JP2022042316A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game amusement.SOLUTION: In a game machine provided with performance control means capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variably displayed on display means as a performance, the performance control means can execute temporarily stops to operate the identification information around a predetermined position on the display means, display a predetermined performance element of the identification information in the temporary stop in a specific ready-to-win state among multiple types of ready-to-win states, and does not display the predetermined performance element of the identification information before the temporary stop.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variablely displayed on the display means as an effect.

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine capable of displaying an effect in a display means (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-195760

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for further improving the interest of the game.

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

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, in a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variablely displayed as an effect on a display means, the effect control means displays the identification information on the display means. It is possible to execute a temporary stop that operates around a predetermined position, and in the temporary stop in a specific reach state among a plurality of types of reach states, it is possible to display a predetermined effect element of the identification information and from the temporary stop. Also before, the predetermined effect element of the identification information is not displayed during the variable display.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the production control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a probability setting change / confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common processing. Special figure It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of ordinary processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 1 variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of 2 bytes distribution processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a distribution process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fluctuation start information setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing of an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the received command check process. It is a flowchart which shows the received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the one-shot system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the design system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a hit system command processing. It is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example (first half) of the screen transition when a variable display game is played. It is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example (second half) of the screen transition when the variable display game is played. It is three kinds of figures which show the change (variation mode) of the display mode with the passage of time of the symbol which shakes and fluctuates in a temporary stop state. In the second embodiment, it is an example of the effect executed by the display device (effect example 1). In the second embodiment, it is an example of the effect executed by the display device (effect example 2). In the second embodiment, it is an example of the effect executed by the display device (effect example 3).

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

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

The gaming machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame that is rotatably attached to the frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge. The opening / closing frame is composed of a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15. Further, the left end side of the opening / closing frame is the shaft attachment end side attached to the hinge, and the right end side thereof is the open end side opened by rotation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the lamp display device 80 provided on the upper part of the center case 40 has lamp display units 1 and 2 (blinking) that execute variable display (blinking) in which lighting display and extinguishing display are repeated as symbols (fourth special symbol, fourth symbol). It has a lamp display unit 3-6 (LED) for notifying the start storage number (holding number) of each special figure variation display game (LED). The lamp display device 80 is controlled by the effect control device 300 (described later). The lamp display unit 3-6 (LED) for notifying the start memory number of each special figure fluctuation display game ends the display of the number of holds due to the occurrence of a big hit, but the display device 41 is not in the big hit state (reach described later on the display device 41). (Including the case where is occurring), the number of holds is displayed.

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

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

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

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

The hit determination random value for determining the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game is stored in the normal map start memory, and when the hit judgment random value matches the judgment value, the normal map variation display is performed. The game is a hit and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the contrary, the variable display of the lamp display unit (LED) as the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol) can be stopped by "turning off" in the case of a miss and "turning on" in the case of a big hit. .. In addition, a plurality of LEDs (4th symbol LEDs) are provided as each lamp display unit, and one of the plurality of LEDs is lit in the case of a disconnection, and all the plurality of LEDs are lit in the case of a big hit. It is possible.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 39a. Is equipped with a magnetic detection coil, 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. .. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 or the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like is a machine. A micro switch having a specific contact can be used.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, mainly. 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 embodiment. By providing it, it is possible to exclude it from the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. The RAM 111c is used as a work area of the CPU 111a and a storage area for various signals and random values during game control. Information about the game (game information) is stored, and the stored information is stored even if a power failure occurs. Is a possible retention and storage means. 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 storage 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 (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state, and fluctuations before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes 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 it is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for 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 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 of the display device. When the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle after display and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example). The state in which the variable display is stopped due to the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the conditions for the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas are satisfied (for example, the same identification information). (However, the special result mode is excluded) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from the reach state.

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

In addition, the degree of expectation of the effect (notice) suggests the probability of becoming a big hit when the effect is selected, the selection rate of the effect when it is a big hit, and the effect of the effect when it is not a big hit (when it is off). It can be calculated based on the selection rate and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

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

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

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in 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 side of the effect control device 300.

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. The 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-produced product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

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

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 device.

Further, the output unit 130 has a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c connected to the data bus 140 to open the normal variable winning device 37, a large winning opening solenoid 39b (large winning opening solenoid) to open the special variable winning device 39, and the like. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting open / closed data of the lever solenoid 86b that operates the lever to open the specific area 86.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control device 300 is for displaying 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 equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speaker 19.

The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 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 timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

Further, 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 effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, etc. are executed.

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

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image 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 to the VRAM. The wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal sync signal HSYNC, and a vertical sync signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent 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 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The effect control command signal (effect command) is a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F331. Receive as. Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

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

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motor and LED, DC5V for power supply voltage of command I / F331, DC15V for driving motor, LED and speaker 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- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal), sound source LSI314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to shorten the time so that the execution time (normal map fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game is set to the second variable display time shorter than the normal first variable display time (for example). 10,000 msec is 1000 msec). In the time-reduced state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation time) is also shorter than usual, and the time reduction variation of the special figure fluctuation display game is also executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the setting key switch 93 is off but the RAM initialization switch 112 is on when the power is turned on, the state shifts to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode) and the RAM initialization process (RAM clear). The process) is executed, and the RAM 111c is initialized (see A1042-1444 in FIG. 5B).

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

[Control of game control device]
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. 5A and 5B and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the timekeeping of the power delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). 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 turning on the power from becoming complicated.

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

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

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

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

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the start 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. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (here, RAM111c). It is determined whether or not it has been done (A1022). When the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023). When the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), the process of confirming the probability setting in step A1031-A1037 (during the setting confirmation state or the setting confirmation mode), in step A1041-1044. The RAM initialization process (RAM clear process) or the process at the time of normal power-on (power recovery) in steps A1041, A1045, and A1046 is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, as long as the setting key switch 93 is on and a power failure has not occurred, it is possible to confirm the setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which the probability setting value can be changed, or the probability setting value. The setting confirmation status (setting confirmation mode) is continued.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM initialization command also includes a RAM initialization command (RAM clear command). The effect control device 300 that has received the RAM initialization command displays, for example, a customer waiting demo on the display device 41, and notifies 30 of the RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the sound of the LED and the speaker of the board decoration device 46 and the like. Do it for a second. Further, the command at the time of power failure recovery includes a screen designation command for designating the display contents of the screen of the display device 41. The screen-designated command is a customer-waiting demo command for both Special Figures 1 and 2 during normal processing (when neither fluctuating nor hitting), and is a recovery screen command otherwise.

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

The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines.

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

After that, the game control device 100 extracts the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power, and corresponds to various initial value random numbers (big hit symbol random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol). Initial value (big hit symbol initial value random number), small hit symbol random number initial value (small hit symbol initial value random number) (only when there is a small hit), hit random number that determines the normal figure hit Save in a predetermined area of RWM (A1048) as the start value of the initial value (random number of initial value per hit), initial value of random number of fall lottery used in the fall lottery (random number of initial value of fall lottery), etc., and allow interruption (A1049). ). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the start value (initial value) of various initial random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it can be difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the game control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process (A1307) that outputs commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, and further, random number update process 1 (A1308) and random number update. Process 2 (A1309) is executed. After that, monitoring 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 switch 39a, and monitoring the error (the front frame and the glass frame are opened). (A1310), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the game control device 100 executes a large winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 39a provided in the special variable winning device 39 is monitored. In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the game control device 100 issues a large winning opening count command if there is an input to the large winning opening switch during the processing during the opening of the large winning opening or the processing of the remaining balls of the large winning opening. The production command setting process is executed, and the number of large winning openings is updated by +1 when the processing is in progress while the large winning openings are being opened. Then, when the number of large winning opening counts exceeds the upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, "9" or "15"), the game control device 100 sets the special figure game processing timer area. Clear 0 and end the big winning opening switch monitoring process. As a result, the big prize opening will be closed and one round will end.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When a small hit is provided, in the special figure game processing, the small hit fanfare medium processing, the small hit medium processing, the small hit remaining ball processing, and the small hit end processing are performed during the fanfare / interval processing, and the large winning opening is being opened. It may be executed in the same manner as the processing, the processing of the remaining balls in the big winning opening, and the processing of ending the big hit. It should be noted that there is no change in the probability state such as the probability of occurrence of a big hit / small hit (big hit probability, small hit probability) during the small hit and before and after the small hit. The big hit random value may be used for the small hit determination, but the small hit judgment value (small hit value) that becomes a small hit when the big hit random values match is the big hit judgment that becomes a big hit when the big hit random values match. It is different from the value (big hit value).

In the case of a small hit, the special variable winning device 39 changes the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined short time by energizing the large winning opening solenoid 39b. Since the full opening time of the big winning opening is shorter in the small hit state (small hit game state) than in the big hit state (special game state), the game value that the player can acquire in the small hit state than in the big hit state ( The number of acquired balls) is small. In both the small hit state and the big hit state, the big winning opening is open, but the big hit state may be referred to as the first special gaming state, and the small hit state may be referred to as the second special gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2712 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a fraudulent electric power is being generated (A2713). 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), it is determined that the general electric fraud is occurring. 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 is won in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that has won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal winnings. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start winning opening 36 and the starting winning area of the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a start storage means for storing a predetermined number as a start memory up to an upper limit. 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 storage 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 (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the big hit determination process, the time saving determination is also performed by lottery using the big hit random value (if there is a small hit, the small hit determination is also performed). In the time reduction determination as a lottery, when the jackpot random number value matches the time reduction determination value, the time reduction is set as the determination result. The time reduction determination value is different from the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. In the case of the time saving determination result (time saving result), in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A3403) or the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A3503), the time saving symbol (stop symbol number, stop symbol pattern) is used as the time saving symbol (stop symbol pattern). (Time saving symbol number, time saving symbol pattern) is set, and a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the time saving symbol is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, in the display device 41, the time saving symbol is displayed as the decoration stop symbol by the effect control device 300, and the time saving state is entered from the next special figure variation display game.

Examples of the time-saving symbols displayed on the display device 41 include "1, 1, 3" in which only the left symbol and the middle symbol are aligned. There are no restrictions on the time-saving symbols if they are decided in advance, but there are regularities such as "1, 2, 3" in which the numbers are arranged in order and "1, 3, 1" in which only the left and right symbols are arranged. However, it is easy for the player to remember and is preferable. A plurality of time-saving symbols may be prepared, and the number of times (time-saving number) of the special figure variation display game in which the time-saving state continues may be determined for each time-saving symbol.

