark among the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770. The second increase effect is executed, in which is gradually changed to the ★ mark (predetermined image). In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 40, of the five ☆ marks in the expectation display area 770, the four ☆ marks from the left end are changed to ★ marks (predetermined images), so that the player calls ( By cheering), it is possible to recognize that the physical strength (HP) of the tiger character 767 of the ally is restored and the possibility of winning the battle is high, and the jackpot expectation of the running special figure fluctuation display game is relatively high (for example, 80). % (4/5)) can be grasped.

In this way, the suggestion effect ((mi) in FIG. 40) can be performed immediately before the second increase effect ((m) to (f) in FIG. 40). As a result, the player can easily see the effect that the ★ mark (predetermined image) 776 acquired in the suggestion effect is added to the ☆ mark in the expectation degree display area 770.

In this way, by enabling the increase speed of the ★ mark (predetermined image) to be executed in a plurality of modes (first increase mode, second increase mode, first decrease mode), the ★ mark (predetermined image) can be increased. The increase can be expressed irregularly. As a result, the player pays more attention to the number of increases and decreases of the ★ mark (predetermined image), so that the interest in the increase effect and the notification effect can be improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, the notification display of "★★★★ ☆" in the expectation degree display area 770 shown in FIG. 40 (f) is the final display mode (final notification mode) of the notification effect (second notification effect). ). In addition, a plurality of effects (first increase effect, first decrease effect, second increase effect) are performed before the final display mode (final notification mode) of the notification effect (second notification effect) shown in FIG. 40 is reached. The time until the final display mode (final notification mode) of the second notification effect is displayed by being executed is the same as the first notification effect (first increase effect shown in FIGS. 34A, B, 36A, B). Compared to longer (ie, stretched). Further, as described above, the final display mode (final notification mode) is a final display in which the player can recognize the degree to which the game state changes (that is, the jackpot expectation degree and the battle victory possibility (winning expectation degree)). It is an aspect.

In the above, when notifying the degree to which the game state changes depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (for example, the jackpot expectation degree), the final display mode (final notification mode) is set to "★★★ ☆☆" or "★★★ ☆☆". An example of "★★★★ ☆" (the number of ★ marks (predetermined images) in the expectation display area 770) is shown. However, the final display mode (final notification mode) for notifying the degree (big hit expectation) is not limited to these, and for example, it is possible to notify in the range of 0% to 100%. Further, as the final display mode (final notification mode) for notifying the degree (expected jackpot), a numerical value of 0% or 100% may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable that "?" Is also displayed next to the number on the display screen of the display device 41 so as to be, for example, "0%?" Or "100%?".

Further, in the above, an example of notifying the jackpot expectation degree as the degree to which the game state changes depending on the result of the special figure variation display game has been shown, but the information (degree) to be notified is not limited to this. For example, instead of the jackpot expectation, the expectation that the probability change state after the jackpot (probability change jackpot expectation) may be notified. Further, for example, instead of the jackpot expectation degree, the degree of falling from an advantageous gaming state to a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) (fall risk) may be notified.

Further, in the above, as a notification effect for notifying the degree of change in the game state (for example, the jackpot expectation degree) depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal time, an increase effect (for example, a first increase effect and a second increase) An example of executing an effect) or a suggestion effect (an effect by a predetermined character) is shown. However, in cases other than normal times (for example, when shortened fluctuations (for example, 4 hold or during time reduction)), only the notification effect is executed (for example, the final display mode (for example, ★★★★ ☆) is displayed at once. ) May be done.

[Modification 2]
In the above, in the expectation display area 770 on the display screen of the display device 41, the effect of changing the ☆ mark to the ★ mark (predetermined image) (first increase effect, second increase effect, first decrease effect) is performed. An example of notifying the expected degree of big hit is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a jackpot expectation level can be notified by providing an expectation degree notification unit in a portion other than the display device 41 and performing an effect in the expectation degree display area 770 using this expectation degree notification unit. Therefore, in the following, a modified example 2 in which the expectation level notification unit 782 is provided on the upper portion of the center case 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The game board 30 of the game machine 10 shown in FIG. 41 is a modification of a part of the game board 30 of the game machine 10 shown in FIG. 2, except that the expectation level notification unit 782 is provided. Is similar to.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the center case 40, an expectation notification unit 782 composed of five LED lamps 782a to e is provided above the upper effect unit 40c and the lamp display device 80 provided at the upper part. Further, the five LED lamps 782a to 782 are formed as ☆ -shaped lamps. Further, the five LED lamps 782a to 782e are controlled by the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 4). For example, the effect control device 300 includes a notification effect in the expectation display area 770 (for example, a notification effect (SP2 reach (first pattern)) shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, and a notification effect (SP2 reach (first pattern)) shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B. 2 patterns)), 5 notification effects similar to the notification effects shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B (SP3 reach (first pattern)) and the notification effects shown in FIG. 40 (SP2 reach (second pattern modification)). It can be executed by controlling the display of the LED lamps 782a to 782a to e.

