JP2021171341A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes game control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls a game, performance control means (performance control device 300) that controls a performance, and a normal variation winning device 37 that can change the game state to a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and an open state in which a game ball can be easily won. The game control means controls the state of the normal variation winning device 37 in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state. When the number of executions of the game reaches a predetermined number of times, the game is determined to be in the second state. When the result of the game becomes a predetermined special result, the game is determined to be in the second state after the end of the special game state. At the start of the game that suggests or notifies a player that the number of executions of the game has reached a predetermined number of times, the information that the game is to be in the second state without going through the special game state is transmitted to the performance control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a game is executed based on a game ball winning a prize at a start port provided in the game area, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, a special game state is set in which the special variable winning device is opened. I am trying to do it. The game is controlled by a game control device, and the effect control device performs an effect on the display device based on a command from the game control device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-155130

Since the effect control device performs sequential processing based on the reception of commands, the content of the information may not be appropriately reflected in the effect depending on the timing of information transmission, which may reduce the interest of the game. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is transmitted to the effect control means.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
At the start of the game, it is configured to transmit symbol information regarding the result of the game to the effect control means.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is included in the symbol information and transmitted to the effect control means.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
At the start of the game, the variation pattern information regarding the execution mode of the game is configured to be transmitted to the effect control means.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is included in the fluctuation pattern information and transmitted to the effect control means.

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is an enlarged explanatory view which shows the detail of a batch display device. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. (A) A diagram for explaining an example of a clear pattern setting unit, and (b) a diagram for explaining an example of a RAM data structure. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the distribution rate of the result of a special symbol variation display game, the distribution rate of a big hit symbol, the distribution rate of a small hit symbol, and the distribution rate of a symbol per a time saving symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the common processing of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure 1 fluctuation start process and a special figure 2 change start process. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the jackpot flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit determination process and the small hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the time saving symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the time shortening fluctuation number update process. It is a flowchart explaining the effect mode information check process. It is a flowchart explaining the fanfare / inter-interval process transition setting process 1. It is a flowchart explaining the process transition setting process in a small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining the normal probability fluctuation number update process. It is a figure for demonstrating the transmission timing of a ceiling arrival command. It is a flowchart explaining the support operation setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot end setting process 1 and the jackpot end setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining the main process of an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the progress of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of production. It is a figure which shows an example of the fractionation rate in the 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the progress of the game in the 1st modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the fractionation rate in the 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the fractionation rate in the 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the progress of the game in the 3rd modification. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the gaming machine in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing in 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area switch monitoring process in 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit residual sphere processing in the 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the fractionation rate in the 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the order of control processing in 5th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure variation in 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the process of displaying a special figure in 7th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the progress of the game in 7th modification.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is axially attached to the outer frame (support frame) 11 at the left end portion as seen from the front side. It is assembled so that it can be opened and closed. The game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

The glass frame 15 is provided with a display plate 350 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 at a position behind the cover glass 14. The display board 350 can see through the game board 30 and can display a predetermined display. The gaming machine of the present embodiment is composed of a light guide plate in which an image emerges by introducing light from a side end, but may be composed of a transparent liquid crystal display device or an EL display device.
When a predetermined display is not displayed on the display board 350, it is transparent so as not to interfere with the visibility of the game board 30 behind. Then, when a predetermined display is displayed on the display board 350, the visibility of the rear game board 30 is reduced at the predetermined display portion. In this state, the rear game board 30 may be visible through a predetermined display, or the rear game board 30 may be invisible due to the predetermined display.

A model name display unit 16 for displaying the model name of the gaming machine 10 is provided on the upper portion of the glass frame 15.
In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, and decorations, effects, and notifications when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) with (), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the glass frame 15, an upper plate (storage plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back surface side of the game machine 10 are provided. An outlet 22 and the like for the upper plate ball to flow out are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 7) for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, the effect button 25 also has a built-in drive source for vibrating the effect button 25. That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a vibration function that gives a predetermined notification by vibrating the effect button 25. The effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) to a protruding state (a state in which the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 is above the normal state). You may.

At the lower part of the front frame 12, a lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game balls paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.

Further, to the right of the effect button 25, there is a lending button (ball lending button) 27a that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card is ejected from the card unit of the ball lending machine. Return button (discharge button) 27b to operate, balance indicator (balance display) 27c to display the balance of the prepaid card, upper plate operation lever to operate to let the game ball in the upper plate 21 flow down to the lower plate 23 27d, a mobile terminal holder 28 and the like for placing a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by the player are provided. Further, on the left side of the effect button 25, a volume adjusting button 27e, a cross key 29, and the like are provided.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. do. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25 or the cross key 29, the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) in the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). It can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 80 that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and an outer peripheral wall (guide rail) 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. The game area 32 is provided. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball from a hitting ball launching device into a gaming area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 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 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) for variablely displaying a plurality of identification information is arranged.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). Still images and moving images can be displayed as effect images in the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed. Information about the game, such as a background image, that enhances the effect of the effect is displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball that has passed through the warp flow path roll. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36, the game ball rolled on the starting winning opening 36 can easily win the starting winning opening 36.
Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating is provided. The board effect device 44 can operate between the position of the upper part of the center case 40 and the position of the center side of the display device 41 with respect to this position.

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 34a (see FIG. 5) 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.

Three general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 5) provided in the general winning opening 35.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 5).

On the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5).
The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b, and the movable member 37b always holds a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a predetermined result, the game ball is easily flowed into the normal fluctuation winning device 37 by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a driving device (game). It is designed to be changed to a state that is advantageous to the person.
The normal variable winning device 37 can win a game ball even when the movable member 37b is closed, and the game ball may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40, there is a first special variable winning device (upper large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. It is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side. Convert to a possible state. The first special variable winning device 38 converts the upper prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of game balls into the upper prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 5).

In the game area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40, below the first special variable winning device 38, a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted can be converted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. 2 A special variable winning device (lower large winning opening) 39 is provided. The second special variable winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side. Convert to a possible state. The second special variable winning device 39 converts the lower prize opening from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the lower prize opening. , A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. The game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 5).

The game area 32 below the starting winning opening 36 is provided with an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won in the winning opening or the like. 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 80 outside the game area 32. A batch display device 50 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4A, for example, the batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure variation display unit) 51 (A0 to A7) and a special figure 2 variation for a special figure 1 variation display game. Special figure 2 display (2nd special figure variation display unit) 52 (B0 to B7) for display game and special figure 1 hold display 53 (C0, C1) for notification of start memory number of special figure 1 variation display game ) And the special figure 2 hold display 54 (C2, C3) for notifying the start memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game.

Further, the batch display device 50 includes a round display unit 55 (D0 to D3) that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times that the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 are opened and closed) and a gaming state that displays the gaming state of the gaming machine 10. It is provided with a display unit 56 (C6, C7, D7). The first game state display unit 56a (C6), which notifies the player of the left-handed (normal) and right-handed hitting methods (the hitting method corresponding to the game state), is displayed on the game state display unit 56. The second game state display unit 56b (C7), which notifies that the time is shortened (when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated), notifies that the jackpot probability state is in the high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on. A third game state display unit 56c (D7) is provided. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, the third gaming state display unit 56c is not used.
Further, the batch display device 50 includes a normal map display 57 (D4 to D6) for the normal map variation display game and a normal map hold display 58 (C4, C5) for notifying the start storage number of the normal map variation display game. I have.

In the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, during the execution time (variation time) of the special figure 1 variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed. The LED lamps A0, A2, A4, A6 are lit (LED lamps A1, A3, A5, A7 are off) and the LED lamps A1, A3, A5, A7 are lit (LED lamps A0, A2, A2). By alternately switching between A4 and A6 (the lights are off), it is displayed that the fluctuation is in progress. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, when the result of the game is "off", the result mode of the off (for example, LED lamp A0 is turned on and LED lamp A1 is turned on. ~ A7 is turned off), and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode (special result mode) of the hit is at least one of the result modes other than the missed result mode (for example, LED lamps A0 to A7). The game result is displayed in the mode (a mode in which the three are turned on). The special figure 1 display 51 may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

In the special figure variation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, during the execution time (variation time) of the special figure 2 variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed. The LED lamps B0, B2, B4, B6 are lit (LED lamps B1, B3, B5, B7 are off) and the LED lamps B1, B3, B5, B7 are lit (LED lamps B0, B2, B2). By alternately switching between B4 and B6 (the lights are off), it is displayed that the fluctuation is in progress. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game ends and the stop display time starts, when the result of the game is "off", the result mode of the off (for example, LED lamp B0 is turned on and LED lamp B1 is turned on. ~ B7 is turned off), and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode (special result mode) of the hit is at least one of the result modes other than the missed result mode (for example, LED lamps B0 to B7). The game result is displayed in the mode (a mode in which the three are turned on). The special figure 2 display 52 may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

The special figure 1 hold indicator 53 determines the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, for example, FIG. As shown in (d), the display is performed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C0 and C1). The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.
The special figure 2 hold indicator 54 shows, for example, the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37, which is a fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52. As shown in 4 (d), the display is performed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C2 and C3). The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 128 msec.

The round display unit 55 turns off all the LEDs (LED lamps D0 to D3) when not in the special game state, and in the special game state, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), depending on the result. The LED is turned on according to the number of rounds selected. The round display unit 55 may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the first game state display unit 56a turns off the LED when the left-handed hit is more advantageous to the player than the right-handed hit (during normal hit). , When the right-handed is more advantageous to the player than the left-handed (when right-handed), the LED is turned on.
As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the second game state display unit 56b turns on the LED when the time is shortened, and turns off the LED when the time is not shortened.
As shown in FIG. 4 (f), for example, the third game state display unit 56c turns on the LED when it is in a high probability state when the power is turned on, and turns off the LED when it is not in a high probability state.

In the normal map variation display game on the normal map display 57, during the variable display of the normal map variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (g), the variation symbol numbers are alternately changed to turn on the LED lamp D5. It is displayed that the LED lamps D4 and D6 are in a fluctuating state by alternately switching between the lighting state and the lighting state of the LED lamps D4 and D6. The switching cycle is set to, for example, 60 msec. Then, when the result is "hit", one of the plurality of LEDs (for example, LED lamp D4) is turned on to indicate that the result is "hit", and when the result is "missing", one of the plurality of LEDs is turned on. One of them (for example, LED lamps D5 and D6) is turned on to indicate that it is out of order.
The normal figure hold indicator 58 sets the number of undigested balls (the number of normal figure start storage = the number of hold) among the number of passing balls of the normal figure start gate 34, which is a fluctuation start condition of the normal figure display 57, for example, FIG. As shown in (h), the display is performed by turning off, turning on, and blinking a plurality of LEDs (LED lamps C4 and C5).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It is composed of a CPU unit 110 having a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

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 is a normal power supply unit having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from a voltage of DC32V. It has a 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a 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 that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure. It includes a control signal generation unit 430 and the like that generate and output a control signal such as a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply unit 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 the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the above, it is possible to reduce the cost by excluding it from the target of replacement.

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. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It serves as a means for retaining the memory of game information. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, 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 operated, 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 forcibly initialized. Processing is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C stores the work area of the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect 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 reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before reaching 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 an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for 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 the display 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. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, 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 is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses 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 the display, 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 to this, 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). The state that has become the identification information, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variablely displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, this 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 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 jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a special symbol symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game ( Random number generation to generate variation pattern random numbers for determining various reach and variation display game execution time in non-reach variation display, hit random numbers for determining the hit of the general clock variation display game, etc. It is provided with a circuit and a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of a random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

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 does not consider the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game and the probability state in the game machine of the present embodiment, but is not considered as the current game state. Figure A variation pattern table is selected and acquired from a plurality of variation pattern tables based on the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) of the variation display game, the number of start-up memories, and the like. 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 executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor 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 of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, and a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37. The winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the large winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening switch 39a in the second special variable winning device 39, and the gate switch in the general drawing start gate 34. 34a, connected to the out ball detection switch 32a that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is low. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided in which a negative logic signal such as 7V is input and converted into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Since the input range of the proximity I / F121 is 7V-11V, the lead wires of the sensor and proximity switch are illegally shorted, the sensor and switch are disconnected from the connector, and the lead wires are cut and floated. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. Will be done. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a is input to the fourth input port 126. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

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

Further, a signal from the setting key switch 152 for detecting the operation of the setting key operation unit is input to the third input port 124. The setting key operation unit is provided with a keyway for inserting the setting key, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is in the state of being turned to the second position, and is in the state of not being turned to the second position. In some cases, it turns off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values that give special results in the special figure variation display game are assigned, and operate these operation units. As a result, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that gives a special result is assigned in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game. There is. Here, six probability setting values, "setting 1" to "setting 6", are prepared. The probability value corresponding to the probability setting value may be different in all of the settings 1 to 6, or may be the same probability value in a plurality of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the same probability value may be used for all of the settings 1 to 6.

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

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

Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out ball detection switch 32a) are from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via. 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 game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12V 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 second input port 123 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 second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

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

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like, 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 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122, and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a 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 RESET 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 RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 is turned off in order to output to the test firing test apparatus. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124, 126 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent system malfunction, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET 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 to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like are transmitted via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game 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 61, the panel radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, a game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test device via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the machine cannot control the game. 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 selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140. The second output port 134 is a first large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning device 38, and a second large winning opening solenoid (large) for opening the second special variable winning device 39. To output the operation data of the winning port solenoid 2) 39b and the general electric solenoid 37c for opening the normal variable winning device 37, and to output the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability set value. It is a port.
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 gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, amusement hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external 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 receives the operation data signals of the large winning opening solenoids 38b and 39b and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, generates a solenoid drive signal, and outputs the first driver (drive circuit). ) 138a, the batch display device 50 output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output 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. The third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the above, and the fourth 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 board 71. A fifth driver 138e is provided, which receives the display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the driver 138d and the second output port 134, generates a drive signal, and outputs the drive signal. Data is transmitted from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e by serial communication.

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. DC5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as the power supply voltage to the fifth driver 138e so that the performance display device 153 operating at 5V 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 the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 2 and the LEDs are turned on.
The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 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 gaming machine to an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with 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, 124, 126 are provided. No.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the specific input unit, which is one of the input units of the gaming microcomputer 111, has a clear range of data in the RAM 111C by changing the input state to the specific input unit. A clear pattern setting unit 114 is provided so as to be able to change. The resistor R2 is removable from the clear pattern setting unit 114, and when the resistor R2 is removed, the input to the specific input unit is on, and when the resistor R2 is attached, the input to the specific input unit is input. It is designed to be off.

FIG. 6B shows a part of the data structure of the RAM 111C. The area starting from 0000h, which is the start address, is provided with a setting storage area for storing information related to the setting such as the probability setting value. In the area following this set storage area, the ceiling, such as the number of normal probability fluctuations for managing the number of games until reaching the so-called ceiling, which starts the normal electric support by executing the special figure fluctuation display game a predetermined number of times. A ceiling count area is provided to store information related to the control of. An area for storing various game data is provided in the area following the ceiling number area.

When the power is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, the input to the specific input unit of the game microcomputer 111 is not turned on, that is, the state where the resistor R2 of the clear pattern setting unit 114 is attached. If so, the RAM is initialized with the address 1 as the start address. As a result, the area excluding the set storage area is cleared.
Further, when the power is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated and the input to the specific input unit of the game microcomputer 111 is on, that is, the resistor R2 of the clear pattern setting unit 114 is removed. In this state, the RAM is initialized with the address 2 as the start address. As a result, the area excluding the set storage area and the ceiling count area is cleared.

By making the operation at the time of RAM clear different depending on the state of the clear pattern setting unit 114 in this way, for example, in the case of a gaming machine that does not clear the ceiling count area at the time of RAM clear at the time of mass production, the design of the gaming machine. By attaching the resistor R2 at the time or during the test, the ceiling frequency region can be cleared arbitrarily, and the design and the test can be efficiently advanced. Further, since it is only necessary not to attach the resistor R2 at the time of mass production, efficient production can be performed.

Further, since the information from the clear pattern setting unit 114 to the specific input unit is directly input to the CPU 111A without going through another device, it is possible to make it difficult to perform fraudulent acts. Further, by adopting the data structure of the RAM 111C as shown in FIG. 6B, it is sufficient to change the address to be set according to the state of the specific input unit, and the control can be simplified.

The clear pattern setting unit 114 is not limited to the above configuration, and may be any type as long as it can change the input state to the specific input unit. For example, the input state to the specific input unit may be changed by switching the switch. Further, in the game control device, a game control board on which electronic components are mounted is enclosed in a board box, and the clear pattern setting unit 114 cannot be operated when the game control board is enclosed in the board box. However, the game control board may be operable even when it is enclosed in the board box.

Further, the data structure of the RAM 111C is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration. For example, other data may be stored in an area closer to the start address than the setting storage area. Data that is not cleared when the RAM is cleared can be stored in this area. Further, it is sufficient that the ceiling count area is cleared when the power is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated and the input to the specific input unit of the gaming microcomputer 111 is on, and the RAM 111C The ceiling count area may be arranged anywhere.

From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is comprehensively controlled in the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A game control means (game control device 100) is provided, and the game control means is provided with an initialization means (RAM initialization switch 112) that initializes stored information by performing a predetermined operation, and an initialization means. An initialization area setting means (clear pattern setting unit 114) that enables selection of an area to be initialized is provided.
Therefore, it is possible to arbitrarily select the area to be initialized, and it is possible to efficiently proceed with the design and test of the gaming machine.

Further, the game control means includes a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won. Control is performed in either one of the first state and the second state, which is easier to win than the first state, and the second state is set based on the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times. It is possible, and the initialization area setting means can select whether or not to initialize the area for counting the number of times the game is executed.
Therefore, it is possible to arbitrarily select the area to be initialized, and it is possible to efficiently proceed with the design and test of the gaming machine.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The effect control device 300 is used to display images 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 provided 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 speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a stored content 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 timekeeping 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, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 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. The wait signal WAIT and the like for this 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 transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331, such as a decoration special figure hold number command, a decoration special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). 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). It is provided in the frame decoration LED control circuit 333 and the game board 30 (including the center case 40) that drive and control the frame decoration device having the provided LED (light emitting diode) (for example, the frame decoration device 18 including the display board 350). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). 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. Even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect) and is provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 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 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-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. Further, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) for driving and controlling the lamp, motor, etc. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

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, when the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a decorative special figure variable display game. When the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a hit (special result). When the first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a big hit, and the second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit, are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special gaming state.