In the case of the time saving result (time saving symbol), the lamp display units 1 and 2 of the lamp display device 80 emit light in a specific manner as the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol), unlike the case of the big hit result or the small hit result. do. For example, the lamp display units 1 and 2 may emit light in a warm color such as red in the case of a big hit result or a small hit result, and a cold color such as green in the case of a time saving result (time saving pattern). May emit light with. Therefore, when the time-saving symbol is displayed as the stop symbol, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that a big hit has occurred, and it becomes easier for the player to know that the time-saving symbol has been won.

When the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed after the end of the big hit state reaches a predetermined number of times (so-called ceiling number of times), the lamp display units 1 and 2 are the fourth in cool colors regardless of the lottery. It may emit light as a pattern. In this case, the time saving symbol is displayed as the decoration stop symbol on the display device 41, and the time saving state is entered from the next special figure variation display game. As the time saving symbol displayed on the display device 41, for example, "3, 3, 5" in which only the left symbol and the middle symbol are aligned (may be "1, 1, 3" as in the case of the time saving by lottery). be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Main processing (effect control device)]
First, the details of the main processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main process (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. The main process is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (directing microcomputer) when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10. In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 300, the code (number) of the step is represented as "B ***".

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

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

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

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

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

In the RTC reading process, if the read time matches any of a plurality of predetermined times (first predetermined time, second predetermined time, ...), A predetermined effect may be executed, but a plurality of By drawing a lottery for the time interval of the predetermined time with a probability corresponding to the set value, the player can estimate the set value from this time interval. For example, the lottery may be performed so that the selection rate at long time intervals becomes smaller as the set value is larger. Further, the player can estimate the set value from the execution period of the predetermined effect by drawing a lottery for the execution period for executing the predetermined effect with a probability corresponding to the set value. For example, the lottery may be performed so that the selection rate for a long execution period becomes larger as the set value is larger.

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

Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect point control process for adding or clearing the effect points (B0012). In the effect point control process, the effect points are added by executing the effect or operation for which the effect points are to be added, and at the end of the game so that the effect points can be carried over to the next game. For example, information including information on production points is displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark). For example, the effect control device 300 can display the QR code (registered trademark) on the display device 41 in the hall / player setting mode processing. The player can estimate the set value from the added value by drawing a value (added value) to be added to the effect points with a probability according to the set value. For example, the lottery may be performed so that the selection rate of a large addition value increases as the set value increases.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as an effect random number (B0013), analyzes the received command received from the game control device 100, and executes the corresponding received command check process. (B0014). The details of the received command check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

Next, the effect control device 300 updates various data according to the contents to be displayed on the display device (display means) such as the display device 41, or sets the drawing to be displayed on the display device 41 in the display frame buffer. The effect display editing process to be performed is executed (B0015). As for the drawing data set at this time, the image of the display device 41 can be updated without any problem as long as the VDP 312 can complete the drawing within the frame period of 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec). Then, the preparation for drawing in the display frame buffer is completed, and the drawing command preparation end setting is executed (B0016).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing (B0017). If it is not the frame switching timing (the result of B0017 is "N"), the process of B0017 is repeated until the frame switching timing is reached, and if it is the frame switching timing (the result of B0017 is "Y"), the display device 41 is displayed. Instruct screen drawing (B0018). Since the frame period of the present embodiment is 1/30 second, the frame is switched when the periodic V blank (image update) is executed twice, for example, every 1/60 second (1/2 of the frame period). .. The image may not be updated in 1/60 seconds, and the interval may be further increased.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B0019).

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) including LEDs and the like (B0020). In the decoration control process, for example, light emission control of a decoration device such as an LED is executed.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a movable body control process for controlling an effect device (board effect device 44, frame effect device) such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid (B0021). In the movable body control process, for example, the accessory operation effect for driving the motor is set.

Then, when the effect control device 300 finishes the process of the above-mentioned B0021, the effect control device 300 returns to the process of B0008. After that, the processes from B0008 to B0021 are repeated.

[Receive command check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the details of the received command check process (B0014) in the above-mentioned main process (FIG. 21) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command check process executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, when the copy is completed (the result of B1106 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 loads the received command content of the command area for analysis (B1107), and analyzes the content of the received command. The process is executed (B1108). The details of the received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 below. Also, the address of the command area for analysis is updated (B1109). After that, it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1110), and if the analysis is not completed (the result of B1110 is "N"), the step. The processing of B1107 to B1110 is repeated. When the analysis is completed (the result of B1110 is "Y"), the received command check process is terminated.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the above-mentioned received command check process (FIG. 22) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command analysis process executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

When the MODE unit does not represent a variable command (the result of B1205 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the hit command (B1207). The hit-type command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) related to the effect during hitting. Interval command (set in process during interval opening), interval command (set in process during opening of big winning opening), ending command (set in processing during opening of big winning opening), small hit fanfare command, command during opening of small hit (small hit round command), Small hit end screen command (small hit ending command), etc. Then, when the MODE unit represents a hit-type command (the result of B1207 is "Y"), the hit-type command process is executed (B1208), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a hit command (the result of B1207 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the symbol command (B1209). The symbol-based commands include decorative special figure commands corresponding to stop symbol patterns (decorative special figure 1 command in special figure 1 and decorative special figure 2 command in special figure 2). Then, when the MODE unit represents a symbol-based command (the result of B1209 is "Y"), the symbol-based command process is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

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

When the MODE unit does not represent a single-shot command (the result of B1211 is "N"), the effect control device 300 then determines whether the MODE unit is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (B1213). .. The look-ahead symbol command includes a look-ahead stop symbol command. Then, when the MODE unit represents a look-ahead symbol-based command (the result of B1213 is "Y"), the look-ahead symbol-based command processing is executed (B1214), and the reception command analysis processing is terminated. If the jackpot probability at the time of reception is in the low probability state, the look-ahead symbol command processing is executed using the look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability), and if the jackpot probability at the time of reception is in the high probability state, the look-ahead is executed. A look-ahead symbol-based command process may be executed using a stop symbol command (low probability).

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

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

[Single-shot command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the one-shot command processing (B1212) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a procedure of one-shot command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents an error / invalid command when the MODE unit does not represent a probability information command (the result of B1313 is "N") (the result of B1313 is "N"). B1315). Note that there are, for example, an error occurrence command, an error release command, a state off command, and a state on command as error / invalid commands. As a status on command, a signal is generated from the glass frame opening detection switch 63 (glass frame opening detection switch) and a signal is generated from the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) (main body frame opening error, front frame). There is a command indicating (open error). In addition, the status off command indicates that no error has occurred.

Then, when the MODE unit represents an error / invalid command (the result of B1315 is "Y"), an error / invalid setting process for notifying or canceling the error or invalidity is executed (B1316). Terminates single-shot command processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in the one-shot command processing, when the MODE unit represents a command not shown in FIG. 24, the effect control device 300 may execute the processing corresponding to this command.

[Read-ahead design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the look-ahead symbol system command process (B1214) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

[Read-ahead variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the details of the look-ahead variable command process (B1216) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading variation command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the details of the symbol-based command process (B1210) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 sets a special symbol type corresponding to the MODE unit of the received symbol-based command (decorative special figure 1 command or decorative special figure 2 command) (B1801). The special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2. Then, the symbol type corresponding to the combination of the MODE unit and the ACTION unit (ACT unit) of the symbol system command is set and saved in a predetermined area such as RAM (B1802). Here, since the distribution ratio of the symbols changes between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the symbol type is set by using the table for each MODE. In this embodiment, the symbol type corresponds to a missed symbol, a 10R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, and a 10R normal jackpot symbol.

[Variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the details of the variable command processing (B1206) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

[Variable effect setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the details of the variation effect setting process (B1905) in the variation system command process (FIG. 28) described above will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variable effect setting process executed by the effect control device 300.

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

When the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (the result of B2001 is "N"), that is, the effect control device 300 is reachable variation, the effect control device 300 has a number of effect point points, a model code, a special figure type, and an effect mode. Set the first half advance notice distribution group address table corresponding to the symbol type and set value (probability set value) (B2004), and set the MODE part of the variable command (variable command) and the first half advance notice distribution group table corresponding to the variable pattern type. Get the address of (B2005).

After steps B2003 and B2005, the effect control device 300 draws a lottery for a notice that appears during the first half fluctuation (before reach) (B2006). The lottery probability of the notice depends on the set value. Next, set the second half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the number of production points, model code, special figure type, production mode, symbol type, and set value (probability setting value) (B2007), and set the variable command. The address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to the ACT unit is acquired (B2008), and the notice lottery that appears during the second half fluctuation (during reach) is performed (B2009). The lottery probability of the notice depends on the set value. After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to the MODE section and the ACT section of the variable command (variable command) is determined (B2010). From the variable commands, you can see the variable time and the main reach contents.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect (notice effect) corresponding to the lottery result of the advance notice (B2011). Then, the content of the setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value (probability set value, setting) is determined (B2012). After that, a stop symbol setting process for determining the stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game is executed according to the content of the variation effect such as the reach effect or the advance notice effect (B2013). Here, the decoration stop symbol is specifically determined, such as determining the looseness in the case of the off-target symbol.

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the setting suggestion effect (B2014). The display setting of the variable effect such as the reach effect is set (B2015), and the display setting of the advance notice effect is set (B2016). Subsequently, the display setting of the hold reduction (hold shift) corresponding to the special figure type is set. The corresponding display information (B1717) and the like are read out (B2017). Subsequently, a voice number that determines the effect mode (sound output mode) by the sound of the speaker and a decoration number that determines the effect mode by the light emission of the decoration device are set (B2018). The decoration device (board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) has a plurality of decorative light emitting units (decorative LEDs, etc.) and emits light in a light emission mode (color, light emission timing, etc. of each LED) defined by a decoration number. ..

It is possible to set the voice number and the decoration number not only based on the effect content but also by drawing with a lottery probability according to the set value (probability setting value). In this way, the player can enjoy estimating the set value (probability set value) of the gaming machine 10 from the light emitting mode of the decorative device, that is, the light emitting mode of the decorative light emitting unit (LED).