In this way, instead of the expectation degree display area 770, the notification degree notification unit 782 including the five LED lamps 782a to 782 can be used to execute the notification effect. That is, instead of displaying the image by the display means, the notification effect can be executed by using a predetermined light emitting means (LED lamp).

[Action / effect of the embodiment]
The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is related to a game control means (game control device 100 (particularly, a game microcomputer CPU 111a)) capable of executing a game (for example, a special figure variation display game, a variation display game) and the game. A special game state (special game state advantageous to the player) when the result of the game is a special result (big hit) provided with the effect control means (effect control device 300 (particularly the main control microcomputer 311)) capable of executing the effect. Big hit game state) can be generated. The effect control means (effect control device 300) ends the game according to the degree to which the game state changes depending on the result of the game (for example, the degree of expectation (for example, the degree of expectation of a big hit, the degree of expectation of a probability change big hit), the degree of risk of falling). In the notification effect (for example, the notification effect shown in FIGS. 34A and B (SP2 reach (first pattern))), which is previously notified in a predetermined notification mode (for example, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images)), FIGS. 35A and 35B. The notification effect shown (SP2 reach (second pattern)), the notification effect shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B (SP3 reach (first pattern)), and the notification effect shown in FIG. 40 (SP2 reach (second pattern modification)). It is feasible. As the notification effect, the first notification effect (for example, the notification shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B) in which the notification mode changes during the first time (for example, corresponding to Tc-Ta (or Tc-Tb) shown in the upper part of FIG. 37). The effect (SP2 reach (first pattern)), the notification effect (SP3 reach (first pattern)) shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the first increase effect (first pattern) shown in the upper part of FIG. 37, and the first thereof. The notification mode changes in a second time (for example, corresponding to Tc-Ta (or Tc-Tb) shown in the lower part of FIG. 37) longer than the time of the second notification effect (for example, the notification shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B). Production (SP2 reach (second pattern)), second pattern (first increase effect + second increase effect) shown in the lower part of FIG. 37, notification effect shown in FIG. 40 (SP2 reach (second pattern modification example))) At least one of them can be selected. For example, FIGS. 34A and 34A and 36A and 36B show an example when the first notification effect is selected. In addition, FIGS. 35A, 35B, and 40 show an example in which both the first notification effect and the second notification effect are selected. It should be noted that only the second notification effect (for example, the second increase effect shown in the middle of FIG. 37) may be selected.

Here, for example, it is assumed that a notification effect is executed by increasing a predetermined image (for example, a ★ mark) at a constant speed. In this case, when the increase of the predetermined image (for example, the ★ mark) is stopped, the player can easily grasp that the predetermined image (for example, the ★ mark) does not increase any more. For this reason, there is a possibility that the notification effect of increasing a predetermined image (for example, the ★ mark) is insufficient to improve the interest.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, there are a plurality of modes (first increasing mode, second) regarding changes (for example, increasing speed, decreasing speed) of the notification mode (for example, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images)). By making it feasible in the increasing mode and the first decreasing mode), the notification mode (for example, the number of ★ marks (predetermined images)) can be expressed irregularly. As a result, the player pays more attention to the change in the notification mode (for example, the number of increases or decreases of the ★ mark (predetermined image)), so that the interest in the notification effect can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea, and it is clear that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Is. For example, it is possible to combine a plurality of embodiments. Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to other types of gaming machines (slot machines, etc.). The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, and it is intended that all modifications within the scope of meaning and content equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

10 Game machine 25 Direction button 30 Game board 32 Game area 36 1st start winning opening (1st start winning area)
37 Ordinary variable winning device (second starting winning area)
39 Special variable prize device 40 Center case 41 Display device 50 Collective display device (LED)
100 Game control device (main board)
200 Payout control device 300 Production control device (sub-board)

Claims (1)

A game control means capable of executing a game and an effect control means capable of executing an effect related to the game are provided, and when the result of the game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. In possible game machines
The effect control means
It is possible to execute a notification effect that notifies the degree to which the game state changes depending on the result of the game in a predetermined notification mode before the game ends.
As the notification effect, at least one of a first notification effect in which the notification mode changes in the first time and a second notification effect in which the notification mode changes in a second time longer than the first time. A gaming machine characterized in that one of them can be selected.