The big hit is a special result (first special result) with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result (second special result) without the operation of the condition device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and it is special as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning devices 38 and 39 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is activated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won, for example. The "conditional device" may be a software means such as a flag that is turned on / off by software as described above, or a hardware means such as a switch that is turned on / off electrically. Further, "conditional device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of an electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from the hit ball launcher toward the game area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or the game area flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32. It is discharged from 32. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening. The prize ball is discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 5) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and launches a gaming ball into the left gaming area (so-called left-handed) to move the starting winning opening 36 or the starting winning opening 36 to the left. It is possible to aim for a prize in the arranged general winning opening 35, and by launching a game ball into the right gaming area (so-called right-handed), the normal figure starting gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, and the normal variable winning device are used. It is possible to aim for a prize in the general winning opening 35, the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special variable winning device 39 arranged below the 37.

A gate switch 34a including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the start gate 34 of the normal drawing, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start memories is an upper limit number (for example, 4) based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start memories is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in the RAM 111C. The number of stored numbers of the winnings for starting the normal drawing is displayed on the general drawing holding display 58 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory of starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game. Then, the process of starting the normal map variation display game is performed. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, as a process of executing the normal map variation display game, the game control device 100 presets a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns on the normal map display 57 provided in the batch display device 50 over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the variable display game of the normal map, which stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result, is performed. It should be noted that the normal figure display 57 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

When the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, the lighting pattern, which is a special result mode, is stopped and displayed on the normal figure display 57, and the normal variable winning device 37 is operated by operating the normal electric solenoid 37c. Control is performed to open the device for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display 57 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the deviation.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game is the same fluctuation time (for example, 0.5 seconds) regardless of the presence or absence of the normal power support. In addition, the probability of hitting a normal figure is 0 when the normal power is not supported, and the probability of hitting a normal figure is 99/100 when the normal power is being supported.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the special symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The random number value is stored in the RAM 111C as the first start memory and the second start memory. Then, the number of stored start memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 53 and the special figure 2 hold display 54 for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50, and is displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 plays a special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first variation display device) based on the first start memory, and the special figure 2 display 52 (1st variation display device) is based on the second start memory. The special figure 2 variable display game is played on the second variable display device). Then, when both the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 is based on the first start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area), and the special figure 1 variable display game ( The execution control of the first special figure variation display game) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation is based on the second start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning area). It serves as an execution control means for controlling the execution of the display game (second special figure variation display game). Then, the execution control means transfers the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory from the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory in a state where the first start memory and the second start memory are stored. Is also configured to be executed with priority.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after performing the variable display, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special game state (so-called big hit state). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result (small hit result mode). Then, it becomes a small hit and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, the special figure 1 display 51 serves as a first variable display means capable of displaying the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 serves as a second variable display means capable of displaying the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37.

Further, after the end of the big hit game state (first special game state), the game control device (game control means) 100 is in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of hitting is high and the probability of hitting is high). It is possible to control to generate a gaming state (specific gaming state) in which the game can proceed by (with support). That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms the specific game state generating means.

Further, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the decorative special figure variation in which a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) are variablely displayed on the display device 41. The display game is now running. The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. However, they may be displayed in the same display area or in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed according to the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special figure variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 changes the decoration identification information in accordance with the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). It serves as a decorative variation display means that can display a decorative special figure variation display game). It should be noted that different display devices may be used for the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one of the decorative special figure variable display games may be displayed. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the distribution rate in this embodiment.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, for example, there are four types of results of the special figure variation display game: a big hit, a small hit, and a time-saving symbol hit. The time-saving symbol hit is to start the Fuden support without going through the special game state. The jackpot distribution rate is the same in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. The distribution rates for small hits, time-saving symbols, and misses are different between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. In particular, in Special Figure 2, the off-limits result is not derived. It should be noted that the out-of-order result may be derived even in Special Figure 2. Further, in FIG. 8A, the small hit and the time-saving symbol hit can be won in either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, but may be won only in the special figure 2.

For big hits, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, there is a big hit with support and a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (result mode of big hit), and a big hit without support and a big hit without support is displayed as stopped. There are two types. A jackpot with support will be in a state with normal power support (time saving state) only for the next game after the end of the special game state, and a big hit without support will be in a state without normal power support after the end of the special game state. be. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, there is no probability fluctuation due to the derivation of the jackpot. In the first special gaming state (big hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the jackpot, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened. In addition, after the end of the special game state, only the next special figure fluctuation display game will be in a state with normal electric support.
In FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of the jackpot type is common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but may be different. Further, in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of the jackpot type is common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but may be different.

Further, for the small hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the small hit A symbol is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol (result mode of the small hit), and the small hit B symbol is stopped and displayed. There are two types of small hits B. In the second special gaming state (small hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened.
In FIG. 8C, the distribution rate of the small hit type is common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but may be different. Further, in FIG. 8C, the distribution rate of the small hit type is the same regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game, but may be different. Further, the small hit A and the small hit B may be different only in the stop symbol, or may be different in the opening mode of the second special variable winning device 39. Further, only one type of small hit may be used.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), for example, as shown in FIG. There are three types: a time-saving symbol per B where the hit B symbol is stopped and displayed, and a time-saving symbol C where the time-saving symbol C symbol is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the time-saving symbol hit is neither a big hit nor a small hit, and it can be said that it is a kind of miss (results other than special results).
In FIG. 8 (d), the fractionation rate of the type per time-saving symbol is different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but may be the same. Further, the time-saving symbols A to C differ only in the stop symbols, and in each case, only the next game is in a state where the normal electric support is provided, but only one type of time-saving symbols may be used.

Further, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is equipped with a so-called ceiling function as shown in FIG. 8 (e). That is, when the number of times the game is executed reaches the number of ceilings (900 in this case), a specific game state (Public power support) is generated without generating a special game state. The number of times the game is executed is always counted regardless of the presence or absence of normal power support in the low probability state, and the counting is interrupted in the high probability state. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is always counted. The number of times the game is executed is the total of the number of times the special figure 1 variable display game is executed and the number of times the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

The timing for clearing the counting result of the number of times the game is executed is when the chance mode (normal power support) triggered by the arrival of the number of ceilings n is set, or when the condition device is activated (big hit game state). The timing for clearing the count result of the number of game executions can be changed as appropriate. For example, when clearing the number of game executions is selected when operating the RAM initialization switch 112, or when the time saving symbol is hit. It may include when the chance mode (Public power support) is set, one or more of the above timings, or when the power is turned on instead of when the RAM is cleared. good.

Further, among the RAM clears, the measurement of the number of game executions may be cleared when the RAM is cleared without changing the setting, and the measurement of the number of game executions may not be cleared when the RAM is cleared with the setting change. The time when the RAM is cleared without changing the setting is, for example, when the power is turned on while the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 152. In this way, by not clearing the measurement of the number of times the game is executed when the RAM is cleared with the setting change, it is possible to make it difficult to determine that the setting change has been made.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing a game state transition in the present embodiment.
The game states include the normal game state ST1, the first special game state ST2 based on the first special result (big hit), the second special game state ST3 based on the second special result (small hit), and the first specific game state ST4. be.
In each game state, there are an effect mode controlled by the effect control device 300 to determine the effect mode of the game, a main start area which is a start area mainly to be aimed at in the game state, and a type of special figure variation display game to be mainly executed. A certain main fluctuation special figure and the launch direction of the game ball are defined.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a left-handed hit can be aimed at winning a prize in the starting winning opening 36, and a right-handed hit can be aimed at winning a prize in the ordinary variable winning device 37. That is, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. Further, each game state is designed on the assumption that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly played, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured so that it is advantageous for the player to proceed mainly with the special figure variation display game, which is determined to be the main in the design so as to proceed. In this specification, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each game state may be referred to as a main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as an irregular variation.

In the normal game state ST1, there is no general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and shortens the variable time of the special figure variable display game and the normal figure variable display game. There is no time saving. In addition, the effect mode that defines the effect mode is a normal mode. The main variable special figure is a special figure 1 variable display game, and the main starting area is the starting winning opening 36, and the firing direction is left-handed in order to aim at the starting winning opening 36. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 1 variable display game is the main variation and the special figure 2 variable display game is the irregular variation.

The first special game state ST2 is a state in which there is no general electric support and there is no time saving. In addition, the effect mode that defines the effect mode is the jackpot mode. In this first special gaming state ST2, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, so that the firing direction is right-handed.

The second special game state ST3 is a state in which there is no general electric support and there is no time saving. Further, the effect mode that defines the effect mode is a small hit mode. In the second special gaming state ST3, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, so that the firing direction is right-handed.

The first specific game state ST4 has a short time, the main variable special figure is the special figure 2 variable display game, the main starting area is the normal variable winning device 37, and the firing direction is aimed at the normal variable winning device 37. Is right-handed. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variable display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variable display game is the irregular variation. In addition, the effect mode that defines the effect mode is a chance mode.
The first specific game state ST4 includes a state ST41 with a normal power support and a state ST42 without a normal power support.

The transition of the game state includes the derivation of the first special result (big hit), the end of the first special game state, the derivation of the second special result (small hit), the end of the second special game state, the derivation of the time saving symbol, and the special. FIG. 2 This is performed by the end of the special figure variation display game in a state where all the starting memories have been digested.
For example, if a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, the mode shifts to the first special game state ST2. When the first special game state ST2 ends, if the transition to the first special game state ST2 is based on a big hit with support, it shifts to the first specific game state ST4 and the first special game state ST2. If the transition to is based on a jackpot without support, it shifts to the normal game state ST1. After the end of the first special game state ST2, only the next game will be in the state of the normal electric support and the time saving, so that the state will shift to the state ST41 of the first specific game state ST4.

When the game shifts to the first specific game state ST4, the normal variable winning device 37 is easily won by the normal variable winning device 37 and the second start memory is generated. Therefore, mainly in the special figure 2 variable display game. The game progresses. In this first specific game state ST4, if a big hit occurs, the process shifts to the first special game state ST2. Further, in the first specific game state ST4, when a small hit occurs, the process shifts to the second special game state ST3. In addition, in the first specific game state ST4, when the time saving symbol hits, it becomes the state ST41 of the first specific game state ST4. Further, when the deviation result is derived, the state shifts to the state ST42 if there is a second start memory, and shifts to the normal game state ST1 if there is no second start memory. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since there is no deviation result in the special figure 2 variation display game, the case where the deviation result is derived in the first specific game state ST4 is the case where the special figure 1 variation display game is executed. It becomes.

When a small hit occurs in the first specific game state ST4 and the process shifts to the second special game state ST3, the second special game state ST2 is in a state where there is no general electric support and time reduction. In the present embodiment, when the conditions for the normal power support and the time reduction are satisfied, only the next one game will be the normal power support and the time reduction. Even if there is support and time reduction, the end of the special figure fluctuation display game shifts to a state where there is no normal power support and time reduction, so in the second special game state ST3, there is no normal power support and time reduction. ..

After the end of the second special game state ST3, if there is a second start memory, the process returns to the first specific game state ST4. That is, when the transition to the first specific gaming state ST4 occurs, the gaming state transitions between the first specific gaming state ST4 and the second special gaming state ST3 until there is no second start memory. As a result, the number of balls held by the player increases due to the prize balls acquired in the second special game state ST3. This state in which the number of balls is increased continues until a big hit occurs and the player shifts to the first special game state ST2, or after the end of the second special game state ST3, there is no second start memory and the player shifts to the normal game state ST1. do.

As described above, although the gaming machine is provided with the normal power support and the time reduction, in the second special game state ST3, the normal power support and the time reduction are not always provided. In the conventional gaming machine, when a specific period for increasing the player's ball due to frequent small hits in the special figure 2 variable display game is provided, it is necessary to generate the second start memory even when there is no general electric support. Therefore, it was necessary to take measures against unintended games that generate a second start memory other than a specific period. However, by configuring as described above, it is possible to have the normal power support only during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game in a specific period, so that it is normal during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game other than the specific period. By setting the state without the electric support, it is possible to suppress the generation of the second start memory, and it becomes unnecessary to take measures against the unintended game as in the conventional case.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step X1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step X4. Next, the launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step X5). 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 stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instruction from the game control device 100 that forms the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 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 avoid missing commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start 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 power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to the validity judgment) that is not subject to the validity judgment (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.

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

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 cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

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

Next, 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) is set (step X13), and the game microcomputer. A process (step X14) of activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in 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.
Next, the RAM error flag is set (step X15). Here, on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register.

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

If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step X19; N), the step. Based on the state read by X6, it is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21). Then, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the off state (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), since there is an abnormality in the RAM, the effect control board (effect control) issues a command for notifying the game control device 100 that the game control device 100 is abnormal. It is transmitted to the device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), the main abnormality error notification command is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag set here is the probability setting flag set before the occurrence of a power failure. That is, if the power of the gaming machine is cut off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed, the operation of the gaming control device 100 is stopped, so the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e via the second output port 134 (step X25). After that, the on-data of the security signal is output and the off-data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X26), and the process returns to step X25.

Further, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the ON state (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM error flag is set (step X27). Then, when the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value change mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. Based on receiving the command during the probability setting change, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being changed by outputting voice from the user.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. As a result, 0 is set in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes “setting 1”. After that, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

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

When it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not in the ON state (step X43; N), that is, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step X41 and the power failure occurs. Performs processing when it recovers normally.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state (step X43; Y), the initialization process is performed. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make a means of conversion.

First, it is determined whether the input to the specific input unit is on (step X71), and if it is not on (step X71; N), the RAM area other than the probability set value is cleared to 0. That is, when the resistor R2 of the clear pattern setting unit 114 is attached, the game is cleared including the ceiling number region for storing the normal probability fluctuation number for managing the number of games up to the ceiling.
When the input to the specific input unit is on (step X71; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 and the RAM area other than the probability set value and the ceiling count area is cleared to 0. That is, when the resistor R2 of the clear pattern setting unit 114 is removed, the normal probability variation number of times for managing the number of games up to the ceiling is not cleared.

When the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state (step X35; Y), the probability setting checking flag is set (step X36). As a result, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode. After that, the command for which the probability setting is being confirmed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X37). Based on receiving the command during the probability setting confirmation, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, operates the board effect device 44, and the speakers 19a and 19b. Notifies that the probability setting value is being confirmed by outputting the voice by.

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

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33). In step X33, the determination is not made based on the state read in step X6 (state at power-on), but the state read in the input process (step X103) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) (current state). Judge based on. When it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the off state, the probability setting value is determined.
If the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34), and if no power failure has occurred (step X34; N), step X33 is performed. Return, and if a power failure has occurred (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting changing flag is set, in step X23 of the main process (FIGS. 10 and 11) after the power failure is restored. It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 152 is in the off state (step X33; Y), a process for disabling interrupts (step X38) is performed. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec) from the process of enabling the interrupt (step X32) to the process of disabling the interrupt (steps X38 and X55). .. In the timer interrupt process, the probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to the probability set value, is performed. That is, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Next, a command to end the notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). The effect control device 300 ends the execution notification (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed) based on receiving the notification end command. ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and when the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, when the probability setting checking flag is set. Performs a power failure recovery process (step X41) that saves an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in an area to be initialized (for example, a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring). The probability setting checking flag is cleared in this step X41.
After that, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure game processing number is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of the present embodiment, in step X42, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect count information command, a screen designation command, and reaching the ceiling. It sends multiple commands such as the normal probability fluctuation count command, which is information on the number of games up to. As the screen designation command, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, if the special figure variation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not in progress, the command is waiting for a customer. Send the command of the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command of the recovery screen. In addition to these commands, a high-probability number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted depending on the model.

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

Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X45). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X46). In the case of the present embodiment, in step X46, a model designation command, a probability setting information command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, an effect number information command, and a RAM initialization command (waiting for customers). Along with displaying the demo screen, a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying the RAM initialization by light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command, a support count information command, etc., which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with Fuden support, are also transmitted.

Next, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. 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. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the hit symbol of the special figure is determined. After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a symbol random number and a random number for determining the hit of a normal figure (hit random number) (step X48), an interrupt is permitted (step X49). 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 initial value (start value) of various initial value 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 initial value random number update process (step X50) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the special symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. 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 CPU operating clock, and the special symbol random number and hit random number are the same as the timer interrupt processing, which is the processing unit of the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the periodic CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing). Further, in the special symbol random number and the hit random number, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. 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 special symbol random number and the hit random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.
In this embodiment, since a random number (hit symbol random number) for determining the hit symbol of the normal figure is not provided, there is only one type of hit symbol of the normal figure, but a hit symbol random number is provided and the hit symbol of the normal figure is provided. May be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number update process in step X50, a process for disabling interrupts (step X51) is performed, and a performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step X54), and if no power failure has occurred (step X54; N), the initial value random number update process is performed. Return to (step X50). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process, the performance display editing process, and the power failure monitoring are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step X50) (step X49), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process will be executed with priority, and the timer interrupt will be executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step X50, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process, and when such a method is adopted, the initial value is set in both cases. In order to avoid executing the random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which simplifies the main processing. There is an advantage that it is converted.

On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step X55) and a process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X59) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step X60) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum 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.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the main control means, etc. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.
Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, in the main control means (game control device 100), the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. 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. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started in a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started.

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

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and when the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y). , The probability setting change / confirmation process (step X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are based on the output data set in various processes. , The output process (step X105) for controlling the drive of the actuator such as the Fuden solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, the payout command transmission process (step X106), the random number update process 1 (step X107), and the random number update process 2 (step X108) for outputting the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 are performed. In the random number update process 1 (step X107), the initial value (start value) of the special symbol random number and the hit random number, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process, is updated. After that, monitoring whether 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 switches 38a, 39a, setting the prize ball, the front frame and the glass The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step X109) for opening the frame and monitoring errors such as illegal winning of the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

Next, a special figure game process (step X112) that performs processing related to the special figure variation display game and a normal figure game process (step X114) that performs processing related to the normal figure variation display game are performed, and the special figure game machine 10 is provided with the special figure game. Figure Fluctuation display Performs segment LED editing process (step X115) that drives the segment LED that displays various information related to the display of the game and the game so as to display the desired content.

Next, a magnet fraud monitoring process (step X116) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, and a process that checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether or not there is an abnormality. Radio fraud monitoring process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X118) that checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine if there is any abnormality, and determines whether abnormal discharge has occurred. Perform the abnormal discharge monitoring process (step X119). Further, external information editing processing (step X120) for setting signals to be output to various external devices and performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display device 153 are performed, and timer interrupt processing is completed. do.

Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. When (at the end of timer interrupt processing), it is automatically performed. Depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to be instructed to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the register bank designation.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step X112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won 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 special features based on the winning are obtained. Figure Fluctuation display A game result pre-judgment is performed to predetermine a game result based on a prize at a stage before the start of the game.

Next, the large winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this large winning opening switch monitoring process, monitoring of detection of a game ball by the upper special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and lower in the second special variable winning device 39 are provided. A process of monitoring the detection of a game ball on the large winning opening switch 39a is performed.