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the decorative special symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type (B2019), and in addition to the first to third special symbols, the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol, identification information). Set the display of the fourth symbol variation regarding (B2020). The fourth symbol variation is displayed by the lamp display units 1 and 2 (LEDs) of the above-mentioned lamp display device 80 provided in addition to the display device 41, and / or by the display device 41.

[Hit command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the details of the hit command process (B1208) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure of hit system command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

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

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

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

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

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

〔Screen transition〕
Next, with reference to FIGS. 31A and 31B, the components and variation modes of the decorative special symbol (decorative identification information, decorative symbol) will be described.

FIG. 31A is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order, and is an example (first half) of the screen transition when the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) is played. Similarly, FIG. 31B is an example (second half) of a screen transition when a variable display game is played.

(A) of FIG. 31A is a display screen of the display device 41 before the variable display game is played, that is, when the decorative special symbol is stopped and displayed.

In the center of the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of variable display areas 610 (left variable display area 610A (left area), right variable display area 610B (right area), central variable display area 610C (middle area)). ) Is provided. The left variable display area 610A, the right variable display area 610B, and the central variable display area 610C have a left symbol 611a (first identification information) and a right symbol 611b as decorative special symbols (decorative first symbol). (Second identification information) and the middle symbol 611c (third identification information) are stopped and displayed by the out-of-order stop symbol (for example, "786") of the immediately preceding variable display game.

Here, the left symbol 611a is composed of only numbers 613a (number parts, character parts, character components). Similarly, the middle symbol 611c is composed of only numbers 613c (number parts, character parts, character components). As an effect mode (display mode) of the decorative special symbol, a mode in which the decorative special symbol is composed of only numbers and displayed is referred to as a first display mode.

On the other hand, the right symbol 611b is composed of a plurality of components including a character 612b (character portion, character component) and a number 613b (number part, character component, character part). When the decorative special symbol includes a character and a number, the same character may be used for different numbers, or the character may be different for each number. As an effect mode of the decorative special symbol, a mode in which the decorative special symbol is composed of numbers and characters and displayed is referred to as a second display mode.

On the right side of the display screen of the display device 41, a variable display area 615 in which the variable display game is executed by a decorative special symbol (small symbol) is provided. The small symbol of the variation display area 615 is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol (for example, "786") of the immediately preceding variation display game. When the variable display game is being executed, at least one of the variable display area 610 and the variable display area 615 is displayed. Further, the results of the variable display of the variable display area 610 and the variable display area 615 are in agreement with each other.

In the upper left corner of the display screen of the display device 41, a special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 and a special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 are provided. The special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 display a number "3" indicating the special figure 1 hold number and a number "0" indicating the special figure 2 hold number, respectively.

At the bottom of the display screen of the display device 41, a first hold display unit 630 and a hold digestion area 640 (changing hold display area) are provided as a start storage display area (specific display unit, specific display area).

The first hold display unit 630 displays a hold display (start memory display, special figure 1 hold display, waiting hold display) 633 corresponding to the generated first start memory (special figure 1 hold). For example, in (A) of FIG. 31A, three hold displays 633 are displayed.

In the reserved digestion area 640, for example, as shown in FIG. 31A (i), in the first start memory (special figure 1 hold) related to the variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) being executed (during digestion). The changing hold display 633a is displayed as the corresponding hold display (starting memory display, special figure 1 hold display, special figure changing hold display, special figure digesting hold display).

It should be noted that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is defined as the main variable display game according to the game state and the like. For example, in the normal gaming state, the main variable display game is the special figure 1 variable display game. Further, in a specific gaming state such as a time saving state, the main variable display game is the special figure 2 variable display game. In the specific game state, the second start memory is likely to be generated as the start memory, and the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) generated in the second hold display unit provided beside the hold digestion area 640 corresponds to the generated second start memory. The hold display (Special Figure 2 hold display) will be displayed.

In the lower left corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the number of games since the end of the previous big hit (the number of variable display games, for example, "299G") is displayed. From the display of the number of games, the player can grasp the number of games required to reach the number of time-saving ceiling games (predetermined number of times, so-called number of ceilings). The number of games is the number of games in a normal probability state (low probability state), and does not have to include the number of variable display games executed in a probability change state (high probability state).

(I) of FIG. 31A is a display screen of the display device 41 after the variable display game is started, that is, after the variable display of the decorative special symbol is started.

When the variable display game is started, the hold display 633 displayed on the first hold display unit 630 moves one by one to the right (hold shift), and one hold at the right end of the first hold display unit 630. The display 633 moves to the reserved digestion area 640 and is displayed as the variable pending display 633a in the square frame of the reserved digestion area 640.

When the variable display game is started, as shown in (i) of FIG. 31A, the decorative special symbol of the variable display area 610 and the small symbol of the variable display area 615 are variablely displayed (“↓↓↓”). These variation displays are set as part of the variation effect by the effect control device 300 in steps B2010 and B2013 of the variation effect setting process. Regarding the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game (decorative special figure fluctuation display game), the fluctuation before the reach is established may be called the first half fluctuation, and the fluctuation after the reach is established (during the reach) may be called the second half fluctuation. In the lower left corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the number of games counted +1 with the start of the variable display game (for example, "300G") is displayed. Further, the special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 displays the current number "2" of the special figure 1 hold (first start storage), and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 displays the current special figure 2 hold (1st start storage). The number "0" of the second start memory) is displayed.

In the first half fluctuation before the reach is established, as shown in (i) of FIG. 31A, the right symbol 611b is variablely displayed by vertical scrolling. For example, in vertical scrolling, nine series of multiple symbols (decorative identification symbols) corresponding to numbers from 1 to 9 appear on the display screen in order and cross the display screen in the vertical direction (vertical direction). After moving, it disappears from the display screen. When the right symbol 611b is vertically scrolled, the right symbol 611b may be moved in a curved shape as shown by an arrow in (i) of FIG. 31A. Further, the right symbol 611b may be displayed in a variable manner by side-scrolling in which a series of a plurality of symbols move in the horizontal direction.

On the other hand, as shown in (i) of FIG. 31A, in the first half fluctuation before the reach is established, the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c rotate around the axis, unlike the right symbol 611b. It is displayed in a variable manner according to the rotation fluctuation visually recognized by the player. The rotation fluctuation of (i) is not a mode in which one symbol rotates, but a mode in which a series of a plurality of symbols are switched and displayed every one rotation (may be half a rotation, every 45 degrees, etc.). Is. In addition, instead of the rotation fluctuation, the front-back movement (back-and-forth scroll) that shows a series of overlapping symbols to move in the front-back direction by perspective, or simply switching the series of multiple symbols in order at the same position. Switching fluctuations to be displayed or shaking fluctuations such that one symbol shakes slightly may be performed.

The rotation fluctuations of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c (forward / backward fluctuations, switching fluctuations, and shaking fluctuations are also possible) are fluctuations in which the symbols do not cross the display screen, and unlike the vertical scroll of the right symbol 611b, the fluctuations on the right. It does not require a wide variable display area that extends long in one direction (scrolling direction) like the display area 610B. Therefore, due to the rotational fluctuation of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c, the left variation display area 610A and the center variation display area 610C become smaller (narrower) than the right variation display area 610B. For this reason, it is possible to effectively secure an effect area for producing an effect other than the variation display, and it becomes easier to visually recognize each variation display of the left symbol 611a, the right symbol 611b, and the middle symbol 611c, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31A (i), at the lower part of the display screen, two hold displays 633 corresponding to the hold (first start storage) are displayed on the first hold display unit 630, and the square frame is held. In the digestion area 640, a variable hold display 633a indicating a hold (starting memory that was the execution right of this special figure variable display game) related to the running variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) is displayed. There is. However, due to the rotational fluctuation of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c, the left variation display area 610A and the center variation display area 610C become small and do not overlap with the first hold display unit 630 and the hold digestion area 640, so that the left symbol 611a And the middle symbol 611c do not overlap with the hold display 633 or the changing hold display 633a, and the visibility of the left symbol 611a, the middle symbol 611c, the hold display 633, or the changing hold display 633a becomes good, and the game The interest of the is improved.

In (i) of FIG. 31A, both the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c are rotationally varied, but only one of the symbols may be rotationally varied. Further, the vertically scrolled symbol is not limited to the right symbol 611b, and the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c may be vertically scrolled.

In (i), the rotation-variable symbol (left symbol 611a or middle symbol 611c) is the first display mode composed of only numbers (number 613a or number 613c), and the symbol (right symbol) that is changed by vertical scrolling. 611b) is a second display mode composed of a number (number 613b) and a character (character 612b). Further, it is possible to change from the rotation fluctuation to the vertical scroll, but the display mode of the symbol changed from the rotation fluctuation to the vertical scroll is appropriately switched from the first display mode (number only) to the second display mode (number + character). be able to. On the contrary, it is possible to change from the vertical scroll to the rotation fluctuation, but the display mode of the symbol changed from the vertical scroll to the rotation fluctuation is appropriately changed from the second display mode (number + character) to the first display mode (number only). You may switch.

In addition, it is determined which of these special decorative symbols is vertically scrolled and the other symbols are rotated and fluctuated according to the game state, the set value of the jackpot probability, the jackpot expectation, the production background (stage), and the like. You may. According to such an aspect, the set value and the expected value can be notified from the variation mode of the decorative special symbol, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the variation mode of the decorative special symbol is different from other states only in a limited state such as a specific game state or a special stage, it is possible to make the player visually recognize a rare effect with a limited feeling. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, the scroll direction (horizontal scroll, vertical scroll), rotation direction (clockwise, counterclockwise), and fluctuation speed may be appropriately changed according to the game state and the like.

FIG. 31A (c) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the decorative special symbol is temporarily stopped in the first half variation before the reach is established.

On the display screen of the display device 41, as shown in (c) of FIG. 31A, the left symbol 611a, the middle symbol 611c, and the right symbol 611b of the variable display area 610 are temporarily stopped (for example, "432") and shaken. It is fluctuating (vibration operation). Since these decorative special symbols operate by shaking fluctuations, it is possible to notify the player that the temporary stop state is not completely stopped. In the temporary stop state shown in (u) and (e) of FIG. 31A, in the decorative special symbol displayed in the first display mode (characters only), one symbol rotates instead of the shaking fluctuation. Rotational fluctuation may be performed in any mode.