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

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change is in progress. Special figure for setting information necessary for processing, etc. Ordinary processing (step A9) is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A10) is performed.

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

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

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged and the jackpot end process are performed. The large winning opening residual ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the jackpot end process (step A15) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit medium processing. The small hit fanfare intermediate process (step A16) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A17) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing The small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A19) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A21) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. .. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. Then, the special figure game processing is finished. On the other hand, in step A5, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A5; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processing is performed. conduct.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (during normal power support) (step A104). ).

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

Next, the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning in the second starting port. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a prize for the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. When it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state in which the winning of the game ball can be won (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to the process of A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the normal electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the electric power fraud is occurring (step A113).

In the determination of whether or not a fraudulent occurrence is occurring, it is determined that fraudulent occurrence is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the ordinary variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). 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 fraudulent 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.

In step A113, if it is determined that the electric power fraud has not occurred (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), the special feature. Figure The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed to end the start port switch monitoring process. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; 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 (steps A108 and A115) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of times the winning start port switch to be monitored is won is transmitted to the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the 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, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (start memory) of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1 (step A135; Y). Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139).

Next, the special symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the special symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).
Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Next, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step A147), the effect command setting process (step A148) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area of the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and is the starting right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of memories. 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 reservation information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 16, first, a jackpot determination process (step A154) for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a special symbol random number check table for big hit corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step A156), and a step of common processing for the special figure start port switch is performed. The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number prepared in A140 is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A168.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), the small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not the jackpot is a small hit is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the small hit determination value. conduct. Then, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a special symbol random number check table for small hits is set (step A161), and the special symbol start port switch common processing step A140 is prepared. The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A168.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the time-saving symbol hit determination process (step A160; N) is used to determine whether or not the jackpot random value is a time-saving symbol hit determination value based on whether or not it matches the time-saving symbol hit determination value. Step A163) is performed. Then, when the determination result is not the time saving symbol hit (step A164; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A167), and the process proceeds to the process of step A168.
If the determination result is per time-saving symbol (step A164; Y), a special symbol random number check table for time-saving symbol hit is set (step A165), and in step A140 of the special symbol start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared special symbol random number is acquired (step A166), and the process proceeds to step A168.

Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed (step A169). Next, the special figure information setting process (step A170) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and the variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step). A171).
After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A172), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A173), the special figure reservation information determination process is completed. The special figure information setting process in step A170 and the variation pattern setting process in step A171 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal processing.

By the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment such as) Makes a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only when the start memory occurs but also before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. good.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step A309), and when the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, the customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and the effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special figure normal processing is ended. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command that forms the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes of steps A310 to A312.

Further, in step A301, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" (step A301; N), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A302). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.
If the number of reserved special figures 1 is not "0" in step A305 (step A305; N), a decorative special figure reserved number command corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 1 is prepared (step A306). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.

In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 held before checking the number of special figures 1 held, if the number of special figures 2 held is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure variation 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 (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 18A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A321), and the first step is made. 1 The jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit is set with the deviation information and the jackpot information, and whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is determined. The jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the missed hit flag and the small hit information for the small hit flag is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A324) is performed, and the 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 first special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A325). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the first special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is completed.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 18A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 18B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341), and the first step is made. 2 The jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit is set with the deviation information and the jackpot information, and whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is determined. The jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the missed hit flag and the small hit information for the small hit flag is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A344) is performed, and the 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 second special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A345). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the second special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is completed.

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

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 19A shows a jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment.
In this big hit flag 1 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area, the small hit flag 1 area, and the time saving symbol hit flag 1 area (step A361). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step A362), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (for the number of hold 1). Step A363). 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 (step A364) for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is performed according to whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step A364) is a jackpot (step A365; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 1 area where the loss information was saved in step A361 (step A366). ), The jackpot flag 1 setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the big hit determination process (step A364) is not a big hit (step A365; N), whether or not the acquired big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. The small hit determination process (step A367) for determining the above is performed.

Then, when the determination result of the small hit determination process (step A367) is a small hit (step A368; Y), the small hit information is overwritten and saved in the small hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step A361. Then (step A369), the jackpot flag 1 setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the small hit determination process (step A367) is not a small hit (step A368; N), the time saving symbol hit is performed according to whether or not the acquired big hit random value matches the time saving symbol hit judgment value. The time saving symbol hit determination process (step A371) for determining the presence or absence is performed.

Then, when the determination result of the time-saving symbol hit determination process (step A371) is the time-saving symbol hit (step A372; Y), the time-saving symbol hit information is stored in the time-saving symbol hit flag 1 area where the loss information was saved in step A361. Overwrite and save (step A373), and the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of the time saving symbol hit determination process (step A371) is not the time saving symbol hit (step A372; N), the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area, the small hit flag 1 area, and the time saving symbol hit flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 19B shows a jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment.
In this big hit flag 2 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area, the small hit flag 2 area, and the time saving symbol hit flag 2 area (step A381). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM (step A382), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (for the number of hold 1). Step A383). 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 (step A384) for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is performed according to whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. Then, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step A384) is a jackpot (step A385; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 2 area where the loss information was saved in step A381 (step A386). ), The jackpot flag 2 setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the big hit determination process (step A384) is not a big hit (step A385; N), whether or not the acquired big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. The small hit determination process (step A387) for determining the above is performed.

Then, when the determination result of the small hit determination process (step A387) is a small hit (step A388; Y), the small hit information is overwritten and saved in the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A381. Then (step A389), the jackpot flag 2 setting process is completed. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the small hit determination process (step A387) is not a small hit (step A388; N), the time saving symbol hit is performed according to whether or not the acquired big hit random value matches the time saving symbol hit judgment value. The time saving symbol hit determination process (step A391) for determining the presence or absence is performed.

Then, when the determination result of the time saving symbol hit determination process (step A391) is the time saving symbol hit (step A392; Y), the time saving symbol hit information is stored in the time saving symbol hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A381. Overwrite and save (step A393), and the jackpot flag 2 setting process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of the time saving symbol hit determination processing (step A391) is not the time saving symbol hit (step A392; N), the jackpot flag 2 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area, the small hit flag 2 area, and the time saving symbol hit flag 2 area.

[Big hit judgment process]
FIG. 20A shows the jackpot determination process (steps A364 and A384) in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the jackpot flag 2 setting process described above. In this jackpot determination process, first, the upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A401). The upper limit judgment value table is provided for each probability set value. Here, the corresponding table is set according to the currently set probability setting value.
The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The 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. By setting the upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability set value, the jackpot judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability set value.

Next, the lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A402), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A403). Here, the value of the lower limit determination value is the same regardless of the probability set value, but the lower limit determination value may be different depending on the probability set value. In this case, as in the case of the upper limit judgment value, the lower limit judgment value to be used is selected and set according to the probability setting value from the lower limit judgment value table in which the lower limit judgment value is defined for each probability setting value. Of course, the upper limit judgment value table and the lower limit judgment value table may be combined into a judgment value table.

When the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A403; Y), that is, when it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step A408), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss as a judgment result indicates that the lottery for the big hit has been missed. When the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A403; N), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A407). The upper limit determination value set here is acquired by referring to the upper limit determination value table set in step A401 described above.

If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A407; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step A408), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. If the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A407; N), that is, if it is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the determination result (step A409), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

[Small hit judgment processing]
FIG. 20B shows the small hit determination process (steps A367 and A387) in the above-mentioned big hit flag 1 setting process and big hit flag 2 setting process. In this small hit determination process, first, the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A411). The small hit upper limit determination value is provided for each probability set value. In addition, the range of the jackpot determination value and the range of the small hit determination value in the same probability set value do not overlap. The range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value between different probability setting values may overlap, but may not overlap.

The small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or higher than the small hit lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and the small hit upper limit is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. If it is less than or equal to the judgment value, it is judged to be a small hit. By setting the small hit upper limit judgment value corresponding to the probability set value, the small hit judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability set value.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A412). When the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A412; Y), that is, when it is not a small hit, a deviation is set as the determination result (step A414), and the small hit determination process is terminated. In addition, the loss as a judgment result indicates that the lottery for small hits has been missed. When the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A412; N), it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A413).

If the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A413; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a deviation is set as the determination result (step A414), and the small hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A413; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the determination result (step A415), and the small hit determination process is completed. do.

[Time saving symbol hit judgment processing]
FIG. 21 shows the time saving symbol hit determination process (steps A371 and A391) in the above-mentioned jackpot flag 1 setting process and jackpot flag 2 setting process. In this time-saving symbol hit determination process, first, the time-saving symbol hit upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability set value is set (step A421). The upper limit judgment value table per time saving symbol is provided for each probability set value.

The probability of winning the lottery per time-saving symbol may be different or the same for each probability set value. When different for each probability set value, for example, the lower the probability set value, the easier it is to win the lottery per time-saving symbol (that is, setting 1 is the easiest to win and setting 6 is the most difficult to win). It may be good or vice versa. Further, the probability of winning the lottery per the time-saving symbol may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.
Further, the range of the big hit judgment value, the range of the small hit judgment value, and the range of the time saving symbol hit judgment value in the same probability set value are not overlapped. The range of the big hit judgment value, the range of the small hit judgment value, and the range of the time saving symbol hit judgment value between different probability setting values may overlap, but may not overlap.

In addition, the time saving symbol hit means that the big hit random number matches the time saving symbol hit determination value. The time-saving symbol hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or higher than the time-saving symbol hit lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the time-saving symbol hit judgment value, and is the upper limit value of the time-saving symbol hit judgment value. When it is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value per time-saving symbol, it is determined to be per time-saving symbol. By setting the upper limit judgment value table for the time saving symbol corresponding to the probability set value, the time saving symbol hit judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability setting value.

Next, the lower limit determination value of the time saving symbol hit determination value is set (step A422), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value per time saving symbol (step A423). Here, the value of the lower limit judgment value per time saving symbol is the same regardless of the probability set value, but the lower limit judgment value per time saving symbol may be different depending on the probability setting value. In this case, as in the case of the upper limit judgment value per time saving symbol, the lower limit judgment value table per time saving symbol in which the lower limit judgment value per time saving symbol is defined for each probability setting value is selected according to the probability setting value. Of course, the time-saving symbol per upper limit judgment value table and the time-saving symbol per lower limit judgment value table may be combined into a time-saving symbol hit judgment value table.

When the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value per time-saving symbol (step A423; Y), that is, when it is not a time-saving symbol hit, a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A428), and the time-saving symbol hit judgment process is performed. finish. In addition, the loss as a judgment result indicates that the lottery for each time-saving symbol has been missed. When the value of the target jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value per time-saving symbol (step A423; N), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value per time-saving symbol (step A427). The upper limit determination value per time saving symbol set here is acquired by referring to the upper limit determination value table per time saving symbol set in step A421 described above.

If the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value per time-saving symbol (step A427; Y), that is, if it is not a time-saving symbol hit, a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A428), and the time-saving symbol hit judgment process is completed. do. Further, when the value of the target jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value per time-saving symbol (step A427; N), that is, when it is per time-saving symbol, the time-saving symbol hit is set as the determination result (step A429), and the time-saving symbol is set. The symbol hit determination process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 22 shows a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A431), and if it is a big hit (step A431; Y), the special figure 1 special symbol random number storage area (number of holds). Load the special symbol random number from (for 1) (step A432). Next, the special figure 1 jackpot symbol table is set (step A433), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A434). The jackpot type is selected by this process.

After that, the special figure 1 jackpot stop symbol information table is set (step A435), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A436). The stop symbol pattern is for setting the stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special diagram 1 display 51) and the stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A437), and the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and the time reduction determination data is obtained. It is saved in the area (step A438), and the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state is saved (step A439). This information is for setting a variation pattern scenario which is information on the execution mode of the special gaming state, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state, and the transition of the variation selection table group after the end of the special gaming state. .. Then, a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A455).

On the other hand, when the big hit 1 flag is not a big hit (step A431; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A440), and when it is a small hit (step A440; Y), a special figure 1 The special symbol random number is loaded from the special symbol random number storage area (for the number of holdings 1) (step A441). Next, the special figure 1 small hit symbol table is set (step A442), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A443). The small hit type is selected by this process. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A444), the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A445), and the stop symbol pattern is created. Prepare the corresponding decorative special drawing command (step A455).

When the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A440; N), it is determined whether the time saving symbol hit flag 1 is a time saving symbol hit (step A446), and when it is a time saving symbol hit (step A446; Y). , Special symbol 1 The special symbol random number is loaded from the special symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) (step A447). Next, a symbol table per special figure 1 time saving symbol is set (step A448), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A449). By this process, the type per time saving symbol is selected.

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A450), and the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step A450). Step A451), the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A452), and the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A455).
If the time-saving symbol hit flag 1 is not a time-saving symbol hit (step A446; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A453), and the missed stop symbol pattern is stopped. Save in the pattern area (step A454) and prepare the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A455). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decorative special figure command is saved in the decorative special figure command area (step A456), and the effect command setting process (step A457) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A458), and the special symbol 1 special symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (step A459). Special figure 1 The stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 23 shows a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment. The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is the same process as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process for the special figure 2.
In this special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A471), and if it is a big hit (step A471; Y), the special figure 2 special symbol random number storage area (number of pending numbers). Load the special symbol random number from (for 1) (step A472). Next, the special figure 2 jackpot symbol table is set (step A473), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A474). The jackpot type is selected by this process.

After that, the special figure 2 jackpot stop symbol information table is set (step A475), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A476). The stop symbol pattern is for setting the stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special diagram 2 display 52) and the stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A477), and the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and the time reduction determination data is obtained. It is saved in the area (step A478), and the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state is saved (step A479). This information is for setting a variation pattern scenario which is information on the execution mode of the special gaming state, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state, and the transition of the variation selection table group after the end of the special gaming state. .. Then, a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A495).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A471; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A480), and when it is a small hit (step A480; Y), a special figure 2 The special symbol random number is loaded from the special symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) (step A481). Next, the special figure 2 small hit symbol table is set (step A482), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A483). The small hit type is selected by this process. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A484), the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A485), and the stop symbol pattern is created. Prepare the corresponding decorative special drawing command (step A495).

When the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A480; N), it is determined whether the time saving symbol hit flag 2 is a time saving symbol hit (step A486), and when it is a time saving symbol hit (step A486; Y). , Special figure 2 The special symbol random number is loaded from the special symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) (step A487). Next, a symbol table per special figure 2 time saving symbol is set (step A488), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A489). By this process, the type per time saving symbol is selected.

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A490), and the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step A490). Step A491), the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A492), and the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A495).
If the time-saving symbol hit flag 2 is not a time-saving symbol hit (step A486; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A493), and the missed stop symbol pattern is stopped. Save in the pattern area (step A494) and prepare a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A495). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decorative special figure command is saved in the decorative special figure command area (step A496), and the effect command setting process (step A497) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A498), and the special symbol 2 special symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (step A499). Special figure 2 The stop symbol setting process is terminated.
In this way, when setting the stop symbol for each result, the number of types of random numbers required can be reduced by using a common special symbol random number regardless of the result, and the specifications of the gaming machine and the program can be simplified. It is possible to reduce the burden of control.

[Special figure information setting process]
FIG. 24 shows the special figure information setting process (steps A170, A324, A344) in the special figure reservation information determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and the special figure 2 variation start process.
First, the variable group selection pointer table is set (step A461), and the game state, the number of holds, the stopped symbol pattern number, the remaining number of supports, and the variable group selection pointer corresponding to the currently set variable selection table group are acquired. (Step A462).
Then, the acquired variable group selection pointer is saved in the variable group selection pointer area (step A465), and the special figure information setting process is completed.

In the variation pattern selection process (steps A171, A326, A346) performed after the special figure information setting process, the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table selected based on the variation group selection pointer acquired here.
That is, the variation pattern is selected based on the game state, the number of holds, the stop symbol pattern number, the number of remaining supports, and the currently set variation selection table group. By selecting the fluctuation pattern in consideration of such factors, it is possible to execute various effects.

From the above, the game is controlled in the game machine capable of executing the game based on the establishment of the starting condition and generating a special game state that gives the player a game value when the result of the game becomes a special result. A game control means (game control device 100) and a normal variable winning device 37 for which a starting condition is satisfied by winning a game ball are provided, and the game control means is normally changed between a normal game state and a normal game state. A specific game state in which it is easy to win a prize in the winning device 37 and a special game state can be generated, and when the result of the game is a predetermined result among the special results, after the special game state is generated. When a specific game state can be generated and the result of the game is a specific result different from the special result, the specific game state can be generated without generating the special game state, and the result of the game is special. The result, the specific result, or the out-of-order result is determined by one first lottery random number (big hit random number), and before the game is executed, the result of the game is a special result and a specific result. It is possible to determine which of the results is the result of the loss.
Therefore, the lottery can be performed by one first lottery random number, the control of the lottery can be simplified, and the burden of control can be reduced.

The special results include a first special result (big hit) with the operation of the condition device and a second special result (small hit) without the operation of the condition device, and the game control means determines the result of the game. The first special result, the second special result, the specific result, or the outlier result is determined by one first lottery random number.
Therefore, the lottery can be performed by one first lottery random number, the control of the lottery can be simplified, and the burden of control can be reduced.

Further, the first special result, the second special result and the specific result each include a plurality of types of results, and in the game control means, the lottery result by the first lottery random number is the first special result, the second special result or the specific result. If it is a result, the type of the first special result, the second special result, or the specific result is determined by using one second lottery random number (special symbol random number).
Therefore, even if the results are different, the lottery control can be simplified and the burden of control can be reduced by using the common second lottery random number.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
FIG. 25 shows a special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special symbol changing process, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag is prepared (step A601), and an effect command setting process (step A602) is performed. Next, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is an out-of-order symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 msec, and when the stop symbol pattern is the jackpot symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 msec, and the stop symbol is set. When the pattern is a small hit symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 msec, and when the stop symbol pattern is a time-saving symbol per symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 msec. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stop display time setting means for setting a stop display time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Then, “2” related to the special figure display processing is set as the processing number (step A605), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A606). Further, the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, turning off the signal during the fluctuation of the special symbol 1) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A607), and the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the special symbol 2) is saved. (OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A608), and the number of symbol confirmations related to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game for output to the external information terminal is set in the signal control timer area. Initial value of the control timer. (For example, 256 ms) is saved (step A609). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A610). ), As information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A611). ). Next, the time reduction variation number update process (step A612) for managing the number of times the game is executed in the normal power support state (time reduction state) is performed, and the special figure variation process is terminated.

[Processing during special figure display]
26 and 27 show a special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special symbol display processing, first, the time saving symbol hit flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the time saving symbol hit flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step). A701), clear the time saving symbol per flag 1 area and the time saving symbol per flag 2 area of RWM (step A702).
Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the small hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A703), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is loaded. And the small hit flag 2 area is cleared (step A704).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A705), and the jackpot flag 1 area and the jackpot flag of the RWM are loaded. Clear two regions (step A706). Then, it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A707), and if it is a jackpot (step A707; Y), it is related to the start of the jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) of the second special figure variation display game. Save the test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, the special symbol 2 hit signal ON) in the RWM test signal output data area (step A710), and round. The number upper limit value table is set (step A711).

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A707; N), it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A708), and when it is a jackpot (step A708; Y), the first special feature. The test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, the special symbol 1 per unit signal ON) regarding the start of the jackpot (special figure 1 jackpot) of the figure variation display game is set to RWM. Save to the test signal output data area (step A709) and set the round number upper limit table (step A711).

Next, the round number upper limit value (“10”, “7” or “2” in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM (step A712). ). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A713).

Next, the decoration special drawing command is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepared (step A714), and the effect command setting process (step A715) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to the information that sets the probability of a hit result to a low probability state in the normal map fluctuation display game is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step A717) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A718), and the effect command setting process (step). A719) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the signal corresponding to the large winning opening opening information and the state of the probability of winning in the normal map fluctuation display game is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A720). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A720, two big hit signals and three big hit signals are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of probability. In addition, each ON / OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball (the big winning opening opening information is other than the big winning opening opening information 1), and the big hit without a big hit (so-called sudden big hit, etc. When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it is turned ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and it is turned OFF otherwise. Further, the big hit 3 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball, and is OFF when it is a big hit without a ball.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time corresponding to the jackpot opening information and the state of the probability of winning in the normal map fluctuation display game is set (step A721), and the set jackpot fanfare time is set to the special figure game processing timer area. Save to (step A722). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A723). As a result, information on the time saving state when a special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

Then, the large winning opening fraudulent winning number area of the large winning opening corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared (step A724), and the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area of the large winning opening corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is set. The fraud monitoring period out-of-period flag is saved (step A725).
Next, the initial value (900 in this case) is saved in the normal probability fluctuation frequency region (step A761). As a result, the measurement of the normal probability fluctuation number (game execution number) is cleared at the start of the jackpot game state (first special game state). It should be noted that the time when the condition device is activated (in the big hit game state) among the timings for clearing the measurement of the number of times the game is executed is not limited to the start of the big hit game state, and can be changed as appropriate during the big hit game state. For example, it may be at the end of the jackpot game state.
After that, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A726) for shifting to the fanfare / interval processing is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. That is, based on the result of the game control device 100 being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, the first special variation winning device 38 or the second special variation winning device 38 or the second special variation winning. It serves as a special game state generating means for generating a special game state that converts the device 39 into an open state.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A708; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A727), and when it is a small hit (step A727; Y), The test signal (for example, turning on the special symbol 2 small hit signal) regarding the start of the small hit (special figure 2 small hit) of the second special figure variation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A730). , Normal probability fluctuation number update process (step A762).
If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A727; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A728), and if it is a small hit (step A728; Y). Saves the test signal (for example, turning on the special symbol 1 small hit signal) regarding the start of the small hit (special figure 1 small hit) of the first special figure variation display game in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step). A729), the normal probability fluctuation number update process (step A762) is performed.

Next, the effect mode information check process (step A732) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed, the decoration special figure command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area and prepared (step A734), and the effect command setting process (step A735) is performed. I do. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A736), an effect command setting process (step A737) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A738. This small hit fanfare command also forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A738), and the small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process (step) for shifting to the small hit fanfare middle process. A739) is performed to end the processing during display of the special figure.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A728; N), it is determined whether the loaded time saving symbol hit flag 2 is a time saving symbol hit (step A740). In the case of per time saving symbol (step A740; Y), the normal probability fluctuation number update process (step A764) is performed. Further, the support operation setting process (step A742) is performed, the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A743) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.
In the special figure normal processing transition setting processing, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is saved as the processing number in the special figure game processing number area, the information in the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared, and the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag Performs processing to save the flag in the area during the fraud monitoring period.
When the time-saving symbol hit flag 2 is not a time-saving symbol hit (step A740; N), it is determined whether the loaded time-saving symbol hit flag 1 is a time-saving symbol hit (step A741). In the case of per time saving symbol (step A741; Y), the normal probability fluctuation number update process (step A764) is performed. Further, the support operation setting process (step A742) is performed, the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A743) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

If the time-saving symbol per flag 1 is not per time-saving symbol (step A741; N), the normal probability fluctuation number update process (step A765) is performed. Then, the effect mode information check process (step A745) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed, the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number is set (step A746), and the remaining rotation speed for effect and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation are used. Is determined (step A747). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes, or the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. It may be (rotation speed), or it may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes.
If the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speeds for switching preparation do not match (step A747; N), the special figure normal processing transition setting process (step A750) for shifting to the special figure normal processing is performed to display the special figure. End the middle process.

On the other hand, when the remaining rotation speed of the effect and the remaining rotation speed of the switching preparation match (step A747; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A748), and the effect command setting process (step A749) is performed. Figure The special figure normal process transition setting process (step A750) for shifting to the normal process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading effect from being performed several rotations before the effect mode is switched. By transmitting the effect mode switching preparation command to the effect control device 300, the effect is produced across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions and the like from occurring.

[Time reduction fluctuation count update processing]
FIG. 28 shows a time reduction variation number update process (step A612) in the above-mentioned special figure variation process. In this time reduction fluctuation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal power supply is being supported (step A751). Then, when the normal electric power support is not in progress (step A751; N), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. Further, when the normal electric power support is in progress (step A751; Y), the number of time reduction fluctuations is updated by -1 (step A752), and it is determined whether the number of time reduction fluctuations has become "0" (step A753). ..

If the number of time reduction fluctuations is not "0" (step A753; N), the time reduction fluctuation number update process is terminated. When the number of time reduction fluctuations becomes "0" (step A753; Y), the signal related to the end of time reduction (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned off) is saved in the external information output data area (step A754). Next, a signal related to the end of the time reduction (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, and the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off. Is OFF, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A755).

Next, the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A756), the normal figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the normal figure game mode flag area (step A757), and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. The no time saving flag is synthesized in (step A758). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step A759). When there is a second start memory (step A759; Y), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. If there is no second start memory (step A759; N), the signal related to the left strike instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A760), and the right strike is in progress. In order to turn off the display LED (for example, the first game status display unit 56a), the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game status display number 2 area (step A761), and the time reduction variation number update process is completed. ..

[Production mode information check process]
FIG. 29 shows the effect mode information check process (steps A732 and A745) in the above-mentioned special figure display process. In this effect mode information check process, first, it is determined whether the next mode transition information is a non-update code (step A771). If the next mode transition information is a non-update code (step A771; Y), the effect mode information check process ends. In this case, the effect mode is not changed according to the number of times the special figure variation display game is executed.

If the next mode transition information is not a non-update code (step A771; N), the remaining number of rotations of the effect, which is the number of times the special figure variation display game can be executed until the effect mode is changed, is updated by -1 (step A772). , It is determined whether or not the remaining rotation speed of the effect is "0" (step A773). If the remaining rotation speed of the effect is not "0" (step A773; N), the effect mode information check process ends. Further, when the remaining rotation speed of the effect becomes "0" (step A773; Y), that is, when the effect mode is changed from the next special figure variation display game, the effect mode information address table is set (step A774). , Acquire the address of the table corresponding to the next mode transition information (step A775).

Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A776), the remaining effect rotation speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining rotation speed in the RWM is acquired. Save to the area (step A777), acquire the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be transferred, and save to the next mode transition information area in the RWM (step A778). After that, the probability information command corresponding to the newly set effect mode number is prepared (step A779), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A780). If the prepared probability information command matches the value in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step A780; Y), that is, if the probability state has not changed, the effect mode information check process ends.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step A780; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step A782), and the effect is produced. The command setting process (step A782) is performed.
Next, the effect rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A783), and the effect command setting process (step A784) is performed.
Next, the time reduction fluctuation number command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step A785), and the effect command setting process (step A786) is performed.
Next, it is determined whether the new effect mode is the left-handed mode (step A787), and if it is not the left-handed mode (step A787; N), the effect mode information check process ends. Further, in the case of the left-handed mode (step A787; Y), the left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A788), the effect command setting process (step A789) is performed, and the effect mode information check process is completed. .. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of notifying the switching before the specified number of rotations for switching the effect mode. By managing the effect mode with the game control device 100 in this way, it is possible to control, for example, to generate a specific reach only in a specific effect mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Fanfare / Interval processing Transition setting processing 1]
FIG. 30 shows the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A726) in the above-mentioned special figure display processing. In the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1, first, the processing number “3” related to the fanfare / interval processing is set (step A791), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step). A792).

Next, the signal related to the start of the big hit (special game state) (for example, 1 big hit signal is ON (output by big hit + small hit) and 4 big hit signals are ON (output by big hit)) is saved in the external information output data area. (Step A793), signal related to the end of time reduction (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, special symbol 2 high probability state signal is turned off, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, special symbol 2 fluctuation time is shortened. The status signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A794). ). After that, clear the number of rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state (step A795), save the number without time reduction in the game state display number area (step A796), and set the normal game mode flag. Save the low probability & no time saving flag in the area (step A797).

Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A798), and the time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A800). Next, the probability information command (no time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A801), and the special figure variation display that can be executed in the time reduction state is displayed. Clear the time reduction fluctuation frequency area for managing the number of games (step A802). As a result, the normal electric support state and the time saving state are terminated. In the case of a gaming machine in which the special figure probability can be set to the high probability state, the high probability state is terminated in this process.

After that, the number of the effect mode 1 is saved in the effect mode number area (step A803), the remaining rotation speed area of the effect is cleared (step A804), and the non-updated code is saved in the next mode transition information area (step A805). .. Then, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A806), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 56a) is turned on. In order to turn on the light, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A807), and the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 is terminated. As a result, the information on the effect mode is temporarily cleared when the special game state occurs.

[Small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting processing]
FIG. 31 shows a small hit fanfare processing transition setting process (step A739) in the above-mentioned special figure display processing. In this small hit fanfare intermediate processing transition setting process, first, "7" related to the small hit fanfare intermediate processing is set as the processing number (step A811), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step). A812).
Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A813), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit (for example, one big hit signal is turned on (output as a big hit + a small hit)). ) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A814).

Next, the area for the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step A815), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the illegal monitoring period flag area of the large winning opening (step A816).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A817), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 56a) is turned on. In order to turn on the light, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A818), and the small hit fanfare processing transition setting process is completed.

[Normal probability fluctuation frequency update process]
FIG. 32 shows a normal probability fluctuation number update process (steps A762, A764, A765) in the above-mentioned special figure display process. In this normal probability fluctuation number update process, first, the normal probability fluctuation number is updated by -1 (step A62). As a result, the normal probability fluctuation number (game execution number) is measured (updated) at the end of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game.
Since the special figure probability is always constant in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of normal probability fluctuations is always updated, but in the gaming machine capable of the special figure probability probability fluctuation, the probability is high. In some cases, the number of probability fluctuations is usually not updated.

Next, it is determined whether the number of normal probability fluctuations is equal to or less than a predetermined number (step A76). When the number of normal probability fluctuations is equal to or less than a predetermined number (step A76; Y), a normal probability fluctuation number command corresponding to the normal probability fluctuation number is prepared (step A63), and an effect command setting process (step A64) is performed. .. As a result, a normal probability fluctuation number command for notifying the normal probability fluctuation number (game execution number) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. If the number of normal probability fluctuations is not less than or equal to a predetermined number (step A76; N), the process proceeds to step A65.

When the number of games until reaching the ceiling is large, it is inefficient to constantly transmit the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations because the utility value is not high even if the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations is transmitted to the effect control device 300. be. In particular, when the number of games to reach the ceiling is more than 127 times, the amount of data to be transmitted requires 4 bytes, which is inefficient. Therefore, when the number of normal probability fluctuations is not less than a predetermined number, the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations is not transmitted to the effect control device 300.

That is, the command has a two-byte structure of "MODE" for identifying the type of the command and "ACTION" including the content of the command, and the range that can be taken is different to distinguish each of them. "MODE" and "ACTION" are distinguished by the most significant bit, and since it is 1 in MODE and 0 in ACTION, the range that can be taken as a numerical value is 128 to 255 for MODE and 0 to 127 for ACTION. Become. When transmitting a value exceeding 127 as ACTION, for example, 80h (= 128) indicating the lower number of times as MODE + the lower 7 bits of the value of the number of times as ACTION, and 81h (= 129) + 81h (= 129) indicating the upper number of times as MODE + the number of times as ACTION. The command of the upper 7 bits of the value of is sent. To be exact, since the value is 2 bits less, it can only be transmitted up to 3ffh (= 16383), but information larger than this is usually unnecessary as information on the number of probability fluctuations, so two command transmissions are sufficient, and the ceiling is reached. When the number of games up to is more than 127 times, the amount of data is 4 bytes.

The predetermined number can be set arbitrarily, but if the value is 127 or less, the amount of data is 2 bytes, which is preferable. Further, for example, P = the reciprocal of the jackpot probability, and a predetermined number = 0.4 × P may be used. The probability of hitting within the number of fluctuations of the reciprocal of the jackpot probability multiplied by 0.4 is about 33%. Further, when the effect control device 300 also counts the value corresponding to the normal probability fluctuation number independently of the game control device 100, a predetermined value even if the normal probability fluctuation number is not less than or equal to a predetermined number. Therefore, the game control device 100 may transmit information on the number of normal probability fluctuations to the effect control device 300. As a result, it is possible to make the values counted by the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 consistent.

In step A65, it is determined whether the number of normal probability fluctuations is "0" (step A65), and if the number of normal probability fluctuations is not "0" (step A65; N), the normal probability fluctuation number update process is terminated. do. On the other hand, when the number of normal probability fluctuations becomes "0" (step A65; Y), the initial value (900 in this case) is saved in the normal probability fluctuation number region (step A66). As a result, the measurement of the normal probability fluctuation number (game execution number) is cleared at the start of the chance mode (Public power support) triggered by the arrival of the ceiling number n. It should be noted that the chance mode triggered by the arrival of the ceiling number n in the timing of clearing the measurement of the number of game executions is not limited to the start of the chance mode, and can be changed as appropriate during the chance mode, for example, a chance. It may be at the end of the mode.

Next, the time reduction determination data area is cleared (step A67), and the initial value for the time reduction ceiling (here, 1) is saved in the time reduction fluctuation frequency area (step A68). When the normal probability fluctuation number update process is the process of step A764, that is, when the result of the ceiling arrival game is per time-saving symbol, the process of step A67 is executed to start the variation (when the stop symbol is set). The time reduction determination data (steps A451 and A491) set in) is cleared, and by executing the process of step A68, the time reduction number N is set as the time reduction fluctuation number (support number). As a result, when the first condition that the number of times the game is executed reaches the number of ceilings n and the second condition that the result of the game is per time-saving symbol are satisfied at the same time, the first condition is prioritized.

Next, the signal related to the start of the time reduction (for example, 2 jackpot signals are turned ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A69), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction (for example, the special symbol 1 variation time shortened state signal is turned ON). Special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal ON, normal symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal ON, ordinary electric accessory 1 open extension state signal ON) test signal output data area Save to (step A70).

Next, the number with the time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A71), the normal figure high probability & time saving flag is saved in the normal figure gate mode flag area (step A72), and the probability state flag is maintained. In order to reduce the time required, a special figure time saving flag is synthesized in the special figure game mode flag area (step A73).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A74), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 56a) is turned on. In order to turn it on, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A75).

After that, a ceiling arrival command for notifying the arrival of the ceiling is prepared (step A77), an effect command setting process (step A78) is performed, and the normal probability fluctuation number update process is completed. As a result, the ceiling arrival command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 can be notified of the arrival of the ceiling. The ceiling arrival command provides information regarding the fact that the number of times the game has been executed has reached a predetermined number of times. In addition, when it reaches the ceiling, it will be in the state with normal power support without going through the special game state, and the ceiling arrival command will be in the state with normal power support without going through the special game state (second state). It can also be said to be information about what to do.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), the start of the time saving state based on the arrival of the ceiling in the present embodiment is the game A (t31 to 33) in which the number of normal probability fluctuations becomes 0 at the end of the game and the ceiling is reached. It is the end of. In the game B, the effect related to the arrival of the ceiling is executed, but the ceiling arrival command is transmitted before the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command for the game B are transmitted. As a result, when setting the stop symbol and the fluctuation pattern for the game B in which the effect based on the arrival of the ceiling is performed, the setting can be made in consideration of the arrival of the ceiling, and it is possible to perform the effect without discomfort or contradiction. .. If the ceiling arrival command is sent after the stop symbol command or fluctuation pattern command is sent, the stop symbol or fluctuation pattern will be sent until the ceiling arrival command arrives or after it is confirmed that the ceiling arrival command does not come. Settings must be made, resulting in inefficient control.

Although the ceiling arrival command is sent at the end of the game A that has reached the ceiling, it is at the start of the game B, which is a game that executes the effect based on the arrival of the ceiling, and the stop symbol command and the fluctuation pattern command are sent. The ceiling arrival command may be sent before the transmission of. In this case, the ceiling arrival command may be earlier or later than the decorative special figure hold number command for notifying the change of the start memory number.

In addition, the probability setting value information may be included in the ceiling arrival command. The information of the probability set value is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the power is turned on, but is not transmitted other than that. By transmitting the information of the probability set value when the ceiling is reached, the probability set value can be confirmed in the effect control device 300, and accurate processing can be performed in the effect suggesting the probability set value. ..

Further, instead of transmitting the ceiling arrival command, the stop symbol command or the fluctuation pattern command may include information indicating that the ceiling has been reached. Further, as the look-ahead information about the special figure start memory, the information that the special figure variation display game (here, game A) based on the special figure start memory is executed to reach the ceiling may be transmitted. good. In this case, if there is a special figure start memory that is a big hit before the special figure start memory, the number of normal probability fluctuations will be reset by the big hit, so the information that the ceiling will be reached will not be transmitted. You may do so. The information that the game has reached the ceiling or the information that the game has reached the ceiling is information that the number of times the game has been executed has reached or has reached a predetermined number, or that there is general electric support without going through a special game state. Information about what the state (second state) is or what is to be done.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the information until the ceiling is reached, but the ceiling is not transmitted without the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations. The ceiling arrival command may be sent only when the arrival at is reached. In particular, the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations is transmitted to the effect control device 300 only when the power is turned on, and then the number of games until the effect control device 300 reaches the ceiling independently of the game control device 100 is counted. In this case, even if the data lost due to the power failure of the effect control device 300 or the counted data due to other troubles, it is possible to grasp that the ceiling has been reached by transmitting the ceiling arrival command.