In the temporary stop state, the middle symbol 611c is displayed at a position on the lower left side of the straight line connecting the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b, and the arrangement relationship of these decorative special symbols is an inverted triangle. By displaying the middle symbol 611c on the upper right side, the arrangement relationship of the decorative special symbols may be made into a triangle. Further, although the arrangement relationship of the decorative special symbols shown in FIG. 31A (c) is an obtuse triangle, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are positioned closer to each other or farther from the straight line by these symbols. By displaying the middle symbol 611c at the position, the arrangement relationship may be an acute triangle. Further, by displaying the left symbol 611a, the right symbol 611b, and the middle symbol 611c in the temporarily stopped state at equal intervals, the arrangement relationship of the decorative special symbols may be an equilateral triangle. In this way, by arranging the special decorative patterns in a triangular shape instead of a straight line, it is possible to produce an unexpected effect and improve the interest of the game.

It is not necessary that all the decorative special symbols are temporarily stopped, and only one or two decorative symbols (for example, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b) may be temporarily stopped. Further, these decorative special symbols are temporarily stopped in a normal display mode of, for example, "432", but for example, a pseudo-ream symbol such as "ream" is displayed on the middle symbol 611c to temporarily stop and the provisional stop. A pseudo continuous effect that repeats the pseudo fluctuation after the stop may be performed.

In the temporary stop state, the left symbol 611a swings and fluctuates in the left-right direction (lateral direction) with the operation width Da (first operation width). Similarly, the right symbol 611b swings in the vertical direction (vertical direction) with the operating width Db (second operating width), and the middle symbol 611c swings in the horizontal direction with the operating width Dc (third operating width). The operating width Da of the left symbol 611a and the operating width Dc of the middle symbol 611c have the same operating width (vibration width, amplitude) and are larger than the operating width of the right symbol 611b, making it easier for the player to pay attention. (Da = Dc> Db). Although the right symbol 611b has a relatively small operation width, the character 612b is added, and the right symbol 611b can be easily attracted to the player depending on the display mode (still image, moving image, etc.) of the character 612b.

As described above, the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c in the first display mode (numbers only) have a number of constituent elements (identification information) constituting the symbols as compared with the right symbol 611b in the second display mode (number + character). Although there are few effect elements) constituting the effect mode of the above, the operation width Da (Dc) is larger than the operation width Db of the right symbol 611b. Therefore, as the number of components is smaller and the symbol is less conspicuous, the movement width of the shaking fluctuation becomes larger at the time of temporary stop, so that the symbol is emphasized. be able to. If there are symbols (left symbol 611a and middle symbol 611c) having a small number of components, a space for producing an effect can be secured on the display screen, and it becomes easy to add the character 612b to the right symbol 611b.

Further, for example, the smaller the number or the size of the character on the symbol, the larger the movement range of the shaking fluctuation may be, and the less conspicuous symbol can be easily recognized by the player depending on the embodiment, and the game can be played. Can enhance the interest of. If there is a symbol with a small number or character size, it is possible to secure a space for producing the effect on the display screen.

Further, the movement width may be increased as the design is inconspicuous (for example, blue system, black and white, low transparency), and the character of the design (for example, character 612b) is inconspicuous (for example, the main character team). Instead, the movement width may be increased as the character is a sub-character (supporting character) such as a villager.

Further, the movement range of the shaking fluctuation at the time of temporary stop of these decorative special symbols may be changed according to the game state, the set value of the jackpot probability, the jackpot expectation degree, the effect background (stage), and the like. According to such an aspect, the set value and the expected value can be notified from the operation range of the shaking fluctuation, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the movement range of the shaking fluctuation is different from other states only in a limited state such as a specific game state or a special stage, it is possible to make the player visually recognize a rare effect with a limited feeling. Can enhance the interest of.

The left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c sway in the horizontal direction (horizontal direction) around the reference position (for example, the axis) of the symbol, but instead sway in the vertical direction (vertical direction). May be done. Further, the right symbol 611b may also swing and fluctuate in the left-right direction in the same manner. Further, these decorative special symbols may swing and fluctuate in the diagonal direction by changing the phases of vibrations in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction to the same phase or reverse transfer. Further, the phase of the vibration in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction may be shifted from the in-phase or reverse transfer to move in a circular or elliptical shape.

Further, as described above, in the temporarily stopped state, the vibration mode (the mode of vibration fluctuation) such as the operation width and the vibration direction differs depending on the symbol, so that an interesting effect can be executed and the fun of the game is improved.

It should be noted that the variable hold display 633a can also be vibrated and displayed so as to be conspicuous. For example, the vibration width of the variable hold display 633a can be made larger than the operation width Da (or Dc, Db) of the left symbol 611a (or the middle symbol 611c, right symbol 611b) to attract the player's attention. .. Further, the variable hold display 633a can be displayed by vibrating with a vibration width according to the expected degree of big hit. For example, when the degree of expectation is high, if the vibration width of the variable hold display 633a is made larger than the operating width Da (or Dc, Db) of the left symbol 611a (or the middle symbol 611c, right symbol 611b), the interest of the game is Is improved.

(E) of FIG. 31A is a display screen of the display device 41 when the decorative special symbol is temporarily stopped immediately before the reach is established.

On the display screen of the display device 41, as shown in (e) of FIG. 31A, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are temporarily stopped while the middle symbol 611c of the variation display area 610 is variablely displayed due to the rotational fluctuation. (For example, "2 ↓ 2"), the shaking fluctuation (vibration operation) is performed. That is, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are temporarily stopped at symbols different from the symbols shown in FIG. 31A (c).

As shown in (e) of FIG. 31A, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are temporarily stopped in a state (same symbol, same identification information, for example, "2" and "2") satisfying the condition for the special result mode. By doing so, it is possible to shift to the reach state.

Further, since the middle symbol 611c is variablely displayed due to rotational fluctuation, a wide variable display area is not required, so that the player can easily visually recognize the decorative special symbols (identification information) of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b. It is easy to recognize that it will be in reach. In addition, the temporary stop state of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b may be made relatively conspicuous by rotating the middle symbol 611c in a transparent state or a semi-transparent state.

FIG. 31A (O) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the reach is established. From (O) to (Ka), the process (state) of establishing reach is shown. In addition, (e) may be included in the process of establishing reach.

Immediately after the temporary stop ((E) in FIG. 31A) while satisfying the conditions for the special result mode, the left symbol 611a moves downward as shown by the dotted arrow in (O) in FIG. 31A. The right symbol 611b moves upward while only the character portion becomes smaller. The middle symbol 611c changes from axis rotation to vertical scrolling and moves near the center of the display screen. In this way, the decorative special symbol of the variable display area 610 moves to the position at the time of reach call. The reach call is an effect of notifying (calling) that the reach state is reached or that the reach effect is started by voice or the like.

When the decorative special symbol of the variable display area 610 moves to the position at the time of reach call, the movement is completed instantaneously without making the player visually recognize the movement process, but the movement process is a game. You may make the effect visible to the person.

FIG. 31A (?) Is a display screen of the display device 41 when the reach is established and the reach call is made.

The decorative special symbols of the variable display area 610 are arranged in a horizontal row at the position at the time of reach call, that is, at the position near the center in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen.

The middle symbol 611c is largely vertically scrolled in the direction of the variable display before the temporary stop of the right symbol 611b, that is, in the vertical direction (vertical direction) of the display screen, but the position of the center (center of gravity) of the vertical scroll is on the left. It will be lined up horizontally with the symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b. That is, the position of the center (center of gravity) of the central variable display area 610C, which is the area where the vertical scroll of the middle symbol 611c is performed, is in a horizontal row with the center position of the left variable display area 610A and the right variable display area 610B. Will be lined up in.

Then, by arranging the decorative special symbols at positions different from the previous positions (such as (i) in FIG. 31A), it is possible to notify the player that the reach has been established and the latter half has changed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the reach effect will be performed in the latter half of the fluctuation by the notification, and to raise the expectation for the big hit, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the direction of the fluctuation display of the middle symbol 611c is the same as the direction of the fluctuation display before the temporary stop of the right symbol 611b and corresponds to it (the direction of the fluctuation display is aligned), the rotation fluctuation of the middle symbol 611c By eliminating the discomfort of the player, it is possible to surprise the player and enhance the interest of the game.

Since the configuration mode of the right symbol 611b is the same first display configuration (numbers only) as the configuration mode of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c, these three (three types) decorative special symbols have commonality. It is possible to eliminate the discomfort of the player and to surprise the player and enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the player pays attention to the right symbol 611b changed to the new configuration mode, it becomes easier to understand the progress of the game such as the establishment of reach.

Further, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are temporarily stopped and shaken with the same symbol, but may be temporarily stopped with the same symbol and rotate.

Further, when the right symbol 611b is moved to the position at the time of reach call, the display mode including the character portion and the number portion (second display mode) is switched to the display mode of only the number portion (first display mode). In this way, by switching the right symbol 611b to the display mode of only the number part and displaying it simply, it becomes easy to secure a space (screen space) for displaying the reach effect in the latter half variation.

In addition, the small symbol, which is a decorative special symbol that is variablely displayed in the small variable display area 615 before and after the reach is established, does not change in the configuration mode and the variable mode. Therefore, since the player can confirm the small symbols that are variablely displayed in a certain display mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of security. The small symbol may be the above-mentioned fourth special symbol (fourth symbol).

Next, FIG. 31B (ki) is a display screen of the display device 41 after the reach effect is started in the latter half variation after the reach is established.

For example, when SP2 reach is selected as the reach effect, a friendly character 622 facing the enemy character 621 is displayed in the center of the display screen, and a battle effect for fighting is started. The enemy character 621 can display a (same) character corresponding to the character 612b added to the right symbol 611b together with a number.

Depending on the display mode (character type) of the enemy character 621, a special decorative pattern that stops when the effect of winning the battle may be suggested. For example, if the same character as the character 612b added to the right symbol 611b of "2" appears as an enemy character 621, winning the battle will result in a big hit and the decorative special symbol will stop at "222". Can be expected by the player. Therefore, for example, the right symbol 611b is temporarily stopped at an odd numbered symbol (“1”, “3”, etc.) that becomes a jackpot result (probability variation jackpot result) that shifts to a probable change state (specific game state) after the jackpot game, and the relevant symbol is displayed in the battle effect. By the appearance of the enemy character 621 corresponding to the character 612b of the right symbol 611b, the player can be expected to have a probable change jackpot, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The degree of expectation of a big hit may be notified by the display mode of the character 612b of the right symbol 611b that is temporarily stopped and the display mode of the enemy character 621 corresponding to the character 612b. For example, by further adding an effect such as red or gold to the edge of the character 612b or the character 621 or its surroundings, a big hit can be expected from the player, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be notified depending on the types of characters 612b and 621, and the clothes (equipment) and movements of these characters.

Further, at the upper part of the display screen, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b of the display mode of only numbers (first display mode) are displayed in the upper left corner and the upper right corner, respectively. Therefore, it becomes easier to secure a wider space near the center of the display screen for displaying the reach effect, and it becomes easier to emphasize the content of the reach effect to the player, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the waiting display 633 (2 pieces) of the first holding display unit 630 is hidden, and the holding digestion area 640 is displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen without a square frame to battle the changing hold display 633a. You can check it during the production. Therefore, when the display mode has a high expectation due to the hold change (hold change notice) due to the look-ahead effect, the continuous notice effect, etc., the variable display game is performed based on the changing hold display 633a of any display mode. Since the player can confirm whether or not the game is played, it is easy to raise the expectation for the big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 31B is a display screen of the display device 41 when a battle movie (movie effect, moving image effect) is displayed in the reach effect in the latter half variation.

The effect control device 300 can display the battle movie in the center of the display screen according to the selected reach effect. For example, when the variable display game has a special result (big hit result), the enemy character 621 can display a battle movie in which the ally character 622 wins as a reach effect corresponding to the big hit. On the other hand, for example, when the variable display game does not have a special result (big hit result), that is, when it is not a big hit, for example, as a reach effect corresponding to the loss, the enemy character 621 can display a battle movie in which the ally character 622 is defeated. can.

When the variable display game has a special result (big hit result), the big hit may be notified by the reverse victory effect in which the ally character 622 is defeated once by the enemy character 621 and then the reverse victory is achieved. At that time, a promotion effect may be performed, and a special decorative symbol may be switched from an even-numbered symbol (for example, "222") to an odd-numbered symbol (for example, "111") to notify that it is a probable change jackpot. According to these aspects, it is possible to provide a high game value with an unexpected effect to a player who is disappointed that the variable display game does not become a big hit or a probabilistic big hit, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, when an even numbered symbol (for example, "222") is displayed after the battle effect, the development effect (for example, full rotation reach effect) may be performed after temporarily stopping the even numbered symbol (for example, "222") instead of displaying the stop display. According to such an aspect, the jackpot result can be derived with a symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the symbol 611b on the right (for example, "2") temporarily stopped before the battle effect. Even when the transition is made, the player can expect a probable change jackpot, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

FIG. 31B is a display screen of the display device 41 when the variable display game stops fluctuating with a special result (big hit result).

When the variable display game fluctuates with a special result (big hit result), the decorative special symbol of the variable display area 610 is stopped and displayed with a big hit symbol (special result mode) of, for example, "222". Further, the small symbol of the variable display area 610B is also stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol of, for example, "222".

Further, when the variable display game is stopped and displayed, the variable pending display 633a, which was being digested in the reserved digestion area 640, is hidden.

After that, the effect control device 300 executes the fanfare effect. Then, the gaming state changes to the jackpot state (special gaming state), and the player can perform the jackpot game (special gaming).

[Variation example of fluctuation mode during shaking fluctuation]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 32, a modified example of the variation mode (swaying method) at the time of shaking fluctuation of the symbols (particularly the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c) in the temporarily stopped state will be described.

FIG. 32 is a diagram of three types showing a change (variation mode) in the display mode with the passage of time of the symbol that is swinging and fluctuating in the temporarily stopped state.

The shaking method # 1 in FIG. 32 is a variation mode due to the overall translation of the symbol (for example, “3”) as a plane symbol object or a three-dimensional symbol object. The shaking method # 1 is suitable as a fluctuation mode used when the above-mentioned right symbol 611b in (c) (e) of FIG. 31A swings (vibrates) in the lateral direction, but the shaking method # 2 or shaking is suitable. Method # 3 may be used.

For example, in the shaking method # 1, the operating width Da of the left symbol 611a (or the operating width Dc of the middle symbol 611c, the operating width Db of the right symbol 611b) is the moving distance of the center of the symbol on the display screen. Since the fluctuation fluctuates in the left-right direction, the center that is the reference position of the symbol is not limited to the point (center point), but can also be said to be the axis (central axis) of the symbol. The center of the symbol when the shaking is fluctuating is the time from the left one-dotted line to the middle, right, middle, and left one-dotted lines, for example, as shown by the three one-dotted lines in the shaking method # 1 in FIG. It moves in order with the passage of time, and the coordinates on the horizontal axis move periodically so as to draw a sine curve.

Next, the shaking method # 2 in FIG. 32 is a variation mode due to the axis rotation of the symbol (for example, “3”) as the plane symbol object. Similar to the rotation fluctuation of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c as shown in (i) of FIG. 31A, the rotation is centered on the axis of the symbol, but in the swing fluctuation of the shaking method # 2, the rotation is about 70 degrees to the left and right. It is a swing mode that stops and repeats rotation (reversal) in the opposite direction.

For example, in the shaking method # 2, the center of the symbol does not move, and as the entire symbol rotates (swings) on the one-point broken line, it seems to expand and contract in the lateral direction. Therefore, the operating width Da (Dc) is defined as the width (large arrow) or the change width (small arrow) of the entire design, as shown by large and small arrows at the bottom of the shaking method # 2 in FIG.

Subsequently, the shaking method # 3 in FIG. 32 is a variation mode due to the axis rotation of the symbol (for example, “3”) as the three-dimensional symbol object. The shaking method # 3 is suitable as a variation mode used at the time of the shaking fluctuation of the left symbol 611a and the middle symbol 611c described in (c) (e) of FIG. 31A, but the shaking method # 1 and the shaking method # 2 are used. You may use it.

For example, in the shaking method # 3, the operating width Da (Dc) is the moving distance of the center of the surface of the pattern on the display screen, and the coordinates on the horizontal axis are sinusoidal as shown by the three alternate long and short dash lines. It moves periodically. In addition, it seems that the side portion of the three-dimensional symbol object (design) expands and contracts in the lateral direction as the entire symbol rotates (swings). In the shaking method # 3 of FIG. 32, the surface (front surface) of the design does not expand or contract even if the entire design rotates (swings), so the numbers on the surface (for example, "3") should always be displayed in the same size. It is possible to improve the visibility of the design.

In addition, the expansion and contraction of the surface (front surface) together with the side portion of the symbol may be performed in the same manner as the shaking method # 2 in accordance with the rotation (swing) of the entire symbol. According to such an aspect, it becomes easier to express the three-dimensional effect of the design more naturally, and it is possible to create an effect emphasizing that the design is a three-dimensional object.

Further, in FIG. 32, a modification of the variation mode (swaying method) in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) has been described, but as described above in the explanation of (c) in FIG. 31A, the vertical direction (vertical direction) and the diagonal direction, The modified example may be applied when the design is moved in a circular or elliptical shape.

[Action / effect of the first embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment is a game (variable display) in which a plurality of identification information (decorative special symbol (decorative first symbol (left symbol 611a, right symbol 611b, middle symbol 611c), small symbol)) is variablely displayed. The display means (for example, the display device 41) is provided with an effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a game or a decorative special figure variation display game as an effect. The effect control means can execute a temporary stop in which the identification information is vibrated (swayed and fluctuated) in the display means, and the vibration mode (vibration width, shaking motion amount, shaking method) of the identification information in the temporary stop can be determined. , It differs depending on the effect element (for example, a component (number, character)) constituting the effect mode (first display mode, second display mode) of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the vibration mode of the identification information at the time of temporary stop can be changed according to the effect element of the identification information, the identification information can be emphasized and easily recognized by the player. , The fun of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect element is a component (character, number) configured so that the identification information can be identified, and the vibration mode (vibration width) is better if the large component (character part) is not included. growing. According to such a gaming machine 10, the more inconspicuous identification information does not include a large component, the larger the vibration mode at the time of temporary stop can be made. Therefore, the identification information can be emphasized and easily recognized by the player, and the game can be easily recognized. It can enhance the interest.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect elements are components (characters, numbers) that are configured so that the identification information can be identified, and the identification information having a smaller number of components is the identification information having a larger number of components. The vibration mode (vibration width) becomes larger than that. According to such a gaming machine 10, the smaller the number of components and the less conspicuous identification information, the larger the vibration mode at the time of temporary stop, so that the identification information can be emphasized and easily recognized by the player. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect element is a variation mode (rotation variation, vertical scroll, horizontal scroll) of the identification information before the temporary stop, and when the variation mode is a specific variation mode (rotation variation). Increase the vibration mode (vibration width). According to such a gaming machine 10, the smaller the variable display area when variable display is, the larger the vibration mode at the time of temporary stop can be increased, so that the identification information can be emphasized and easily recognized by the player. It can be done, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the specific identification information (left symbol 611a, middle symbol 611c) is displayed in the first display mode having the first component (first identification element = number portion), and other identification information (1st identification element = number portion) is displayed. The right symbol 611b) is displayed in a second display mode having a first component (first identification element = number portion) and a second component (second identification element = character portion). According to such a gaming machine 10, since the display mode of the specific identification information and the other identification information can be varied and displayed, the display mode is different from the normal display mode of the identification information, which is unexpected. It is possible to perform a certain production and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the temporary stop, the specific identification information (left symbol 611a, middle symbol 611c) vibrates in a specific vibration mode (vibration around the axis (swing mode)), and other identification information (right). The symbol 611b) vibrates in a vibration mode (overall translation) that is not a specific vibration mode. According to such a gaming machine 10, since the vibration mode can be changed between the specific identification information and the other identification information to make a temporary stop state, the temporary stop state is different from the normal temporary stop state of the normal identification information. It is possible to produce unexpected effects and enhance the interest of the game.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the game mode at the time of temporary stop is increased as the identification information is less conspicuous has been described, but the vibration mode at the time of temporary stop of the conspicuous identification information is increased to make the identification information more visible. You may stand up and emphasize. According to such a game machine 10, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the identification information to be made more conspicuous, and it is possible to produce a sharp effect, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. The configuration other than that described below may be the same as that of the first embodiment. Further, the same reference numerals are used for the configurations that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

The second embodiment relates to an effect example executed in the reach state in the display device 41 or the like, and may be executed instead of the effect of FIG. 31B of the first embodiment. The entertainment of the game can be improved by the production example of the second embodiment. The effect according to the effect example is set by the effect control device 300 in steps B2010 and B2013 of the variable effect setting process.