Further, in the above example, the transmission timing of the ceiling arrival command is set to the end of the game A in which the ceiling is reached, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a predetermined timing during the fluctuation time in the game A that reaches the ceiling, or it may be a transmission timing of the stop command. Examples of the predetermined timing during the fluctuation time include the occurrence of reach, the development to SP reach, and the temporary stop of the result mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 33B, a ceiling arrival command may be transmitted at the start of the game A to reach the ceiling, and an effect based on the arrival of the ceiling may be executed in the game A. In this case, among the normal probability fluctuation number update processes shown in FIG. 32, the processes other than the processes of steps A66 to A75 are at the start of the special figure variation display game, and the special figure 1 variation start shown in FIG. Perform the process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process before the process. As a result, the ceiling arrival command is transmitted before the stop symbol command and the fluctuation pattern command for the game A are transmitted.

Further, the processes of steps A65 to A75 are performed at the end of the special figure variation display game so that the normal probability variation number of times is maintained at 0 during the execution of the game A that has reached the ceiling, and a power failure occurs. Even in this case, it is possible to notify the ceiling from the information on the number of normal probability fluctuations.

During the execution of the game A, the effect based on the arrival of the ceiling is being executed, but the time saving state has not yet started. If a power failure occurs during the execution of the game A, the display device 41 controlled by the effect control device 300 having no backup function cannot display the effect until the command related to the game is received (until the stop command of t42 is received). Therefore, the power failure recovery screen is displayed. For this reason, the player is worried that the time saving state based on the arrival of the ceiling will not be executed.

Therefore, when it can be confirmed that the normal probability fluctuation number is 0 based on the information of the normal probability fluctuation number command included in the power failure recovery command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery. , A display indicating that the ceiling has been reached may be added to the power failure recovery screen displayed on the display device 41, and the player may be notified that the time saving state based on the arrival of the ceiling is executed. .. Alternatively, a display indicating that the ceiling has been reached may be added in the effect started by receiving the stop command. When the power failure is restored, the game control device 100 transmits information to the effect control device 300 that the game has reached the ceiling, and the player is notified that the game has reached the ceiling based on this information. You may.

Further, in FIG. 33B, the effect based on the arrival of the ceiling is started at the start of the game A, but the start timing may be a predetermined timing during the fluctuation time in the game A, or the transmission timing of the stop command may be set. May be. Examples of the predetermined timing during the fluctuation time include the occurrence of reach, the development to SP reach, and the temporary stop of the result mode. When the timing is based on the execution of the reach, the fluctuation pattern including the reach state is selected as the fluctuation pattern of the game A.

From the above, a game in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, a game in which a state advantageous to the player is generated, the game is comprehensively controlled. The control means (game control device 100), the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, the closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the game ball can be easily won. The game control means sets the state of the normal variable winning device 37 to the first state and the second state, which is easier to win than the first state. It is possible to control the state and any of the states, and to set the second state based on the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times. , And the variation pattern information regarding the execution mode of the game are transmitted to the effect control means, and when the number of times the game is executed reaches the predetermined number of times, it is suggested or notified that the predetermined number of times has been reached. Prior to the transmission of the symbol information and the fluctuation pattern information about the game, the information (ceiling arrival command) regarding the number of times the game has been executed has reached the predetermined number of times is transmitted to the effect control means.
Therefore, when the effect control device 300 selects the stop symbol or the fluctuation pattern of the game, it can be selected in consideration of reaching the ceiling, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the game control means can store up to a predetermined upper limit of the start memory that is the right to execute the game based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variable winning device 37, and the start memory information related to the start memory at the start of the game. Is configured to be transmitted to the effect control means, and the start memory information is transmitted before the information regarding the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
Therefore, even if the ceiling information is transmitted, the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display that starts the change earliest at the start of the game can be determined first regardless of the transmission of the ceiling information.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The means (game control device 100), the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, the closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the game ball can be easily won. A normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state is provided, and the game control means changes the state of the normal variable winning device 37 to a first state and a second state in which winning is easier than the first state. It is possible to control in any of the states, and the second state can be set based on the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times, and the result of the game is a predetermined special result among the special results. In the case of, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state, and when the number of times the game is executed reaches the predetermined number of times, the predetermined number of times has been reached. At the start of the game in which the suggestion or notification of the above is performed, the information regarding the second state without going through the special gaming state is transmitted to the effect control means.
Therefore, the effect control device 300 can select the effect and the like in consideration of reaching the ceiling, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The means (game control device 100), the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, the closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the game ball can be easily won. A normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state is provided, and the game control means changes the state of the normal variable winning device 37 into a first state and a second state in which winning is easier than the first state. It is possible to control in any of the states, and the second state can be set based on the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times, and the result of the game is a predetermined special result among the special results. In the case of, the game started after the end of the special game state can be set as the second state, and at the start of the game, the symbol information regarding the result of the game is transmitted to the effect control means. When the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times, information regarding the second state without going through the special gaming state is provided at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached. It is included in the symbol information and transmitted to the effect control means.
Therefore, when the effect control device 300 selects the stop symbol of the game, it can be selected in consideration of reaching the ceiling, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The means (game control device 100), the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, the closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the game ball can be easily won. A normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state is provided, and the game control means changes the state of the normal variable winning device 37 to a first state and a second state in which winning is easier than the first state. It is possible to control in any of the states, and the second state can be set based on the number of times the game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times, and the result of the game is a predetermined special result among the special results. In the case of, it is possible to set the game started after the end of the special gaming state as the second state, and at the start of the game, the variation pattern information regarding the execution mode of the game is transmitted to the effect control means. When the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times, the second state is set without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached. This means that the information is included in the fluctuation pattern information and transmitted to the effect control means.
Therefore, when the variation pattern is selected in the effect control device 300, it can be selected in consideration of reaching the ceiling, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Support operation setting process]
FIG. 34 shows a support operation setting process (step A742) in the above-mentioned special figure display process. In this support operation setting process, first, the initial value corresponding to the time reduction determination data is saved in the time reduction fluctuation number region (step A821), and the signal related to the start of the time reduction (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned ON) is external information. Save to the output data area (step A822). That is, when the time saving symbol hit symbol stops, only the signal related to the start of the time saving (for example, the big hit 2 signal is turned ON) is output as an external information signal.
Next, signals related to the start of time reduction (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, and normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON. Is ON, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A823).

Next, the number with the time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A824), the normal figure high probability & time saving flag is saved in the normal figure gate mode flag area (step A825), and the probability state flag is maintained. In order to reduce the time required, a special figure time saving flag is synthesized in the special figure game mode flag area (step A826).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A827), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 56a) is turned on. In order to turn on the light, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A828). Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A829), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the start of fluctuation (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A830). In step A829, the same processing as the setting in the jackpot end processing (step A904) is performed. By acquiring the address of the corresponding table based on the effect mode transition information, the variation pattern scenario which is the information regarding the migration of the variation selection table group is also acquired.
That is, in the case of hitting the time saving symbol, the stop symbol which is the type of the time saving symbol is selected by the special symbol random number, and the effect mode transition information is selected based on the stop symbol, and the variation pattern scenario is selected. It will be.

Next, as a process of saving the information necessary for managing the effect mode and managing the variation selection table group in the game control device 100, first, the effect set after the end of the special figure variation display game in which the time saving symbol is hit. The effect mode number of the mode is acquired and saved in the effect mode number area (step A831). Further, the remaining number of rotations of the effect set in the effect mode set after the end of the special figure variation display game, which is the time-saving symbol hit, is acquired and saved in the remaining number of rotations area of the effect (step A832), and the time-saving symbol is hit. The next mode transition information of the effect mode set after the end of the special figure variation display game is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A833). Based on the information saved here, the production mode and the variation selection table group will shift based on executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special figure variation display game that hits the time saving symbol. Become.

After that, the probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A834), the command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A835), and the effect command setting process (step A836) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, a command including "time saving" information and production mode information is set.
Next, the effect rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A837), the effect command setting process (step A838) is performed, and the time reduction variation number command corresponding to the time reduction variation number is executed. The preparation (step A839) is performed, and the effect command setting process (step A840) is performed.
Then, the time reduction determination data area is cleared (step A841), the effect mode transition information area is cleared (step A842), and the support operation setting process is completed.

[Big hit end processing]
FIG. 35 shows a jackpot end process (step A15) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this jackpot end process, first, the time reduction determination data set based on the type of special result that triggered the execution of this special game state is in a time saving state (state with normal electric support) after the end of the special game state. ), It is determined whether the data has a time reduction set (step A901).
If the data does not have a time reduction (step A901; N), the jackpot end setting process 1 is performed (step A902), and if the data has a time reduction (step A901; Y), the jackpot end setting process 2 is performed (step A903). .. Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A904), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the start of fluctuation (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A905). The effect mode transition information also includes a variation pattern scenario, which is information related to the migration of the variation selection table group.

Next, as a process of saving information necessary for managing the effect mode and managing the variation selection table group in the game control device 100, first, the effect mode number of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired. And save it in the effect mode number area (step A906). Further, the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the effect remaining rotation speed area (step A907), and the mode shifts to the next mode of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. The information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A908). Based on the information saved here, the effect mode and the variation selection table group are shifted based on executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special game state.

After that, the probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A909), the command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A910), and the effect command setting process (step A911) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands in which information on the effect mode is further included in either "with time reduction" or "without time reduction".
Next, the effect rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A912), and the effect command setting process (step A913) is performed.
Next, the time reduction fluctuation number command corresponding to the time reduction fluctuation number is prepared (step A914), and the effect command setting process (step A915) is performed.

Next, "0" is set as the processing number related to the special figure normal processing (step A916), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A917).
After that, the signal relating to the end of the jackpot (for example, turning off the jackpot 1 signal, turning off the jackpot 3 signal, and turning off the jackpot 4 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A918), and the signal relating to the end of the jackpot (for example, , The condition device operating signal is turned off, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned off, the special symbol 1 hit signal is turned off, and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A919). Subsequently, the information in the probability fluctuation determination data area is cleared (step A920), the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of jackpot rounds is cleared (step A921), and the information in the effect mode transition information area is cleared. (Step A922). Then, the information in the special figure game mode flag save area is cleared (step A923), the flag during the fraudulent monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A924), and the jackpot end process is completed.

[Big hit end setting process 1]
FIG. 36A shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A902) in the jackpot end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the end of the time saving (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned off) is saved in the external information output data area (step A931). Next, a signal related to the end of the time reduction (for example, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, and the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is turned off. Is OFF, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A932).

Next, the number without time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step A933), the low probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the normal figure game mode flag area (step A934), and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. Save the no time saving flag to (step A935). After that, the time reduction fluctuation frequency region is cleared (step A936), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

By the above processing, after the end of the special game state, the state will be in a state without time reduction (a state without general electric support). Further, by setting the initial value of the number of time reduction fluctuations (here, 1) in the time reduction fluctuation number region, the time reduction state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (here, once).

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 36B shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A903) in the above-mentioned jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of the time saving (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned on) is saved in the external information output data area (step A941). Since the signal regarding the start with high probability is output from the big hit, it is saved in the external information output data area in a continuous form. Next, signals related to the start of time reduction (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON, and normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal is ON. Is ON, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A942).

Next, the number with the time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A943), the normal figure high probability & time saving flag is saved in the normal figure game mode flag area (step A944), and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. Save the time saving flag (step A945). After that, the initial value (here, 1) of the time reduction fluctuation number is saved in the time reduction fluctuation number region (step A946), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated.

By the above processing, after the end of the special game state, the time is shortened (the state with the normal electric support). Further, by setting the initial value of the number of time reduction fluctuations (here, 1) in the time reduction fluctuation number region, the time reduction state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (here, once). In the case of the present embodiment, the right-handed mode is set during the time saving state, but since the right-handed mode is set from the big hit, the right-handed setting is not performed in the big hit end setting processes 1 and 2.
That is, after the end of the special game state, the game control device 100 can generate a specific game state (time saving state) in which the period in which the normal variable winning device 37 is opened is extended for a predetermined period of time. It serves as a state generation control means.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 37 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP 312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are enabled (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

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

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

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes commands from the game control device 100 and responds to them is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect is performed. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, the sound control process (step C17) that controls the output of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and the LED control of the frame decoration device 18 including the board decoration device 46 and the display board 350 are performed. The WDT is cleared by performing the decoration control process (step C18), the movable body control process (step C19) that controls the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44, and the board effect setting process (step C20) that controls the effect. The process returns to the process (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 38 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is non-zero (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of command receptions is completed is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one main process.

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

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 39 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and step C233 that the MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in the step C234 that the ACT for the MODE is not the correct combination (step C232; N, step C233; N). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variable command is a command that commands the variable pattern of the special figure. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command process (step C238) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C237, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for commanding information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when the MODE determines that the range of the symbol-based command is within the range (step C239; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), MODE determines whether it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count commands and error commands. (Step C241). Single-shot commands are commands that are established independently, unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands. This one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model specification command, a normal probability fluctuation count command, and a ceiling arrival command. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C241, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol command process (step C244) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41 may be displayed. It is a production such as performing a production display on. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance of the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 when the start prize is won. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special figure variable display game.

Next, an example of the progress and production of the game will be described. FIG. 40 shows an example of the progress of the game after the big hit occurs.
First, when the first special game state ends, the first specific game state ST4 is set and the special figure variation display game is started (t11). In this example, even when a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, there is still no second start memory and the first start memory exists, so that the special figure 1 variable display game is started. There is.

The fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variation display game, which is executed for the first time after the end of the first special game state ST2, is set to be sufficient time for the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 in the normal electric support to be executed a plurality of times. Therefore, it is considered that the time is sufficient for the second start memory to occur. Regarding the special figure variable display game that is executed for the first time after the end of the first special game state ST2, the normal variable winning device 37 in the general electric support is opened in both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Sufficient time to be executed multiple times. The length of this fluctuation time is, for example, at least twice or more the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game. Further, this fluctuation time is longer than the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game from the end of the first special gaming state ST2 in the specific gaming state to the second and subsequent times. Further, the variation time (t11 to t12) of the special figure variation display game executed for the first time in the first specific game state ST4 after the end of the first special game state ST2 is the second start generated in the special figure variation display game. The time is longer than the fluctuation time (t13 to t14, etc.) of the special figure 2 variation display game based on the memory.

When the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variation display game ends, the normal electric support ends (t12), and when the stop time for displaying the result ends, the special figure 1 variation display game ends (t13). Since only one game will be supported by Fuden after the end of the first special game state, Fuden support will end in this special figure variation display game. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the Fuden support is terminated at the end of the fluctuation time, but the Fuden support may be terminated at the end of the special figure variation display game.
In this example, since the second start memory is generated, the special figure 2 variable display game is started after the special figure 1 variable display game is completed (t13). In this special figure 2 variable display game, the result is per time-saving symbol, and after the variable time ends and the result is stopped and displayed (t14), the special figure 2 variable display game is completed and the Fuden support is provided. Is started, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started by the second start memory (t15).

The result of this special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, and when the special figure 2 variable display game ends, the second special gaming state ST3 is set (t17). In addition, since only one game is supported by the time saving symbol, the normal power support ends when the variable time of this special figure 2 variable display game ends (t16). As a result, in the second special game state ST3, there is no general electric support.

After the end of the second special game state ST3, the special figure 2 variation display game is started based on the second start memory (t18). In this special figure 2 variable display game, the result is per time-saving symbol, and after the variable time ends and the result is stopped and displayed (t19), the special figure 2 variable display game is completed and the Fuden support is provided. Is started, and the special figure 2 variable display game is started by the second start memory (t20). Since only one game is supported by the time saving symbol, the special figure 2 variable display game ends when the variable time of this special figure 2 variable display game ends (t21), but this special figure 2 variable display game Since the result was a time-saving symbol, the Fuden support will be resumed with the end of the special figure 2 variable display game (t22).

Then, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a small hit, and when the special figure 2 variable display game ends, the second special gaming state ST3 is set (t24). In addition, since only one game is supported by the time saving symbol, the normal power support ends with the end of the variable time of this special figure 2 variable display game (t23). As a result, in the second special game state ST3, there is no general electric support. As a result of frequent small hits in this way, the number of balls held by the player increases.

This first specific game state ST4 ends when the special figure variation display game, which is a miss or a small hit, continues, and a new second start memory cannot be generated and all the second start memory is digested. Further, although it ends by deriving the big hit, in the case of a big hit with support, the first specific game state ST4 is newly started after the end of the first special game state ST2.

In the above execution mode, the general electric support by the time-saving symbol hit is started by the end of the special symbol variation display game which is the time-saving symbol hit (t15, t20, t22, t26), and the special figure which is the time-saving symbol hit. The next special figure of the variable display game ends at the end timing of the variable time of the variable display game (t16, t21, t23). Here, when the time saving symbol hits are continuous (t20 to t23), the normal electric support ends at the end timing of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game (t21), and the end timing of the same special figure fluctuation display game. Fuden support will start at (t22). In this case, the time-reducing fluctuation number update process (step A612) that can terminate the Fuden support in the special figure changing process executed earlier is performed, and the Fuden support is performed in the special figure display process executed later. The support operation setting process (step A742) capable of starting the above is performed. As a result, new Fuden support will be started after the Fuden support ends. For this reason, the normal electric support is not provided for the period of the stop display time, but the execution mode is substantially the same as that of the continuous general electric support.

By doing the above, when the end and start of Fuden support occur in the same special figure fluctuation display game, first end Fuden support and then start new Fuden support. This makes it possible to reliably start the Fuden support without the situation where a new Fuden support is started while the Fuden support is being executed. In particular, if you set it so that you cannot start the normal power support by hitting a new time saving symbol while the state with the normal power support continues, the end and start of the normal power support is the same special figure variation display game. If the end processing of the Fuden support is performed after the start processing of the Fuden support, the Fuden support by hitting the time saving symbol cannot be started. However, by performing the termination process of the Fuden support before the start processing of the Fuden support as in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably start the Fuden support by hitting the time saving symbol.

Next, the production of the game will be described. FIG. 41A shows an example of the display mode of the display device 41 in the normal game state ST1. As shown in FIG. 41A, a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 81 for displaying the first decorative game of the decorative special figure variable display games is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by displaying the identification information in a variable manner in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the identification information. At the lower right of the display area, a second decoration game display unit 82 for displaying the second decoration game among the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 82 is the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 81. After the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, it is stopped and the result is displayed.

Further, a storage display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided in the lower center of the display area. Of the first start memory and the second start memory, the memory display unit 83 displays information on the start memory corresponding to the main special figure variation display game corresponding to the game state. It should be noted that the information about both start-up memories may be displayed at all times. Here, since it is in the normal gaming state, the information of the first start memory is displayed. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the memory display unit 83 has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the order of memory. Here, it is indicated that there are three first start memories. Shown. The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left each time it is digested. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game corresponding to each start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode.