[Production example 1]
The effect example 1 shown in FIG. 33 is an example of the effect executed during the special reach (SP reach, specific reach) on the display screen of the display device 41 following the (ka) of FIG. 31A of the first embodiment. Here, the SP reach is, for example, the SP2 reach described above, but may be an SP1 reach or an SP3 reach.

In (sa), the normal reach (N reach) develops into the SP reach, and the battle production (competition production) between the character 621 and the character 622 is started. Character 621 is an enemy character and character 622 is a friendly character, but vice versa. As an introduction to the characters fighting in the battle production, the characters 621 and the character 622 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction at the start of the battle production.

The left symbol 611a is variablely displayed by rotational fluctuation with the same symbol "2" in the variable display area 610A on the upper left side of the character 621 and the character 622 arranged side by side, so as to rotate about a certain axis. It is visually recognized by the player. The right symbol 611b is variablely displayed by rotational fluctuation with the same symbol "2" in the variable display area 610B on the lower right side of the character 621 and the character 622 arranged side by side, so that the axis rotates about a certain axis. It is visually recognized by the player. Here, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are in a temporary stop state because they do not disappear from the display screen with the same symbol without switching.

That is, in this temporary stop state, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b operate periodically (periodically move) within a certain range around predetermined positions in the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the display screen, respectively. Here, the predetermined position corresponds to the axis of axis rotation, and the fixed range is the vertical width and the maximum horizontal width of the symbol displayed on the display screen.

In the temporarily stopped state, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b rotate at regular intervals, but instead of the rotational fluctuation, they sway around the axis (vibration) as shown in # 3 in FIG. ) May be done. In addition, when the shaking fluctuates, the shaking angle and the swing width may be different from # 3 in FIG. 32 in order to improve the interest. In FIG. 32, the axis corresponds to the alternate long and short dash (dashed line) in the middle.

The middle symbol 611c, which was displayed in the central variable display area 610C before the reach state is reached, is either hidden after the reach state or is translucent and difficult to see. Further, the small symbol, which is a small decorative special symbol as compared with the large symbol (left symbol 611a, right symbol 611b), is variablely displayed in the small variable display area 615 at the right end of the display screen.

Further, the left symbol 611a is composed of only the number 613a as a component, and the right symbol 611b is composed of only the number 613b as a component so as not to interfere with the display of the character 621 and the character 622. The numbers 613a and 613b are shown by projecting a three-dimensional number as a three-dimensional object (3D object) on the display screen, respectively. The numbers 613a and 613b are the same number "2".

The symbol may be composed of a plurality of components with a large character and a small number before the reach of FIG. 31A. However, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b after reach do not include a character (character portion) which is a large component, and the number of components (identification elements) configured so that the symbols can be identified is small.

When the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are variablely displayed (rotational fluctuation or shaking fluctuation) in a predetermined mode in the temporary stop state of SP reach, the first configuration mode (only in front of the three-dimensional object of the numbers 613a and 613b, respectively). It can be displayed in the second configuration mode (predetermined configuration mode) (se) only on the side surface. In the special symbol fluctuation display game currently being executed, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are symbol patterns only on the side surface during scroll display (normal fluctuation) or shaking fluctuation before the temporary stop of SP reach. It is not displayed in the second configuration mode (predetermined configuration mode). For this reason, the effect of the decorative special symbol (reach symbol = left symbol 611a or right symbol 611b) in the SP reach state is made more interesting or emphasized than other reach states (for example, N reach state) by displaying only the side surface. be able to.

Further, the left symbol 611a or the right symbol 611b may be displayed in the second configuration mode in which the symbol pattern is only on the side surface during the rotation fluctuation such as (i) and (e) in FIG. 31A. The rotation speed is increased (the rotation cycle is shortened) to make it difficult to visually recognize the pattern pattern only on the side surface, or the moving image frame corresponding to the pattern pattern only on the side surface is eliminated and not displayed in the second configuration mode. However, during the rotation fluctuation of FIG. 33, the left symbol 611a or the right symbol 611b has a second configuration in which the rotation speed of the rotation fluctuation is slowed down (the rotation cycle is lengthened) by the same number, and only the side surface is a symbol pattern. Make sure that the aspect is visible.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation display (variation display in a predetermined mode) due to rotation fluctuation or shaking fluctuation may be stored in the image ROM 325 as a moving image (animation). In this case, the effect of the special decorative pattern can be displayed in a moving image (animation) in an interesting manner, and the fun of the game is improved. Further, the variation display in a mode other than the rotation variation and the shaking variation (scroll display or the like) may be displayed based on the still image of the decorative special pattern stored in the image ROM 325. For example, the variable display in the scroll display or the like may be displayed by changing the display position on the display screen of the still image of the decorative special pattern.

The special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 displays the number "2" of the special figure 1 hold (first start memory, special figure 1 start memory), and the special figure 2 hold number display unit 660 displays the current special figure 2. The number "0" of the hold (second start memory, special figure 2 start memory) is displayed. The variable hold display 633a indicating the hold related to the running special figure change display game (starting memory that was the execution right of this special figure change display game) is in the lower right corner of the display screen, and the lower right of the right symbol 611b. Although it is displayed in the reserved digestion area 640 on the side, the square frame of the reserved digestion area 640 is not displayed.

In the lower left corner of the display screen, " "300G" is displayed.

Next, in (), a plurality of special images 701a and 701b are displayed in a special display mode as an emphasis effect for emphasizing that the band images 703a and 703b described later are displayed. By scrolling display as a special display mode, one special image 701a moves in one direction (for example, right), and the other special image 701b moves in the opposite direction (for example, left). The special images 701a and 701b pass between the left symbol 611a and the changing hold display 633a (or the right symbol 611b) so as not to impair the visibility of the left symbol 611a and the changing hold display 633a (or the right symbol 611b). You may move to do so. The special image 701a may partially overlap with the left symbol 611a, or the special image 701b may partially overlap with the right symbol 611b, but the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b may partially overlap with the special image 701a. , 701b is displayed on the front side or the front side (upper layer side). As a result, the visibility of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b is not impaired, and it becomes easy to understand that the reach state is reached.

The special images 701a and 701b are band-shaped, but like the band images 703a and 703b described later, they may be arranged with the full width of the left and right from one end of the display screen to the other, and may be arranged in a shape other than the band. good. The special images 701a and 701b are provided with decorative portions 702a and 702b at both ends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) as shown by diagonal lines. The decorative portions 702a and 702b extend in the longitudinal direction of the special images 701a and 701b, and have a predetermined color (for example, yellow) and a predetermined pattern (for example, a striped pattern) as predetermined effect elements. For the purpose of improving the taste, this color or pattern may change as the special images 701a and 701b move. In the special images 701a and 701b, the character "chance" is displayed between the decorative portions 702a and 702b. The decorative portions 702a and 702b may be images (image data) different from those of the special images 701a and 701b, and may be effects arranged around the top and bottom of the special images 701a and 701b.

Subsequently, in (s), band images 703a and 703b are displayed as specific images. On the front side or the front side (upper layer side) of the band image 703a, all or a part of the left symbol 611a and the special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 and the special figure 2 hold as displays related to the hold (starting memory). The number display unit 660 is superimposed on the band image 703a. On the front side or the front side of the band image 703b, all or part of the right symbol 611b, the changing hold display 633a as a display related to the hold, and the number of special figure change display games (number of games, 300G in this case) are displayed. , Is displayed superimposed on the band image 703b.

The band images 703a and 703b are displayed in full width on the left and right from one end to the other of the display screen, respectively. Similar to the special images 701a and 701b of (1), the band images 703a and 703b move one band image 703a in one direction (for example, right) and the other band image 703b by scroll display as a special display mode. Moves in the opposite direction (eg left). Since the band images 703a and 703b and the special images 701a and 701b are displayed in a special display mode (scroll display) in common, the effect is continuous and the fun of the game is improved.

Between the plurality of band images 703a and 703b, the character 621 and the character 622 during the battle effect are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the variable display area 615 of the small symbol is arranged. As a result, the character 621, the character 622, and the small symbol can be visually recognized without being disturbed by the band images 703a and 703b. The battle effect may be displayed as a movie (movie) in which the characters 621 and 622 appear.

Similar to the special images 701a and 701b of (1), the band images 703a and 703b are provided with decorative portions 704a and 704b (diagonal lines) at both ends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (vertical direction), respectively. The decorative portions 704a and 704b extend in the longitudinal direction of the band images 703a and 703b, and have a predetermined color (for example, yellow) and a predetermined pattern (for example, a striped pattern) as predetermined effect elements. The colors and patterns may be the same as the colors and patterns of the decorative portions 702a and 702b of the special images 701a and 701b. In addition, not a part of the band images 703a and 703b but the whole may be the decorative part 704a and 704b.

Further, in the band images 703a and 703b, the character "chance" is displayed as a specific effect element (specific component) between the decorative portions 704a and 704b. In the band images 703a and 703b, the decorative portions 704a and 704b can be fixed and only the character "chance" can be partially moved by scroll display as a special display mode.

Further, the vertical width of the band images 703a and 703b is narrower than the vertical width of the special images 701a and 701b (in the vertical direction and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction). When the special images 701a and 701b are displayed in the full width on the left and right from one end of the display screen to the other, the band images 703a and 703b can be visually recognized as if the special images 701a and 701b are shortened in the vertical direction. The continuity comes out and the fun of the game is improved.

As described above, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are displayed in the form of projecting three-dimensional numbers as three-dimensional objects on the display screen. As an embodiment, a front surface of a three-dimensional number (front surface, surface, surface recognizable as a number, first configuration embodiment) is displayed.

In (s), the first effect mode (front display) of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b is an effect element (color (red, etc.)) different from that of the decorative portions 704a, 704b which are a part of the band images 703a, 703b. It has a pattern (filling, etc.)) and does not have a predetermined effect element (predetermined color (yellow, etc.) or predetermined pattern (striped pattern, etc.)). Then, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b can be clearly distinguished from the band images 703a and 703b. Therefore, even if the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are superimposed on the band images 703a and 703b and displayed on the front side or the front side, the player can see not only the band images 703a and 703b but also the band images 703a and 703b. Also pay attention to the small left symbol 611a and right symbol 611b.