On the left side of the storage display unit 83, an execution storage display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the storage display unit 83 is transferred to the running storage display unit 84, and the result, variation pattern, etc. of the special figure variation display game to be executed are transferred. Is suggested by the display mode.

A start memory number display unit 85 for displaying the start memory number is provided in the upper left portion of the display area. The start memory number display unit 85 is provided with a first start memory number display unit 85a for displaying the number of first start memories and a second start memory number display unit 85b for displaying the number of second start memories. ing.
Below the start memory number display unit 85, an effect mode display unit 644 for displaying the current effect mode is provided. Here, a "normal stage" is displayed to indicate that the mode is the normal mode, which is the effect mode corresponding to the normal game state ST1.
Further, in the upper right part of the display area, a game number display unit 645 is provided which displays the number of executed games counted in order to manage the arrival of the ceiling corresponding to the number of normal probability fluctuations. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of games reaching the ceiling is 900 games, and FIG. 41 (a) shows that 800 games have been executed. The number of games display unit 645 may be displayed regardless of the number of executed games, or may be displayed when the number of executed games is a predetermined number or more (for example, 800 games or more).

As shown in FIG. 41 (b), the variation time ends, the result mode is displayed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the next special figure variation display game starts as shown in FIG. 41 (c). As a result, the decorative special figure start memory display of the storage display unit 83 decreases in response to the decrease in the start memory number, and the display of the start memory number display unit 85 is also updated. In addition, the display of the game number display unit 645 is also updated. Then, when the special result is derived as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the first special gaming state is set as shown in FIG. 41 (e).

Hereinafter, a case where the game progresses as shown in FIG. 40 will be described as an example. When the ending of the first special game state is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (f) and the first special game state ends, the special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 41 (g) (FIG. 40). T11). Here, since there is no second start memory and only the first start memory exists, the special figure 1 variable display game is executed. The derived special result is a big hit with support, and with the end of the first special gaming state, the first specific gaming state is set and the production mode becomes the chance mode. The effect mode display unit 644 displays a "chance stage" indicating that the mode is a chance mode.

Further, since the special figure 2 variation display game is the main special figure variation display game in the first specific game state, the information of the second start memory is displayed on the storage display unit 83. Here, since there is no second start memory and only the first start memory exists, the decorative special figure start memory display is not displayed on the memory display unit 83. In addition, the execution storage display unit 84 displays the display corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game, which is the special figure variable display game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 41 (h), when the variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game ends, the stop display time for displaying the result is set (t12 in FIG. 40). Here, the result of the loss is displayed as a result. Further, four second start memories are generated during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the corresponding decorative special figure start memory display is displayed on the memory display unit 83. The display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change because the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode, although the general electric support ends with the end of the fluctuation time.
Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (i), the next special figure variation display game is started without the normal electric support, but the game state is still the first specific game state ST4, and the production mode is a chance. Since the mode is left as it is, the display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change (t13 in FIG. 40).

After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), the result per time-saving symbol is derived (t14 in FIG. 40). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the result mode per time-saving symbol in the decorative special figure variation display game is "321". With the end of the stop display time as a result, the normal electric support is started, and the next special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 42 (b) (t15 in FIG. 40). In this case as well, since the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode, the display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the result of the small hit is derived (t16 in FIG. 40). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the result mode of the small hit in the decorative special figure variation display game is "123". Although the general electric support ends with the end of the fluctuation time, the display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change because the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode.

With the end of the stop display time as a result, the second special gaming state based on the small hit is started (t17 in FIG. 40). During the execution of this second special game state, the state in which the result mode of the small hit is displayed is maintained as shown in FIG. 42 (c). Although the game state is the second special game state, the display of the effect mode display unit 644 is maintained in the same display as in the chance mode. As a result, the player is not made aware that he / she is in the second special gaming state. Of course, the effect may be executed as a small hit mode corresponding to a small hit.

When the second special game state is completed, the next special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 42 (d) (t18 in FIG. 40). During the execution of this special figure variation display game, there is no normal electric support, but the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode. Therefore, the effect mode display unit 644 The display of is unchanged. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), the result per time-saving symbol is derived (t19 in FIG. 40), and when the stop display time of the result ends, the normal electric support is started, and is shown in FIG. 42 (f). As described above, the next special figure variation display game is started (t20 in FIG. 40). In this case as well, since the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode, the display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change.

When the variation time of this special figure variation display game ends, the result per time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (g). The Fuden support ends with the end of this fluctuation time (t21 in Fig. 40), but since the result is per time-saving symbol, the Fuden support starts with the end of the stop display time of the result (t22 in Fig. 40). , The next special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 42 (h) (t22 in FIG. 40). Even in this process, the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode, so that the display of the effect mode display unit 644 does not change.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (i), the result of the small hit is derived (t23 in FIG. 40). The general electric support ends with the derivation of the result due to the end of the fluctuation time, but the game state remains the first specific game state ST4 and the effect mode remains the chance mode, so the display of the effect mode display unit 644 Does not change.

As described above, in the first specific game state ST4 and the second special game state ST3, until the normal game state ST1 is returned or the first special game state ST2 is reached, the normal electric support is terminated, started, or a small hit. Even if there is a start or end of the second special game state based on it, the effect of the chance mode is maintained. As a result, it is possible to notify that the advantageous period for the player continues for a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, it becomes easy to understand that the first specific gaming state is an advantageous period for the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game in the first specific gaming state.

FIG. 43 shows another example of the production. In this example, a support status display unit 646 for displaying the status of the general electric support is provided. Also in this example, the case where the game progresses as shown in FIG. 40 will be described as an example.
When the first special game state ends, the special figure variation display game is started with the normal power support, and as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the support status display unit 646 is in the state with the normal power support. The characters and characters of "Supporting !!" are displayed (t11 in FIG. 40). As shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game ends, the normal power support ends, and the display of the support status display unit 646 indicates that there is no normal power support. "Medium" characters and characters are displayed (t12 in FIG. 40).

As shown in FIG. 43 (c), the next special figure variation display game is executed without the normal power support (t13 in FIG. 40), and the support status display unit 646 is displayed even during the execution of this special figure variation display game. Is displayed as "Waiting for support" characters and characters. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the result per time-saving symbol is derived (t14 in FIG. 40), and as shown in FIG. 43 (e), the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends and the next When the special figure fluctuation display game of No. 1 is started, the Fuden support is started (t15 in FIG. 40).
With the start of this Fuden support, the support status display unit 646 displays the characters "Support is restored !!" for a certain period of time as a start effect for notifying the start of Fuden support, and then FIG. 43 (f). As shown in, "Supporting !!" is displayed and a character is displayed to indicate that there is normal power support.

As shown in FIG. 43 (g), since the normal electric support ends when the variable display ends, the display of the support status display unit 646 becomes the display of "waiting for support" and the character display (t16 in FIG. 40). Here, the result is a small hit and it becomes the second special game state, but since there is no normal electric support even during this second special game state, the display of the support status display unit 646 is displayed as "waiting for support". The character display is maintained. As shown in FIG. 43 (h), the next special figure variation display game is started after the end of the second special gaming state (t18 in FIG. 40). Since this special figure variation display game is in a state where there is no normal electric support, the display of the support status display unit 646 maintains the display of "waiting for support" and the character display.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (i), the result per time-saving symbol is derived (t19 in FIG. 40), and as shown in FIG. 43 (j), the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends and the next When the special figure fluctuation display game of No. 1 is started, the Fuden support is started (t20 in FIG. 40). With the start of this Fuden support, the support status display unit 646 displays the characters "Support is back !!" and the characters for a certain period of time as a start effect, and then displays "Supporting !!" and the characters. NS.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (k), the display of the support status display unit 646 becomes the display of "waiting for support" and the character display due to the end of the normal power support (t21 in FIG. 40), and the display of the normal power support is started. As shown in 43 (l), the support status display unit 646 displays the characters "Support is restored !!" and the characters for a certain period of time as a start effect (t22 in FIG. 40), and then "Supporting !!" Display and character display are done.

In this way, by notifying the status of the normal electric support by the support status display unit 646, the player has doubts that the normal variable winning device 37 does not operate despite the first specific gaming status ST4. Can be prevented. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction that he / she has acquired the Fuden support every time the Fuden support is started due to the time saving symbol hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, although the start production is started at the same time as the start of the Fuden support, it may be performed prior to the start of the Fuden support. For example, the start effect may be performed at the stop display time when the result mode per time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed.
Further, the start effect is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the start effect may be an effect in which the number of games in which the normal electric support is provided is added.

Further, in the first specific game state ST4, it may be difficult to distinguish from the result mode by assuming that the result mode of the small hit and the time saving symbol hit in the decorative special figure variation display game is common to the result mode of the outlier. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate on the flow-down mode of the game ball in the game area 32 on the right side without worrying about the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
That is, it includes an effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on information from the game control means, and a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and the effect control means corresponds to the game. The display device 41 is configured to display the decoration game, and among the result modes of the decoration game, a part or all of the result mode of the small hit and the result mode of the specific result may be a common result mode. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to distinguish between a small hit and a specific result, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in this case, a notification effect for notifying whether the hit is a small hit or a time-saving symbol hit may be performed. As this notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), after deriving a result mode commonly used for small hits, time-saving symbol hits, and misses, the characters fight as shown in FIG. 44 (c). , As shown in FIG. 44 (d), if one character wins, it indicates that it is a time saving symbol hit, and as shown in FIG. 44 (e), it indicates that it is a small hit if the other character wins. To. This notification effect may be performed within the stop display time, may be performed during the fluctuation time, or may be performed over the fluctuation time and the stop display time.

From the above, the game is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is comprehensively controlled in the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A game control means (game control device 100), and a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and an open state in which a game ball can be easily won. Controls the state of the normal variable winning device 37 in either the first state (without Fuden support) or the second state (with Fuden support), which is easier to win than the first state. If the condition for the second state is satisfied, the next game is set to the second state.
Therefore, it can be set to the first state during the small hit game state, the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning device can be prevented from opening at the same time, and the winning device to be aimed at becomes clear and the hobby of the game is enjoyed. Can be improved.

Further, a start winning opening 36 in which a game ball can be won is provided, and the game control means determines a first starting memory which is an execution right of the first game of the game based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening. Up to the maximum number can be stored, and the second start memory, which is the right to execute the second game of the game based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, can be stored up to the predetermined upper limit, and the second When the start memory is configured to be digested with priority over the first start memory and a big hit accompanied by the operation of the condition device is derived as a special result, a big hit game state is generated as a special game state, and the game When the result is a predetermined jackpot among the jackpots, the game started after the end of the special gaming state is set as the second state, and in the second game, a small hit without the operation of the condition device is performed as a special result. This means that the probability of being derived is higher than the probability of a jackpot or missed result being derived.
Therefore, in the second game, small hits occur frequently, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, when the result of the game is a specific result (per time saving symbol) different from the special result, the next game is set to the second state without generating the special game state, and in the second game, the specific result is set. This means that the probability of being derived is higher than the probability of a jackpot or missed result being derived.
Therefore, in the second game, the specific result is frequently generated, the period of the second state can be secured, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game is executed in which the identification information is fluctuated and the result is stopped and displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the game is supervised in a game machine that generates a special game state when the result of the game becomes a special result. A game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game, and a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won. The game control means controls the state of the normal variable winning device 37 in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state, and in one game, When the condition for ending the second state and the condition for starting the second state are satisfied, the process for ending the second state is performed before the process for starting the second state. Become.
Therefore, it is possible to start a new second state after ending the second state, and the control process can be simplified.

Further, the game control means can start the second state without generating the special game state when the result of the game is a specific result different from the special result, and in the game that becomes the specific result. When the condition for ending the second state is satisfied, the process for ending the second state is performed before the process for starting the second state.
Therefore, it is possible to start a new second state after ending the second state, and the control process can be simplified.

Further, when the condition for ending the second state is satisfied in the game that results in the specific result, the game control means ends the second state with the end of the variation display of the game, and the result in the game is stopped. It means that the second state is started at the end of the display.
Therefore, it is possible to start a new second state after ending the second state, and the control process can be simplified.

In the above-described embodiment, when the condition for the second state is satisfied, that is, when a big hit with support or a time-saving symbol hit is derived, or when the ceiling is reached, only the next game is set as the second state. However, the second state may be set not only for the next game but also for a plurality of games. Further, the number of games to be in the second state may be different depending on the type of the condition for the second state to be established.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability of deriving a small hit and the probability of deriving a time-saving symbol hit are set to be higher than the probability of deriving a big hit or a missed result, but the missed result in this case. The probability that is derived may or may not be zero.
Further, one or both of the probability that a small hit is derived and the probability that a time-saving symbol hit is derived may be set to be higher than at least the probability that a big hit is derived, or at least the missed result is derived. It may be higher than the probability that the jackpot will be derived, or it may be higher than the combined probability that the probability that the jackpot will be derived and the probability that the result will be derived will be higher.

In addition, the game control means can set the execution time of the game, and in the first game state (normal game state ST1) in which the first game (special figure 1 variable display game) is mainly executed, the second state (Public power support). When the condition of (presence state) is satisfied, the second state is started and the game shifts to the second game state (first specific game state ST4) in which the second game (special figure 2 variable display game) is mainly executed. The execution time of the first game, which is the first game executed in the second game state, is set to be longer than the execution time of the game executed after the first game in the second game state. It becomes.
Therefore, it is possible to surely generate the second start memory, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. Means (game control device 100), a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a starting winning opening in which the game ball can be won. The game control means can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first game of the game, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36. Based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variable winning device 37, the second start memory, which is the right to execute the second game of the game, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the second start memory can be stored from the first start memory. The state of the normal variable winning device 37 is changed to the first state (without Fuden support) and the second state (with Fuden support), which is easier to win than the first state. When a big hit with the operation of the condition device is derived as a special result, a big hit game state is generated as a special game state, and the result of the game is one of the big hits. When a predetermined big hit is reached, the game started after the end of the special gaming state is set as the second state, and in the second game, the probability that a small hit without the operation of the conditional device is derived as a special result is determined. The fluctuation time of the game that is higher than the probability that the jackpot or miss result is derived and is first executed after the end of the special gaming state based on the predetermined jackpot is set to at least the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be opened a plurality of times. It means that the time is required.
Therefore, the second start memory can be surely generated at the start of the second state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. Means (game control device 100), a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a starting winning opening in which the game ball can be won. The game control means can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first game of the game, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36. Based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variable winning device 37, the second start memory, which is the right to execute the second game of the game, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the second start memory can be stored from the first start memory. The state of the normal variable winning device 37 is changed to the first state (without Fuden support) and the second state (with Fuden support), which is easier to win than the first state. When a big hit with the operation of the condition device is derived as a special result, a big hit game state is generated as a special game state, and the result of the game is one of the big hits. When a predetermined big hit is reached, the game started after the end of the special gaming state is set as the second state, and in the second game, the probability that a small hit without the operation of the conditional device is derived as a special result is determined. The fluctuation time of the game that is higher than the probability that the jackpot or miss result is derived and is executed first after the end of the special gaming state based on the predetermined jackpot is the fluctuation time of the game based on the second start memory generated in the game. Will be longer than.
Therefore, the second start memory can be surely generated at the start of the second state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a game control that comprehensively controls a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. Means (game control device 100), a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a starting winning opening in which the game ball can be won. The game control means can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first game of the game, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36. Based on the winning of the game ball to the ordinary variable winning device 37, the second start memory, which is the right to execute the second game of the game, can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the second start memory can be stored from the first start memory. The state of the normal variable winning device 37 is changed to the first state (without Fuden support) and the second state (with Fuden support), which is easier to win than the first state. When a big hit with the operation of the condition device is derived as a special result, a big hit game state is generated as a special game state, and the result of the game is one of the big hits. When a predetermined jackpot is reached, a specific gaming state including a period to be set as the second state after the end of the special gaming state is set for a predetermined period, and in the second game, as a special result, a small amount without operation of the condition device is performed. The probability that a hit will be derived is higher than the probability that a jackpot or miss result will be derived, and it will be the second state in the game that is first executed in the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state based on the predetermined jackpot. The fluctuation time of the game is longer than the fluctuation time of the second and subsequent games in the specific gaming state.
Therefore, the second start memory can be surely generated at the start of the second state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the game control means maintains the second game state when the second start memory exists even when the condition for setting the first state in the second game state (first specific game state ST4) is satisfied. It will be done like this.
Therefore, if the second start memory exists, the second state may be entered again. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by preventing frequent transitions of the game state and making the game easy to understand.

In the first specific game state ST4, for the special figure variation display game that is executed for the first time after the end of the first special game state ST2, the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 in the general electric support is executed a plurality of times. Although it is set to a sufficient time, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game other than this may also be a sufficient time for the opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the Fuden support to be executed a plurality of times. For example, for a special figure variation display game that is started in a state where the second start memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the second start is set by setting a sufficient time for the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 to be executed a plurality of times. It is possible to prevent the specific game state from being lost and ending early. In addition, for the special figure variation display game that is executed for the first time after the transition to the first specific game state ST4 due to the winning of the time saving symbol or the arrival of the ceiling, the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 in the Fuden support is executed multiple times. Make sure you have enough time to do so.

Further, in the first specific game state ST4, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game without the normal power support may be longer than the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game without the normal power support. By doing so, the second start memory is likely to be generated, and it is possible to prevent the specific game state from ending early due to the loss of the second start memory.

In addition, if the conditions for starting Fuden support are met, only the following special figure fluctuation display games will be in the state of having Fuden support, but if the conditions for starting Fuden support are met, there will be more than one. The special figure fluctuation display game may be set to have the normal power support, and the normal power support may be terminated when the small hit result is derived. In addition, the Fuden support may be terminated with the start of the second special game state.

In addition, after the end of the first special game state, the state will be set to have the normal power support for multiple special figure fluctuation display games, and with the derivation of each time saving symbol, only the next special figure change display game will have the normal power support. You may overwrite the number of games that support Fuden so that it will be in the state.

In addition, for the special figure 2 variable display game, the probability of hitting a small hit and the probability of hitting a time-saving symbol are set to be almost the same, but even if the probability of hitting a time-saving symbol is made higher than the probability of hitting a small hit. good. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the second start memory from being lost and the specific game state from ending early. Further, the probability of hitting a time-saving symbol may be lower than the probability of hitting a small hit. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from continuing for a long period of time. In addition, the deviation result may be included in the special figure 2 variable display game. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from continuing for a long period of time. That is, the length of the duration of the specific game state can be designed by changing the ratio of the time-saving symbol hit, the small hit, and the miss of the special figure 2 variable display game.

Further, in the first specific game state ST4, suggestion or notification that the specific game state ends may be performed based on the pre-reading information about the start memory. The specific game state ends mainly when the small hits are continuous and the second start memory is completely digested without increasing. Therefore, it is suggested or notified that the small hits are continuously generated by the decorative special figure start memory display displayed corresponding to the start memory or other displays, and it is suggested or notified that the specific game state ends. It is possible to do.

The specific game state also ends when a big hit occurs. Therefore, the suggestion that the above-mentioned small hits occur continuously and the suggestion that the big hits occur may be executed in the same manner. As a result, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the end of the specific game state may be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

That is, a pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number before the game corresponding to the start memory is executed is provided, and the effect control means can execute a look-ahead effect based on the determination result of the pre-determination means. Therefore, when the pre-reading results for all the second start memories currently stored are out of order or small hits, the specific effect can be executed.
Further, when the pre-reading result of the second start memory is a big hit, the specific effect can be executed.

In addition, in the first specific game state ST4, when the special figure variation display game executed without the normal electric support and the second start memory is a small hit, the special figure variation display game ends. However, the special figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game, which is a big hit in the specific game state, may be executed in the same manner. By doing so, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the end of the specific game state may be a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

For example, the same reach effect may be executed in the special figure variation display game that is a small hit and the special figure variation display game that is a big hit in a specific game state. Further, regarding the special figure variation display game that is a small hit and the special figure variation display game that is a big hit in the specific game state, the special figure variation display other than the special figure variation display game that is first performed in the specific game state. The fluctuation time may be longer than the fluctuation time in the game.

Further, in the first specific game state ST4, when small hits are continuously generated, the number of consecutively generated small hits is indicated, and the color and display of the background and identification information are displayed according to the number of consecutive small hits. By changing the mode, it may be suggested that the specific gaming state is likely to end. Further, by changing the color and display mode of the background and the identification information according to the number of second start storages, it may be suggested that the specific game state is likely to end.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine that executes the special figure 2 variable display game with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it may be a gaming machine that executes the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in the order of winning, or a gaming machine that can simultaneously execute the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. There may be.
Further, although the special figure probability is always constant, it is possible to shift from the low probability state to the high probability state higher than the low probability state based on the occurrence of a specific big hit (probability variation big hit). The period of high probability state may be until the next big hit, or the period of high probability state may be a so-called ST machine in which the predetermined number of games after the end of the special game state based on the probability variation big hit is set.

Further, the stop display time in the special figure variation display game in which the condition for ending the Fuden support is satisfied may be longer than the stop display time in other special figure variation display games. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to know that the Fuden support has ended. The other special figure fluctuation display games are a special figure fluctuation display game in a state where there is no normal electric support such as the normal game state ST1, and a special figure which is executed in the first specific game state ST4 without the normal electric support. Examples include the figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game in which the normal power support continues in the next game when it is possible to have the normal power support over a plurality of games. Further, a special figure variation display game that is a big hit and a special figure variation display game that is a small hit may be included.

In particular, it is effective when both the condition for ending and the condition for starting the normal power support are satisfied in one special figure fluctuation display game, and the condition and the start for the normal power support in one special figure fluctuation display game. Only the stop display time when both of the conditions to be performed may be satisfied may be longer than the other stop display times.
In this case, the stop display time is preferably longer than the execution time of the normal map variation display game. Further, it is more preferable that the execution time of the normal fluctuation display game and the time when the normal fluctuation display game is hit and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened are longer than the total time.

In addition, the stop display time in the special figure variation display game in which the condition for ending the Fuden support may be satisfied may be shorter than the stop display time in other special figure variation display games. In particular, only the stop display time when both the condition for ending and the condition for starting the normal power support are satisfied in one special figure fluctuation display game is made shorter than the stop display time in the other special figure fluctuation display games. Is also good. As a result, the period during which there is no Fuden support (stop display time) is shortened, and it is possible to give the impression that the Fuden support is continuous.

In addition, for right-handed notifications such as right-handed notifications and left-handed notifications that instruct left-handed hits, right-handed notifications are continued in the first specific game state ST4 when there is no general electric support. It may be possible to do so, or neither right-handed notification nor left-handed notification may be performed.
In particular, during the period when there is no normal power support temporarily (here, the stop display time) when both the conditions for ending and starting the normal power support are satisfied in one special figure fluctuation display game. Although there is no normal power support, the right-handed notification may be continuously performed, or neither the right-handed notification nor the left-handed notification may be performed.

Further, when the support status display unit 646 is provided as shown in FIG. 43, if the display of the support status display unit 646 is a display indicating that there is a normal electric support, a right-handed notification is performed. If the display of the support status display unit 646 is a display indicating that there is no normal electric support, the right-handed notification may not be performed. Further, regardless of the display of the support status display unit 646, in the case of the first specific gaming state ST4 or the second special gaming state ST3, the right-handed notification may be continuously performed.

In addition, the timing at which the Fuden support ends is set as the timing at which the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the Fuden support start condition is satisfied is set, but any timing after the Fuden support end condition is satisfied. However, it may be after the start of the next special figure variation display game.
In addition, the timing when the Fuden support starts is set as the timing when the special figure fluctuation display game in which the start condition of the Fuden support is satisfied is set, but any timing may be used after the start condition of the Fuden support is satisfied. It may be after the start of the next special figure variation display game.
However, if both the condition for ending the Fuden support and the condition for starting the Fuden support are satisfied in one special figure fluctuation display game started with the Fuden support, the end timing of the Fuden support Be the first.

In addition, the time reduction fluctuation number update process (step A612) that can end the normal electric support is the normal probability fluctuation number update process (steps A762, A764, A765) that can start the general electric support based on reaching the ceiling. ) Is done before. As a result, new Fuden support will be started after the Fuden support ends.
However, the time reduction fluctuation number update process (step A612) that can end the normal electric support is the normal probability fluctuation number update process (steps A762, A764, A765) that can start the general electric support based on reaching the ceiling. ) May be done later. In this case, the remaining number of games of the remaining Fuden support and the number of games of the Fuden support given by reaching the ceiling may be set, whichever is larger, or the remaining number of the remaining Fuden support games may be set. Regardless of the number of games, the number of games of Fuden support given by reaching the ceiling may be set, or the number of remaining games of Fuden support remaining and the games of Fuden support given by reaching the ceiling may be set. You may set the number of games including the number of games.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example uses both the small hit symbol (result mode of small hit) and the time-saving symbol per symbol (result mode of time-saving symbol).

FIG. 45 shows an example of the distribution rate in this modified example.
In this modified example, there are three types of results of the special figure variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), a big hit and a small hit. The jackpot distribution rate is the same in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. The small hit and miss distribution rates are different between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. In particular, in Special Figure 2, the off-limits result is not derived. It should be noted that the out-of-order result may be derived even in Special Figure 2. Further, in FIG. 45 (a), the small hit can be won in either the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, but only the special figure 2 may be won.

As shown in FIG. 45B, there are two types of jackpots: jackpots with support and jackpots without support. In the first special gaming state (big hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the jackpot with support or the jackpot without support, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened. In the case of a big hit with support, only the next game will be supported by Fuden after the end of the first special game state. In the case of a big hit without support, it will not be supported by the public train after the end of the first special game state.

Further, there are two types of small hits, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), small hit A and small hit B. In the second special gaming state (small hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. Regardless of which small hit, only the next game will be supported by Fuden after the end of the second special game state. That is, the small hit also serves as a time-saving symbol hit to start the Fuden support. In addition, there may be a small hit that does not double as a time saving symbol hit.
Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), a so-called ceiling function is installed. That is, when the number of times the game is executed reaches the number of ceilings (900 in this case), a specific game state (Public power support) is generated without generating a special game state.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing a game state transition in the present embodiment. The game states include the normal game state ST1, the first special game state ST2 based on the first special result (big hit), and the second special game state ST3 based on the second special result (small hit), as in the first embodiment. , There is a first specific game state ST4.

When a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, the state shifts to the first special game state ST2. When the first special gaming state ST2 ends, if the transition to the first special gaming state ST2 is based on a big hit with support, it shifts to the first specific gaming state ST4. Further, when the transition to the first special gaming state ST2 is based on the jackpot without support, the transition to the normal gaming state ST1 is performed.

In this first specific game state ST4, if a big hit occurs, the process shifts to the first special game state ST2. Further, in the first specific game state ST4, when a small hit occurs, the process shifts to the second special game state ST3.
When a small hit occurs in the first specific game state ST4 and the process shifts to the second special game state ST3, the second special game state ST2 is in a state where there is no general electric support and time reduction. If the conditions for Fuden support and time reduction are met, only the next one game will be Fuden support and time reduction, so there is Fuden support and time reduction in the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is a small hit. Even in this state, the end of the special figure variation display game shifts to a state in which there is no normal power support and time reduction. Therefore, in the second special game state ST3, there is no normal power support and time reduction.

After the end of the second special game state ST3, the state returns to the state ST41 of the first specific game state ST4. In this modified example, since the small hit also serves as the time saving symbol hit, the next game after the end of the second special game state ST3 will be in a state where there is a normal electric support and a time saving. That is, when the state shifts to the first specific game state ST4, the state of reciprocating between the first specific game state ST4 and the second special game state ST3 continues. As a result, the number of balls held by the player increases due to the prize balls acquired in the second special game state ST3. This state in which the number of balls held increases continues until a big hit occurs and the state shifts to the first special game state ST2. In particular, when a big hit without support occurs, the state shifts to the normal game state ST1 and the state in which the number of balls held increases ends.
As described above, although the gaming machine is provided with the pachinko machine support and the time saving, in the second special gaming state ST3, the pachinko machine is always in a state without the pachinko machine support and the time saving.

FIG. 47 shows an example of the progress of the game after the big hit occurs. In addition, here, it is a case where there is a big hit with support, and an example of shifting to the first specific gaming state ST4 after the end of the first special gaming state ST2 is shown. The progress of the game is the same even when the second start memory is generated in the normal game state or when the ceiling is reached and the state shifts to the first specific game state ST4.

Upon termination of the first special gaming state, the special figure variation display game is started (t61). In this example, even when a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, there is still no second start memory and the first start memory exists, so that the special figure 1 variable display game is started. There is.
The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed for the first time after the end of the first special game state ST2 is set to be sufficient time for the opening of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the normal electric support to be executed a plurality of times. ..

When the fluctuation time of this special figure 1 variation display game ends, the Fuden support ends (t62). This is because only one game will be supported by Fuden after the end of the first special game state. In this example, since the second start memory is generated, the special figure 2 variable display game is started after the special figure 1 variable display game is completed (t63). The result of this special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit, and when the special figure 2 variable display game ends, the second special gaming state ST3 is set (t64).

After the end of the second special game state ST3, the special figure 2 variable display game is started based on the second start memory (t65). In this modified example, since the small hit also serves as the time-saving symbol hit, the next game after the end of the second special game state ST3 will be in a state where the normal electric support is provided. Then, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a small hit, and when the special figure 2 variable display game ends, the second special gaming state ST3 is set (t67). In addition, since only one game is supported by a small hit, the normal power support ends with the end of the variable time of this special figure 2 variable display game (t66). As a result, in the second special game state ST3, there is no general electric support.
After that, the special figure 2 variable display game, which is also a general electric support, is started, and the second special game state ST3 is repeated by becoming a small hit. As a result of frequent small hits in this way, the number of balls held by the player increases.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
In this modification, the game control device 100 does not perform the processing of steps A371 to A373 regarding the determination of the time saving symbol hit in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing shown in FIG. 19A. Therefore, in this modification, the time saving symbol hit determination process shown in FIG. 21 is not performed.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
In this modification, the game control device 100 does not perform the processing of steps A391 to A393 regarding the determination of the time saving symbol hit in the jackpot flag 2 setting processing shown in FIG. 19B.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
In this modification, the game control device 100 does not perform the processes of steps A446 to A452 relating to the determination of the time saving symbol in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process shown in FIG.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
In this modification, the game control device 100 does not perform the processes of steps A486 to A492 related to the determination of the time saving symbol in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process shown in FIG. 23.

[Small hit end processing]
In this modification, the game control device 100 performs the support operation setting process shown in FIG. 34 in the small hit end process in the special figure game process shown in FIG. As a result, after the end of the small hit, it will be in a state with general electric support.

From the above, a game control means (game control device) for controlling a game in a game machine capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a start condition and generating a special game state when the result of the game becomes a special result. 100) and a normal variable winning device 37 in which the starting condition is satisfied by winning the game ball, and the special result includes the first special result (big hit) accompanied by the operation of the conditional device and the operation of the conditional device. There is no second special result (small hit), and the game control means includes a normal game state, a specific game state in which it is easier to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 than the normal game state, and a special game state. , And when the result of the game is a predetermined result of the second special result, the specific game state is set after the special game state (small hit game state, second special game state) is generated. It will be possible to occur.
Therefore, even if it is the second special result, a specific game state can be generated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the case of a big hit without support in the first specific game state ST4, the remaining second start memory shifts to the first specific game state ST4 after the end of the special game state ST2, and the advantageous state for the player continues. There is a possibility that it will end up.
In order to prevent such an event, in the special figure 2 variable display game, the probability of losing the game may be increased rather than the probability of a small hit to make it easier to return to the normal game state ST1.

[Second modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first modification described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted, and the description is mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modified example can set either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state as the special figure probability.

FIG. 48 shows an example of the distribution rate in this modified example.
As shown in FIG. 48A, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability state. Moreover, the small hit probability is the same in the low probability state and the high probability state.
As shown in FIG. 48 (b), there are two types of jackpots: jackpots without high-accuracy support and jackpots with low-accuracy support. The jackpot without high-probability support will be in a high-probability state after the end of the first special game state, and will be in a state without general electric support. It is a so-called ST machine that shifts to a low-probability state when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed eight times in a high-probability state. A jackpot with low probability support will be in a low probability state after the end of the first special game state, and will be in a state with general electric support only for the next game.
As shown in FIG. 48 (c), the small hit also serves as the time-saving symbol hit only in the low-probability state, and in the high-probability state, it does not double as the time-saving symbol hit and the general electric support is not started. ing.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the transition of the game state in the present embodiment.

When a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, the state shifts to the first special game state ST2. When the first special gaming state ST2 ends, if the transition to the first special gaming state ST2 is based on a big hit with low probability support, it shifts to the first specific gaming state ST4.
In this first specific game state ST4, if a big hit occurs, the process shifts to the first special game state ST2. Further, in the first specific game state ST4, when a small hit occurs, the process shifts to the second special game state ST3.
When a small hit occurs in the first specific game state ST4 and the process shifts to the second special game state ST3, the second special game state ST2 is in a state where there is no general electric support and time reduction. If the conditions for Fuden support and time reduction are met, only the next one game will be Fuden support and time reduction, so there is Fuden support and time reduction in the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is a small hit. Even in this state, the end of the special figure variation display game shifts to a state in which there is no normal power support and time reduction. Therefore, in the second special game state ST3, there is no normal power support and time reduction.

After the end of the second special game state ST3, the state returns to the state ST41 of the first specific game state ST4. In this modified example, in the case of the low probability state, the small hit also serves as the time saving symbol hit, so that the next game after the end of the second special game state ST3 will be in the state of having the normal electric support and the time saving. That is, when the state shifts to the first specific game state ST4, the state of reciprocating between the first specific game state ST4 and the second special game state ST3 continues. As a result, the number of balls held by the player increases due to the prize balls acquired in the second special game state ST3. This state in which the number of balls held increases continues until a big hit occurs and the state shifts to the first special game state ST2.

Further, when the transition to the first special gaming state ST2 is based on the jackpot without high accuracy support, the transition to the second specific gaming state ST5 is performed. In this second specific game state ST5, the special figure probability is a high probability state, and since there is no general electric support, the game progresses mainly in the special figure 1 variable display game. In this second specific game state ST5, the special figure variation display game can be executed eight times, and if the eighth special figure variation display game is missed, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1.

In addition, when a small hit occurs in the second specific gaming state ST5 and the transition to the second special gaming state ST3 occurs, the second special gaming state ST2 will continue to be in a state where there is no general electric support and time reduction. Then, after the end of the second special game state ST3, if it is in a high probability state, that is, if a small hit is won in the special figure variation display game up to the seventh time in the second specific game state ST5, the second specific game state. Return to ST5. Further, after the end of the second special game state ST3, if the probability is low, that is, if a small hit is won in the eighth special figure variation display game in the second specific game state ST5, the game returns to the normal game state ST1. ..

As described above, if a small hit is won in a high probability state, it also serves as a time saving symbol hit, so after the end of the second specific game state ST5, there is no general electric support, and the second specific game state ST5 or the normal game It will shift to the state ST1. Further, in the high probability state, the number of fluctuations in the probability is not normally counted, so that the ceiling does not reach. By providing such a second specific game state ST5, the state in which the number of balls held increases by reciprocating between the first specific game state ST4 and the second special game state ST3 is terminated by winning a big hit without high accuracy support. Is possible.

The gaming machine of the first embodiment may also be provided with a low probability state and a high probability state for the special figure probability, and in the case of the high probability state, the lottery per time-saving symbol may not be performed. Further, the high-probability state may be terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times, or may be continued until the next big hit.

[Third modification example]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example is a so-called 1 type + 2 type gaming machine.

In the gaming machine of this modified example, a specific area into which the game ball can flow is provided inside the second special variable winning device 39 which is opened in the second special gaming state based on the small hit, and the specific area is provided. A lever member operated by a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 53) is provided so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the game ball. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 53) capable of detecting the inflow of a game ball is provided in the specific area, and a big hit is obtained based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 38d (V prize). It is designed to be in the first special game state. The game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the second special variable winning device 39.

Further, inside the second special variable winning device 39, a residual ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 53) that detects a game ball that is discharged to the outside of the second special variable winning device 39 without flowing into a specific area (see FIG. 53). Is provided. The number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 39a provided inside the second special variable winning device 39 (the number of game balls flowing into the second special variable winning device 39), the specific area switch 38d, and the remaining ball ejection. When the number of game balls detected by the exit switch 38e (the number of game balls discharged from the second special variable winning device 39) matches, all the game balls in the second special variable winning device 39 are discharged. It can be confirmed, and basically, the new second special variable winning device 39 is not opened until this confirmation is completed.

FIG. 50 shows an example of the distribution rate in this modified example.
In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 50A, for example, there are four types of results of the special figure variation display game: a big hit, a small hit, and a time-saving symbol hit. The jackpot distribution rate is the same in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. Further, in the gaming machine of this modified example, the probability that a special result is derived is always constant. Small hits and time-saving symbol hits are derived only in Special Figure 2. Although the deviation result is not derived in the special figure 2 variable display game, the deviation result may be derived.