Next, in (se), after a predetermined time has passed from the state of (su), the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are visually recognized as if they are rotated 90 degrees from the state of (su), and the second effect is produced. As an embodiment, only the side surface of the three-dimensional number (the surface that cannot be recognized as a number (see also the hatched portion of # 3 in FIG. 32), the second configuration embodiment) is displayed. That is, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are displayed by changing from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. The predetermined time is one-fourth of the rotation cycle of the shaft rotation of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b. Further, by the scroll display, one band image 703a moves in one direction (for example, right) and the other band image 703b moves in the opposite direction (for example, left) from the state of (S).

The second effect mode (side display) of the left symbol 611a and the right pattern 611b is different from the effect elements (colors and patterns) of the first effect mode (front display), and is a decoration that is a part of the band images 703a and 703b. Like the parts 704a and 704b, it has a predetermined effect element (a predetermined color (yellow or the like) or a predetermined pattern (striped pattern or the like)). Therefore, in the second effect mode of the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b from the band images 703a and 703b. Therefore, even if the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b are superimposed on the band images 703a and 703b and displayed on the front side or the front side, the player does not have the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b, but the left symbol 611a and the right symbol. Attention is paid to band images 703a and 703b larger than 611b.

As described above, the left symbol 611a in the reach state has a different effect element from at least a part of the band image 703a (decorative portion 704a) or has the same effect element, so that the player can change the pattern. Will be able to easily grasp or recognize the left symbol 611a, and will pay attention to both the left symbol 611a and the band image 703a. Similarly, the right symbol 611b in the reach state has a different effect element from at least a part of the band image 703b (decorative portion 704b) or has the same effect element, so that the player can change the pattern. Makes it easier to grasp or recognize the right symbol 611b, and pays attention to both the right symbol 611b and the band image 703b.

In this embodiment, in one special symbol variation display game, the decorative special symbols (left symbol 611a, right symbol 611b, middle symbol 611c) are displayed before the variation display in the predetermined mode in the temporary stop state of the reach. It is assumed that the predetermined effect element is not displayed in. Therefore, only the effect of the decorative special symbol (reach symbol = left symbol 611a or right symbol 611b) that is variablely displayed in a predetermined mode in the temporarily stopped state is displayed by the predetermined effect element (for example, a predetermined color (yellow, etc.) on the side surface). It can be made interesting or emphasized by displaying a predetermined pattern (striped pattern, etc.).

After (se), the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b continue to rotate 90 degrees and then rotate 180 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees, and finally like (ke). Stop is displayed. In addition, instead of the rotation fluctuation, in the case of the shaking fluctuation as shown in the shaking method # 3 in FIG. 32, the rotation is reversed from the state of rotating 90 degrees in (se) to 0 degrees (front) and -90 degrees. It will be in a rotated state, rotate forward from −90 degrees, become 0 degrees (front) again, and finally may be stopped and displayed as (ke).

As described above, only the decorative special symbol (reach symbol) that is variablely displayed in a predetermined mode in the SP reach state (temporary stop state) has a predetermined configuration mode (for example, a side surface) or a predetermined effect element (for example, a side surface) of the decorative special symbol. A predetermined color or a predetermined pattern) is not visually recognized. In addition to the side surface, the predetermined configuration of the decorative special symbol may be another surface when the decorative special symbol of the three-dimensional object is viewed from one direction, for example, the back surface which is the opposite surface of the front surface. In addition, as a predetermined configuration mode constituting the decorative special symbol, an effect (flame, etc.) added to the decorative special symbol, an additional element such as a character other than the above-mentioned (u) (e) added to the decorative special symbol, etc. Can be mentioned. In addition, as the predetermined effect elements of the special decoration pattern, the operation of the effect added to the special decoration pattern (flame burning, etc.) and the special operation of the character added to the special decoration pattern ((u) (e) (e). Actions other than)) and other symbol actions (design movements) can be mentioned. In addition, a predetermined configuration mode and a predetermined effect element of the decorative special pattern are displayed, a special sound is output from the speaker, a predetermined LED of the board decoration device 46 is made to emit light in a special light emitting mode, and a movable accessory is used. It may be operated or the operation effect of the effect button 25 (operation promotion display for prompting the player's operation and / or operation corresponding effect corresponding to the player's operation) may be executed. These also further improve the fun of the game.

[Production example 2]
The effect example 2 shown in FIG. 34 is executed on the display screen of the display device 41 following the (ka) of FIG. 31A of the first embodiment, and suggests that it develops from N reach to special 2 reach (SP2 reach). This is an example of development production. The development effect can be a precursor effect of SP2 reach, but there may be a failure pattern that ends in the middle without developing to SP2 reach. The development effect may be a special 1 reach (SP1 reach) and may be included in the SP reach (SP1 reach may be called a weak SP reach and SP2 reach may be called a strong SP reach).

(Ta) indicates the display screen at the start of the development effect. In (ta), instead of displaying the characters 621 and 622 as in (sa) of FIG. 33, the character "complete the development symbol" that notifies the start of the development effect is displayed. Other than that, it is the same as (sa).

Next, in (Chi), the development symbol 713 is formed in the center of the display screen as the middle symbol 611c. As a forming effect for forming the development symbol 713, the character 711 operates so as to form the development symbol 713, for example, to draw the development symbol 713 with a pencil. The developed pattern 713 may be formed by gradually changing from a transparent state to an opaque state, in addition to being gradually formed from a part to the whole.

The character 711 is different from the character 612b of the right symbol 611b displayed in (u) (e) (o) before the reach, but may be the same character. If it is a different character, it becomes clear that the effect has shifted to the development effect, and if it is the same character, the effect becomes continuous.

Then, in (tsu), the formation effect of the development symbol 713 is completed, and the development symbol 713 is completed. At this time, the image of the character 711 is enlarged and moved from the state of (chi), hidden behind the developed symbol 713 on the back side (lower layer) of the developed symbol 713, and displayed in the center of the display screen. The character "development" is attached to the completed development pattern 713, and this character may be a "competition" indicating the content of SP2 reach, which is the production of the development destination. In addition, as a failure pattern, there is a case where the out-of-order symbol is displayed without reaching (tsu) and the development symbol 713 is not completed.

Next, in (te), as a blessing effect to congratulate the completion of the development symbol 713, the development symbol 713 becomes translucent or transparent, and the image of the character 711 on the back side of the development symbol 713 is the development symbol 713. It is transparent and visible. As a result, the player is surprised and the interest of the game is improved. That is, the case of (te) is more interesting than the case of switching to the next effect screen (for example, (and) or (na)) without becoming translucent or transparent after the development symbol 713 is completed. It will be a certain production. In addition, as a blessing effect, the characters "I did it" are displayed.

In addition, in (tsu) to (te), when the development symbol 713 becomes translucent or transparent without displaying the image of the character 711, the background image on the back side of the development symbol 713 is the development symbol 713. It may be transparent and visible.

After that, in (and), as a development effect, the upper effect unit 40c (movable accessory) is further moved downward, and a light guide plate (and) provided behind the cover glass 14 of the glass frame 15 and in front of the display device 41 (and). (Not shown) emits light in three places in a star shape. Alternatively, the movie may be displayed in (and).

Next, in (na), the SP2 reach, which is a battle effect after development, starts, and the expected degree of the jackpot of the SP2 reach or the battle effect is displayed by the number of star marks in the expectation degree display 717. Then, for example, the process proceeds to () in FIG. 33.

[Production example 3]
The effect example 3 shown in FIG. 35 is an example of a winning notification effect executed on the display screen of the display device 41 following the (ku) of FIG. 31B of the first embodiment. The winning notification effect is an effect with high expectation of a big hit, which is executed immediately before displaying the result (missing result or big hit result) of the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 41 (for example, an expectation of 50% or more). .. It should be noted that the winning notification effect may be a definite effect in which the jackpot is almost fixed when executed (expectation close to 100%).

In FIG. 35, the upper effect unit 40c and the left and right side effect units 40d of FIG. 2 are shown in a simplified manner.

The upper effect unit 40c is a movable accessory (a part of the board effect device 44) that can be operated, and includes one or a plurality of LEDs (a part of the board decoration device 46) as a light emitting member. In the present embodiment, the LED of the upper effect unit 40c includes a white LED whose color is fixed to white, but may include an LED of another specific color (red or the like) instead of white.

The left and right side effect units 40d are shown as fixed objects (simply light emitting accessories or decorations), but may be movable accessories. Each side effect unit 40d includes a plurality of full-color LEDs (part of the board decoration device 46) as light emitting members. A full-color LED has a semiconductor element that emits light in red (R), green (G), and blue (B), and changes the magnitude of the current flowing through each semiconductor element to change the intensity of light from each semiconductor element. Thereby, the emission color of the entire full-color LED can be changed.

In (ha), in the state of SP reach, the upper effect unit 40c starts a moving operation so as to fall downward. Here, the upper effect unit 40c and the side effect unit 40d do not emit light, but may emit light. The SP reach may be any of SP1 reach, SP2 reach, and SP3 reach.

In the center of the display screen of the display device 41, a rainbow-colored display 720 that emits rainbow colors is displayed. The rainbow-colored display 720 may be displayed by displaying a rainbow-colored image (which may be a moving image). The timing at which the rainbow-colored display 720 is displayed may be any of before, at the start, and after the start of the movement operation of the upper effect unit 40c. The rainbow-colored display 720 may have an annular shape or a circular shape, but may have other shapes. In the present embodiment, the iridescent color is configured to include seven colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple, but is configured to include a plurality of colors less than the seven colors. May be good.

Further, in the rainbow color display 720, for convenience, the regions of each of the seven colors are clearly distinguished, and seven color boundaries (adjacent color boundaries) are provided in the radial direction, and the colors are arranged with respect to the position like a color wheel. It is changing step by step. However, in reality, the color of the rainbow-colored display 720 may be a gradation in which the color changes smoothly and continuously with respect to the position. That is, the above seven colors show typical colors, and may include intermediate colors such as yellowish green and magenta. Further, in the rainbow color display 720, the color changes along the circumferential direction, but the mode in which the color changes is not limited to this, and may be mottled, for example.

Further, as the rainbow-colored display 720 rotates, the regions of each color of the rainbow-colored display 720 rotate and circulate temporally along the circumferential direction as shown by the arrows in the figure. Therefore, the color of each point fixed to the screen in the display area displaying the rainbow color display 720 changes to 7 colors in time. The rotation speed (circulation speed) at which the regions of each color of the rainbow-colored display 720 move is high, and the rotation cycle (circulation cycle) at which the arrangement of the regions of each color returns to the original position is short. The rotation direction (movement direction) of each color region is the same as the arrangement direction of each color region, which is clockwise here, but may be counterclockwise.

The rainbow-colored light emission mode in (ha) as described above is referred to as the first rainbow-colored light emission. In the first iridescent emission, each iridescent color region circulates in the first direction (clockwise in this case), the circulation speed is high, and the circulation cycle is short. The first iridescent emission is executed by the display device 41.

Next, (H) shows a state in which the upper effect unit 40c has moved downward by a predetermined distance from the initial position of (H). Here, the rainbow-colored display 720 disappears, and a new white display 722 that emits white light is displayed in the center of the display screen. The white display 722 may be displayed by displaying a white image (which may be a moving image).

The white display 722 has the same shape as the upper effect unit 40c or a part thereof and may be circular, but may not have the same shape. In the present embodiment, the size of the white display 722 is smaller than that of the rainbow color display 720 and is substantially the same as that of the upper effect unit 40c, but the size is not limited to this, and the size of the white display 722 may be larger than that of the rainbow color display 720 and the upper effect unit 40c. good. When the sizes of the white display 722 and the rainbow color display 720 are different, the white display 722 and the rainbow color display 720 can be easily distinguished from each other, and the effect is sharpened.

Subsequently, (F) indicates a state in which the upper effect unit 40c is stopped by moving further downward from the state of (Hi). Here, the upper effect unit 40c is in a predetermined operating position overlapping the white display 722 from the front. Then, the upper effect unit 40c emits light in the same light emission mode as the first rainbow color emission of (ha), and the iridescent color regions of the upper effect unit 40c circulate in the first direction (clockwise). However, as compared with the first rainbow-colored emission, the circulation speed of each rainbow-colored region of the upper effect unit 40c is high and the circulation cycle is short. The entire rainbow-colored light emitting region of the upper effect unit 40c is not a circular region shown in the figure, but may be an annular shape as in (ha), or may have another shape.

The light emission mode in (f) is the second rainbow color emission in which the white (specific color) emission of the white display 722 is superposed on the first rainbow color emission. The second rainbow-colored emission is executed by the display device 41 and the upper effect unit 40c at the operating position. In order to realize the second rainbow color emission, contrary to the above, the upper effect unit 40c emits white light, and instead of the white display 722, the rainbow color display is displayed in the same manner as the rainbow color display 720. It may be displayed in.

Next, in (f), the white display 722 disappears on the display screen, the white light emission is extinguished, and the upper effect unit 40c is also extinguished. Depending on the off state, the player can easily recognize that the light emission mode is switched.

After that, in (e), the upper effect unit 40c rises to return from the predetermined operating position to the initial position. Then, the left and right side effect units 40d each emit light in rainbow colors (for example, 7 colors). In each side effect unit 40d, the regions of each of the seven colors may be clearly distinguished, or may be in the form of a gradation in which the colors change smoothly and continuously.

In the entire left and right side effect unit 40d, the regions of each color rotate and circulate in time along the circumferential direction as shown by the arrows in the figure. Therefore, the color of each position of the side effect unit 40d changes to 7 colors in time. The area of each color of the right side effect unit 40d moves downward, and the area of each color of the left side effect unit 40d moves upward. Compared to (ha) and (fu), the rotation speed (circulation speed) in which the regions of each color move is slower, and the rotation cycle (circulation cycle) in which the arrangement of the regions of each color returns to the original position is longer. The rotation direction of each color region is clockwise, but may be counterclockwise.

The above-mentioned rainbow-colored light emission mode in (e) is referred to as a third rainbow-colored light emission. In the third rainbow-colored emission, each rainbow-colored region circulates in the first direction (here, clockwise) like the first rainbow-colored emission, and the circulation speed is higher than that of the first rainbow-colored emission and the second rainbow-colored emission. (Movement speed) is slow and the circulation cycle is long. The third rainbow-colored light emission is executed by the display device 41 and the side effect unit 40d (light emitting accessory) around the display device 41. That is, the third rainbow-colored light emission is executed by the LED of the display device 41 and the board decoration device 46 of the game board 30 around it.

When the circulation speed (movement speed) or the circulation cycle in the color region is different between the third rainbow-colored emission and the first rainbow-colored emission, the effect is sharpened and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, the presence of the second rainbow-colored light emission between the third rainbow-colored light emission and the first rainbow-colored light emission also enhances the production and enhances the fun of the game. In addition, the circulation direction (movement direction) of the color region is common to the first rainbow-colored emission, the second rainbow-colored emission, and the third rainbow-colored emission, which creates continuity of the production and improves the fun of the game. do.

Next, in (ma), as in (ke) in FIG. 31B, the jackpot stop symbol "222" is displayed, and thereafter, jackpot effects such as fanfare effect and round effect are executed. The third rainbow-colored light emission is also used in the light emission mode in the jackpot effect.

As described above, the production examples 1, 2 and 3 executed in the reach state have been described. However, in the production examples 1, 2 and 3, the expectation of the big hit, the game state such as the time saving state and the probability change state, and the production mode ( Either one may be selected and executed depending on the stage). In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a time saving result, or when the number of times of the special figure variation display game reaches a predetermined number of times (the number of time saving ceiling games, the number of ceilings), the above-mentioned time saving as the decoration stop symbol Although the symbol is displayed, in the special figure variation display game in this case, any of the effects 1, 2 and 3 may be executed. Further, it is also possible to execute the production examples 1, 2 and 3 in an appropriate combination.

[Action / effect of the second embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment can display a game (variable display game) for displaying identification information in a variable manner on a display means (for example, a display device 41) as an effect. The identification information (for example, the left symbol 611a and the right symbol 611b as three-dimensional numbers) is displayed on the front side of the specific image (for example, the band image 703a), and at least the first aspect (for example, the front display) and the second aspect (for example, the front display). For example, it is displayed by changing to the side display). The first aspect (front display) and the second aspect (side surface display) are different with respect to a specific effect element (for example, color) (the above-mentioned effect example 1).

In such a gaming machine 10, for example, the identification information can be changed to be a different effect element from at least a part (decorative portion 704a) of a specific image (for example, band image 703a) or to be the same effect element. Therefore, the player can easily grasp or recognize the identification information, and pay attention to both the identification information and the specific image.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes an effect control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variablely displayed on a display means (for example, a display device 41) as an effect. The effect control means can execute a temporary stop in which the identification information (for example, the left symbol 611a "2" or the right symbol 611b "2") is operated around a predetermined position in the display means. The effect control means has a predetermined effect element (for example, a predetermined color on the side surface) of the identification information in a temporary stop in a specific reach state (for example, SP reach state) among a plurality of types of reach states (for example, N reach state and SP reach state). And a predetermined pattern (predetermined pattern pattern)) can be displayed, and the predetermined effect element of the identification information is not displayed during the variable display before the temporary stop (the above effect example 1).

In such a gaming machine 10, the effect of identification information in a specific reach state (for example, SP reach state) is made more interesting than other reach states (for example, N reach state) by displaying a predetermined effect element (for example, display of a side surface). Can be emphasized or emphasized. Then, a premium feeling can be given to the production in a specific reach state, and the fun of the game is improved. In particular, if the expectation of a jackpot in a specific reach state (for example, SP reach state) is higher than that of other reach states (for example, N reach state), the player can greatly expect the specific reach state, and the interest of the game is further increased. Is improved.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes an effect control means capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variablely displayed on the display means as an effect, and a stop display result (for example, a stop symbol) of the game is a special result (for example). When it becomes a big hit symbol), it is possible to generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Before displaying the stop display result, the effect control means around the predetermined position without switching the identification information (for example, the left symbol 611a "2" or the right symbol 611b "2") that can be displayed as a part of the stop display result. It is possible to display fluctuations in a predetermined mode (for example, rotation fluctuation or shaking fluctuation) to be operated in. In the variable display in a predetermined mode, a predetermined effect element (for example, a predetermined color or a predetermined pattern on the side surface) constituting the identification information can be displayed, and the predetermined effect element is displayed before the variable display in the predetermined mode. It is not displayed (the above production example 1).

In such a gaming machine 10, only the effect of the identification information that is variablely displayed in a predetermined mode in the reach state suggesting a special result is displayed by the predetermined effect element (for example, the display of a predetermined color or a predetermined pattern on the side surface). It can be made interesting or emphasized by, and this production can be excited with a premium feeling, and the fun of the game is improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the fluctuation display in a predetermined mode (for example, rotation fluctuation or shaking fluctuation) is stored in the storage means (for example, image ROM 325) as a moving image (animation). Further, the variable display in a specific mode (for example, scroll display) other than the predetermined mode can be displayed based on the still image of the identification information stored in the storage means. For example, the variable display in a specific mode other than the predetermined mode can be displayed by displaying the still image by changing the display position on the display means.

In such a gaming machine 10, the effect of the identification information (for example, the left symbol 611a or the right symbol 611b) that is variablely displayed in a predetermined mode in the reach state or the like can be displayed in a moving image (animation) in an interesting manner. Is improved.

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

For example, when the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine, the game medium used for the game is a medal (coin) instead of the game ball, and the number of prize balls is replaced with the number of medals to be paid out. In the slot machine, the payout rate (base) as performance information is the ratio (%) of the number of medals to be paid out to the number of medals inserted into the slot machine, and the bonus ratio is the number of medals paid out in a predetermined period. Of these, the ratio (%) of the number of medals paid out by various bonuses.

10 Gaming machine 25 Direction button 30 Gaming board 32 Gaming area 36 1st start winning opening (1st starting winning area)
37 Ordinary variable winning device (second starting winning area)
39 Special variable prize device 40 Center case 41 Display device 50 Collective display device (LED)
100 Game control device (main board)
200 Payout control device 300 Production control device (sub-board)
611a Left design 611b Right design 611c Middle design

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of displaying a game in which identification information is variablely displayed on the display means as an effect.
The effect control means is
In the display means, it is possible to execute a temporary stop in which the identification information is operated around a predetermined position.
In the temporary stop in the specific reach state among the plurality of types of reach states, the predetermined effect element of the identification information can be displayed and the predetermined effect element can be displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined effect element of the identification information is not displayed during the variable display prior to the temporary stop.

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