As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the jackpot includes a 10R jackpot with 10 rounds that can be executed in the first special game state and a 5R jackpot with 5 rounds that can be executed in the first special game state. There are two types. In the first special gaming state (big hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the jackpot, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened. After the end of the first special game state, only the next game will be supported by Fuden.

Further, there are two types of small hits, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), small hit A and small hit B. In the second special gaming state (small hit gaming state), which is a special gaming state based on the derivation of the small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. When the game ball flows into the specific area in the second special game state, the first special game state is set. In this first special game state, the number of rounds that can be executed is nine, and by setting the opening of the second special variable winning device 39 in a small hit to one round, the special game state is substantially 10 rounds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), for example, there are three types of time-saving symbols per unit, A to C. In both cases, only the next game will be in a state with Fuden support.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), a so-called ceiling function is installed. That is, when the number of times the game is executed reaches the number of ceilings (900 in this case), a specific game state (Public power support) is generated without generating a special game state.

FIG. 51 shows a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the transition of the game state in the game machine of this modified example. The gaming states include a normal gaming state ST1, a first specific gaming state ST2, a second special gaming state ST3, and a first specific gaming state ST4. Further, in the gaming machine of this modified example, the probability that a special result is derived is always constant.

When a big hit occurs in the normal game state ST1, the state shifts to the first special game state ST2. The next game after the end of the first special game state ST2 will be in a state where there is a normal electric support and a time reduction, so the game shifts to the first specific game state ST4.
When the game shifts to the first specific game state ST4, the game progresses mainly in the special figure 2 variable display game because the second start memory is generated when the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37 by the normal electric support. do.

In this first specific game state ST4, if a big hit occurs, the process shifts to the first special game state ST2. Further, in the first specific game state ST4, when a small hit occurs, the process shifts to the second special game state ST3. If the conditions for Fuden support and time reduction are met, only the next one game will be Fuden support and time reduction, so there is Fuden support and time reduction in the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is a small hit. Even in this state, the end of the special figure variation display game shifts to a state in which there is no normal power support and time reduction. Therefore, in the second special game state ST3, there is no normal power support and time reduction.

When the game ball flows into the specific area in the second special game state ST3 (V winning), the process shifts to the first special game state ST2. Further, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area in the second special game state ST3, if there is a second start memory, the game shifts to the first specific game state ST4, and if there is no second start memory, the normal game state ST1 Move to. That is, when the transition to the first specific gaming state ST4 occurs, the gaming state transitions between the first specific gaming state ST4 and the second special gaming state ST3 until there is no second start memory. As a result, the number of balls held by the player increases due to the prize balls acquired in the second special game state ST3. This state in which the number of balls is increased continues until a big hit occurs and the player shifts to the first special game state ST2, or after the end of the second special game state ST3, there is no second start memory and the player shifts to the normal game state ST1. do.
As described above, although the gaming machine is provided with the pachinko machine support and the time saving, in the second special gaming state ST3, the pachinko machine is always in a state without the pachinko machine support and the time saving.

FIG. 52 shows an example of the progress of the game after the big hit occurs. The game after the big hit occurs is the same as the example shown in FIG. 40, and the variation time of the special figure variation display game executed for the first time after the end of the first special game state ST2 is the normal variation winning device 37 in the Fuden support. It is said that there is enough time for the opening of the game to be executed multiple times. Then, if the game ball flows into the specific area in the second special game state, the first specific game state is set (t23).

FIG. 53 shows a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine of this modified example.
Signals from the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e arranged in the second special variable winning device 39 are input to the input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111. Further, the second output port 134 of the output unit 130 outputs the operation data of the lever solenoid 38f that operates the lever member in the second special variation winning device 39.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In this modification, the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 54 is performed instead of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In this timer interrupt process, it is determined whether or not an abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the second special variable winning device 39 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) in the second special variable winning device 39 is The number of game balls that have flowed into the second special variable winning device 39 (the number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 39a) is exceeded. If an abnormal discharge is occurring, the abnormal discharge flag is set. Then, when an abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from progressing. On the other hand, when the abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the special figure game process (step X112) for performing the process related to the special figure variation display game is performed.

[Special game processing]
In this modification, the special figure game process shown in FIG. 55 is performed instead of the special figure game process shown in FIG. In this special figure game process, a specific area switch monitoring process for monitoring the detection of a game ball in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3). Further, the lever solenoid control process (step A24) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f is performed.

[Specific area switch monitoring process]
In the gaming machine of this modified example, the process shown in FIG. 56 is performed in the specific area switch monitoring process (step A3) in the special figure game process. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit is in progress (step A41). Here, the small hit during the small hit is a period during which the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are performed. If this small hit is not in progress (step A41; N), the specific area switch monitoring process ends. That is, the specific area switch 38d is effective only during the period during which the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are performed. Further, when the small hit is in progress (step A41; Y), it is determined whether the condition device is in operation (step A42).

When the condition device is operating (step A42; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the condition device is not operating (step A42; N), it is determined whether or not there is an input in the specific area switch (step A43). Then, when there is no input to the specific area switch (step A43; N), the specific area switch monitoring process ends. If there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43; Y), the specific area passage flag is set (step A44), and the specific area switch monitoring process ends. Later, based on the presence of this specific area passage flag, a process for generating a special gaming state will be performed.

[Small hit residual ball processing]
In the gaming machine of this modified example, the process shown in FIG. 57 is performed in the small hit remaining ball process (step A18) in the special figure game process. In this small hit remaining ball processing, first, it is determined whether or not a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861). If a residual ball error is occurring (step A861; Y), the process proceeds to step A863. Further, when the remaining ball error is not occurring (step A861; N), it is determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862). When the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A862; N), the small hit remaining ball processing ends. When the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862; Y), a process for ending the small hit after step A863 is performed.

That is, the process for ending the small hit is performed after all the remaining balls in the second special variable winning device 39 are discharged. However, if there is a residual ball error in which the discharge cannot be confirmed even after a predetermined time has passed since the game ball finally flowed into the second special variable winning device 39, the time required for discharge has sufficiently passed. As a result, the process shifts to the process for ending the small hit. Of course, if there is a remaining ball error, it is possible not to shift to the process for ending the small hit. Therefore, the process of step A861 may not be performed.

In the process for ending the small hit, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area has been passed (step A863). When the game ball flows into and passes through the specific area 38h, it is detected by the specific area switch 38d and the specific area passage flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not the specific area has been passed based on the presence or absence of the specific area passage flag. When there is a passage through a specific area (step A863; Y), the process proceeds to step A870 to generate a special gaming state. If there is no passage through the specific area (step A863; N), the process proceeds to step A864 to end the small hit game state and perform a process for enabling the special figure variation display game to be executed.

In the process for ending the small hit game state after step A864 and enabling the special figure variation display game to be executed, 10 related to the small hit end process is set as the process number (step A864), and the special figure game process number is set. The processing number is saved in the area (step A865). Next, the small hit ending time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A866), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper prize winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A867). Then, the large winning opening count area is cleared (step A868), the small hit medium control pointer area is cleared (step A869), and the small hit remaining ball processing is completed.

On the other hand, when there is a passage through a specific area (step A863; Y) and a process for generating a special game state after step A870 is performed, a command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area to prepare (step A870), and a production command is produced. Perform the setting process (step A871). Next, the V jackpot fanfare command is prepared (step A872), and the effect command setting process is performed (step A873).

After that, it is saved in the signal external information output data area regarding the start of the jackpot (V jackpot) (step A874), and the test signal regarding the start of the jackpot (V jackpot) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operation device is turned on). The operating signal is turned on and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A875).

Then, the number during the jackpot is saved in the game state display number area (step A876), the round number upper limit value table is set (step A877), and the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information (this modification). In the case of, 10) is acquired and saved in the upper limit value area of the number of rounds (step A878). Further, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A879), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A880). 10 rounds are set as the upper limit of the number of rounds, but since the small hit operation corresponds to the first round, by setting 1 as the initial value of the number of rounds, 9 rounds are released in the special game state. I am trying to do it.

After that, 3 related to fanfare / interval processing is set as the processing number (step A881), and the game is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A882). Further, the V jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A883), the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process (step A884) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A868.

[Fourth modification]
Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the probability that a special result is derived is always constant.

FIG. 58 shows an example of the distribution rate in this modified example. The distribution rate of this modified example is the same as the distribution rate in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8 in the case of a big hit as shown in FIG. 58 (b) after the end of the first special game state. The difference is that only the game of is equipped with Fuden support.
FIG. 59 shows a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the transition of the game state in this modified example. The transition of the gaming state in this modified example is the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 9 excluding the case of a big hit without support. The trigger for ending the first specific game state ST4 is when the small hits are continuously lost and the second start memory is lost, or when there is no second start memory and the deviation result is derived in the special figure 1 variation display game. ing. It should be noted that the deviation result may be derived for the special figure 2 variation display game, and the first specific game state ST4 may be terminated by the derivation of the deviation result in the special figure 2 variation display game.

By doing so, it is possible to provide a period in which the player's ball is increased due to the frequent occurrence of small hits as in the first embodiment, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, since there is no change in the special figure probability, the gaming state in the second special gaming state in which the number of gaming balls increases can be set to a state other than the "high probability state and no time reduction" state.

[Fifth variant]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machines of this modified example have different processing sequences.

In the gaming machine of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60A, a big hit lottery process (step S1), a big hit symbol lottery process (step S2), a time saving symbol lottery process (step S3), and a variable pattern lottery process (step S3). The processing was performed in the order of step S4) and counting the number of normal probability fluctuations (step S5). The jackpot lottery process (step S1) corresponds to the processes of steps A322 and A342 of FIG. 18, and the jackpot symbol lottery process (step S2) corresponds to the processes of steps A432 to A434 of FIG. 22 and steps A472 to A474 of FIG. handle. Further, the time saving symbol lottery process (step S3) corresponds to the processes of steps A447 to A449 of FIG. 22 and steps A487 to A489 of FIG. 23, and the variable pattern lottery process corresponds to the processes of steps A326 and A346 of FIG. Further, the processing of steps A762, A764, and A765 in FIG. 27 corresponds to the counting of the number of normal probability fluctuations.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the present modification, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the variable pattern lottery process (step S4) is performed before the time saving symbol lottery process (step S3). When the normal electric support is started from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game that reaches the ceiling, the fluctuation pattern lottery process is later than the time saving symbol lottery process (step S3) and the counting of the number of normal probability fluctuations (step S4). If this happens, the player may be confused because the special figure fluctuation display game is executed with the fluctuation pattern during the normal electric support without the notification of suddenly instructing to hit right when reaching the ceiling. Therefore, the variable pattern lottery process (step S4) is performed between the jackpot symbol lottery process (step S2) and the time saving symbol lottery process (step S3) or the counting of the number of normal probability fluctuations (step S5). It is possible to prevent the special figure fluctuation display game from being executed in the fluctuation pattern during the normal electric support without the notification of suddenly instructing the right-handed strike when the game arrives.

[6th modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example can execute a ceiling suggestion effect that suggests reaching the ceiling.

FIG. 61 shows an example of the ceiling suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 61A, a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 81 for displaying the first decorative game of the decorative special figure variable display games is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by displaying the identification information in a variable manner in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the identification information. At the lower right of the display area, a second decoration game display unit 82 for displaying the second decoration game among the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 82 is the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 81. After the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, it is stopped and the result is displayed.

Further, a storage display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided in the lower center of the display area. Of the first start memory and the second start memory, the memory display unit 83 displays information on the start memory corresponding to the main special figure variation display game corresponding to the game state. It should be noted that the information about both start-up memories may be displayed at all times. Here, since it is in the normal gaming state, the information of the first start memory is displayed. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the memory display unit 83 has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the order of memory. Here, it is indicated that there are three first start memories. Shown. The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left each time it is digested. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game corresponding to each start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode.

On the left side of the storage display unit 83, an execution storage display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the storage display unit 83 is transferred to the running storage display unit 84, and the result, variation pattern, etc. of the special figure variation display game to be executed are transferred. Is suggested by the display mode.

A start memory number display unit 85 for displaying the start memory number is provided in the upper left portion of the display area. The start memory number display unit 85 is provided with a first start memory number display unit 85a for displaying the number of first start memories and a second start memory number display unit 85b for displaying the number of second start memories. ing.
Below the start memory number display unit 85, an effect mode display unit 644 for displaying the current effect mode is provided.
Further, in the upper right part of the display area, a game number display unit 645 is provided which displays the number of executed games counted in order to manage the arrival of the ceiling corresponding to the number of normal probability fluctuations. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the number of games reaching the ceiling is 900 games, and FIG. 61 (a) shows that 800 games have been executed. The number of games display unit 645 may be displayed regardless of the number of executed games, or may be displayed when the number of executed games is a predetermined number or more (for example, 800 games or more).

As shown in FIG. 61 (b), the variation time ends, the result mode is displayed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the next special figure variation display game starts as shown in FIG. 61 (c). As a result, the decorative special figure start memory display of the storage display unit 83 decreases in response to the decrease in the start memory number, and the display of the start memory number display unit 85 is also updated. In addition, the display of the game number display unit 645 is also updated.

After that, as the game progresses, the number of executed games becomes 850 as shown in FIG. 61 (d), and when the 851st game is started as shown in FIG. 61 (e), it suggests reaching the ceiling. It will be a precursory period, and it will shift to the precursory zone, which is a production mode that suggests the arrival of the ceiling. In this precursory period, in addition to suggesting that the ceiling is about to reach, it is also feasible to suggest a probability setting value as shown in FIG. 61 (f).

In this way, by suggesting the probability set value in the precursory period when the ceiling is near, it is possible to give a privilege to the player who has continued the game until the precursory period when the ceiling is near. In addition, since it is possible to suggest reaching the ceiling during the precursory period, it is possible to motivate the player to continue the game until the ceiling is reached, but if the precursory period is long, the player gets bored. There is a risk. However, by giving the player a privilege in the precursory period, the player can continue the game without getting bored even if the precursory period is long. In addition, even if a big hit occurs when the ceiling is reached and the ceiling is not reached, the disappointment of not reaching the ceiling can be reduced by giving the privilege during the precursory period.

The precursor period is set to 50 games before reaching the ceiling, but the game is not limited to this. In addition, the privilege given to the player during the precursory period was used as a suggestion of the probability setting value, but it is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, but it is the provision of pre-reading information about the starting memory and the execution of the production that does not normally appear. Is also good. In addition, although the number of games to be executed is displayed numerically on the game number display unit 645, the number of executed games is not displayed clearly, and the color and display mode change as the ceiling is reached. It may indicate the proximity of arrival.

[7th modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machine of this modified example has a different timing for performing the termination processing of the Fuden support.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 62 is performed instead of the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 25. In this special figure fluctuation processing, the time reduction fluctuation number update process (step A612) for managing the number of times the game is executed in the normal power support state (time saving state) is not performed.

[Processing during special figure display]
Further, the process shown in FIG. 63 is performed instead of the process shown in the latter half of the process during display of the special figure shown in FIG. 27. In this process, a time reduction variation number update process (step A612) is performed to manage the number of times the game is executed in the normal power support state (time saving state). This time reduction fluctuation number update process is performed before the support operation setting process (step A742) that sets the start of the normal power support based on the time saving symbol hit in the special figure display process. That is, in the same interrupt processing, the time reduction fluctuation frequency update processing that can end the Fuden support is performed first, and the support operation setting processing that can start the Fuden support is performed later. ..

FIG. 64 shows an example of the progress of the game on the gaming machine of this modified example. This example is the same as the progress of the game shown in FIG. 40. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the end timing of the Fuden support is the end timing of the special figure variation display game, that is, the end timing of the stop display time of the result. As a result, the Fuden support started by the end of the first special game state ends at the end timing of the special figure variation display game started by the end of the first special game state (t13).

In addition, the general electric support by the big hit or the time saving symbol hit is started by the end of the special symbol fluctuation display game which is the time saving symbol hit (t15, t20, t22, t26), and the special symbol fluctuation display game which is the time saving symbol hit. It ends at the end timing of the next special figure variation display game (t17, t22, t24). Here, when the time saving symbol hits are continuous (t20 to t23), the end and start of the Fuden support occur at the end timing of the special figure variation display game (t22). In this case, the support operation setting process (step A742) that can start the normal electric support by performing the time reduction fluctuation number update process (step A612) that can end the general electric support in the same interrupt process first. ) Is done later. As a result, new Fuden support will be started after the Fuden support ends. For this reason, in terms of processing, there is no Fuden support for a short period of time, but the execution mode is substantially the same as when the Fuden support is continuous.

By doing the above, when the end and start of the Fuden support are at the same timing, it is possible to end the Fuden support first and then start a new Fuden support. It is possible to reliably start the normal electric support without the situation where a new general electric support is started while the electric support is being executed. In particular, if it is set so that it is not possible to start the normal power support by hitting a new time saving symbol when the state with the normal power support continues, when the end and start of the normal power support are at the same timing. If the end processing of the Fuden support is performed after the start processing of the Fuden support, the Fuden support by hitting the time saving symbol cannot be started. However, by performing the termination process of the Fuden support before the start processing of the Fuden support as in the game machine of this modified example, it is possible to reliably start the Fuden support by hitting the time saving symbol.

As the effect of the game, the effect shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 and the effect shown in FIG. 43 can be executed. However, when the support status display unit 646 as shown in FIG. 43 is provided, it is usually used for a short period of time when both the condition for ending and the condition for starting the normal power support are satisfied in one special figure variation display game. In the situation where there is no electric support (t22), the display mode of the support status display unit 646 is not the character display and the character display of "waiting for support" indicating that there is no electric support, and the electric support is provided. It is preferable to leave the character display and the character display of "Supporting !!" indicating that there is a certain state. Since the period during which there is no Fuden support is short, it is possible to make the effect easy for the player to understand by not making the player aware that the Fuden support has ended.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as the gaming machine, and is not limited to, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball. Further, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Game machine 37 Ordinary variable winning device 100 Game control device (game control means)
300 Production control device (Production control means)

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is transmitted to the effect control means. In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
At the start of the game, it is configured to transmit symbol information regarding the result of the game to the effect control means.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is included in the symbol information and transmitted to the effect control means. In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A game control means that controls the game in an integrated manner,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and
It is equipped with a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won, an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a normal variable winning device that can be converted into.
The game control means
The state of the normal variable winning device is controlled in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than the first state.
The second state can be set based on the number of times the game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times.
When the result of the game is a predetermined special result of the special results, the game started after the end of the special gaming state can be set as the second state.
At the start of the game, the variation pattern information regarding the execution mode of the game is configured to be transmitted to the effect control means.
Information on setting the second state without going through the special gaming state at the start of the game that suggests or notifies that the predetermined number of times has been reached when the number of times the game has been executed reaches the predetermined number of times. Is included in the fluctuation pattern information and transmitted to the effect control means.

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